The CORRECT way to install this Flight Stabelizer in airplanes :) Link: www.banggood.com/ZOHD-Kopilot-Lite-Autopilot-System-Flight-Controller-with-GPS-Module-Return-Home-Stabilization-Gyro-for-FPV-RC-Airplanes-Fixed-wing-p-1559349.html?p=TO251813974002015038 The Nano Talon EVO I used in this video: www.banggood.com/ZOHD-Nano-Talon-EVO-860mm-Wingspan-AIO-V-Tail-EPP-FPV-Wing-RC-Airplane-PNPWith-FPV-Ready-p-1564933.html?p=TO251813974002015038
@skvaderfpv
4 жыл бұрын
Hier net boven de randstad is het erg vol gebouwd. Maar die evo is ook wel een beetje groot en overpowered denk ik dan. Kan je wel mooi de gyro controls van je x-lite pro voor gebruiken. Die bij mij ook incoming overigens. Goed bezig met je reviews overigens.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
@@skvaderfpv Dank je :) Ohwww nu je et zegt.. met die gyro inputs van de Xlite moet ik inderdaad es bezig :) Edoch.. deze ZOHD (en de Dart) ga ik met de Flysky zender vliegen.. Het is inderdaad geen langzaam vliegtuig (en dat is mooi :D) Ik heb net gisteren zo'n Lion pack ervoor besteld om er Lang mee te kunnen vliegen..
@skvaderfpv
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC die bouw ik dan weer zelf. Nu bezig met een Chameleon Ti 7LR met 4s2p 6000 mah. Ik kan ook een 2s pack maken.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
@@skvaderfpv het in inderdaad niet heel moeilijk, maar ik kan me voostellen dat veel mensen niet staat te springen om met accu's in de weer te gaan.. Dus ik maar een korte video over de 2S & 4S kant en klare packs van ZOHD.. Toevallig kreeg ik vandaag de parts binnen voor een nieuwe 7" :D
@Trust.theWord
Жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks for the link. They’ve been out of stock for a while now. The other online merchants are out also.
@jfsaraceno9265
Жыл бұрын
Best kopilot lite setup tutorial I've seen
@DutchRC
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Highly appreciated :)
@peterkoslowksi4462
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for detailed Installation guide! 👍 I bought a Kopilot Llite together with a Zohd Drift. Unfortunately, I‘m having big problems getting a connection to the Kopilot. I‘m using a Crossfire Nano + Taranis QX7S + Crossfire module. The Connection between Crossfire Nano and Crossfire Module seems to be fine (solid green light). I‘ve created a simple 4 Channel model in my Taranis and added a 3 way switch as channel 5. For the transmitter output, I‘ve selected external and Crossfire. With this setup, no input reaches the Kopilot. The Kopilot is permanently in balanced mode (flashing green light). I can select different plane types using the set button of the settings board in this mode, but this does not solve the issue. Surprisingly, this setup worked before I played around with small settings board. It seems that - by accident - I‘ve messed something up within the Kopilot. Is there factory reset for the Kopilot available. Can you provide some hints for troubleshooting this issue? 🧐
@DutchRC
2 жыл бұрын
Howdy there! sorry for the late reply :$ soooo the output of a crossfire receiver isn't Sbus (which is what the Koplit expects).. could that be the issue? You Can let the crossfire receiver output Sbus I think, but have not tried that myself.. did you look into this?
@K1QS_Radio
4 жыл бұрын
You make a good point about how the stabilizer can hide problems with the plane. But, In a newbies, case.. that might be a good thing.. otherwise... a balance problem or trim problem could cause the plane to immediately crash into the ground with out the stabilizer on the maiden flight. Experienced pilots know what to look for, but when you are learning... sometimes you miss those points. So a flight stabilizer can be a double edged sword. With my XK A1200, I recently crashed it for the first time, after trying to wean myself from the stabilizer. I would shut it off.. and if I got into a jam.. I flipped it back on... Last flight... I was too late.. and plane slammed into the earth.. lol. Learning.. always learning.. great video.. thank you.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Ghehe yes sir :) always learning :) a Good way to get rid of the rough edges (being to fly at least a bit) is using a simulator.. But yes.. a stabilizer can save the day.. In that case though I would advise a system that is already set-up correctly Like indeed that A1200 :D Super plane by the way :D I learned to fly with a carboard self designed plane by the way :D LOL.. things are so much better these days :)
@K1QS_Radio
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC do you have a video on that cardboard plane?? I just ordered the Kopilot lite from your link, - for other planes.. I think the A1200 can be fixed.. I think it will fly again this Spring.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
@@K1QS_Radio nehh.. sorry about that.. that was before I made video's of my endeavours :) so learn from my mistake :D the A1200 for sure is wurth fixing.. very relaxing plane to fly :) And thanks for the support ofcourse! :)
@Graybear78
4 ай бұрын
Might I suggest that, if you are going to show an installation procedure on an electronic or other item, please demonstrate the installation as prescribed by the manufacturer with the provided equipment. To change the items midstream causes confusion, as not everyone might know what an s-bot(?) is. If you wish to add other items or replacement items, please show them afterward. Thank you.
