OpenLRS - thUndead's MODs :D

[thundead]

It;s this one http://www.multiupload.com/C0P34NPZVX

Try both in micro mode and normal mode. Put the TX in servo test mode ( in my futaba ff9 its under servo ) so the servos move. Try going as far as possible until the glitches are unbearable.

Mihai.

[thundead]

Yaaaaay :D
I'm going to start work on the next fw after I finish some pcb stuff in Eagle. we'll see how it goes haha

It;s this one http://www.multiupload.com/C0P34NPZVX

Try both in micro mode and normal mode. Put the TX in servo test mode ( in my futaba ff9 its under servo ) so the servos move. Try going as far as possible until the glitches are unbearable.

Mihai.

Ive just figured out I have a servo test mode on my ER9x firmware  :P Well thats going to make life easier!!  Uploading firmware now range tests in the morning

[thundead]

Would be cool :D by the way if you or anyone else is able to make tuned 459 antennas and test them (anyone have a SWR meter ? ) as well I want some :D

I havent used Eagle in ages......  I fired up my Picoscope a little while ago, wanted to probe the PPM output of my radio to see whats what.   Might post some traces if you are geek enough to be interested lol

[pk-surfing]

My head is hurting just trying to keep up with all this progress :dazed:

You are moving on at almost one idea each day...... is there still plenty of empty space left in the memory to take your ideas ?

PK

[thundead]

haha I've just begun. ANyway my idea is to test as many ideas and release lets say 3 more fws and settle on the one that worked best and optimize it to death haha.

here is a neat fact: checked the datasheet for the transceiver module and apparently it also supports diversity  :o :o . But needs hardware modification in order to work. Not a very complicated thing, just needs to add a spdt switch connected to a gpio port and the module does all the diversity work for us :D I'll email Melih about this after I finish my next firmware.

cool stuff anyway haha

[thundead]

Ive got a 1/2 wave 433 antenna on my tx and is miles better than the stock one.  :))

Its simple to make an antenna for Rx thats going to be pretty accurate for our needs,

This link is a nice method of making the antenna  http://webx.dk/rc/uhf-link3/mcx-antenna.htm
Obviously the length of the active elements is wrong also the connector we use will be sma but the method is there.

I have some RG316 coax which is perfect for the job, following this link http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13840325&postcount=5 you can calculate the active length required for our frequency.  with the hopping we just use the middle frequency for our calculations.  It has got to be leaps better than the stock Rx.  I dont have access to a SWR meter though :(

As far as a tuned antenna for 459Mhz for the Tx I have no clue, which is why I have a diamond SRH771 its not perfect but it should still perform well.  I hope someone reading this knows about a tuned Tx antenna

Would be cool :D by the way if you or anyone else is able to make tuned 459 antennas and test them (anyone have a SWR meter ? ) as well I want some :D

[thundead]

shiit that's bad. strange the earlier version worked ok. Could be indeed something to do with the v2 hardware not sure. but both v1 and v2 hardware have 16mhz clock spd.

Almost finished sketching my next fw and I'll start coding it tomorrow. Next fw should fix any desync issued since it will integrate dynamic channel allocation. ETA lets say 2 days so bare with me :)

Have a good night.
Mihai.

[thundead]

Dont loose hope just yet :) I'm in the same boat. Had a CL but sold it because I don't want Ofcom chasing me around the field haha. Gimme 2 days to cook up my next fw which I think will be the winner.

Mihai.

Right now I am going to drop back to previous FW.... Kinda bummed with the Open LRS as I cant have my 8 channels and RSSI.  I think I may just try and sell it or let it gather dust on a shelf and go buy something else even if its technically not uk legal.  Ive spent a fortune getting my skywalker ready for maiden and this is the only thing stopping me.

[simondale]

Donation sent Thundead!

If you'd like discount vouchers for v2 email me - [email protected]

Excellent work!

[thundead]

Hi Simon,
Thanks for the kind contribution to the Pringles and Red Bull Fund. That should keep me going haha.

Email Sent. Thank you again,

Mihai.

Donation sent Thundead!

If you'd like discount vouchers for v2 email me - [email protected]

Excellent work!

[thundead]

Right,
Pringles Check
Red Bull Double Check
Pseudo code Check
Starting new fw :D

[SouthPawPaul]

Popcorn check
Coffee check
Wife to give massage check
v2 hardware check

waiting on your new cooked fw :)

[thundead]

you forgot wife on standby for range test haha :D

Popcorn check
Coffee check
Wife to give massage check
v2 hardware check

waiting on your new cooked fw :)

[thundead]

Coding like a Bauss  :o :o :o :P :P :P  :cooldance:
Like A Boss (ft. Seth Rogen) - Uncensored Version

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Stop making jokes and write some code  :P

you forgot wife on standby for range test haha :D

[thundead]

that's great news :D
Here's some more good news: I now get adaptive channel selection according to RSSI  :rocks:

Need to test the robustness of the algorithm and will add whatever's left :)