ZOHD Kopilot Lite: Your Questions Answered
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Күн бұрынSee the original review/setup video here - • ZOHD Kopilot Lite: Eas...
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@regs3836 4 жыл бұрын
I so appreciate your videos on the ZOHD EVO and Kopilot. I will be refering to them as I build an EVO as my first fixed wing.
@RickMaddoxSr 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee. I have two of these and decided to install them today. So far so good. Maiden this weekend.
@retrodudefpv 4 жыл бұрын
I ordered a Dart250G and a Kopilot/VC400 kit for another plane, based on your last video and past experience with ZOHD. Can't wait until they arrive. I think the simplicity of use is a great thing with the re-assurance of return to home when out exploring with long-time flying craft such as nano-talot, orbit etc. I'm sticking with a basic volantex x-pilot for close range park flyers :)
@larsaberg6851 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all information. Got a Zohd Nano Taloon with Kopilot yesterday. (first plane, only kwads before)
@alasdair4161 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great review. One thing for those who are worried about the RTH altitude being too low (some are bagging it on RCG) that in actual flight the RTH is very rarely needed to return the plane all the way home under normal circumstances. Most people want and use it as a navigation safety net, so in the case of getting lost or hitting failsafe the plane immediately turns back for home. In that scenario, as it does not instantly plummet down to 70 metres, you can simply resume control once the Kopilot has pointed you in the direction home and with closing distance, either switch back to control, or your failsafe should soon recover and you can maintain your current altitude until you find your way back to known territory. It's not the end of the world with it being 70m. Cheers.
@winxwassa9949 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. We always learn a lot from you.
@nickmarangelis2251 4 жыл бұрын
Ok, I never have any luck with controllers or most electronics on fpv planes, BUT I then, thanks to you and your thorough tutorial videos I discovered the ZOHD Kopilot, did not expect much till I tested it in the field, WOW it works fantastic and so reliable. The stable mode handles windy conditions and gusts so well. All my gliders will now have one installed. Thanks so much!
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear this worked for you! Happy flying!
@TrevorThePilot 4 жыл бұрын
Well, that answered all my questions from the first video. Keep up the great work, I don't know how you do it! I'd surmise that you don't watch much TV.... Cheer, Trevor.
@craigbruner4651 3 жыл бұрын
After hours of digging I came across a blog that gave me hope. I tried it and it works. Simply set up your plane like you would without Kopilot, unplug the four cables, A,T,E,R, from your receiver and plug them into the Kopilot. Leave the left aileron plugged into Aux1 of your receiver. Leave your flap & crow mixes alone. Add your SBUS or PWM wiring and program as per instructions. When your Kopilot takes over in stabilize or RTH mode, only one aileron will be used by Kopilot but that is enough and works fine. I tested it in a stiff wind and it worked wonderfully!
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
Or simply watch my step by step setup video :D Great to hear you got it setup. Happy flying!
@craigbruner4651 3 жыл бұрын
I thought you gave excellent directions but I got lost with the obvious: It's important to set up & mix your plane without the Kopilot 1st. I use a spektrum transmitter where you assign channels not by number but by description, ie: throttle to throttle, right aileron to right aileron etc. I kept looking for channel 1,2,3 etc. like your video shows.
@didactylos4diddy474 4 жыл бұрын
Another excellent follow-up video.
@batmojuice5704 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Always helpful. Sometimes I get the feeling that fixed wing hobbyists want to limit newbies. Multi rotor tech flight control tech has outpaced fixed wing which has existed much longer. This is a great system that tries to close that gap, but hopefully we’ll see more.
@MCsCreations 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, Lee! Thanks a lot! 😊
@carolinakayakadventures270 4 жыл бұрын
Great information as always!! Thanks for sharing!!!
