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V202 protocol
18 Jul 2013 21:08 #12325
by EArHog
Replied by EArHog on topic V202 protocol
Just got the elek trichity in my cabin last year. Indoor plumbing will be next! So if I can get my 7e runnin', it's all good now. 
'preciate the point about the Notepad++. I'll be sure to get that.
I'll need to get back with you on the Nano, after I get my Franq back flying again.
Thank you sir!
'preciate the point about the Notepad++. I'll be sure to get that.
I'll need to get back with you on the Nano, after I get my Franq back flying again.
Thank you sir!
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19 Jul 2013 01:25 - 19 Jul 2013 02:42 #12326
by EArHog
Replied by EArHog on topic V202 protocol
Jason, your instructions were perfect. I am very impressed. I followed them straight through. Loaded your model without a hitch. Now I just need to make a few tweaks.
On the left stick: Throttle is golden. Yaw is where it's supposed to be, except reversed. The biggie is the right stick - it's oriented 90 degrees CCW from normal. That is, forward stick is right aileron, back stick is left; left stick is foward pitch, and right stick is reverse pitch. If rotating the stick movements is easy/intuitive in the menu, just say so and I'll give it a shot. (I'm a bit nervous just to dive in, since last time I dove in unassisted it was a catastrophe)
I'm happy to report that the LED's don't blink. But I don't know how to turn them on, if ever the need arises.
As I was idling/sliding the quad around on the floor to figure out the controls, that little rascal did a perfect flip and it was only 6 inches off the floor. I flipped so fast it was just a blur.
Again, I appreciate your sage assistance. I am feeling optimistic, which is much better than I was feeling last night.
On the left stick: Throttle is golden. Yaw is where it's supposed to be, except reversed. The biggie is the right stick - it's oriented 90 degrees CCW from normal. That is, forward stick is right aileron, back stick is left; left stick is foward pitch, and right stick is reverse pitch. If rotating the stick movements is easy/intuitive in the menu, just say so and I'll give it a shot. (I'm a bit nervous just to dive in, since last time I dove in unassisted it was a catastrophe)
I'm happy to report that the LED's don't blink. But I don't know how to turn them on, if ever the need arises.
As I was idling/sliding the quad around on the floor to figure out the controls, that little rascal did a perfect flip and it was only 6 inches off the floor. I flipped so fast it was just a blur.
Again, I appreciate your sage assistance. I am feeling optimistic, which is much better than I was feeling last night.
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19 Jul 2013 05:03 #12329
by jason4207
Replied by jason4207 on topic V202 protocol
I had a similar problem at 1 point and it was due to corruption (low batteries!!! 
) I ended up starting from scratch. I formatted Tx memory via USB. Then reinstalled Deviation FW, and moved the files over following the directions in the Deviation manual. I used fresh copies of model files from the web, and had to re-do all my tweaks from scratch. I keep a backup now!!! And I don't let my Tx batteries get low!!!
I may have gone overboard, but I didn't want to mess around anymore.
Did you ever save a file after opening it in plain Notepad? I heard that can cause issues.
LEDs should be controlled w/ the FMOD switch...this also puts you in high rates, though, so be ready!
) I ended up starting from scratch. I formatted Tx memory via USB. Then reinstalled Deviation FW, and moved the files over following the directions in the Deviation manual. I used fresh copies of model files from the web, and had to re-do all my tweaks from scratch. I keep a backup now!!! And I don't let my Tx batteries get low!!!I may have gone overboard, but I didn't want to mess around anymore.
Did you ever save a file after opening it in plain Notepad? I heard that can cause issues.
LEDs should be controlled w/ the FMOD switch...this also puts you in high rates, though, so be ready!
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19 Jul 2013 07:40 #12333
by minimad
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Jason, thanks to your informations, I was able to successfully trigger the LED function on my DEVO 10, thanks for sharing your findings !
Now that it's the weekend here, I'm gonna try to make the camera work
next step will be the flip function, but honestly I can live without it ... for now 
Now that it's the weekend here, I'm gonna try to make the camera work
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19 Jul 2013 13:49 #12335
by jason4207
Now that I think about it, it may have been another forum that didn't allow ini files. I've just been in the habit of zipping them. No issues w/ txt files over here. I have Windows set to always show file extensions. I build custom overclocked PCs and fix others' PCs on the side. B.S. in Computer Engineering.
