It took me a long time to figure out these little buggers, I have 3 now, a 2.5 SE a clone from hobbyking (328p with ftdi) and a multiwii pro i have yet to figure out the settings for the GPS hold RTH and navi for the multiwii pro but my 2.5 SE running a GPS with a I2C to GPS module as a great gps hold (thanks to your help) and I managed to tune the hobbyking to be super reactive on a DJI330 frame. The next one I will be buillding will probably be an APM 2.6 or a Pixhawk Or a miniquad with a Naze 32 So many choices :D
Painless360 Progress so far: Thanks to you, I successfully used multiwii on coreless motor + Arduino Pro Mini + GY86 IMU + NRF24L01 2.4g wireless using force2g's code. Coz i did not have a receiver and remote, but I do have the other components.The quad doesn't fly due to the vibrations, I did 5Hz Low pass filter and still doesn't work well, coz it simply vibrates too much. So I think my first build was bad, decided to just buy a micro quad frame. Other plans: I'm also researching to build a brushless version, with NRF24L01 (plastic frame). I'm familiar with Arduino, which allows me to build on my first microquad using NRF24L01. I might use Atmega2560 microcontroller in the furture for my brushless quad coz I'd want GPS, sonar, add my own set of sensors for safety precaution. Questions: 250-size quad suitable for a beginner? I'm trying to decide which FC to use... Which FC do you like most? and why? Which FC communities are active in modifications and posting source codes online? Do you think MultiWii will be suitable for me? Coz i'd like to do modifications. Do you know other flight controllers that use NRF24L01? It seemed like most MultiWii posts about NRF24L01 are dated from 2012. NRF24L01 is quite a popular chip among Arduino community. So I wonder is MultiWii community being less active, compared to others? Thanks for reading so many words :)
250 frame I use is here - ruclips.net/video/oQeNV-Wr8RE/видео.html The Naze32 and Multiwii communities are both very active. Multiwii is the one that is easiest to access for coding IMHO. Looking in the forums and reaching out via the Wiki and code.google.com pages will help you find the best place to play. Best of luck.
great vid very well set out just got in to the wonderfull world of quad copter building and i have just purchased this board your video help me out so much your instructions were clear and i have set up my board now thank you great channel i have been subbed a while
Hello and thank you for all the great tutorials, really helped me alot. I guess i am a newbie at quads. Built my own quad with parts from Hobby king. 350 frame, Crius Multiwii SE v2.6 combo with Bluetooth, OSD telimetry GPS , 2212 motors, Turnigy Plush 25 amp Esc's. I use a Hobbyking HK6 radio and receiver. I followed your instuction videos setting it all up and i think i got it all right. OSD working, GPS lock and so on. My HUGE problem is that i can not get of the ground because the quad behaves very strange. Erratic motors,flip of death. I programmed it with Multiwii 2.4 software, ACC cal, MAG cal, ESC cal. When i connect it to Multiwiiconf i have good readings and everything looks ok. i use throttle/yaw to arm it. I have restarted with a clean MW 2.4 config.h many times. Right now i have a clean setup using #define Crius Multiwii_2 FC. I have just changed : quadx, motor_stop, max_throttle 2000, min_trottle 1100. Used Multiwiiconf to set aux1 1=ANGLE, 2=Horizon,Baro,mag . calibrated ACC and MAG. When i connect Lipo ,arm it and the motors goes crazy and compensates totally erratic, i can not get stable, when i change flight modes with aux1 i can see something changes but still totally unstable. If someone has an ide what i have done wrong ,please post a comment , i am desperate and it has been over a year since i started. Thanks.
Please see my video on what to check if your quad flips on take-off. There are a number of common mistakes we all make now and again that can cause this.. Hope it helps..
Hi All, Just thought I would follow through regarding my MW experience, I was led to believe after reading an article in a drone mag, that the MW V2.5 was capable of Way point flying, after many hours of research I have decided to shelve the project and have now ordered a APM 2.8 Ardu Pilot, which I'm sure will do the pre programmed way point flying, thanks for all comments & help. PS: MarcoMatta, yes I did use the 2.4 zip
One step closer....I believe (fingers crossed) I finally "flashed" the board with the Arduino sketch. Of course, that was not the final problem. Upon clicking on MultiwiiConf, Windows32 bits, and MultiwiiConf again, I get an error message that says "Windows cannot find 'javaw.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again." Any more hints ? Oh, by the way, I think the problem the first time I tried to upload the software was that the board was already installed on the quad. I removed it and made the progress that got me this far. I have never shot or posted a video, so that would be difficult at his point. Your videos are very well done, by the way.
Hi Mike, if you Google the error then you'll find lots of pages that cover the resolution. You need to install/update Java on your machine. It can be downloaded from java.com/en/download/ Best of luck.
After looking at the open source video GCS options, INAV, Betaflight, the NEW Cleanflight Etc, and all that's going on over there, I'm over here looking at this FC again. The MultiWii is a bit intimidating to me but seems to be the open source of open source. Im not going to get one yet but this little guy is definitely on the playlist. A legacy lesson in the face of GCS GUI mayhem ..... and it scratch's my Arduino itch abit. Just glad I have a lot to reference here.
We love the Multiwii here but the development and love that used to be poured into the platform has moved on to newer projects (just how Opensource works). The GPS modes are great for such a little guy. Follow the steps (make sure you use the older V1.0.5 of the Arduino software) and you should be flying in no time. Bets of luck!
Hello, I thank you for the demo. I followed exactly but my quad just wants to flip on take off. Also, can you tell me where the setting is to start motors on arm or how to? I have Simonk ESC's. I tried the section at 14:24 of your video.Thanks so much.
Assuming that the movement of the board in MultiWiiConf looks good then I would check that two of the connectors to the motors are not crossed over - triple check that the motor outputs are connected to the right ESCs and motors.. Best of luck..
Hi Lee, thanks to your videos I have completely configured my Multiwii v2.6 with i2c GPS NAV GPS Cirus Neo-6 & Bluetooth, 3 way switch configured for flight modes etc, the Quad flies beautifully, stable & responsive, When connected to the MW Config software all readings work, craft behavior & satellite connection etc. Now my only stumbling block is that I am having trouble finding a way to create a flight mission & upload the mission to the MW-Board, I am using Multiwii WinGUI V2.3 pre8 and everything connects perfectly but unable to upload Mission, (the upload mission button is not active) Thanks again for all your help.
Can I ask one more question please ? Like if there’s a way possible to combine 2 codes in an Arduino , one of voice control and another of normal transmitter based drone ..and can be obtained by pressing a switch on the transmitter , like 1 switch to voice mode and another to normal mode ?? I’ve included the voice control but idk how to add normal drone code over it . Can you help me please . Waiting for a reply . Thank you
Thanks, got the tilt on the camera working, managed to invert it by changing value to -30, however, there seems to be very little throw on the servo, eny advice? Thanks again
Not yet, was kinda hoping u wld know about it, :) i understand what it does but dont know what values etc. Or how wld i set it automatically?
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hello, what is the programer that you choise? i have sonar, gps and bluetooth but i dont know how to configure, the program show me this error: Tamaño binario del Sketch: 17.680 bytes (de un máximo de 14.336 bytes)
Hi,very good video. I recently bought the same kit and noticed in multiwii 2.3 that there is options to define flashing led's and also enable/disable landing lights. Is there any videos for that or do you know which outputs to use on the board? Thanks
+Louw Beck I have not played with this feature as I rarely use Multiwii now. A search of the web also seems to show a poor set of documentation for these features. This forum post was the best I could find on the lights - www.multiwii.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1695Best of luck.