@craigbruner4651 3 жыл бұрын
If you want to keep Crow on your glider, assign the L aileron to the receiver (not the Kopilot) and let the Kopilot use only the R aileron. This works fine. You may have to trim it a little but balance & RTH work fine with one aileron. You do this by not using a Y cable but running separate leads to each aileron. Look up adding Crow on KZfaq for more help there.
@RCLancelot 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, thanks for the video!
@minirotor9006 3 жыл бұрын
Might need to mention in your comments that the 2 sticks down and inwards for Neutral Calibration does not always work--Mine was both sticks down and to the Left...[maybe because I changed the wires in the PWM plug to suit Spektrum--Some people just change the channel allocation in the radio]
@hobbyaddictnbroke7678 3 жыл бұрын
I did the maiden flight of my ZOHD drift with Kopilot yesterday! First plane I've flown that didn't go home in a bag. LOL. All my preflight setup and checks I missed setting the gain pots to 50%, they were at 100% and the plane looked like a dolphin porpoising through the sky. At 50% it was stable but responsive. I also realized with autolaunch, I give it 70-80% throttle and just chuck it, as its climbing and picking up speed I can reduce the throttle to 0%, it climbs to a couple hundred feet and happily circles. If I leave the throttle gimbal at 70-80% it seams to "add" that input to the flight controllers throttle signal and the motor appear to be running max speed which reduces stability and responsiveness.
@greatgandalf5233 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the information and help 👍!
@nikleiser5888 4 жыл бұрын
@ZOHD Please put a reverseable second aileronoutput and adjustable height into the next revision.
@leeseaman4193 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for a useful video and device indeed. I wonder, given what I see, where would I run my PWM leads order (A ,E ,T ,R, Aux) current set up straight from the vertical pin outs of the FS-iA6B to the three pin rack row on the Kolite board? My 30A Esc and 5v BEC is currently on position 3 Throttle with my 3 position switch set on channel 5 with all signal, + and - wires connected.
@fpvwing 3 жыл бұрын
I found reduced throws in stab mode after I disconnected the adjustment board then powered off. Reconnected it and got full travel again.
@EddieVichta 4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for all Your videos!! One question - Is it working as autolevel as well? Or stabilizer only? Thanks.
@HomeDronen 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@markenglish1968 4 жыл бұрын
Awsome video as usual ..there is somthing you might want to be aware of ,not all esc are going to want to play ball with this kopilot lite..I was trying to get it to work with one of those generic yellow 30amp bangood esc,nope not happening 4 hr later ,i popped another esc in and bingo working as it should..it was very confusing because everything worked with the generic one just no throttle ,yes it was calibrated and did work when pluged straight into the rx,just not when pluged into the kopilot.any how just throwing this out there,if you find kopilot is acting strange with no throttle save yourself some frustration and try another esc of a different make.
@raymondgaston2793 3 жыл бұрын
My "2 sticks down and in" calibration issue was caused by the fact that there were rate and expo settings in my transmitter. The instructions told me this but I didn't listen. The minute I returned them to 100% everything set like it should. Then just go back and set them where you want them. Maybe you could create another flight mode without rates just for cal.
@tunaflights7258 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video. You said I could use the kopilot in my EDF but what if my EDF is 6 channels ie;flaps,retracts etc. what I understand it would not work for such a plane/jet,would it?
@Bellairvideo 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful information. Many thanks indeed for your time & research
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Check out the new setup video at the top of the Kopilot playlist. It's a lot clearer... happy flying
@Bellairvideo 4 жыл бұрын
Will do! This is one of the planes I may use it for. Many thanks. Great videos kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppiKnKZn3KfNZIk.html
@JMathieson 3 жыл бұрын
Have set up my Kolpilot as a T tail and note that it works only intermittently. Cannot do a high five test in any mode
@autoair4637 3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to use it on an old easystar, will it work with rudder and elevator only?
