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Installing Kiss OSD | old Method

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samu edited this page Apr 1, 2017 · 1 revision

This is the old method for installing. Please use the new one here. It is much easier and faster.

Preparing your PC for the first time

  • Download and install Arduino 1.0.5
  • I also tested it with Arduino 1.8.1. Except some warnings it should also compile and upload the Sketch.
  • Download the latest release:
    • Download the Source code.zip
  • Extract the downloaded Kiss_OSD folder and copy the MAX7456 and EEPROMEx folder found in KISS-OSD\Libraries to your Arduino libraries folder
    • Usually somewhere like C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\libraries\MAX7456 and C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\libraries\EEPROMEx on a Windows machine.

Preparing the OSD for the first time

######This is only needed if you want to change the font or if your OSD is not from flyduino

  • Download MW-OSD and open the configurator.
    • If it does not open you may need to install Java on your machine
  • Connect the FTDI-Adapter to your OSD and your PC.
    • Don't forget to cross the TX and RX cables between OSD and FTDI
  • Connect the OSD to the MWOSD-GUI through the buttons in the GUI.
    • If you are not able to connect check the COM-Port settings and check if MWOSD is already installed on your OSD. If it's not installed check this:
  • In the section font-tools click on select and select one of the fonts included in the Kiss-OSD release
    • Pay attention to the font you are using. There are different font versions for older releases and newer releases. If you downloaded an newer release than V4.5.0 you will need to use the new font file. Otherwise you will have strange symbols instead of some usefull text.
  • Still in font-tools click on Upload. Wait until completed.
  • Click Disconnect and close the GUI
  • Now open Arduino and select the right Programmer and Board in Tools
  • Still in Arduino go to Files, open Examples and then EEPROM. Click on EEPROM_clear. Compile and download it.
  • You are now ready to flash Kiss OSD

###Installing or updating Kiss-OSD

  • Download the latest release:
    • Download the Source code.zip
  • Extract the folder and open the Kiss_OSD.ino file in Arduino
  • Select the right Programmer and Board in Tools in Arduino
    • Normally Arduino Uno with Atmega 328 as Board
  • Change the settings at the beginning of the file to your preferences
    • Each setting is explained at the beginning of the Kiss_OSD.ino file or here in the wiki
  • Compile and flash it
  • Go out flying and be happy :)
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