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Multirotor, multicopter and quadcopter discussion - The Drone thread
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I've been waiting on bits and pieces, still waiting for some stuff to show up, weird how you just know the stuff isn't UK BASED!!! when the email to say it's just been dispatched comes through at 2am on a Sunday...
I did manage to fit an LED backlight into my 9x though which I'm mightily impressed with! Shame the cable and plug I need to flash it hasn't shown up yet though...
Funny you mention that, I've just flashed my 9x to er9x and it's a world apart. I'm totally having to relearn mixing etc but I think it's worth it, especially for my latest addiction F3K DLG
Flashing the transmitter is something I've not even pondered over yet. Whilst I don't really like the sluggish menus on the stock one I've not really found anything that I can't do.
Had to rebuild my quad for the second time this week earlier after going for a flip but throttling all the way down, losing control and smashing into the ground. FML! The way the control just vanishes if you go to zero throttle is taking some real getting used to. One broken arm, one broken prop, plus it hit hard enough to pull a bullet connector off of a cable!
I've broken 2 arms and loads of props so far, plus bent pins on the KK2. It's only a matter of time before I break some electrics and actually have to spend a notable amount of cash to fix it...
Still loving flying it though. Despite the crashes I've found actually doing flips is easier than smooth banked turns. Although I am getting better at doing that in full manual/acro mode. I had the flash kit turn up today (same one as doofer) so I'll update the firmware for self levelling at some point in the weekend, plus I might actually get around to sorting out the lighting (both the backlight and the quad lighting)
Had to rebuild my quad for the second time this week earlier after going for a flip but throttling all the way down, losing control and smashing into the ground. FML! The way the control just vanishes if you go to zero throttle is taking some real getting used to. One broken arm, one broken prop, plus it hit hard enough to pull a bullet connector off of a cable!
I've broken 2 arms and loads of props so far, plus bent pins on the KK2. It's only a matter of time before I break some electrics and actually have to spend a notable amount of cash to fix it...
Still loving flying it though. Despite the crashes I've found actually doing flips is easier than smooth banked turns. Although I am getting better at doing that in full manual/acro mode. I had the flash kit turn up today (same one as doofer) so I'll update the firmware for self levelling at some point in the weekend, plus I might actually get around to sorting out the lighting (both the backlight and the quad lighting)
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Nah with a quad you should be fine but the moment you want to start doing things like flaperon/elevator mixes or using your throttle for engaging your flaps then the 9x doesn't cut it. To add to the bonus the EEPE software that you use for flashing also allows you to do all your programming on your pc using drag and drop. It makes the transmitter that much more versatile.
Quick lunchbreak from work, went and flew my quad for a bit outside in the sun. Getting so much better at controlling this thing now. Fairly smooth with the banked corners, not missing auto level at all really, chucking some flips in hear and there.
Mostly been doing a bounce then flip at the top to keep the height up - it's easier than doing a banked curve.
But managed to do 2 nice loops with forward velocity which is awesome felt awesome to nail that. Tried a barrel roll but didn't manage a great job and lost all speed and hit the ground (controlled ish landing)
So much fun - wish I got into this at the start of the summer!
Mostly been doing a bounce then flip at the top to keep the height up - it's easier than doing a banked curve.
But managed to do 2 nice loops with forward velocity which is awesome
felt awesome to nail that. Tried a barrel roll but didn't manage a great job and lost all speed and hit the ground (controlled ish landing)So much fun
- wish I got into this at the start of the summer!
What an amazing difference between the KK2.0 1.2 Firmware and 1.6++! 
Totally stock settings and the thing hovers there like it's got GPS even when the slight breeze caught it it barely phased it, such a huge difference to how it behaved before.
Only problem now is battery life, at the moment the low level alarm is set to (3S)11.3V and it kicks in far too soon, seen a few others on YouTube using 10.7V and still flying around even with the alarm going crazy, so looking for some input on how low I can go really. Currently using very cheap and light (3S)Turnigy 2200 40-50C's, but can go to 4S if needed as everything is rated to run 3S-4S and I thought 3S would be slightly more forgiving to start flying with for a beginner.
I thought weight/lift would be a problem but if anything it has too much lift, struggle to keep it from climbing more than struggle to keep it from falling, so I'm quite happy to add weight if it gives me longer in the air.
Totally stock settings and the thing hovers there like it's got GPS even when the slight breeze caught it it barely phased it, such a huge difference to how it behaved before. Only problem now is battery life, at the moment the low level alarm is set to (3S)11.3V and it kicks in far too soon, seen a few others on YouTube using 10.7V and still flying around even with the alarm going crazy, so looking for some input on how low I can go really. Currently using very cheap and light (3S)Turnigy 2200 40-50C's, but can go to 4S if needed as everything is rated to run 3S-4S and I thought 3S would be slightly more forgiving to start flying with for a beginner.
I thought weight/lift would be a problem but if anything it has too much lift, struggle to keep it from climbing more than struggle to keep it from falling, so I'm quite happy to add weight if it gives me longer in the air.
Not done the firmware change on mine yet. Having too much fun flying mine on full acro! Have you found it makes any difference to flight with self levelling off? Think I'll only want the self levelling if I start really going for smooth video.
Can't seem to find any mention of what to have the 3.3v/5v jumper set to on the flashing chip - any idea Doofer?
I've got my battery alarm set to 10.8 at the moment, works out as about 10.6 according to the battery charger so gives me a bit of leeway.
Managed a few nice flights earlier with only one broken prop. Probably spending the entirety of every flight grinning like a lunatic. Love having people stand by to watch it zoom around in amazement of how quick it is.
