FuBar flybarless controller

[Dan22]

Hi all
Just some quick questions regarding the V / FuBar software set up. I think i have everything nailed now & i understand how to set up the expo & flight characteristics etc.
Does this mean i don't have to bother with the dual rate on my TX & is it possible to adjust the tail gain on my DX8 in the normal way, instead of plugging into the PC.
Last question, does anybody know if a bluetooth module will work on the Fu?

I'm going to the field this afternoon to try it out...

Thanks,
Dan.

[GIXERMAN]

If in deed like a Vbar, you can add 3 different setting to your aux2/gyro in software, I wouldn't put dual rates in, set flying style to precise and start agility prob 80, and work from there.

all so you could set bank switching if available and have 3 different setups.

[chucky21022010]

Re: FuBar flybarless controller

If you choose the aux/ gyro, you could adjust the tail gain using your radio but you are limited to one agility. If you choose bank1/2/3 you could not adjust the gain in your transmitter, so you have to plug it into pc to adjust it but you could choose 3 agilities. Which means bank 1, 60 for pottering around, bank 2 80 for basic aerobatics and bank 3 90 for 3d. You could change it at the flick of a switch. Three types of modes in one heli.

[GIXERMAN]

Tip if adjusting banks copy to all 3 first, then adjust each bank .

[JWhitby]

Last question, does anybody know if a bluetooth module will work on the Fu?

Steve managed to get his working via bluetooth by chopping up the supplied USB lead and soldering it to a Coolice module. See: http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/flybar...ml#post1025627

Not tried it myself yet though.

[Jamin_00]

Re: FuBar flybarless controller

Does this use the vbar software t set it up? Is it that much of a clone??

[chucky21022010]

Re: FuBar flybarless controller

Does this use the vbar software t set it up? Is it that much of a clone??

Yep, it does use the 5.3.4 vbar software.

[debrooker]

Does this use the vbar software t set it up? Is it that much of a clone??

It does, the hardware layout is different to the mini vbar, not sure if its similar to the GAUI version tho.

[coolice]

Steve managed to get his working via bluetooth by chopping up the supplied USB lead and soldering it to a Coolice module. See: http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/flybar...ml#post1025627

Not tried it myself yet though.

Hey Buddy.

Have approached Steve last week to seek out the plug for me so I can supply straight plug in IceBlue's for the Fu-Bar as well. He was away with work last week, but was going to look into it for me on his return, as I have TourerJim waiting for one for use on his Fu-Bar.
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[Jamin_00]

It does, the hardware layout is different to the mini vbar, not sure if its similar to the GAUI version tho.

OK cheers.

So it is true that it is an exact copy of the Vbar. WOW, HK never seizes to amaze me What does is the owners are American's!

[Mikej]

The FU-Bar hardware is different, layout I believe is more similar to Gaui version, but different hardware etc. The FU-Bar uses V-bar PC software and presumably V-Bar firmware. One of the other V-bar clones apparently uses the same hardware as V-bar (copied)

[p4ddy]

OK cheers.

So it is true that it is an exact copy of the Vbar. WOW, HK never seizes to amaze me What does is the owners are American's!

God bless America

[bigpops]

Vbar and Gaui versions are identical now, due to the discontinuation of a 2 axis sensor. Both now have 3x single sensors, two of which are mounted on daughter boards mounted vertically at 90 degrees to each other (presumably for aileron and elevator). This layout it also used by the GV8000 and K-Bar Vbar clones.

Hardware wise, the FU-bar is totally different to Vbar and the other clones (K-Bar, GV8000 etc). It appears to use 2x gyros like the old mini-Vbar, but they've taken extreme measures to prevent people identifying what devices they've used. Oh the irony.

They've also moved the USB to serial adapter from the unit itself, and stuck it in the provided cable. So you install the driver when you plug the cable in, not when you connect it to the unit.

[JWhitby]

Hey Buddy.

Have approached Steve last week to seek out the plug for me so I can supply straight plug in IceBlue's for the Fu-Bar as well. He was away with work last week, but was going to look into it for me on his return, as I have TourerJim waiting for one for use on his Fu-Bar.
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According to a thread on RCGroups RC Groups - View Single Post - The New Mini FU-BAR Flybarless the connector is a 4 pin mini usb 'B' plug and they are available on ebay. It certainly looks like the right connector. Again not tried it myself.

[Jamez]

.HK have just dropped the price on them too.