Another brilliant tutorial, Matt - thank you. Going through the series several times for familiarisation. That’s the best explanation of modes I’ve seen to date!
Man, i sure appreciate these videos. Im new to these FC and having a hard time learning n doing all these settings. The vector is sooooo much easier to setup but that plane took a nose dive into the ocean lastweek so im installing the f405 into a wing and ordered 2 more f411 wse to for more wings. 1st time using inav.
I'm getting: Arming disabled flags: NAV CLI NOPREARM - I have my pre-arm configured and its set up on a switch which is working in the modes tab - however, I still have the Navigation is Save "red x". Typing in status in the CLI still shows the "Arming disabled flags: NAV CLI NOPREARM" message....
Howdy Mark, you might want to watch the video where we check the surfaces, if they're both going the wrong way, that should stand out like a sore thumb. Matt
Autolaunch work fine, but need more power, I noted that no matter what i did in flight the plane nose deep, so i alined the board with the wiky but because i got my board rotated, the pich is the roll and the roll is the pitch.
Hey Alan, calibrate the ESC to rule that out and make sure the throttle row works in the receiver tab. I'd that's working Ok (aka you have set right and there is no safety switch you have enabled in the tx). It'll be your min throttle setting I'm guessing. Matt
@@RagTheNutsOff Thanks for your help ..copied a cli and didn't suss the arm switch ...now sorted...are you doing a video build on this www.banggood.com/F3A-950mm-Wingspan-EPO-Trainer-3D-Aerobatic-Aircraft-RC-Airplane-Glider-KIT-for-Beginner-p-1296876.html?ID=228511117&cur_warehouse=UK
Hi Matt, Apologies if this has been asked before, but have you considered fitting a 6 position rotary switch on your Taranis? I fitted one when I was flying a Hex with Pixhawk flight controller, I felt it made the flight mode selection more intuitive. I still had the "Brown" function set up on the 2 way switch.
Hi Matt, Banggood stock them www.banggood.com/FrSky-Taranis-X9E-6-Position-Switch-Pot-Knob-p-1043146.html Painless360 did a fitting guide a while back th-cam.com/video/TRGZWFTCx4A/w-d-xo.html
hi matt. my rc work fine in inav receiver tab. but when i want to try it on my drone's motor, it didnt move. i just set arm mode only. the motor works fine using inav
Hi Matt, sorry I'm newbie in this matter, could you suggest me please a tutorial to configure correctly the Taranis x9d plus with a fixed wing model? I missed this part. Your explanations are very helpful! Thanks
Howdy, I don't cover that in this series as it's an "assumed" thing. If you need help learning with the taranis see this fantastic series from Lee here th-cam.com/video/WpYO7HkjxGQ/w-d-xo.html Matt
I'm having a strange problem with my copter using Omnibus F4 and INAV. I have set up my 3-position switch to the following positions: 1) Disarm, 2) Arm + Alt Hold, 3) Arm + Alt Hold + Pos Hold. When I arm the copter, (switch pos.2) I clearly see that Alt Hold mode is selected in OSD, however, it flies in Acro mode so I crashed and broke all my props at the first try. But when I simply remove the GPS module and nothing else, in the same pos.2 it flies like it should in Angle mode, no more Acro.
Howdy, if you're using iNav on a quad then stick arming is considered safe and switch arming is not. So take the arm mode away and simply go for Acro - Horizon - And another mode. Also read the documentation on the modes as AH mode is a sub mode and needs to be used in combination with another mode github.com/iNavFlight/inav/wiki/Navigation-modes#althold---altitude-hold Matt
Thanks, I added angle mode to alt hold and it stopped being unexpectedly acrobatic. But, what kind of safety are you telling about? Is it some hardware or software glitch or is it just that you can accidentally disarm the aircraft in flight?
hi Mat great video as usual i finaly fly my caipirinha version 1 today did my homework with i nav setting fantastic maiden fly straight and level the only issue is when i fly in nav altitude mode i need more throttle to hold altitude when i bank the wing and i dont know where to go to tuned the throttle (advance mode ? ) thanks
Hi Matt, very clear video as always, I love this series, made me to jump in this project! I have an entry level 6 CH transmitter for my project, there are no 3 positions switches, it has only two aux ch with only two positions switches. Do you think I can set on one switch two modes (let's say ANGLE in one position, and HORIZON in the other position), and on the other switch in one position NAV RTH and on the other position OFF? Would this arrangement be possible?
Yes, this would be possible. Please note that without an arm switch it automatically uses stick arming, so to arm you hold the yaw to the bottom right, and to disarm hold it to the bottom left.
