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Installing Kiss OSD | new method

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samu edited this page Sep 17, 2018 · 15 revisions

Downloads can be found here: https://github.com/SAMUD/KISS-OSD/releases/tag/1.3RC35

Preparing the OSD for the first time

This is only needed if you want to update the font or it is the first time flashing SAMUD OSD on this piece of hardware
  • You will need:
    • FTDI-Adapter like this one
    • an MicroMinim OSD (link), a Piggy-OSD or any other minimOSD-Hardware
      • Some people also recommend this one because it is resilient against voltage spikes.
    • You can also use a Steele PDB (no need for a FTDI-Adapter then. Just a micro-usb cable)
  • Connect the FTDI and OSD like this:
MinimOSD FTDI
GND GND
5V 5V
RX TX
TX RX
DTR DTR
  • Plug it in your PC
  • Download the latest version of Start_Package_V* here and unzip the package.
  • Open XLoader.exe inside the unzipped folder
    • Select the right COM-Port (if there is more than one, just unplug and replug your FTDI)
    • Select Duemilanove/Nano(ATmega328) as Device if you are using a normal minimOSD. Select Uno(ATmega328) if you are using a SteelePDB.
    • For the HEX-File, go into the downloaded folder and select 'FontFlasherVxxxxx.ino.hex'
      • If you are using the SteelePDB use the Steele-Version. Otherwise use the "minimOSD" version.
      • If you want to flash the Steele PDB you will need to disconnect Port2-cable between FC and PDB and power up the Quad from battery and USB at the same time.
  • Press Upload and wait until finished. Put on your googles and wait until you see a message saying "Font updated". This will take about 30 seconds.
  • If you are using a normal minimOSD (Steele PDB-users can skip this step) it's now time to reset the Memory-chip. Simply flash the provided clear_eeprom.ino.hex and wait until the status led tuns on and keeps on. (about 5sec after flashing).
  • You have installed the font. Now you can flash the SAMUDOSD:

Installing or updating Kiss-OSD

  • Download the latest release named SAMUDOSD_V**. Pay attention to use the right Version for your Hardware. Steele is for the ImpulseRC Steele PDB and the other one is for the normal minimOSD.
  • Open XLoader , select the right Device, Com-Port and select the downloaded file
    • see above for downloading the Start_Package and using XLoader
  • Click on upload
  • When finished, remove your FTDI, turn on your Quad and either adapt the OSD settings or go flying.

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