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May7th

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Testing the Freeflight FC from GLB(GoodLuckBuy)

Posted in: Multicopters, MultiWii

I’ve made a previous video, but the quality was so bad I didn’t even bothered to post it here.

I’ve got a Freeflight flight controller from Good LuckBuy, the reason that made me get it
was teh fact that it uses a STM32(ARM) microcontroller opposed to the rather common AtMega
presents in the Arduino’s. I won’t spend much time stating the differences but let’s just
say that it’s a far better cpu and that brings a wide range of advantages.

As there is not a port of the Multiwii code for the STM32 this was the obvious choice.
From stock it has a Gyro and Accelerometer sensor as well as pads to place a Pressure sensor
as well.

I’ve placed it on my BlueSkyRC FPV Quad frame. I has some vibrations as I using prop-savers
(waiting on the collets).

It’s very stable, around midle of the video I’m hovering in Gyro mode, when I enable the
LEVEL mode it started to drift but I had not trimmed it yet. Overall seems a very good FC.

Specs:
BlueSkyRC FPV Quad Frame
Freeflight FC w/Multiwii
4x FC2822 1200kv’s Motors
4x Airtronics XP12A ESC’s
4x 8×4.5” Props
2650mah 3S LiPo
April14th

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Testing the newly added realtime Sensor Graph and State widgets.

Posted in: Android, Multicopters, MultiWii

The weather is not that good so I decided to do something else other than flying.

I’ve postponing this because for long I was fighting to have the BARO + MAG sensors working. I was going crazy with all the wires and LLV converters and pcb’s… having all in separate is such a mess.
Until I got one one these simple and great 9DOF from Bob’s. So 4 wires later here it is. :)

([url]http://bobsquads.com/sensorboard.html[/url])

I also have the BARO (it’s under the PCB) but for the video I couldn’t use it as the Arduino is a 168 and can’t load all the code in it. :(
Same reason why I’m using Mwc v1.9 as v2.0 doesn’t even fit with the ACC enabled.

Btw compare the graph values from this one with this one I had done before while using a different board that is using a clone wm+.
The spikes are use on the clone wm+.
April8th

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Testing the GemFam props.

Posted in: Multicopters

Got some GemFam 5030” 3blade props from BlueSkyrc.Com.
To match the fronts arms that are slightly sprayed with orange color I choose the put
some matching props in the front. (to match the zip ties as well. :) )

These props come with a set of 3 hub adaptors, in my case I used the smaller one and
it turned out that it provided a more snug fit than the previous GWS props.

In regards to balancing it was interesting as the CW props are perfectly balanced, they didn’t required any change at all.
The CCW I had to put some tape in two of the blades to reach a perfect balance point.

I’ve tested them and the results were very good, the added visibility helps a lot and they are quite strong.
(don’t ask me how I know…)

Overall: Approved!
April8th

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One release for Easter. v0.3.8

Posted in: Android, MultiWii

Just in time for Easter we have a new update.

0.3.8

[Release 0.3.8]
- Fixed AUX2.3.4 in Channels monitor page
- Several Layout fixes
- Added Keep Screen On option

The new option to keep the screen always on can be found in Menu > Extras.
It will prevent the screen from going off while the application is in focus.
March30th

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New release is out. v0.3.7

Posted in: Android, Multicopters, MultiWii

Good news! I’ve just posted here the new version v0.3.7.
Among most of the changes is the added support for the latest
Mwc version 2.0 and the RC Channels and Motor output monitoring.

0.3.8

New features:
- Support for Mwc v2.0
- Added RC Channels and Motor Ouput Monitor page

Todo:
- Added missing AUX3 & AUX4 switch page.

Note: Due to a issue with the apk signing I’m posting it directly
here in the site and there will be no automatic update from the
Market.
March29th

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New channel monitoring page

Posted in: Android, MultiWii

Started this long time ago but never finished it.
With the release of v2.0 of Mwc and the need to update the App I decided that this should be included.

Some more lines of code and here it his:

Should be backwards compatible with every version supported in the App and works better than expected. :)
Need to try in a less powerful device to see if it’s smooth as well.
February7th

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BlueSkyRC Micro Quad

Posted in: Multicopters, MultiWii

Check out the new quad. The shield I assembled before was installed in this frame.
It is possible to see the BT dongle directly connected in the FC.
February7th

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Night flying.

Posted in: Multicopters

This was done some time ago but I keep loving this photo.
Next try I’ll need to add brighter leds, these ones are a bit dim and the colors fade in the photos.
February1st

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New FC board – BoB Simple Shield

Posted in: Multicopters, MultiWii

Started to try a new Flight Controller.
The software running is the Mwc using a wm+ gyro sensor only.
Very clean install.

And I really like the BT dongle connector pins. (Not visible on this photo)
December30th

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Guess what’s coming?

Posted in: Android, Multicopters, MultiWii

Something new in the queue.

The final layout it’s still been worked on, but should be simillar to what is seen in the image.
No more wondering why the Flight Controller is not arming.