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DeveloperPermalink Reply by Adam Rivera on April 3, 2012 at 9:52pm

I was just going to say that... you beat me to it!

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Permalink Reply by Ian forbes on April 3, 2012 at 10:02pm

New issue...  My usb is very loose. and in order to connect I must power via battery, I am guessing the 5v in from usb pin is damaged or loose, but it is registering in devices fine and uploads via planner firmware no problem.  I keep getting serial port COM13 not found.  Yes that is right port number and it is set under tools for this port.

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Permalink Reply by Ian forbes on April 3, 2012 at 10:05pm

Can I upload via xbee?

 

DeveloperPermalink Reply by Adam Rivera on April 3, 2012 at 7:55pm

Hm... I guess not. Maybe a good feature to add :-)

http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/AC2CLI

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Permalink Reply by Ian forbes on April 3, 2012 at 9:06pm

I checked CLI myself prior, (I do understand basic dos comands so CLI makes sense to me heh)  frankly there is no good how to setup your x8, I have searched over and over...

I had to find out you had to load through arduino from another member this afternoon, so at least I learn fairly fast...,

  I seriously thought "hey cool, there was a diagram for X8 in the wiki, surley it must be in the firmware. I searched through the wiki, found lots of great info except the actual setup in firmware!  If you get me through this I will write it up as a contributing newb so you won't have to answer any more questions! Hah...

Just read your last comment, this is exactly the kind of guidence I need!

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Permalink Reply by Ian forbes on April 3, 2012 at 10:27pm

SUCCESS! Had to start all over with original arducoptor file, made changes and it uploaded finally!..  Thanks ADAM! +1!

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Permalink Reply by Randy Ram on April 23, 2012 at 12:34pm

Hi there Ian.

I am pretty much in your shoe right now. Built up an X8 then figured out there is not easy way to set it up.

Now, I am readying this thread to figure out how to set it up . How is it flying?

Any chance you can type up a little pointers on how to get the x8 config?

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Randy Ram on April 25, 2012 at 3:19pm

Well, I tried to change the APM Config file to Octo Quad like the examples posted. But when I compile, it gives bunch of errors. I know I selecting the right board too.  Is there anything else I am missing?

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Permalink Reply by Ian forbes on April 28, 2012 at 7:18am

Hey sorry for delay in response.  I had "el Superbeasto X8" flying pretty well, but last flight a week I was banking hard right in a radial curve, and it "slid" sideways as I was pulling level, and went straight into the dround, breaking 2 arms and 5 of the props.  Still don't know why...

 

I was having some odd issues with initial loading via Arduino, compile errors etc, and also had an odd esc issue with motors 7 and 8 beeping like they were uncalibrated....  Last AC version worked great though..  If I can help with basic setup, PM me.  If I have a few moments I will be glad to help...

 

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Permalink Reply by Ian forbes on April 28, 2012 at 7:22am

Try loadding without compiling, It will compile as it loads.  Also make sure you have newest v of Ardu Coptor...  Also did you change the line to acknowledge the APM2 board?  Post screen shots of errors will help..

 

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Permalink Reply by Randy Ram on May 23, 2012 at 12:33pm

I got it loaded a few weeks back. Had a few hovers on it so far with the new firmware. I feel like its a little sensitive on my stick. Tried adding some expo, still feels a little sensitive. Think its because of having all the thrust on the quad. Need tame it down a bit.

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