Trouble getting integration with Jeti DC24 working

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AndrewJohnHawes
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I have retried to get full telemetry but seem to get RPM (Have set 'gear ratio' / pinion & main), but seem to be missing still the Capacity used and Current Draw.
I have not tested to see whether RPM recorded is accurate yet.
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Andy
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Hello,

all the variables should be visible. It is enough to enable ESC telemetry in the Spirit Settings and then make sure to load all the sensors in the radio menu - Sensors menu.
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AndrewJohnHawes
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Yes, I got RPM, but capacity used seamed unbelievably low and current draw still did not show!
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Very likely you are trying to see the values without main blades, am I right?
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AndrewJohnHawes
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No, main blades on and spinning!
No significant current draw showing.
710mm blades spinning at about 1400 rpm!
AndrewJohnHawes
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I am just charging again to test once more.
I even linked Hobbywing 160A V4 into computer and upgraded software to latest version.
Had previously been using programming box to set gear ratio, etc.
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The ESC sensor is quite imprecise for a low current. The higher current rating the HobbyWing ESC has, the higher minimal current is sensed.
In a very rare cases it could be issue of the particular ESC. In any case I recommmend to check in a normal flight.
On the ground with low RPM the measurement will be imprecise with this ESC.
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AndrewJohnHawes
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I will check in the morning at the field with some circuits, etc.
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Andy
AndrewJohnHawes
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Double checked again today on a 7 minute basic hover flight.
Recorded (on DC24) Hobbywing Capacity used: 267mAh
Capacity replaced (on recharging x 2 individual 6S packs) 2 x 6S 5200mAh: 1913mAh and 1850mAh (Battery 1 and 2).
I may be mistaken, but in 'Advanced' settings - Multiplier only goes to 300% or should I be going in opposite way to approx. 14%?
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Andy
AndrewJohnHawes
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I increased the Capacity used multiplier to 300%, and got an increased usage figure, but will need to do a proper timed flight and recharge. However, I don't think this will be sufficient. 300% is the maximum multiplier available. I think Hobbywing is just useless in the capacity recording. The Platinum 160A V4 is now discontinued, I believe, so probably won't be any more updates available!
Andy
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