I just wanted to thank you for your help. Out of the 3 or 4 I contacted on RUclips your the one that responded 👍👍👍👍 Now I got to learn how to fly ROFLMAO 🤣
No problem like I said just make sure you servos are going the right way Launch in stable mode at 80% throttle when u get up to the height u want to be at drop the throttle down to 50% Make sure ur flying at a big field as for landing I normally coast in at 20 to 30 and when the plane is about level with my head I shut the throttle off and last. Make a video and post it so any mistakes we can see and help fix
Some questions: 1: when you arr on RTH mode, can you manually control the throttle? 2: which switch are you using on tx for changing modes RTH, fence etc. 3: how failsafe works? If you go out of signal , it will automatically turn back to home? Sorry for the questions, im new and so confused about flight controllers
1 from what i heard it manages the throttle for you BUT i always have my throttle at least half so i know for sure its getting throttle 2 i use a 3 position switch setup on channel 5 (can be any 3POS) 3 yes if you set up failsafe in you TX when you lose signal it should turn around and head home TEST IT OUT BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT and enjoy
I am dumb as nails but my advice wait for all go GPS lock send it click rth and make sure wing immediately begins to head home, most failsafe systems are designed to not engage when not armed. I'm installing one tonight and thanks for the look over my manual reads a lil differently but I'll let ya know how she goes and if it's the same for me I expect it will be and should work great just picking a wing.... lol 👍
Ivan, you mention in the video to set rtl or Geofence by turning the knob. Do I understand correctly, you can have either rtl or geofence, but not both?
if you turn the knob all the way to the right(pass the 3rd line) you only have RTH and anything starting from the left up to the 3rd line on the knob is Geo fence which is 35 meters to 300 Meters and when you hit the fence she will turn around But unlike RTH you will still have control If you don't touch the sticks she should fly straight back to you but remember Geo is not RTH
Make sure your above the tree lines but if your looking for both then have Geo fence on Fly in manual or Stabilization and when you know you out pass the Geo fence flick it in to that mode and she should turn around Enjoy
@@Mrfunkyfpv I have a sparrow m7 fc with GPS. I have it installed put on switch c 3 position. Switch in middle all works. Top and bottom no. I'm not sure if it correctly working. Hesitant to fly, till I'm sure. Thank you for responding
@@wadedittus3552 in top or bottom modes do the servos move at all. By lifting the plane and just moving it around then it is working u just have no throttle because the plane is not moving forward
Make sure you have it outside to get a GPS fix you should always have throttle in manual mode make sure you cables coming from the GPS is plugged all the way in to the sparrow unit
@@JohnnyrcNigeria when the ESC is done Beeping after 1 minute should have a lock on some SATS (it automatic locks home position each time you put in a new battery) When in the air flick in to RTH and the plane will come back and circle If you want to test put the plane on the Ground flick to RTH and you should see the alierions and elevators start twitching like crazy back and forth
It’s been a while since I used the FC if I remember I had to make a failsafe setting on my radio. But if u can I would strongly upgrade to the new sparrow osd version 3
@@dayyanhanif8493 I dont but it’s pretty simple the 4 wire white cable ( channel 1234 ) plugs in the rx u are using and the 3 wire plugs in to channel 5 on ur rx
@@AeroStuffFPV it depends on how you set it up If you set up failsafe with the knob to the right then only RTH If you set it up with the knob half way then Unless your passed the Fence mode limit then it would kick in BUT in fence mode you still have control
@@Mrfunkyfpv Thanks man. So it is usable for long distance? Lets say I want to fly up to 3.5km, this FC is suitable for RTH. Right? (I want to make sure)
Yes everything is working to RTH you must be in the air moving and waita few minutes before you launch just so you know you have some SATs she automatic locks home after a few Sats
@@chrisginn5073 50 Canadian and no solder yes old tech with no osd but idid rather RTH the osd any day if you need osd look into mirco osd thats what i have coming
I just wanted to thank you for your help. Out of the 3 or 4 I contacted on RUclips your the one that responded 👍👍👍👍
Now I got to learn how to fly ROFLMAO 🤣
No problem like I said just make sure you servos are going the right way Launch in stable mode at 80% throttle when u get up to the height u want to be at drop the throttle down to 50% Make sure ur flying at a big field as for landing I normally coast in at 20 to 30 and when the plane is about level with my head I shut the throttle off and last. Make a video and post it so any mistakes we can see and help fix
@@Mrfunkyfpv thank you I will. Just wai8for the clip now..fly safe
Some questions:
1: when you arr on RTH mode, can you manually control the throttle?
2: which switch are you using on tx for changing modes RTH, fence etc.
3: how failsafe works? If you go out of signal , it will automatically turn back to home?
