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Comment by KM6VV on Monday

@ Jeff,

I've got the Align 450 sprot v2 and also an Align 100 to learn on.  I was surprised how small the 100 was when it arrived.  Oh well, could be fun.

I'm doing the tail in on the SIM, need to get back to it.

Alan KM6VV

Comment by Jeff Smith on Monday

Don't know about the APM with a simulator, I started with the Align 3GX (useless) on the 600efl and was to scared of crashing. I then bought an Align 250 flybarred to learn on and crashed that once every three battery packs, then got an APM for the 600efl and will not touch the 250 until I can find a flight stabilizer to fit the 23mm wide frame.

My 0.02c, only buy Align stuff and look forward to buying the PX4 in the very near future :-)

Practice on the sim, especially tail ou/ nose in flight, but nothing will teach you like actual flight time.

Comment by KM6VV on Sunday

@Jeff,

That's great to hear!  Better then I expected to hear.  I'll definitely work on flying with an APM.  

Another question, I remember reading of using a simulator in connection with the APM somewhere.  I have the Phoenix simulator; are they anywhere with that yet?

Thanks,

Alan KM6VV

Comment by Jeff Smith on May 18, 2013 at 7:45am

@ KM6VV,
I am a new pilot as well (1-1/2 years), and LOVE my APM for learning with. It gives you self leveling which will give you time to orientate yourself again when things get out of control, also with the advances in "Agro" flight mode you can fly the heli without any stabilization then switch back to stabilize mode when you need it :-)
Crashed way too much without the APM, never crashed with it.

Comment by KM6VV on May 17, 2013 at 4:56pm

I've been working on adding APM 2.0 to a 6WD rover.  The mechanicals need work still.  I also have a Trex 450 that I built (kit), but haven't flown yet as I don't yet feel like I can fly the simulator. 

After hearing that the APM 2.0 was flying the Trex 450, I'd like to ask if the stabilization of the APM would allow me to learn to fly the '450?  Or should I just continue to learn to fly the SIM first?  Too many toys, not enough time...

Alan  KM6VV

Comment by Alexandre Heitor Schmidt on March 13, 2013 at 6:36pm

This Arming/Disarming of the trad heli can be tricky. I finally found the answer I was looking for! Channel 8 is the key in order to arm/disarm the heli! As I'm not using ch8, I lowered all the values (RC8_MAX = 800, RC8_MIN = 800, RC8_TRIM = 800). Now it works like a charm! See this thread: http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/arducopter-2-9-for-tradheli-discu...

Comment by emre ayvaz on March 10, 2013 at 8:35am

Hi Randy,

In fact I decided to buy the APM2.5+. So I have a few questions written below;

* there are two kind of frequencies 915mhz and 433 mhz. Which one should I buy and why? I am living in Turkey.

* They have an option for telemetry. Is it just ensure me to see my helis info dring flight? I also have telemetry with my Spektrum DX8. May I use it and twin the telemetry data to my PC somehow?

* Lastly, What may I need than this product, such as lipo battery any other sensor and etc?

Thanks, looking forward to see your advise ASAP.

Developer Comment by Randy on March 10, 2013 at 5:29am

@emre,

     A 700 is a big copter.   If you're not an experienced helictoper pilot you might want to start with a 450.  Simpler, safer and cheaper.

     One of the biggest problems people trying the trad heli face is brown-outs.  You need to keep the power to the servos separate from the power to the APM's main cpu.  So disconnect jumper JP1 and use a separate BEC to power the APM or use a BEC which has two outputs like the Castle Creations Pro CC.

Comment by emre ayvaz on March 9, 2013 at 10:37am

Hi there,

I am in the era to buy an APM 2.5+. I have t-rex700 and 1.2ghz transmitter on it and my plan is to modify arduino's code according to my needs if I can. I just have the equipment that I can fly my heli and get the video recording to my PC.

So my question; is it just enough to buy the products on the link;

http://store.diydrones.com/APM_2_5_Not_Assembled_p/br-apmpwrkt2-tel...

I also have some questions about that product:

* there are two kind of frequencies 915mhz and 433 mhz. Which one should I buy and why? I am living in Turkey.

* They have an option for telemetry. Is it just ensure me to see my helis info dring flight? I also have telemetry with my Spektrum DX8. May I use it and twin the telemetry data to my PC somehow?

* Lastly, What may I need than this product, such as lipo battery any other sensor and etc?

Thanks, looking forward to see your advise ASAP. Help this dummy :)

Developer Comment by Randy on February 20, 2013 at 8:05pm

@emre,

    Personally, yes, i think the APM is the best for price/performance but I'm completely biased.  You'd be better off asking someone who's more objective and hopefully they'll agree.

     I've heard that the souce code is the most complex arduino program ever written.  Some people learn it within a few months and start making contributions so it's certainly possible but really it's up to how much time and effort you can put into it.

    Sorry for the vague answers.

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