Firmware 5.12a Beta - Octo users, please give your comments

[Octo NZ]

I have downloaded the version 5.12 with my Octo.
Then when I powered it, I had some power bursts into motor #7 and #8 when idle. I have tried to fly but the bird was very unstable.
I did not insist and had a look at the forums : people were warning octo users about issues with this firmware version (some of them had the motors shut during the flight).
I then decided to downgrade my firmware from 5.12 to 5.08

Since then, DJI has released a new version that is supposed to fix the problem : 5.12a beta
The "beta" is quite annoying and I was wondering if anyone who experienced some issues with 5.12, has been brave enough to fly with the latest 5.12a ?
I didn't find any comment about the very latest DJI release (5.12a); I would be happy to get yours.:02.47-tranquillity:

 

[Ab74]

Hi Octo NZ!

I've a flat octo, previously an MK Okto XL converted to WK-M. I used both 5.12 and 5.12a with no issues. There was a noted difference in my gains for the two FW upgrades though. I had to dial down gains on 5.12A.

Here's a video of my octo on 5.12:

And here's another one from the same octo but with 5.12a.

I've read somewhere that problems are with users with traditional rxs. I'm using a futaba S-Bus.

Thanks!

Arnold

 

[Octo NZ]

Thanks for your reply and the nice videos Arnold.
Your bird is very stable. Is it as stable in windy conditions? Mine is stable only if it's very low wind.

I also read that the Octocopter with s-bus receiver were not affected by the glitch.

I use a traditional receiver and I would like to hear from that type of users if there are.

 

[Pablo74]

Hi Octo NZ!

I've a flat octo, previously an MK Okto XL converted to WK-M. I used both 5.12 and 5.12a with no issues. There was a noted difference in my gains for the two FW upgrades though. I had to dial down gains on 5.12A.

Here's a video of my octo on 5.12:

And here's another one from the same octo but with 5.12a.

I've read somewhere that problems are with users with traditional rxs. I'm using a futaba S-Bus.

Thanks!

Arnold

Hi congratulation for you vid, i have a okto dridworx with boom 465 , axi 2814/22 prop 13x6.5 lipo 2 x 4s 5000 but the motor very very hot the droid total weigth 6.7kg
what esc do you have? what timing setup?
thanks
best regards