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DeveloperPermalink Reply by jasonshort on May 3, 2012 at 2:23pm

I had a look at the log file. It seems the copter rolled heavily to the left after rolling right. Maybe it was a little unstable or windy or your gains aren't tight enough.

The copter increased thrust to maintain altitude which caused it to shoot off in that direction rather fast. 

It appears you had control until it hit the ground right before you entered stabilize mode. The ATT messages show it responding in kind to your commands. 

Why the left roll happened I'm not sure entirely. Were you in Simple mode or normal flight mode?

I'll keep looking into it.

Jason

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Permalink Reply by Jan Boermans on May 3, 2012 at 4:41pm

Jason,
Thanks for your prompt response. I was flying with all standard PID's and there was almost no wind. Did 3 lipos before without this problem. Jakub frame with diy camera mount.
Was flying in simple mode (to keep the cost of spare parts low). Having said that, I mean I selected SIMPLE in MP behind my STAB mode selection. I didn't select simple behind my alt hold mode. Should I do this if I want to fly simple in alt hold as well?
If I understand correct from your reply, the range from the remote control is not the issue?

Ps copter should be smarter then my dog. My dog never catches the rabit:)

Jan

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DeveloperPermalink Reply by jasonshort on May 3, 2012 at 5:02pm

Simple mode is enabled per switch position. This enables users such as FPV flyers to do more complicated setups. You may have been confused since the Quad was rotated at 45 degrees and when it wobbled off your controls were not translated by simple anymore. if you do run into trouble, it's best to flip right away to Stabilize.

Jason

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Permalink Reply by Jan Boermans on May 4, 2012 at 4:51pm

Jason,

What do you mean with 'enabled per switch position'? If I enable 'simple' by checking the box in MP setup, does this means I'm not always flying simple?

Jan

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DeveloperPermalink Reply by jasonshort on May 4, 2012 at 5:18pm

There are two ways to handle Simple mode. You can set CH7 input to toggle it independent of mode. Or you can set them permanently to each switch position and use CH7 for another function such as saving waypoints.

There should be little checkboxes next to the drop downs for each mode switch position that turn Simple on or off for that mode. 

Note: The CH7 option overrides the checkboxes.

Jason

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Permalink Reply by Jan Boermans on May 5, 2012 at 4:11pm

Jason,
Thankt for clarification. Crystal clear now.
Jan

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