Hi Matt, I have a problem that ai hope you can help me with. When I am in the reciver tab in I Nav I can't get any of the bars to move its like the reciver is dead. I have a Matek F4 wing board in a flying wing, and a Taranis. When you set up a new model on your Taranis do you set up a flying wing or do you set up a standard wing model because I have set it up for a flying wing which automaticley sets up the mix is this right. Hope you get the jist of what I am saying all the best Tim
Hi, Matt, I have a very basic problem with my Fixed wing, when I use Horizon mode. I am sure I am missing to set up something in the configuration, but I am not sure. I normally take off in Manual, and later I go Horizon. I get almost perfect flat turns, but when the plane is supposed to be flying straight, it tends to turn left and up, regardless of the throttle position. Question is: Is this telling me that I need to correct the "orientation" of the controller board?. I guess Horizon control is generated by the accelerometers? (and also barometer?). I am not using the magnetometer. iNav 1.9.3. Will appreciate your help.
hey Matt, I am having issues with the mode tab, I setup the switches like i wanted, but when i tried to activate pos hold, it didnt show that it was active in the config (the box didnt change colors) and RTH did the same thing, the switch was set up but I didnt get a color change to confirm that it was working. I have used boards before but I swear last time I set one up I wasnt having this problem
Howdy Jack, the slider should move. But it may not select the option without a GPS lock and being armed. So make sure it slides to the right level and that should be fine once armed and flying it should work. Matt
Hi Matt setup a board last weekend on INAV 1.7.3 but cant get it to work on INAV 1.8 using a ppm rx in configurator radio AETR5678 instead of AETR1234 or is there some other problem
Matt, this is an AWESOME series. Thank you so much! I'm setting up an Omnibus for a Nano Goblin. Best I can tell, to have a distinct Loiter mode (meaning I flip a switch and the plane loiters around wherever it is), I use a combination of NAV ALTHOLD and NVA POSHOLD. If activated at the same time, will this cause the plane to loiter? Thanks! Brad
Matt I do not understand everything, I'm new to this hobby but I was watch all yours and project blue falcon videos and still nothing. I plug the usb to F3 V1 omnibus and my uart 2 (sbus rail) produces 5v(4.5V) and in the INAV tab(receiver) there is no reaction to the motion of the controller but on F4 Pro I see AETR they move perfectly so the sbus working.....maybe there is not enaugh power from usb soo I put power from 3s Lipo....and NOTHING :(
Hi Matt, First I would like some information re using the Omnibus FC with a mode 1 TX, mine is a Taranis. Is it exactly the same as for a mode 2 TX, if not what changes must be made? Second, though I have faithfully followed the set up videos, both your and painless360 when I switch OUT OF Passthru to angle mode the aileron/elevon movement is very small almost undetectable whereas on your video it smaller than on passthru but it is still quite obvious, what important fact(s) have I missed? I am using a wing an omnibus F3 FC and iNav 1.7.2, I use iNav successfully for Quads and have been working and reading information for fixed wing install for 3 weeks. If you can't help can you point me to where else I amy look please.
Howdy, see part #12 here th-cam.com/play/PLgoM4-umzSqd0clW-e_A12yKiOpV--3a2.html as it makes no diference as long as you set the receiver channels up to match. As for the amount of movement in the stabilized modes see wiki here github.com/iNavFlight/inav/wiki/Why-do-I-have-limited-servo-throw-in-my-airplane and see the variables that have "fw" in them here github.com/iNavFlight/inav/blob/master/docs/Cli.md Matt
Hi Matt, As promised it studied the suggestions and I found the Video a great help and it show it does not matter if you are flying Mode 1 or Mode 2. the second one a link to the wiki re servo movement is crucial but I found the last one of all the CLI commands of no real value. Th CLI has a new command: diff, tif lists all non default values in the CLI so it is very much shorter than the full monty. Maybe you could release a copy of your diff CLIs to help us laggards along a bit. To sum up i am noe ready to test fly weather permitting.
Hi Matt, I have an issue with the direction of one "channel" on a flying wing. The problem is as follows: Ailerons moving correctly - also stabilization commands the right direction. But Elevators are moving both in the wrong direction - this is the same with stabilization mode. As a flying wing uses "Elevons", you understand, that I can not reverse both servos. If I would, then the Ailerons would move the wrong direction. So I need to reverse the "pitch channel" and keep the direction of the "roll channel". How can I do this in INAV? By the way, board allignment is correct - and reversing in the transmitter would also make no sense. Did you have such a case before? Do you have a solution? Happy landings, Joerg
Howdy Joerg, go back and check the receiver tab and that the bars move in the correct directions as shown, if they do not, reverse the channels in the Tx. Then check the output, if incorrect change the servo movements on the servos tab, hope that helps, Matt
Hi Matt. Thank you for your reply. It is my 4th flying wing with an omnibus F4, but the problem is weird. Ok, I checked directions in receiver tab. They are correct. But understand, that if i reverse my servos, then the roll channel will be wrong. 1. Roll channel (both servos) acc. TX tab correct + stabilization correct (both servos) 2. Pitch: Correct acc. TX tab. But both servos move in the wrong direction + stabilization also in wrong direction. 3. If I reverse 1 servo -> roll will turn to pitch (not good) 4 .If I reverse both servos, then the Pitch channel + stabilization will be OK BUT the Roll channel will be reversed as well as the stabilization (principal of elevon on flying wing). Is there a way to set the direction of stabilization direction INDEPENDENT of servo direction/reversal? This would solve my problem. Sorry for this ;-) By the way, I use a F4 V3 (non pro ver.) board with Lemon RX.
Hi Matt, For the last week or so I have been tearing my hair out to make navlaunch work. All done as per instructions but the motor will not start. In the Wiki it is suggest that some threshold values may need to be altered but no mention of which to play with. Could some kind soul list the CLI commands for nav_fw_launch, there are 10 of them.
