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"EDIT: Never mind, I missed the note about development moving to github"
Is is possible to test the Mediatek GPS w/ the u-center software? I've tried connecting w/ FTDI but u-center won't display any data (even though 3D-Fix light goes solid and u-center reports the connection as good; green-light blinking @38,400bps).Is…
"Screw it I ordered a 3.3v cable just to be sure. Would be nice to have more action in the tech. support forum though..."
"There's an issue for this here: https://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/issues/detail?id=633
The APM does seem to initialize after performing some action (eg. mode change) but I still can't get any RC input/output values using joystick in HIL.…"
The APM does seem to initialize after performing some action (eg. mode change) but I still can't get any RC input/output values using joystick in HIL.…"
"That's correct when switching modes, but not at startup. trim_radio() does not check the TRIM_AUTO parameter (but it should!) so when called by startup_ground() it resets the values every time. The following code says it all:
From radio.pde:…"
From radio.pde:…"
"Notice all of the chxin, chxout, hilchx values are null; setting a breakpoint in MissionPlanner for the incoming MAVLINK_MSG_ID_RC_CHANNELS_SCALED shows it never arrives. I still haven't been able to locate where in the firmware this is being…"
"I commented on this here: http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/apm2-pid-settings-reset-after-pow...
You need to comment out this line in the ArduPlane firmware:
In system.pde:
// read the radio to set trims // ---------------------------…"
You need to comment out this line in the ArduPlane firmware:
In system.pde:
// read the radio to set trims // ---------------------------…"
I've been working on configuring the ArduPlane firmware to handle joystick-only control a little better. So far all has been going well but now I've run into a bit of a roadblock with HIL simulation (using X-Plane).Looking through the code it looks…
I've been bench-testing my APM2 board and everything is working well enough but I'm noticing an issue with the altitude reading; it's all over the place!After initial startup the APM2 usually starts with an altitude reading around 8ft (not zeroed at…
I have a 5v FTDI cable from SparkFun (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9718) but noticed the one on the DiyDrones store is 3.3v. Before plugging it in to anything I thought it would be wise to ask:Can I use the 5v cable on the MediaTek GPS/MinimOSD…
Sorry if this has been discussed already but I couldn't find an answer after searching the forum.After cycling power to the APM2 all my PID settings are reset.I'm using ArduPlane FW 2.66 with MissionPlanner 1.2.17 mav 1 and connecting via USB.After…
