MFD Autopilot

iPeel · July 08, 2014, 09:30:51 PM

The Falcon's so stable and fun mate you don't need anything like this in it. My thinking was that I'd be shoving the Telefly OSD you get as part of the antenna tracker in my Falcon and put Autopilots in my other planes.

BigT · July 10, 2014, 09:42:08 AM

Quote from: Coyote on July 08, 2014, 08:44:27 PM
I`ll by from Charles at MyFlyDream, I always do deal with him direct. His customer service is impeccable and you cut out the middle man.

Instead of asking a supplier a question and you get no answer or wait for them to ask him the same question to Charles I go straight to him.

Did you look at the eagle tree vector?

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Coyote · July 10, 2014, 10:14:43 AM

Indeed I did , I wasn't too keen on the graphics to be honest, don't like the font. The MFD AP also links straight to my antenna tracker without any extra equipment being added which appeals to me also. It looks much easier to setup and tune on the fly. I'm not a fan at all of the AP / OSD that make you go into a menu to set them up, RVOSD crashed my X8 because of that system of tuning.

BigT · July 10, 2014, 02:23:24 PM

Can the display be changed from metric to imperial? Oh well it really doesn't matter does it? I've ordered mine today. It will be an interesting comparison to the FY41AP in the other plane.

Answer: yes it can

BigT · July 16, 2014, 09:32:28 AM

Quote from: Coyote on July 10, 2014, 10:14:43 AM
Indeed I did , I wasn't too keen on the graphics to be honest, don't like the font. The MFD AP also links straight to my antenna tracker without any extra equipment being added which appeals to me also. It looks much easier to setup and tune on the fly. I'm not a fan at all of the AP / OSD that make you go into a menu to set them up, RVOSD crashed my X8 because of that system of tuning.

Amazing service from mfd. Ordered on Thursday arrived via DHL Tuesday, paid £3.00 duty on line with zero collection fee (unlike parcel farces£15.) started installing into skywalker today. Very good info re wiring on you tube as manual not too clear.

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Coyote · July 16, 2014, 10:40:40 AM

Yeah the manual is a bit lacking, does not cover what the bind plug type thing is for. Mentions it's something to do with the camera in the parts pictures, but no mention where or how to use it.

Mines installed, yet to turn it on. Did you check what version yours is flashed with ?

iPeel · July 16, 2014, 11:18:11 AM

I'm lurking with interest, credit card at the ready. Damn my lack of willpower!

BigT · July 16, 2014, 11:36:46 AM

Quote from: Coyote on July 16, 2014, 10:40:40 AM
Yeah the manual is a bit lacking, does not cover what the bind plug type thing is for. Mentions it's something to do with the camera in the parts pictures, but no mention where or how to use it.

Mines installed, yet to turn it on. Did you check what version yours is flashed with ?

I have no idea what the supplied firmware was I just flashed the latest before install as to do it later looks a pain as I would have to remove it from the plane. I was going to e mail MFD re the plug and the 2 spare cables. 1 has a balance plug on the end and the other a male servo plug and bare wires the other.

BigT · July 16, 2014, 11:46:04 AM

Quote from: Coyote on July 16, 2014, 10:40:40 AM
Yeah the manual is a bit lacking, does not cover what the bind plug type thing is for. Mentions it's something to do with the camera in the parts pictures, but no mention where or how to use it.

Mines installed, yet to turn it on. Did you check what version yours is flashed with ?

I have no idea what the supplied firmware was I just flashed the latest before install as to do it later looks a pain as I would have to remove it from the plane. I was going to e mail MFD re the plug and the 2 spare cables. 1 has a balance plug on the end and the other a male servo plug and bare wires the other. How are you powering yours up? On the FY set up I use 1 4s flight battery and 1 camera battery to eliminate the diagonal line interference. I was thinking of 1 4s flight pack and a 3s pack to power the MFD then see if the lines are there or not.

Coyote · July 16, 2014, 12:20:22 PM

I use the 2pin power wire, I have taken this to a 12v very low noise PSU even though I'm running 3s so the supply is very clean still. I am predominantly going to be using a Mobius as the main flight cam so no clashing with switching Bec's but I am having the camera as quick release so I can swap it for a WDR for night flying so the PSU comes onto its own then.

BigT · July 16, 2014, 04:02:10 PM

So you have a 3s flight pack with a tapping to the 2 pin power supply. Camera supply from the AP to a connector which will be connected to either a voltage dropper which is connected to the Mobius harness or straight through to 12volt camera? Sounds the same as my plan. How about the ground wires for the camera/vtx? I am supposing the common ground is in the AP?

Useful you tube review re the wiring but he does not know what the jumper is for (1.5min)
http://youtu.be/0PurSaP22bE

Coyote · July 16, 2014, 04:21:54 PM

My 12v for the MFDAP comes off the ESC pins of the current sensor ( so the mah is counted ) which then goes to an adjustable PSU set to 12v. The PSU 12v output then goes to the MFDAP power input. The Vtx is powered by the Vtx connection of the MFDAP. The camera output feeds the camera with a extra cable (5v) to power the Mobius when not using the WDR

BigT · July 16, 2014, 04:23:27 PM

Got it. Will copy on mine, (why re invent the wheel) :P

BigT · July 16, 2014, 09:27:28 PM

Installed and turned on. Now I have to calibrate and tune. Only issue is the ASI not working yet and the 2 switch positions.

Edit

Just discovered that if rtl, alt or acm are selected on the ground the motor spins up to cruise speed. Ouch! My assumption was that it would not arm the motor as the FY 41 will not when on the ground so take the prop off!!!. The jumper plug is not used according to MFD.

Gundummy · July 18, 2014, 04:43:33 PM

There is a motor safety setting in there if i remember rightly?