Great points, though, for the community! Notepad++ makes it easy, but I'm very conscious of how files are saved. Someone mentioned that using regular Notepad can change some of the formatting in the ini files even if you are careful to save as an ini file. I'm a little skeptical of that, but I haven't tested it yet either; Notepad++ is too nice to even worry about it. I like that I can open all my model files...make changes, save, and exit. Then later I can open Notepad++ and all my model files are still right there in tabs. No need to open every file again 1 at a time, and I can save all my changes to all my files simultaneously.
I actually tried to use the Tx to make some setting changes last night for the 1st time...been editing ini files on my PC up till now. Using the Tx gave me some more insight into the code. The picture is coming more and more into focus!
Glad to help minimad!
Replied by jason4207 on topic V202 protocol
rbe2012 wrote:
There are many model*.ini files uploaded in the model config section. So in general ini-files are not forbidden.jason4207 wrote: The forum won't let me upload .ini files, so I zipped them.
If you use Windows make sure that the files you write are not called "modelXX.ini.txt". The .txt is appended by some editors when you have selected a special file type and not "all files" when saving (maybe other endings depending on the program / selection).
Now that I think about it, it may have been another forum that didn't allow ini files. I've just been in the habit of zipping them. No issues w/ txt files over here. I have Windows set to always show file extensions. I build custom overclocked PCs and fix others' PCs on the side. B.S. in Computer Engineering.
Great points, though, for the community! Notepad++ makes it easy, but I'm very conscious of how files are saved. Someone mentioned that using regular Notepad can change some of the formatting in the ini files even if you are careful to save as an ini file. I'm a little skeptical of that, but I haven't tested it yet either; Notepad++ is too nice to even worry about it. I like that I can open all my model files...make changes, save, and exit. Then later I can open Notepad++ and all my model files are still right there in tabs. No need to open every file again 1 at a time, and I can save all my changes to all my files simultaneously.
I actually tried to use the Tx to make some setting changes last night for the 1st time...been editing ini files on my PC up till now. Using the Tx gave me some more insight into the code. The picture is coming more and more into focus!
Glad to help minimad!
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19 Jul 2013 17:28 - 19 Jul 2013 17:34 #12341
by jason4207
When it happened to me nothing fixed it except reinstalling the FW. After thinking about it, I'm guessing the V202 protocol file may have also been corrupted. You may be able to just replace that file, but it needs to match the version of the FW you are using.
If you have time (and the balls!) try to reinstall the FW. The Deviation manual does a pretty good explaining how to do it. And of course I'll help with any questions you have along the way.
If it makes you feel any better, I misunderstood part of the directions and didn't install the File System files (didn't realize it was a separate download) during the FW installation. The result was a garbled screen, no function, and when I tried to flash back to stock FW...it didn't work. I thought I bricked it!
But then I figured it out and all was well.
The main reason I'm able to figure so much out about how things work is that if any thing can go wrong it happens to me (poster child for Murphy's Law right here!). I have to figure out what the problem is and I end up becoming so much more aware of the inner workings along the way. Then I can help others who make the same mistake, or if I'm lucky prevent them from making it in the 1st place.
Replied by jason4207 on topic V202 protocol
EArHog wrote: Is there something I can do to get the Tx sticks straightened out in the FQ model?
BTW, I got Daryoon's model for my Nano last night, and that's working well (except it's way too hot for me in acro). But the sticks are set up properly. Maybe I can (but doubt it) cross-ref between the FQ and Nano models and figure out how to fix the FQ model stick configurations. Suggestions?
When it happened to me nothing fixed it except reinstalling the FW. After thinking about it, I'm guessing the V202 protocol file may have also been corrupted. You may be able to just replace that file, but it needs to match the version of the FW you are using.
If you have time (and the balls!) try to reinstall the FW. The Deviation manual does a pretty good explaining how to do it. And of course I'll help with any questions you have along the way.
If it makes you feel any better, I misunderstood part of the directions and didn't install the File System files (didn't realize it was a separate download) during the FW installation. The result was a garbled screen, no function, and when I tried to flash back to stock FW...it didn't work. I thought I bricked it!
But then I figured it out and all was well.
The main reason I'm able to figure so much out about how things work is that if any thing can go wrong it happens to me (poster child for Murphy's Law right here!). I have to figure out what the problem is and I end up becoming so much more aware of the inner workings along the way. Then I can help others who make the same mistake, or if I'm lucky prevent them from making it in the 1st place.
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19 Jul 2013 17:56 #12342
by EArHog
Replied by EArHog on topic V202 protocol
Regarding reinstalling FW, time I've got. The other commodity, not so sure.
