Latest firmware

[band]

Could someone tell me where I could download the latest firmware version for the TG. Thanks

[j bomb]

The very latest firmware is still a beta version and is not yet available for download from CYE's website. I had it installed on mine when I sent it in recently for a DSMX update, but if you contact CYE and ask them, they should be able to email you the file.

[mystar60]

http://curtisyoungblood.com//TotalGS...pectacular.php
You must be running v2.00 interface software in order to install the current release.
While running v2.0 you can Bootload the current release for both the flight control and Gyro.

Any more questions please ask.

[band]

I have the 2.0 interface. My TG firmware version is V2 fc11_0
Is there a newer one available?

[mystar60]

I believe that is the latest.
Are you having any problems with the current version?

[mahbouni]

Originally Posted by j bomb

The very latest firmware is still a beta version and is not yet available for download from CYE's website. I had it installed on mine when I sent it in recently for a DSMX update, but if you contact CYE and ask them, they should be able to email you the file.

What's the process for getting the DSMX update?

[Sky Dancer]

You'll need to send it in for a program update. Otherwise, it will work but be in DSM2 mode.

Don C

[husafreak]

I have whatever was the second version released after the Total G first came out. I am a big fan of Vbars and have several, I also really like the BeastX but sold that heli. The Total G is still in my Rave ENV 90 but whenever I fly it, which is often, I notice it is "loose" around center, I mean that when I release control inputs it hunts a bit for neutral, it doesn't just stop but bounces around a bit. I have posted on this in the past and never could dial it out so I just live with it. But I would like to know if the latest firmware upgrade has corrected this behavior? If I upgrade to the latest version what difference would I notice? Thanks

[mahbouni]

Originally Posted by Sky Dancer

You'll need to send it in for a program update. Otherwise, it will work but be in DSM2 mode.

Don C

Is it backward compatible with DSM2 sats?

[Sky Dancer]

I'f you're asking if the Total G will work with either DSM2 or DSMX systems after the update, the answer is yes.

Don C

[Sky Dancer]

Hi husafreak,

I've not seen any "loose around center" condition on my Total G's. Please further explain the bouncing you mentioned.

Does this happen during certain maneuvers or every time you release the stick?

A little info about your setup could be helpful (servos / are they new or old?) (receiver battery?) (Flight Control Gain setting?).

I'd also update the firmware if you haven't....

Don C

[MarshallB]

Increase the FC gain a couple of points at a time and see if the feel changes.

[husafreak]

JR8717 and LiFe 3000 mAh 2s unregulated, gain is in the 50's can't remember without plugging in. I'll do the latest update, I played with the gain a lot when it it was new, never really cured it. Loose, lively, sensitive to very small inputs, don't know how to describe it excactly but thanks!

[husafreak]

So here is where I am at with my TG setup, I haven't messed with it in a while and I haven't been keeping up with any new developments so... I have my TG pretty much hard mounted, just the thin foam tape it came with. I have V2.00 on the laptop and V fc11_0 on the unit. FC gain is controlled via Aux 3 in Decay mode FC is set at 50 (68 in Tx) and I just bumped it to 52 (72 in Tx) as per MarshallB recommendation. Advanced settings are all back to defaults Stops at 33, flip & roll mixes at 0, expo at 30, travel Ail 30, collective 40 Elevator 30. You know, it flies well but when I see the heli wobbling a bit I always wonder if it can be programmed better. I have studied CY's videos and the heli does not have any big problems. Thanks guys.

[Tommy Wagner]

Originally Posted by husafreak

JR8717 and LiFe 3000 mAh 2s unregulated, gain is in the 50's can't remember without plugging in. I'll do the latest update, I played with the gain a lot when it it was new, never really cured it. Loose, lively, sensitive to very small inputs, don't know how to describe it excactly but thanks!

What blades are you using? This will greatly affect the way the heli acts if they are not FBL they will be aggressive and fast.


As far as the loose you can try to decrees the expo in half and see how that feels then add or take away as needed.

if that don’t work then adjust the roll speeds this will make it faster or slower around center only higher is faster and lower is slower

These two things will affect around center stick only not how fast the heli rolls

I just took my 450 and took the expo out of the unit and that seems to help I had expo in the radio and in the unit if you have the same maybe where that feeling is coming from

[band]

Sorry it took me so long to reply, but I had to figure some things out. Curtis sent me, via e-mail, the latest version of TG firmware which is fc11_3c7...it's a beta version yet.
It's a Hex file and I had to figure out how to open it. Turns out it opens through the TG. Anyway that is the latest version in testing, you have to contact Curtis directly for the file. Actually I'm not positive he would want me to post it...but I hope so.

To answer your question, yes, it isn't flying as well as my VB's. However, it's been a while since I did any tuning on it and I have not tested this latest firmware yet.

[husafreak]

I'm using Radix FBL 710 blades. I just checked and I'll be damned I had expo in the 11X radio as well as in the TG! That is definitely left over from my original setup when I was new to the whole FBL thing. So I took the expo out of the radio but still have 30 in the TG. Do you guys recommend using the radio for expo or the TG for expo? 30 in the TG seems kind of high to me for a transmitter setting but may be fine in the TG. Let us know how the new software works. Thanks

[Silverlyx]

In the detailed instructions for the TG, Curtis recommends NOT to take out the Expo from the unit, It is to help stop drifting around midstick due to the sticks not always centering perfectly I guess.

[husafreak]

Simple question then, what is the latest available update? From the CY Enterprises Total G resource page. And is it any improvement over fc11_0.
Next, I went back and reread the manual, and thanks you are correct Curtis recommends leaving expo in the Total G and the default setting. He says it is not the same as expo in the radio. Have you guys found the default 30 to be the best setting? And I will play with expo in the radio next time I fly.

[band]

Got a chance to fly the new firmware today. Yes, it is a lot better. It holds a better line when doing tic tocs etc. Kind of hard to explain but it is definitely a lot nicer to fly. Very nice upgrade!