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I've almost given up on the crazyfilie v2.
I use the downloaded linux VM
(Fusion on a macbook pro with heaps of ram, SSD & CPU (so have allocated the VM 2 processes & 4 gig ram)
Keep Linux up to date as well as run the crazyfilie update script
Use a PS3 mode 2 (but same thing happens mode 1)

Basically, the PS3 controller (which is new) worked for some time.
(the PS3 seems only to work when 4 LEDs on it are all flashing --- not sure how it gets out of that situation of 4 LEDs --- It also doesn't want to find the PS3 once it plays up unless I shut down he client and disconnect the PS3 and radio)
I think with some updates, the PS3 gradually became unreliable. (seem to reverse joystick controls with one update)
The current issue is it just looses communication and doesn't want to communicate with the client.
(nothing happens on any of the joystick boxes or bar graphs)

When it is working, the quadcopter mostly is unstable. It forever wants to fly off in any direction with nothing but the motor accelerating.
You have to start it and immediately try to compensate it darting off in a direction.

Lately the radio link is starting just dropping.

I've given up as it's just a pain to use. The commercial nano ones are much more reliable

Hi gregm,

Sorry to hear, that you're having a hard time getting the CF2 to fly.

Did you try running the client on MacOSX directly?
If you have the chance, please also try running it on a different PC/Laptop with Windows or Linux, or even try out the iOS/Android client.

I assume you have connected your PS3 controller to your MacBook with a USB cable?
For me, it does not matter if all 4 LEDs are blinking or not, I can still use it (on a Linux machine).
Please double check that your PS3 controller is working properly with other Linux apps (in the VM) or on MacOSX to isolate the problem.
I doubt that support for the PS3 controller became unreliable.

For the unstable CF2, please double check that you installed the props (CW and CCW) correctly.
There is also a rare chance that you received a unit that has a faulty sensor.

Yes, you are correct. A commercial nano quadcopter is easier to use, but once the CF2 is flying it's much more rewarding!

Hope that helps,

Fred