Howdy fellas I have not used iNav's launch feature I'm afraid. Frankly I see no need for it, just stick the model in stabilized model and lob it if you struggle with launches. Matt
Thanks for the answer, You post a lot of 'instructional' videos so people look to you for guidance and I think it is incumbent on you to do some videos even if they don't relate directly to your interest. I fly wings all the time but have to have someone else launch them for me and I hoped that this may have been an out for me. PS if you do one please do it in the upcoming 1.7.3 version of iNav
Mattthew My Taranis has an external Hacked 6 Chan RF DSM2/X module - with a 6 position switch - so I have in effect two spare channels for a 2x3 position switches 0r 1x3 + 6 position switches how would you configure the switches to enable the best mode options for a not so raw beginner - my preferences Horizon; Althold; RTH; HeadFree; I use stick arming - and have ordered an Orange DSM2/X Module but in the meantime needs must. Impressed wth presentation...joe
Hey Matt I was wondering if this flight controller could work on a gas/nitro powered airplane with GPS and Be able to control the throttle servo let’s say I am at 100 feet and I Activate “return to home “. and my return to home settings are hold at 200 feet Will the flight controller add throttle Or deduct throttle Second question is this ‘ I have flaps how to wire up the flaps with this flight controller
Odd question but what is the difference between acro mode and pass through? I have heavy experience in quad copters and acro being full rate control. Basically all training wheels off. If pass through is also full control.....then the difference is?
Name, more or less. Passthrough means that the signal goes from the Rx to the servos and esc without any imput from the fc, like stabilization or altitude hold. On a quad in acro mode the fc translates the signal from the rx to power the engine that needs to be powered to execute a maneuver so it's technically passthrough, but in practicr they do the same - full control over the craft with no training wheels
Hi Matt, I want to to know if there is an option to use 2 different ranges in the modes tab but as logical AND. I tried it and it is working one range or the other range. I need, one range and the other. Thank you Regards.
Matt.. i am using same board like in your video. Radio link EzUHF Jr Module / 8ch lite rx run PPM.. they bond with fc accordingly at first.. i still can see bar on receiver tab moving as i move stick on the radio. During setting up mid/endpoint (nearly finish the steps) bar on the receiver tab eventually became eratics for few second and stop.. no more connection.. after hours try trouble shooting what is actually happen rebind RX/TX eZUHF including trying PPM on naze board.. i end up leave the board using Sbus with futaba radio.. Seems the board has malfunction on PPM connection. Inav + EzUHF + PPM + Naze = O.K... Inav + EzUHf + PPM + Omnibus F4 = K.O
Howdy Matt. I am having a bit of a problem with my FC which I noticed is not as unusual - problem is I cant find a decent solution. Currently working on an Omnibus F4 pro connected via PPm to a FlySky FS-i6 on INAV software. Everything has been wired and software has been done as you prescribed however when I test the model I only get motor reaction through my throttle stick, none of the servos react to any input via transmitter or movement of the FC. The receiver tab is completely happy and registers all inputs. I have tried custom mixing of motors and servos but nothing works. My custom mixing CLI command: mixer customairplane mmix reset mmix 0 1 0 0 0 smix reset smix 0 2 1 100 0 smix 1 3 0 100 0 smix 2 4 0 100 0 smix 3 5 2 100 0 save Really thanx for the help on these boards!!!
rocktoberthe23 You probably have it figured out by now, but you need to supply 5v to the servo power rail. It is isolated from the FC 5v supply, so you can use the 5v from your ESC or a separate BEC.
you could try changing pitch to 180 degrees in the r p y section in configuration tab, if im understanding your problem correctly.... you could look up your flight controller it might come from the factory needing the adjust or did you install it upside down even though facing forward? not positive thisll help but thought id try
Matt, I'm curious, How is the radio talking to the controller?? Have to bound the receiver to the radio and have it connected to the controller..I missed that video..
Morning Kevin, I was very tight on time yesterday & published this one. I've not recorded that part yet. I will do this morning and post in the FaceBook group as soon as it's ready for you. Matt
Matt I have F3 v1 FC and I conect with sbus....in inav all is done I think ...on my FC I have solid red and blue light ....and FC does not respond to any signal from my Turnigy 9xr :(( but with other F4 Pro with sbus all is ok....help me please :(
Hello sir ? I set up servo trim and auto tune on one switch ,the problem I can't see it being displayed in my osd in my goggles ,or do I need the plain to be airborne for it to be displayed on osd
You stated very clearly in the video which i did watch,to do 1st flight im manual mode as to speak,just in case control sufaces are not correct rather than do 1st flight in stabilised mode which could end in a dissaster. Am i misreading or should i say not listening?. Mr rag nuts
Mark, these videos are old now so I forget which one to you are referring to. You should of course perform your pre-flight checks which are in one of the videos in the series (probably named aptly) and yes absolutely start in manual/pass-through model because even I've made mistakes with surfaces the wrong way around. See the series here th-cam.com/play/PLgoM4-umzSqd0clW-e_A12yKiOpV--3a2.html
Friend I really like your content, I want to ask you if in Inav can limit the speed of drones, for example configure inav so that the drones reaches a top speed of 30km, can you make this limitation
mattt im lost i fly a omnibus f3 multi rotor the altpos hold and altaltitude hold does not work i have them set up on one switch.. can you show me in a video how to set up a multi rotor
Hay Matt, does "Nav cruse" keep my wing straight like "heading hold" should do ? my wing flies around in 500m circles if i dont touch the stick haha Cheers Brett
Howdy Brett, I'm not absolutely sure. I used it in combo with heading hold to keep the direction, but see the wiki as I have a feeling it may have changed since I used it last, Matt
Hi mat great series but I am pulling my hair out ATM l must be missing something maybe about a dozen senior moments Inav---- spf3 erratic control (0 min 47 sec) I am getting some strange control surface movements when I increase throttle one or the other elevon raises slowly and only snaps back on throttle shutdown Also I am getting rapid osolation of the control surfaces for a second two if I operate the sticks quickly I now have no hair left Any ideas ??????
