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by dr.tom
Sun May 20, 2012 8:25 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

Thx Tom In the Sketch i saw too: //Convert the degree+minutes into decimal degree by ==> degree+minutes*(1/60) Should be with my dec: 2+23*(1/60) Thats not, what uve done. So i was confused. . it's mathematical equation for converting degrees and minutes to decimal number. like when you say 1:30 PM...
by dr.tom
Sun May 20, 2012 7:14 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

2+(23/60)=2.38 double check your checkboxes, unplug and then plug again your ftdi and battery, then 'READ' in gui again, it helped to solve my acc problem, checkbox was activated first, but not correctly written. then when I 'read' several times, it turned off. so I enabled it again, and copter flew...
by dr.tom
Sat May 19, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

are cycle times better on MEGA? asking because I'm thinking about going to mega because promini has some limitation when used on hexa + 2 axis gimbal (lower resolution and so... http://www.multiwii.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1619&p=13395#p13486 ) and mega board is so damn cheap , with nav...
by dr.tom
Sat May 19, 2012 5:50 am
Forum: Pictures & Videos
Topic: GPS RTH enabled MultiWii Hexa :)
Replies: 12
Views: 6061

Re: GPS enabled Hexa

GPS RTH demo :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1z1Fq6r3-8



Navigatron GPS from Flytron.com
Crius SE board from goodluckbuy.com
2830 850 KV motors
10x4.7 props
3300mAh 3S NanoTech
1200g AUW
by dr.tom
Sat May 19, 2012 5:49 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

My vids of GPS working are here,
I'm so happy, thanks guys for your effort :)

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1696

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by dr.tom
Fri May 18, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: Pictures & Videos
Topic: GPS RTH enabled MultiWii Hexa :)
Replies: 12
Views: 6061

GPS RTH enabled MultiWii Hexa :)

Thanks 2 Alexinparis for Wii code,
EosBandi for GPS part of the code
Ronco for fixing the hexa bug with r760
and many other developers :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JifeZNHBh9E
by dr.tom
Fri May 18, 2012 4:50 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

are those checkboxes properly defined somewhere in code? http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/8532/222fo.jpg asking because if I activate LEVEL(aux1 to 1500PWM), it turns green, but nothing really happens, like model is in gyro mode still only if I activate the baro with it(aux1 high), the model goes ...
by dr.tom
Thu May 17, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

dark got me so only 1 batt tested, works like it should, needs PID tuning obviously, but good for first flight with new code. It didn't freeze mid-air It's awesome to see Hexa turn around by itself and slowly crawl back to home position, and stops there, sick! (changed max speed to 200cm/s, and min ...
by dr.tom
Thu May 17, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

Thnx EosBandi & Katch With your latest rev. and katch's commands for navigatron, it works (@ desk) http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/7200/hura.th.jpg going to try it outside ASAP ....by the way, how come that some patches that fix some issues, are not implemented in new MWii revisions? like th...
by dr.tom
Wed May 16, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

happy for you that can try it I get tons of I2C errors, gps is green in GUI, but no gps data is shown, all zeros. Crius SE + Navigatron all flashed ok, with Katch's blink code first, it blinks ON/OFF then with latest EosBandi's code+Katch's patch for navigatron@10Hz, Navigatron blinks 3times per sec...
by dr.tom
Wed May 16, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

Once done the copter no longer has any pitch or roll control - the channels change in the GUI but do not change the motor speed. Something very broken - do not try to fly this r22 without verifying you definitely have pitch and roll control - I don't how is your rate setting set? is it left @ 0 ? i...
by dr.tom
Mon May 14, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

You're the man! Thanks all works OK now on Promini without sacrificing Aux1&2 pins even at 400kHz with 0 I2C errors, no matter if wires are 20cm long to attiny board(will shorten them, this was for test purpose only) http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2789/yupix.th.jpg Now it's just a matter of ...
by dr.tom
Mon May 14, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

You managed to compile previous version(with bug) also without problem obviously you have a bunch of files on hard drive so your compiler can access them somehow, Please try it on some clean computer, where you download only your last branch and have arduino 1.0 if you have time and will. I can comp...
by dr.tom
Sun May 13, 2012 10:55 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

Downloaded your latest branch, compiles OK without attiny activated, but with it, it doesn't, where's the problem, does something need to be modified/imported or ... ? I thought it was updated and ready for compiling http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6526/33363503.th.jpg http://img109.imageshack.us...
by dr.tom
Sun May 13, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

It's a bumpy road, but I'm struggling somehow finally got the .exe file. it wasn't the controlP5 that was causing the error, but wiiconfig.pde needed some modification, (the one you linked, it was not modified? so i deleted the part with checkboxes and added the lines from one of your posts) hopeful...
by dr.tom
Sat May 12, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

