Crius AIOP V1,V1.1 V2 MultiWii 2.2 Firmware

[Gaza07]

Check in the arduino app that you have the correct board type selected 

[willow609]

ok. ive finally got a version that works in the hex and talks to the gui. ive configured the switches for arm return to home etc,  but when trying out a takeoff it tries to flip over. when holding the skids with the throttle on it is pulling like mad in every direction possible. I took photos of the pid';s and wondered if anybody can see anything wrong that I could change. the hex is a tarot fy680. many thanks.

[Gaza07]

It sounds like you could have the wires mixed up double check which wire goes to which connection on the flight controller, als did you calibrate the ACC ?

[red zeppelin]

Sorry to revive an old thread but I am very frustrated and don';t know who else to ask.  After many hours with MegaPirates on my Crius AIOP V2, I can';t stabilize the flight at all. The quad moves a lot while flying, seems to shudder once in a while for no reason, and is generally difficult to control.  I balanced the new props, and replaced the ESC';s after one of the originals caught fire during flight.  After all of this I decided maybe it was easier to install MultiWii to the quad and try that.

I tried to load the 2.2 version attached here but I kept getting errors with things not defined or scoped.  I then loaded a pretty generic version of 2.4, with CRIUS_AIO_PRO defined as the board type, and all the GPS turned off (mine isn';t attached right now). I was able to get that to compile and load to the quad, but now I can';t do anything else with it.  I ran multiwiiConf with the quad plugged in, and opened comm 3, which is what I used to load the software, but I can';t see anything on the quad - no movement in any of the values on the screen.  I tried to also load MultiwiiWin GUI, but that told me I should have had version 2.3 and I am running 2.4 (I couldn';t find a version of the GUI that said it would work for 2.4 anywhere).  At this point I am considering ditching the AIO board and getting something else since I can neither get this to fly properly or get another system loaded to it.  I only  have a choice of MW or MP and neither seem to be doing it for me.

I assume I am doing something wrong here, but its got me at my wits end.  Any suggestions?  Thanks in advance.

[guest325]

Before you try Multiwii have a look here:
It';s Peter Kings (Droneshop.biz) google drive with a really good setup for that FC; mine was on 2.9.1 add ons with his parameters and flew really well, but there are a few to try.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B-B7PQy0joGrQUFtRlZ5cWFET00
Just take your pick from the different versions.
HTH

[red zeppelin]

Before you try Multiwii have a look here:
It';s Peter Kings (Droneshop.biz) google drive with a really good setup for that FC; mine was on 2.9.1 add ons with his parameters and flew really well, but there are a few to try.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B-B7PQy0joGrQUFtRlZ5cWFET00
Just take your pick from the different versions.
HTH

Thanks Darrell, I will take a look at that.  At one point I think I did load one of his set ups but still had to tune it some.  I seem to keep running into issues and each one gets closer to being right but I never quite get there.

[guest325]

My 450 now has an APM mini instead of the Crius and is much better, again I';m using his setup unchanged - it works perfectly.

[red zeppelin]

so those setups he has will work on multiple FC';s?  I thought they were specific to the board.

[guest325]

If you look through his google drive it covers Crius AIOP, APM and Pixhawk - you just have to use the right one.

[red zeppelin]

I saw the ones you are talking about.  I had one of his before but definitely not those, so maybe this is the answer.  Couple of questions - when it says 2.9.1 with add ons, I assume that is the version of MP I need to install for those parameters to work?  Also, and I think I know the answer to this one, do I need to recalibrate everything once I load that?  ie gyro, radio, esc';s, etc.

[guest325]

2.9 add ons is the version that removes the code that';s not needed so it';s more stable - use whatever your using at the moment to flash it, if you download the parameters this gives you a stable setup to fine tune.

[red zeppelin]

Great, thanks for the info.  I am going to try to load it this afternoon so I will let you know when its up in the air!

