Excellent job! Can you adjust how much the CX-20 banks left, right, backward or forward? I'm having a problem where my CX-20 is very difficult to fly towards me. It does not bank enough to get good speed going. Every other direction works perfectly. Thanks
I used my sj6000 camera on the CX-20 and it attaches well between the supplied mount bracket and one supplied with the SJ6000. Also recommend when lifting off with the camera don't be shy with the throttle till it clears the ground. with the camera mounted, it is FRONT heavy and has the tendency to tip forward and props WILL touch the ground. So I goose it just a bit till it's off, then throttle back.
I got my CX 20 yesterday and the disc that came with it can't be opened on any of my computers. And I can't find any PDF instructions online . I was under the impression I could set way points for this drone but I have no idea how without instructions or GPS software. Any idea where I can get this stuff and also the link to the software in your description box lead me to a module that's already a feature of this drone.
Have you found a method to avoid the right legs in the frame?Thank YouP.X. : you are even fly it nowadays?And , do you think that the zero version is a good buy anyway? I don' t like too many tunings tricks tweecks ect. if you know what I mean. ☺Thank You
Hi Chico. I got my CX20 open source a month ago and it has been doing ok. I have done all the things that the instruction said to do before flying. Do I need to do a update on the software if everything is working for me. I rarely fly in GPS mode. I have been doing videos of housing and property areas so I stay in manual mode.
Question. I had to change out one of the front motors in my CX-20. Everything works fine except when I push the Forward stick it veers off to the right slightly. Is there a simple way to re-calibrate the motors RPMs or something using the software? Is this hard to do? and can you provide a link for that software for MAC? I'm nervous to tinker with its programming. Thanks.
Hey Drone Chico , I really like your videos. I just ordered the CX-20 and I expect to get it next week so I've been trying to figure out how to use this thing before it comes. I have a couple question for you since you seem like you have some experience flying this thing. First... What kind of prop guards did you install on your CX-20 and where did you buy them? Second... Do have an instructional video on flying basics? If not, it would be very helpful if you made one. I've had a hard time finding simple videos on how use the different flying modes, how to calibrate it, how to take-off/land etc.... Thanks for your help and I hope to see more videos!
Spencer Voges I ordered standard prop-guards from here: www.amazon.com/Blueskysea-Cheerson-Quadcopter-Propeller-Bracket/dp/B00LTSUVPQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425290182&sr=8-3&keywords=cheerson+cx-20+prop Yes i will make an instructional video on the basic operation of the CX-20 very shortly. Thank you for your support Spencer!
I have been struggling trying to understand what version of the CX-20 I should go with. I want to make sure it has all the standard features like Return to Home, etc. but I want it to have a feature that keeps left as left right as right even if the quad is spinning like a top. Would you know if the stock open source version has that feature? thanks Ken
Ah, i was in the same situation, from what Ive found out, each model comes with those features and your also asking about Flight Direction Locked Mode. The bigshark controller uses the toggle switches at the top left and right of the controller. Its usually Switch "B" to '1' and Switch "A" to '1'. This should be standard for each model Ken, Hope that helps!
Hey can you give me a little advice? Moving up from my Syma X5C-1, and the cx-20 has caught my eye. I want to ad camera of course but which one? Gopro, sj4000, mobius.... Also wanting to setup fpv to my droid tablet so can with that also? This is my first step up so be easy on me.
Yes, the CX-20 saves your settings. However it will reset to a default rth altitude/ and flight parameter when plugged back in to the computer. Sadly the big shark version does this, however the zero and open source do not reset based on the software they use.
I found the problem. The X8 Software Assistant Program doesn't work correctly in Windows 8 / 8.1 unless you run it in Windows XP compatibility mode, then it works correctly and saves the parameters to the Cx-20 (Bigshark)
Hi Chico, I just bought the CX-20, I know it is the 2nd version because it is camera ready, with the 5v & 12v and USB under the belly. I don't know which software it has or if it open or zero or what? I opened the GPS holder and it has a chip on a green round board??? So I am at a lost. When I get brave I will hook up to the PC and advice. I am green new!!
according to your video I do have the open-source type with the green computer chip in the top GPS cover. Does this software work with my quadcopter? Also I was flying it today and when I hit RTL it would only come over the landing spot and it would hover about 10 to 15 feet above ground not landing. Flies wild in manual mode and I've never hooked it up to the software any ideas what this could be?