Is there somewhere already a compiled fixed version? I get error creating .exe, must be doing something wrong.. (copied P5 library to sketchbook, not sketch folder, that fixed first error message about libraries, but stuck on this error) http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/8244/comp1u.th.jpg Thank yo...
by dr.tom
Sat May 12, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

ups, so sonar is still not implemented which version is newer than 0504? http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/5781/gui1.th.jpg and newer, 'wingui' @ 2.0 setting cant even connect to this firmware in MWC(because gui is older than fw) http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/8733/wingui.th.jpg
by dr.tom
Sat May 12, 2012 5:04 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

this is without internal pullups, and with proper fuses (last one was clock divided by 8, now i can hear sonar working much faster) http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/5692/guij.th.jpg my gps unit is working, no I2C errors because of attiny, how to best test if sonar values are ok, (if i look at valu...
by dr.tom
Sat May 12, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

thnx, will try it on spare promini,

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about the cap, it's already there, circled yellow, you mentioned it @ first side of this thread,
by dr.tom
Sat May 12, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

thanks for quick reply Ok, got the fuses, 8MHz, CLKDIV8 disabled, and brownout to 2,7V. -U lfuse:w:0x e4 :m -U hfuse:w:0x db :m -U efuse:w:0xff:m I didn't measure the pullups value, I use internal defined via code, and external on FC, will measure them now and edit this msg. now i did some search an...
by dr.tom
Sat May 12, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Simple mode for beginers
Replies: 70
Views: 37911

Re: Simple mode for beginers

how about adding option in code(so who wants it, can enable it, who doesn't uses the old way) that heading resets on every gyro calibration? (like GPS home positon does) if it's not a big problem. because when battery is plugged, the simple mod remembers heading, but when someone wants to take the m...
by dr.tom
Sat May 12, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

thnx for extra help, i managed to flash it now but the problem is that is somehow interfers with MAG sensor, as I can see in gui graphs(even if I calibrate MAG) I2C errors also build up... probably attiny ones, because gps works ok connected over same I2C wires http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/254...
by dr.tom
Fri May 11, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

Could you please describe the procedure of compiling the .hex files needed for uploading to the attiny? which program do you use, which files exactly do you open with it... you say that clock needs to be set to 8MHz, there are 3 setting with 8MHz for that chip, +0ms, +4.1ms, and the +64ms (default),...
by dr.tom
Thu May 10, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to I²C)
Replies: 195
Views: 70293

Re: Tiny-GPS integrated into Multiwii (GPS/Sonar/Optical to

great work I have a question, what is the simplest way to program attiny2313 ? I have usb AVR ISP that I used for flashing KK-s and ESC-s, but I used avrdude and only 1 .hex file that i uploaded to the chip via command line, (already made the header for connecting it to attiny2313, but can't figure ...
by dr.tom
Wed May 09, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii DEV 20120430
Replies: 40
Views: 16461

Re: MultiWii DEV 20120430

Thnx to ronco and his help about pwm range... I got this hexa + gimbal in the air :)

just to show result of his effort, thnx man 8-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1z1Fq6r3-8

EosBandi is working hard on his new gps code, and I'm really looking forward to trying it,
by dr.tom
Wed May 09, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: MEGA 2560 MWC + 10DOF @ only 69$
Replies: 23
Views: 12290

MEGA 2560 MWC + 10DOF @ only 69$

just stumbled upon this one... might be good before MWC transition to 32bit architecture... m http://www.goodluckbuy.com/images/detailed_images/sku_81868_2.jpg sensor board is separated so it can be dampened from vibrations, (like other well developed boards from warthox, and australian paris boards...
by dr.tom
Sun May 06, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii DEV 20120430
Replies: 40
Views: 16461

Re: MultiWii DEV 20120430

Thank you for your fast help just uploaded your r760 with this config #define HEX6X #define MINCOMMAND 1010 #define MINTHROTTLE 1100 #define MAXTHROTTLE 1890 #define A0_A1_PIN_HEX #define SERVO_TILT it seems to work, no more overflowing the PWM range (good thing newest simon's esc firmware is range ...
by dr.tom
Sun May 06, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii DEV 20120430
Replies: 40
Views: 16461

Re: MultiWii DEV 20120430

the modified output r760 works ok when around level and throttle over 60%, flew 5-6 minutes ok. but when the model is landing @40% throttle, and slightly tilted because of wind or something similar... it flips over momentarily, I made few test flights yesterday, have video of it, and today inspected...
by dr.tom
Sat May 05, 2012 8:13 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii DEV 20120430
Replies: 40
Views: 16461