@wad5uk 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video, as usual very well presented easy to understand. I hope you can help me with a problem I am having with my new Kopilot Lite autopilot system. I have it installed in a flying wing and set up via sbus from my RX. I am unable to set up the Neutral Calibration by the sticks on my mode 2 Taranis TX. Nothing happens with the LED lights. No flashing. I was in stabilised mode as per the manual. The radio calibration was successful though. All other functions and set up is correct and working. Many thanks Mike
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Please see the video on that in the playlist...
@wad5uk 4 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 Many thanks. Missed this video somehow. Problem solved, my stick throws were not enough. Never thought of that.
@caf1971 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, it work only with elevador and rudder? Whitout aleron.
@warmiceUT 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great information. You answered most of my questions as well :-) However, I have one additional question. what type of planes it is suitable or not - those twin motor planes with differential thrust to provide a rudder control effect. Because, I also learned that, when using the Kopilot, we are not supposed to use the TX mixing configuration; so how could I setup the differential thrust, that can working together with Kopilot? Or, it is not suitable at all. Appreciate your comment and feedback. Thank you.
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
It only has one throttle out so not ideal for twin engines...
@craigroberts2019 4 жыл бұрын
Once again you never fail to help myself with your videos.. nearly every product or problem i may have you seem to cover. One question on this is it restricted to a certain input voltage? I normally 4s but there no mention on what voltage can be use. Many thanks
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
The main battery voltage isn't plugged into the unit anywhere. See the builds I did with this, so that's not an issue... Happy flying!
@craigroberts2019 4 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 Thank you for the quick reply. Appreciated
@geoffcarson2839 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lee I have 2 zohd kopilots and they both seem to suffer from the same problem .When you disconnect the control panel with the pots and set button on it all the moving surfaces controlled by the kopilot move in the reverse direction ,as soon as you plug it back in everything goes back to normal . the kopilot functions perfectly with the control pad hooked up and left in the plane ,return to home works perfectly stabilization and manual modes work perfectly also . This has me totally baffled . Any ideas ? Thanks Geoff
@typxxilps 4 жыл бұрын
best question was the Kopilote lite needs a big(ger) brother ... I got one now with VC400 and nano talon evo that I have to build to gether these days.
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Best of luck with the build
@nafou3a 3 жыл бұрын
Hello there, thanks for the videos! I have been having some trouble with one of my kopilots, the gyro mid flight seems to « correct » the airmlane in a BAD position and the aircraft becomes extremely unstable... I tried de calibrate the system again but still the same problem. Any ideas?! You seem the guy to go to!! Thanks in advance!
@tracycooper6721 Жыл бұрын
This zohd is great I'm very satisfied . My question is in return to home stabilize I cand seem to have any control to land in stabilization . So I put it in Manuel I have control but can do nothing while in stabilize mode ..
@Painless360 Жыл бұрын
When on RTH mode the model is flying itself. You need to switch out of RTH to get back control... Happy flying
@Desode 3 жыл бұрын
I have a question. Does the Kopilot re level on each power up based on where you set it on each power up? or can you level it on the bench and it will save that information? Thanks for your time and work.
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
It is saved.
@JohnVHRC 4 жыл бұрын
Trying to make it work with Spektrum....
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
If the normal rx is pwm or sbus (as covered in the video) it'll work.. best of luck !
@albertgallo1870 4 жыл бұрын
I have it all hooked up using sbus. Using frsky x8r on taranis qx7 .Everything works but the throttle. Please help
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Please see my setup video for it. Make sure you are using the correct flight mode to test it in... Happy flying
@glenharto9699 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee great video after watching this I will purchase one of these little Lite fellas 👍 just a quick Question ¿ how do you know If or when the controller has a GPS home lock with no onscreen Telemetry.
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
The motor will only run in non-manual modes only when it has a lock..
