Video-Build/How-To-Tutorial: DJI Flame Wheel F550 Feat. Wookong M + NAZA

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PitchBitch

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PitchBitchTV Episode #2 has been just released!

It features a detailed presentation of DJI's Flame Wheel F550 Hexacopter and the Wookong M and NAZA Multi-Rotors controllers. Furthermore the Video contains a complete video-tutorial how to build the F550 and how to set up the F550 with the Wookong M and NAZA controllers (plus Spektrum AR8000 signal lost RTH failsafe programming)!

PitchBitch also presents Quadframe's 155mm landing gear solution + 2-axis GoPro Gimbal + eyefly's GoPro FPV "Snap" Protection case + protection lense on the F550, which are a nice solution for hobby aerial-filmers.

The episode concludes with the Maiden flight of DJI's F550 + Wookong M, filmed with 3 cameras and on-board with the Quadframe Hobby-Gimbal. The episode is a hefty 46 mins long, and there are VIMEO and youtube versions available. You can download the episode @ vimeo (1.3 gb HD).

Enjoy!

Youtube:
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axp2sdH2fbA

Vimeo:
http://vimeo.com/40348937

Video-Timeline:

01. PitchBitchTV Intro: 0:00> min
02. Episode Introduction: 0:19> min
03. Unboxing DJI Flame Wheel F550 ARF Kit: 4:10> min
04. Unboxing DJI’s Wookong M Controller: 5:33> min
05. Unboxing DJI’s NAZA Controller: 8:02> min
06. Build-Report/Videotutorial F550 Build: 9:17> min
07. Quadframe’s Landing Gear & GoPro 2axis Gimbal: 23:50> min
08. Spektrum AR8000 Wookong M/NAZA Setup: 24:53> min
09. F550/ Wookong M Software Setup Tutorial: 26:05> min
10. F550/ Wookong M Compass Calibration: 34:18> min
11. Spektrum AR8000 WKM/NAZA Auto-Failsafe Programming: 34:57> min
12. F550/ NAZA Software Setup Overview: 38:10> min
13. GoPro FPV Protection Case "Snap"39:16 > min
13. F550/ Wookong M Maiden-Flight/Flight-Tests: 39:16 > min
 
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Muttley1971

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Awesome video mate, it'll be a great help when I build my F550 tomorrow :) I do have a question about the WKM software setup though; At 20:42 when you show the compass it is slightly offset towards the back of the frame but in the software the setup at 29:00 the compass X value is set to 2cm, should that not be -2cm instead or am I mistaken? TIA.
 

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PitchBitch

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Muttley1971 said:
Awesome video mate, it'll be a great help when I build my F550 tomorrow :) I do have a question about the WKM software setup though; At 20:42 when you show the compass it is slightly offset towards the back of the frame but in the software the setup at 29:00 the compass X value is set to 2cm, should that not be -2cm instead or am I mistaken? TIA.
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You are right! I've recorded that part of the software configuration after I re-positioned the Compass towards the front. That's why the value is +2 in my software setup. The example pic that is shown contains the numbers that I entered for the maiden flight. I re-positioned the compass, because I experienced some magnetic interferences with another LiPo pack. Most people don't realise that the lipo pack is usually reason #1 for the so called TBE (Toilet Bowl/Whirlpool Effect), which can cause the WKM to fly circles on auto-pilot. If you want to check your setup for electro magnetic interferences that may disturb the compass, take an old-school compass, place it on the lipo pack and/or close to the compass/gps unit and run motors to the max.

If you plan on placing the wookong at the same position where I put it for the maiden flight, it's likely your X value should be negative (if your CG is at center). So you got that right.
 

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clausjepsen

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Thanks for two great videos. The only thing that gives me a bit problems is the wiring. I have a Futaba R6208SB receiver and have connected the 5 first ports to the 5 first ports on my naza.

How about the others, shall I just continue and connect them too?

Since I am having a T8FG super transmitter with S-bus some told me, that the receiver will receive power from Naza. Is that through any of the cords or do I have to wire the BB port on the receiver to the Naza.

Best regards,
Claus.
 

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Muttley1971

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Thanks for the advise Alex, I didn’t know that the LiPo could be a source of EMI. That might explain why I had suffered from the TBE on my F450!
 

yakjock

yakjock

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Excellent video I am about to build an X650 with a wookong setup & this has been very helpful.

Chris.
 


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