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Permalink Reply by Steven Harsanyi on November 1, 2011 at 5:54pm

Here you go...have fun! http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/ArduCopter2Quick

Permalink Reply by Paul Guggenbuehl on November 1, 2011 at 6:06pm

Thanks Steven!! Does this get me to Y6 configuration stuff?

Permalink Reply by Jeff E on November 1, 2011 at 6:38pm

Paul, my path was reverse I have the arducopter first now I have the DJI WKM. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. Arducopter is not as easy as the DJI, basically the WKM can run on default settings without violent oscillation or strong tipping during take off. Its NOT because arducopter is bad but its because it requires extra care when configuring/calibrating. There is no real quick guide. The learning curve for the arducopter is not that hard as long as you are willing to experiment and play around. It can be both frustrating and rewarding at the same time. The arducopter 2 is still in beta stage but its nearing the release specially with the v50 which I am about to test.

 

On a side note I have an arducopter loaded on a fyetech X4, trimming down a bit the PID and they will almost always fly on well on all version (excepts those once with alt_hold problem). Even loiter/RTL/waypoint should be good.

Try to go over the wiki and see how you feel. X4 Y6 or what ever frame is just a matter of selecting it. Tuning it is a different topic.

WIKI

Permalink Reply by Paul Guggenbuehl on November 1, 2011 at 6:59pm

Thanks Jeff! Wow lots of info. I dont mind spending time with it. I have had it for awhile and

anything that teaches me more is good. The only issue I have right now is how to get the PDB to

feed 6 ESC's I was thinking Y cable? do you have a Y6 PDB idea?

But congrats on your DJI. I have two. One on the Fyetech Y6 and one on the mulitwiicopter Scarab.

Beautiful machines. I can hardly wait for waypoints.  Thats why I am doing the fyeteck Y6 (an extra one)

arducopter. Just to learn.

And I appreciate your help. I used the FY-91Q too and have helped as many as I can. That was a bit tricky.

I love flying the DJI on the fyetech at night. Lots of fun. Especially that strobe!

 

AM I LOCKED into arducopter TWO?

Permalink Reply by Matt Gaige on November 1, 2011 at 7:06pm

This mentions the Y6.  I have built the Scorpion with AC2 and enjoy it, but it takes some time to tune it.  There is one bug that I am aware of in V.49:  it will yaw to the left 30 degrees or so when given a right yaw command.  During the flight it will become less and less.  It is on the bug list.  I run V.42 and it is better.  There are few people flying Y6's that are able to write code to help with this.  If you get it flying I would like to know the PID's you settled on.  It is a great sport flyer and can descend with great stablility.

 

If you choose V.49/50 I would like to know your experience.

 

Mat

Permalink Reply by Jeff E on November 1, 2011 at 7:14pm

I love flying them both but the DJI is intended for more steady video shooting (hobby grade not pro shooting). Arducopter can do it but the code is not yet ready for an all-rounder IMHO. Its still a great flight controller and I have 3 of them on different frames. All 3 have different characteristic so to speak.

One question why do you need waypoints if you wanted to do night flying? I love flying my X4 at night too but mostly on stable mode only or alt_hold if I want to fly low.

 

For the PDB, there is a PDB for Hexa and Y6 jdrones have it. I bought it from them. I think other companies have it too like photoshipone and kk (i think). but they DIYdrones pdb is all worth it with the connectors for the ESC signal so you have lesser cables going to the board.

Permalink Reply by Jeff E on November 2, 2011 at 3:48am

Paul, not to divert you from Arducopter but I think this is what you were waiting for

 

 

The sad news is it will cost more than the DJI itself base on other forums. It will be close to MK.

 

But dont get me wrong Arducopter still fun and can do similar/equivalent feature at a fraction of the cost. Not to mention it can be customize to your liking if are into programming :D

Permalink Reply by Paul Guggenbuehl on November 2, 2011 at 2:33pm

Thats fantastic, I already emailed DJI but thats not going to stop me from 

Arducopter.

 

PG

Permalink Reply by Paul Guggenbuehl on November 2, 2011 at 2:34pm

Jeff alot of my replies are going into the ether. Waypoints are for the search and rescue group here.

I live on the edge of the mountains.