@glenharto9699 3 жыл бұрын
Lee, I just want to thank you for all the help you have given this old Plumber ( I'm the guy who hasn't got much time or Knowledge to build and read endless literature from owners manuals) over the years. You have helped me set up. 1.Taranis Pluss 2. Eagle tree Vector 3. Cyclops Storm Inspired me to Purchase various models including eflite, ZOHD products, Runcams, Foxeers, Fatshark products over the past 4 years. The list goes on...... To the point I now realize I need to buy you a beverage. Scooner / Beer Mate how do I sign up to give you a Tip. Thank you for all the help, this hobby can be frustrating, however your tutorials just make it easy as 1 2 3. 👍 In Australia we say - You bloody Legend Mate! 🇦🇺
@DaveMerc 4 жыл бұрын
I like that it comes with the GPS puck but my QUESTION is how can an OSD be added to it such as the MinimOSD?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
It can't. You'd need an independant OSD system...
@DaveMerc 4 жыл бұрын
oh shucks :-(
@dtmmusicproductions1400 4 жыл бұрын
what happens when you loose transmitter signal (out of range)? does it sutomaticly return to me? or does it keep doing its last input? i know theres a failsafe, but i cant return to home from that. and if the plane is out of range, i cant TELL it to RTH, until I get that signal back...
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
See my video on setting Failsafe. I'd always set the Failsafe for rtf
@RocketBurn11 4 жыл бұрын
Can you setup the flight modes on a 2 position switch with stabilized & RTH? Trying to help a new flyer and he doesn't have a 3 position switch.
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Depends on the radio. I have videos in the Opentx mix school series... Happy flying
@lescolclough488 3 жыл бұрын
I have one of these but can only get it to work with S bus, PWM not working for some reason, any ideas please, cheers, Les.
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
No idea, what troubleshooting have you tried?
@nocknock4832 3 жыл бұрын
I tried to connect my FrSky R-XSR and it didn't light up or anything. Any idea why? I just took it off a drone so I know it works.
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
No need to post twice. Please see thie suggestions on the other comment.
@mr2airborne159 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome reviews on this piece! Very helpful! Can it work with graupner receivers?? Hott GR-12L
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
If it talks sbus..
@mr2airborne159 4 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360Thanks for the speedy reply!I know they support SUMD ..... not sure of SBUS, I will get a look at the manual on a break. Thanks again👍
@julianhumphrey4843 3 жыл бұрын
good video, but i have a question nano talon evo with ko-pilot and flysky I6x do i set up a v tail mix on radio or does KP do all that even in manual mode?
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
Check out the setup video where I show all of the steps. All of the mixing for the model is done on the Kopilot.. Happy flying!
@emilgabl9069 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Can kopilot support flaps on a 4 channel fixed wing?
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
No, best of luck
@tcz7742 4 жыл бұрын
You seem to be saying that the return to home is not triggered when out of range therefore we should set the switch for RTH modes in failsafe to return to home. Fair enough, but what about the failsafe settings for the other surfaces I normally use slight up elevator throttle off and slight left turn. Should I put no Fail-Safe on these surfaces and throttle?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
When RTH is triggered it'll fly itself, irrespective of the other control positions.. Happy flying!
@robertmillhouse6388 3 жыл бұрын
Can the Kopilot unit be used without setting Failsafe. My radio (FrSky QX7 using ERSkytx) does not seem to have Failsafe set via the t/x. At least I can not find it any where in the t/x menu. I have previously set up a Kopilot with a FlySky i6 t/x and it works OK, even being able to set up failsafe.
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't fly without a failsafe, that is how flyaways happen. Best of luck..
@markeggert2163 4 жыл бұрын
I've got one, but the plane I plan to stick it in hasn't yet arrived. The manual says you can use the RTH as a "launch Mode" by flicking it to RTH and tossing it. When the GPS senses 4+ kph it kicks on the throttle, climbs to the preset altitue and circles. At least that's what ir says it will do ... Have you tried that yet?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
I'll be making a video on that.. stay in!