Does your Cx-20 actually store and obey changes you make to the RTH and voltage alarm? When I use the software it lets me change the values, but does not seem to save them to the CX-20
I found the problem. The X8 Software Assistant Program doesn't work correctly in Windows 8 / 8.1 unless you run it in Windows XP compatibility mode, then it works correctly and saves the parameters to the Cx-20 (Bigshark)
Hello dear. please tell me how high you can raise and ulitity to the side? I want to buy .. my camera is.. and will be transferable feedback to the phone when it wakes to record during the flight I will see what removes it???
mine has a tiny chip it doesn't even fill up the dome. its about a half n inch long and less then half inch wide. looks nothing like what you had on your screen none of them. do you know what one that might be? oh it has like a tinny looking micro chip connected. thank you. Man you know your stuff!!!
My GPS Receiver is Blue inside, Or I should say the round disk is Blue with the computer chip. I'm wondering if this software will run on Windows 10 ??
My CX 20 is on it's way and this video really helped me out, I am getting the open source version and I already have the big shark software, now I just need to open the GPS and pick the right version right?
David Gennetti When you connect your quad-copter to the computer and open the big shark software it should automatically identify and connect. With the open sourced version you can do so much more with a tablet and a COM setup for live feedback and control. Have fun!
Well done video that is very informative. About 4 months ago I made the mistake of choosing the Flying 3D X8 over the CX because it had telemetry. Big mistake what a pos, I will be putting a video up soon about it. Last week I picked up a 350 QX3 that is perfect so far but when I saw 228 for the CX 20 US warehouse had to get it LOL.
Drone Chico or anyone that can shed some light. I downloaded the X8-assistant. but I can't seem to expand it. I stroll just like you showed in the video, but nothing happens no arrow, also the sat view when I click on log show me in some where in the ocean of the coast of Africa. I am in Thailand, also I get no sats on the screen. Did I load something wrong. I do notice that when I set it to fly it takes 5+ mins to load up the sats??
I'm wondering if you might be able to help. My Quanum Nova will not connect to Big Shark. The USB cable is A OK. The GPS is the Open source with compass on the top and the flight controller is the Quanum Nova version. On one occasion the systems recognised the controller as Arduino Mega 2560 bu no drivers. Any ideas?
I have the CX-20 Auto Pathfinder, and it's driving me nuts... LOL I have seen countless videos of people showing how to set this up, and seeing so many saying one thing and another, I'm wondering who is right... My sat receiver is Blue with a square chip in the middle, and on that chip I see L 0062 and on a bar code I see CX20 GPS 2016.1 Would you have any idea of what this means? On the user manual, ( D ) and the little cd disk has nothing more than videos showing the CX-20 in flight...
I have a Cheerson CX20 and on my first flight the power cut off at about 15 ft and it came down. I. tried to get help from Hobbytron where I bought and they just blow me off. I've taken it two two repair shops for quads but here in San Diego they mostly deal with DJI. The tech at each place said it was the flight controller or something internal, but they don't carry parts for a Cheerrson. I then heard there was more than one CX20 ( I guess 3 types), I have the Pathfinder and have been told I should have got the "shark" but then I read where they've had some internal problems as well I don't know what to do at this point with my colorful paperweight and even if some tech tried to explain how to "fix it myself" I'm just not that guy. Another viewer had asked what quad you would recommend to a guy that can fly and wants the features the GPS and computers offer, with limited funds. That's a good quad for the money and has the features that are handy,i.e RTL att hold etc.? I'd appreciate any suggestions (from anyone) Thanks- Steiner
got a new camera today and the cable I got with it done the trick for connecting misiion planner to the cx 20 max angle now 3500 job done tho it messed with my modes is there a table somewhere of how the original modes are layed out ?
Wow purchased Cx-20 open source flies great , until I tried mission planner now motors out sync and manual compass wont work, screwed everything up cant find any firmware to reload factory setting any help would be appreciate
Drone Chico Thanks for the response and your video. The various "versions" of this quadcopter are confusing to me. I'm eyeing the open source version at GearBest for ~$270 after coupon because I'm a software developer and it may be fun to mod or tweak. I don't know if that's the best choice, however. I want whatever model is the most solid/up to date. Can you give me any advice? I see you have the bigshark version and are pleased with it.
