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DeveloperPermalink Reply by R_Lefebvre on June 3, 2012 at 5:43pm

We need a little more info.  Does this heli have CCPM mixing or mechanical mixing?

If you are trying to pass through all the channels, such as have the throttle on 3, it's not going to work.

Permalink Reply by ContraSpec on June 3, 2012 at 6:04pm

Hi, thanx for quick reply.

im ver new to the rc heli field, the heli is about &yrs old, purchased as a used machine.

i believe the swash is not CCPM, but H1 ( i think mechanical ) as per speaking to the agents.

DeveloperPermalink Reply by R_Lefebvre on June 3, 2012 at 6:14pm

Ok, so first thing is you will need to set the swash type to H1 in Mission Planner.

Have you read the wiki?

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

It doesn't cover H1 setup, but it's not too hard.  Put all the inputs as shown.  For the servos, you'll be plugging the collective pitch servo into channel 3. 

Permalink Reply by ContraSpec on June 3, 2012 at 6:33pm

yes i have read the wiki, many times, but it doesnt have info for the Nitro/Gasser heli's but more targeted at the electric flybarless.

i have setup everything, H1 in mp,

my tx can control everything via the apm2 correctly, except pitch.

i require the heli to fly totally autonomous so it must control the throttle too.

heli will be used for search & rescue out at sea, so full control is critical

i have even looked at the following as per APM2

http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/apm2-manual-pinout-for-trex450-60...

DeveloperPermalink Reply by R_Lefebvre on June 4, 2012 at 5:31am

When you say Pitch, do you mean collective pitch, or "elevator"?

You're in luck, as I'm just finishing up code to give APM full control over the throttle.  It should be avalailable in a week or so.

Permalink Reply by ContraSpec on June 4, 2012 at 6:46am

yes thanx, the collective pitch.

will you be able to provide us with a wiring diagram for the new code please.

most appreciated for your feedback, i believe we have a 8hr time zone difference as im in south africa.

Permalink Reply by ContraSpec on June 11, 2012 at 3:15am

Hi,

Have there been any developments on the software to help me yet?

thanx in advance.

Trevor

Permalink Reply by ContraSpec on June 15, 2012 at 1:40pm

Hi Robert,

Any news on the above mentioned code?

Permalink Reply by ContraSpec on June 19, 2012 at 7:54am

Seems like this topic gone stagnant? 

DeveloperPermalink Reply by R_Lefebvre on June 19, 2012 at 8:05am

Unfortunately, this is not a great place to be posting as I don't look at it and I'm very busy.  I just happened to catch this in the recent events feed.

Please open a discussion in this forum, and I'll try to help:

http://www.diydrones.com/forum/categories/arducopter-2-x-traditiona...

So what is the current status?  

Collective Pitch Out on the APM is channel 3.  It has to be that way, so try plugging that servo into 3.