Hi Painless Happy New Year. I'm a bit stuck again with my mini MWC setup ( #define HK_MultiWii_SE_V2 // Hobbyking board with MPU6050 + HMC5883L + BMP085). I have the turnigy 6A plush ESCs. The Quad has been on the shelf a while so i'm a bit rusty. Basically it had been in a crash, since then i've moved house and some of the battery cells died so i've wired a new power system and also replaced a dead ESC. I had a new spare so i stuck it in place of the dead one and went to power up. The new ESC wasn't calibrated so i went to get my programming card but i think i blew it up as i forgot it couldn't handle 2s voltage (but the Mini MWC can). I tried to calibrate with the throttle stick but the esc's do not recognise full throttle (Tx settings?). I can do it with a servo tester i have and that works however i am not sure if that is the problem and which settings are wrong (or even if it is an esc setting causing the issue). There are two problems i have. A. When i arm the quad all the other motors spin at idle but the one with the replaced esc does not. I also tried a spare motor but same problem. B. When i increase throttle the new esc starts to spin the motor but it oscillates a little, it is not smooth and doesn't want to hold the quad steady even on angle mode. I tried to calibrate esc's together through arduino by uncommenting the ESC_CALIB_CANNOT_FLY line. I can't remember if the battery should be connected here or if USB power to the FC is enough, but i think i tried most combinations. Basically i connected the FTDI programming stick from the FC and then to the usb on my computer, then i ran Arduino, i tried to calibrate as i explained above. With the battery plugged back in the props spun up just after the sketch was uploaded but then i couldn't get the board to recognise full throttle to start the programming sequence. From what i remember it was not necessary to use throttle stick programming but then again i had the programming card working back then so perhaps that was it. Strange though, i thought props spinning at idle was a feature programmed through the sketch. Anyway i couldn't get that last motor to spin at idle and when it spun up it was fluctuating in speed and the quad wasn't holding it's angle. Once again i've been up all night playing with this and now i'm stuck again. I also tried swapping the signal wires between two motors but no change on that esc. It seems it must be something to do with ESC programming, there is no way to see how the other ESCs are setup and i can't remember now how i set them up before. Thought you might know where i'm going wrong. Just tried something before sending this message, i swapped the suspect esc with another esc and the problem has stuck with that esc, so now on a different motor and different channel, the esc was brand new so i'm thinking it must be an esc programming issue, i'm just not sure how to set it up like the others, seems i can program it with the servo tester but not sure why i can't with the throttle stick, gutted i broke the program card! But not sure where i'm going wrong with the programming. Frustrating. Thanks. James
I'm thinking that perhaps the new esc is half dead from out of the box or perhaps i blew it when i plugged the programming card to the approximately 7.5V i had on the main FC board at the time. They should put a big reminder on those things 6V max i really was surprised i blew it. Seems there is a resistor and 2 diodes before power go's to the main chip in the card. They are a little tiny for me to desolder to see if one blew, i don't have a microscope yet. The resistor is brown with no markings, the diodes (or similar devices) are black one has 104 and one has 102 written on it, there is a similar component with 0 written on it, they all look in good shape, i'm guessing the surface mount component marked 0 is just a bridge over a track. I was thinking i might be able to cut some of the tracks to help test the components without having to desolder them. I was hoping to find a blown diode and simply remove the component but now i'm thinking to just buy a new card. Grounded again for the moment, perhaps i'll order more spare ESCs. I tried to swap in a different ESC but still acting strange, i'm thinking it's not keeping up with the others but in the past i had had some luck flying with one odd ESC.
+izzzzzz6 I've had recent experience myself (and helped two pilots on support calls) with a problem when replacing an ESC. Sadly not using identical ESCs can get you into all sorts of trouble.. Best of luck!
got a feeling i damaged it slightly when the program card blew up with 7.2V or so. So waiting for the new one, no luck with the odd esc this time but it may also be faulty as it was from the used pile. But i had it flying before with an odd esc, just depends. I'll let you know if the new one solves the problem. I'm going to start building a mean little high speed fpv in the meantime. Tanks for following as always.
Mr. Painless360, I was hooked up to the the Multiwiiconf ap and noticed that even with the quad as close to level as I could get it, the Front Left prop was spinning quite a bit faster than the others. FL 1335...FR 1150...RL 1150...RR 1163. Any thoughts as to what is going on? I hooked it up because I can't seem to get this quad to "settle down". My only other flying is done in the house with a pretty stable little Lady Bird.
sorry. I'm verry new with diy multirotors! in the setup for the multiwii it shoes all three rotors spinning ccw. that makes the tri fly slightly tilted. can I change the rotation of one of the front rotors to make the tri fly level. In other words does the FC and the ESC know what direction the motors spin.?
+Robert Jiggens yes you can. Having all of the rotors spinning the same way normally means you have a tendency to rotate not drift. I'd check the COG. See our videos in the Introduction to RC playlist for more helpful tips. Best of luck!
After much trial and error, deleting and re-installing, I finally got it. Thank you so much. Your videos are of great value to me, a beginner. Only one question: How do you tell if your ECS's have simon-k or not? I bought a kit from China and the ESC's are not labeled except for the writing on the shrink tubing that wraps it.
Hi Painless360 I have built my 450mm quadcopter thanks to your videos, but now I'm wondering if I can flash my Crius multiwii 2.5 with Cleanflight... is it possible? cheers!
Hi, I have followed your instructions on how to flash the MW SE v2.5 the only part that I can't find is when you go to Tools- Board-and choose (Arduino Pro or Pro Mini (5v16MHz)w/ATmega 328) my drop-down list does not have this board available, how do I get the board menu to show that particular board ? Also I am ordering a MW SE v2.6 are there any updates or changes for that one. Regards,
One more question. How do I tell whether my ESC's have Simon-K or not? I purchased a kit from China and they are not labeled except for the printing on the shrink tube that wraps them.
Mike Kevins Then only the supplier will know. If it's not mentioned on the listing for the parts that you ordered then send them and email and ask. No easy way I know of to 'test' and see if they are..Best of luck.
Hello, once again thanks for your tutorial on Multiwii. But I have a problem with my throttle stick? When I arm the motors everything is fine but when I put more throttle just 10% the rpm it goes high then back to normal then high again. Any suggestion, I calibrate the esc thru config_h and it went well.
Painless360 Hi, just wanted to know about the FTDI board. When I asked about it locally, I got a XBEE USB adaptor which seems to be a FTDI board (FTDI was written on it), so will this work? Thanks.
I have no experience with other FTDI boards so don't know. I use the FTDI Basic boards in all of my videos because, for me, they work great every time and the drivers and setup are very easy. Good luck.
Hi thanks for your help yesterday. I can now upload the code to the board but as soon as I arm the motors they spin even when the throttle is at the bottom. I have tried adjusting the trim but this didnt work. Please help. Thanks
What settings in the tool section should i use when uploading the sketches to the multiwii board as i have the same one as you but it doesnt seem to work or find the usb device
I spoke too soon. When selecting the board type in the tools menu, the type you mention does not show up on the list. Are there any other selections that will work. I could send you a list, if need be.
Mike Kevins Mike, you need to choose a 'Arduino Pro or Pro Mini' board and make sure that 'ATmega328 (5V, 16 MHz)' processor is also selected. If you are really struggling then I would recommend installing the older version of the software (1.0.5) as it is less complex.Best of luck.
I just recently bought and setup a MultiWii SE v2.6. I've followed this video and you made the progress very easy. Thanks for that! When I got into the GUI, I was able to calibrate the ACC and MAG and then I was able to see that the board was pointing North and I could see the artificial horizon move as I added pitch, roll, and yaw. However, the roll seems to be backwards. When I tip the board left, the artificial horizon tips right...when I tip the board right, the artificial horizon tips left. Have I done something wrong or is there something wrong with my MultiWii?
Painless360 I just watched your Horizon video and it makes good sense now. I was up late and quite tired. Obviously not thinking about the horizon directions properly. Thanks very much!
I've got one of the crius multiwii (2.5) sets coming from hong kong (ebay) and from these vids i think i've managed to sort the code for the i2c , neo-6 v3 gps, and the multiwii settings, so I'd like to say thanks for all your hard work. I do have one question though, I'd like to add sonar (HC SR04) but i can't find much info on the multiwii settings. I've seen you've tackled it on another flight controller,have you ever added it to the multiwii? If so, How? I've read something about having to reassign a pin and that scared me...
Sorry, I've not added it to the Multiwii, it's a poor addition IMHO with lots of issues and unpredictable results. I would read up on the forums if you really want to try it. Let me know how it goes - best of luck..
Hey there, thanks for taking the time to make the multiwii vids, been really helpfull as info is usualy poor at best, was wondering if the se v2.5 can control the pitch of the camera as well as being the fc, or do i need a separate controller for the camera? Thanks
hi , will this board work strait out the box or do i have to go through the program ? and also iam confused on what setting on the tx i need , i have seen loads of vids but some are in acro mode and some are in heli mode is this just personal preference
Hi, thanks for your great informative videos. But I have several questions left: 1) I left my drone project for 3 months and continuing it right now. So what I have found out is that Multiwii Crius V2.6 controller is not working properly. It gets hot too hot while connecting it through hand made arduino ftdi connector, although before everything with the same connections did not raise any error. Do you have some assumptions or advises regarding this issue? 2) Basically is it possible that Multiwii is burned out? P.S. These are the following notices: 1) Right side LED is NOT lighting, only one LED with direction drawn above is on. 2) Atmega chip gets an extremely hot during connection with hand made Arduino ftdi driver. 3) I can't upload the Arduino files. Following error is shown: "avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding" Thanks for your help in advance!
The MultiWii is very dated technology now. It's 8 but and has limited development underway for new features now compared with more modern flight controllers. I've not used one for over 4 years so everything I knew are in these videos. See my flight controller comparison videos for modern equivalents that are more powerful, work better and are easier to setup.. Best of luck!
The standard drivers in Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 should auto-detect and load, if not you can try the drivers here - www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm If they don't work then my advice is to go back to your supplier for support... Best of luck!
Hi i cant get my driver to install correctly. How should the FTDI appear in the device management when the driver is installed correctly. It is currently USB-Serial Controller. Thanks
i got a new prob. now. i was trying to change some setting using bluetoooth and something went wrong and the only thing i changed was in yaw. now the quad motors will not start spinning untill i bring the throttle up to 70 % and the motors spin up one at a time. what could i have done to cause this prob. thanx.
