"In ArduPlane 2.71 v-tail mixing has been added.so no need for external mixer anymore. Note: you don't need to have any v-tail mix on the Transmitter, and the APM is doing that. see…"
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CONNECTING AUTOPILOT MODULE 2.5 CONTROL ON DX6I RECEIVER
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Bonney Apr 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I am in the process of finishing a project of mine. Its my understanding that the auto pilot control has to be connected from your RC receiver to the APM 2.5 board and that is how i will be able to…Continue
ARDUINO AS A POWER SOURCE ALTERNATOR
Started this discussion. Last reply by Murray Spoelstra Feb 12. 59 Replies 0 Likes
Could some one explain how one could use the arduino to switch between two voltage sources?I am trying to prolong the flight time of a plane am designing for my senior project. I thought that i could…Continue
VOLTAGE SHARING
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrain Feb 5. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Could some one explain how one could use the arduino to switch between two voltage sources?I am trying to prolong the flight time of a plane am designing for my senior project. I thought that i could…Continue
Ardupilot Questions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrain Sep 29, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am making a UAV for my senior project, and i was doing research on the systems i could use for auto pilot and i stumbled across the ARDUPILOT. i also have a manual but i am not sure which…Continue
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Adrain replied to Adrain's discussion CONNECTING AUTOPILOT MODULE 2.5 CONTROL ON DX6I RECEIVER"How do i do mixing with a v-tail model. I read the manual but they mention an external mixer. My drone is a by-plane and only has elevons. Its a 3 channel drone with rudder, elevons, and throttle. I dont know how i am to properly mix the elevons on…"
Adrain replied to Adrain's discussion CONNECTING AUTOPILOT MODULE 2.5 CONTROL ON DX6I RECEIVER"thanks Bill"
Bill Bonney replied to Adrain's discussion CONNECTING AUTOPILOT MODULE 2.5 CONTROL ON DX6I RECEIVER"Are you using copter or plane? for plane I would suggesting connecting CH8 to AUX for copter CH.
in this link http://www.diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/5-flying-modes-with-a-spektrum it explains how to setup your transmitter to control…"
Adrain replied to Adrain's discussion CONNECTING AUTOPILOT MODULE 2.5 CONTROL ON DX6I RECEIVER"I have a picture i made to make you understand exactly what i am asking for. I dont know where to connect the wire coming from pin 8 input of the APM board. I have a picture which shows what pin am talking about.Thanks"
Bill Bonney replied to Adrain's discussion CONNECTING AUTOPILOT MODULE 2.5 CONTROL ON DX6I RECEIVER"Try http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/wiki/APM2RC for APM2.5
Inputs CH1 goes to Aileron
Inputs CH2 goes to Elevator
Inputs CH3 goes to Throtle
inputs CH4 goes to Rudder
inputs CH5 goes to see here on how to configure…"
Adrain posted a discussionCONNECTING AUTOPILOT MODULE 2.5 CONTROL ON DX6I RECEIVER
I am in the process of finishing a project of mine. Its my understanding that the auto pilot control has to be connected from your RC receiver to the APM 2.5 board and that is how i will be able to switch from autopilot to using the transmitter.This link shows the connection but no pin label for the receiver.http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/wiki/RCI dont know what pin on my DX6I i am to connect the autopilot control.Please…See More
Murray Spoelstra replied to Adrain's discussion USE THE ARDUINO TO SWITCH BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES"Just be careful to ensure common grounding. I hope you'll publish you final circuit here?"
Adrain replied to Adrain's discussion USE THE ARDUINO TO SWITCH BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES"Do you thinks"
Murray Spoelstra replied to Adrain's discussion USE THE ARDUINO TO SWITCH BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES"...and the autopilot would probably reset as well if it is also powered by the batteries."
Stephen R Mann replied to Adrain's discussion USE THE ARDUINO TO SWITCH BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES"As long as the Arduino is not powered by those batteries. Any momentary loss of power will cause it to reset."
Adrain replied to Adrain's discussion USE THE ARDUINO TO SWITCH BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES"I am in the process of updating the circuit that Craig uploaded. I will use two relays instead of one. Once the first battery is below its predetermined point say 11.5v, the Arduino will use the first relay to open the circuit and at the same time…"
Craig Burden replied to Adrain's discussion USE THE ARDUINO TO SWITCH BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES"Stephen brings up a very good point. You could account for the voltage drop in your code but the voltage drop varies according to the current being drawn meaning that you could possibly include a current sensor and do a few tests with your…"
Stephen R Mann replied to Adrain's discussion USE THE ARDUINO TO SWITCH BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES"It's your assignment - you figure it out. I was just pointing out a design flaw of comparing battery-1 under load with battery-2 under no load.
When the batteries are similar, the battery under load will always read a lower voltage than…"
Tim McPherson replied to Adrain's discussion USE THE ARDUINO TO SWITCH BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES"Good Grief! Most could tell the OP changed his tune several times over. Let's hope the OP got what they wanted."
eduardo replied to Adrain's discussion USE THE ARDUINO TO SWITCH BETWEEN TWO BATTERIES"Well, sorry by me agressive worlds.
The problem is ... almost everything i read here (DIYdrones forum) is very basic and superficial.
So .. when i see a person working in a SENIOR project asking this SIMPLE kind of question i stay dizzy ... and i…"
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