Way To Fix Drones project

[WTFDproject]

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NOTE: The "Table of Contents" version attached is a compilation of direct links to individual articles and may be more convenient for many. The articles in this format are grouped by subject/title rather than by Attachment number.

Date of latest revision: 06/24/2022

 

[h-elsner]

Overload protection at Q500 battery. All three cells will be observed. If one of them has over-voltage then the ground wire of the balancer cable will be cut and the charger stops charging. The main supply will be untouched.


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[h-elsner]

For SW experts: The latest Flight Mode firmware for ST10+/ST12 can be found here:

GitHub - azvampyre/st10-v01b31c: Yuneec st10+v01b31c

Yuneec st10+v01b31c. Contribute to azvampyre/st10-v01b31c development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

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[h-elsner]

For SW experts: The source for the Android CGO3 app is here:

GitHub - unfaix/yuneecFly: CGO-Control the UAV

CGO-Control the UAV. Contribute to unfaix/yuneecFly development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

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[WTFDproject]

Overload protection at Q500 battery.

Added as new Enclosure 33.
The document needs a new structure for firmware links. A new attachment, dedicated only for links, will be added sometime this evening.
Thanks. This is good.

 

[Mrgs1]

Added as new Enclosure 33.
The document needs a new structure for firmware links. A new attachment, dedicated only for links, will be added sometime this evening.
Thanks. This is good.

Better put the coffee on, long night ahead.

 

[WTFDproject]

Better put the coffee on, long night ahead.

It's OK. I still have some of that midnight oil left over from the last time.

 

[WTFDproject]

For SW experts:

@h-elsner,
New Addendum 1 (Links for Software Experts) was added to the document. This should work to keep these links separate from instructional videos.

 

[h-elsner]

One more link for this list:

kyChuGit/YuneecDroneCode

PX4 flight control. Contribute to kyChuGit/YuneecDroneCode development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[WTFDproject]

New Revision 14 including:
1.) Added new Attachment 9 (CGo3+ Gimbal Board Connections)
2.) Renumbered succeeding Attachments.
3.) Fixed various document formatting and errors.
See "Way To Fix Drones project".

 

[WTFDproject]

Uploaded new Revision 16.
Added Attachment 39 (Pitch, Roll and Yaw Discussion). This document was prepared to facilitate a rather complicated discussion of Gimbal Stabilization that never actually happened. Since the relationships between drone and camera movement can be confusing, it seemed at least worth keeping as an attachment to the document.
See "Way To Fix Drones project".

 

[Chevyfreke]

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Everything looks to be intact

 

[Sureshot]

This document is a compilation of MEMBER GENERATED INFORMATION. The accuracy of all information is limited to the observations and interpretations of the contributing member(s). Errors may be present. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate the information prior to use.

The intent is to provide a resource for issues related to our hobby. If you have any guidelines, drawings or useful information, please post in this thread. You will be given credit for the information. Material covered by copyright will not generally be useable. However, links to the original information generally will be. Links to YouTube videos you found informative may be useable. Use of all links to external media must conform to Forum Guidelines.

That is truly an impressive repair guide!

 

[WTFDproject]

Uploaded Revision 21
Corrected Attachment 39 (Q500 Series Camera Tilt Transistor) to provide a far less difficult remedy for the failure of this component. Thanks to @h-elsner for providing the information leading to this significant enhancement.

See "Way To Fix Drones project"

 

[WTFDproject]

Uploaded Revision 24
Added new Addendum 1 (CGo3 Heat Sink Variations) to current Attachment 9 (CGo3 Core Assembly Replacement) to clarify the WIFI heat strap variations. See "Way To Fix Drones project".

 

[Mrgs1]

Uploaded Revision 24
Added new Addendum 1 (CGo3 Heat Sink Variations) to current Attachment 9 (CGo3 Core Assembly Replacement) to clarify the WIFI heat strap variations. See "Way To Fix Drones project".
View attachment 19127

Was the camera significantly updated during it's life, or just slight modifications, if at all?

 

[WTFDproject]

No modifications. These are three variations I have seen on at least two cameras each. The "at least two" is my homemade "criteria" for deciding if it is a factory variation or a user modification.

 

[h-elsner]

On page 210 the links are broken. When I click on the links a " was added at the end of the address. Please remove the "..." from link addresses.
Thanks.

If you want, you can add the link to custom firmware Thunderbird:

GitHub - tonirosendahl/Thunderbird: Thunderbird Firmware, A fork of PX4 Autopilot Software for Yuneec Typhoon H

Thunderbird Firmware, A fork of PX4 Autopilot Software for Yuneec Typhoon H - GitHub - tonirosendahl/Thunderbird: Thunderbird Firmware, A fork of PX4 Autopilot Software for Yuneec Typhoon H

github.com

The Thunderbird discussion is here:

Typhoon H 480 PX4 v1.10 (Stability issues ;-)

Surprise: I found one MCU unit from H480 that has a SD card slot mounted. Indoor test was not successful. The SD card remains empty (used a fresh formatted with FAT32). File system remains untouched. @Pöllö: If you want, I can send you this part. Maybe the SD-card can be adressed somehow...

yuneecpilots.com

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[WTFDproject]

On page 210 the links are broken. When I click on the links a " was added at the end of the address. Please remove the "..." from link addresses.
Thanks.

If you want, you can add the link to custom firmware Thunderbird:

GitHub - tonirosendahl/Thunderbird: Thunderbird Firmware, A fork of PX4 Autopilot Software for Yuneec Typhoon H

Thunderbird Firmware, A fork of PX4 Autopilot Software for Yuneec Typhoon H - GitHub - tonirosendahl/Thunderbird: Thunderbird Firmware, A fork of PX4 Autopilot Software for Yuneec Typhoon H

github.com

The Thunderbird discussion is here:

Typhoon H 480 PX4 v1.10 (Stability issues ;-)

Surprise: I found one MCU unit from H480 that has a SD card slot mounted. Indoor test was not successful. The SD card remains empty (used a fresh formatted with FAT32). File system remains untouched. @Pöllö: If you want, I can send you this part. Maybe the SD-card can be adressed somehow...

yuneecpilots.com

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@h-elsner,
Try the links now. They work on my machine, but perhaps not on all. I made the link to the Thunderbird Thread point to Post #11. That seems to be where the real discussion begins. But if you think it should go somewhere else, please let me know.

 

[cabinfourus]

This document is a compilation of MEMBER GENERATED INFORMATION. The accuracy of all information is limited to the observations and interpretations of the contributing member(s). Errors may be present. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate the information prior to use.

The intent is to provide a resource for issues related to our hobby. If you have any guidelines, drawings or useful information, please post in this thread. You will be given credit for the information. Material covered by copyright will not generally be useable. However, links to the original information generally will be. Links to YouTube videos you found informative may be useable. Use of all links to external media must conform to Forum Guidelines.

Date of latest revision: 01/02/2020

A lot of time you spent on this. Great work.