Sorry for the questions, im new and so confused about flight controllers
1 from what i heard it manages the throttle for you BUT i always have my throttle at least half so i know for sure its getting throttle
2 i use a 3 position switch setup on channel 5 (can be any 3POS)
3 yes if you set up failsafe in you TX when you lose signal it should turn around and head home
TEST IT OUT BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT and enjoy
I am dumb as nails but my advice wait for all go GPS lock send it click rth and make sure wing immediately begins to head home, most failsafe systems are designed to not engage when not armed. I'm installing one tonight and thanks for the look over my manual reads a lil differently but I'll let ya know how she goes and if it's the same for me I expect it will be and should work great just picking a wing.... lol 👍
when in doubt there is a group of us on RCgroups but i normally wait 5 minuts before i take off on a 8000mah i have time and so far she comes back
Ivan, you mention in the video to set rtl or Geofence by turning the knob. Do I understand correctly, you can have either rtl or geofence, but not both?
if you turn the knob all the way to the right(pass the 3rd line) you only have RTH and anything starting from the left up to the 3rd line on the knob is Geo fence which is 35 meters to 300 Meters and when you hit the fence she will turn around But unlike RTH you will still have control If you don't touch the sticks she should fly straight back to you but remember Geo is not RTH
Make sure your above the tree lines but if your looking for both then have Geo fence on Fly in manual or Stabilization and when you know you out pass the Geo fence flick it in to that mode and she should turn around Enjoy
Thank you for your videos. My question is how can I track my plane in real time on my phones gps?
From what I use nowadays ardupilot Not sure of inav
ruclips.net/video/pfEAauyGtiQ/видео.html Making switching modes easier
Help I got one I'm trying to put it in my volantex ranger. I'm a first time pilot I have a flysky fsi6x can you lend a hand?
What do u need a hand with
@@Mrfunkyfpv I have a sparrow m7 fc with GPS. I have it installed put on switch c 3 position. Switch in middle all works. Top and bottom no. I'm not sure if it correctly working. Hesitant to fly, till I'm sure. Thank you for responding
@@wadedittus3552 in top or bottom modes do the servos move at all. By lifting the plane and just moving it around then it is working u just have no throttle because the plane is not moving forward
@@Mrfunkyfpv I'll check thanks
In top position green light flashing on T red solid on G middle just red on G bottom green solid on T red solid on G.
This correct?
I need a video on how you set this sir
My GPS don't seem to work
Just manual mode works
Others don't work and no throttle
Make sure you have it outside to get a GPS fix you should always have throttle in manual mode make sure you cables coming from the GPS is plugged all the way in to the sparrow unit
@@Mrfunkyfpv OK and In rth when flying it comes back?
@@JohnnyrcNigeria when the ESC is done Beeping after 1 minute should have a lock on some SATS (it automatic locks home position each time you put in a new battery) When in the air flick in to RTH and the plane will come back and circle If you want to test put the plane on the Ground flick to RTH and you should see the alierions and elevators start twitching like crazy back and forth
@@JohnnyrcNigeria Just make sure you set your Failsafe be for you fly out a few KM
@@JohnnyrcNigeria i have not had a problem yet its always come home
I see several folks have good success with this FC, please post a video of your plane flying with this FC. Thanks.
will do when i get the chance to get out
If you lose contact with the radio control, does it go into rth mode or just on the key?
It’s been a while since I used the FC if I remember I had to make a failsafe setting on my radio. But if u can I would strongly upgrade to the new sparrow osd version 3
hello friend greetings from Brazil! tell me something this controller has a barometer to maintain altitude, thank you
im not sure but i doubt it i think it runs off GPS data
@@Mrfunkyfpv Nope. Barometer on the board - needs it for the "Altitude Hold" mode when no GPS installed.🙂
Could you show us some example on Air RC Plane with this one controller?
i would but im waiting on a new motor for my plane it trust me its a good unit i going to get 3 more because there that good
Sorry, can you tell me how to set up the flight mode with 3 position switch?
If your using opentx go to the mixer page Channel 5 edit And source Your 3 pos
Then watch the video I linked on how to have manual at the to stab in the middle and RTH on the bottom
Olá, como sei qual modo de voo está selecionado?
Como escolho os modos de vôo na chave de 3 posições?
Not sure what ur asking but if you’re looking to set up a 3 pos do it on channel 5 and select a 3 pos
Do u have wiring image? For refrence
@@dayyanhanif8493 I dont but it’s pretty simple the 4 wire white cable ( channel 1234 ) plugs in the rx u are using and the 3 wire plugs in to channel 5 on ur rx
@@Mrfunkyfpv oke thank you very much🙏🙏🙏
Does it have return to home function?
yes it does if you turn the R knob all the way to the Right
Ivan Langford Thanks! Does it RTH in fence mode or when connection is lost?/failsafe?
@@AeroStuffFPV it depends on how you set it up If you set up failsafe with the knob to the right then only RTH If you set it up with the knob half way then Unless your passed the Fence mode limit then it would kick in BUT in fence mode you still have control
Just setup in fence mode and you willl be fine so if you passed 300m it would come back
@@Mrfunkyfpv Thanks man. So it is usable for long distance? Lets say I want to fly up to 3.5km, this FC is suitable for RTH. Right? (I want to make sure)
Video buil
Thanks
Did it work?
Yes everything is working to RTH you must be in the air moving and waita few minutes before you launch just so you know you have some SATs she automatic locks home after a few Sats
Worth the money?
@@chrisginn5073 50 Canadian and no solder yes old tech with no osd but idid rather RTH the osd any day if you need osd look into mirco osd thats what i have coming