"The other APM that I have (APM2.0) starts sending information once the connection & parameters/setting have been read.. i.e. after connection you can move the APM around and see the artificial horizon move.. This happened without any changes to…"
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Problem with new APM2.5 and missing data / packets...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrian Mar 19. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I received my new APM2.5 yesterday.The configuration of the setup is as follows: APM2.5 top entryTelemetry US 900MhzuBlox GPS module (as suppled from 3DR with APM2.5 firmware - I presume).3DR…Continue
Problem with APM2 powering up - my investigation...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Milz Oct 22, 2012. 26 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone,Ive seen a few posts on the forum about power issues with the APM2. …Continue
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Bill Bonney replied to Adrian's discussion Problem with new APM2.5 and missing data / packets..."Arducopter only sends MAVlink packets when first connected to a GCS that sends a request data message. arduplane remembers the last request after reboot and starts sending info right away."
Bill Bonney replied to Adrian's discussion Problem with new APM2.5 and missing data / packets..."The blue flashing indicates GPS Lock. Good to see the GPS works. There has been times that the little pins can be bent on the GPS connector. Make sure they are all aligned.
Try goin into the CLI and reset in the EEPROM."
Adrian replied to Adrian's discussion Problem with new APM2.5 and missing data / packets..."It is running MAV1.0 and when I opened it up last night, it wanted to do an update, which it did, so I would presume the latest... Im not sure the exact version number.. I can check and post if required.
After I uploaded the 2.9.1 firmware, I…"
Adrian replied to Adrian's discussion Problem with new APM2.5 and missing data / packets..."GPS is on & locked.. both RED is on.. and Blue is flashing at 1hz rate (I think indicating data Tx)"
DeveloperKevin Hester replied to Adrian's discussion Problem with new APM2.5 and missing data / packets...
"What version of mission planner? If the serial console works, then the hardware is fine - there is something in software or settings related to the problem."
Bill Bonney replied to Adrian's discussion Problem with new APM2.5 and missing data / packets..."Does the power light come on (Red LED) on the GPS? Does the Blue LED flash on the GPS indicating a Lock?"
Adrian posted a discussionProblem with new APM2.5 and missing data / packets...
Hi,I received my new APM2.5 yesterday.The configuration of the setup is as follows: APM2.5 top entryTelemetry US 900MhzuBlox GPS module (as suppled from 3DR with APM2.5 firmware - I presume).3DR Power monitoring module. I connected the GPS (via the OLD GPS port on the APM2.5) & the 3DR Power module (to power the APM2.5 from a 3S Lipo). After connecting the USB, the PC detected the APM2 & I setup the USB driver etc (i.e. got a COM port assigned). I managed to connect the Mission Planner…See More
Adrian replied to Daniel Melia's discussion No AHRS Data in Mission Planner"Daniel,
Im seeing the same thing.. no data coming from APM2.5 when Ive connected it.
It is a new board and I have updated the firmware to the arducopter 2.9.1 I think...
Did you get the problem solved???
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Adrian commented on vis.asta's blog post qadrocopter 125 min in the air"Peter,
I'm looking at my new dedicate fpv/cam enabled quad and would love a long flight time. What configuration have you used to get 1hr flight time?
By cam enabled, I mean autopilot controlled not necessarily fpv..
Thanks"
Adrian commented on John C.'s blog post 25% Discount at Our New Store"I dont think they have linked the login details from the current store across to the beta version. so have to do stuff as a guest.
Also, Ive just checked.. I too do not see any discount.. website does indicate midnight on the 3rd.. maybe its been…"
Adrian commented on John C.'s blog post 25% Discount at Our New Store"Tom I think you go through the variant box pressing the options you want starting from the gps. Similar to the old drop down boxes.
One comment.. is stock levels shown? I was looking at the telemetry version (US 900Mhz) and in the original site…"
Adrian commented on Chris Lovett's blog post A few tips for the APM Mission Planner"Thanks for the video.. Definitely going to try auto... Do you have some tips for setting of altitude both waypoints & home? I had a RTL with a minimum height set... I'll sure my quad flew lower than the set height.. I'm sure things…"
Milz replied to Adrian's discussion Problem with APM2 powering up - my investigation..."HelloI´m not sure. Can i use this http://www.produktinfo.conrad.com/datenblaetter/175000-199999/180114-da-01-en-BZX55_ZPD_6_2_V.pdfDiode (6v2) instant of the 1N5233 cause its difficault to get them here.
thanks in advanced
mfg milz"
Scott McCambley replied to Adrian's discussion Problem with APM2 powering up - my investigation..."I'm sorry Vernon but the solutions you have suggested so far have not worked in my particular case.
I spent 10 hours applying my best voodoo skills to no avail over the weekend. I am quite competent in the area of troubleshooting, as part of…"
Vernon Barry replied to Adrian's discussion Problem with APM2 powering up - my investigation..."Arducopter 2.5.4 required that even when you supplied a correct 5 volts, the board often did not boot and required you to physically press the reset button. It seemed to work from USB power correctly without requiring a reset. This was a firmware…"
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