Releases: plainFlight/plainFlightController
PlainFlight V2.1.0-Beta
v2.1.0 now supports Waveshare ESP32-S3 Zero and Tiny boards with Neopixel LEDs - this gives cheaper and lighter processor board options.
v2.1.0 also includes new IMU orientations of rolled right by 90 degrees and rolled 180 degrees i.e. flipped upside down.
PlainFlight v2.0.0 Beta.1
Release v2.0.0-Beta.1 of PlainFlight includes:
1, Complete rewrite to C++ for better code structure and use of model base class with child classes for model types.
2, Includes 7 new multicopters - quad x, quad p, bicopter, chinnook, tricopter, singlecopter and dualcopter.
3, Includes WiFi Web configurator - use smart device or PC to configure gains etc.
4, New acro trainer mode - similar to 'horizon mode' of other flight controllers.
5, New self-levelled prop-hang mode - hands off prop-hanging (with suitable model).
Released as a beta version as only PLANE_FULL_HOUSE, PLANE_FLYING_WING, QUAD_X_COPTER and BI_COPTER models have been test flown. All other model types are unproven.
known issue when using IOS and Safari with configurator, found to be unreliable to establish connection and/or to load configurator web page. Android smart devices and Windows PC's work well.
PlainFlight v1.1.1
Release v1.1.1 of PlainFlight includes:
1, New self levelling algorithm that uses rate controller and gives a more locked in feel when flying, also removes the need for separate levelling gains.
2, New smooth active throttle reduction upon depleted battery.
3, New ESC calibration.
4, Onboard LED always active, with simultaneous external LED.
5, Move to map32() to speed up main loop.
6, General code improvements.
PlainFlight v1.0.0
Initial release of PlainFlight flight stabilisation software for fixed wing electrically powered model aircraft.