Jcink So far it has not failed, i would (for your purposes) open it up so that you can access the unused COM port on the inside. The open sourced version sounds best for manual updates, the big shark has a UI for updates and modifications, just be cautious with throttle limitations on the open sourced model (there are none). Hope that helps!
How do you calibrate it so it's stable in the air? I've seen videos where you can get the yellow and green light to flash back and forth and then you hover it for 20 seconds and it stabilizes it but I can't figure out how to get my big shark to do that
From what i have found is that by doing a standing alignment to reset the gyro works the best as well as adjusting your trims from the controller once in the air and not when its windy. The Hover adjustment is more of the manual approach and works about 80% of the time. However if you would like to try the hover adjustment, power on the quadcopter, bind to the controller, aquire gps and place on a flat surface. Then take the right joystick and place it down, and then to the bottom right untill the quadcopter flashes yellow and green. Take off and fly steady for 25 seconds and land. Then lock the motors and unlock them. This will save the calibration and you should be ok to fly!
Hi Guys, I need some help please. I downloaded the 8x asst sw, but it wont do anything when I plug in the CX 20 and open the SW. Do I have to click the update tab to make it work. I want to see my settings. I really don't know what CX 20 I have, any advice??
OH ! One more thing. The shock/vibration mount I took off and went to a rigid mounting. a rough landing and the bottom plate along with the camera came off the cx-20. The concept is good BUT...
I have my CX-20 (open) on order, i have the same camera coming (Gearbest are great) i have a 3 axis gimbal coming, a 5.8 rx and tx as well as the cable to adapt the signal from the rx to my laptop. I have also ordered a audible lost aircraft beeper. and spare props. and a cable with a tight 90 degrees connector from the camera. Do I have everything i need? Do i need another module for telemetry on the laptop? I am ordering the better charger, the 'eggbeater' antennae and extra batteries next month (need to let the credit card cool off, lol)
Drone Chico I hear you on that man. I really thought about it. so i ordered a spare set of props. I have prop guards on 3 or my mid sized (170-250mm) quads. i am feeling that if i take it easy, i should be OK (fingers crossed). I think i am a little gunshy about them since I have one of those smaller quads that is tress hugging, hanging off the guard. 2 Windstorms have failed to bring it back to earth. dronespotting.blogspot.ca/2015/02/taking-pictures-and-video.html BTW, I also ordered the omni antennae
Rob, once you get all that together let me know how it's working for you because I have been planning nearly all the same at gearbest too. It's kinda hard to find everything you need there in the search engines.... All I can find is the cx20 at $269 and extra batteries $31.75 each and low voltage alarms at $4.36 each.... can't find props or guards? How may I get 1000m out of this quad? GJI can go to 1500m???? Please email me some info when you have time my friend. kennyj_wsp@hotmail.com
SouthernPrinceKenny Oh, and something interesting i found out. If you add a telemetry system, you can apparently do 'follow me' mode. again, it will be tested and i will let you know
SouthernPrinceKenny Hi I have a CX-20 too and I search and found www.detelex.com they have a section with all CX-20 parts from props to guards carmera ect ect hope it is useful
Can someone please tell me what version does what? I want to get one of these quadcopters, but I'm looking the one that gives you the OSD along side the live video and Telemetry. I hear open source can do that with some upgrades , but can the others? Thanks in advance :)
something about you remembers me of sheldin from big bang theory and we didn't even get to see you lol anyhooo I wondered if I can get your help as you seem to be the guy for the job I have the open source version from banggood also I think my compass is in the dome up top and gps in the body if that helps any I'm used to faster quads and want to set the parameterers to allow more of a dive angle to fight more wind that and using mission planner would be good but when I plug the cx-20 in to the pc via usb under the machine the pc doesn't even see ive plugged it in my second problem would be mission planner seems to freeze a lot :( coming from someone that can build websites and has been flying for more years than he bares to count I just don't know where I'm going wrong lol thanks for your time in reading this and I hope you can help good video tho buddy keep it up
HI there, thanks so much for the awesome video and job well done. I'm planning on getting the open source version currently $269 at gearbest.com. I wish these would go as high as the DJI Phantom at 1500m or 4950 feet record in Turkey. The cx20 just has notes as 300m in info....... that's way to close to the ground. I want total out of sight and return home safely type capabilities...... Yesterday on ebay some was listing as 1000m version.... Is that really true? Do you have a gimbal with your sj4000 cam? What setting do you have your cam on on the video? Thanks so much and God Bless You my friend. Peace, Kenny J
SouthernPrinceKenny Its basic setup and hardware can only put it out a max of 500 meters so i would be skeptical of 1000m. If you would like to go further, slightly upgrade the Receiver/antenna and transmitter/antenna. I do not currently have a gimbal sadly. Its set at 1080HD on the SJ4000 at 30 FPS Thank you for the support Kenny!
