ArduCopter: "PIDT1" code and hex files to try...
Hi all,a while ago, I wrote about control structure and started a discussion. Now the discussion about PIDT1 is going on also in the "Arducopter 2.2 beta" thread.I…See More
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Randy replied to malcolm churn's discussion 'ArduCopter Traditional Heli (was: "600-size heli")'
Christoph,
Could you send me your modified code? or attach it here? My email is rmackay9 _at_ yahoo.com.
I think one thing that will be missing is that the throttle scaling helps you…
Ramesh Tahlan commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post 'Please welcome ArduPilotMega 2.0!'
Em Bu
i agree with u, it depends who u asking, most wives will say we r wasting money on hobby. u ask me, the joy it brings me is more that buying anything else in the world...... the last time i bought a pant and shirt was over 12 years ago, i have…
Randy commented on Don Brooks's blog post 'MyDIYTri Part 5. A month late!'
haha, Looks good. good luck!
In my experience the crashes become less frequent over time but never go away.
Ramesh Tahlan commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post 'Please welcome ArduPilotMega 2.0!'
Gareth. sooooooooooooooo true
afernan commented on Igor van Airde's blog post 'ArduCopter: Changing from PI to PID to improve stability'
Yes Igor.
I fully agree in last sentence for ACRO. This is what we want for ACRO. It´s the way an airplane flies in all three rotations.
Angel
DaveyWaveyBunsenBurner replied to jasonshort's discussion 'Arducopter 2.2 beta'
I think it's a good thing that the current state of the project is being discussed realistically and objectively. Thousands of man hours have gone into the dev by the team and im super grateful to them all.
But I to have decided to hang up my…
Robert Lefebvre replied to malcolm churn's discussion 'ArduCopter Traditional Heli (was: "600-size heli")'
Crap, you're right. I had done the #define Heli_Frame before, but must have undone it at some point.
I'll work on this and hopefully be able to test it myself today.
Marco Robustini replied to jasonshort's discussion 'Arducopter 2.2 beta'
@Angel: i have not posted this video to make a fuss, but to raise awareness on the fact that "I bore you with some tests done".@Johann: 100% agree with you, anyway i remain convinced that the future will be more prosperous ArduCopter if…
Eric Tweet replied to kelly.jellison's discussion 'APM 2 locking up.'
Mine has done this twice now. The first time I don't know what I did to fix it. Removed all cables from it and let it sit for a few minutes (this was after power cycling it to attempt to diagnose the problem), and then it just worked. It just…
Gareth Rens commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post 'Please welcome ArduPilotMega 2.0!'
If you're a moron, then waste money. 99% of the diy drones community are not morons.
Spend properly! But dont cut safetly corners to save a few dollars!
The buying a hybrid quote is not specific to actually buying a hybrid. Ever heard of an…
Jean-Marie Binot commented on Jean-Louis Naudin's blog post 'ArduCopter in Action - Flying an Helicopter in HIL mode'
Merci Jean-Louis!
Johann Van Niekerk replied to jasonshort's discussion 'Arducopter 2.2 beta'
Hi Marco
This is unfortunatley the future of the Arducopter. I have had 2 or 3 copters go down on me because of uncotrolled flight reporting back or asking for things to change doesn't seem to set in nor does asking for warnings to the…
Em Bu commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post 'Please welcome ArduPilotMega 2.0!'
However there's a difference betwenn spending and wasting $$.....
Gareth Rens replied to jasonshort's discussion 'Arducopter 2.2 beta'
@Em Bu: Chill dude, i posted by mistake on the welcome APM2 thread.
You just dont get it do you? :P
John Campen replied to jasonshort's discussion 'Arducopter 2.2 beta'
I have it working fine in Acro mode, but then it is pretty much working in manual only in that mode. For example if i let go of the sticks it keeps the same attitude and wont level off. In any other modes the yaw constantly swings back and forth…
Şuayb TOZMAZ commented on Chris Starke's blog post 'Open source G10 quad frame'
I'm so interesting this kind open source projects. Very nice. Please keep us updated.
