Yes, it was ordered a long time ago.
We’ll keep you posted.
ok, well keep me posted mate.
Just sold one of these today:
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Well I had a crash and broke my VTail - but its okay because I have the second frame. I will be ordering some parts. Set up this one with the Quadrino board from FlyingEinstein.com. using the iPower 1000Kv motors with Simonk 30A ESCs - very responsive - hoping to get out tomorrow before Storm Titan hits. Earlier I was going to use my DJI motors - so the issue - props only mount one way - facing up so the down facing VTail presents a problem.
vid: youtu.be/YFW0qJeC3_Q
Oh man…
The only little place where it has asphalt…
You gave me an idea… can you mount the V part upside down… humm
I setup the Quadrino with my iPower 1000Kv and iPower 30A SimonK ESCs - that combo flies really really nice - as you will see from the video. My only problem was I switch out the motors last night pretty late after finding the DJI Motors won’t allow props mounted upside down to support the under Vtail setup. I didn’t use any threadlock for the motor mount screws and apparently didn’t tighten the one motor well enough. At least this time I landed in the snow, no frame damage at all even as fast as I was going and how far it fell.
Those SimonK 30A vs the Qbrain 4-in-1 20A esc is a big difference, throttle control was so much better and responsive. The quad hovered so much better and the yaw was clean. So to setup the Quadrino from www.flyingeinstein.com I used the Firmware Config Tool for the Quadrino, I basically just selected my board the Zoom V3 version and picked VTail4, I didn’t bother with anything else, currently I don’t have the GPS installed on it yet. So it generates the Arduino code into a named folder, I took the NewVtail.h and put that file in, updated for my own mixing to point to that in the config.h. I also updated my ESC min for the SimonK ESCs. Flashed the Quadrino. Just to make sure I did a quick flash with the ESC calibration mode, comment out the ESC_CALIB_CANNOT_FLY, flash it - unhook the USB, plug in your battery, you will here the normal beep of the ESC, then a triple beep set, give it a few seconds, unconnect the battery. I then plugged back in the USB, commented the ESC_CALIB_CANNOT_FLY and reflashed. NOTE, I find after flashing I need to unconnect the USB and connect the USB back up or in the MultiWiiConf, my sensors were reporting crazy. Once in the MultiWiiConf I loaded the .mwc Eric provides on here - then did the Calib_ACC everything. Made sure my RC was setup, generally with MultiWii you need to update your travel on your Transmitter, generally updating top/bottom from 100% to 120% will get you in the range you need. Made sure the motor’s spun the right way.
The previous video is basically how it flew when I took it outside, worked great first try. Anyway I took it outside today, I love this frame and this current combo with the iPower is pretty damn nice. Don’t forget to make sure you motors are screwed in tight
I got my Vtail 500 in the other day. I ordered the complete kit that had everything but battery and controller.
I ordered the controller from the site also the Spektrum DX5e ( only one on site if I remember).
And got a battery from local Hobby store. Built frame and installed all the electronics. Followed the setup in the MultiWii config PDF file.
In the GUI I can see the values move for everything but not al of them start at 1500 when controll sticks are centered. the throttle is reading 1358 centered, 1110 min and 1909 max on the throttle. But not sure if there is a step I am missing on saving the end point values.
Once I try to get the motors to spin there is no responce from them. I have the throttle maxed and nothing happens.
I am completly new to this level of RC copters. Everthing I have owned before is unbox it charge batteries and go fly.
So I need a lot of help here with the terms and figuring this out…
Thanks
Steve
Hi Steve,
Thank you for taking the time to post here and Welcome to the Forum.
The DX5e transmitter is not directly compatible with MultiWii, since the “End Points” are not adjustable.
For now, you will need to get arming with an aux switch. (Will help you do that)
To center your signals, you have to move the trims until they are at 1500.
Don’t do the throttle as positioning it dead center is quite hard…
Look at the picture for the trim switch location.
So this is great. The controller I got does not work with this system?
Which controller would work with this?
It can still work, but it’s not mean to be use with a MultiWii flight controller.
Here is the one we suggest:
The MultiWii flight controller need the “End Point” to be raised at about 125% to work.
That extend the value in the GUI up to 1000/2000.
The motor don’t arm because the controller never see the signal go down enough to work.
I just cannot figure out how to get the gui setup for the 1500.
I get the 1502 with stick in center and then the trim. but then what?
the min and max never meet the 1000-2000
It will never reach the 1000/2000 since the transmitter (DX5e) cannot be adjusted for “End Point”.
The “End Point” would have extended the signal.
What you need to do to Arm is to setup the AUX1 switch to Arm the controller.
BE CAREFUL - ONCE FLIPPED THE SWITCH WILL ARM AND SPIN THE MOTOR/PROPELLER
First, make sure you have the “Reverse Switch” right on the bottom of your transmitter.
(Attached picture)
Then in the GUI, click on the little square under AUX1 close to the “ARM” text.
Once it’s white, click “WRITE”.
Be sure to move your Throttle trim to the lowest, it should indicate “1000” in the GUI (Like on my attachment, i did that test with the DX5e).
From now on, you should be able to arm your copter with the CH5 switch on your transmitter.
Be careful again as it will spin the propellers when arming
Did all that. It spin the motors while connected to the PC. Removed USB cable without removal of battery and installed the props. Spun up wanted to make a hard left front dive when trying to lift off. unplugged battery and plugged back in. Same problem Motors will not spin. Does not matter what position I set the AUX switch to.
I am not sure i understand what you describe.
You have to put your throttle all the way down to be able to “Arm” your system, even with a switch.
Are all ROLL/PITCH/YAW at 1500 in the GUI when you don’t touch the sticks ?
For the “Hard Left” at lift off, it can be either the trim that are not at 1500 or motor/prop rotation that is not right.
Can you post some picture of your setup ?
Ok. I got a different controller on the way home to test. Got a 6 Channel Tactic TTC650 Controller and TR624 receiver.
Got into the MultiWii Gui and set the stating center to 1500. Throttle down and adjusted so it is a 1000 and throttle up so it was at 2000.
So now min is set to 1000 mid 1500 and max at 2000.
checked all the rest of the trims and set to 1500.
clicked on write. closed port. removed battery and USB cable.
Turned of controller and powered up again and then connected the battery.
System does it’s beeps and then I give it throttle and still nothing
Have you armed before throttle up?
Have you done the ESC’s calibration?
Not sure how to arm motors on new controller.
How do I do the ESC calibration?
Ok slight progress. I got the motors to arm. but when I give it slight throttle the front right and rear left motors spin almost full throttle and it wants to hop to the right.
Slowly seem to make progress but this is making me crazy. I have no idea as to how to configure this or where to start.
I just wanted to fly this thing not spend hours fighting it.
I am at the restaurant.
Do the ESC’s calibration that is explained in the manual
You need to do all 5 channels to be between 1000/2000
Calibrating the ESC’s is a mandatory step as it teach each esc what is a minimum and a maximum signal.
That is why you have different behaviour from each motor.
Do the software configuration guide than the electronic guide.
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Trying to do the ESC calibration. But keeps giving a continues beep. I followed the directions that came with the ESC’s and it does not follow what it says it would do for the throttle check.