I ordered one from GearBest and it never came until 2 months later after I had received a refund from the company because even though they supply the tracking they could NOT find out where it was at so i got money back and then about 1 week later it was sitting at my front door in plain sight for every one to see and I was surprised to see it still there since I am only one block from middle school but NO one signed for it . What should I do ?????
All of this stuff your telling us about would be really cool if we could see it but all I see is you pointing to a bright white TV screen . Not much help . The sat screen is the only thing I can make out . Kind of like me asking you how many fingers I am holding up .
Hey Dave, my has a blue/green round board with a white/gray chip, but I couldn't tell you if it is a big shark, little shark or open source or zero version??? Any ideal??
I had order one of these a week ago just waiting for it to arrive I will be taking it apart just to make sure its got no loose connections and also to find out which model it is
Drone Chico Just an FYI when I order it NEVER came and That was on January 15, 2015 . order date, Ship Date was January 21,2015 PayPal gave me my money back on March 21,2015 END of Story So I thought When I got home It was sitting at my front door (in plain sight ) on March 27, 2015 NO SIGNATURE NOTHING just sitting there . according to tracking it says SIGNATURE WAVED what ever that mean. It is VER 2 with all the Usb and Power & Aux on bottom Company said Nice doing business with me but I did NOT pay for it . What would you do at this point ?????
For the novice, myself and others, this is not a very good presentation: for me, does not flow in a way that I can keep up and understand, the fact that the display is too far away and out of frame has to be apparent to every viewer. I'm not going go one and. Pick this vid apart, it's not my way. Suffice to say I wasn't able to get much that I can apply to my level (newbie, novice) but it is an honest effort.
hi could you tell me how to do offline update ??? it is all in chineese when I open programe ....I updated from my original 4.2 v to 4.9 via x8 assistant buy I think I should have done step by step ie 1.44 then 1.48 then 1.49 because after updaring to 1.49 my xc 20 is very unstable in gps lock ....thanks in advace for any help
Chico - I know that you used a soft ware program - where did you get it from? From the internet or a disc. A disc came with it but I can't - play it because it's too small . hope you can assist . ssgtirv@gmail.com
Your vid was pivotal in my decision to get a CX-20. Knowing there is this software available is a huge selling point. For the quad and the software.
Excellent job! Can you adjust how much the CX-20 banks left, right, backward or forward? I'm having a problem where my CX-20 is very difficult to fly towards me. It does not bank enough to get good speed going. Every other direction works perfectly.
Thanks
I used my sj6000 camera on the CX-20 and it attaches well between the supplied mount bracket and one supplied with the SJ6000. Also recommend when lifting off with the camera don't be shy with the throttle till it clears the ground. with the camera mounted,
it is FRONT heavy and has the tendency to tip forward and props WILL touch the ground. So I goose it just a bit till it's off, then throttle back.
I got my CX 20 yesterday and the disc that came with it can't be opened on any of my computers. And I can't find any PDF instructions online . I was under the impression I could set way points for this drone but I have no idea how without instructions or GPS software. Any idea where I can get this stuff and also the link to the software in your description box lead me to a module that's already a feature of this drone.
Have you found a method to avoid the right legs in the frame?Thank YouP.X. : you are even fly it nowadays?And , do you think that the zero version is a good buy anyway? I don' t like too many tunings tricks tweecks ect. if you know what I mean. ☺Thank You
Hi Chico. I got my CX20 open source a month ago and it has been doing ok. I have done all the things that the instruction said to do before flying. Do I need to do a update on the software if everything is working for me. I rarely fly in GPS mode. I have been doing videos of housing and property areas so I stay in manual mode.
Question. I had to change out one of the front motors in my CX-20. Everything works fine except when I push the Forward stick it veers off to the right slightly. Is there a simple way to re-calibrate the motors RPMs or something using the software? Is this hard to do? and can you provide a link for that software for MAC? I'm nervous to tinker with its programming. Thanks.
Good Day Chico..like the tutorial...I have a question on this software, does this support the way point capabilities and if so and how?
