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by Deet
Sat Sep 28, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Release v2.3 is coming soon... prepare
Replies: 96
Views: 46452

Re: Release v2.3 is coming soon... prepare

. Users can collapse the list and see the pids unobscured. Not cool but noone offered to rewrite / separate devices display and reconnect functionality ( itthe full device name is required to be saved ) How do you collapse the list? by clicking on the title line of the list "Port list" or...
by Deet
Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:09 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Release v2.3 is coming soon... prepare
Replies: 96
Views: 46452

Re: Release v2.3 is coming soon... prepare

Hamburger wrote:. Users can collapse the list and see the pids unobscured. Not cool but noone offered to rewrite / separate devices display and reconnect functionality ( itthe full device name is required to be saved )


How do you collapse the list?
by Deet
Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:58 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Release v2.3 is coming soon... prepare
Replies: 96
Views: 46452

Re: Release v2.3 is coming soon... prepare

There is an issue with the GUI on Mac OSX 10.8.5

The labels for the comm ports overflow the boxes and the text covers some of the PIDs
by Deet
Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: PARIS v4r6 board Setup and Tips
Replies: 5
Views: 2035

Re: PARIS v4r6 board Setup and Tips

Not much to share, order it with the correct sketch, install it and fly. all the hard work is done for you.

I love the simple connectivity on the Paris, all the "accessories" just plug in.
by Deet
Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:50 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Paris Sirius Air flight controller
Replies: 8
Views: 3251

Re: Paris Sirius Air flight controller

Yes, its in a little tri frame, flies very well, as good as its big brother. If you dont need all the connectivity of the full PAris board then this is the better option
by Deet
Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Paris Sirius Air flight controller
Replies: 8
Views: 3251

Paris Sirius Air flight controller

Thread to discuss the Paris Air controller
by Deet
Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:43 pm
Forum: Shields, boards and sensors
Topic: Mobidrone osd update
Replies: 3
Views: 1508

Re: Mobidrone osd update

It wont work on V2.2 Multiwii sketch, the guy behind mobidrone has disappeared so they arent really useful anymore. Shame I loved mine
by Deet
Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:20 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: KV Team Multiwii OSD
Replies: 1021
Views: 389843

Re: SW Development on Minim Osd

OK It loaded on the new board I received yesterday but I seem to get varying results I tried loading it a few times and each time different bits seemed to work, but never everything. I did do a clear eeprom each time I loaded the sketch file I couldnt always get the board to sense an ARM or display ...
by Deet
Tue Aug 06, 2013 12:09 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: KV Team Multiwii OSD
Replies: 1021
Views: 389843

Re: SW Development on Minim Osd

I've got a new one on the way, will try again on that one
by Deet
Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:56 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: KV Team Multiwii OSD
Replies: 1021
Views: 389843

Re: SW Development on Minim Osd

It was matched to the camera (NTSC)
by Deet
Sun Aug 04, 2013 5:10 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: KV Team Multiwii OSD
Replies: 1021
Views: 389843

Re: SW Development on Minim Osd

yes, cleared
by Deet
Sun Aug 04, 2013 5:10 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: KV Team Multiwii OSD
Replies: 1021
Views: 389843

Re: SW Development on Minim Osd

yes, cleared
by Deet
Sat Aug 03, 2013 2:06 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: KV Team Multiwii OSD
Replies: 1021
Views: 389843

Re: SW Development on Minim Osd

I tried upgrading to R370 and I couldnt get anything to display on the OSD. There was no overlay at all I used the sketch file as is, changed nothing I cleared the eeprom, I loaded the new sketch, connected useing teh GUI, did a reset, uploaded the font. Set the type to Minim. switched on/off the pa...
by Deet
Sun Jul 28, 2013 7:28 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: KV Team Multiwii OSD
Replies: 1021
Views: 389843

Re: SW Development on Minim Osd

I've downloaded r370, and without any changes it wont compile

Dont worry, I had the wrong board type selected
by Deet
Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:28 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: OK and safe to check out code from rep for flying ?
Replies: 8
Views: 2771

Re: OK and safe to check out code from rep for flying ?

Sounds like an ESC/Motor issue, most likely an ESC is overheating
by Deet
Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:20 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: KV Team Multiwii OSD
Replies: 1021
Views: 389843

Re: SW Development on Minim Osd

You need to use SHIELDED video cables, you cant use normal servo leads from the OSD to the Vtx
by Deet
Sat Jul 13, 2013 3:15 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: KV Team Multiwii OSD
Replies: 1021
Views: 389843

Re: SW Development on Minim Osd

NikTheGreek wrote:Probably yes....but where ? :?
the image gets clear only when i touch both sides (front - back) at the same time :shock:

You really should be using shielded cables for the video leads
by Deet
Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:47 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config
Replies: 295
Views: 126205

Re: AW: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID con

jevermeister wrote:No worries mate. I figured it out eventually. And I learned a bit about MSP this way ;-).

