Vortex firmware update v2.02

[Angelos]

We have just released a firmware update that eliminates an issue of rotordisk rocking during pirouetting as experienced by some customers.

After you update your DataPod, Vortex and Remote sensor (in the case of VX1) please watch this video on how to perform the cross axis calibration.

Cross axis calibration - YouTube

Cheers,
Angelos

[bulnose]

good job A, just subed to your U tube, will be trying one of these out on my next build, as a vbar user on last few helis i think i owe it to myself to try your product , good to see u are always there with updates

[RcRotaryMadness]

Also Sub'd to your youtube - will take a look through over time.. nice to see Spartan releasing quick updates based on customer feedback..

[KevDavies]

Angelos is the cross calibration necessary, say if your heli piro's level already or is it just if your having problems??

And im just updating all my Vortex units now

[KevDavies]

Oh and another question, will a fresh setup be needed?? Or will currently set parameters be kept?

[danch]

Oh and another question, will a fresh setup be needed?? Or will currently set parameters be kept?

Always need a new setup Kev after a firmware update, doesn't keep the parameters

[Angelos]

No you don't need a fresh setup on this occasions. The fresh setup is only necessary when major changes are done that require new configuration parameters to be added.

If you look at the history file it tells you when the parameters will be erased with a different separator between versions:

http://www.spartan-rc.com/products/v...es/history.txt

================================================== =====================================
If you upgrade/downgrade crossing this line the Vortex settings will be erased.
================================================== =====================================

Cheers,Angelos

[Angelos]

Angelos is the cross calibration necessary, say if your heli piro's level already or is it just if your having problems??

And im just updating all my Vortex units now

If you are happy with how it piros it is not essential to calibrate right now. You don't even need to apply this update as it gives no other benefit. However, we just done all of our units just so that we know it is done and forget about it. You don't have to calibrate again if you reset the model settings etc, it never gets erased.

-Angelos

[KevDavies]

Ok thats me updated!!

Had strange message after updating full size "firmware file incomplete" but its showing as 2.02 in the system info menu and everything works as it should. Vx1n's updated fine.

All 3 units have been cross calibrated too

[Angelos]

Ok thats me updated!! Had strange message after updating full size "firmware file incomplete" [...]

Kev, it happens if you try to update a second time without fist closing and reopening the PC program. It is a niggle that needs to be fixed.

The Vortex verifies the integrity of the firmware every time it powers on and it won't come alive if the firmware is incomplete or has errors. So if it functions you are good to go.

-Angelos

[KevDavies]

Cheers buddy!! Like I say its working as it should so all good here

[tomatwalden]

Angelos, in the vid you show the power being fed through the datapod. Can you do that with a direct 2S LIPO (8v) or would the datapod not like HV ?

[Tim Procter]

8v is fine Tom.

[tomatwalden]

ok, so just done the x-calibration twice and got exactly the same values both times

My numbers were : -2.155 and -3.824

What do they mean? - and are they good or bad!! ??

[KevDavies]

I think its just so the software has the figures to work out its corrections to keep the piros flat Tom.

Well thats my understanding anyway