Hi Matt! I was disabling GPS until for a while maybe that's why there were no poshold mode shown, not sure :) now I have that mode. Other question is that checking in configurator GPS tab, I have messages from gps but about 10% errors so 8000 messages 800 errors shown inside house with no sats received, is it normal because there are no sats or something wrong with my module? it is a BS-280 form a crashed APM :)
Houdie Matt, I got wierd issue on my Z inav 1.8. Just tested it wohoo. Well on POSHOLD or ALTHOLD mode Z altitude will drop :D virtual horizontal is lower than real horizontal.
Cool, so you can have it in Horizon Mode AND Altitude Hold....AT THE SAME TIME..?....Im liking that....lol....I learnt something else...:)..... I love iNAV.
Well Matt for me is super important, 4 years ago A friend insisted in launching my RVjet, I say no, he insist, the result was he in the hospital with cut close to tendons in his right hand, ugly really ugly, from there I never flew the rvjet ever. I fell so sad, I almost give up the hobby. Big wing are a mess.
Another brilliant tutorial, Matt - thank you. Going through the series several times for familiarisation. That’s the best explanation of modes I’ve seen to date!
Thanks Kevalino, Matt
Awesome, with your instructions I think even my 6 year old could set this up. Your videos are very appreciated!
Happy days :)
Thanks for this video Matt. Really helps a beginner like me. Best video ive seen explaining mode setup - thanks again mate!
Happy Days! Got iNav flashed onto my Matek F722. The ImpulesRC driver fix helped a ton. Also got the Joshua Bardwell F4 set up with betaflight.
Happy days indeed!
Man, i sure appreciate these videos. Im new to these FC and having a hard time learning n doing all these settings. The vector is sooooo much easier to setup but that plane took a nose dive into the ocean lastweek so im installing the f405 into a wing and ordered 2 more f411 wse to for more wings. 1st time using inav.
Awesome dude. One i was looking for. Only missing is a video to see these modes in action. Is there any to show these?
Matt, you have took the mystery out of setting up modes for me. Thank you!🙄
Mike at 3.38 you should update your video explaining the mode has changed to "manual". That would help biginners a lot. cheers!
Of course I would do if I could. Once uploaded then that's it not edits. And as always, check the inav wiki pages. Matt
RagTheNutsOff sorry I believed you could simply add a sort of YT banner scrolling in the correct position.
I'm getting: Arming disabled flags: NAV CLI NOPREARM - I have my pre-arm configured and its set up on a switch which is working in the modes tab - however, I still have the Navigation is Save "red x". Typing in status in the CLI still shows the "Arming disabled flags: NAV CLI NOPREARM" message....
Hi mat,how to setup servo minibus f4v1 in inav?
hi matt, like your videos great job keep it coming
Thanks Mike
Nice tutorial and thanks for sharing!
Hey Lucas, thanks for watching 👌 Matt
If the servos are going the wrong way wont it show up during the pre flight checks,or in the manual mode when you first launch it?
Howdy Mark, you might want to watch the video where we check the surfaces, if they're both going the wrong way, that should stand out like a sore thumb. Matt
Autolaunch work fine, but need more power, I noted that no matter what i did in flight the plane nose deep, so i alined the board with the wiky but because i got my board rotated, the pich is the roll and the roll is the pitch.
Hi Matt...Nano talon inav 2.2 motor won't start.."throttle to low"..any suggestions for a fix....Cheers
Hey Alan, calibrate the ESC to rule that out and make sure the throttle row works in the receiver tab. I'd that's working Ok (aka you have set right and there is no safety switch you have enabled in the tx). It'll be your min throttle setting I'm guessing. Matt
@@RagTheNutsOff Thanks for your help ..copied a cli and didn't suss the arm switch ...now sorted...are you doing a video build on this www.banggood.com/F3A-950mm-Wingspan-EPO-Trainer-3D-Aerobatic-Aircraft-RC-Airplane-Glider-KIT-for-Beginner-p-1296876.html?ID=228511117&cur_warehouse=UK
Hi Matt, Apologies if this has been asked before, but have you considered fitting a 6 position rotary switch on your Taranis? I fitted one when I was flying a Hex with Pixhawk flight controller, I felt it made the flight mode selection more intuitive. I still had the "Brown" function set up on the 2 way switch.
Howdy Davie, no I've not tried that or even heard of a six position switch for the taranis. Do you have a link to such a switch Davie?