Nils


Any chance you would like to share the sketch file, or the changes at least?
by Deet
Thu May 23, 2013 12:25 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Request for OCTOP8 in next release
Replies: 2
Views: 1215

Re: Request for OCTOP8 in next release

Its already there, been flying one for over 6 months

//#define OCTOFLATP
by Deet
Thu May 02, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: What makes Naza 'better' than Multiwii
Replies: 83
Views: 31101

Re: What makes Naza 'better' than Multiwii

as soon as multiwii will have a good baro mode like naza,it will be the end for dji It wont be The reason I am told people buy DJI is the simple computer interface Until MW can do firmware updates from a GUI, including all the hardware settings, it will never kill off DJI. Text base code is what st...
by Deet
Wed May 01, 2013 12:33 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: What makes Naza 'better' than Multiwii
Replies: 83
Views: 31101

Re: What makes Naza 'better' than Multiwii

I have set up 20+ airframes with MW based controllers I have flown Naza, KK, HK, FF, Durafly, Gaui and MW, boards Of all of them the MW boards produced the best "out of the box results" typically with default PIDs The only thing the Naza does well is hover. Its GPS and Alt Hold is unbeliev...
by Deet
Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:17 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config
Replies: 295
Views: 126205

Re: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config

IS there a list somewhere that details what changed in the MSP between v2.1 and v2.2?
by Deet
Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config
Replies: 295
Views: 126205

Re: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config

I also grabbed a MinimOSD because I was sick of waiting for the code to be updated for the mobidrone But I would really prefer to go back to the mobidrone. With the Minim OSD it needs to get all its data from the FCB, I really preferred having Vbat and RSSI connected to the OSD (Mobidrone) So I hope...
by Deet
Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MWC 2.2--ACC Trim
Replies: 5
Views: 2934

Re: MWC 2.2--ACC Trim

I have found that i needed to reset my sub-trim and endpoints when switching between v2.1 and v2.2

Check the stick throws in the GUI, and dont forget to clear the eeprom before you load v2.2
by Deet
Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config
Replies: 295
Views: 126205

Re: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config

Any idea when we might see an update to work with v2.2?
by Deet
Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:56 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Release 2.2 is coming
Replies: 167
Views: 56329

Re: Release 2.2 is coming

I am using AI1Pro board, HK Turnigy plush ESc's (stock firmware) and HK Turnigy 950kv motors on a tri copter. I dont have the arming problem, but the Tri-copter flies very jerky, almost like flying in a very strong wind. It is definitely this build because i went back to version r1317 (20130120) an...
by Deet
Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:38 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: safety feature needed
Replies: 8
Views: 3010

Re: safety feature needed

That is what this does:

/* motors will not spin when the throttle command is in low position
this is an alternative method to stop immediately the motors */
#define MOTOR_STOP
by Deet
Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Release 2.2 is coming
Replies: 167
Views: 56329

Re: Release 2.2 is coming

Cannot Disable #define AP_MODE 40 // Create a deadspan for GPS. Fix: Change this: if (rcOptions[BOXGPSHOLD] && abs(rcCommand[ROLL])< AP_MODE && abs(rcCommand[PITCH]) < AP_MODE) { To this: if (rcOptions[BOXGPSHOLD] #if defined(AP_MODE) && abs(rcCommand[ROLL])< AP_MODE &&a...
by Deet
Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:20 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Throttle issue / dev1342 / 2.2pre
Replies: 9
Views: 2816

Re: Throttle issue / dev1342 / 2.2pre

1. If I connect the copter to power and then turn on the rc, the throttle (in gui) stays at a value between 1500 and 1200, even if throttle is completely down on the RC. All other channels immediately jump to the on the RC adjusted value as usual. Once I move the throttle stick, it jumps to the val...
by Deet
Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:31 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Release 2.2 is coming
Replies: 167
Views: 56329

Re: Release 2.2 is coming

Is anyone addressing the compiled size issue? Pointless having the telemetry and the GPS if compiling the two means the code is too big for a mega328
by Deet
Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:41 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Release 2.2 is coming
Replies: 167
Views: 56329

Re: Release 2.2 is coming

I can compile with I2c GPS +oLED but as soon as I add telemetry the file size gets too big, it goes from 28K to 31K just by add telemetry
by Deet
Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:02 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: Release more often?
Replies: 17
Views: 4800

Re: Release more often?