No idea sorry. Think about what you were changing when it happened and try to work backwards. If all else fails, reinstall the code and recalibrate.. Best of luck.
+Robert Jiggens Sorry - I don't follow. If this is in reply to another comment then please reply there as it helps me to keep track of the conversation.. Best of luck.
hi. i want to build a tricopter and i was wondering if with the multiwii you can have 2 motors spining in on direction and the other one spin oposet direction?
+Robert Jiggens check out the documentation for the multi qui software you will use. With a tri, it normally doesn't matter.. Best of luck with the build..
If I want to program like an "OH NO!" switch on my controller for my RC Plane (a switch that you use if you think you're about to crash, then it goes back to straight and level), how do program my CRIUS Multiwii SE v0.2 for that?
I'm very out of date with this system now, I'd have a look in the forums. I'd suspect that settings up the failsafe on the receiver for the 'self level' mode you want would be the best bet? Best of luck!
this video is very helpfull :D thankyou! i have a question though. if i were to make my quadcopter with multiple sonar sensors, which code would i have to change or add? thankyou.
okay, thanks for your answer. im trying to make my quadcopter avoid the ceiling as well thats what the extra sonar sensors are for. if i figure it out, i'll let you know ^^
Is there any benefit of looking at a MultiWii these days over a full Naze32? I know MultiWii has a longer history but Naze is coming out of it's infancy and I can spot some obvious advantages. Onboard micro usb by default. Nearly nothing which looks like code. A faster possibly more responsive processor. My guess is better GPS performance on the MultiWii maybe?
staslig Either works but I would make sure the board works before plugging anything in so you can return it if you can't flash it or it will not power on.. Happy building!
Good morning, great project i'm using the same multiwii crius, but the led isn't blink, and when i'm going to compile the program it's say to me "stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding". what can it be?
Hey I’m making a multwii follow me drone ...I know how to use gps and Bluetooth module to make a follow me drone but I want to add simple voice control to it like Start , Back To Home , Off etc ..please tell me how should I proceed ..waiting for a reply thank you
Steve B Shouldn't make a difference but I always pull off the ESC connections when flashing to avoid the USB trying to power more than it needs to (old habit from the KK2.0 days when you had to pull all of the cables when flashing firmware)Best of luck with it.
Hey, it's me again. Greetings! I was looking for instructions on the Crius multiwii 2.5 failsafe set up. I probably overlooking it because I know you covered everything, I just dont know where to find it.
Hey I went through the videos and was close to getting my quadcopter to fly, however I went back into the folder to open up multiwiiconf but there was an error saying "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel" it used to open then all of a sudden this started to show up. How do I fix this? (I was using Windows 32 bit before on a windows 8 computer).
hi painless 360 i had found in my multiwii gui that the motor speed decrease slowly and move the throttle stick to top it does not go to full throttle it just gose upto which it is last decreases but when i move the throttle to the bottom & then back top full then the motor gose to full throttle . But within few seconds it started to decrease again so every thing is ok or something is wrong. By the way i am using it in auto level modemode.
Does it fly ok? Many boards will be a bit confused when they don't get the feedback from an actual flight. You can always recalibrate the escs again. Best of luck!
ok, so I ended up having to change my board type to "multiwii mini" in arduino, and it worked, but now my multiwiiconf keeps saying "windows cannot find javaw.exe" ..... any ideas how to sort this out?
If you Google the error then you'll find lots of pages that cover the resolution. You need to install/update Java on your machine. It can be downloaded from java.com/en/download/ Best of luck.
I am using the same board (FC) Multiwii CRIUS SE v2.6. and i connected the GPS and it works fine, its multiwiiConf GUI also working fine giving the location values. when i connect my (FC) board to WinGUI to give flight plan, it is not working, saying "port not selected, select the right port" ? what should i do?
How long does it take you to flash the board? Mine has been uploading for two hours already! Using Arduino 1.0.5, Windows 10, Multiwii v2.6, Dell XPS 9300 and the FTDI adaptor that came with the board. Ordered a replacement adapter - just in case :)
Hi. I have a problem. When I tur on quadcopter, and give it a max throttle all propellers is rotating at same speed. But in a few seconds top right and bottom left motor starts to spin gradually slower. Could you tell what should I do? :/
I have a AIO Pro and I tried to do this but the arduino software gives me some error messages for not being able to detect the board type or something like that.
Tricky to help without the error message. I'd Google the error message you're getting as I'm sure another pilot would have seen it and fixed it. Best of luck!
Sorry to be such a pain, but now I am getting a "compiling" error when I try to upload to the board. Maybe I should try a different kind of flight control board?
Mike Kevins you can if you'd like. I appreciate you are frustrated but giving up will mean you won't learn what the issue is and who's to say that another board will be trouble free?I'm happy to provide help but simply writing 'getting a "compiling" error' isn't useful to me at all. Which compiling error? What exactly does it say? Can you post a video showing the issue and the files you are using? Best of luck with it..
hi chap , great vids on this , but iam wondering is there a way to make the quad more agile as trying to get my quad to flip is more like a huge barrel roll , any tips
I have the multiwii se v 2.6 I cant find the software download anywhere. I tried the Arduino 2.4 on your link but it wont load to the board. Is there something else I can try. Thanks.
I found the right screen but yours has 14 options and mine has 20 I cant find config h When I click what you did it showed a different menu config h is on it but I cant click it.
+Painless360 I found it all now many thanks indeed. I had to slow your video down by .5 sounds pretty comical especially with the auto generated subtitles but made it easier to keep up with what you were doing.
Watch the videos and they cover where you plug them in - ruclips.net/video/E45mxwl-jxM/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/UJrErUlnJSI/видео.html You can see they use different ports.. Best of luck with it!
Hey I have a question I have a multiwii it is setup already but know I'd like to change the failsafe options and my question is how can I display the actuall code on the multiwii in the Arduino programmer hope you can help me it is a crius v se 2.0
Hello The video was very clear. I have followed all the steps as you mentioned. Everything seems fine till we open the MultiWiiConfig and select the COM and read, Once i click the start but the whole window is disppaearing. Please hel me with this. I have been searchiong for error i didnt find any.
+Vijay Sai I've not use this flight controller for a very long time, I never saw this problem when I did. I suggest having a good look in the forums, hopefully someone in there will have seen it and be able to give you an idea. Best of luck
I have been doing some research locally. Unfortunately, no one in my area has had any experience that has not been negative. I am told to skip the Chinese junk and buy a Naza board, to the tune of around $300+. Not going to happen. Should I just order another board and adapter and try again? I am at a total loss for options and frustrated beyond my capacity to cope. Any ideas?
Funny how those who have no experience resort to the negative comments isn't it? These boards are great but I can't tell if the issues are due to a hardware issue with the board(s) of your level of experience with them. The Naze32 is not that expensive if you get them from places like eBay but you run the same risks. There are easier to setup boards that may be better for you at this point in your RC hobby. This may help you make a choice - ruclips.net/video/k4tQAmg2ssA/видео.html
Can I email you my config h settings to see if you see anything wrong? Its all loaded to the board and motors are calibrated through config h also. My motors are not running at even speeds. My DX6i is also set correctly. Thanks
Painless360 I have calibrated both ways. I tried the Config h with this line ----- /* to calibrate all ESCs connected to MWii at the same time (useful to avoid unplugging/re-plugging each ESC) Warning: this creates a special version of MultiWii Code You cannot fly with this special version. It is only to be used for calibrating ESCs Read How To at code.google.com/p/multiwii/wiki/ESCsCalibration */ #define ESC_CALIB_LOW MINCOMMAND #define ESC_CALIB_HIGH 2000 //#define ESC_CALIB_CANNOT_FLY // uncomment to activateseems to calibrate fast but I will try again with the Dx6i. Thanks again. Your a great help.
hello my friend, i'v tried to update my multiwii se v2.5 to the firmwear 2.3 and after this, i cant activate my board with the yaw controler.... please help me :/
+bruno scotton I would check the endpoints and look in the code in case there is something you need to change. We've not done much with 8bit Multiwii for about a year now so we're not up to date.. Best of luck!
hi guys need help urgent. all nights after work I am spebding to repair my racing drone. basicly I had a slighterror of mine and I had broke my props when did take off. It costed me with broken props. then suddenly I discovered tha one of four ekectric motors did not rotate. instead did slight mivement then gave me a beep signal. I thought engine is fried so I change it. after resoldering E.Engine still had the same problem. Clearly could be fried ESC. So I changed it too. after job done with soldering. I found out that I my drone do not respond to a drone no more. is that mean I need to calibrate my Flight controll board? here some stats about my drone. Crius MultiWii SE v2.5 loaded with the least version of MultiWii (2.4 although it says 2.3 to keep it compatible with older software) this was chosen because it is without a doubt the best modular & configurable controller on the market, it has more inputs & outputs than you could ever need, i ESC RW.RC Simonk firmware, BEC:5V3A 15A 2-4sLipo rotors Emax MT2206 - 1900kv
+Aleks Cortez If a motor is 'twitching' then it normally means that one of the three connections from the ESC to the motor isn't working. This can be due to a broken wire, damaged winding in the motor or ESC phase being fried. You will need to recalibrate the new ESC once it's back together but that will not stop the drone powering on or arming. Best of luck.
i really need help pls i want to reflash my crius se v2.5 but when i try to upload the sketch multiwii2.4 or the eeprom_clear in arduino there shows this avrdude"programmer not responding" message i do the same as you do ... platine comport programmer AVRisp bluetooth is disconnected while flashing anybody can help me please?