Hi Matt, Banggood stock them www.banggood.com/FrSky-Taranis-X9E-6-Position-Switch-Pot-Knob-p-1043146.html
Painless360 did a fitting guide a while back th-cam.com/video/TRGZWFTCx4A/w-d-xo.html
How can I prevent Disarm in the air ?
Perfect explanation.. Thanks Matt
Howdy fella, fantastic! Matt
I find your videos very informative...its all ok.
hi matt. my rc work fine in inav receiver tab. but when i want to try it on my drone's motor, it didnt move. i just set arm mode only. the motor works fine using inav
Howdy, daft question, is your ESC powered and also calibrated too? Matt
@@RagTheNutsOff all powered up.. but two of it not rotating..
@@RagTheNutsOff my receiver suddenly didnt work. no led
See here th-cam.com/video/TfZZnurrIRA/w-d-xo.html failign, that see the iNav wiki. Matt
Does using the flight controller and associated hardare/software help with TX and RX range ?
Howdy fella, no not at all. Matt
Matt thanks so much for a reply.I doubted it would help, but this whole series? I like your thinking.
Hi Matt thanks for the quick response ...... no mate the servos are not power by a separate Bec
Hi Matt, sorry I'm newbie in this matter, could you suggest me please a tutorial to configure correctly the Taranis x9d plus with a fixed wing model? I missed this part.
Your explanations are very helpful! Thanks
Howdy, I don't cover that in this series as it's an "assumed" thing. If you need help learning with the taranis see this fantastic series from Lee here th-cam.com/video/WpYO7HkjxGQ/w-d-xo.html Matt
Hi Matt there isn't a cruise mode in v 1.8.1 would using horizon, heading hold and nav alt hold do the same job? Cheers
I'm having a strange problem with my copter using Omnibus F4 and INAV. I have set up my 3-position switch to the following positions: 1) Disarm, 2) Arm + Alt Hold, 3) Arm + Alt Hold + Pos Hold. When I arm the copter, (switch pos.2) I clearly see that Alt Hold mode is selected in OSD, however, it flies in Acro mode so I crashed and broke all my props at the first try. But when I simply remove the GPS module and nothing else, in the same pos.2 it flies like it should in Angle mode, no more Acro.
Howdy, if you're using iNav on a quad then stick arming is considered safe and switch arming is not. So take the arm mode away and simply go for Acro - Horizon - And another mode. Also read the documentation on the modes as AH mode is a sub mode and needs to be used in combination with another mode github.com/iNavFlight/inav/wiki/Navigation-modes#althold---altitude-hold Matt
Thanks, I added angle mode to alt hold and it stopped being unexpectedly acrobatic. But, what kind of safety are you telling about? Is it some hardware or software glitch or is it just that you can accidentally disarm the aircraft in flight?
hello new here and to inav is passthru the same as manual now a days?
hi Mat great video as usual i finaly fly my caipirinha version 1 today did my homework with i nav setting fantastic maiden fly straight and level the only issue is when i fly in nav altitude mode i need more throttle to hold altitude when i bank the wing and i dont know where to go to tuned the throttle (advance mode ? ) thanks
16:50 Come to Me! Love it!
question? is acro mode and "passthrough" mode the same thing?
no, "manual mode" and the old "passthrough" are the same.
Hi Matt, very clear video as always, I love this series, made me to jump in this project!
I have an entry level 6 CH transmitter for my project, there are no 3 positions switches, it has only two aux ch with only two positions switches. Do you think I can set on one switch two modes (let's say ANGLE in one position, and HORIZON in the other position), and on the other switch in one position NAV RTH and on the other position OFF? Would this arrangement be possible?
Hi Matt, do you suggest anything about my above question? Very appreciate if you can guide in this issue!
Yes, this would be possible. Please note that without an arm switch it automatically uses stick arming, so to arm you hold the yaw to the bottom right, and to disarm hold it to the bottom left.
Hi Matt, I have a problem that ai hope you can help me with. When I am in the reciver tab in I Nav I can't get any of the bars to move its like the reciver is dead. I have a Matek F4 wing board in a flying wing, and a Taranis. When you set up a new model on your Taranis do you set up a flying wing or do you set up a standard wing model because I have set it up for a flying wing which automaticley sets up the mix is this right. Hope you get the jist of what I am saying all the best Tim
Hey Tim, see the receiver setup video in this series, Matt
that was very helpful. thanks matt :)
HappyDays :)
Hi Matt, can you tell me why you combine nav alt hold and horizon mode please. Ta
Howdy, see here github.com/iNavFlight/inav/wiki/Flight-modes and I added in heading hold as well, Matt
Hi Matt, on my version of iNav the modes come up as channels not AUX. I presume this is an update and they should be treated the same?
Hi, Matt, I have a very basic problem with my Fixed wing, when I use Horizon mode. I am sure I am missing to set up something in the configuration, but I am not sure. I normally take off in Manual, and later I go Horizon. I get almost perfect flat turns, but when the plane is supposed to be flying straight, it tends to turn left and up, regardless of the throttle position. Question is: Is this telling me that I need to correct the "orientation" of the controller board?. I guess Horizon control is generated by the accelerometers? (and also barometer?). I am not using the magnetometer. iNav 1.9.3. Will appreciate your help.
Matt, from quads I'm familiar with rate mode. How does pass-through mode differ from rate mode, with no modes active?