Re: MultiWii DEV 20120430

thank you for a very fast response and a solution, will try it today ASAP:) EDIT: so, like you suggested, I merged the newest dev 0405 (33hrs old) m + your rev of output file (9hrs old) (hope it will be implemented in future releases by default) m indoor test while holding it in hand, seems to work...
by dr.tom
Fri May 04, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii DEV 20120430
Replies: 40
Views: 16461

Re: MultiWii DEV 20120430

does anyone have a working hexa + gimbal on promini? #defined A0&A1 pins for motor 5&6 for use with normal RX. I can make it fly really good without gimbal, if i activate gimbal(#servo_tilt) in config, it works great, but then motors 5&6 don't spin. and first 4 motors work ok. any advice...
by dr.tom
Thu May 03, 2012 1:39 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

I know you are doing a great job and putting a lot of effort, thank you all. here's just a thought, when you are already taking GPS speeds into equations of rth... it would be nice if in upcoming config or gps section of the code, we could define some things if needed - max ground speed of rth funct...
by dr.tom
Tue May 01, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

OK, no hard feelings mate :)

been building and flying multis for almost 3 years,
a lot of soldering and drilling, but no experience in coding new stuff :(
http://www.youtube.com/user/TomRi25

you people are great, providing your knowledge and makind MWC a bettter and better every day for rest ofus to fly. thank you all. :)
by dr.tom
Tue May 01, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

That wasn't complaining I was happy it works, so it can bring the model back if it wonders away on some noob pilot That's a nice new feature. I realize it's not perfect yet, but good enough for emergency cases... And mentioned what marbalon has just linked, an new and improved approach to GPS RTH fu...
by dr.tom
Tue May 01, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880567

Re: GPS integration

GPS is working ok (Navigatron I2C on Crius SE FC) http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2360/h0ai.th.jpg http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/912/61725192.th.jpg but when model is lets say 100m away, when RTH activates, it rushes at full speed to target, and overshots drastically, then stops, and rushes ba...
by dr.tom
Tue May 01, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii DEV 20120430
Replies: 40
Views: 16461

Re: MultiWii DEV 20120430

hexa seems to work, defined A1&A0

but when I define gimbal, it works
but then motors 5&6 (A0&A1) don't work :(
by dr.tom
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Motors 5 ad 6 not working
Replies: 7
Views: 2657

Re: Motors 5 ad 6 not working

Tried this, newest version
http://code.google.com/p/multiwii/downl ... p&can=2&q=

It flies, quite good, still some pid tunning needed, but that's normal.

Image
by dr.tom
Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: Getting Started - MultiWii config and setup
Topic: Motors 5 ad 6 not working
Replies: 7
Views: 2657

Re: Motors 5 ad 6 not working

I have same problem CRIUS SE board (promini) @ hexa model with 'Simon flashed' ESC's for faster response. All working, tested in previous releases, no hw defect. Like 'mlebret' said, it looks like 2.0 Wii sends 2000-ish signal instead of 1000 or 980 to A0 & A1 when armed... It even cut my hand w...
by dr.tom
Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:20 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS on Crius SE board
Replies: 121
Views: 71104

Re: GPS on Crius SE board

the board is very cheap! the price has gone down to 46$ + free shipping m it flies great (I have some vids under my youtube channel) the picture from top is for 5V I2C sensor (gps or some other, like sonar...). is this below correct for 3.3V I2C sensor? thanks http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9443...
by dr.tom
Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: LED & buzzer addon
Replies: 4
Views: 2924

LED & buzzer addon

sorry for posting into development & bugs, should go into ''IDEAS'' section, but I can't delete the topic once created. ---------------------------------- looks OK for 11$ wouldn't it be nice to plug it in MW and have some signalization feedback (low voltage, flight mode acc/baro/gpshold/RTH etc...
by dr.tom
Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:37 am
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Attemp to integrate sonar (ultrasonic sensor)
Replies: 265
Views: 223980

Re: Attemp to integrate sonar (ultrasonic sensor)

I think the better way to detect -landing : absence of gyro & acc variations (due to model firmly standing od the ground) -crash : high G readings on acc & gyro followed by absence of acc and gyro variations seems to me like DJI has somethign like that, in case of a crash it stops motors fro...
by dr.tom
Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:50 pm
Forum: Ideas
Topic: Attemp to integrate sonar (ultrasonic sensor)
Replies: 265
Views: 223980

Re: Attemp to integrate sonar (ultrasonic sensor)

Did someone try the HC-SR04 sonar @ 2.0 code?