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Mike
FYI The USA altitude limit for RC is 400 feet (130 meters)
very good workshop - like a scientist.
thank you
Hey Drone Chico , I really like your videos. I just ordered the CX-20 and I expect to get it next week so I've been trying to figure out how to use this thing before it comes. I have a couple question for you since you seem like you have some experience flying this thing. First... What kind of prop guards did you install on your CX-20 and where did you buy them? Second... Do have an instructional video on flying basics? If not, it would be very helpful if you made one. I've had a hard time finding simple videos on how use the different flying modes, how to calibrate it, how to take-off/land etc.... Thanks for your help and I hope to see more videos!
Spencer Voges I ordered standard prop-guards from here:
www.amazon.com/Blueskysea-Cheerson-Quadcopter-Propeller-Bracket/dp/B00LTSUVPQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425290182&sr=8-3&keywords=cheerson+cx-20+prop
Yes i will make an instructional video on the basic operation of the CX-20 very shortly.
Thank you for your support Spencer!
I have been struggling trying to understand what version of the CX-20 I should
go with. I want to make sure it has all the standard features like Return to Home, etc.
but I want it to have a feature that keeps left as left right as right even if the quad
is spinning like a top.
Would you know if the stock open source version has that feature?
thanks
Ken
Ah, i was in the same situation, from what Ive found out, each model comes with those features and your also asking about Flight Direction Locked Mode. The bigshark controller uses the toggle switches at the top left and right of the controller. Its usually Switch "B" to '1' and Switch "A" to '1'. This should be standard for each model Ken, Hope that helps!
Ken
Similar situation, Just ordered a CX-20 (open) from Banggood on-sale @
I found three downloads on the link you posted. Which one do I use? I have the bigflyshark version in my dome.
Hey can you give me a little advice? Moving up from my Syma X5C-1, and the cx-20 has caught my eye. I want to ad camera of course but which one? Gopro, sj4000, mobius....
Also wanting to setup fpv to my droid tablet so can with that also? This is my first step up so be easy on me.
Yes, the CX-20 saves your settings. However it will reset to a default rth altitude/ and flight parameter when plugged back in to the computer. Sadly the big shark version does this, however the zero and open source do not reset based on the software they use.
I found the problem. The X8 Software Assistant Program doesn't work correctly in Windows 8 / 8.1 unless you run it in Windows XP compatibility mode, then it works correctly and saves the parameters to the Cx-20 (Bigshark)
Hi Chico, I just bought the CX-20, I know it is the 2nd version because it is camera ready, with the 5v & 12v and USB under the belly. I don't know which software it has or if it open or zero or what? I opened the GPS holder and it has a chip on a green round board??? So I am at a lost. When I get brave I will hook up to the PC and advice. I am green new!!
DC "based on the software they use" what software would you reco. and where do I find it?
Thanks much your vid is very informative
Big shark fly. Com
+Drone Chico Can you save the settings you change and reload them from the software?
according to your video I do have the open-source type with the green computer chip in the top GPS cover. Does this software work with my quadcopter? Also I was flying it today and when I hit RTL it would only come over the landing spot and it would hover about 10 to 15 feet above ground not landing. Flies wild in manual mode and I've never hooked it up to the software any ideas what this could be?
Does your Cx-20 actually store and obey changes you make to the RTH and voltage alarm? When I use the software it lets me change the values, but does not seem to save them to the CX-20
I found the problem. The X8 Software Assistant Program doesn't work correctly in Windows 8 / 8.1 unless you run it in Windows XP compatibility mode, then it works correctly and saves the parameters to the Cx-20 (Bigshark)
Hello dear. please tell me how high you can raise and ulitity to the side? I want to buy .. my camera is.. and will be transferable feedback to the phone when it wakes to record during the flight I will see what removes it???
mine has a tiny chip it doesn't even fill up the dome. its about a half n inch long and less then half inch wide. looks nothing like what you had on your screen none of them. do you know what one that might be? oh it has like a tinny looking micro chip connected. thank you. Man you know your stuff!!!
What is the difference between the 4-Axis system and the 6-Axis system CX-20?
I see your is the 4-Axis version, but there are 6-Axis versions also.
Are there any benefits of what the open source version has compared to your unit?
Ken
Yes, you can use other piloting options like droid planner on a tablet.
