Betaflight 2.1.5 Released

[Revs]

https://github.com/borisbstyle/betaflight/releases/

2nd Pre-release

Fixes:

    Some minor fixes in CLI and less important things
    Some new target preparations

New:

    Added back configurable RC smoothing option
    AIR MODE Implementation! Full PID stability throughout entire throttle range. Mixer logic has been improved to improve low throttle stability. This mode also fully replaces pid_at_min_throttle implementation. AIR MODE needs to be enabled through switch or just enable it at all times.
    D scaling is adjusted for PID1 to better match CF transitions. Multiply your old D with 1.5 to get the same effect.
    Added new target AFROMINI (NAZE32 Alias with rev5 override)

[annikk.exe]

New afromini target... is that a specific firmware for this beast?
http://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/afromini-amaze-naze32-rev-3-mini-flight-controller

Also is anyone knows what is an AIR MODE ? :>

[Revs]

I';ve been having a read. As far as I can tell, Air Mode gives you full attitude control at zero throttle, but I think you have to have Motor Stop disabled, I';m not 100% sure. It';s enabled in the Modes tab and can be always on or set to a switch.

And yes, I assume that the Arfomini target is for that

[Revs]

I';ve just noticed.. RC3 has just been released so RC2 only lasted 9 hrs! Well done Boris, I think that';s a record..

3rd Pre-release

Fixes:

    Some minor fixes in CLI and less important things
    Some new target preparations

New:

    Added back configurable RC smoothing option
    AIR MODE Implementation! Full PID stability throughout entire throttle range. Mixer logic has been improved to improve low throttle stability. This mode also fully replaces pid_at_min_throttle implementation. AIR MODE needs to be enabled through switch or just enable it at all times.
    D scaling is adjusted for PID1 to better match CF transitions. Multiply your old D with 1.5 to get the same effect.
    Added new target AFROMINI (NAZE32 Alias with rev5 override)

NOTE THAT AIR MODE IS A NEW FEATURE WHAT IS STILL BEING TESTED. PLEASE USE IT CAUTIOUSLY

[Elmattbo]

Air mode sounds interesting. I know final glide has a switch to maintain a throttle signal with the stick at idle but this seems a much better solution. Rather conveniently I';m just starting working on those big air ballistic tricks!

[Fletch]

Somebody describe air mode as the same as the CLI command pid_at_min_throttle.

Not sure how accurate this is?!?

[annikk.exe]

If I disable Air Mode, does it go into Water Mode?

[Fletch]

If I disable Air Mode, does it go into Water Mode?

Yes .. and makes everything magically waterproof ... wait until i get back on dry land to test it please :-D

[Revs]

If I disable Air Mode, does it go into Water Mode?

No, it goes in to earth mode.. then fire mode.. then if you use water to put it out, you get the ';4 elements'; achievement! Yay!

[Revs]

Just to keep this updated, we';re now on RC6. RC3 was a ';bad build'; so probably want replacing if like me you have this installed....

Betaflight 2.1.5 RC6

@borisbstyle borisbstyle released this 22 hours ago · 1 commit to betaflight since this release

Fixes:

    Some minor fixes in CLI and less important things
    Some new target preparations

New:

    Added back configurable RC smoothing option
    AIR MODE Implementation! Full PID stability throughout entire throttle range. Mixer logic has been improved to improve low throttle stability. This mode also fully replaces pid_at_min_throttle implementation. AIR MODE needs to be enabled through switch or just enable it at all times.
    D scaling is adjusted for PID1 to better match CF transitions. Multiply your old D with 1.5 to get the same effect.
    Added new target AFROMINI (NAZE32 Alias with rev5 override)

Current Test Pre-release: RC6
Main target of beta testing is to finalize AIR Mode for 2.1.5

Pre-Release Summary:

RC1: First release. New Experimental feature AIR MODE
RC2: Some Optimalisations for AIR Mode. Afromini target added.
RC3: Bad build. Some bugs introduced for motor stop
RC4: Further enhancements for AIR mode
RC5: Fixed winding up on the ground and after landings
RC6: Added more windup saturation protection for very high rates / instability scenarios / Beeper for AFROMINI

I expect RC38 will be out by the weekend!

[atomiclama]

It says

borisbstyle released this 22 hours ago

Are you sure this is not out of date  :evil

[Revs]

I did wonder what was taking so long.. :p

[atomiclama]

Well this is what it is saying now

Betaflight 2.1.5

@borisbstyle borisbstyle released this 9 hours ago