[red zeppelin]

Well, that was my worst flight yet.  I flashed the copter to MP 3.1.5, then loaded Peter Kings 2.9 with add-ons for the CRIUS.  I turned off the pre-flight checks and recalibrated the radio and mag, nothing else.

Outside, armed the copter and the props spin slow, that was good.  Started to up the throttle and every time I did that it was listing to a side really bad.  To the point that it was impossible to take off.  I tried this several times, each time same result.  Finally I hit the throttle thinking that if I just got in the air I could correct for it but that didn';t work.  The quad flipped over, and broke off my GPS antenna.  Very frustrated with the process so far.  I was having fun until the flying part started, and its been so hard to get stable (or even in the air) that I am not having fun anymore.  Do you think I should try another version of Peter';s firmware';s or switch to Multiwii?  Or, last resort, switch to another flight controller altogether.  Ugh!

[guest325]

It looks to me like something is not right, if it were me I would be looking to updating the FC, maybe it getting a bit tired!
The best option for what you want really is a Pixhawk, it';s a big step but they are very good and well supported.

[red zeppelin]

I think that might be the direction I am heading Darrell.  Given that I have everything else, will there be any compatibility issues with other hardware?  I have a 450 flamewheel frame, ublox 6 gps module, a ubec wired in, and all the esc';s & motors.

Is this mostly replugging the connections and calibrating?

[guest325]

You should be ok but for the cost I would replace the gps for a neo7 or 8, they are much quicker getting sat lock from cold start.

[red zeppelin]

and is there a reason for the variation in the cost on them?  I have seen them as high as $150 and as low as $56.

[Slayer23]

I have one of these crius v1.1 aio are they any good ??

[guest325]

and is there a reason for the variation in the cost on them?  I have seen them as high as $150 and as low as $56.

Make sure you buy from a trusted source, there are some not so good ones about. For your location RCtimer are ok!

[guest325]

I have one of these crius v1.1 aio are they any good ??

They are ok with the right firmware, 2.9 addons was about the best I used when I had that FC.

[Slayer23]

Might try it and if no good I will get rid lol

[guest325]

Might try it and if no good I will get rid lol

Look at post #64 for where to get the firmware and parameters from!

[Slayer23]

well installed the firmware and params managed to get it all hooked up in MP but as to wether i will use it that is a different matter has external compass and seperate gps receiver but will not allow me to calibrate compass unless i go into terminal it is not as nice as my APM think i will flog this and get another apm

[guest325]

No one said it would be easy and I doubt you will sell it, they are well past their sell by - but still useable if you';ve got the patience.

[Slayer23]

better still keep the compass GPS and osd and get a newer FC lol

[red zeppelin]

Make sure you buy from a trusted source, there are some not so good ones about. For your location RCtimer are ok!

So I have a new pixhawk FC waiting for me at home when I get back from work.  Do I need to load anything to that FC and if so how do I do that?  It seems like I can continue to use Mission Planner for setup, tuning, etc unless there is something better that is made for the pixhawk.  Any recommendations are welcome!

[guest325]

If you go through Painless 360';s series of videos  all should be good.
They can be a bit boring but well worth watching.
http://youtu.be/uH2iCRA9G7k

[red zeppelin]

Well, after a bit of work to detach and reattach everything to the frame, I am flying again as of last night!  Wonderful difference in flights from the AIOP to the Pixhawk.  Haven';t had much time at the controls but its a lot more stable. 

I have a tiny bit of drift still, which I assume I will need to tend to via trim?

[guest325]

What direction is the drift and is it the same in all flight modes?
Are you using the internal compass or do you have an external one?
You don';t usually adjust for drift on your radio, it';s usually interference of some sort or other, another perhaps is have you adjusted magnetic declination?
http://youtu.be/UVMKn697ws4

[red zeppelin]

I did adjust declination, at least I am pretty certain I did, I remember seeing the inputs for it.  I am using a ublox 7 gps which I believe has the external compass also.  As for flight modes I have only tried it so far in stability.  It seems to move forward and to the left a bit when its drifting. 

I will fly again and see if I can pick up a pattern on how it drifts.