My GPS Receiver is Blue inside, Or I should say the round disk is Blue with the computer chip. I'm wondering if this software will run on Windows 10 ??
is this software suitable for the open source as well? I find it more attractive than mission planner.
My CX 20 is on it's way and this video really helped me out, I am getting the open source version and I already have the big shark software, now I just need to open the GPS and pick the right version right?
David Gennetti When you connect your quad-copter to the computer and open the big shark software it should automatically identify and connect. With the open sourced version you can do so much more with a tablet and a COM setup for live feedback and control. Have fun!
Well done video that is very informative. About 4 months ago I made the mistake of choosing the Flying 3D X8 over the CX because it had telemetry. Big mistake what a pos, I will be putting a video up soon about it. Last week I picked up a 350 QX3 that is perfect so far but when I saw 228 for the CX 20 US warehouse had to get it LOL.
This is Great... How can you reset new ESC's from this Software ? ? ?
Does the quad come with blade guards?
My GPS is a BLUE CIRCLE. What version would that one be?
Chico - have a Mac computer - will the Big Shark software work on the Mac?
Drone Chico or anyone that can shed some light. I downloaded the X8-assistant. but I can't seem to expand it. I stroll just like you showed in the video, but nothing happens no arrow, also the sat view when I click on log show me in some where in the ocean of the coast of Africa. I am in Thailand, also I get no sats on the screen. Did I load something wrong. I do notice that when I set it to fly it takes 5+ mins to load up the sats??
I have the open source version and the battery warning is beeping do you know how to reset it.
I'm wondering if you might be able to help. My Quanum Nova will not connect to Big Shark. The USB cable is A OK.
The GPS is the Open source with compass on the top and the flight controller is the Quanum Nova version. On one occasion the systems recognised the controller as Arduino Mega 2560 bu no drivers. Any ideas?
Im having trouble with connecting to pc.. Software doesn't find (connect) to quad once plugged in.. Any ideas?
I have the CX-20 Auto Pathfinder, and it's driving me nuts... LOL I have seen countless videos of people showing how to set this up, and seeing so many saying one thing and another, I'm wondering who is right... My sat receiver is Blue with a square chip in the middle, and on that chip I see L 0062 and on a bar code I see CX20 GPS 2016.1 Would you have any idea of what this means? On the user manual, ( D ) and the little cd disk has nothing more than videos showing the CX-20 in flight...
did you ever get an answer to this? I have the same blue chip - except mine is a cirocomm L0057...
I have a Cheerson CX20 and on my first flight the power cut off at about 15 ft and it came down.
I. tried to get help from Hobbytron where I bought and they just blow me off.
I've taken it two two repair shops for quads but here in San Diego they mostly deal with DJI.
The tech at each place said it was the flight controller or something internal, but they don't carry parts for a Cheerrson.
I then heard there was more than one CX20 ( I guess 3 types), I have the Pathfinder and have been told I should have got the "shark" but then I read where they've had some internal problems as well
I don't know what to do at this point with my colorful paperweight and even if some tech tried to explain how to "fix it myself" I'm just not that guy.
Another viewer had asked what quad you would recommend to a guy that can fly and wants the features the GPS and computers offer, with limited funds.
That's a good quad for the money and has the features that are handy,i.e RTL att hold etc.? I'd appreciate any suggestions (from anyone) Thanks- Steiner
+Chase Lowenstein ALL i CAN SAY IS XK 380!!!
got a new camera today and the cable I got with it done the trick for connecting misiion planner to the cx 20 max angle now 3500 job done tho it messed with my modes is there a table somewhere of how the original modes are layed out ?
please help with the zero version i can't connect it to the pc
please if you have any info about it
Hi there, Is it the same software for all 3 versions, I'm waiting for mine and it's suppose to be the open source version.
tengo el problema que después de despegar, tras un rato, se descontrola y se va para donde quiere.
Alguna solución?
Wow purchased Cx-20 open source flies great , until I tried mission planner now motors out sync and manual compass wont work, screwed everything up cant find any firmware to reload factory setting any help would be appreciate
Great video, keepem coming.......Thanks
Which is the newer model, the nova or the bigshark version?
The Quanum nova CX-20 is the base model, the bigshark, zero, and open sourced are branches off that.
Drone Chico Thanks for the response and your video. The various "versions" of this quadcopter are confusing to me. I'm eyeing the open source version at GearBest for ~$270 after coupon because I'm a software developer and it may be fun to mod or tweak. I don't know if that's the best choice, however. I want whatever model is the most solid/up to date. Can you give me any advice? I see you have the bigshark version and are pleased with it.