Painless360 bluetooth is not connected but it still doesnt work i dont know what to do maybe i need a new ftdi adapter but the adapter workt for flashing the gps i2c
Hi Steve, watch this unlisted video as it covers this and compares the boards I've used on the channel - ruclips.net/video/k4tQAmg2ssA/видео.html Hope it helps..
Hello good afternoon I am from Colombia my English is not good I have a problem with a multiwii And program it, and program the esc But when I connect everything to the plate, it starts beeping steadily I do not know what I can do please help Thank you
I keep getting and error avrdude trying to use that board. I tried another board and it uploaded or seemed to fine but will not fly. could it be because of my windows 8.1? Thanks again
please help me windows 7 does not recognize my MultiWii I reinstalled the drive but nothing does not work then java gives me a lot of mistakes I uninstalled is setup dinuovo but to no avail I do not know how to look your answer greetings
Tricky to help without you letting me know what the 'mistakes' actually say. Install/update Java and make sure the FTDI adapter is a real one (has FTDI' on the chip. If it's not got that then search for FTDI basic on eBay and get yourself one.. Best of luck.
Painless360 hi thanks for the vid i have downloaded both 2.3 and 2.4 how ever i dont have what multiwii.cpp and multiwii.h and not what u say to go on can u help please
I just checked and downloaded a fresh set of code from code.google.com/p/multiwii/ Works fine. Please post a video of exactly what you are doing so I can see..
Ok thank you painless360. Once this iss all done will this self level in the air or will this be like a helicopter?? I found it in the end i had to type it in and it came streight up thanks again good videos...
I bought a plug-in play board I do not have that little thing to hookup the whole reason I bought this board was because I wanted to be able to plug my stuff in and just fly now I have to jump through all these hoops in order to get the stupid thing to work isn't that just lovely, why don't they have pre-built software already in it.
MultiWii is ancient technology now. I've not used it for well over 3 years.. See my later Quad builds, kit picks and review videos for more modern choices.. Best of luck!
all sorted now but how to i engage the motors my board flashes blue and then the blue led flashes in a different pattern for one second when i pull the stick down to the bottom left. Thanks
I would check on the radio menu to make sure that you can get a broader range, some radios have 'extended endpoints' options in the menu that may need to be turned on to get the 1060-1860 ranges for the throttle channel.. Bets of luck..
what I mean is, I have a powerboard where my 4 OPTO ESC's and 1 UBEC were soldered. my question is if this kind of Flight controller will not affect the UBEC soldered on powerboard?
Without being able to see what PDB you're talking about, tricky to answer. You'll need 5v from somewhere to power the MultiWii and if your PDB has a UBEC on it that will do that, that will work great. Best of luck!
+mark anthony cadiz Happy to help but please watch ruclips.net/video/olIqTiSJHIY/видео.html and come back to me with more detail of what you've tried..
Well don't I just get the "Duh!" of the year award! :) The FTDI adapter that came with the board attaches vertically. So muggins here gets it the wrong way round. All the pretty blinkies still worked so DumDum thought everything was OK. So the lesson is, when checking something don't make sure it looks right make sure it is right!.
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I find your tutorial series really good. I'll link them to my personal Thingiverse page with your permission. Regards.
Just begun with MuliWii and this video is great
It took me a long time to figure out these little buggers,
I have 3 now, a 2.5 SE a clone from hobbyking (328p with ftdi) and a multiwii pro
i have yet to figure out the settings for the GPS hold RTH and navi for the multiwii pro but my 2.5 SE running a GPS with a I2C to GPS module as a great gps hold (thanks to your help) and I managed to tune the hobbyking to be super reactive on a DJI330 frame.
The next one I will be buillding will probably be an APM 2.6 or a Pixhawk
Or a miniquad with a Naze 32
So many choices :D
How can't imagine how well this video kicks start me using MultiWii!!
***** Thanks for the feedback! The Multiwii has been my 'go-to' flight controller for the last two years for smaller craft.
Happy building and flying!
Painless360
Progress so far:
Thanks to you, I successfully used multiwii on coreless motor + Arduino Pro Mini + GY86 IMU + NRF24L01 2.4g wireless using force2g's code. Coz i did not have a receiver and remote, but I do have the other components.The quad doesn't fly due to the vibrations, I did 5Hz Low pass filter and still doesn't work well, coz it simply vibrates too much.
So I think my first build was bad, decided to just buy a micro quad frame.
Other plans:
I'm also researching to build a brushless version, with NRF24L01 (plastic frame).
I'm familiar with Arduino, which allows me to build on my first microquad using NRF24L01.
I might use Atmega2560 microcontroller in the furture for my brushless quad coz I'd want GPS, sonar, add my own set of sensors for safety precaution.
Questions:
250-size quad suitable for a beginner?
I'm trying to decide which FC to use... Which FC do you like most? and why?
Which FC communities are active in modifications and posting source codes online?
Do you think MultiWii will be suitable for me? Coz i'd like to do modifications.
Do you know other flight controllers that use NRF24L01?
It seemed like most MultiWii posts about NRF24L01 are dated from 2012.
NRF24L01 is quite a popular chip among Arduino community.
So I wonder is MultiWii community being less active, compared to others?
Thanks for reading so many words :)
250 frame I use is here - ruclips.net/video/oQeNV-Wr8RE/видео.html
The Naze32 and Multiwii communities are both very active. Multiwii is the one that is easiest to access for coding IMHO.
Looking in the forums and reaching out via the Wiki and code.google.com pages will help you find the best place to play.
Best of luck.
I want to thank you for sharing this information with us.
Good flights and excellent landings.
great vid very well set out just got in to the wonderfull world of quad copter building and i have just purchased this board your video help me out so much your instructions were clear and i have set up my board now thank you great channel i have been subbed a while
+billy somerville Thanks for the feedback, best of luck on your first build. Lots of new things added after this video.. Happy flying!
Hello and thank you for all the great tutorials, really helped me alot.
I guess i am a newbie at quads. Built my own quad with parts from Hobby king. 350 frame, Crius Multiwii SE v2.6 combo with Bluetooth, OSD telimetry GPS , 2212 motors, Turnigy Plush 25 amp Esc's. I use a Hobbyking HK6 radio and receiver. I followed your instuction videos setting it all up and i think i got it all right. OSD working, GPS lock and so on. My HUGE problem is that i can not get of the ground because the quad behaves very strange. Erratic motors,flip of death. I programmed it with Multiwii 2.4 software, ACC cal, MAG cal, ESC cal. When i connect it to Multiwiiconf i have good readings and everything looks ok. i use throttle/yaw to arm it. I have restarted with a clean MW 2.4 config.h many times. Right now i have a clean setup using #define Crius Multiwii_2 FC. I have just changed : quadx, motor_stop, max_throttle 2000, min_trottle 1100. Used Multiwiiconf to set aux1 1=ANGLE, 2=Horizon,Baro,mag . calibrated ACC and MAG. When i connect Lipo ,arm it and the motors goes crazy and compensates totally erratic, i can not get stable, when i change flight modes with aux1 i can see something changes but still totally unstable. If someone has an ide what i have done wrong ,please post a comment , i am desperate and it has been over a year since i started. Thanks.
Please see my video on what to check if your quad flips on take-off. There are a number of common mistakes we all make now and again that can cause this.. Hope it helps..
Hi All, Just thought I would follow through regarding my MW experience, I was led to believe after reading an article in a drone mag, that the MW V2.5 was capable of Way point flying, after many hours of research I have decided to shelve the project and have now ordered a APM 2.8 Ardu Pilot, which I'm sure will do the pre programmed way point flying, thanks for all comments & help. PS: MarcoMatta, yes I did use the 2.4 zip
Thanks a lot for these tutorials. Great work.
One step closer....I believe (fingers crossed) I finally "flashed" the board with the Arduino sketch. Of course, that was not the final problem. Upon clicking on MultiwiiConf, Windows32 bits, and MultiwiiConf again, I get an error message that says "Windows cannot find 'javaw.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again." Any more hints ?
Oh, by the way, I think the problem the first time I tried to upload the software was that the board was already installed on the quad. I removed it and made the progress that got me this far.
I have never shot or posted a video, so that would be difficult at his point.
Your videos are very well done, by the way.