Before I reformat, let me try to confirm the need. When the 7e arrived the v202/FQ model worked just right. The Nano QX model had mixed up sticks. Now that I've Daryoon's files the Nano model is straight, and the v202 model is mixed up. So in your inner workings mind, does that indicate a FW problem?
Let me also say, with respect to potential bricking, the 7e was fully set up with Deviation FW, the v202 module, Tx power mod, and programmed with the two models that I own by a guy who doesn't know me, but was kind enough to figure out what I needed, build it, and send it to me. I really don't want to mess this up.
Before I reformat, let me try to confirm the need. When the 7e arrived the v202/FQ model worked just right. The Nano QX model had mixed up sticks. Now that I've Daryoon's files the Nano model is straight, and the v202 model is mixed up. So in your inner workings mind, does that indicate a FW problem?
Let me also say, with respect to potential bricking, the 7e was fully set up with Deviation FW, the v202 module, Tx power mod, and programmed with the two models that I own by a guy who doesn't know me, but was kind enough to figure out what I needed, build it, and send it to me. I really don't want to mess this up.
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19 Jul 2013 18:44 #12344
by jason4207
Replied by jason4207 on topic V202 protocol
I'm not 100% sure, but I do know I had the exact same thing happen to me and after I re-did the FW everything worked great.
You can try switching the channels around if you want. Open the ini file and just swap everything that says AIL to ELE and vice-verse.
My little story was to demonstrate that it is a lot harder to brick than I originally thought. I think you'll fine as long as you can keep the Tx out of the toilet. Oh wait...no running water...nevermind.
You can try switching the channels around if you want. Open the ini file and just swap everything that says AIL to ELE and vice-verse.
My little story was to demonstrate that it is a lot harder to brick than I originally thought. I think you'll fine as long as you can keep the Tx out of the toilet. Oh wait...no running water...nevermind.
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19 Jul 2013 19:53 - 19 Jul 2013 19:56 #12347
by EArHog
Replied by EArHog on topic V202 protocol
@Jason, Okay, thanks.
I won't take my 7e with me to the outhouse either.
I won't take my 7e with me to the outhouse either.
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19 Jul 2013 20:04 #12349
by jason4207
What he's saying is when you look at the ini file you will see Channel1, Channel2, etc.
V202 (your FQv2 ini file) should have:
Ch1 = AIL
Ch2 = ELE
Ch3 - THR
Ch4 = RUD
If that's not what you see then it is obviously wrong. If you do see it correctly in the ini file then there is probably something wrong with the V202 protocol file, and a FW reflash is the best way to go about fixing it, but you can still try swapping channels if you feel so inclined. You won't hurt anything...well unless the FQ decides to jump up & slap you in the face!!!
Replied by jason4207 on topic V202 protocol
EArHog wrote: @sbstnp, You may be onto something. Not sure I'm smart enough to take advantage. But I'll see what I can do.
Thanks.
What he's saying is when you look at the ini file you will see Channel1, Channel2, etc.
V202 (your FQv2 ini file) should have:
Ch1 = AIL
Ch2 = ELE
Ch3 - THR
Ch4 = RUD
If that's not what you see then it is obviously wrong. If you do see it correctly in the ini file then there is probably something wrong with the V202 protocol file, and a FW reflash is the best way to go about fixing it, but you can still try swapping channels if you feel so inclined. You won't hurt anything...well unless the FQ decides to jump up & slap you in the face!!!
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19 Jul 2013 20:27 - 20 Jul 2013 01:56 #12350
by EArHog
It's funny because that's exactly what happened the first time I bound the Nano to the 7e. Much to my surprise, throttle was set up on the right stick, and guess where the right stick was - (hint, dead center in the middle). I ducked. But it tried to slap me.
Replied by EArHog on topic V202 protocol
jason4207 wrote:
You won't hurt anything...well unless the FQ decides to jump up & slap you in the face!!!
It's funny because that's exactly what happened the first time I bound the Nano to the 7e. Much to my surprise, throttle was set up on the right stick, and guess where the right stick was - (hint, dead center in the middle). I ducked. But it tried to slap me.
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19 Jul 2013 21:10 - 19 Jul 2013 21:11 #12351
by jason4207
Replied by jason4207 on topic V202 protocol
I've hit myself in the face too many times to mention in public...wait a sec...Doh!
And it had nothing to do with an incorrectly setup Tx, just stupid thumbs as you call them.
And it had nothing to do with an incorrectly setup Tx, just stupid thumbs as you call them.
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