"I have a very similar build and the NAZA was not able to provide me stable altitude control, it also would't hold GPS position (drift and large circles), I had the gains pretty much all the way up and could have used more, I have upgraded to…"
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Opinions on my Semi-Pro Hexa Build for AP
Started this discussion. Last reply by frederic rivollier Oct 26, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi all,I'm putting together some specs for a semi-pro AP rig and wanted everyone's expert (or otherwise) opinion. I'll be strapping a GoPro, Canon 550D or semi-pro compact cameras to it. I'm aiming…Continue
I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Will Snodgrass Sep 17, 2012. 32 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,So this is the first time I've sought help on here since I got my first APM (2.5 latest firmware). I've managed to make it this far with all the good info here and in the wiki. Here's my…Continue
Tags: flips on takeoff, Gaui, new escs
APM 2.5 on Stock Gaui 330X-S - ESC Connection Question
Started this discussion. Last reply by jasonshort Aug 29, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi all,Have the above setup, all very stock. I have just received my APM 2.5 to replace the stock gyro that came with this quad.I am stuck on connecting the ESC's to the APM. After reading this: …Continue
Do I still have to calibrate my ESC's if I've already done it?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Thomas Jul 18, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I have a stock Gaui 330X-S. I have calibrated the ESC and it works a treat. I will soon be removing the stock gyro and replacing it with an APM 2.0. My question is, do I have to recalibrate the…Continue
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Will Snodgrass replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."I was thinking maybe loiter....."
John Mulligan replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."It should not arm if other than Acro or Stabilize but yes I did mean say to say check that it is in stabalize
Some have said that they take off in acro mode and switch to Stab mode.
I can see this due to the fact that the…"
Will Snodgrass replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."Oh and about putting your quad on the ground and spinning it up to a just before takeoff speed.....and then having it slowly takeoff on it's own could be caused by certain modes.
In fact that would make perfect sense.
I would double…"
Will Snodgrass replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."Yes, I definatley think that double checking to make sure each motor is assigned in the right order, the props are in the correct push/pull config, etc.
Starting from a fresh flash resetting everything to defaults and going from there isn't a…"
John Mulligan replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."Wow that tool will make it much more easy to flash.
I use only simonk flashed esc because I found it the only way to get rock solid stability.
But the stock esc should not flip. When a copter flips or is…"
Ben Thomas posted a discussionOpinions on my Semi-Pro Hexa Build
Hi all,I'm putting together some specs for a semi-pro AP rig and wanted everyone's expert (or otherwise) opinion. I'll be strapping a GoPro, Canon 550D or semi-pro compact cameras to it. I'm aiming to keep it as close to $2k as possible (but realise I may go a little over.This is based on sim-io's build located here. Thanks for that post too by the way sim_io.DJI Naza…See More
Will Snodgrass replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."Personally I had started with the non programmable little brother of these ($5.99) but now that I know a little more Ive moved to the Blue Series / Mystery Series ESC.
I recommended them once to somebody, which I regret, But to answer your question…"
John Mulligan replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."Just to be clear , here is info on calibrating those esc , the important part is the first step to calibrate the esc response to signal input. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1372832"
Will Snodgrass replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."Now that is all out of order, and I think you should read it yourself.....But there is a lot of talk about using the VERY clean power, and all of the problems it can cause.
I wonder If maybe just one of your ESC's was noisy, corrupting…"
Will Snodgrass replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."Standing on the other side is good. It's how Intelligent people further an Idea.
On my system I was chasing a different problem (and I had basically the same ESC's) I did not see any problems with all of them hooked up, When I unhooked…"
Bill Patterson replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."I'll stand on the other side of the fence from Will. no offence..... My secret is to keep changing things until it works.
I used 4 of these http:// http://www.hobbypartz.com/07e-flyfun-30a.html
Never flashed em, left all 4 power wires…"
Will Snodgrass replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff.". Oh yah, you can use it to program your turnigy 9x as well!
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Will Snodgrass replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."The Wiki says theres some debate about leaving all of a linear ESC power lines hooked up.....But those ESC's don't fall into that category. You may want to spring $10 on a UBEC to power your copter. I ran all 4 of mine hooked up for a bit…"
Kenneth Bailey replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."You should be changing those numbers to be the same on roll and pitch. They are locked together by default. Not moving them together is where you got the odd behavior.
You may need to start over as you move both because the number you have now will…"
Ben Thomas replied to Ben Thomas's discussion I've tried everything on here but it still wobbles and flips on takeoff."Hi Team,
Thank you for all your suggestions today, it's been a great help. First of all, I set up my cables as you suggested Dan (can't believe I didn't think of this!).
I have been playing around with the PID's…"
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