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I fix drones. I faced the ( device not detected ) issue many times. If u show the hidden files, the bin log will state :



[00441851]Firmware upgrading[5]...

[00444803][19 00] Firmware upgrade start...
[00486387]Done.
[00486466]Version checking[6]...
[00486563][03 05][00] v34.2.0.9 -> v34.2.0.8
[00486681][03 06][00] v2.2.6.8 -> v2.1.6.18
[00486759][04 00][00] v1.38.0.0 -> v1.36.0.0
[00486851][09 00][00] v1.7.0.3 -> v1.7.0.3
[00487001][11 00][00] v1.6.0.0 -> v1.6.0.0
[00487131][12 00][00] v1.8.0.0 -> v1.8.0.0
[00487258][08 00][00] device not detected.
[00487366][12 02][00] v1.8.0.0 -> v1.8.0.0
[00487492][12 03][00] v1.8.0.0 -> v1.8.0.0
[00520097][15 00][00] device not detected.
[00520208][17 00][00] v1.1.1.6 -> v1.1.1.2
[00520368][17 01][05] v1.0.2.4 -> v1.0.2.4
[00520473][19 00][00] v0.0.0.0 -> v1.0.8.59 upgrade failed.

This log means u hav 2 ways only to solve it. One is RMA back to dji. The second way which needs luck is changing the MGCB. main gimbal circuit board. U cant buy it alone coz its a part of the gimbal. U can try ur luck with someone with a crashed drone and i my self did find 3 working boards from ppl who crashed and replaced their gimbals.
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The second no signal issue. The hidden log indicates the only 15 DEVICE NOT DETECTED. With some error. Like this.



[00441851]Firmware upgrading[5]...

[00444803][19 00] Firmware upgrade start...
[00456309][19 00] Firmware upgrade finish failed (step = 4, err = 0xaa, idx = 0, los = 1, ng = 0, usb = 1).
[00486387]Done.
[00486466]Version checking[6]...
[00486563][03 05][00] v34.2.0.9 -> v34.2.0.8
[00486681][03 06][00] v2.2.6.8 -> v2.1.6.18
[00486759][04 00][00] v1.38.0.0 -> v1.36.0.0
[00486851][09 00][00] v1.7.0.3 -> v1.7.0.3
[00487001][11 00][00] v1.6.0.0 -> v1.6.0.0
[00487131][12 00][00] v1.8.0.0 -> v1.8.0.0
[00487258][12 01][00] v1.8.0.0 -> v1.8.0.0
[00487366][12 02][00] v1.8.0.0 -> v1.8.0.0
[00487492][12 03][00] v1.8.0.0 -> v1.8.0.0
[00520097][15 00][00] device not detected.
[00520208][17 00][00] v1.1.1.6 -> v1.1.1.2
[00520368][17 01][05] v1.0.2.4 -> v1.0.2.4
[00520473][19 00][00] v0.0.0.0 -> v1.0.8.59 need upgrade.
[00520546][01 00][00] v1.14.3090 -> v1.7.2735
[00520622][01 01][00] v1.14.3090 -> v1.7.2735
[00520698]Packet upgrade failed at firmware upgrade.

This problem is easy to solve and no need for RMA. Usualy it happens after a crash. It means the u hav to change the cable that connect the gimbal with the transmitter or u should change the transmitter its self. The transmitter its self is the OFDM board exist above the IMU sensors board. Its sold alone at DJI with aprice 69$ i guess.
I did fix more than 7 drones having these issues.
AND DONT FORGET to upgrade firmware after changing or replacing any part of these.

Wish that helps u.

GOODLUCK ALL.
 
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Which are these log files?
 
Which are these log files?
They look like the LOG_AB files.

In case you or anyone doesn't know about these files, look on your SD card in the path below. The LOG_AB file shows the FW version of the assorted modules / components of your Phantom and if they did or did not need a change during a FW update. P3A and P3P have a couple of different components, so you may see "device not detected" for that reason -or- if a component is bad.

A common way for a gimbal main board issue to present is no image transmission to your mobile device even though everything else works normally, and the LOG_AB file shows device not detected for modules 8 and 15.

Note that the LOG_AB file is a different txt file than you look at for the general overall "success" indication when you update FW. Look on your SD card in the following path....

Some of the folders may be hidden:
MISC/LOG/

Then find your LOG_AB file: P3X_FW_LOG_AB.txt (for P3P) -or- P3S_FW_LOG_AB.txt (for P3A)
 
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The second way which needs luck is changing the MGCB. main gimbal circuit board.


