[twistedge]

I picked up a used Logo 600 that came with an older Mikado controller.
I'm hoping to gather information as I take some time to check over and setup the heli.

I've included some pics below showing what I think is a series 3 version .
(based on the metal sensor case and the USB port).

According to the Mikado version history (here), it looks like I cannot swap the sensor with a newer version. I think this should be fine since I'm not going to push this bird hard anyway.

Is it safe to assume that I can use the latest setup software and firmware versions?

[hate repairing heli]

you may need to download a older version to to access the controls. once you plug it into the computer it will recognize the serial # and version. you will have to go from there.

[twistedge]

Yeah... I'm going through the hoops now to get some accounts setup on the Mikdao sites. Still trying to get software from the archives.

[hate repairing heli]

mikado sure dont make it easy. lol good luck!

[twistedge]

I figured it would take time to get my account setup on the Vstabi site. I left it while I took the family camping, but it still wasn't allowing me to download the software today.

Found that I mistakenly setup my account on the USA shop, but needed to use the Euro shop. I just missed seeing that licensing condition the first time.

So, now that I have the software, I need to double check that I can do this:

- Install and Run 4.0 Software
- Plug 2S Rx Lipo into the Collective port on the Central Unit
- Plug USB cable into Central Unit and PC

That should give me the serial number and firmware information of the unit.

[hate repairing heli]

the info should show up in the bottom right corner

[twistedge]

Using the V4.0 software was a bit confusing... but support at Mikdao was very helpful in getting it sorted out.

Problem:
- My Vbar firmware was Version 3.x
- Oldest software is V4.x

This combination didn't work so I needed to update the firmware.
But... you can't update the firmware using V4.x of the software.

So:

- Installed software V5.x
- Installed latest drivers
- Powered up Vbar and connected
- Did online update (Firmware V4.x)

This created a new Problem:
- Vbar firmware Version V4.x
- Software version is V5.x

So.... Re-installed Software V4.x and everything worked. Perfectly simple.

Now to start sizing 10s lipos..

BTW: It is a series 3 unit (based on the serial number starting with 9).. so I don't think I can upgrade the sensor. They are only interchangeable after series 4..