Hi Mike, if you Google the error then you'll find lots of pages that cover the resolution. You need to install/update Java on your machine. It can be downloaded from java.com/en/download/
Best of luck.
After looking at the open source video GCS options, INAV, Betaflight, the NEW Cleanflight Etc, and all that's going on over there, I'm over here looking at this FC again. The MultiWii is a bit intimidating to me but seems to be the open source of open source. Im not going to get one yet but this little guy is definitely on the playlist. A legacy lesson in the face of GCS GUI mayhem ..... and it scratch's my Arduino itch abit. Just glad I have a lot to reference here.
We love the Multiwii here but the development and love that used to be poured into the platform has moved on to newer projects (just how Opensource works). The GPS modes are great for such a little guy. Follow the steps (make sure you use the older V1.0.5 of the Arduino software) and you should be flying in no time. Bets of luck!
Hello, I thank you for the demo. I followed exactly but my quad just wants to flip on take off. Also, can you tell me where the setting is to start motors on arm or how to? I have Simonk ESC's. I tried the section at 14:24 of your video.Thanks so much.
Assuming that the movement of the board in MultiWiiConf looks good then I would check that two of the connectors to the motors are not crossed over - triple check that the motor outputs are connected to the right ESCs and motors..
Best of luck..
Painless360 I checked. All wiring looks good. Could it be the FTDI you think?
Doubtful, if it was you wouldn't have got the code on the board.
Prop upside down maybe?
Painless360 Checked that also. Another question, in Aduino, how do I set the motors to come on when they are armed. Thanks
Steve B Search for and uncomment #define MOTOR_STOP in config.hBest of luck..
Hi Lee, thanks to your videos I have completely configured my Multiwii v2.6 with i2c GPS NAV GPS Cirus Neo-6 & Bluetooth, 3 way switch configured for flight modes etc, the Quad flies beautifully, stable & responsive, When connected to the MW Config software all readings work, craft behavior & satellite connection etc. Now my only stumbling block is that I am having trouble finding a way to create a flight mission & upload the mission to the MW-Board, I am using Multiwii WinGUI V2.3 pre8 and everything connects perfectly but unable to upload Mission, (the upload mission button is not active) Thanks again for all your help.
Sorry, we've not used that feature on Multiwii, I'd be interested to hear more when you've figured it out.. Best of luck!
Can I ask one more question please ?
Like if there’s a way possible to combine 2 codes in an Arduino , one of voice control and another of normal transmitter based drone ..and can be obtained by pressing a switch on the transmitter , like 1 switch to voice mode and another to normal mode ?? I’ve included the voice control but idk how to add normal drone code over it . Can you help me please . Waiting for a reply . Thank you
Thanks, got the tilt on the camera working, managed to invert it by changing value to -30, however, there seems to be very little throw on the servo, eny advice? Thanks again
Not yet, was kinda hoping u wld know about it, :) i understand what it does but dont know what values etc. Or how wld i set it automatically?
hello, what is the programer that you choise? i have sonar, gps and bluetooth but i dont know how to configure, the program show me this error: Tamaño binario del Sketch: 17.680 bytes (de un máximo de 14.336 bytes)
Got it! :) turned out the servo doesnt get full juice when its just the board thats plugged in.
Hi,very good video. I recently bought the same kit and noticed in multiwii 2.3 that there is options to define flashing led's and also enable/disable landing lights. Is there any videos for that or do you know which outputs to use on the board? Thanks
+Louw Beck I have not played with this feature as I rarely use Multiwii now. A search of the web also seems to show a poor set of documentation for these features. This forum post was the best I could find on the lights - www.multiwii.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1695Best of luck.
Hi Painless Happy New Year.
I'm a bit stuck again with my mini MWC setup
( #define HK_MultiWii_SE_V2 // Hobbyking board with MPU6050 + HMC5883L + BMP085).
I have the turnigy 6A plush ESCs. The Quad has been on the shelf a while so i'm a bit rusty. Basically it had been in a crash, since then i've moved house and some of the battery cells died so i've wired a new power system and also replaced a dead ESC. I had a new spare so i stuck it in place of the dead one and went to power up. The new ESC wasn't calibrated so i went to get my programming card but i think i blew it up as i forgot it couldn't handle 2s voltage (but the Mini MWC can). I tried to calibrate with the throttle stick but the esc's do not recognise full throttle (Tx settings?). I can do it with a servo tester i have and that works however i am not sure if that is the problem and which settings are wrong (or even if it is an esc setting causing the issue). There are two problems i have.
A. When i arm the quad all the other motors spin at idle but the one with the replaced esc does not. I also tried a spare motor but same problem.
B. When i increase throttle the new esc starts to spin the motor but it oscillates a little, it is not smooth and doesn't want to hold the quad steady even on angle mode.
I tried to calibrate esc's together through arduino by uncommenting the ESC_CALIB_CANNOT_FLY line.
I can't remember if the battery should be connected here or if USB power to the FC is enough, but i think i tried most combinations. Basically i connected the FTDI programming stick from the FC and then to the usb on my computer, then i ran Arduino, i tried to calibrate as i explained above.
With the battery plugged back in the props spun up just after the sketch was uploaded but then i couldn't get the board to recognise full throttle to start the programming sequence.
From what i remember it was not necessary to use throttle stick programming but then again i had the programming card working back then so perhaps that was it.
Strange though, i thought props spinning at idle was a feature programmed through the sketch.
Anyway i couldn't get that last motor to spin at idle and when it spun up it was fluctuating in speed and the quad wasn't holding it's angle.
Once again i've been up all night playing with this and now i'm stuck again.
I also tried swapping the signal wires between two motors but no change on that esc. It seems it must be something to do with ESC programming, there is no way to see how the other ESCs are setup and i can't remember now how i set them up before.
Thought you might know where i'm going wrong.
Just tried something before sending this message, i swapped the suspect esc with another esc and the problem has stuck with that esc, so now on a different motor and different channel, the esc was brand new so i'm thinking it must be an esc programming issue, i'm just not sure how to set it up like the others, seems i can program it with the servo tester but not sure why i can't with the throttle stick, gutted i broke the program card! But not sure where i'm going wrong with the programming. Frustrating.
Thanks.
James
I'm thinking that perhaps the new esc is half dead from out of the box or perhaps i blew it when i plugged the programming card to the approximately 7.5V i had on the main FC board at the time. They should put a big reminder on those things 6V max i really was surprised i blew it. Seems there is a resistor and 2 diodes before power go's to the main chip in the card. They are a little tiny for me to desolder to see if one blew, i don't have a microscope yet. The resistor is brown with no markings, the diodes (or similar devices) are black one has 104 and one has 102 written on it, there is a similar component with 0 written on it, they all look in good shape, i'm guessing the surface mount component marked 0 is just a bridge over a track. I was thinking i might be able to cut some of the tracks to help test the components without having to desolder them. I was hoping to find a blown diode and simply remove the component but now i'm thinking to just buy a new card. Grounded again for the moment, perhaps i'll order more spare ESCs. I tried to swap in a different ESC but still acting strange, i'm thinking it's not keeping up with the others but in the past i had had some luck flying with one odd ESC.
+izzzzzz6 I've had recent experience myself (and helped two pilots on support calls) with a problem when replacing an ESC. Sadly not using identical ESCs can get you into all sorts of trouble.. Best of luck!
got a feeling i damaged it slightly when the program card blew up with 7.2V or so. So waiting for the new one, no luck with the odd esc this time but it may also be faulty as it was from the used pile. But i had it flying before with an odd esc, just depends. I'll let you know if the new one solves the problem.
I'm going to start building a mean little high speed fpv in the meantime. Tanks for following as always.
Mr. Painless360, I was hooked up to the the Multiwiiconf ap and noticed that even with the quad as close to level as I could get it, the Front Left prop was spinning quite a bit faster than the others. FL 1335...FR 1150...RL 1150...RR 1163. Any thoughts as to what is going on? I hooked it up because I can't seem to get this quad to "settle down". My only other flying is done in the house with a pretty stable little Lady Bird.
Have you tried a test hover? The numbers will 'dance' a little when you run up the model on a bench...
Happy flying!
sorry. I'm verry new with diy multirotors!
in the setup for the multiwii it shoes all three rotors spinning ccw. that makes the tri fly slightly tilted. can I change the rotation of one of the front rotors to make the tri fly level.
In other words does the FC and the ESC know what direction the motors spin.?
+Robert Jiggens yes you can. Having all of the rotors spinning the same way normally means you have a tendency to rotate not drift. I'd check the COG. See our videos in the Introduction to RC playlist for more helpful tips. Best of luck!
After much trial and error, deleting and re-installing, I finally got it. Thank you so much. Your videos are of great value to me, a beginner. Only one question: How do you tell if your ECS's have simon-k or not? I bought a kit from China and the ESC's are not labeled except for the writing on the shrink tubing that wraps it.
Hi Painless360 I have built my 450mm quadcopter thanks to your videos, but now I'm wondering if I can flash my Crius multiwii 2.5 with Cleanflight... is it possible? cheers!