Is it possible to replace the MGCB of a P3 Pro with one from a P3 Adv? (And will the camera work just the same with 4k, etc?)

Thanks for sharing this btw. I'm getting the first issue you mentioned with devices 08 and 15 missing, and it's tough to find any documentation for repair other than just sending it in to DJI.
 
Is it possible to replace the MGCB of a P3 Pro with one from a P3 Adv? (And will the camera work just the same with 4k, etc?)

Thanks for sharing this btw. I'm getting the first issue you mentioned with devices 08 and 15 missing, and it's tough to find any documentation for repair other than just sending it in to DJI.
No my freind u can't just change the p3p MGAC board with a p3a one. Coz the p3a board is missing a chip that's responsible for the 4k. U should search for a crashed p3p gimbal and try to purchase the MGCB. i tried many times with the dji customers service stuff but they r useless regarding this issue. Their conclusion was there is a bad manufacturing glitch in the p3p MGCB due to this 4k chip. And they offer no promises about any future firmware that fix this issue. The only way they can help is replacing ur whole gimbal through RMA.

Goodluck. Wish ur bird back in the sky soon.

Sent from my SM-N920C using PhantomPilots mobile app
 
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Great info, thanks. But what if you have the no signal/can't link rc issue and all devices are detected in the log file? Just got through replacing some suspect cables and came across this post, but this is what I got after the firmware failed to take:

[00424554]Firmware upgrading[5]...

[00427676][19 00] Firmware upgrade start...

[00470265][19 00] Firmware upgrade finish failed (step = 2, err = 0xaa).

[00500344]Done.



[00500420]Version checking[6]...

[00500522][03 05][00] v34.2.0.9 -> v34.2.0.9

[00500622][03 06][00] v2.4.20.18 -> v2.4.20.18

[00500703][04 00][00] v1.44.0.0 -> v1.44.0.0

[00500846][11 00][05] v1.8.0.0 -> v1.8.0.0

[00501002][11 01][00] v1.8.0.0 -> v2.0.0.33, firmware v1.8.0.0 not support.

[00501079][11 01][00] v1.8.0.0 -> v2.0.0.33

[00501190][12 00][00] v1.10.0.0 -> v1.10.0.0

[00501316][12 01][00] v1.10.0.0 -> v1.10.0.0

[00501475][12 02][00] v1.10.0.0 -> v1.10.0.0

[00501602][12 03][00] v1.10.0.0 -> v1.10.0.0

[00501771][15 00][00] v1.1.2.0 -> v1.1.2.0

[00501890][17 00][00] v1.1.1.7 -> v1.1.1.7

[00502051][17 01][00] v1.0.2.7 -> v1.0.2.7

[00502271][19 00][00] v0.0.0.0 -> v1.0.8.96 need upgrade.

[00502354][01 00][00] v1.30.5036 -> v1.30.5036

[00502435][01 01][00] v1.30.5036 -> v1.30.5036

[00502533][08 00][00] v0.13.0.7 -> v0.13.0.7

[00502631][09 00][00] v3.0.0.10 -> v3.0.0.10

[00502706]Packet upgrade failed at firmware upgrade.
 
1fwData.jpg


Does anyone know the Names of the Modules listed in the Blue Column?

I'm guessing:
03 06 - Battery Firmware
11 00 - Aircraft Firmware
12 00 - ESC
12 01 - ESC
12 02 - ESC
12 03 - ESC

If those guesses are wrong, let me know. Anyone know what the others might be?
 
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Does anyone know the Names of the Modules listed in the Blue Column?

I'm guessing:
03 06 - Battery Firmware
11 00 - Aircraft Firmware
12 00 - ESC
12 01 - ESC
12 02 - ESC
12 03 - ESC

If those guesses are wrong, let me know. Anyone know what the others might be?

Hi Frank. Below is what I have been noting here on the forum since about October/November of 2015.
I keep this in a spreadsheet and have been updating it whenever I see that new info has been discovered.

LOG_AB Module Mapping.JPG



Also, for more info on the modules and their firmware, click here.
 
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To add to this post:

I had a P3P that after being updated, as of 3/1/17 got the No Image Transmission Error. Tried several solutions offered online to no avail.
We did have access to another P3P that was wrecked. We swapped the gimbal/camera out and everything worked just fine.
And as Amty lolo stated, the only way to purchase the MGCB is as a complete gimbal kit, which is around $400.

The owner decided that for a few extra hundred dollars they could get a new bird with a VR headset from amazon, instead of getting just the gimbal.
 
