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Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion APM 2.5 + CN06 PLUS no GPS Lock. in ArduRover User Group
"Thanks for responding. 
The one that i have the RC Timer one (i thought i was pre-configured). How would i go about doing this?
Kind regards
Tawanda"
Sep 14, 2015
Tawanda posted a discussion in ArduRover User Group
HI i have an apm 2.5 paired with a CN06 PLUS gps module (with external compass). I am using the internal compass and the GPS Fix led just blinks. I do get a solid fix for 10 seconds after switching on and then starts blinking. Do you have any idea…
Sep 14, 2015
Tawanda posted a discussion in ArduRover User Group
Good day all i was wondering if there is a mission planner for android, or linux or Ubuntu (so that i can set waypoints using my android tablet or a single board pc like raspberry pi/beaglebone e.t.c) my current setup (not done…
Sep 8, 2015
Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion Minimal speed for Ardu Pilot mega 2.5 in ArduRover User Group
"will do! thanks for checking it out!"
Jul 23, 2015
Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion Minimal speed for Ardu Pilot mega 2.5 in ArduRover User Group
"Here is my current build. It will be undergoing  6wd conversion within 2 weeks or so. 
http://letsmakerobots.com/robot/project/terrestial-explorer-v10"
Jul 23, 2015
Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion Minimal speed for Ardu Pilot mega 2.5 in ArduRover User Group
"Thanks for your reply Grant. i'll let you know of my progress!"
Jul 23, 2015
Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion Minimal speed for Ardu Pilot mega 2.5 in ArduRover User Group
"thanks! your project is a great morale booster for mine. sadly my rover does not have suspension but its something i'll add on after i have had some time. i thought speed was a factor but its great to know that thats not the case.
Thanks for sharing…"
Jul 23, 2015
Tawanda posted a discussion in ArduRover User Group
Hie all i was wondering what the slowest speed a rover can be set to for navigation? I have a new platform that is meant to go about 4-5km/h (2.5-3.1 mph). would that be too slow for following gpswaypoints or does speed not matter as much?Thanks in…
Jul 23, 2015
Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion Rover going to way points but acts strange during start up in ArduRover User Group
"I like your idea of running it for a time manually before putting it in auto mode. I will try that and see if it solves my problem. Do you know what is the minimum amount of waypoints i can run? I currently have 2 waypoints, spaced at about 11-13m…"
Jul 8, 2014
Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion Rover going to way points but acts strange during start up in ArduRover User Group
"This time i even started the rover on the home waypoint  (facing towards the first waypoint) which is about 10m from the first waypoint. It drive normally in manual mode but the starting up issue is my main problem. Are there any youtube videos to…"
Jul 7, 2014
Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion Rover going to way points but acts strange during start up in ArduRover User Group
"Hie again. i tried your suggestions and there is no change. (it keeps reversing and turning around in circles) bot the apm and gps are oriented correctly.  if i tick the reverse box, it just goes around in reverse."
Jul 7, 2014
Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion Rover going to way points but acts strange during start up in ArduRover User Group
"Im starting my rover about 5m in the opposite direction. I should correct that.  I will make this changes and go out and test it again after i repair my rover from an earlier crash.
Thank you for your help. i will let you know of my progress"
Jun 25, 2014
Tawanda posted a discussion in ArduRover User Group
Hie everyone. I am having other issues now with my rover.1. When ever i flick the switch for it to go into auto mode, it reverses, turns several times before correcting itself then going to the waypoints.2. When it goes through a checkpoint it…
Jun 24, 2014
Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion Ardu rover will not go to waypoints, only one motor working in ArduRover User Group
"Thank you it worked! I made a 10x 10x 10 triangle and the rover followed the waypoints. The only problem that i need to sort out is the turning speed as it overshoots and then reverses and goes forward and reverses and goes forward and jitters all…"
Jun 18, 2014
Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion Ardu rover will not go to waypoints, only one motor working in ArduRover User Group
"Thank you for your reply. I will let you know of my progress tomorrow morning as it is night time here in Australia. Thank you for your help"
Jun 17, 2014
Tawanda replied to Tawanda's discussion Ardu rover will not go to waypoints, only one motor working in ArduRover User Group
"I did one of my back-yard so about a 5 X 5 X 5 triangle.

I'll go to the park tomorrow and make a much larger waypoint. "
Jun 17, 2014
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