Hey Kelly... thought you were on travel through Sunday, and not responding...
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Hey Kelly... thought you were on travel through Sunday, and not responding...
I am traveling, but getting a chance here and here to actually sit down in front of a computer.
Not to much of a learning curve.
I find it much more intuitive. Kelly always ask how can he make it easier, so ask.
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Ta-da... Another Solex update. 1.1.6
Yes, I know it's Sunday evening, and I cannot possibly have put out another batch of features since Friday. I didn't. Here's the list of things in the new release:
. Settings-write prompt for Android 6.0
This is for Android 6.0 devices that require special permissions in order to run. If you're running any other Android version, you won't notice this one. If you're on Android 6.0, you'll see a prompt to open the super-secret special permissions page to grant Solex permissions it has on every other Android version.
. Fix reset bug in HDR Shot
This is an obscure issue: Suppose you have your camera set to Video mode and you do an HDR Shot. When it's done, it will set your camera back to Video mode, in an effort to be convenient and helpful. This issue fixes the case where it will do that when you're running a *different* shot. This fixes something none of you have probably noticed, so another not-a-big-deal fix.
. Vehicle Settings sliders updates
A couple of people mentioned that the sliders in the Vehicle Settings screen were hard to move. They were, but I hadn't done anything about it until now. They're smoother now.
. Fixed performance issue with video on Samsung
This one is the impetus for a Sunday evening release.
A couple of people mentioned that their Samsung devices had video troubles with Solex, and mentioned really slow frame rates and the app acting like it was locked up.
If you're interested in the details (which are kind of interesting if you're into how the Solo works), read on. Otherwise, skip to the bottom and read up from there until it gets boring.
Looking into the problem, I discovered that on startup, Solo occasionally sends a HUGE torrent of "parameter received" messages without being asked for them. It doesn't always happen, but does about half the time with my Solo. The rate of incoming messages at that time is up to 300 messages per second, or one every 3ms. I wasn't measuring traffic volume before (didn't realize there was a need), but now that I am, 300 messages/second is 10 times higher than normal.
(For reference: "parameter received" messages are for flight-controller parameters, the kind of data dealt with by the Vehicle Settings screen.)
An Nvidia or Nexus device is fast enough it can apparently handle this kind of traffic without any (or much) issue, so I never noticed it. But my S7 Edge was fairly close to locked up in that case. In addition to hogging the connection for needless messages, the message traffic also overwhelms these devices so they're too busy to display the video frames that come in. I had no idea it was doing all this, until I started logging the messages.
There's really no way to tell Solo to stop sending those messages, but what works fairly reliably is to request a full set of parameters from it. That starts the "parameter refresh" process which runs through the entire parameter list and then ends in about 3-5 seconds. Then it calms down, and traffic levels drop to normal.
I've seen Solo do the same thing when connected to Tower as well, where the Parameters screen would never finish loading. It's the same issue, and appears to be on the Solo side.
So, the fix is kind of interesting. The main message processor in Solex now watches to see how fast messages are coming in. If the rate is too high, it starts filtering out the parameter-related messages so the high traffic doesn't affect other parts of the app. Their message rates are thus normal. Then the main processor starts a watchdog to periodically check message rate, and ask Solo for a parameter list if it detects the problem. Then it waits to see if it was successful, trying again if it wasn't. While it's working on getting Solo to calm down, you'll see that little warning shown in the picture at the bottom of this post. Once it succeeds, the message disappears.
With this logic in place, I've tested this a LOT this afternoon and evening, and Solex always manages to get it to act normal after 10-15 seconds at most. Usually within 3-5 seconds.
If you've managed to stick with this long post, this seems like good news. If you've been using a device where Solex's video feed seemed kind of slow and jerky, it could have been because of the high message traffic. So, theoretically, your video feed should be smoother now.
Well, that's it.
BTW, there won't be a Friday update this week, I'll be in Dallas at a conference.
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- Here's the latest version of Solex, 1.1.5. Here's a list of new features:
. HDR Photo Shot
. New Spot Mode/ROI
. Full Screen/immersive flight screen
. Gimbal angle display on flight screen
. Restore heading/gimbal angle on "Fly to point"
. Fix Max Distance setting
. Fix a crash in the Geofence screen
. Fix missing Hero3+Black frame rates
. Fix for Moto X Pure/6.0 (fingers crossed)
Thanks,
Kelly
Looks like some new features & a few- Forgot who, but someone was asking about add ons, updates, fixes & New Features that Kelly has included in Solex as to date:
- Note: "Ver. 1.1.5 updates & Fixes not included in list below"
Smart Shots:Spot Mode: Point at an object and lock the gimbal to follow it during manual flight
- Follow/Manual: Touch an object on the screen to follow
- Follow/Record: Record a flight path and follow it later
- Follow/Remote: Follow users who are broadcasting their locations via companion app
- Follow/Me: Normal Follow like Solo app
- Orbit: Like 3DR Solo app, except easier to position the start point
- Cable Cam: Like 3DR Solo app
- Selfie: Like the 3DR Solo app (improved version coming in an update)
- Zipline: Like the 3DR Solo app
- Pano: Like the 3DR Solo app
- HDR Photo: Take EV-bracketed shots
Tap to save location:
Tap the GPS location shown on screen, and name it and save a snapshot of it. It's saved in a flight log.Sharing:
- You can open flight logs later and fly to the saved locations by tapping them on a map.
- Tap the GPS location shown on screen, and name it and save a snapshot of it. It's saved in a flight log
- You can open flight logs later and fly to the saved locations by tapping them on a map.
