Newbie saying hi and looking for guidance

[azlanzahari]

Hi. I know I';m going to get a lot of stick for saying this but I am a newbie and attempting to build my own quadcopter. I';ve assembled the frame and attached the motors and ESCs, but now I have a problem with my flight controller.

I bought the Crius AIOP v2. I have downloaded the "Crius AIOP V2 Guide for MegaPirateNG" prepared by Jumpy07/Gaza07 from this site. The version I have is V1.0 from the year 2013. I can';t find a newer version so I have to go with this.

So I have followed the guide to the letter. However, I received 2 error messages while trying to compile. Here';s the errors:

Arduino: 1.8.1 (Windows 7), Board: "Arduino Mega ADK"

Build options changed, rebuilding all
In file included from C:\Users\Azlan Zahari\Documents\Azlan\Crius AIOP\Crius_AIOP_v2\Crius_AIOP_v2.ino:68:0:

C:\Users\Azlan Zahari\Documents\Azlan\Crius AIOP\Arduino\arduino-1.8.1\libraries\FastSerial/FastSerial.h:47:3: error: #error Must include FastSerial.h before the Arduino serial driver is defined.

# error Must include FastSerial.h before the Arduino serial driver is defined.

   ^

Multiple libraries were found for "SPI.h"
Used: C:\Users\Azlan Zahari\Documents\Azlan\Crius AIOP\Arduino\arduino-1.8.1\hardware\arduino\avr\libraries\SPI
Not used: C:\Users\Azlan Zahari\Documents\Azlan\Crius AIOP\Arduino\arduino-1.8.1\libraries\SPI
exit status 1
Error compiling for board Arduino Mega ADK.

This report would have more information with
"Show verbose output during compilation"
option enabled in File -> Preferences.

Can anybody help me with these messages before I decide to scrap the whole idea of using the Crius board?

[GdLookinMingeR]

Hiya
It looks like you have a couple of library items missing from your
adurino install.

Dont give up, its a nice flight controller when it';s up and running.

All the Best
Jay

[azlanzahari]

Hi Jay,

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I';m very tempted to just go out and buy another flight controller which I don';t have to flash (if one exists).

Azlan

[Cheredanine]

What sort of quad are you building?

[GdLookinMingeR]

Hi Jay,

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I';m very tempted to just go out and buy another flight controller which I don';t have to flash (if one exists).

Azlan

What are you trying to build? The best flight controller for simplicity and adjustment to different configurations has still got to be the kk2 for just simple self-level work on any type of multirotor or plane. Especially if you buy one that has the latest firmware on it.
A second hand one can be picked up for very little money.
All the Best
Jay

[guest325]

The most simple FC to set up is a Thunder QQ but it only does Quads and hexes and only does stable mode, that said it does work very well.

[azlanzahari]

What are you trying to build? The best flight controller for simplicity and adjustment to different configurations has still got to be the kk2 for just simple self-level work on any type of multirotor or plane. Especially if you buy one that has the latest firmware on it.
A second hand one can be picked up for very little money.
All the Best
Jay

Hi DarrellW,

The quad I';m trying to build is the Quanum Venture FPV from HobbyKing. The kit that I bought includes the ESCs and motors but not the flight controller, gps, batteries and RC. The recommended FC was the DJI Naza M Lite but I decided to be a bit adventurous. Maybe I should have stuck with that.

Now I have the option of sticking with the crius aiop or follow the instructions and order myself a Naza M Lite.

[chester]

I would go with the Naza its easy to set up and you will have a reliable quad that';s easy to fly and good rth without any messing about. Plug and play
Loads of youtube videos to show you how to program your radio for it. Also you can sell it easy if you lose interest.

KK2 is also nice and simple as Jay says, but no GPS if you get lost and you will, the Naza just flys back and lands. Great if you want to try fpv

[hoverfly]

cheaper alternative to the Naza is the Tarot zyx-m , I run a couple of them and they perform very well
easy to set up..
http://www.flyingtech.co.uk/electronics/tarot-zyx-m-multirotor-gps-flight-controller-zyx25

Stocked by lots companies, shop around for best price..