Spirit V2.0.0 released

[Grumpy]

Just announced, looks like a major update.

Version 2.0.0 was released!
We have achieved another milestone in the development! Version 2 arrived right now with a major bunch of news and improvements.
The update is available right now for everyone!

Major configuration improvements:

• The Setup Wizard was redesigned to be perfectly simple and straightforward.
• Parameters such as Pirouette Optimization and Sensor Compensations are past.
• Directions of the Rescue collective pitch and Revomix are preconfigured automatically.
• Spirit know a default transmitter reverses and travel ranges of a famous brands.
• Channel deflections in the Diagnostic tab are based on the real sticks movement.
• Parameter Position has 8 independent mounting options.
• Servo reverses and Swashplate were extended.

Governor:

• Algorithms were completely redesigned to improve the reaction time.
• Throttle Range has a new units [microseconds] (see ESC specification).
• RPM changing is significantly faster now.
• Autorotation Bailout has no limitations now. (Activated with TC 12% and more)
• Better immunity for a RPM sensor noise.
• New parameter called Spoolup rampup for the smoothest spoolup start.

Stabilisation:

• All stabilisation modes were improved to be even more useful.
• Stabilisation (Acro) allow to perform even more acrobatics with aid.
• New Stabilisation (Scale) for a scale flying simulation.
• New kind of stabilisation called Coaxial for coaxial-like flying.

New events in the Flight log:

• Detection for any corrupted received frame.
• Checking for excess noise from the RPM Sensor.

General:

• Rescue (Normal) has a bigger preference to use aileron.
• Possibility to set the Failsafe directly in the software.
• Spektrum satellites compatibility was enhanced.
• Support for the AR7700 receiver with Spektrum SRXL protocol.
• Added support for the Velos model.
• New parameter called Rotor Rotation Direction.
• Subtrim and Servo Travel Correction correspond with a real servo movement now.
• Graphical hints were updated.
• Support for FreeBSD operating system.
• Possibility to run the software even with 800x600 pixel resolution.
• configuration of the rudder end-points was improved to prevent from binding.
• New notification of a non-optimal cyclic and rudder ranges.
• And much more!

We recommend to perform the update with the latest 2.0 software.

After the update it is necessary to re-adjust the following:
1. Channel reverses and Travel ranges in the transmitter (default settings are recommended)
2. Position
3. Swashplate (Check the servo connection)
4. Servo Reverse
5. Subtrim (tuning)
6. Throttle Range (including ESC re-calibration) and possibly Governor. (if used)


You can download it from our web pages!

New JETI Binary file is available here:
http://spirit-system.com/dl/jeti/Spirit.bin

[Mikej]

Do you know if this works with the original hardware?

Thanks,
Mike.

[Grumpy]

Do you know if this works with the original hardware?

Thanks,
Mike.

yeah, it will work with any Spirit FBL controller.

[Mikej]

yeah, it will work with any Spirit FBL controller.

Excellent - thanks

[Grumpy]

I just updated my Spirit Pro.

As the release notes warn, you do have to re-do the mechanical setup. Gains and flight style settings are retained so it's not like starting from scratch. The plus side is that the software is a huge improvement over the previous version so setup is child's play, it's now probably the easiest software to use that I've come accross.

a lot of attention has gone into enhancing the governor function so i'm tempted to give that a try rather than using the ESC governor as i am at the moment but I'll give it a go as it is first to see if there is any change to how it performs..(I don't expect so as it was perfect before)

[Peteski]

Looks like Spirit are really on a mission. Sounds great

[scallybert]

What are they like ?

The document posted, Chinglish aside, didn't seem very inspiring.

[Grumpy]

They are made and developed in the Czech Republic, so not Chinglish, maybe Czechlish?

They fly superbly and the stability and rescue functionality surpasses anything else. All at a great price with all features enabled out of the box.
You can't go wrong.

[Mikej]

I have one and really like how it flies - and they provide exceptional support - the main developer is ALWAYS on their forum answering questions

[Grumpy]

and they provide exceptional support - the main developer is ALWAYS on their forum answering questions

Yes, this is what impressed me most about this latest update, the majority of the changes and improvements are in direct response to customer feedback through the forums.

[maddog7]

What are they like ?

The document posted, Chinglish aside, didn't seem very inspiring.

Awesome, my whole fleet is on them now. Best there is.
Cheers
D

[Grumpy]

Just a possible word of caution on the new firmware.....

It would appear that there is not an option in the software to cover for trailing edge grip arms designs, like fitted so some Blade helis among others. It might be that there is a way address this in the software that everyone has missed so far but until Spirit confirm one way or another it might be wise to hold off upgrading if you have a heli with trailing edge grip arms.

In other respects the software/firmware is a big improvement.

[cantgetenough]

Upgraded my protos 500 yesterday and test flew today, no problems at all, hands free hovering is no issues and handles very well. Dont know if it was me imagining things but feels more controlled than the previous software and as you say so much easier to program.

After someone mentioned the trailing edge issue I set to upgrade my Logo 400se tonight and I have managed to set it up with all compensations correct and control inputs correct even the rescue is in the correct direction. I dont know if it was right in the way I found the final solution but went through most permutations and in the end I have it set as 120 degrees in the opposite fasion to what it actually is, ie I have it reversed when the mechanics are not. As all is responding correctly I will test fly tomorrow if I get chance and see what it does in the air.

[Scotvar]

Awesome, my whole fleet is on them now. Best there is.
Cheers
D

Agreed!

Out of pure curiosity I've just equipped a heli with Vbar Neo (the rest of my helis are on Spirit) and the units are very similar in flight characteristics. I really like both but if I was forced to choose I'd go for the Spirit for two reasons, firstly the cost and secondly the rescue feature. The rescue feature on the neo is very good but you can't have "acro rescue", that is a rescue which levels the helicopter to the nearest orientation (either upright or inverted) and goes skywards, the neo always takes the heli to upright.

Where previously Neo would have had the edge is through Vbar Control and being able to do everything from the tx but now you can get that feature with Spirit (and Vortex) using the Jeti radio.

Basically the Spirit is an excellent FBL unit with excellent features at an excellent price!

Paul

[SaneAdam]

Do Spirit have any top pilots flying their units just out of curiosity?

Are they being used at a competitive level? I can't recall seeing anyone affiliated with them.

You would think if they really are the best they would be plastered over every event/comp there is with top pilots wanting to be part of it.