- You can share all of the files created by Solex including fences, cable cams, flight logs, Follow/Record flight.
- sessions, etc. Useful for sharing with others, or for backups and import on new devices.
UI User Interface"
HUD view: Clear all decorations off the screen and display flight status in a HUD view.
uncategorisedKelly, Please slow down! Your going for a Blowout!
- Full GoPro support for Hero3+ Black, Hero 4 Silver and Hero 4 Black.
- Periodically speak flight status as you fly (like Tower does).
- Basic flight stats: Track total distance and total flight time
- Show on-screen GPS location as UTM coordinates
- Record TLOG files
- Change LED colors
- Kill switch: Instantly stop motors (disabled/hidden by default for obvious reasons)
- Geofences: Create and store geofences in multiple locations
- Support for connecting to multiple Solos (one at a time of course)
- Calculates/displays remaining flight time based on battery draw during a flight
- Calculates distance from home when warning about low battery
- On-screen EV comp adjustment
1.1.4
WHAT'S NEW
- New in this version:
- . Tap to save location
- . Fly to location on map
- . Basic flight log
- . Basic flight stats
- . Now a bit smarter about network state
- . Correct the "Aviation" LED label
- . HUD units update
- . Spoken flight status
- . Fix vehicle settings param loading
- . PAL camera settings fixes
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Hi all, first post (solex has got me really interested!)
Have been reading through the doco regarding follow/remote, just wondering if anyone has used the remotes much?
Reading this "it will use that connection for map data, and for connecting to the websocket it uses to receive notifications about target movements" I understand the Solex master needs internet for the maps, but I'm wondering do the remotes also need internet connectivity? Or is just connecting to the solo wifi sufficient?
Hoping to run a test this coming weekend with multiple remotes, but unfortunately all my 'spare' devices i have to use as remotes are samsung phones.
Cheers,
Darren
Have been reading through the doco regarding follow/remote, just wondering if anyone has used the remotes much?
Reading this "it will use that connection for map data, and for connecting to the websocket it uses to receive notifications about target movements" I understand the Solex master needs internet for the maps, but I'm wondering do the remotes also need internet connectivity? Or is just connecting to the solo wifi sufficient?
Hoping to run a test this coming weekend with multiple remotes, but unfortunately all my 'spare' devices i have to use as remotes are samsung phones.
Cheers,
Darren
It would be nice if the documentation included screen shots.
Tried it today for the first time.
Could not locate the "Settings" function? any help would be appreciated.
Noticed that the gimbal pitch seemed much more responsive in bad way. Harder to get a smooth slow pitch. Maybe just need more time with it.
App Settings AND Vehicle Settings (when connected) available from the top-left main menu selection icon.
Don't understand? gimbal pitch not smooth?
If gimbal pitch set manually Via front paddles, will not be as smooth as in SS "Smart Shots"
ThanksApp Settings AND Vehicle Settings (when connected) available from the top-left main menu selection icon.
Could be an erroneous first time observation. But the pitch response seemed faster with the Solex app, than the Solo app. Might need to run back to back to compare.
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I agree Rusty. But that statement reminded me of Bill Engvall's definition of 'Awesome'; And I like his better.......
Kelly.
Is there any chance to get some Solex support to make time lapse photos more straight forward than the Solo app allows?
Is there any chance to get some Solex support to make time lapse photos more straight forward than the Solo app allows?
Killer would be if there is a chance to trigger some python scripts previosly uploaded to solo.
You could for e.g. send commands to a connected arduino that initiates actuators like retracts, or a gimbal on a telescope. Think further - tons of possibilities
With that i think Solo could be the platform it should have been
You could for e.g. send commands to a connected arduino that initiates actuators like retracts, or a gimbal on a telescope. Think further - tons of possibilities
With that i think Solo could be the platform it should have been
python scripting would open Solo to the WORLD!Killer would be if there is a chance to trigger some python scripts previosly uploaded to solo.
You could for e.g. send commands to a connected arduino that initiates actuators like retracts, or a gimbal on a telescope. Think further - tons of possibilities
With that i think Solo could be the platform it should have been
You do python? Ardupilot understands python scripts.
seen on hackster.io that someone connected his Arduino to solo and uploaded some python scripts to solo.
they were triggered with computer SSHing to Solo. I think it could be possible to trigger them with Solex if they are named in a specific way like "1.py" "2.py" and so on, on Solex you could have a small screen with just buttons like "1" "2" or even you could rename them if you like.
there are a lot of I/O Ports on the arduino to use.
LOL - imagine a motion detector on your property triggering solo to start, fly to the motion detector, turn on lights and make a sound of a police car
they were triggered with computer SSHing to Solo. I think it could be possible to trigger them with Solex if they are named in a specific way like "1.py" "2.py" and so on, on Solex you could have a small screen with just buttons like "1" "2" or even you could rename them if you like.
there are a lot of I/O Ports on the arduino to use.
LOL - imagine a motion detector on your property triggering solo to start, fly to the motion detector, turn on lights and make a sound of a police car
That would be awesome!seen on hackster.io that someone connected his Arduino to solo and uploaded some python scripts to solo.
they were triggered with computer SSHing to Solo. I think it could be possible to trigger them with Solex if they are named in a specific way like "1.py" "2.py" and so on, on Solex you could have a small screen with just buttons like "1" "2" or even you could rename them if you like.
there are a lot of I/O Ports on the arduino to use.
LOL - imagine a motion detector on your property triggering solo to start, fly to the motion detector, turn on lights and make a sound of a police car
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