+Eugene Pressley Howdy! Pass through is complete control, rate mode has stabilisation it I believe. See the inav wink for the full details, Matt
hey Matt, I am having issues with the mode tab, I setup the switches like i wanted, but when i tried to activate pos hold, it didnt show that it was active in the config (the box didnt change colors) and RTH did the same thing, the switch was set up but I didnt get a color change to confirm that it was working. I have used boards before but I swear last time I set one up I wasnt having this problem
Howdy Jack, the slider should move. But it may not select the option without a GPS lock and being armed. So make sure it slides to the right level and that should be fine once armed and flying it should work.
Matt
What happen if the receiver set failsafe on AUX1? Would it disarm the FC?
Howdy Artyum, see the iNav wiki for the different flight modes & their explanations on what they should when activated, Matt
Hi Matt setup a board last weekend on INAV 1.7.3 but cant get it to work on INAV 1.8 using a ppm rx in configurator radio AETR5678 instead of AETR1234 or is there some other problem
Hi John, see my other comment, stay away from 1.8 it's a release candidate and not stable, stick with 1.7.3/4 Matt
Matt, this is an AWESOME series. Thank you so much! I'm setting up an Omnibus for a Nano Goblin. Best I can tell, to have a distinct Loiter mode (meaning I flip a switch and the plane loiters around wherever it is), I use a combination of NAV ALTHOLD and NVA POSHOLD. If activated at the same time, will this cause the plane to loiter? Thanks! Brad
Matt I do not understand everything, I'm new to this hobby but I was watch all yours and project blue falcon videos and still nothing. I plug the usb to F3 V1 omnibus and my uart 2 (sbus rail) produces 5v(4.5V) and in the INAV tab(receiver) there is no reaction to the motion of the controller but on F4 Pro I see AETR they move perfectly so the sbus working.....maybe there is not enaugh power from usb soo I put power from 3s Lipo....and NOTHING :(
Hi Matt, First I would like some information re using the Omnibus FC with a mode 1 TX, mine is a Taranis. Is it exactly the same as for a mode 2 TX, if not what changes must be made? Second, though I have faithfully followed the set up videos, both your and painless360 when I switch OUT OF Passthru to angle mode the aileron/elevon movement is very small almost undetectable whereas on your video it smaller than on passthru but it is still quite obvious, what important fact(s) have I missed? I am using a wing an omnibus F3 FC and iNav 1.7.2, I use iNav successfully for Quads and have been working and reading information for fixed wing install for 3 weeks. If you can't help can you point me to where else I amy look please.
Howdy, see part #12 here th-cam.com/play/PLgoM4-umzSqd0clW-e_A12yKiOpV--3a2.html as it makes no diference as long as you set the receiver channels up to match. As for the amount of movement in the stabilized modes see wiki here github.com/iNavFlight/inav/wiki/Why-do-I-have-limited-servo-throw-in-my-airplane and see the variables that have "fw" in them here github.com/iNavFlight/inav/blob/master/docs/Cli.md Matt
Thanks for you considered reply, I will study the information, apply it and report back. Will take a few days
Hi Matt,
As promised it studied the suggestions and I found the Video a great help and it show it does not matter if you are flying Mode 1 or Mode 2. the second one a link to the wiki re servo movement is crucial but I found the last one of all the CLI commands of no real value. Th CLI has a new command: diff, tif lists all non default values in the CLI so it is very much shorter than the full monty. Maybe you could release a copy of your diff CLIs to help us laggards along a bit. To sum up i am noe ready to test fly weather permitting.
Nice and clear...
Hi Matt, I have an issue with the direction of one "channel" on a flying wing. The problem is as follows: Ailerons moving correctly - also stabilization commands the right direction. But Elevators are moving both in the wrong direction - this is the same with stabilization mode.
As a flying wing uses "Elevons", you understand, that I can not reverse both servos. If I would, then the Ailerons would move the wrong direction. So I need to reverse the "pitch channel" and keep the direction of the "roll channel". How can I do this in INAV?
By the way, board allignment is correct - and reversing in the transmitter would also make no sense. Did you have such a case before? Do you have a solution?
Happy landings, Joerg
Howdy Joerg, go back and check the receiver tab and that the bars move in the correct directions as shown, if they do not, reverse the channels in the Tx. Then check the output, if incorrect change the servo movements on the servos tab, hope that helps, Matt
Hi Matt. Thank you for your reply. It is my 4th flying wing with an omnibus F4, but the problem is weird. Ok, I checked directions in receiver tab. They are correct. But understand, that if i reverse my servos, then the roll channel will be wrong.
1. Roll channel (both servos) acc. TX tab correct + stabilization correct (both servos)
2. Pitch: Correct acc. TX tab. But both servos move in the wrong direction + stabilization also in wrong direction.
3. If I reverse 1 servo -> roll will turn to pitch (not good)
4 .If I reverse both servos, then the Pitch channel + stabilization will be OK
BUT the Roll channel will be reversed as well as the stabilization (principal of elevon on flying wing).
Is there a way to set the direction of stabilization direction INDEPENDENT of servo direction/reversal? This would solve my problem.
Sorry for this ;-)
By the way, I use a F4 V3 (non pro ver.) board with Lemon RX.