@DutchRC
3 ай бұрын
Good point so thanks! I do, in these video's, do have to assume some level of knowlidge etc so it's always a compromise.. But still: thanks for the pointer! Never hurts :)
@53roger
4 жыл бұрын
A very good job on explaining everything very clearly, especially the calibration needed twice. Very easy to follow your instructions. I am expecting my Kopilot this week and the wing is completed and ready. Thank you (new subscriber)
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much sir! Before I started making video's I found these info / how-to things very usefull.. It Does take lot of time to make the video's but ohw well :P Glad you liked it & welcome! :)
@bruceharnden5742
4 жыл бұрын
I could not get correct until watching your video. Great information Dutch!
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Well there you go Bruce :) I didn't do the video for nothing in that case ;)
@MCsCreations
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, dude! Thanks a lot! 😃 That board really looks much simpler!
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much as always! :D Yes? looked simple? I guess the setup looks / is A LOT simpler then an iNav / APM setup :)
@mikesrccorner
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video tutorial. I did notice a lot of water in the field there. Looks like it's been a wet winter there. Not too bad here we had a bit of a cold stretch but it's above freezing again. Just a lot of rain now the last couple days. I need to get out and run an RC for a review and that's not happening right now. Oh well Chinese new year is happening so no one at BG is going to notice :-) cheers and have a great weekend!
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much as always brother! :) well actually the weather hasn't bee Bad, it just that field doesn't seem to drain much if anything.. Not much of a winter over here so far by the way.. only temps below zero at night.. Haha nope.. BUT they'll slap you over the head once they get back! :P Cheers and have a good Sunday!
@Hootch100
4 жыл бұрын
This video definitely makes it a lot more simple. Thanks.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
no problem man! Glad the video helped you out :)
@PHILSWINGIT
4 жыл бұрын
Hi good vid but as with all others I have seen no comment about fail safe return home setup or test I have been flying and testing nano talon for 12 months and after zohd stabilizer and Inav I have serious doubts about SBus especially after going PWM and all the flaky disappeared ya? as in ailerons not centering and rudder same and then all good again o yes and disconnecting the link between the receiver and the controller NOT A GOOD LOOK and cost one plain and many other what the ---- I personally think the link is having to much to do OVER LOAD was using frsky XM+ rx and taranis X7-Q tx all the best phil
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
THAt is interesting to say the least sir.. Thank you very much for adding your experience with that.. I have to add that the weather over here has been HORRIBLE since I posted this video.. In fact: I had me a few lipo's charged an hour ago.. and... rain agian :| But I'll keep an eye on it
@satorrotas
4 жыл бұрын
Very good job , great explanations , and as usual a great video.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much as always Pascal! Highly appreciated brother :)
@satorrotas
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC 😊👍
@TalsaMister
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you so much for this wonderful and eazy to follow instructions. For me everything seems to work fine except that my motor works only if I use not stabilize mode. I don't know what I am doing wrong.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! :D I think you then don't have GPS lock yet :) in stabelized mode the "flight controller" demands GPS lock.. could that be the reason?
@TalsaMister
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC Thank you so much.
@OO-iy7gk
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC I'm unable to get a correct response from my ix12 spektrum with zohd 250g and kopilot
@Jay-gf7mg
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dutch , great video and thanks so much .... really detailed and i have been struggling with this for sometime , as so many you tube videos skip the details and simple terminology, and the step by step , pausing as well... one question , can i mount this inside the belly of my conventional T cub trainer.. due to room, very difficult to mount on top of fuselage and i would have to keep taking ( bolts ) the wing off if i need to get access .. okay to place in the compartment under the belly ? -thank you
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay! I TRY to make these kinds of video's so that someone with No experience with it should be able to install it (otherwise the video is pretty close to useless I think :$) On your mounting Q: yes you Can.. the ideal spot is really close to the center of rotation (all axis) of your plane, but even if you'd place it in the tail it would work.. What IS paramount though is the Orientation of the stabelizer... Not upside down .. not on it's side... with the arrow pointing Forwards...
