I put together a few pictures to show stick movements and when you are configuring your software with LCD
Note -I have a MODE 2 radio. If you have MODE 1 it is different (refer to alexinparis site)
Don’t be confused by my sewing thread I used to show lever input 
Mode II radio
Compared to a MODE 1 radio we have Throttle on LEFT stick – here shown in minimum position. all features are done in minimum throttle as a safety precaution.
Start motors
Start motors to idle (you must set minimum value in code)
Turn Off
To turn off motors from idle…
WMP and NCK calibration
Gyro calibration – position the copter on a flat – level surface. IF you only have WMP angle does not matter – If you also have NCK you MUST position the copter on a level surface(floor, desk, table) – the calibration is stored in EEPROM and in both cases – do NOT move copter until calibration is finished
The LED goes OFF and you must leave your copter during the process (abt 10-15 secs)
Then the LED will start blinking again showing normal loop working
Start LCD
This starts LCD when you have it connected – a great tool to alter configurations in the field
Movement in menu
This is how you move around in the GUI, move elevator full down to go from P to I to D to yaw (full up to go backwards)
Move aileron left/right to decrease/increase values
NOTE: If you have the FULL LCD modified code you can change almost anything from here
Exit menu
Of course you want to exit your configuration. disconnect LCD and fly off…
A small dictionary…I had some initial problems with this…
- Rudder = Yaw
- Elevator = Pitch
- Aileron = Roll
Here is the latest Stick configuration as a PDF.
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spag
December 8, 2010 at 16:51 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
When calibrating the gyros, you say put it on a flat surface for those who have the NK installed. By flat, do you mean *level*?
UndCon
December 8, 2010 at 18:36 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Hello!
Yes I mean level – thanks for notifying me – I’ll change the post
Best regards – UndCon
Dcacland
February 25, 2012 at 11:32 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
I wonder if you could help , I have sexycopter board (multiwii) mostly set up but not yet flown. How do I set the mode switch on channel 5. I have tried adjusting via endpoints but no change on board????? Can you tell me how to switch between modes…Thanks
UndCon
February 25, 2012 at 11:50 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Hello!
I have no experience from the sexycopter boards but I assume they work like the others. Start simple – you can test the software without any RX connected, Some boards require power from other source than USB while connected to computer. When sensors are verified you connect the RX and verify in GUI that channels go the right way (reverse if needed). Make sure you have enough signal readings(1000-2000) or you will not be able to arm (what radio do you use, I have used Spektrum and must increase to 125%)
//UndCon
Finishing up » UndCon
November 26, 2010 at 20:43 (UTC 2) Link to this comment
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