Hi Matt, For the last week or so I have been tearing my hair out to make navlaunch work. All done as per instructions but the motor will not start. In the Wiki it is suggest that some threshold values may need to be altered but no mention of which to play with. Could some kind soul list the CLI commands for nav_fw_launch, there are 10 of them.
Howdy fellas I have not used iNav's launch feature I'm afraid. Frankly I see no need for it, just stick the model in stabilized model and lob it if you struggle with launches. Matt
Thanks for the answer, You post a lot of 'instructional' videos so people look to you for guidance and I think it is incumbent on you to do some videos even if they don't relate directly to your interest. I fly wings all the time but have to have someone else launch them for me and I hoped that this may have been an out for me. PS if you do one please do it in the upcoming 1.7.3 version of iNav
Mattthew
My Taranis has an external Hacked 6 Chan RF DSM2/X module - with a 6 position switch - so I have in effect two spare channels for a 2x3 position switches 0r 1x3 + 6 position switches how would you configure the switches to enable the best mode options for a not so raw beginner - my preferences Horizon; Althold; RTH; HeadFree; I use stick arming - and have ordered an Orange DSM2/X Module but in the meantime needs must.
Impressed wth presentation...joe
Howdy Joe, I'd stick with the suggested flight modes as they're all the ones you would normally want or need, Matt
Hey Matt I was wondering if this flight controller could work on a gas/nitro powered airplane with GPS and Be able to control the throttle servo
let’s say I am at 100 feet and I Activate “return to home “. and my return to home settings are hold at 200 feet
Will the flight controller add throttle Or deduct throttle
Second question is this ‘
I have flaps how to wire up the flaps with this flight controller
Odd question but what is the difference between acro mode and pass through? I have heavy experience in quad copters and acro being full rate control. Basically all training wheels off. If pass through is also full control.....then the difference is?
Name, more or less. Passthrough means that the signal goes from the Rx to the servos and esc without any imput from the fc, like stabilization or altitude hold. On a quad in acro mode the fc translates the signal from the rx to power the engine that needs to be powered to execute a maneuver so it's technically passthrough, but in practicr they do the same - full control over the craft with no training wheels
Hi Matt, I want to to know if there is an option to use 2 different ranges in the modes tab but as logical AND.
I tried it and it is working one range or the other range. I need, one range and the other.
Thank you Regards.
Howdy Enrique, not that I know of, however see the iNav wiki for more details, Matt
So whats the difference between passthrough and acro mode? Wiki saying it is the same or im I missing something?
the latest INAV i flashed doesn't even have passthrough mode.
Matt. Now called manual.
Matt.. i am using same board like in your video. Radio link EzUHF Jr Module / 8ch lite rx run PPM.. they bond with fc accordingly at first.. i still can see bar on receiver tab moving as i move stick on the radio. During setting up mid/endpoint (nearly finish the steps) bar on the receiver tab eventually became eratics for few second and stop.. no more connection.. after hours try trouble shooting what is actually happen rebind RX/TX eZUHF including trying PPM on naze board.. i end up leave the board using Sbus with futaba radio.. Seems the board has malfunction on PPM connection.
Inav + EzUHF + PPM + Naze = O.K...
Inav + EzUHf + PPM + Omnibus F4 = K.O
Morning Johan, ewwwwww I'm really not sure on that I'm afraid! Matt
Very informative vid. All those modes on 3 switches?
Howdy Matt. I am having a bit of a problem with my FC which I noticed is not as unusual - problem is I cant find a decent solution. Currently working on an Omnibus F4 pro connected via PPm to a FlySky FS-i6 on INAV software. Everything has been wired and software has been done as you prescribed however when I test the model I only get motor reaction through my throttle stick, none of the servos react to any input via transmitter or movement of the FC.
The receiver tab is completely happy and registers all inputs. I have tried custom mixing of motors and servos but nothing works. My custom mixing CLI command:
mixer customairplane
mmix reset
mmix 0 1 0 0 0
smix reset
smix 0 2 1 100 0
smix 1 3 0 100 0
smix 2 4 0 100 0
smix 3 5 2 100 0
save
Really thanx for the help on these boards!!!
rocktoberthe23
You probably have it figured out by now, but you need to supply 5v to the servo power rail. It is isolated from the FC 5v supply, so you can use the 5v from your ESC or a separate BEC.
Hi Matt my pitch stabilization is reverse. what shall i do to reverse it. thank you
you could try changing pitch to 180 degrees in the r p y section in configuration tab, if im understanding your problem correctly.... you could look up your flight controller it might come from the factory needing the adjust or did you install it upside down even though facing forward? not positive thisll help but thought id try
Hey Matt. i did my Inav 1.7.4 like your's but my RTL does not work i receive air mode instead of RTL mode
??? and no acro mode to
Thanks Matt
Dan Mor You have to arm in a non GPS mode and then activate it, otherwise it will not work
Matt, I'm curious, How is the radio talking to the controller?? Have to bound the receiver to the radio and have it connected to the controller..I missed that video..
Morning Kevin, I was very tight on time yesterday & published this one. I've not recorded that part yet. I will do this morning and post in the FaceBook group as soon as it's ready for you. Matt
Matthew Ogborne 10 4 Matt thanks.