@Jay-gf7mg
3 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC That's great .. so basically you should see the arrow when looking at it face down and the arrow pointing towards the nose of the aircraft
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jay-gf7mg There you go :)
@Jay-gf7mg
3 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC So dutch i am now at complete loss... i am not getting any green lights to choose options from and the one thing that does not seem to work is the throttle via kopilot ... when its plugged directly into the FS-iA6B receiver .. all controls work fine, but when i plug into the Ko-pilot, no green light options to choose from and no throttle function ... have taken off gps off and on incase throttle would not work without a signal .. have tried all 3 mode positions several times and and various different connection options, could it be that i have a faulty Kopilot or am i simplly over looking something - really very frustrating , as i have watched numerous tutorials and i cant see where the problem lies .. maybe the ESC of this model does not like the Kopilot ... or perhaps this receiver ? though that is new and it binds first time ... something is staring at me , as to connections issue but not sure what!!??.. and it really seems strait forward .. all the servos connect into the kopilot and one or 2 cables in the receiver from the kopilot ... , is thetre an option to reeboot or reset Kopilot ?- would this help? as it sands i just want to throw the damm thing in the bin!! :-) .. any thoughts or advise ? cheers
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jay-gf7mg Hmm that is frustrating to say the least! I've tried replicating the problem by using a few different ESC's but I couldn't get it to happen :$ It might however indeed be the ESC and kopilot don't want to play ball together.. Might very well be your ESC doesn't init with the Kopilot installed.. Do you get the beep-beep-beep tones from the ESC when the kopilot is installad?
@onclefly8450
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dutch, very nice autopilot system with stabilization, I have buy it for my EDF jet Freewing 64mm Lippisch P.15. 😀
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool sir! :D I know those little jets can be a "handfull" to launch so Good application :D
@onclefly8450
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC Oui et très funny pour jouer 😁 kzitem.info/news/bejne/1IuJp6aJh5p5inY Avec le pilote automatique ZOHD et FPV Ce sera un bel avion
@timtheplaneman
2 жыл бұрын
I love your video. I'm trying to set up the Kopilot, but when I start I don't have any green lights. Just one blinking red light (because I'm in a concrete building), and no green lights. Two green lights come on when it first starts up, but after it goes through its setup, both green lights go off. Have you seen this? Do you know what this means?
@DutchRC
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late answer! I tried replicating this but can't make mine do the same :$ Have you tried contacting ZOHD on Facebook about this???
@timtheplaneman
2 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC No problem. Thanks for the reply. I emailed Zohd using the email address on the website. Their reply is basically referring me to the receiver which is correct. I switched out the receiver and it's now working fine. Keep up the great "work"!
@DutchRC
2 жыл бұрын
@@timtheplaneman Wouldn't be good if this was actual "work" as it COSTS me $$$ :P Glad to read you got it sorted And to see they actually support their products :) Double win
@theoztreecrasher2647
3 жыл бұрын
I was checking for an updated video on this very well done tutorial but you don't appear to have posted 1. A couple of points that need comments. Change the Kopilot pots for correct stabilization response before you do the radio output directions. Reversing the pots also reverses the stick directions. It has caught our old mate out a few times. (He forgets to do a pre-flight check occasionally.😜) A lot of folks have complained that pulling the setting board off after power down causes the settings to be lost but pulling before doesn't. Seems a bit counterintuitive. We've not checked it but I was wondering if doing the radio first might have something to do with it. Also you mistook the direction of travel of the RAD/RTH pot to change Fence Radius. Left (counterclockwise) towards 1 is towards 100m and right (clockwise) towards 2 is to max of 300m. We don't use Fence but I checked it and found that if you fly (in Manual or Stabilized) well past the fence boundary and then select Fence, it reacts just as if you had hit the fence wall. IE if below 35m above home height it flies out straight until it has climbed up to 35m then (provided it hasn't hit anything 😁) turns, climbs to 70 meters and heads for home. On autopilot until it enters the fence area again when you can retake control by moving the right stick. (A/E - mode2 Tx) We run them on Volantex G2, ZOHD Drift, ZOHD Dart250g and Sonicmodell Mini AR Wing so far. The Mini AR suits us Old Farts - rough, fast and bounces well! 😆
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the additions / corrections! That might be helpfull to others :) I willl say this: me & stabvelizers will probably never be good friends :P I really really prefer flying without them, but apart from that sometimes you return home with some useless recordings and a shashed up plane :D (wasn't the stabi.. the plane was simply crap :P)
@theoztreecrasher2647
3 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC Oh for us it is always anything but the old worn-out nut behind the sticks! 😜🤣🤣
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
@@theoztreecrasher2647 Hahahaha :D yes sir.. that is how that seems to work :D
@GiBBO5700
3 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC One question I can't find an answer for. The RTH attitude is 70m, if I fly to say 150m high in manual mode and switch to RTH will it decend to 70m on its own or just circle at 150m?
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
@@GiBBO5700 Howdy man :) I must admit not to have tried this, but knowing setups like this I would expect it to descent to that set hight
@martincloutier1399
4 жыл бұрын
Hi! Great video. Questions: 1. My wing flies well in normal mode. It flies also well in stab mode but I have almost no control in this mode. The travel of Ail and Ele is much less in this mode, almost nothing. Why? Using a frsky taranis q7. 2. For the throttle to work on my controller I have to inverse it (weight -100 on Taranis). 3. I cannot calibrate the plane (sticks inside and down). The green leds won't flash after 5 seconds. Thanks.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Martin :) My findings after using a few of these for a couple of months is that an Easy setup comes with fewer options.. Which makes sense I guess.. I have a couple of more complex stabi's.. those can be configured more, but are harder to get going... 1. low amount of control: yes, indeed Lower.. In planes with aggressive controls it works best.. 2. hmmm not sure.. I've only used them with the Flysky PL18.. I have not had to reverse throttle 3. that is most probably an end-point issue. (the controller doesn't see your inputs as being "inside & down".. try limiting those on all axis
@northernfpv9562
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Whenever I switch to RTH or stabilized modes, the motor turns off. Any idea what's going on?