Hi, I have followed your instructions on how to flash the MW SE v2.5 the only part that I can't find is when you go to Tools- Board-and choose (Arduino Pro or Pro Mini (5v16MHz)w/ATmega 328) my drop-down list does not have this board available, how do I get the board menu to show that particular board ? Also I am ordering a MW SE v2.6 are there any updates or changes for that one. Regards,
+Michael White you are probably using a later version of the Arduino software. Best of luck!
One more question. How do I tell whether my ESC's have Simon-K or not? I purchased a kit from China and they are not labeled except for the printing on the shrink tube that wraps them.
Mike Kevins Then only the supplier will know. If it's not mentioned on the listing for the parts that you ordered then send them and email and ask. No easy way I know of to 'test' and see if they are..Best of luck.
you tell me what are your settings via the qav250 software MultiWiiConf thanks
I notice a Gimbal option for this board? Does this mean it can be configured to stabilise/control a 2/3 axis camera gimbal?
Yes it does. Loads of detail on the forums about the CAMSTAB settings - www.multiwii.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2478
Hello, once again thanks for your tutorial on Multiwii. But I have a problem with my throttle stick? When I arm the motors everything is fine but when I put more throttle just 10% the rpm it goes high then back to normal then high again. Any suggestion, I calibrate the esc thru config_h and it went well.
Sorry, I've not played with MultiWii for ages so am very out of date. I'd suggest a look in the forums.. Best of luck!
Painless360 Hi, just wanted to know about the FTDI board. When I asked about it locally, I got a XBEE USB adaptor which seems to be a FTDI board (FTDI was written on it), so will this work?
Thanks.
I have no experience with other FTDI boards so don't know. I use the FTDI Basic boards in all of my videos because, for me, they work great every time and the drivers and setup are very easy.
Good luck.
Hi thanks for your help yesterday. I can now upload the code to the board but as soon as I arm the motors they spin even when the throttle is at the bottom. I have tried adjusting the trim but this didnt work. Please help. Thanks
Then sounds like the ESCs need calibration.. best of luck..
Hi Painless, On my tools-board options. There is no ATmega328?, Nor is there a V1.0.5? Am I missing something?
Kazz- Mann if you are using the latest version (v1.5/v1.6 or similar) you need to select the board and CPU types separately. Best of luck.
What settings in the tool section should i use when uploading the sketches to the multiwii board as i have the same one as you but it doesnt seem to work or find the usb device
You should rebot your pc,and try again
I spoke too soon. When selecting the board type in the tools menu, the type you mention does not show up on the list. Are there any other selections that will work. I could send you a list, if need be.
Mike Kevins Mike, you need to choose a 'Arduino Pro or Pro Mini' board and make sure that 'ATmega328 (5V, 16 MHz)' processor is also selected. If you are really struggling then I would recommend installing the older version of the software (1.0.5) as it is less complex.Best of luck.
painless360 i have the v2.6 board what do i need to do different to program because it its not working for me?
+Original Hobbies Sorry, I've not used a later version here. Best of luck..
I just recently bought and setup a MultiWii SE v2.6. I've followed this video and you made the progress very easy. Thanks for that! When I got into the GUI, I was able to calibrate the ACC and MAG and then I was able to see that the board was pointing North and I could see the artificial horizon move as I added pitch, roll, and yaw. However, the roll seems to be backwards. When I tip the board left, the artificial horizon tips right...when I tip the board right, the artificial horizon tips left. Have I done something wrong or is there something wrong with my MultiWii?
+mountaindewdude76 it can be confusing. Google 'painless360 horizon' to find my video about it.. Best of luck with it
Painless360 I just watched your Horizon video and it makes good sense now. I was up late and quite tired. Obviously not thinking about the horizon directions properly. Thanks very much!
I've got one of the crius multiwii (2.5) sets coming from hong kong (ebay) and from these vids i think i've managed to sort the code for the i2c , neo-6 v3 gps, and the multiwii settings, so I'd like to say thanks for all your hard work.
I do have one question though, I'd like to add sonar (HC SR04) but i can't find much info on the multiwii settings. I've seen you've tackled it on another flight controller,have you ever added it to the multiwii? If so, How? I've read something about having to reassign a pin and that scared me...
Sorry, I've not added it to the Multiwii, it's a poor addition IMHO with lots of issues and unpredictable results. I would read up on the forums if you really want to try it.
Let me know how it goes - best of luck..
Hey there, thanks for taking the time to make the multiwii vids, been really helpfull as info is usualy poor at best, was wondering if the se v2.5 can control the pitch of the camera as well as being the fc, or do i need a separate controller for the camera? Thanks
Yes it can, have a look a the release notes for Multiwii 2.3 code.
Best of luck..
hi , will this board work strait out the box or do i have to go through the program ? and also iam confused on what setting on the tx i need , i have seen loads of vids but some are in acro mode and some are in heli mode is this just personal preference
+andy richards You need to set it all up, the videos in this playlist will help. Best of luck!
Hi, thanks for your great informative videos. But I have several questions left:
1) I left my drone project for 3 months and continuing it right now. So what I have found out is that Multiwii Crius V2.6 controller is not working properly. It gets hot too hot while connecting it through hand made arduino ftdi connector, although before everything with the same connections did not raise any error. Do you have some assumptions or advises regarding this issue?
2) Basically is it possible that Multiwii is burned out?
P.S.
These are the following notices:
1) Right side LED is NOT lighting, only one LED with direction drawn above is on.
2) Atmega chip gets an extremely hot during connection with hand made Arduino ftdi driver.
3) I can't upload the Arduino files. Following error is shown: "avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding"
Thanks for your help in advance!
The MultiWii is very dated technology now. It's 8 but and has limited development underway for new features now compared with more modern flight controllers. I've not used one for over 4 years so everything I knew are in these videos. See my flight controller comparison videos for modern equivalents that are more powerful, work better and are easier to setup.. Best of luck!
hello m8, im just trying to set a board up but it says there is a problem with the drivers, and I cant program a port in to arduino, any ideas??
The standard drivers in Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 should auto-detect and load, if not you can try the drivers here - www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm
If they don't work then my advice is to go back to your supplier for support...
Best of luck!
Hi i cant get my driver to install correctly. How should the FTDI appear in the device management when the driver is installed correctly. It is currently USB-Serial Controller.
Thanks
I've seen/heard of loads of problem with clone FTDI adapters. We only use FTDI Basic boards here.. Best of luck..
i got a new prob. now. i was trying to change some setting using bluetoooth and something went wrong and the only thing i changed was in yaw. now the quad motors will not start spinning untill i bring the throttle up to 70 % and the motors spin up one at a time. what could i have done to cause this prob.
thanx.
No idea sorry. Think about what you were changing when it happened and try to work backwards. If all else fails, reinstall the code and recalibrate..
Best of luck.
Hi, when I try to select the serial port in options, tools>serial port, it is faded and I cant click on the one I need.Please help.
+Callum McLachlan Happy to help but please watch ruclips.net/video/olIqTiSJHIY/видео.html and come back to me with more detail of what you've tried..
Coul I just change the cabes from the esc to the motors? thanks for your help!!
+Robert Jiggens Sorry - I don't follow. If this is in reply to another comment then please reply there as it helps me to keep track of the conversation.. Best of luck.
hi. i want to build a tricopter and i was wondering if with the multiwii you can have 2 motors spining in on direction and the other one spin oposet direction?
+Robert Jiggens check out the documentation for the multi qui software you will use. With a tri, it normally doesn't matter.. Best of luck with the build..
Thanks all clear now!
If I want to program like an "OH NO!" switch on my controller for my RC Plane (a switch that you use if you think you're about to crash, then it goes back to straight and level), how do program my CRIUS Multiwii SE v0.2 for that?
I'm very out of date with this system now, I'd have a look in the forums. I'd suspect that settings up the failsafe on the receiver for the 'self level' mode you want would be the best bet? Best of luck!
@@Painless360 How would I set up a failsafe on it?
See my videos on whatever radio you have... best of luck
this video is very helpfull :D thankyou!
i have a question though. if i were to make my quadcopter with multiple sonar sensors, which code would i have to change or add?
thankyou.
Not sure it would support that as there is only one trigger and echo pin.. If you figure it out let me know! :D
okay, thanks for your answer. im trying to make my quadcopter avoid the ceiling as well thats what the extra sonar sensors are for. if i figure it out, i'll let you know ^^
Is there any benefit of looking at a MultiWii these days over a full Naze32? I know MultiWii has a longer history but Naze is coming out of it's infancy and I can spot some obvious advantages.
Onboard micro usb by default. Nearly nothing which looks like code. A faster possibly more responsive processor.
My guess is better GPS performance on the MultiWii maybe?
Other obvious thing is price :) Multiwii is much cheaper. If you not making something expensive then it is multiwii.
Hi, I have a super x which uses the mx nano multiwii v1.31. In config h Which board would I pick. please can you help.
I've not tried it myself but //#define NANOWII looks like the best bet..
