Solved When using the Aura 5 plane seems to respond to all three flight modes as if in stabilize mode

[toryander]

I've set up my aura 5 and configured Stabilize and Level assist (hold the one button, then hold the other button). Then, after I get out of configuration mode and test my plane in my hand, My control surfaces respond as if I am in Stabilize mode whether I have selected "normal flight mode" or "acro flight mode" using the 3 position rocker switch on my Pocket ELRS. Control and Flight modes A,B, and C are set with original settings. The three different flight modes have worked before. I wonder what has happened?

 

[toryander]

I'm wondering if the problem is in my Pocket transmitter. When I change Switch B (3 position rocker switch) I hear the "Flight Mode Normal" or "Stabilized" or "Acro" messages, but maybe "channel 5 Gear" isn't linked to the switch any more? I haven't been able to figure out how the three flight modes from the aura actually get connected to Switch B. Where is that mapping done in the Pocket ELRS?

 

[LitterBug]

I'm wondering if the problem is in my Pocket transmitter. When I change Switch B (3 position rocker switch) I hear the "Flight Mode Normal" or "Stabilized" or "Acro" messages, but maybe "channel 5 Gear" isn't linked to the switch any more? I haven't been able to figure out how the three flight modes from the aura actually get connected to Switch B. Where is that mapping done in the Pocket ELRS?

Look at the mixing tab. I used to think it was the order of the inputs tab, but recently found the mixing tab is ultimately more important. You can also bring up the outputs display page (not the same as the output tab) on the screen to figure out which switches affect which output. You can page through the different display pages with the page up/down buttons when not in the configuration pages.

 

[toryander]

I went out and flew with the aura using my pocket elrs. Stabilization was on no matter the setting of my switch b. The aura displays the correct three flight modes mapped to channel 5, so it must be that I have lost the mapping to the switch on my transmitter. I've spent hours looking for guides on how to set up that switch to do the three flight modes (normal, stabilize, and acro) but I have had not luck so far. Stabilize is fine, but flying in wide circles gets old after awhile . It was working before (switching between the three modes). I must have done something, but I don't know what.

 

[LitterBug]

I went out and flew with the aura using my pocket elrs. Stabilization was on no matter the setting of my switch b. The aura displaces the correct three flight modes mapped to channel 5, so it must be that I have lost the mapping to the switch on my transmitter. I've spent hours looking for guides on how to set up that switch to do the three flight modes (normal, stabilize, and acro) but I have had not luck so far. Stabilize is fine, but flying in wide circles gets old after awhile . It was working before (switching between the three modes). I must have done something, but I don't know what.

Take pictures of your input, mixing, and outputs tabs on your radio. Also take a screenshot of your initial Aura configurator screen after doing a read from aura, or if possible, save your aura configuration to a file and upload it to this thread. I have a spare aura that I can put it on to see if there is anything obvious in the Aura Config.

 

[LitterBug]

Ok. I pulled my Pocket ELRS out and was thinking about this. Then it hit me. Channel 5 is the ARMing channel for ELRS and is only two positions, UNLESS you are running ELRS V4.0 and up (which I am not yet). I have seen this plenty of times before and was reminded of it when looking at my pocket/aura config. As soon as I saw SA on channel 5 which I use for Arming/throttle-cut, the 💡light bulb 💡 lit up in my head.

To have a three or more position switch control the aura flite mode with ELRS versions < 4, it will need to be mapped to a channel OTHER than 5. Say 6 for example and then have the flight mode channel mapped to 6 rather than 5 in the Aura configurator.

 

[toryander]

Okay, I am running ELRS v.4.0 on tx and rx. The flight modes did work on SB earlier. Then I crashed my my Mighty Mini and reconfigured the aura board to work on my p-51 Flat Flyer (vertical orientation). The SB switch worked fine on that plane, too. Then I folded the wings. Then I got the aura ready for the MightyMini again (with sport wing). I was having some sort of troubles and reset the Aura using the convert feature. I converted to Pirana and then back to Flite Test. I have attached the photos of the Pocket screens and included the Aura Configuration file I am using. I'm willing to go into Aura and select channel 6. It's just that I don't know what to do on the Pocket side after that.

 

[LitterBug]

If you are on ELRS 4, then the switch should not be an issue. I'll look through the files to see if anything jumps out.

 

[LitterBug]

I see inconsistent setting between Input 05 and mix for CH5. CH5 mix has nothing assigned. That means it should use Input 05.

Need you to drill into I05 to look at the details. It kind of looks like the source is not filled in. if you drill into it, move to the source field and select it with enter, then move your flight mode switch, and it should fill it in with that switch. Then hit Enter (press the roller). Back out with the return key and try it again.

 

[toryander]

I'll do that when I get home from the Bus run this morning and see what happens. Back when it was working I remember looking for a visual indication of something mapped to channel 5 (just out of curiosity). Channel 5 Mixes was blank even when it was working (if I remember correctly). That made the SB switch working for the Aura a bit of a mystery to me. The only thing I could see mapped to the SB switch in Aura model was the recordings in the Special Function screen. I'll give it a shot today. If it works I will write it up so there will be some documentation on this issue.

 

[LitterBug]

I try to be blatently obvious with my configurations so they are self documenting and consistent. I make my inputs and mixes follow the same order and usually name the inputs similar to the Ail,ele,thr,rud. This aura example from my Pocket just has the switch names.

The more models you have, the more this simplifies setup and troubleshooting. I consistently use the same switches/dials for similar uses across all models. I started out with Spektrum radios and found it easies to make TAER my standard since those radios did not allow remapping of the first 4 channels.

 

[LitterBug]

I have named all the switches/inputs on my TX16.

This example is an ELRS glider with the mixing done in the TX. On the mixes, I make note of which servo is on which channel as seen on CH7 Ail-r

 

[toryander]

Following your suggestions, I went in and created the channel 5 input for SB. Then I created the associated Channel 5 mix. It worked. I can now switch between the three Aura flight modes with switch b. I am happy. Thank you for your help. I wouldn't have been able to do it without your guidance. I'll be posting a document detailing the process I followed on the Radio Master Pocket transmitter.

 

[toryander]

Attached is the process I followed to map Switch B (Sb) on my Pocket transmitter to the three flight modes programmed into the Aura board: No gyro, Stabilize, and Acro.