@DutchRC
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man and very strange! I have not run into this myself but it seems like the Kopilot thinks the throttle-range should be different (?) I have noticed that the throttle range on mine IS also different from what it should be, but not to the extend that the motor doesn't run
@theoztreecrasher2647
2 жыл бұрын
If you have the GPS unit plugged in, the motor will not run in "Stabilized" mode UNTIL you have GPS lock acquired - won't usually happen if inside a tin shed! Also for the motor to run in "RTH" mode you will need GPS lock, the throttle to be above 0 AND the plane to be moving forward at greater than 4m/sec relative to the ground.
@DutchRC
2 жыл бұрын
@@theoztreecrasher2647 interesting! That is for sure a BUG... I can understand things not working when one switches to RTH, or auto launch when there was no GPS fix at launch.. but stabelized mode should just work...
@theoztreecrasher2647
2 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC Nope, that's how it operates. Gives you plenty of warning NOT to fly BEFORE getting GPS lock when the GPS is plugged in otherwise the "Home Point" will be wherever the GPS acquires lock! If no GPS plugged in then the RTH/Fence switch position reverts to "Stabilized with Altitude Hold" and motor is available from all 3 positions from the get go. I believe that motor IS available still IF, after you have achieved it and set your home point, you subsequently LOSE GPS lock, but I am not sure if we have checked all permutations of possible conditions. Keeps life interesting! 😜😁
@minuteman4394
4 жыл бұрын
Great how to mate, I am just waiting for Two Kopilots to go in my gliders Thanks for putting this vid up. I read that this has launch assist ?
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man :) Yes it indeed does though I don't really think you would need it in gliders.. It is basically a mode in which the motor is spun up After you throw the plane (so that the prop doesn't hit your hand).. not As usefull for a glider maybe, but it might still Help :)
@minuteman4394
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC Thanks buddy, I am teaching the grand children to fly ( 5 and 8 ) and thought it would be handy for that hence the Kopilots.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
@@minuteman4394 Nothing beats an early start at this :) Great you're teaching them something worthwhile! :)
@caspervanbeek1220
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've built the ZOHD Kopilot into the Sonicmodell Binary and everything seems to be working fine. I was curious how long the GPS unit normally takes to connect to the satellites? Yesterday I had the GPS search for the first time and it took 15 minutes to connect. This afternoon I tried again and then it took half an hour. The GPS is installed in the usual way behind the wing on the platform and has no other electronics nearby. What could be the reason why the connection is so bad? I use the standard GPS unit that is supplied with the Kopilot. Sincerely, Casper van Beek
@rfvbnrm
4 жыл бұрын
Great video will now install on my Bixler. Fitness dab
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man :) Let me know if it worked out well for you!
@crispy2473
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I downloaded one of those pdf manuals and it says LED 1 is T Tail, it’s NOT!!! Had me scratching my head for ages until I found your tutorial. Thanks for the help. Keep up the good work and happy flying ✈️ 🇬🇧
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome sir :) Ofcourse you DO also need to check if it works as expected in the end.. but the manuals situation.. that is a bit awkward ;)
@crispy2473
4 жыл бұрын
DutchRC Adventures Yes I finally got it working ok. All the controls surfaces move in the correct way so no dramas. The other thing that got me was the fact that the motor won’t work in stabilisation mode until it has all been levelled and probably configured. Good safety point. Again many thanks for the great tips. HAPPY FLYING. ✈️ 👍🏻 🇬🇧
@emilgabl9069
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, nice video...can the kopilot be mounted upside down?
@Trust.theWord
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Again! Just curious why you prefer the SBUS receiver instead of the PWM?
@DutchRC
Жыл бұрын
well mostly as it's much easier to connect.. no guesswork how to plug in the channels... Smaller receiver as well
@avejst
4 жыл бұрын
Looking great Thanks for sharing :-)
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Asger :) Regretably the weather hasn't cooperated much sinds I shot that video.. Hope to get to flying the setup soon :)
@mr2airborne159
4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Does this work along with graupner receivers?
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) and yes.. this setup should work with any transmitter / receiver setup basically :)
@ayoaina_fpv
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructional video! Great stuff! Did you record a video of a demo flight with this stabiliser? Thanks :-)
@DutchRC
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man :) And yeah.. I recorded a video but it was horrible.. not much more then "look.. it works" :P so I never uploaded it
@ayoaina_fpv
2 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC Cool. Many thanks for these excellent tutorials!