Graham Dyer replied to Haikal Pribadi's discussion 'ESC won't calibrate and constantly beeps'
Depends what the beeps are, a musical tone (confirms start-up), then 3 beeps (number of cells in your battery) then a single beep (ready to fly) means all well.
If anything else something might be wrong or programmed wrong (reversed, no or incorrect…
Em Bu replied to jasonshort's discussion 'Arducopter 2.2 beta'
great difference indeed.....
Em Bu replied to jasonshort's discussion 'Arducopter 2.2 beta'
Gareth,stop posting that sentence all over forum,it is not funny at all...i sugest you spend some money on hobby and buy complete new quad and send it to Marco...ffor the hobby..and hybrid car is double the price of normal car,not for save money.....
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ArduCopter: "PIDT1" code and hex files to try...
Posted by Igor van Airde on January 28, 2012 at 3:25am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all,
a while ago, I wrote about control structure and started a discussion. Now the discussion about PIDT1 is going on also in the "…
Continue MyDIYTri Part 5. A month late!
Posted by Don Brooks on January 27, 2012 at 10:30pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Wow, the fun I've had and the things I've learned along the way with this little project. But at long last, I'm happy to say that I've actually finished the build! This whole thing started as a way to relax and pass the time during the holidays. I was thinking at the time, that I'd actually be able to finish things a month ago…
Open source G10 quad frame
Posted by Chris Starke on January 27, 2012 at 2:30pm 2 Comments 5 Likes
I have just finished the design and prototype phase of my open source quad frame. Its a 1.5mm G10 frame for 10"-12" props. I am in the process of designing a two axis gimbal for it, but to do this i need access to a faster prototyping process. I have entered the instructables shopbot contest and I really hope that i can win that as it will make prototyping so much easier. I've spent approximately 3 months on this design so id really appreciate it if when downloading the dxf…
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Finally, my first quad is ready
Posted by Marcelo Ceccon on January 26, 2012 at 10:09am 3 Comments 1 Like
ArduCSR (Universal Remote Arduino IR Camera Shutter Release System)
Posted by Gareth Rens on January 26, 2012 at 8:00am 11 Comments 1 Like
Sorry for the video quality, but the slr was tied up :)
Finally finished the universal IR camera shutter release device.
The requirements were:
1. Remotely trigger the camera to take 3 photos in a row using a switch on the transmitter.
2. A solution that…
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UAV fiction
Posted by tonant on January 26, 2012 at 12:30am 8 Comments 3 Likes
I have been working through the idea that in the future the functional equivalent of military UAV surveillance systems will be implemented by government agencies for domestic policing. I am interested in the software systems associated with networked surveillance platforms.The following is some fiction…
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stop the production of UAV
Posted by Peter Koppendorfer on January 26, 2012 at 12:08am 6 Comments 0 Likes
hello friends, I have a new toy
It is a fiberglass telescoping tube with a length of 6 meters!…
Sebastian Thrun Online Class: Programming a Robotic Car
Posted by Mark Harrison on January 25, 2012 at 4:17pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
Sebastian Thrun, most well know for the Google Car and his recent online AI class at Stanford, is branching out with a new startup focussing on online education.
He will be teaching a free 7-week class "Programming a Robotic Car" starting on February 20.
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ArduCopter with the APM v2: Long duration LOITER test (GPS position Hold) with the firmware v2.2 B4xp1
Posted by Jean-Louis Naudin on January 25, 2012 at 1:14pm 4 Comments 3 Likes
Here a video of a long duration LOITER (GPS position Hold) with my QRO quadcopter piloted by the ArduMega v2 board and the firmware ArduCopter v2.2 B4xp1 (with JLN mod). The flight is very stable and secure.…
ContinueFutaba T14 Mz Mode configuration for all 6 modes
Posted by Alex on January 25, 2012 at 1:00pm 2 Comments 3 Likes
Here a quick guide how to set up your Futaba T14
I use 2 switches
1st switch “SE” – 2 position switch
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