This narration-free demonstration introduces the three Rates models of Actual, Quick and KISS in FPVSIM: select the model from the PIDS & RATES panel, apply parameters, and then return to the same scene to compare the center section of the joystick, transition curve and maximum rotation speed through flight.
Do not copy numbers directly between different Rates models
Actual, Quick, and KISS all convert stick position into a target rotation speed, but their parameters have different meanings and their curves are calculated differently. The same number in another model does not necessarily produce the same feel or maximum angular velocity. Before changing anything, take a screenshot or record the current model and every parameter so you can restore them at any time.
Before comparing, keep the drone, scene, camera, controller calibration, and physics settings unchanged. Decide whether you want to examine precision around center stick, rotation speed at full stick, or the response transition between center and full stick.
Compare the three models using the same procedure
Open the PIDS & RATES panel in the simulator settings and use the selector to switch to Actual, Quick, or KISS. Remember that field names and the meanings of values may change with the model. When migrating existing Rates, use reliable model documentation or a conversion tool rather than copying the old numbers unchanged.
After applying the parameters, reload or restart the simulator world to ensure the running simulation actually uses the new settings. Then follow the same route to test small corrections around center stick, half-stick turns, and a few full-stick rolls or flips. Change only one Rates model per round so you can identify the source of the differences.
Understanding differences in flight feel
Response around center stick determines fine corrections and precision along racing lines. Maximum Rates determine how fast the drone can rotate near full stick, while the curve between them determines how the movement builds. “Faster” does not necessarily mean “better suited.” What matters more is whether the entire stick range is predictable and matches your muscle memory.
The video demonstrates only the core process of selecting, applying, and test-flying; it is not a Rates-conversion tutorial. Keep a model and parameters you understand and can reproduce consistently, and save the final configuration.
Operation steps
- Open the PIDS & RATES panel
Enter FPVSIM settings and open the PIDS & RATES page shown in the video.
- Select a Rates model
Choose Actual, Quick, or KISS from the selector and check the parameter fields shown for that model.
- Apply the settings and reload
Click Apply, then reload or restart the simulator world so the running simulation consistently uses the new settings.
- Test-fly in a fixed scene
Observe the response using consistent corrections around center stick, half-stick turns, and full-stick movements.
- Switch to the next model and repeat the test
Keep all other conditions unchanged, select the next model, apply it, reload, and repeat the same flight sequence.
FAQ
Which is best: Actual, Quick, or KISS?
There is no single best choice for everyone. Choose a model you understand and can tune for predictable center response, transition, and maximum rotation speed.
Can I enter the same numbers in all three models?
You should not. Each model interprets its parameters differently, so identical numbers do not guarantee the same stick curve or rotation speed.
Why reload after applying the settings?
Reloading or restarting the simulator world ensures that the running simulation has fully adopted the changed settings before you begin comparing.
How can I make a fair comparison?
Keep the drone, controller calibration, scene, camera, and test movements fixed. Change only the Rates model and its deliberately converted corresponding parameters each time.
Does the video provide a complete method for converting Rates?
No. This is a feature demonstration without narration. To migrate existing settings, consult the relevant model documentation or use a reliable conversion tool.
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