@FreeEditsForYou
4 жыл бұрын
*HELP* I have the ZOHD almost fully working but all 3 modes have stablization. my first switch -100, seems to be RTH, middle, i though would be manual but it is not, and the bottom switch (100) seems to be stablized mode. can anyone help me why is my "manual" mode stablizated too??
@OneCupOfCoffee204
4 жыл бұрын
What is an S-Buss receiver? What does it do and do I really need it?
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Sbus is basically a system of connecting a receiver to the rest of your RC.. In "normal" receivers you will have 1x 3-stran-wire for every channel.. In a Sbus setup you will have only One 2-stran-wire for ALL channels... And nope.. you don't need it but is does make for a far cleaner build..
@aaronshowalter4344
2 жыл бұрын
My gps wires were severed in a crash. Do you know which pins are which on the kopilot so that I can reconnect them?
@DutchRC
2 жыл бұрын
hee man :) I've tried to fire this out but can't really see without taking my plane apart :$ ZOHD should be able to tell you this?
@scheeenfilmiesgucke
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent video! Do you know if it would work with a DJI air unit? I am not sure if you can switch the channels on the DJI transmitter (and receiver).
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Pfew! that is a damn good question! I just Knew I should have gotten that DJI radio for things like this :P Soooo in short: I can't check.. But surely you can do a full radio setup (?) hmmmm you'll have to check with someone that Does have that radio...
@scheeenfilmiesgucke
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC That would be great! I am just waiting for the next sale to go and buy it. There is not much information about it inside a fixed wing. My general plan is to use the Kopilot with DJI air unit in a Bixler 1.1
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
@@scheeenfilmiesgucke Grrr I just spent €300 or so on that TBS Crossfire radio :D haha.. don't know.. I very much don't need that DJI radio ;) If you have a facebook account I'd ask about this in the DJI Digital FPV group...
@scheeenfilmiesgucke
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC Thanks, I just did. 👍
@scheeenfilmiesgucke
4 жыл бұрын
ZOHD just replied that my setup should work. Guess I'll find out! Ps: don't you think it's nice to simplify the setup a bit by going with the DJI transmitter?
@timwalt9190
3 жыл бұрын
whats the flying range with that sbus receiver you're using in this video?
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
I never fly Long range, but 2-3 Km should not be a problem at all
@MrStrikeforce1987
4 жыл бұрын
This video helped me tremendously. Only thing I can’t figure out now is why my throttle has so much deadband (from like 0-40%). Do you have any ideas? I’m setting up the ZOHD 250g Dart
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped you out! And yes.. same here.. I have asked ZOHD about that (basically how to calibrate the ESC once you have the Kopilot hooked up).. But it's Chinese New Year at the moment ;)
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
ps: have you tried limiting the end-points of the throttle to solve this?
@FreeEditsForYou
4 жыл бұрын
DutchRC Adventures how does one calibrate the ESC? I have the same issue and am having trouble with that and also trouble with finding manual mode, all the modes set have stabilization and I want a mode that’s FULL MANUAL if possible. Let me know if you have any ideas, thanks!!
@warrenmassey4029
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your Vidio. I have a multiplex heron rx glider with 2 servo flaps and 2 servo ailerons for setting wing camber reflex etc etc I am looking for a RTH system that can my linked to my 6 channel Spektrum receiver which has Sbus telemetry Vario etc installed Can you advise what system would be suitable for a glider with more complex wing servos Warren Massey Durban South Africa
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there Warren.. Thank You for stopping by ofcourse.. And for a setup like that I would probably look for a pixhawk setup.. It would for sure take tweaking to set it up.. But I have not come across a "easy to install" stabilizer such as this one from ZOHD that can handle really complex setups.. or Maybe iNav.. Have you looked at pixhawk / APM setups?
@warrenmassey4029
3 жыл бұрын
DutchRC Adventures Thank you for such a quick reply. I am very new to this technology. In Africa we get some very strong thermals and I have nearly lost the glider a few times. Happens so quickly when you are high. So I though BEFORE I loose my favorite glider I should look at a system to get her home. Spectrum has a GPS that can plug into the receiver. The receiver I use already has stabilization facility telemetry altitude and Vario. So maybe with the GPS and telemetry I can at least guide her home remotely ?. I will look at your suggestion in the meanwhile. Thank you.
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
@@warrenmassey4029 "Happens so quickly when you are high" Yeahhhh I know what That is like *AHUM* ;) Does your receiver have PWM and SBus output that both work at the same time?? IF so you could opt for an auto-pilot such as this ZOHD one, and only have it control the basic controls of the airplane? That Should probably be enough to get the plane back to you... I do not know what the functionality of adding the Spektrum GPS would be... AND looking into Pixhawk / APM setups is good regardless :) Interesting stuff :)
@warrenmassey4029
3 жыл бұрын
I am using the new Spektrum Ar 637T receiver which has built in gyro stabilizer safe mode wing level function, Vario altitude and telemetry. Checking manual I have the following coms ports. XBUS SRXL2 Rx port what ever that means 🙃
@billyrebcollins9615
Жыл бұрын
How do I connect a Remote ID Module to the ZOHD Kopilot? What model is compatible.
