Im really having no luck with this. I connected it all up, binded the Trans and Receiver but no signal being received in WinGUI.
There are TONS of variables…? PCM or PPM in the Nano firmware? PPM or PCM in the 9x Trans menu? Which of the rows of 3 pins on the receiver does each wire from the Quadrino connect to? Even powering the receiver without a BEC is tricky and Web full of conflicting reports.
On the last point… Im pretty sure I just toasted my Receiver by following some forum suggestion on powering the receiver via pins other than the marked BEC 5v pins. So at this point I likely need to buy a replacement. If Im replacing anything Id like to upgrade to the Frsky module: hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor … le_RX.html
This looks a bit simpler to setup as well as being a low more powerful. Any tips on precisely how to setup a Quadrino and the FrSky model?
Connecting a standard receiver should be straighforward.
You only need the channels to be connected individually to the Quadrino Nano receiver harness.
Look for the FCT User Guide on P.15 for the proper way to setup your controller. If you have a standard receiver it will be “StandardPCB” and in your 9X too.
Which ESC’s are you using and how are you powering everything exactly ? (attach pictures to your reply)
I havent connected any ESCs yet as Im just trying to measure the input from the transmitter… was I meant to rig everything up to go to see any response in WinGUI?
I got the FRSky unit today anyhow so hopefully I can just switch over to that easy enough. Any gotcha’s?
I will be powering it off a DC-DC convertor, but for now Im just plugging in USB to the Quadrino, the receiver is powered this way (and all 8channels connected between Nano and receiver). Shouldnt I see the channels changing when the transmitter sticks are moved… even though the ESCs etc arent connected?
You should see them yes, but have you re-loaded the proper firmware settings in your Quadrino Nano using the FCT ?
If you are unsure, you can start with a new profile in FCT since the default setting is StandardPCM.
Up I reloaded the firmware with PCM transmitter set. I set PCM in the Turnigy 9x too… is that required?
Still got no signal. Ive now got the FrSky model… are these settings different? I can find lots of guides on this stuff but nothing with the Quadrino Nano, just competitor products.
Ok so I have the FrSky DJT JR module in my Transmitter. I set the transmitter to PPM as instructed in the piece of A5 paper with the FrSky (I thought these came with instructions, they dont really).
I have no pinouts or wiring info for the Receiver, the V8FR-II module (I googled manuals for it to no avail). Ive wired up all the channels from the Quadrino to the “+” pin on the V8FR-II. Im unsure if this is correct and I cant see an obvious way of wiring in the 5v output from the Quadrino Nano (2 wires from the bottom connector on the Nano.
Photos attached… how should this be rigged together and what Firmware settings on the Nano?
You connected all the “Signal” wires from the Quadrino Nano to the “Positive” pin of your receiver.
This will not work, the signal wires need to be connected to the signal pin on the receiver.
All the Negative pins on a receiver are connected together internally and the same is true for all the Positive pins.
Applying a 5V Positive and Negative to any will power the receiver.
In the picture sent, the pinout is clearly marked on the side of the receiver were Positive / Negative / Signal are labeled. (Receiver.jpg)
As previously said, you need “StandardPCM” in your Quadrino Nano if you are using all individual signal wires. (like you did)
Connect the Positive and Negative pins to ANY of the Positive row and Negative row.
Thanks, all good now can see the signals in WinGui.
My issue now is the RCMC opto ESC’s will no do the calibration beeps. I’ve disconnrcted everything but throttle (right stick for me), pushed up (or down), power on transmitter, power on recover plus single ESC plus motor. Just get the normal start beep.
Throttle in Wingui is registering 1020 to 1900 approx.
What exactly do you call a “Calibration Beep” ?
Calibration on ESC’s is usually done with the connection directly to the Receiver not going through the flight controller.
If you do not have an “Arming Beep” then it could be the “Min Throttle” value that would be too low.
Look at the page in WinGUI called “FC Config” and on the bottom right you will find the value. Raise it by 25/50 points and write the value. Than test again.