@ppastur 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, great video-thank you very much. Would you happen to know how One might configure flapperons with kopilot? Given you cant have mixes on your radio with kopilot, I’m a little confused on how I might set them up. Btw I have a regular t-tail with rudder, elevator, ailerons (2 servos on y splitter) and use a fly sky 6x radio. Thanks in advance.
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure you can with Kopilot. It's not that advanced.. Best of luck
@elcotorro 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am doing well with that controller, one question, when I raise the plane to 300 meters and I put RTH the plane returns but it lowers the programmed by the manufacturer a lot, what would happen if we put the elevator directly to the receiver without connecting it to the controller card? Do you think it maintains the height at which it was flying?
@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын
I've never tried but I would guess that wouldn't work very well. Best of luck with it.
@dragon121978 4 жыл бұрын
Can you configure the rth on a switch on the taranis? Also if it goes into rth can you over ride it back to manual control and how do you do that thanks
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. It's just a mode switch..
@nickmarangelis2251 4 жыл бұрын
Bought a kopilot, what an easy install, thanks. One question on RTH on frsky receiver if I lose signal how will it activate RTH? How do I set the failsafe? Any setting on my Taranis that also need to be done?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Video just up on the channel that should help with that.. Best of luck!
@Dan-ru2pz 4 жыл бұрын
In model setup, select failsafe and put your three position switch channel to -100 then save. To prove it has worked, setup on the ground and while in manual (no LED) or stabilise (Solid LED) mode, turn off your tx. The LED should blink indicating RTH mode. Good luck, especially in the air.
@danielhowald2777 Жыл бұрын
hello could you plz explain me what the set button does i dont find any info on that?
@Painless360 Жыл бұрын
It's in the manual, see my setup videos for it. Best of luck
@nicolashectornolascojr8027 4 жыл бұрын
hi just wanted to know what channel the sbus port of kopilot lite in tx and rx channel mapping? thanks
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
All covered in the series.. Happy flying!
@jpicazio 3 жыл бұрын
when i am in rth mode the nano talon goes full up elevator and the ailerons are a bit jiggly, any thoughts?
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
It'd an emergency mode designed to try and get your model back. There are set PIDs for RTH do it won't be perfect for sone models. Happy flying .
@johnsheehy6172 3 жыл бұрын
Late question, Can I add expo and change rates using the middle (manual) switch position? alternatively, can I set rates at lower the 100 and add expo in all positions? This is an old site but I hope I get an answer from anyone.
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing you are not a regular viewer. See the later video in the series that covers setup. Best of luck
@Jensen-64 4 жыл бұрын
Can the kopilot be used with a flysky fs-i6 controller and receiver?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
If it has pwm or sbus output, then yes (see last video inav playlist)...
@maxxtraxxfpv 2 жыл бұрын
what kind of receiver should i get with this if i have a spektrum radio?
@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын
Something that will output PWM or sbus. Last time I looked there wasn't a lot of choice for SBUS capable recievers... Happy flying
@Manuel_Z_Kayaks 4 жыл бұрын
I know this system is made for fixed wing units but I want to put you outside of the box and know if I could use it on an RC boat. I'm not talking about a speed boat, I'm talking about the kind fishermen use for deploying baits and chumming. (Carp fishing) I want to be able to deploy larger baits long distances in the surf and when it's done dropping the bait or chum, simply return to where I launched from. I saw one a long time ago called the KON TIKI (I think) I want mine to be large (3ft long X 18" wide +/- & 12v) with a troll motor for propulsion. Heck it could be like a submarine too. Waypoints would be awesome! Thanks in advance! Manuel Z
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
It don't think that would work, there are boat setups in the Ardupilot project so I'd look there. Best of luck!
@ChrisBalmforth 4 жыл бұрын
Is the Kopilot suitable for ic models with their higher vibration levels?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, I've not here but am aware of a few successful tests..
