MSH brain experience poll on HF, anyone care to contribute?

[maddog7]

Hi all,
I hope this is not a rude breach of etiquette but I started a poll over on HF regarding user experiences with the MSH Brain.

Since there does not appear to be a dedicated sub forum for this over here I wondered if it was OK to ask you all if you'd mind casting a vote?
POLL. Wanted, your experience of the Brain! (the bigger picture) - HeliFreak

I'm probably not alone in wanting to see in numbers how people have got on with their Brains etc

Apologies if this is "not done" and mods feel free to delete this post and lemme know if I've crossed a line.
Cheers D

[RcRotaryMadness]

I cannot see the link you've posted as its flagging up as a high malware risk for some reason... after a recent trojan took my computer for a ride i'm not willing risk it...

HOWEVER

I am interested to know whats happend over the MSH Brain - on the run up to its launch sooo many people were making a lot of noise about how great it was going to be... but since then, i've not heard a thing about it and fastlads don't have any stock on them (of course this may have changed after post)

Anyone have one? Anyone think its better than vbar?

[Sao]

Helifreak is showing as a malware risk at the moment. Hopefuly they will sort it out soon.
The brain does look interesting but until they have ironed out any issues ( I know the tail wasn't right for some in teh first batch) I'll hold off trying one.

[Sesame]

Now I've got mine sorted I'm loving it and I was a dedicated vbar user. The tail was an issue and is forced me to learn a lot more about the settings which is a good thing in the long run but it shouldn't need to be like that.

At the moment my biggest complaint is the software it sucks. Not I'm it's use but in trying to get the damn thing to run properly.

Once the units setup it's solid but yes I still have the software issue.

[Obi Wan]

As Sesame says - the software needs improving, but the unit is solid.

I have 3 Beast X's (one AR7200BX), 2 Vbars and now 2 Brains - having just bought one last week for the Trex 250 Pro.
IMHO - the Brain is better than the Beast X and comparable to the Vbar. The Vbar is much easier to set up and for me just worked straight out of the box.

The Brain has it's niggles (software, problems with auto levelling etc - see Helifreak), but as a FBL unit it has a very locked in feel, easily equal to the Vbar. The Brain is new and I believe will only get better as they iron out the niggles.

For me - I thought about putting a Vbar or a Brain on the 250 (cost not being an issue) - I chose the Brain :-)

[maddog7]

Hi all,
I went to check the poll I started, this morning and I too had the browser report HF as a possible malware risk! eek!

I'm a fan of the robotic feel of the beastx and I've personally had no issues with the Brain except a little drifting, Though I'm too scairt to try the autolevel!
It just struck me, on the back of the spectrum of experiences and opinions about the Brain over at HF that it would be interesting to see how everyone was getting on.

I think my main concern as a result of the poll is that the hardware in the brain is vibration resistant enough to be long term reliable in its intended use.
I too have issues physically accessing the USB port on the unit and am concerned that the port on the brain might eventually become de-soldered.
I too think that the Brain will evolve as a result of continued dev but can't help feeling a bit let down by a lack of detailed manual and a suicidal auto level feature.
Cheers D

[stillakid]

The Brain will evolve & software updates (overdue now) will improve morale.
As far as the USB connector is concerened there is a thread on HF where a Bluetooth unit has been connected to the Sys port & linked to the current software. MSH are also working on this, so it's all looking good. Albeit a little late!

[maddog7]

BT an an app would be awesome!

[panosg]

Love mine.
Had 6 flights on my 600n before mechanical failure wrecked my 600
Found the set up quite easy, but I am struggling with the governor settings!
Got to agree with the above, something like balloon pop ups to explain what each setting does will be great.
Hopefully on the next update.

[James A]

Did like mine, but issues with getting it to put satellites into binding mode and totally unpredictable auto leveling (level, 20degs off, level etc) made me send it back as a faulty unit. Now nearly a month later I'm wondering if I'll ever receive a replacement. As long as the delay is due to some dramatic improvements in the hardware, correcting auto level issues etc, then I'm happy to put up with it.

When I did fly with mine it did feel very nice and smooth, a little prone to drift in a hover if windy although I assume I could have dialed that out. I did do two Auto Levels from inverted which worked well although the tail position after the flip is anyone's guess, other times I flicked auto level on it was totally unpredictable, some good some really bad. As a word of advice, have auto level on a non latching switch!!!

[maddog7]

I'm wondering if the fact that I'm too nervous to try the autolevel, plus the fact that I'm one of the weirdos who is not really that fond of the cyclic feel, preferring instead the robotic feel of the beast, is reason enough to return the unit? I can't help feeling that no matter how careful one is about setting it up that the AL will murder an otherwise perfect heli???
D

[Bigspecky]

Apologies, if it appears I'm high jacking this thread. There has been some previous posts regarding software issues. Has anyone had any issues with upgrading the firmware? I tried to upgrade a new unit today and it failed to upgrade, the unit has now completely shut down. No red or green lights. The software won't even recognise the unit. Any advice and pointers will be gladly welcomed as I am completely lost and this is a new unit only out of the box!

[panosg]

This one copied from helifreak and should help if you bricked your unit.

RECOVERY PROCEDURE :




Connect the 2 pins highlighted in red (flat screwdriver, etc), but take care not to touch the other 2 pins on the same connector (ground and power).

Then power up the unit and remove the connection between the 2 pins. The RED LED should be solid, you can then plug the usb cable and start software, the firmware should be "BRAIN BL 1.0", then you can upload the new firmware again (do not try to setup anything as this is a bootloader, the only thing it does is allow to upload a new firmware).

Disclaimer: Do the above procedure on your own risk!

[p41mer]

I have to say The Brain hasn't got off to a good start with me.. After finally getting my 700e together it was time to set up the Brain.. After plugging in the usb lead to the unit, it was clear to see that the port had broken away from the main board rendering the unit useless!

I've sent a few emails to msh and the supplier. I'll let you all know what the response is..

Has anyone heard of this as being an issue with the unit?

David

[Bigspecky]

Unfortunately, I tried this earlier and it didn't work. Was hoping someone had another thing I could try, apart from returning it. It's a brand new unit. The frustrating thing is, that I've already upgraded my first Brain without any issues. Anybody any other experiences?