Difference between revisions of "GeoLink Testing"

Revision as of 21:36, 31 May 2018

This page is supposed only for Testing pilots. The aim of the testing is to find a problems in currently implemented features.

If you are tester, you must sign agreement provided by Spirit System.
Do not share any information, including email communication, any results, progress or any data without permission.
GeoLink photos can be shared publicly.

1 Download

Here pilots can download the latest testing software and firmware. Make sure you are using always the latest version.

1.1 Spirit FBL

Software: 2.5-rc3 [31.5.2018] - Windows OSX Linux

Firmware: 2.5-rc2 [30.5.2018] - DOWNLOAD

1.2 GeoLink

Firmware: 1.0-rc4 [31.5.2018] - DOWNLOAD

1.3 ChangeLog

All news that were introduced from 2.4.3 are visible in the Spirit Settings - Connection tab - News. After updating from official version it should be ready to fly. No change is required after the update.

2 Questions

Whenever you are unsure about correct behavior please send email to tomasj@spirit-system.com. Subject: GeoLink Testing - question.

3 Suggestions

You can also share your suggestions - even if some feature is working correctly, you can reveal how do you think it would be better.

All suggestions can be emailed to tomasj@spirit-system.com with subject GeoLink Testing - suggestion.

During the testing we are not implementing any new feature. Minor additions that could be really helpful are possible. The aim is for improving current features.

4 Reports

We wish that you will send all testing reports to email tomasj@spirit-system.com with subject GeoLink Testing - report.

It is enough to send reports describing a problem. But if everything is working correctly, you can share the experience too.

Report should contain:

• Currently used firmware version from both Spirit FBL and GeoLink
• Information about your model
• What feature was tested
• Detailed report about how the feature worked (especially what was wrong).
• Attached 4ds file (optional)

If there is something wrong, please note at which flying time (minutes) the problem happened. And/or if the problem was happening from the beginning or only later with increasing flight time. The report should contain also what was done from the beginning of the flight as a possible problem could arise from such maneuvers/actions.

If reporting a problem it would be helpful to describe how to replicate the issue.

5 Testing benefits

Testing member that will help noticeably will receive a free Spirit System product.

6 Testing instructions

In order to start with the testing, please install the GeoLink according the instructions first.

6.1 Recommendations

• To not perform testing of the features if you are not confident. Instead you can help with testing the software, translations and similar.
• To test always only one feature at the same time.
• To test all the features in a high altitude to avoid any possible damage from unexpected behavior.
• To not fly too far so that model is well visible.
• If some problem occurred, try to power up everything again and repeat the test to observe any difference.

6.2 How long we need to test?

Testing is needed until all possible problems are resolved. Then we will release the product officially. Less problems mean faster release.

7 Testing Progress

• Logging:

N/A

• Geo-fence:

N/A

• Return to Home:

N/A

• Position Hold:

N/A

• Altitude Hold:

Firmware 2.5-rc2 -> TODO: Possibility to turn off collective pitch movement, so that inexperienced pilot can't change altitude.

• Altitude Limit:

Firmware 2.5-rc2 -> TODO: Soft deck + adaptive calculation for triggering the rescue dependent on descending speed.

• Spirit Settings software:

Software 2.5-rc2 -> ISSUE: Random connection instability in GeoLink/Module tab. FIX: Software 2.5-rc3 + GeoLink 1.0-rc4 - require further testing.

• Compass Calibration:

GeoLink 1.0-rc4 -> CHANGE: Compass calibration was simplified.