@DutchRC
Жыл бұрын
Though I'm not really familiar with Remote ID modules I don't think that is going to happen with this stabelizer.. It's not really an "open" flight controller such as Betaflight or Inav
@user-cq5uz6hw9s
3 жыл бұрын
After finishing the settings, to save this settings: 1. Removing the setting-board. 2. Disconnect the battery. or: 1. Disconnect the battery. 2. Removing the setting-board. ?
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
Try it, but I don't think it makes Any difference.. A settings change is never "left in the settings-board".. See that board as your computers-keyboard.. the keyboard never holds any info.. It's in the computer right away..
@user-cq5uz6hw9s
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the answer!
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-cq5uz6hw9s No worries sir :)
@Testflieger07
2 жыл бұрын
my RTH mode doesn't work. Is there a way to factory reset the copilot?
@DutchRC
2 жыл бұрын
are you sure you had a GPS lock before launch? :$ (I do not know how to reset the setup regretably :$)
@juniorlene839
4 жыл бұрын
Hello, I’ve seen your video on KZitem about the nano talon with kopilot. How do you set failsafe on the transmitter for RTH? I’ve seen the following options: Hold No pulse Custom-set I have a taranis x7 tx I’d like the plane to enter RTH is signal is lost or if I flip RTH switch on.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
howdy :) Wellll that would very much depend on the transmitter / receiver setup you are running.. On mine I can basically set every channel to what I want.. So I've set it to zero throttle and flight mode RTH.. But.. I've flown the receivers I use to over 4KM, so I'm not really expecting a lot of failsafe's..
@xbenr
3 жыл бұрын
I do not have a 3 position switch for my flight mode (Spekrtum DX6i DSM2), only a 2 position switch, therefore, how do I know which settings these 2 positions activate?
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
I am pretty sure you will then have access to the First and Last mode.. You would basically simply be "missing" the middle position
@xbenr
3 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC This is what I am thinking, but from what I can make out there are 4 switchable modes (Balance, Manual, Keep altitude and RTH) plus fence mode. Unfortunately, the instructions don't clearly explain how to activate each mode. To me RTH should be on a switch or button and not decided by the settings potentiometer. The fence mode only should be controlled by the pot where the distance is set by adjusting the pot or it is switched off completely. It is made more complex by the way the instructions say activate the RTH by doing an auto launch (setting throttle to 80-100% and throwing it and hoping for the best)....in theory I like the concept of this product, but the instructions really could do with being a bit clearer.
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
@@xbenr Yes.. I think you've got that right :) And Especially that part about the manual :D ohw well.. I just got through the manual for the Dynam Z3 FPV system.. Maybe we shouldn't complain to much about ZOHD's manual ;)
@Trust.theWord
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Anyone know who has the Kopilot Lite in stock?
@theoztreecrasher2647
Жыл бұрын
The Kopilot Lite has just about had its day Keith. For Plug-and-Play (with some fiddly soldering required though) the Lefei Sparrow 3 is about the best bang for buck equivalent now. It will also work with a stack of input types - PWM, PPM, S-bus, i-Bus, CRSF/ELRS. For no GPS the HobbyEagle Super or Mini are also good.
@aguila413
4 жыл бұрын
Can you pls. Covered how use spectum receiver? DX6 transmitter
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
howdy :) that Would be a bit hard as I don't have a Spectrum radio :$ But there should be no difference really.. with the supplied cable you can hook up your PWM receiver (the ones with multiple sets of pins :))
@theoztreecrasher2647
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC To use the supplied PWM cables to connect to a spectrum receiver PWM outputs you must re-arrange the connector pins in the 4-pin connector from the TAER spectrum order to AETR (and flight mode on channel 5) or you will eventually commit suicide! :D Also some ESCs don't like how long the Kopilot takes to boot up (10 secs+) and shut down! Turnigy Plush ESCs do work. Volantex ones do not! Anybody care to add others that work? 1 more... the ZOHD ESC on the Dart250g is a real pain to calibrate and there is no information from Zohd on how to do it in combination with a Kopilot system. Lastly... failure to pull the connection board BEFORE you power off the system can mean the loss of the settings you have just added!
@bramboz1827
3 жыл бұрын
Bedankt voor de goede video, eerst deed alles het, maar nu reageert het vliegtuig niet meer op de receiver input en reageert de flightcontroller niet (1 led rood blijf flikkeren) op de set button, behalve als ik hem 10sec ingedrukt houd, dan gaat 1 aileron (wing) omhoog omlaag(voorheen deden beide vleugels dat? Enig idee? Is de flightcontroller defect of de esc?