Still need to wire the lights up on mine.....! I'm unlikely to be able to fly it again until Wednesday now due to lack of light after work. I can see it well enough in low light, but can't tell which way it's facing. Think the lights will cover me there and I'll be able to fly it until it's actually proper dark I reckon, although I have no intention to fly as exuberantly as I do in the light.
Can't seem to find any mention of what to have the 3.3v/5v jumper set to on the flashing chip - any idea Doofer?
I've got my battery alarm set to 10.8 at the moment, works out as about 10.6 according to the battery charger so gives me a bit of leeway.
Managed a few nice flights earlier with only one broken prop. Probably spending the entirety of every flight grinning like a lunatic. Love having people stand by to watch it zoom around in amazement of how quick it is.
Still need to wire the lights up on mine.....! I'm unlikely to be able to fly it again until Wednesday now due to lack of light after work. I can see it well enough in low light, but can't tell which way it's facing. Think the lights will cover me there and I'll be able to fly it until it's actually proper dark I reckon, although I have no intention to fly as exuberantly as I do in the light.
Didn't touch the jumper but I only had the 6-Pin hooked up to the KK2.0 so no other power was going to it, think you only need to flip the jumper if you have another power source and from what I've seen the only time the jumper is needed to be used for anything is when flashing ESCs as it looks like they need to be powered up to at least 9V when you flash them.
Well I got myself a Hubsan X4, finding it easier than expected and more fun! I can't see me holding out long until I make an RC Explorer tricopter, I am liking the look of it as it is meant to be a nice and fluid to fly machine. Anyone made one before?
Thanks Doofer, will no doubt get around to that this week at some point if I can drag myself away from doing flips whilst grinning ear to ear! Does it fly a bit more like the hubsan's with the self levelling on?
Saitrix - Looks a nice guide to follow for a build.
I really wish I had something the size of the hubsan that could do full acro, would be good for practising the more daring tricks without worrying about plowing the big quad into the ground Do like the idea of building a tricoptor next though, but the v wings are also tempting. Then again there is the whole fpv idea.... This is going to get expensive quickly!
Maybe micro tri coptor and fpv some time in the future is the sensible way to go if any.
Saitrix - Looks a nice guide to follow for a build.
I really wish I had something the size of the hubsan that could do full acro, would be good for practising the more daring tricks without worrying about plowing the big quad into the ground
Do like the idea of building a tricoptor next though, but the v wings are also tempting. Then again there is the whole fpv idea.... This is going to get expensive quickly!Maybe micro tri coptor and fpv some time in the future is the sensible way to go if any.
Looks like the gimbal is working well, what sort of videos have you got planned? Any low level fast FPV flying?
Think I'll be buying a camera soon, although I'm eyeballing the Mobius rather than a Gopro for the better packaging - it's not like I can afford a decent gimbal at the moment, I think I'd rather go the route of smooth fast flying with the odd trick - kinda like what juz70 does. So the mobius lines me up nicely for FPV going forwards.
Think I'll be buying a camera soon, although I'm eyeballing the Mobius rather than a Gopro for the better packaging - it's not like I can afford a decent gimbal at the moment, I think I'd rather go the route of smooth fast flying with the odd trick - kinda like what juz70 does. So the mobius lines me up nicely for FPV going forwards.
They seem to be pretty good, there are a few live videos of them in use on YouTube. One thing to watch out for though is they seem to send out a fair bit of EMI that can knock out your GPS reception if you're using one. Covering them in aluminium tape appears to work reasonably well as a fix though. Just going on what I read on some forums.
I'm thinking of getting one myself for a recording camera on my KK2.0 equipped quad so GPS isn't an issue.
I'm thinking of getting one myself for a recording camera on my KK2.0 equipped quad so GPS isn't an issue.
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Rilot - that's not quite as much as I was expecting! Still not something I'll be looking at soon but nice to know.
As for how the Mobius is for FPV, I've not read much about it only that it does have video out and was designed to be used for it. Currently reading this thread about it now.
In other news, got the led strips fitted to the quad, I'll get a picture tomorrow in as I've packed everything away now. I've got 2 white ones on the front arms that nicely light up the front end including the green props, and then a red at the back.
The positioning isn't exactly what I'd like, but they clearly weren't going to stick properly wrapped around the ends of each arm. It's definitely something I'll put more thought into on my next frame (quite like the idea of building one from aluminium)
As for how the Mobius is for FPV, I've not read much about it only that it does have video out and was designed to be used for it. Currently reading this thread about it now.
In other news, got the led strips fitted to the quad, I'll get a picture tomorrow in as I've packed everything away now. I've got 2 white ones on the front arms that nicely light up the front end including the green props, and then a red at the back.
The positioning isn't exactly what I'd like, but they clearly weren't going to stick properly wrapped around the ends of each arm. It's definitely something I'll put more thought into on my next frame (quite like the idea of building one from aluminium)
Finally got my FPV Tricopter + Gimbal recorded video frame sorted out today 
Next to my 3d Tricopter
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Next to my 3d Tricopter
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tags like I've done for you above - Rilot
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Just waiting for my test video to upload, this is with a completely stock gimbal firmware, KK2.0 has not been tuned since adding gimbal + landing gear, and new props which have not been balanced (though they are HQProp's, so shouldn't need it)
Just waiting for my test video to upload, this is with a completely stock gimbal firmware, KK2.0 has not been tuned since adding gimbal + landing gear, and new props which have not been balanced (though they are HQProp's, so shouldn't need it)
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