by joebar.rc » Sat Sep 20, 2014 4:47 pm
So, has been a while since the last update. Have flown r429 for some time now and consider it stable for my point of view hence the update.
In this update:
~ Updated to AQ7-r429
+ non-ESC32 throttle endpoint calibration function. A param is added: MOT_ESC_CALI. After connecting to the QGCS, set the param to 1, press transfer and write.
now remove the lipo, REMOVE THE PROPS and reinsert the lipo, the FW should detect the request for calibrating the end points. After the calibration
the param is now set to 0.
~ changed the arrows in the text menu's to > and <, the character set on MZ series radios dont have the arrow characters like on MX series radios
Explanation: the MZ series radio seem to lack the inverted character set and a couple of characters less than the mx. Changed some characters.
2nd, a long requested feature: non-ESC32 endpoint calibration. Now it is possible to let AQ set the maximum and minimum endpoints for 'other' escs that support endpoint setting mode when entering full throttle on power up (almost all do).
How to use it: to be safe, remove the props!!!. A 5 second warning will be shown in the QGCS communication console so you can always interrupt it but better be safe than sorry.
In the all params field, search for the param MOT_ESC_CALI. It should be 0. Set this to 1, hit transfer and save.
- Pull the power (I assume the ESC's are also powered with the same main battery).
- Now power up and watch the communication console. A warning should be displayed (Warning: ESC calibration, full throttle in 5 sec), than the message that the maximum is set (most common esc's will beep once to confirm), after 5 seconds the minimum is set and all esc's shouldbeep to confirm and be ready.
ALL esc's have now set the same endpoints.
The calibration param is now set to 0 to prevent a second calibration.
ps. the value of the endpoints is based on the params MOT_MAX & MOT_MIN
I have tested it with Kiss esc, blheli fw on 2 HK esc's and simonK fw on several esc's.
Hope it will be useful and without errors.
Menno