Hello, bit of help needed.

[J Dot]

Hello guys
It's FRIDAY! Woooo hoooo!
I did not get paid in full, but still got some good news, for $25 more to my already existing Verizon account , I have a new 16gb ( wifi-cellular ) iPad Air 2! ( which I can pay off at any time with no interest! ) $369 over 24 months! No contract, but if I cancel it have to pay off the remaining balance of iPad! Sweet!

Here it is:

Still having some rains and wind after hurricane passed, but I'm going to try to catch a quick compass cal between rain spurts!

But one step closer, also finished reading the manual for a 3rd time, so I understand most but rest will come when I can physically try things as I go along! After compass cal, going to try to fix firmwares in Tx to correspond to bird ( keep getting a warning when I touch any Tx stick )

So this will be goal #2,
As always, thank you, and I will keep you updated!

J Dot


Take care, fly safe, and a GREAT WEEKEND, to you ALL!

 

[dirkclod]

Good lord man . Glad the wife wasn't coming out of the shower
Now hide that before she see's it

 

[CCrew]

DO NOT load the most recent aircraft firmware. 1.9.6 has some major issues. Also stay away from 1.5.3. Each of these firmwares are responsible for aircraft falling out of the sky plus other wacky stuff.

Unless of course you don't adhere to the "sky is falling" mantra like me, who as of tonight has 48 flights on all the latest software/firmware with zero issues.

 

[flyNfrank]

Unless of course you don't adhere to the "sky is falling" mantra like me, who as of tonight has 48 flights on all the latest software/firmware with zero issues.

GadgetGuy, not necessary.

 

[dirkclod]

 

[TheLightSpeedz]

Thanks a BUNCH everyone,
Your advice is much appreciated!

i guess my next move is to find a phone/tablet that is compatible, was going to wait a week or 2 to save, but that won't do, suspense is KILLING ME!

Maybe stupid question:
Can the ports on the rear of the to be tested to see if they ARE working?
I'd hate to dump a ton of squid on a new tablet, just to find out my Tx is faulty?
I did buy all this stuff used ( except charger it is new )
( I know the new device is needed ultimately anyhow )

I'll double check with some of my local friends maybe someone has a newer phone/tablet I can test with? ( before shelling out some more peanuts right now )

Thanks again,
And take care!

J Dot


Happy Fly Day to EVERYONE!
Have a safe one!

I've never tried an iPhone 4... But if the app downloads it should work.

Try a new cord!


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[Alex Baxter]

DO NOT load the most recent aircraft firmware. 1.9.6 has some major issues. Also stay away from 1.5.3. Each of these firmwares are responsible for aircraft falling out of the sky plus other wacky stuff.

It has? Wacky stuff being like folk having a compulsion to post stuff like this, maybe?

 

[J Dot]

Hello All,
Just wanted to give you an update, after many hours of firmware DOODLING, I finally got Tx to work with craft.
Here is the combo I found to work well so far.
App: ver 2.9.0
Aircraft: ver 1.8.80
Remote controller: ver 1.6.0

So
I did a Tx calibration, and an IMU calibration, then outside for a compass calibration. Then came back in messed with app a bit, went back out, started it all up, green across the boards, CSC, motors turned on with the ZOOM ZOOM!
But again, clouds moving in w/lightning, so tomorrow calls for sunny skies , to take her maiden voyage! But all is looking GREAT!
No more WARNINGS! Wooooo Hooooo!

J Dot

 

[Mocho]

Excellent J Dot !!!!
Hope you have a good maiden flight.

 

[Oso]

Hello All,
Just wanted to give you an update, after many hours of firmware DOODLING, I finally got Tx to work with craft.
Here is the combo I found to work well so far.
App: ver 2.9.0
Aircraft: ver 1.8.80
Remote controller: ver 1.6.0

So
I did a Tx calibration, and an IMU calibration, then outside for a compass calibration. Then came back in messed with app a bit, went back out, started it all up, green across the boards, CSC, motors turned on with the ZOOM ZOOM!
But again, clouds moving in w/lightning, so tomorrow calls for sunny skies , to take her maiden voyage! But all is looking GREAT!
No more WARNINGS! Wooooo Hooooo!

J Dot

Outstanding news.

 

[flyNfrank]

Hello All,
Just wanted to give you an update, after many hours of firmware DOODLING, I finally got Tx to work with craft.
Here is the combo I found to work well so far.
App: ver 2.9.0
Aircraft: ver 1.8.80
Remote controller: ver 1.6.0

So
I did a Tx calibration, and an IMU calibration, then outside for a compass calibration. Then came back in messed with app a bit, went back out, started it all up, green across the boards, CSC, motors turned on with the ZOOM ZOOM!
But again, clouds moving in w/lightning, so tomorrow calls for sunny skies , to take her maiden voyage! But all is looking GREAT!
No more WARNINGS! Wooooo Hooooo!

J Dot

You can turn the VPS on now and fly around in the house and stir up the dust.

 

[J Dot]

Lol
I can't lie, I have used my p2v, to blow off my driveway before, a COUPLE TIMES!
Worked like a charm!
Going in about 1/2 hour with some local buddies ( mostly racing drone pilots ) to go fly in a big open field!
Will keep you update!

J dot

 

[dirkclod]

Going in about 1/2 hour with some local buddies
Will keep you update!

J dot

man that was at like 8:10 this morning !!

 

[captainmilehigh]

View attachment 64125 man that was at like 8:10 this morning !!

...maybe he's got lots of batteries......


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[dirkclod]

...maybe he's got lots of batteries......


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Well I just seen em looking at a thread about broke cameras
Not a good sign

 

[J Dot]

Ok, ok,
RELAX, believe it or not, I cannot get my new iPad to sign into YouTube to upload the video i just edited! But as soon as I do, you'll be the first to know, due to weather trip got canceled, so took maiden voyage out front, with bonus SURPRISE neighbor! And finally took your advice @dirkclod , fixed that old fence!
Muhahaaaa!

Give me a few to figure this out!
But either way, ALL WENT PERFECTLY! Man this machine is just plain BAD ICE!

Be back soon
But I'm ok, all went well, and video soon!

J Dot

 

[dirkclod]

Ok, ok,
RELAX, believe it or not, I cannot get my new iPad to sign into YouTube to upload the video i just edited! But as soon as I do, you'll be the first to know, due to weather trip got canceled, so took maiden voyage out front, with bonus SURPRISE neighbor! And finally took your advice @dirkclod , fixed that old fence!
Muhahaaaa!

Give me a few to figure this out!
But either way, ALL WENT PERFECTLY! Man this machine is just plain BAD ICE!

Be back soon
But I'm ok, all went well, and video soon!

J Dot

 

[J Dot]

This ones for you @dirkclod
Lol

J Dot

 

[dirkclod]

This ones for you @dirkclod
Lol

J Dot

Way to go bro .
Ahaaaaa ya didn't fix the fence . Ya took it down
lol

 

[J Dot]

Yeah
Problem SOLVED!
Lol

J Dot