Best of luck!
do I need to disconnect everything from the board to do this? or can I just connect it while its in the quad with motors and receiver connected?
staslig Either works but I would make sure the board works before plugging anything in so you can return it if you can't flash it or it will not power on..
Happy building!
Good morning, great project i'm using the same multiwii crius, but the led isn't blink, and when i'm going to compile the program it's say to me "stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding". what can it be?
We have a whole video on that error.. I'd take a look at that video. Hope it helps..
Hey I’m making a multwii follow me drone ...I know how to use gps and Bluetooth module to make a follow me drone but I want to add simple voice control to it like Start , Back To Home , Off etc ..please tell me how should I proceed ..waiting for a reply thank you
If there is an answer then it’ll be in the forums or wiki. Best of luck!
Also, when I flashed the board and programed it , it was all hooked up on the quad. Would this matter?
Steve B Shouldn't make a difference but I always pull off the ESC connections when flashing to avoid the USB trying to power more than it needs to (old habit from the KK2.0 days when you had to pull all of the cables when flashing firmware)Best of luck with it.
Hey, it's me again. Greetings! I was looking for instructions on the Crius multiwii 2.5 failsafe set up. I probably overlooking it because I know you covered everything, I just dont know where to find it.
+Derrick Mitchell we normally set up the failsafe on the Rx to drop the throttle.. Best of luck!
Hey I went through the videos and was close to getting my quadcopter to fly, however I went back into the folder to open up multiwiiconf but there was an error saying "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel" it used to open then all of a sudden this started to show up. How do I fix this? (I was using Windows 32 bit before on a windows 8 computer).
Are you clicking on the .exe file?
yes I am. I used to click on it and the application would immediately open. However now just the error comes up
Not sure then. I would re-download it and ask the developers for help. Best of luck.
Btw, you should do a vid to compare between diff flight controllers!
***** I have a hidden video for subscribers who ask - ruclips.net/video/k4tQAmg2ssA/видео.html
Hope it is what you are after.. Happy flying!
Painless360
hi painless 360 i had found in my multiwii gui that the motor speed decrease slowly and move the throttle stick to top it does not go to full throttle it just gose upto which it is last decreases but when i move the throttle to the bottom & then back top full then the motor gose to full throttle . But within few seconds it started to decrease again so every thing is ok or something is wrong. By the way i am using it in auto level modemode.
Does it fly ok? Many boards will be a bit confused when they don't get the feedback from an actual flight. You can always recalibrate the escs again. Best of luck!
Electronic projects naze32 sbus
ok, so I ended up having to change my board type to "multiwii mini" in arduino, and it worked, but now my multiwiiconf keeps saying "windows cannot find javaw.exe" ..... any ideas how to sort this out?
If you Google the error then you'll find lots of pages that cover the resolution. You need to install/update Java on your machine. It can be downloaded from java.com/en/download/
Best of luck.
cheers m8, I managed to get it going on w7, still having driver problem on my w8 laptop but at east I can carry on now :)
How to I fix the error (serial open not declared in this scope.) I have been messing with this for week and can't load. Multiwii 2.1
+murry blankenship Use an older version of the Arduino code.. Best of luck!
I am using the same board (FC) Multiwii CRIUS SE v2.6. and i connected the GPS and it works fine, its multiwiiConf GUI also working fine giving the location values. when i connect my (FC) board to WinGUI to give flight plan, it is not working, saying "port not selected, select the right port" ? what should i do?
Happy to help but please watch ruclips.net/video/olIqTiSJHIY/видео.html and come back to me with more detail of what you've tried..
Throughout the code the word SERVOS has been used. Are they referring to the DC motor itself or the ESC or something else?
+Chinmayi Kaushik You only need to edit code in the Config.h section. Best of luck with it..
Thank you!
How long does it take you to flash the board? Mine has been uploading for two hours already! Using Arduino 1.0.5, Windows 10, Multiwii v2.6, Dell XPS 9300 and the FTDI adaptor that came with the board. Ordered a replacement adapter - just in case :)
Not that long, I'd suggest something is wrong. It should take a couple of mins max..
Hoped you would say that. The replacement FTDI adapter is due in a couple of days. I fiddle and faff a bit more in the meantime.
Hi. I have a problem. When I tur on quadcopter, and give it a max throttle all propellers is rotating at same speed. But in a few seconds top right and bottom left motor starts to spin gradually slower. Could you tell what should I do? :/
Have you tried to hover it? This is common when testing the model on a flat surface..
Yes, I have. It just take off one side of it and crashes
+Māris ruclips.net/video/nnRf44_aHv0/видео.html may help.
ruclips.net/video/nnRf44_aHv0/видео.html may help
yessss. thankyou :))))
I have a AIO Pro and I tried to do this but the arduino software gives me some error messages for not being able to detect the board type or something like that.
Tricky to help without the error message. I'd Google the error message you're getting as I'm sure another pilot would have seen it and fixed it. Best of luck!
Sorry to be such a pain, but now I am getting a "compiling" error when I try to upload to the board. Maybe I should try a different kind of flight control board?
Mike Kevins you can if you'd like. I appreciate you are frustrated but giving up will mean you won't learn what the issue is and who's to say that another board will be trouble free?I'm happy to provide help but simply writing 'getting a "compiling" error' isn't useful to me at all. Which compiling error? What exactly does it say? Can you post a video showing the issue and the files you are using? Best of luck with it..
U tried the throttle angle correction in the code yet?
Not yet, I tend to adjust for this automatically. How about you?
hi chap , great vids on this , but iam wondering is there a way to make the quad more agile as trying to get my quad to flip is more like a huge barrel roll , any tips
+andy richards Lots, use rate mode and increase the rates by the side of the settings for roll and pitch. Happy flying!
ok mate thanks will load it up on the lap to and have a look to see if i can find it
17:19, you can see it my the side of the PID settings..
ok will look at the weekend
hi fella any chance you could do a vid on how to put in good settings for acrobatics with a 250 quad
I have the multiwii se v 2.6 I cant find the software download anywhere. I tried the Arduino 2.4 on your link but it wont load to the board. Is there something else I can try. Thanks.
+thra5herxb12s what's the error? Should work..
+thra5herxb12s Not sure what you're describing.. The steps are all covered in the video..
I found the right screen but yours has 14 options and mine has 20 I cant find config h When I click what you did it showed a different menu config h is on it but I cant click it.
+Painless360 I found it all now many thanks indeed. I had to slow your video down by .5 sounds pretty comical especially with the auto generated subtitles but made it easier to keep up with what you were doing.
Hi dear
i have MWC 2.5SE, BLUETOOTH and GPS UBLOC 06 can i wired up all of it in same time?
Watch the videos and they cover where you plug them in -
ruclips.net/video/E45mxwl-jxM/видео.html
and
ruclips.net/video/UJrErUlnJSI/видео.html
You can see they use different ports..
Best of luck with it!
Hey I have a question I have a multiwii it is setup already but know I'd like to change the failsafe options and my question is how can I display the actuall code on the multiwii in the Arduino programmer hope you can help me it is a crius v se 2.0
You can't 'uncompile' it so you need to find the arduino sketch use to program the board and edit it. Best of luck..
Ok thanks I have done it now 😉 it is for my Dad I'll write you if it flies
Best of luck with the maiden!
can you five me the link for ftdi coonector
Hello
The video was very clear. I have followed all the steps as you mentioned. Everything seems fine till we open the MultiWiiConfig and select the COM and read, Once i click the start but the whole window is disppaearing. Please hel me with this. I have been searchiong for error i didnt find any.
+Vijay Sai I've not use this flight controller for a very long time, I never saw this problem when I did. I suggest having a good look in the forums, hopefully someone in there will have seen it and be able to give you an idea. Best of luck
Painless360
Thanks a lot for the prompt reply!
Painless360
Can you suggest an exact forum where I can able to find answers to this type of questions.
Google is your friend here.. Best of luck!
I have been doing some research locally. Unfortunately, no one in my area has had any experience that has not been negative. I am told to skip the Chinese junk and buy a Naza board, to the tune of around $300+. Not going to happen. Should I just order another board and adapter and try again? I am at a total loss for options and frustrated beyond my capacity to cope. Any ideas?
Funny how those who have no experience resort to the negative comments isn't it?
These boards are great but I can't tell if the issues are due to a hardware issue with the board(s) of your level of experience with them. The Naze32 is not that expensive if you get them from places like eBay but you run the same risks.
There are easier to setup boards that may be better for you at this point in your RC hobby. This may help you make a choice - ruclips.net/video/k4tQAmg2ssA/видео.html
Can I email you my config h settings to see if you see anything wrong? Its all loaded to the board and motors are calibrated through config h also. My motors are not running at even speeds. My DX6i is also set correctly. Thanks
Steve B Sounds odd. Have you calibrated the ESCs (ruclips.net/video/OOplk52R4no/видео.html)?
Yep, through config h
You don't calibrate the ESCs using config.h, you only setup the type of ESC you are using. Two very different things.
