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Multicopter => Flight Controllers => Topic started by: Charliewalker on June 07, 2013, 08:57:54 AM

Title: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Charliewalker on June 07, 2013, 08:57:54 AM
Didn't want to Hi-jack the Naza M Lite post so thought I'd keep it separate. I've been thinking of building a decent quad for a while now, I was looking at the M V2 but then that thread came up & thought thats just what I'm after & much cheaper. Question is are they a pain in the a*** to set up, being a right Homer with computers I read about "Naza dance / PMU / CANBUS / H3-2D etc etc etc it's a friggin foreign language at least to me?.
Whats the chance of me getting this up & running properly, or am I going to have a pile of bits pissing me off on the dining room table along with the Remzibi OSD that I cant get sorted?. Are there any idiots like me out there that have managed to achieve their goal? 
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: MarkLincs on June 07, 2013, 09:00:13 AM
Naza is very easy to set up.

If the naza dance worries you search it here on the forum and you want 3Djim's video. Watch it a few a times and you'll be fine.

He also does some great set up videos.
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: flybywire on June 07, 2013, 09:25:57 AM
Quote from: MarkLincs on June 07, 2013, 09:00:13 AM
Naza is very easy to set up.

If the naza dance worries you search it here on the forum and you want 3Djim's video. Watch it a few a times and you'll be fine.

He also does some great set up videos.

The 'Naza dance'  is great fun to a saddo like me  ;D

Actually charliewalker, if you're not so hot with a pc, dji stuff is probably a good bet, as their GUI based front end's are well laid out & easy to work with (and not too glitchy/foiblish like some others I could mention either!)
Title: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Randall on June 07, 2013, 09:29:35 AM
The Naza is going to be the easiest to setup, it takes no time at all to get it in the air :-)
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: DaveyLC on June 07, 2013, 09:47:25 AM
Quote from: Charliewalker on June 07, 2013, 08:57:54 AM
etc it's a friggin foreign language at least to me?.

It really is simple with the Naza Assistant software..

You're literally two minutes down the road from me so why not pop over one day and have a look?
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Charliewalker on June 07, 2013, 01:00:22 PM
I'm now convinced it"s gonna be doable,

DaveLC, once I've got the relevant bits I'll take  you up on that kind offer mate,as to see one working & talk to someone face to face makes it so much easier to understand,cheers mate
Title: Setting up the Naza
Post by: DaveyLC on June 07, 2013, 01:03:34 PM
No problem :D get it ordered..

Is recommended the ARTF kit from build your own drone he'll have it with you next day
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Charliewalker on June 07, 2013, 07:10:43 PM
I spoke to Martin at BYOD last night and he seems to be out of them & the Naza's at the moment, he said if I couldn't find what I wanted to get back & he'd send them as soon as he got them in, but as no joy anywhere else I think I'll give him a ring & get the ball rolling.   
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: DaveyLC on June 07, 2013, 07:11:37 PM
Gutted :( hopefully they will be in stock soon..

Couple of V1's on the bay at the mo.

Have you had a fly with one yet? You're welcome to have a go on mine.
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Charliewalker on June 07, 2013, 08:36:39 PM
very nice of you,cheers. When I spoke to BYOD last night he said 1-2 weeks to get the bits in, I emailed him
15 mins ago, told him what I'm after & to let me know when they're in & I'll collect (he's only just the other side of Reading).What I said I wanted was Naza M lite, IOSD, & Flamewheel ARTF, how's that sound for getting started? anything else I'd need?   
Title: Setting up the Naza
Post by: DaveyLC on June 07, 2013, 08:53:18 PM
iOSD won't work with lite :(
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Charliewalker on June 07, 2013, 10:16:21 PM
any idea what one will?
Title: Setting up the Naza
Post by: DaveyLC on June 07, 2013, 10:59:04 PM
A few people use EzOSD, the new firmware is more geared towards multi rotors :) that's my next purchase :D
Title: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Randall on June 08, 2013, 12:24:50 AM
TBS do a ezosd with different firmware not sure if its any better than the standard unit ? Im going ezosd next
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Charliewalker on June 08, 2013, 08:41:50 AM
Big thanks to all you lads,  now I've got to play what's the postman got today game, but the beauty of it is after the Mad Dogs meet the wife said "why don't you get one of them"!!!!!!!! 
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Charliewalker on June 08, 2013, 08:55:58 AM
just checking, is this the one we're talking about?

http://www.firstpersonview.co.uk/on-screen-displays-osd-gps/ezosd-with-current-sensor-gps-deans-or-xt-60 (http://www.firstpersonview.co.uk/on-screen-displays-osd-gps/ezosd-with-current-sensor-gps-deans-or-xt-60)
Title: Setting up the Naza
Post by: DaveyLC on June 08, 2013, 09:41:42 AM
That's the puppy :D no need to buy the more expensive tbs version anymore :)

In waiting for fpvuk to get the ezosd back in stock
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Gav on June 08, 2013, 07:48:16 PM
Yeah ezOSD is just the job for a multirotor if you want some info in flight.  I would like one too at some stage.  Hey charliewalker, you're a lucky lad what with your wife giving you the green light to get a quad.  Guilt free purchase, wonderful mate lol  no need to go under the radar with this project then. 
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Charliewalker on June 08, 2013, 09:57:48 PM
Naa, but I did tell her they're only £49.50.
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Gav on June 08, 2013, 10:12:52 PM
LOL
Title: Setting up the Naza
Post by: DaveyLC on June 08, 2013, 11:05:05 PM
You guys are all under the thumb :D
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Charliewalker on June 09, 2013, 07:11:56 AM
No we're not, we just like doing housework, and also......................coming dear.
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: DaveyLC on June 12, 2013, 06:36:46 PM
Have you got the Naza in your mitts yet? :)
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: HerkyBird on June 14, 2013, 10:49:33 PM
Heya Charliewalker, missed this thread until now but I'll be glad to help if needed, I started a couple of months back with a Naza plus flamewheel and even have an EzOSD now too although on an own design Discovery style frame. I'm OK with computers and not far away either as you know so I'm sure between us we can get you going as the Naza is easy :)
Title: Re: Setting up the Naza
Post by: Charliewalker on June 26, 2013, 11:21:22 PM
Sorry not to have replied , thought this thread had gone to sleep while waiting for postman.
Delivered today from FPVUK,
                  1 flamewheel F450
                  1 Naza lite
                  1 EZosd
Big big thanks to all that have offered help, I'll get the easy bits together then start pestering!
Title: Setting up the Naza
Post by: DaveyLC on June 27, 2013, 01:00:03 AM
I've got one here to build for Someone else .. Feel free to drop off the frame for soldering and assembly lol