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
Dank je wel.. En vervelend! Ik denk dat je het best eerst kunt kijken of de ESC nog iets doet.. dus een normale ontvanger, en 1 servotje aansluiten.. verder niets, en zien of de servo et dan doet als je een stick beweegd? Dan weet je in ieder geval of de ESC en ontvanger het doen...
@bramboz1827
3 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC goede tip, ja de esc reageert op stick input.dus die doet het nog
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
@@bramboz1827 Dat is mooi dan :) Et slechte nieuws is dan wel dat je flight controller lijkt te zijn overleden :(
@bramboz1827
3 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC ik heb hem 2 dagen en nog niet mee gevlogen! Helaas de risico’s van de hobby :-( bedankt voor je snelle reacties, toch maar een inav aanschaffen
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
@@bramboz1827 heb ik nooit (AHUM) ;) afgelopen week ging er nog een ESC + FC letterlijk in rook op ;)
@jujucattys156
3 жыл бұрын
mine wont level calibrate
@socalives
4 жыл бұрын
First off, thank you for your great video, lots of useful information! Question: I flew with my ZOHD Kopilot, it works great in gyro, I switched to GPS in flight and throttle goes to Max. Is there a way to make the throttle to maybe 70% ?
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for stopping by :) Hmmm! I have not seen that happen but have you got your in geo-fence mode or RTH? I can imagine if it is in geofence and you are (well) beyond it's set range when you switch it into GPS mode.. it might be More in a hurry to get back?
@socalives
4 жыл бұрын
I have it set with GPS mode. I was thinking maybe I can limit the throttle in my transmitter with the throttle curve. And thanks for the fast response!
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
@@socalives hmm nope.. that would not work But I might do a follow-up on this video as nobody seem to know how to calibrate the ESC once the Kopilot is installed.. I hope ZOHD can actually tell me :)
@socalives
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good ! I will try some different settings to see if changes anything. (After I get some new props) I look forward to your next video on the ZOHD) Thanks again Dutch!
@DutchRC-RAW
4 жыл бұрын
@@socalives wow.. looks like that "how to calibrate" question was really hard :P I DO know they are at work again by now.. but well.. I'll try again :D
@lilshlongofficial6657
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, Just received my ZOHD drift today and I've found a problem. When I connect the included GPS to the Ko-Pilot Flight Controller the LED on the FC doesn't seem to light up like its supposed to. I know the GPS is getting power since the LED on the actual GPS is solid red but it isn't sending any info the the FC. Do you know what I could do to fix the problem? Thanks
@DutchRC
2 жыл бұрын
Howdy :) regretably I can't check as I currently have no airplane with this stabelizer in it.. but my guess would be you might not be in the right flight-modes. So I would first check if the Aux channel is set up correctly etc
@lilshlongofficial6657
2 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC Do I need to be in the right AUX channel for the gps to work?
@DutchRC
2 жыл бұрын
@@lilshlongofficial6657 you need to be in a flight-mode in which the GPS will be used
@theoztreecrasher2647
2 жыл бұрын
@@lilshlongofficial6657 First thing to check is are we looking at the correct RED LED - The GPS 1 on the Kopilot board is the 1 directly in line with the 2 GREEN LEDs. That SHOULD be either SOLID or BLINKING when you have a functioning GPS puck attached to the powered-up Kopilot. 1 thing to check is that the connecting cable uses a 4-pin 1mm spacing plug at the GPS end and a 4-pin 1.25mm spacing plug at the Kopilot board on the other. The pins on each are offset from center and are easily bent check that all are good and that the cable wires are all good with a multi-meter. (NOT with the GPS attached! 🤪)
@andyk.2242
4 жыл бұрын
Ich arbeite gerade an dem Kopilot lite und da stellt sich mir eine Frage. Wenn ich einen Failsafe (Ch5=RTL) einstelle, müsste ich auch Ch3/Gas auf 40/50% stellen? Oder gibt er selbst Gas? Im Trockenversuch schaltet der Motor ab. I am currently working on the copilot lite and I have a question. If I set a Failsafe (Ch5 = RTL), should I also set Ch3 / Throttle to 40/50%? Or is he accelerating himself? The motor switches off in the dry test.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Howdy Andy, I must admit I never used the RTL but I do think it should apply throttle itself.. mostly because the auto-launch Also applies throttle itself...
@andyk.2242
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC Moin! I have tested it. So the copilot just goes full throttle on RTL. But it works.
@emilgabl9069
3 жыл бұрын
Can you mount the kopilot upside down?
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
I think not.. there seems to be 1 pre-determined orientation, and that's it..
@emilgabl9069
3 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC thank you
@OneCupOfCoffee204
4 жыл бұрын
Does the sBus receiver take the place of the receiver I already have?
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Yes.. PWM receivers (like you probably have now) and SBus receiver and both... receivers.. you need only 1..
@aguila413
4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered o. Ebay just now, can i use my spectrum Tx?