Howdy Kevin, it'll be in the FB group in about 15 mins :) Matt
Hi Matt is there any way of down loading INAV 1.7.3/4 after down loading INAV 1.8 than you for the quick reply
Howdy John, yes of course, just select an earlier version from the dropdown menu when flashing the board, Matt
I will add that I tried two different rx cppm and sbus plus two different spf3 boards both carefully calibrated ..... I hope
Matt I have F3 v1 FC and I conect with sbus....in inav all is done I think ...on my FC I have solid red and blue light ....and FC does not respond to any signal from my Turnigy 9xr :(( but with other F4 Pro with sbus all is ok....help me please :(
Howdy Maciek, have you provided power to the servo rail? Matt
Hello sir ? I set up servo trim and auto tune on one switch ,the problem I can't see it being displayed in my osd in my goggles ,or do I need the plain to be airborne for it to be displayed on osd
Hey Allen, I believe you need to be airbourne and it shows as a system message not as a flight mode. Matt
@@RagTheNutsOff thanks sir
my arming 2 way switch does not go beyond 1500
You stated very clearly in the video which i did watch,to do 1st flight im manual mode as to speak,just in case control sufaces are not correct rather than do 1st flight in stabilised mode which could end in a dissaster.
Am i misreading or should i say not listening?.
Mr rag nuts
Mark, these videos are old now so I forget which one to you are referring to. You should of course perform your pre-flight checks which are in one of the videos in the series (probably named aptly) and yes absolutely start in manual/pass-through model because even I've made mistakes with surfaces the wrong way around. See the series here th-cam.com/play/PLgoM4-umzSqd0clW-e_A12yKiOpV--3a2.html
Friend I really like your content, I want to ask you if in Inav can limit the speed of drones, for example configure inav so that the drones reaches a top speed of 30km, can you make this limitation
Howdy, I have no idea. Ask Inav directly. Matt
mattt im lost i fly a omnibus f3 multi rotor the altpos hold and altaltitude hold does not work i have them set up on one switch.. can you show me in a video how to set up a multi rotor
John Lennon Howdy John, you'll need to see the iNav wiki as I have very little experience with iNav on quads, Matt
Hay Matt, does "Nav cruse" keep my wing straight like "heading hold" should do ? my wing flies around in 500m circles
if i dont touch the stick haha
Cheers
Brett
Howdy Brett, I'm not absolutely sure. I used it in combo with heading hold to keep the direction, but see the wiki as I have a feeling it may have changed since I used it last, Matt
Hey Matt. i did my Inav like you's but my RTL does not over right any modes and Does not show up on the osd too. What have i done wrong?
Howdy fella, daft one, have you calibrated the flight controller? See this video th-cam.com/video/icS2SqGFovY/w-d-xo.html Matt
Howdy fella, yep I'm 99.9% sure thats what the cause is. Let me know how you get on! Matt
Hey Matt does the FC have to be armed and the plane flying for the RTL to engage?
It sounds like you need to have a read of the wiki, see here github.com/iNavFlight/inav/wiki/Failsafe it'll help loads, Matt
Great tutorial!
Hi mat great series but I am pulling my hair out ATM l must be missing something maybe about a dozen senior moments
Inav---- spf3 erratic control (0 min 47 sec)
I am getting some strange control surface movements when I increase throttle one or the other elevon raises slowly and only snaps back on throttle shutdown
Also I am getting rapid osolation of the control surfaces for a second two if I operate the sticks quickly
I now have no hair left
Any ideas ??????
Hi Jeff, are you powering the servos with a BEC at all?
What if I don't find NAV_POSHOLD mode?
Howdy fella, I'm not sure on the question, that mode is available when you have a GPS that is working attached. Matt
Hi Matt! I was disabling GPS until for a while maybe that's why there were no poshold mode shown, not sure :) now I have that mode.
Other question is that checking in configurator GPS tab, I have messages from gps but about 10% errors so 8000 messages 800 errors shown inside house with no sats received, is it normal because there are no sats or something wrong with my module? it is a BS-280 form a crashed APM :)
Houdie Matt, I got wierd issue on my Z inav 1.8. Just tested it wohoo. Well on POSHOLD or ALTHOLD mode Z altitude will drop :D virtual horizontal is lower than real horizontal.
I can't flash the firmware, help please
Howdy, use their support tab on github for any help, Matt
How to get Voice switch mode please send link mode switch voice call our
bravo
Cool, so you can have it in Horizon Mode AND Altitude Hold....AT THE SAME TIME..?....Im liking that....lol....I learnt something else...:)..... I love iNAV.
Morning fella, yea have a read of the flight modes on the iNav wiki here github.com/iNavFlight/inav/wiki/Flight-modes Matt
Matt you do not have set up autoluch.
Howdy Max, thats right, it's a gimmick and isn't needed. However if you'd like to set it up, see the iNav wiki, it's just a flight mode. Matt
Well Matt for me is super important, 4 years ago A friend insisted in launching my RVjet, I say no, he insist, the result was he in the hospital with cut close to tendons in his right hand, ugly really ugly, from there I never flew the rvjet ever. I fell so sad, I almost give up the hobby. Big wing are a mess.
Upss sorry, good morning Matt.
Yea see the wiki, it explains it there, Matt
If you watch pawel spychalskis video on it he explains it
Love ur videos, but I need help and haven't had no luck reading or asking people online, maybe u can help