@ricardomartins712 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a question that i can't get an answer anyware. Can I install a kopilot upside down? I have a vintage ultra sport 1000 plane (low wing) and if I install it the right side up I will not be able to see the LED status lights (need it for GPS lock). Can you help?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Nope, you can't.
@EddieVichta 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lee! How many volts could this Kopilot handle? For example if i run my RX with 6V, 7.5V or so... or if I want to use servos on 6.5V or even 7V... Do you know what I mean..? I did not find this BASIC info anywhere. Cold you help please?
@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын
I've always run them on 5v here. The fact that they don't mention other voltages is a good indication that it isn't supported. Best of luck!
@rakibhasandon 4 жыл бұрын
Please release DSMX version for us with bind switch
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
No need - look in the playlist.. I've already covered how to wire it up. But you've already checked haven't you :)
@MrQuijibo 3 жыл бұрын
Mine won't arm in stabilised mode. I've calibrated the ESC in manual mode and the motor will spin. Is it faulty?
@tunaflights7258 3 жыл бұрын
Have you done the calibration andradio calibration? I noticed I had same issue until I re-calibrated both radio and kopilot
@MrQuijibo 3 жыл бұрын
@@tunaflights7258 did this. It turned out that it won't let you start the motor without a gps lock
@caymanhilldesigns453 3 жыл бұрын
The NO OSD is kinda a bummer. Really wish it had a simple one with alt and direction to home.... the board knows this info... Wish it would display it.
@alainrac56 Жыл бұрын
You can add a separate OSD, I use a Skylark tiny OSD and it works great!
@MrFREAR 4 жыл бұрын
Hi would this work on a gas/glow engine set up?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
I've not tried it but it seems to be aimed at electric..
@fpvcrumudgeon4576 2 жыл бұрын
I'm confused about how the Kopilot and the servos get their power? It seems the only input comes from the sbus (or ppm) receiver connection. I'm surprised the small (20ga) receiver wires can handle the potential draw of the high power servos.
@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын
5v comes from the ESC connection as it does with a reciever.. Happy and
@exaturbo 4 жыл бұрын
Does it self level the model if you let go of the sticks ?
@bomberaustychunksbruv4119 3 жыл бұрын
In STAB Mode yes it does.
@frasersteen 4 жыл бұрын
If you are using a flight controller like this or some other one. Does it make sense to use maximum throw on the servos/control surfaces wherever possible as it might provide more control at lower speed?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
I don't limit throw in the same way with an FC. Only make sure the servo can't be overdriven..
@frasersteen 4 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 interesting, thanks!
@devingable8467 4 жыл бұрын
Does anybody know if the Kopilot will conflict with my Orbit RTF...will the 2 stabilizers conflict?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Only one stabiliser at once... You can't use two at the same time...
@jzztuy Жыл бұрын
hi, i would appreciate any help here... i am setting up a nano talon from it's standard flight stabilizer to a zohd kopilot + micro minimOSD + Antenna Tracker and i am having quite some issues with the GPS as far as i know, gps hast TX and RX that goes to RX and TX respectively on the flight controller.. if no other electronics were on the way would by simple -but i like things complicated- my question comes in two stages, the first is that the gps takes quite some time to fix and if it is connected to the osd seems to take longer, would there be any problems? the connections GPS-Kopilot is with RX/TX and for the OSD and the onboard tracking module only GPS-TX to RXs second question... can i connect to the gps RX port two TX wires (from Kopilot and OSD)? or the OSD does not need to have its TX port connected? thanks
@Painless360 Жыл бұрын
Not sure. I've never setup something like this. Best of luck
@S0u11ess 4 жыл бұрын
does Kopilot have GPS telemetry in case you crash so you know where to go to recover your plane?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
No
@rrobets1983 2 жыл бұрын
@Painless360 will this work with Caddx / DJI Remote?
@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын
It should work fine with the DJI FPV controller as its sbus. Just watch the channel order.. Best of luck
@leepering6824 2 жыл бұрын
Hi very helpful video but i am still unsure how the RTH function works, is it on a separated channel or on the three position switch you set up on channel 5 ?