Jcink
So far it has not failed, i would (for your purposes) open it up so that you can access the unused COM port on the inside. The open sourced version sounds best for manual updates, the big shark has a UI for updates and modifications, just be cautious with throttle limitations on the open sourced model (there are none). Hope that helps!
What software can you use for version zero?
Excellent video..thank you I learnt alot..
Vaklev Bastian Not a problem and thank you Vaklev!
How do you calibrate it so it's stable in the air? I've seen videos where you can get the yellow and green light to flash back and forth and then you hover it for 20 seconds and it stabilizes it but I can't figure out how to get my big shark to do that
From what i have found is that by doing a standing alignment to reset the gyro works the best as well as adjusting your trims from the controller once in the air and not when its windy. The Hover adjustment is more of the manual approach and works about 80% of the time.
However if you would like to try the hover adjustment, power on the quadcopter, bind to the controller, aquire gps and place on a flat surface. Then take the right joystick and place it down, and then to the bottom right untill the quadcopter flashes yellow and green. Take off and fly steady for 25 seconds and land. Then lock the motors and unlock them. This will save the calibration and you should be ok to fly!
Mine will not flash yellow and green how long should it take holding the stick down and right?
Hi does this work with the Quattro x twister ?
Hi Guys, I need some help please. I downloaded the 8x asst sw, but it wont do anything when I plug in the CX 20 and open the SW. Do I have to click the update tab to make it work. I want to see my settings. I really don't know what CX 20 I have, any advice??
OH ! One more thing. The shock/vibration mount I took off and went to a rigid mounting. a rough landing and the bottom plate along with the camera came off the cx-20. The concept is good BUT...
so how do you set way points and is there a way to wifi the link?
Link to software is dead
I have my CX-20 (open) on order, i have the same camera coming (Gearbest are great) i have a 3 axis gimbal coming, a 5.8 rx and tx as well as the cable to adapt the signal from the rx to my laptop. I have also ordered a audible lost aircraft beeper. and spare props. and a cable with a tight 90 degrees connector from the camera.
Do I have everything i need? Do i need another module for telemetry on the laptop?
I am ordering the better charger, the 'eggbeater' antennae and extra batteries next month (need to let the credit card cool off, lol)
It sounds like you have everything you need except for one thing. I'd highly recommend that you invest in prop-guards to protect your props.
Drone Chico
I hear you on that man. I really thought about it. so i ordered a spare set of props. I have prop guards on 3 or my mid sized (170-250mm) quads. i am feeling that if i take it easy, i should be OK (fingers crossed). I think i am a little gunshy about them since I have one of those smaller quads that is tress hugging, hanging off the guard. 2 Windstorms have failed to bring it back to earth. dronespotting.blogspot.ca/2015/02/taking-pictures-and-video.html
BTW, I also ordered the omni antennae
Rob, once you get all that together let me know how it's working for you because I have been planning nearly all the same at gearbest too. It's kinda hard to find everything you need there in the search engines.... All I can find is the cx20 at $269 and extra batteries $31.75 each and low voltage alarms at $4.36 each.... can't find props or guards? How may I get 1000m out of this quad? GJI can go to 1500m???? Please email me some info when you have time my friend. kennyj_wsp@hotmail.com
SouthernPrinceKenny
Oh, and something interesting i found out. If you add a telemetry system, you can apparently do 'follow me' mode. again, it will be tested and i will let you know
SouthernPrinceKenny
Hi I have a CX-20 too and I search and found www.detelex.com they have a section with all CX-20 parts from props to guards carmera ect ect hope it is useful
Can someone please tell me what version does what? I want to get one of these quadcopters, but I'm looking the one that gives you the OSD along side the live video and Telemetry. I hear open source can do that with some upgrades , but can the others?
Thanks in advance :)
where do you get the software the links no good ?
