Firmware v5.10 are not suitable for octos and due to it's use assistant v 1.28 many issues was related with windows 7.
From version 5.12 some changes below:
-Fix the problem that Octocopter can't used with traditional receiver in firmware version 5.10.
-Fix the problem that assistant software version 1.28 will crash under some win7 system.

5.12 has been reliable for me with two hexas but the gimbal does some strange drifting... usually if I unplug and re-plug it goes away.

Second that, .. i have a hexa flying on 5.10, no problems at all.

Originally Posted by nisouck

"a" version are for octo.

I tried 5.08 and now I fly 5.10 without problem with 2 hexa and 1 S800.
I don't test the 5.12 until now.

Please guys need some help help.
Doing a job tomorrow and im worried.
In ATTI mode im getting BLUE led
In GPS Mode im getting GREEN led

This is new, what could be the problem? Everything in the Assistant has been checked. What am I doing wrong? I have the latest Software and Firmware.

Blue would be failsafe, I would load up the software and see if your switches are working correctly. You might need to recalibrate your transmitter in the software.

Ok, check this out. Searched Google and every thread I could find. Jasper from RC Groups says press on the led and it will fix it self. Can you believe it worked...... Amazing.

Ok I feel better.

Does DJI cover the led light? If so how long? Mine is only 4 months old.

Originally Posted by sidneyw

Purple blink means good GPS reception. Why is it a problem?

because he is not saying purple is a problem, his concern is for the now Blinking Blue led.

I use v5.12 on all my customers builds.

Here is an X8 running all 8 motor outputs on v5.12.

Its a beast in the wind.
I am running 8 400kv motors on 6s.

Notice the windstorm->

Rc-Drones KongEight-6S 650mm X8 Multi-Rotor/Quad/MultiCopter In Wind Storm (1 min 58 sec)

Originally Posted by Z06 Tony

I use v5.12 on all my customers builds.

Here is an X8 running all 8 motor outputs on v5.12.

Its a beast in the wind.
I am running 8 400kv motors on 6s.

Notice the windstorm->

Nice!

What is the flight time and what is the 6S batteries?
Are you using avrotos 3515-15?

Originally Posted by Z06 Tony

I use v5.12 on all my customers builds.

Here is an X8 running all 8 motor outputs on v5.12.

Its a beast in the wind.
I am running 8 400kv motors on 6s.

Notice the windstorm->

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ywe...ature=youtu.be

And that was with stock Plush FW.

Originally Posted by Harpia

Nice!

What is the flight time and what is the 6S batteries?
Are you using avrotos 3515-15?

Flight time should be about 15 mins with no payload as I used 1100mAh for 2 mins.

I used Rc Tiger motors-> http://rc-drones.com/mt3515-15.php

6s means 6 cell batteries.
It uses 2 of them.

They are 22.2v-> http://rc-drones.com/HYPERION-G3-EX-5000-6S.php


@FlyingMcCoy

Yes they are stock 40a Turnigy Plush ESC's.

Props are Graupner 14x8.

More pics-> http://www.z06tony.com/Other/Rc-Dron...1026&k=Rr86jNx

Originally Posted by Z06 Tony

Flight time should be about 15 mins with no payload as I used 1100mAh for 2 mins.
I used Rc Tiger motors-> http://rc-drones.com/mt3515-15.php
6s means 6 cell batteries.
It uses 2 of them.
They are 22.2v-> http://rc-drones.com/HYPERION-G3-EX-5000-6S.php

Tony,

Thanks for sharing the information about the setup of octocopter.
I understand the meaning of "S" of lipo batteries (means 6 cell ), I messed up because I did not know to ask correctly. My question would be which brand of batteries, lol. I think they are Hyperion.

Thats a bummer cause that was the first flight for that batt. its a turnigy 4s 5000mah.
Im going to solder the motors to the ESCs and I am thinking about new motors.

while I am putting everything back together I have a GPS question. I get a GPS lock with the GPS sitting on the arm, can I just connect it there or does a good lock not guarantee that it will keep a lock? I broke the GPS arm in the crash so I thought I would try keeping it a little lower this time.

Originally Posted by MCrites

I wouldn't trust that battery or the connectors. Test that battery and check for a cold solder on all of the connectors. The way it had no power at the end seemed more like a power issue. Erratic tipping can be bullet connectors, power loss is bigger.

Can anyone tell me if the GPS/Compass on both the naza gps and the wookong are the exact same size?

I'd like to know if the wookong piece will fit in the protector/standthat I make with the 3d printer

Do I need to calibrate and program the Simon K flashed ESC?
Thanks