FBL Gyro Spirit V 2.0 software and firmware released

holtneil

Active Member
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.
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.
New events in the Flight log:
Detection for any corrupted received frame.
Checking for excess noise from the RPM Sensor.
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
 

Smoggie

Well-Known Member
I've just updated to V2.0. It was a straightforward process however the instructions are correct insomuch as the mechanical swash setup needs doing again. The plus side is that the new software is much easier to use and addresses all the niggles I had about the original version, so setup should only take minutes. It's now every bit as simple and intuitive as Mikado Vstabi (if not better) which is the gold standard as far as I'm concerned.

Although the mechanical setup has to be redone settings like gains and rescue setup are all retained so it's not like starting from scratch.

It appears to be a very worthwhile update so worth investing the time in installing, I think this moves the Spirit even further ahead of the competition. Next thing i want to try is using the Spirit governor rather than the Castle ESC governor.
 

holtneil

Active Member
Hi sixfooter it's a fbl gyro with bailout recovery ,it's a really nice unit
Just done mine took a little bit longer but new software is really easy and the hot line to smoggie tech support helped thank you Steve
 

Smoggie

Well-Known Member
Yes, as Neil said, it's new software and firmware for the Spirit and Spirit Pro flybarless controllers: Spirit System

A great FBL controller if you are looking for something with self leveling stabilisation and 'rescue' functionality.. If fact a great FBL controller even if you arent worried about those features!
 

SIXFOOTER

Member
Thank You. I have a TRex 700E FBL that I got a pretty good deal on but when it arrived I had no idea that it was So Big. I am scared :):):):)less of firing it up. It did not come with a gyro so I need one anyways. I'll get to it eventually.
 

holtneil

Active Member
Hi Guys Just done the update to V2.0 , and its good the head gains are back up to 48% so she is locked in and tail Nodding looks as if its gone , I only had time to hover it in the garden but its looking really good , test flight tomorrow
 

Smoggie

Well-Known Member
I flew mine for the first time since updating to V2.0 firmware.. it's flying great, but it was great before too so hard to say if there is any difference.

[video=youtube_share;oWpbxQwE7aY]https://youtu.be/oWpbxQwE7aY[/video]
 
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