@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын
It is on CH5. Launch/RTH, manual and stabilise... Happy flying
@leepering6824 2 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 Perfect thank you for taking the time to answer my message.
@thuffam 2 жыл бұрын
Can you explain what fence mode is and what does RAD stand for? (in the Kopilot lite docs it says "fence mode (RAD)". I have tried emailing ZOHD but no response. Thanks.
@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын
Stops you from flying too far away. I'm guessing rad =radius... Happy flying
@biffoswilly 3 жыл бұрын
How do you rate the NX3 gyro unit from Bangood really cheap but is it good
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
I've not used that one.. Happy flying
@doktordrone 4 жыл бұрын
thank you 🍮🍮
@EddieSlowhands Жыл бұрын
Hi there ! Another great video - thanks ! Can you help me with my Spektrum 6i please ? It has no 3 way switches so will I be able to configure the Zohd unit using a 2 way switch ? I don’t need Manual mode - just RTH & Stabilised modes. Kind Regards - Eddie.
@Painless360 Жыл бұрын
Two position switch will select RTH/launch or stabilised... Best of luck
@EddieSlowhands Жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 Many thanks for quick reply Buddy - most helpful 👍
@jimmchewy 2 жыл бұрын
am i able to use the kopilot with dji?
@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. It is all SBUS.
@MrBumbles2 4 жыл бұрын
wish BG took amex , no other vendor in the states has it.. guess use s8r and gps in open tx.. believe i saw a vid on that somewhere ,,
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
The SXR stabilisers are not great.. Nice idea but terrible implementation and no GPS mode.
@Bill-NM 2 жыл бұрын
Since "launch assist" requires the flight mode to be in RTL, does launch assist still work if the RAD/RTL pot is set to RAD? Thanks.
@Painless360 2 жыл бұрын
Should do. I've not used a Kopilot in anything but RTL setting here's.. Happy flying
@theoztreecrasher2647 2 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 Might not be correct there! If you have the RTH/RAD pot set to a Fence Distance rather than RTH, when you are inside the Fence circle you are effectively in Stabilized mode in the -100 ch5 position so the throttle will be active when you have GPS lock. No autolaunch! 😜
@jamesshields5958 3 жыл бұрын
Does this support TBS Crossfire? Apologies if already addressed.
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
If you google 'crossfire kopilot painless360' you'll find my video all about it.. Happy flying!
@phatpastor32974 4 жыл бұрын
Can you show how to set a taranis failsafe to trigger the failsafe?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Already done see my Failsafe video.. Happy flying
@phatpastor32974 4 жыл бұрын
Painless360 what play list is it under?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Please see this video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hpqjorVnts2zm2Q.html - that should help you find those videos of mine and help you find the answers you need quickly
@dougmcpheters1546 4 жыл бұрын
In its RTH or Geo Fencing modes I have no throttle before launch. Is that natural for the Kopilot?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Check the playlist.. The next video will answer the questions..
@dougmcpheters1546 4 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 great thanks. Greater channel!
@TakeItToTheGround 4 жыл бұрын
Even though I use Frsky I use TAER order as the default. Probably a hangover of my Spektrum days. If I connect via an frsky SBUS receiver do I have to use AETR?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, see the playlist for a video on that ... best of luck!
@TakeItToTheGround 4 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 Thanks. Found my answer in kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p6dxecmftqjQe2Q.html Perhaps its time I changed to a default of AETR.
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it. Lots of stuff on the channel and in those playlists.. Happy flying!
@nathanielgeorge1398 4 жыл бұрын
Will the Kopilot work with the Spektrum SPM4650?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Not sure. See my video on the common connections - I always an SBUS Rx here.. Best of luck!
@olyddiego8515 4 жыл бұрын
is it can connect to dji air unit?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
If it talks sbus...