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Hi there :) yes.. should work exactly the same :)
@PeterWinnett
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, does it matter which way up you install the GPS Module :)
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I have seen both side work, but at Least teh satellite finding startup-part will work better with the tile-with-shiny-circle part Up :)
@PeterWinnett
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC Oh, I thought it would be the other side up so that you can see the "red pps & blue sat fix" LEDS. Regards, Pete
@christophernguyen7871
3 жыл бұрын
Hi I can install for boats that ok? Thanks
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting question! I don't think it would work because the system expects altitude when trying the return home for instance.. You might be able to use it as a rudder stabilizer but there are probably better options for that (simple 1-axis gyro's)
@christophernguyen7871
3 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC Thanks for your answer Which system I Cando can you recommend for me please Thanks
@DutchRC-RAW
3 жыл бұрын
@@christophernguyen7871 I'm not sure Which would be best, but I would look for rc car Stearing Gyro's.. That should work just fine :)
@skvaderfpv
4 жыл бұрын
En waar vlieg je dan in Nederland? Heb een Nano Talon evo liggen met Kopilot en gps, maar weet eigenlijk niet wat ik er mee moet.
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Dat veld wat je in het begin van de video zag vlieg ik vaak, en nog een dergelijk veld op het zelfde industrie-terrein.. Jij hebt nergens in de buurt iets dergelijks?
@emilgabl9069
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to where you got that receiver from?
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
I sure do :) www.banggood.com/FlySky-FTr16S-2_4G-16CH-AFHDS-3-RC-Receiver-Support-i-BUSS-BUSPPM-Output-Compatible-PL18-for-RC-Drone-p-1588306.html?p=TO251813974002015038
@beboba2498
4 жыл бұрын
To find any flaws of your plane you can just switch to manual mode
@emilgabl9069
4 жыл бұрын
Will the Kopilot conflict with the Orbits(preinstalled) stabilizer?
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
yes it will.. you don't want to have Both in your airplane
@emilgabl9069
4 жыл бұрын
DutchRC Adventures thank you for responding. If open the Orbit up will I see stabilizer to disable or Is that not possible?
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
@@emilgabl9069 Wait.. doesn't the orbit come with the Same stabelizer? I don't have the plane, but maybe it came with the old board-style stabelizer.. If so I'm pretty sure you could actually Remove the old one..
@emilgabl9069
4 жыл бұрын
DutchRC Adventures ok, thanx I’ll try it.
@HomeDronen
4 жыл бұрын
😎👍
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man :)
@ror-ys3qp
4 жыл бұрын
CAUTION: RTH height is 70m.....but 80m would be better
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
To be honest I'd see that as a last-resort option anyway BUT it being fixed at 35 meters.. That is a bit of a shame indeed.
@ror-ys3qp
4 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC no it is 70m sorry
@theoztreecrasher2647
4 жыл бұрын
@@ror-ys3qp Where did you get that 70m figure from? The only height set figure mentioned in the manual is 35m. Could be an oversight of course and it would be nice if someone could also check the RTH loiter radius. (100m as listed or a typo and they mean diameter?) Edit. Andrew Newton did a check with a Mavic and the set RTH altitude is indeed 70m. The 35m is the height that the planes with Kopilot lite will fly out straight and level to under Autolaunch before turning back and climbing up to circle home at 70m. Same if you select RTH and you are flying below 35m above launch point height - straight ahead and climb until it hits 35m (or something else! 😜) and only then turn for home and climb up to loiter at 70m. Loiter Radius is 50m, Diameter is 100m. The circle around home can be badly buffeted by wind - don't expect DJI precision! But it works. 😉
@ror-ys3qp
4 жыл бұрын
OMG: you have a 4.58 AD on your video and no way to bypass !!! WHY?
@DutchRC
4 жыл бұрын
I don't get to make that choice but really it's mostly something YT would pick for YOU youtube seems to think you are not in a hurry ;)
@ror-ys3qp
4 жыл бұрын
DutchRC Adventures as a presenter you should ask YT why....I will NOT watch a 5min ad to see a video!!
@ror-ys3qp
3 жыл бұрын
it is not a stabilizer but more of an autopilot
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
Well.. that is debatable.. To me it's a stabelizer with a few autopilot features.. (no mission planning for instance)
@ror-ys3qp
3 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC stabilizer will not self level
@DutchRC
3 жыл бұрын
@@ror-ys3qp fair enough :D but "autopilot" is a bridge to far for these... "flight controller" ? :)
@ror-ys3qp
3 жыл бұрын
@@DutchRC not sure what you are saying. Anything that brings plane back to launch is autopilot
@ayoaina_fpv
2 жыл бұрын
@@ror-ys3qp I'd say this product does a very good job of stabilising the craft. I just flew mine (400g T-tail plane) in 12-20MPH winds, and it was very very stable. In manual mode it was a handful to fly to say the least. The autopilot features are also very useful and effective, i.e. autolaunch and RTH. Therefore I'd say it's both stabiliser and autopilot :-)
@beboba2498
4 жыл бұрын
Just count LEDs from AIL text, why to confuse yourself and your viewers
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