I can confirm which model is better
Thanks, most informative.
hello, as I know the maximum altitude reached by the drone? im spanish😂👌 I have the cx20gps
great video thank you.
something about you remembers me of sheldin from big bang theory and we didn't even get to see you lol anyhooo I wondered if I can get your help as you seem to be the guy for the job I have the open source version from banggood also I think my compass is in the dome up top and gps in the body if that helps any I'm used to faster quads and want to set the parameterers to allow more of a dive angle to fight more wind that and using mission planner would be good but when I plug the cx-20 in to the pc via usb under the machine the pc doesn't even see ive plugged it in my second problem would be mission planner seems to freeze a lot :( coming from someone that can build websites and has been flying for more years than he bares to count I just don't know where I'm going wrong lol thanks for your time in reading this and I hope you can help good video tho buddy keep it up
HI there, thanks so much for the awesome video and job well done. I'm planning on getting the open source version currently $269 at gearbest.com. I wish these would go as high as the DJI Phantom at 1500m or 4950 feet record in Turkey. The cx20 just has notes as 300m in info....... that's way to close to the ground. I want total out of sight and return home safely type capabilities...... Yesterday on ebay some was listing as 1000m version.... Is that really true? Do you have a gimbal with your sj4000 cam? What setting do you have your cam on on the video? Thanks so much and God Bless You my friend. Peace, Kenny J
SouthernPrinceKenny Its basic setup and hardware can only put it out a max of 500 meters so i would be skeptical of 1000m. If you would like to go further, slightly upgrade the Receiver/antenna and transmitter/antenna.
I do not currently have a gimbal sadly. Its set at 1080HD on the SJ4000 at 30 FPS
Thank you for the support Kenny!
I ordered one from GearBest and it never came until 2 months later after I had received a refund from the company because even though they supply the tracking they could NOT find out where it was at so i got money back and then about 1 week later it was sitting at my front door in plain sight for every one to see and I was surprised to see it still there since I am only one block from middle school but NO one signed for it . What should I do ?????
couldn't see anything you were pointing to...
All of this stuff your telling us about would be really cool if we could see it but all I see is you pointing to a bright white TV screen . Not much help . The sat screen is the only thing I can make out . Kind of like me asking you how many fingers I am holding up .
mine is a green/blue colour circle and its a big-shark?
Is the print that color or is the circuit board that color?
board
if yours is a bigshark version like mine go here
facebook.com/groups/1578787762334840/
if its a nova go here
facebook.com/groups/1422394371379565/
Hey Dave, my has a blue/green round board with a white/gray chip, but I couldn't tell
you if it is a big shark, little shark or open source or zero version??? Any ideal??
bigshark
if its got 0057 on it
this website it doesnt work..why :(
To anyone who has knowledge of the software. I have BS ver 1.3.0 is it safe to update to the firmware 1.4.0 ?? Reply will be appreciated
help me tremming my chersion cx30w
where do I get this software the link is DEAD
The link has been replaced with the most current information.
Thank you for letting me know!
I had order one of these a week ago just waiting for it to arrive I will be taking it apart just to make sure its got no loose connections and also to find out which model it is
***** That sounds like a good plan! FYI; check the motor leads to the PCB and inspect those solder points!
Drone Chico Just an FYI when I order it NEVER came and That was on January 15, 2015 . order date, Ship Date was January 21,2015
PayPal gave me my money back on March 21,2015
END of Story So I thought When I got home It was sitting at my front door (in plain sight ) on March 27, 2015 NO SIGNATURE NOTHING just sitting there .
according to tracking it says SIGNATURE WAVED what ever that mean.
It is VER 2 with all the Usb and Power & Aux on bottom
Company said Nice doing business with me but I did NOT pay for it .
What would you do at this point ?????
you sir have got a free cx20 lol, have fun with it!
hi gps on my one is blue rcirocomm L0057
For the novice, myself and others, this is not a very good presentation: for me, does not flow in a way that I can keep up and understand, the fact that the display is too far away and out of frame has to be apparent to every viewer. I'm not going go one and. Pick this vid apart, it's not my way. Suffice to say I wasn't able to get much that I can apply to my level (newbie, novice) but it is an honest effort.
its called Quanum not Quantum
Hello?
can't see the screen... waste of my time
hi could you tell me how to do offline update ??? it is all in chineese when I open programe ....I updated from my original 4.2 v to 4.9 via x8 assistant buy I think I should have done step by step ie 1.44 then 1.48 then 1.49 because after updaring to 1.49 my xc 20 is very unstable in gps lock ....thanks in advace for any help
Chico - I know that you used a soft ware program - where did you get it from? From the internet or a disc. A disc came with it but I can't - play it because it's too small . hope you can assist . ssgtirv@gmail.com
by the way according to you excellent video mind is green square open source