@rcbear5863 3 жыл бұрын
I can fly it fine in manual mode every time I put it in return to home or stay ability mode the plane shoots up nose goes up and it tries to climb and that's all it does what am I doing wrong
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
Please see my setup guide. Sounds like the level isn't calibrated..
@abulos8943 Жыл бұрын
I have the opposite problem. Flies great in Stabilise mode and RTH but immediately nose dives towards the ground when I switch to manual mode. My friend who setup his plane independently has the same problem. Pretty sure I did the level calibration correctly.
@edwyn1326 3 жыл бұрын
How do I assign the rth switch?
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
Please check out the setup videos in the playlist. I cover it here.. Best of luck!
@paulperth4205 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, just a quick question, I have a parrot Disco flying wing which met a tree at almost full speed and killed the Chuck ( flying computer thing) would the ZOHD Kopilot be a good replacement for it, ie would it work with the inbuilt servo's etc? thanks in advance, cheers Paul.
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
Almost anything would work. You'd have to re-wire the servos. I'd look at an Omnibus build (see my Arduplane/Omnibus series) or a KoPilot..
@paulperth4205 4 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 many thanks i'll keep you updated :) cheers
@marksrcph9216 4 жыл бұрын
Would you know how to calibrate the esc while using the kopilot? Is it still needed or the fc will take care of it? It seems i cant perform an esc calibration when kopilot is installed.
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
I'd calibrate it using the receiver and then connect it through the KoPilot.. Best of luck!
@marksrcph9216 4 жыл бұрын
Since im using the r9 slim+, i guess i need to start soldering some pins for the pwm output. Thank.
@georgeandre5902 4 жыл бұрын
Hello! Can I only use the RTH function, without any stabilization made? Also, can this RTH mode be done additionally, as an extention to an existing stabilizer module (ie HOBBYEAGLE)? Thank you.
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
You can go from manual mode onto RTH and not use the stabilise function... I wouldn't cascade stabilisers. They are not designed to work that way.. Happy flying!
@georgeandre5902 4 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 thank you !
@jhshorr1 3 жыл бұрын
@@georgeandre5902 4,z8th
@johnsheehy6172 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Lee, If I use Kopilot sbus with Frsky X8R, can I use any of the 8 PWM channels or am I limited to the one aux channel on the Kopilot?
@Painless360 4 жыл бұрын
The KoPilot only needs 5 channels so you can use the other 3 for whatever you want (use the PWM outputs)..
@johnsheehy6172 4 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 Thanks for the speedy reply, I'm putting it together in the garage.
@fpvwing 3 жыл бұрын
Not found this anywhere, can you limit the throws of the stabiliser?
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
Nope. That is probably why you can't find it. Best of luck!
@fpvwing 3 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 thanks. Just maidened on 250g and on balance mode the elevons barely move. I couldn't get it to turn. Nose dived and smashed the front off.
@craigbruner4651 3 жыл бұрын
How do I separate my aileron inputs so I can avoid using a Y cable on my ailerons? I want to mix in crow and need to separate them. I have a Spektrum 8 channel transmitter and a 7 channel receiver, no sbus but PWM only. Thanks, Craig
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure you can with the Kopilot.. Best of luck
@craigbruner4651 3 жыл бұрын
@@Painless360 Thanks for the response. Question 2. What can I do with channel 6 on the Kopilot? I normally use Aux1 for my left aileron.
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
Check out the other videos in the playlist - they should answer all the things you need to know. Best of luck!
@TheLifeSpot 3 жыл бұрын
When you have a failsafe will it automatically switch to return to home?
@Painless360 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Use SBUS and it will work fine. Best of luck
@bomberaustychunksbruv4119 3 жыл бұрын
When the receiver goes into Failsafe, the receiver will output what you set it to. Thats why you must set it to output the Mode SW into RTH. otherwise it will not return home. The Kopilot doesn't sense sBus No Signal etc.
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