Can someone help me out please. I am new at multirotors , I have fixed wings branching out to more...
1: I picked up a used P3A cheap.
2: It required the update as soon as I powered it up, so I did it. I failed many times, then it worked:
3: It now is acting strangely. And looking at the logs I be-leave it is why I got it so cheaply.
ok here is the pattern:
On power up it beep beep. as it the firmware needs to be done again, when it is done and it shows complete.. i can let it sit for an extra 20 min or so, it appears it works. I can power it up and it shows the correct firmware / and it shows the ser#. I then fly it , it fly's fine, no issue. I land, power it off, then replace or charge the battery (does not mater is I change the bat or just charge the current one). It starts the dam beep beep again and upgrades the firmware again. So again if i let it sit, it powers up ok.
The Log file:

ok what I can see is that the Module 03-06 may be bad because when it fails it goes back to firmware 0.0.0.0. If so is that the main bd or what?

Thanks for any help you can give me
 

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It required the update as soon as I powered it up
FYI for the future - FW updates are optional. You could have chosen to ignore the messages.
Since you went to 1.11 on the AC, do you know what you have on the RC?

the firmware needs to be done again, when it is done and it shows complete.. i can let it sit for an extra 20 min or so, it appears it works. I can power it up and it shows the correct firmware / and it shows the ser#. I then fly it , it fly's fine, no issue. I land, power it off, then replace or charge the battery (does not mater is I change the bat or just charge the current one). It starts the dam beep beep again and upgrades the firmware again. So again if i let it sit, it powers up ok.
The Log file:

ok what I can see is that the Module 03-06 may be bad because when it fails it goes back to firmware 0.0.0.0. If so is that the main bd or what?

Thanks for any help you can give me
If it were mine, I would start with checking and carefully re-seating the cables between the gimbal and the AC. I would also reformat the SD card and either try to power up with the empty card or try to power up with no card at all. Side note: are you aware that each of your batteries also have FW that us updated the first time the AC is started up with a bin file on the SD card. Then I would proceed based on what happened when doing those steps.

BTW - welcome to the forum. If you are interested, click here for some tips that I often share with new P3A/P3P owners.

Lastly - it sounds like you may have different issues than in this thread. Perhaps consider starting your own new thread if searching the existing threads does not help. Cheers!
 
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Thank you for the quick reply
The RC updated also, it is fine at the correct level (not sure what that level is as I am at work, but per DJI phone support it is good)
I tried to reformat the SD card, different SD card. Same bat, Different Bat, with the card, without the card. If it sits it does power up once then it will connect and fly just fine, but then it starts over again with the dam beeping. I think it is some kind of thermal issue or a power drain that wipes the firmware on the AC. I will try to reset the cables this weekend to see if that will help. I was looking at some pictures of the controller bd from somewhere (I have the version with the new motors) and notice a SD or sim card in it, do you know if that can go bad or maybe just needs the contacts cleaned? but I still do not know why the logs (when failed) always just has the one bad entry where the module 03-06 changed back to no level.

Version checking[1]...
[03 06][00] v0.0.0.0 -> v2.4.20.50 need upgrade.

or this one?
[19 00][00] v255.255.255.254 -> v1.0.8.96

but when working it is:

[03 06][00] v2.4.20.50 -> v2.4.20.50
 
No my freind u can't just change the p3p MGAC board with a p3a one. Coz the p3a board is missing a chip that's responsible for the 4k. U should search for a crashed p3p gimbal and try to purchase the MGCB. i tried many times with the dji customers service stuff but they r useless regarding this issue. Their conclusion was there is a bad manufacturing glitch in the p3p MGCB due to this 4k chip. And they offer no promises about any future firmware that fix this issue. The only way they can help is replacing ur whole gimbal through RMA.

Goodluck. Wish ur bird back in the sky soon.

Sent from my SM-N920C using PhantomPilots mobile app
I did this replacement (actually someone did it for me while I watched) and it does work. A p3a in p3p gimbal- it ends up as only 2.7k, not 4k. I can live with that as I have no 4k ready devices, lol.
It does tell me upgrade required (IIRC to the gimbal) but have not bothered and am wary of doing so.
I bought a new camera/gimbal at the going rate in any case, but not felt the need to change it over, so will hang on to it as a spare uniot if the worst should happen.
Finding a working board is hard- demand is high as you may have discovered. ebay can provide pitfalls for the unwary, it will be better to take the drone in person with your rc and tablet etc. and watch the repair doneif possible and results demonstrated to you.
there are some rogues on ebay (Whaaaaaaaaaa?? No, surely not...)
 

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