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MultiWii 2.1 sudden rotation to upside down
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:15 am
by jalves
Hello all,
I have a problem with my Quad (Wii+ nunchuck, both originals) running the latest multiwii code (2.1).
The stable mode isn't, well, stable. The instability grow to the point I have to flip the switch to return to Acro mode (I turn stable mode in the ground with the quad levelled). This is a minor problem, but do you have the same problem with your Quads?
When flying in acro mode, the model has some lack of yaw authority, not much of a problem.
Now the BIG problem:
I am flying calmly in acro mode and, all the sudden, the quad roll aprox.180ยบ and screw down to the ground.
Happened twice so far, the first time low and only broke all the props, today from about 3 to 4m height, 3 props and a arm.
Do you have (or had) similar problems?
How did you solve them?
Re: MultiWii 2.1 sudden rotation to upside down
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:57 am
by Gartenflieger
Most people solve that by checking the soldering and all other connections. ( And maybe re-do properly some connections)
Re: MultiWii 2.1 sudden rotation to upside down
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:38 pm
by NikTheGreek
Gartenflieger wrote:Most people solve that by checking the soldering and all other connections. ( And maybe re-do properly some connections)
+1
Re: MultiWii 2.1 sudden rotation to upside down
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:39 pm
by tovrin
Gartenflieger wrote:Most people solve that by checking the soldering and all other connections. ( And maybe re-do properly some connections)
+2
both your level instability and yaw point to a bad solder or connection somewhere. remove ALL bullet connectors between your ESC and your motors, make sure these connections are well soldered using clean flux
Re: MultiWii 2.1 sudden rotation to upside down
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:12 pm
by Marcox22
Hello,
I have the same problem with my multiwii quad :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRa6WO56oEEI am settuping this quad , PID are defaults ones.
My Quad has also some problem with the YAW which is not very efficient (I 'll make a video)
On this video it suddenly flips. do you think it's a bad connection and I have to remove all the bullet connectors and directly solder the wires (motors to ESC)
my config :
- Flight ctrl : Hobbyking Multiwii SE V2
- Firmware : dev version r1317
Thanks for your answer
Marcox
Re: MultiWii 2.1 sudden rotation to upside down
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 3:08 pm
by mgros
Marcox22 wrote:Hello,
I have the same problem with my multiwii quad :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRa6WO56oEEI am settuping this quad , PID are defaults ones.
My Quad has also some problem with the YAW which is not very efficient (I 'll make a video)
On this video it suddenly flips. do you think it's a bad connection and I have to remove all the bullet connectors and directly solder the wires (motors to ESC)
my config :
- Flight ctrl : Hobbyking Multiwii SE V2
- Firmware : dev version r1317
Thanks for your answer
Marcox
That seems a motor failure. Check connections, could be better as you say, a directly wire solder.
Re: MultiWii 2.1 sudden rotation to upside down
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:05 pm
by copterrichie
here is a quick fix for those cheap bullet connectors if used. Just add a touch of solder to the tip of the connector.

Re: MultiWii 2.1 sudden rotation to upside down
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:40 pm
by Marcox22
Thanks, I use those connectors, I'll try this tip...