I think the issue also comes down to what to include in a release From what I can see, what appears to be happening is that during the dev period, new ideas get introduced, so rather than issue a release version, then adding the newer idea to the next release, there is a desire to include all the ne...
by Deet
Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:20 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii EZ-GUI
Replies: 1434
Views: 612566

Re: MultiWii EZ-GUI

Thank You. I am using a pro mini, and wii controller/ nunchuck combo. I assume connection are vcc, gnd, tx andrx Yep, just remember Rx goes to Tx. Tx to Rx Thanks for the reminder. There is a 50/50 chance I might have remembered on my own. I carry a soldering iron in my laptop case because it is fr...
by Deet
Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:52 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Move Mag-declination to GUI
Replies: 2
Views: 979

Move Mag-declination to GUI

Would it be possible on a future release to be able to change or set the magnetic declination from within the GUI I ask this because I am about to start travelling a fair bit and it would be much easier to be able to simply change the parameter via a GUI than having to load a new Sketch file every t...
by Deet
Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:07 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii EZ-GUI
Replies: 1434
Views: 612566

Re: MultiWii EZ-GUI

WesH wrote:Thank You. I am using a pro mini, and wii controller/ nunchuck combo. I assume connection are vcc, gnd, tx andrx


Yep, just remember Rx goes to Tx. Tx to Rx
by Deet
Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii EZ-GUI
Replies: 1434
Views: 612566

Re: MultiWii EZ-GUI

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Serial-4-Pin-Bluetooth-RF-Transceiver-Module-Backplane-RS232-F-Arduino-/261024370087?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc643cda7 work just fine, connect with terminal program at 9600 baud send "AT+BAUD8" and it run's just fine with MW Thank you..... Seem...
by Deet
Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:41 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: An Official 2.2 Release soon?
Replies: 26
Views: 10590

Re: An Official 2.2 Release soon?

any update on when we may see a release? Whats holding it up?
by Deet
Fri Feb 01, 2013 5:48 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii EZ-GUI
Replies: 1434
Views: 612566

Re: MultiWii EZ-GUI

I got a new handset yesterday and cannot get the app to connect to my BT module, I haven't tried the app previously so I am wondering if its something I am not doing right In the config tab i have selected the correct BT device The BT Module is paired, and I can use Naze32 to connect to MW and get ...
by Deet
Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:46 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: MultiWii EZ-GUI
Replies: 1434
Views: 612566

Re: MultiWii EZ-GUI

I got a new handset yesterday and cannot get the app to connect to my BT module, I haven't tried the app previously so I am wondering if its something I am not doing right In the config tab i have selected the correct BT device The BT Module is paired, and I can use Naze32 to connect to MW and get P...
by Deet
Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:15 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: Altitude Hold improvement solution
Replies: 580
Views: 1581156

Re: Altitude Hold improvement solution

I do not enable ALT_HOLD on the ground, I take off, flip to Angle Mode, Hover, then flip to ALT_HOLD = Baro+Angle+Mag. Other note: I do clear EEPROM before I load new code, I do have Sirius and it's got a tube over the baro sensor with cotton as a "buffer" inside Not sure if this matters,...
by Deet
Sat Jan 12, 2013 1:13 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: GPS integration
Replies: 1724
Views: 880148

Re: GPS integration

For those looking for a reliable I2C GPS board, look at the one from multiwiicopter.com. It also has an external Mag sensor which helps with accuracy.

http://www.multiwiicopter.com/products/ ... iwiicopter
by Deet
Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:58 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config
Replies: 295
Views: 126205

Re: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config

ok with a input voltage of 16.52V at the batt input of the osd, im am getting a steady 4.133V at pin 24 of the ATMEGA328 chip. Therefor i know that the divider cct is oporating ok. But the osd Display is still fluctuationg aprox between 15.8 and 17V. Any ideas? this is would indicate a fault on the...
by Deet
Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:55 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config
Replies: 295
Views: 126205

Re: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config

My voltage on 4S is fine using the modified code and the additional 10K resistor IF you added the zener it would have to replace the additional 10K resistor, and I would guess the code would need to go back to the default settings I am not convinced the zener is a good idea, I think it will give a n...
by Deet
Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:24 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config
Replies: 295
Views: 126205

Re: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config

Hi guys. I have a problem with my bat 2 voltage sence. Im unning 4s and i have done the hardware and software mod to suit the 4s input. The problem is that the voltage display fluctuates. ie at a steady 16.5v input the display will fluctuate anywhere between 15.8 and 17.2v. Its not very acurate esp...
by Deet
Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:30 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: An Official 2.2 Release soon?
Replies: 26
Views: 10590

Re: An Official 2.2 Release soon?

Any updates on when we might see a release?
by Deet
Sun Dec 02, 2012 11:54 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config
Replies: 295
Views: 126205

Re: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config

keep all the wires as short as possible

I found the 5v pin on the serial port to be particularly noisy, i would guess it isnt designed to have any current drawn
by Deet
Sun Dec 02, 2012 1:07 am
Forum: Software development
Topic: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config
Replies: 295
Views: 126205

Re: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config

get ground and +5V from the Rx (any spare port will do) and ALSO Gnd to the Vtx as will, not in the middle
by Deet
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:49 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config
Replies: 295
Views: 126205

Re: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config

It will be an earthing issue, read back through the thread there are several posts regarding this
by Deet
Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: Software development
Topic: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config
Replies: 295
Views: 126205

Re: mobiDrone nano arduino OSD for MultiWii with PID config

You have to do the trick with the 5V pin or it never will work