From 529141527c89fb0b95d8298bd96038a4622ec394 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicholas Sherlock Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:00:08 +1200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Add explanation of yaw controllability at low throttle (tricopters) --- docs/Controls.md | 35 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 35 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/Controls.md b/docs/Controls.md index 1fdf539ca1..966ab04893 100644 --- a/docs/Controls.md +++ b/docs/Controls.md @@ -36,3 +36,38 @@ HIGH - the channel value for the mapped channel input is around 2000 ##### Download a graphic [pdf cheat-sheet](https://multiwii.googlecode.com/svn/branches/Hamburger/MultiWii-StickConfiguration-23_v0-5772156649.pdf) with TX stick commands. The Latest version of this pdf can always be found [Here](https://code.google.com/p/multiwii/source/browse/#svn%2Fbranches%2FHamburger) + +## Yaw control + +While arming/disarming with sticks, your yaw stick will be moving to extreme values. In order to prevent your craft +from trying to yaw during arming/disarming while on the ground, your yaw input will not cause the craft to yaw when the +throttle is LOW (i.e. below the `min_check` setting). + +For tricopters, you may want to retain the ability to yaw while on the ground, so that you can verify that your tail +servo is working correctly before takeoff. You can do this by setting `tri_unarmed_servo` to `1` on the CLI (this is the +default). If you are having issues with your tail rotor contacting the ground during arm/disarm, you can set this to +`0` instead. Check this table to decide which setting will suit you: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Is yaw control of the tricopter allowed?
DisarmedArmed
Throttle lowThrottle normalThrottle lowThrottle normal
tri_unarmed_servo = 0NoNoNoYes
NoNoNoYes
tri_unarmed_servo = 1YesYesYesYes
YesYesYesYes
\ No newline at end of file From 391a884d1d925f3c1c9b5ed2e7f13cd554a56c1b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicholas Sherlock Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:05:02 +1200 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Fix line wrapping of "stick positions" section --- docs/Controls.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Controls.md b/docs/Controls.md index 966ab04893..89b2b1593e 100644 --- a/docs/Controls.md +++ b/docs/Controls.md @@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ By default arming and disarming is done using stick positions. Arming with stic ## Stick positions -LOW - the channel value for the mapped channel input is around 1000 -CENTER - the channel value for the mapped channel input is around 1500 +LOW - the channel value for the mapped channel input is around 1000 +CENTER - the channel value for the mapped channel input is around 1500 HIGH - the channel value for the mapped channel input is around 2000 | Function | Throttle | Yaw | Pitch | Roll |