App says solo is not level

Thomannjf · Nov 10, 2017

I'm working with a green cube solo which was operating just fine. . After doing a routine calibration in a new area I placed solo on a flat and level pad. When I attempt to take off app says solo must be level before take off. I tried this several more times and get the same. Yes, I recalibrated before each atempt. Yes I used a 3ft .long level to ensure tne pad it was actually level. Each calibration said " go fly".
I look for other treads on this but found none. Anyone have a clue?

skyhax · Nov 10, 2017

If I wait long enough that normally clears.

Thomannjf · Nov 10, 2017

I hope your right. So far i waited two weeks between trying. That's when i decided to post. But i will keep trying. Im flying again tomorrow ill take it along and give it another try.

Maddog · Nov 11, 2017

Thomannjf said:
I hope your right. So far i waited two weeks between trying. That's when i decided to post. But i will keep trying. Im flying again tomorrow ill take it along and give it another try.

I think he meant wait longer after powering Solo on, no?

Thomannjf · Nov 11, 2017

Went right over my head. I certainly can try that. Thanks

DaveB · Nov 11, 2017

You can give her a little spank, to see if it free's up a gyro

Thomannjf · Nov 11, 2017

I forgot about that! It need a spanking anyway. Ill do it tomorrow and let you all know.

Thomannjf · Nov 14, 2017

Welllll I spanked the drone. Before I did that I tried patience, I waited 30 minutes for the app to stop saying “solo must be level before take off”. Got tired of that so I spanked its bottom(once) to free up the gyro. Then I waited. App kept saying “solo must be level, etc etc. I gave this process 1.5 hours (patience, spank, etc) total. Towards the end I tried shut down, restart, reboot, in every combo I could think of.
Now I’m thinking hooking up one of my “here” gps/comps to see if that will help. Failing that (or what else someone chimes in with) it’s gun range time! My 50 cal ought to do it. Yes I will record.

DaveB · Nov 14, 2017

NO TOM don't shoot, change the pixhawk first.
I have a spare you can try.

Thomannjf · Nov 15, 2017

You mean the cube?

DaveB · Nov 15, 2017

Yep all the gyros are in there.
Just put your old "black" one in and see if that takes care of it.

Thomannjf · Nov 15, 2017

I have 2 of those layin around here. Sooooo, take out the green and throw in the green. If it boots up and doesn’t say “ must be level” then I buy a new green. Note I said “ if it boots” won’t I have to WIPE IT before I boot? Between updates and updates and awe s.—-ts. I’m not sure want will work. BUT I will try anything since you won’t let me shoot it.
PS I’m not a Tom I’m a Joe, Thanks

Thomannjf · Nov 15, 2017

Ops I meant green out black in.

DaveB · Nov 16, 2017

OOPS so sorry "JOE" any lock yet?

Thomannjf · Nov 16, 2017

No my real life is in my way. Saturday at best

Thomannjf · Nov 18, 2017

Finally got to switch out the green cube and replace it with the old black. RESULT —————-is——— SUSCESS!!!!!!!!! No more Solo must be level warnings.. This means one of two things. 1. I totally destroyed the green cube somehow, or 2. I have a bad green cube. The first does not make much sense since it was working ( at least in the limited shot flights I did when it was first installed). Number 2 would be nice for a change, at least I can follow instructions (once in a while)
Now that I can’t shoot it . I guess I should order another green cube. The other green cube that I have is in my gennie pig drone which is due for WIPE and reload.
One more thing, (NEW SUBJECT) Will the HERE gps work with the black cube?. I have 2 of them that are not installed. I’ve been roaming around the postings for an answer but no luck so far.

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DaveB · Nov 18, 2017

Very good news Joe, The here will work just fine with the Black cube. The one thing with any electronics is they will fail after just a few minutes or will last forever, Most good co. "BURN IN" there product for a day or two just for this.

Thomannjf · Nov 18, 2017

Are you ready for thits,not to be one
lets a sleeping dog lay. I installed a HERE gps in the same drone just munutes ago,. Install it side by side using the vid from the manufacture. I used Tower to change the one perameter and got up to do the expected calabration when smoke come billowing out from under and around the recently well and drone. I knew i should have shot the darn thing! I've attached some pics. Ill try to reach the manufacturer, but that will probably be Monday. WHAT A GOAT(can't say that word).

DaveB · Nov 20, 2017

Holy Cra# !!!! Just when you think everything is going, that dam snake comes out and bites you in the AS# so sorry Joe. BuTT lol Check to make sure the wiring is correct.

Thomannjf · Nov 20, 2017

Thanks, already have received help from the company that makes the HERE. Great guy, we will get together after the holiday. This was a good bad experience (as dumb as that soounds). Everyone working together to figure it out. Looking at the lleft overs in was NOT the HERE at fault. I want to make that clear for all who read this. I will close the loop with you when its resolved. Thanks again for your help and for not letting me shoot it.