Best of luck with it.
Painless360 I have calibrated both ways. I tried the Config h with this line ----- /* to calibrate all ESCs connected to MWii at the same time (useful to avoid unplugging/re-plugging each ESC)
Warning: this creates a special version of MultiWii Code
You cannot fly with this special version. It is only to be used for calibrating ESCs
Read How To at code.google.com/p/multiwii/wiki/ESCsCalibration */
#define ESC_CALIB_LOW MINCOMMAND
#define ESC_CALIB_HIGH 2000
//#define ESC_CALIB_CANNOT_FLY // uncomment to activateseems to calibrate fast but I will try again with the Dx6i. Thanks again. Your a great help.
When uploading the firmware, it shows error..
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hello my friend, i'v tried to update my multiwii se v2.5 to the firmwear 2.3 and after this, i cant activate my board with the yaw controler.... please help me :/
+bruno scotton I would check the endpoints and look in the code in case there is something you need to change. We've not done much with 8bit Multiwii for about a year now so we're not up to date.. Best of luck!
hi guys need help urgent. all nights after work I am spebding to repair my racing drone.
basicly I had a slighterror of mine and I had broke my props when did take off. It costed me with broken props. then suddenly I discovered tha one of four ekectric motors did not rotate. instead did slight mivement then gave me a beep signal. I thought engine is fried so I change it. after resoldering E.Engine still had the same problem. Clearly could be fried ESC. So I changed it too.
after job done with soldering. I found out that I my drone do not respond to a drone no more. is that mean I need to calibrate my Flight controll board?
here some stats about my drone.
Crius MultiWii SE v2.5 loaded with the least version of MultiWii (2.4 although it says 2.3 to keep it compatible with older software) this was chosen because it is without a doubt the best modular & configurable controller on the market, it has more inputs & outputs than you could ever need, i
ESC RW.RC Simonk firmware, BEC:5V3A
15A
2-4sLipo
rotors Emax MT2206 - 1900kv
+Aleks Cortez If a motor is 'twitching' then it normally means that one of the three connections from the ESC to the motor isn't working. This can be due to a broken wire, damaged winding in the motor or ESC phase being fried. You will need to recalibrate the new ESC once it's back together but that will not stop the drone powering on or arming. Best of luck.
i really need help pls
i want to reflash my crius se v2.5
but when i try to upload the sketch multiwii2.4 or the eeprom_clear
in arduino there shows this avrdude"programmer not responding" message
i do the same as you do ... platine comport
programmer AVRisp
bluetooth is disconnected while flashing
anybody can help me please?
You can't have the BT and USB connected at the same time, unplug anything in the UART port and try again.
Best of luck.
Painless360 bluetooth is not connected but it still doesnt work
i dont know what to do
maybe i need a new ftdi adapter
but the adapter workt for flashing the gps i2c
Hello again, what board would you recommend that is easy to program with no hassles? Thanks
Hi Steve, watch this unlisted video as it covers this and compares the boards I've used on the channel - ruclips.net/video/k4tQAmg2ssA/видео.html
Hope it helps..
Painless360 Thank you. I think cc3d is for me.
Any idea what would cause what sounds like the motors are surging. I have a pretty stable flight but its sounds like surging I hear. Thanks
Could be the gains or sometimes vibration can cause some very weird behaviour..
Any video of it?
Painless360 Not yet. I have just resoldered the wires to the frame. I will give that a try.
Hello good afternoon
I am from Colombia
my English is not good
I have a problem with a multiwii
And program it, and program the esc
But when I connect everything to the plate, it starts beeping steadily
I do not know what I can do
please help
Thank you
Happy to help but please watch ruclips.net/video/olIqTiSJHIY/видео.html and come back to me with more detail of what you've tried..
can config/flash be done over bluetooth w/ a pc?
+Vernon Kalugdan I've not tried it. I don't think BT would work. I've not tried it here but if you do let me know how you get on..
Just a thought, the multiwii 2.5v says it has a 3.3v regulator. We still use the 5v board option right?
Steve B Yep, 5v :)
I keep getting and error avrdude trying to use that board. I tried another board and it uploaded or seemed to fine but will not fly. could it be because of my windows 8.1? Thanks again
Doubtful. More like the settings of the board are wrong. See ruclips.net/video/EEWE4PZL4TE/видео.html for help with the avrdude error..
Best of luck
I got it to load only on the Arduino mini w/ AT Mega 328. Should this work?
If it reported that it has worked and verified then it looks good..
Hi,I want to know from where did you download that zip file MULTIWII_2_3.
(3.53)
Painless360 what does (3.53) mean
Watch the video at 3:53 to see the answer to your question..
Hey could you post the link to the fdti board, since the one I found was worth INR 3,243 (54.05$)!
ruclips.net/video/qLaH4qkJNt0/видео.html, search for FTDI Basic and you'll find them!
Happy flying!
Got it!
Thanks!
please help me windows 7 does not recognize my MultiWii I reinstalled the drive but nothing does not work then java gives me a lot of mistakes I uninstalled is setup dinuovo but to no avail I do not know how to look your answer greetings
Tricky to help without you letting me know what the 'mistakes' actually say.
Install/update Java and make sure the FTDI adapter is a real one (has FTDI' on the chip. If it's not got that then search for FTDI basic on eBay and get yourself one..
Best of luck.
Where did you buy this board?
muziekklas Usual places - Banggood.com, eBay etc
can i use a multiwii se v1.0 , mine has v1.0 not v2.0
I’ve not used that one here. Best of luck!
what do i do if i cant open the multiwii conf i get c:\programdata\oracle\java\javapath\javaw.exe unspecified error. so im kind of stuck there.
If you google the error you'll find that this is due to a problem with the Java installation. Run an update and see if that helps.. Good luck!
Painless360 hi thanks for the vid i have downloaded both 2.3 and 2.4 how ever i dont have what multiwii.cpp and multiwii.h and not what u say to go on can u help please
I just checked and downloaded a fresh set of code from code.google.com/p/multiwii/
Works fine. Please post a video of exactly what you are doing so I can see..
Ok thank you painless360. Once this iss all done will this self level in the air or will this be like a helicopter?? I found it in the end i had to type it in and it came streight up thanks again good videos...
Much more stable than a Helicopter, more like a co-axial (if you've flown one of those).
Best of luck with it.
I bought a plug-in play board I do not have that little thing to hookup the whole reason I bought this board was because I wanted to be able to plug my stuff in and just fly now I have to jump through all these hoops in order to get the stupid thing to work isn't that just lovely, why don't they have pre-built software already in it.
MultiWii is ancient technology now. I've not used it for well over 3 years.. See my later Quad builds, kit picks and review videos for more modern choices.. Best of luck!
where to buy the piece to connect it to the usb?
Search on eBay for FTDI Basic and get one that looks like mine. ruclips.net/video/qLaH4qkJNt0/видео.html
grazie!
Can we use a ttl to usb converter?
Maybe but we don't. Best of luck
how can i make brushed motor quadcopter using arduino.
please help me
No idea. Best of luck!
How much time does it take to upload?
+vansh gupta This is all covered in the video. Best of luck!
HI when ever I upload it says no such file or directory. Please Help
Thanks
all sorted now but how to i engage the motors my board flashes blue and then the blue led flashes in a different pattern for one second when i pull the stick down to the bottom left. Thanks
George Carter ruclips.net/video/lc4ECi6JYX4/видео.html should help.
Best of luck!
hi is there anyway to reduce the throttle range as my end points do not adjust enough to stop it taking off by its self. Thanks
I would check on the radio menu to make sure that you can get a broader range, some radios have 'extended endpoints' options in the menu that may need to be turned on to get the 1060-1860 ranges for the throttle channel..
Bets of luck..
does this board will not have a conflict with my PDB with UBEC?
+Aj Christian Arboleda sorry, I don't understand the question. Please see the rest of the videos in the series for how I built ours. Best of luck!
what I mean is, I have a powerboard where my 4 OPTO ESC's and 1 UBEC were soldered. my question is if this kind of Flight controller will not affect the UBEC soldered on powerboard?
Without being able to see what PDB you're talking about, tricky to answer. You'll need 5v from somewhere to power the MultiWii and if your PDB has a UBEC on it that will do that, that will work great. Best of luck!
how to debug?
avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding
hello..i have problem with multiwiiconf..it doesn't work on my cumputer..hope you can help me with problem..thanks
+mark anthony cadiz Happy to help but please watch ruclips.net/video/olIqTiSJHIY/видео.html and come back to me with more detail of what you've tried..
+Painless360 my problem is the multiwiiconfig it doesn't run on my desktop or laptop
Well don't I just get the "Duh!" of the year award! :) The FTDI adapter that came with the board attaches vertically. So muggins here gets it the wrong way round. All the pretty blinkies still worked so DumDum thought everything was OK. So the lesson is, when checking something don't make sure it looks right make sure it is right!.
+Robin Lauryssen-Mitchell happens to us all. Glad you've sorted it! Happy flying!