"My IMU V2 is doing this all the time now. But in my case the green power stays lit as it should, and the yellow status light is on too. Even after the IMU resets when uploading the code, the green and yellow lights stay lit. In fact if I rotate the…"
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Benjamin Lanehart replied to Alex's discussion Problem in firmware uploading for ArduIMU ver2"I get that every once in a while. I will select Comm 6(in my case), then I need to unplug the FTDI Cable, and plug it back in. Then you need to wait until the IMU powers up completely(blinking led's and all, code loaded and running), then it…"
Benjamin Lanehart commented on Benjamin Lanehart's blog post Setting up my ArduPilot system... A project post..."@ Chris, thanks for that, thought it was me... =]"
3D RoboticsChris Anderson commented on Benjamin Lanehart's blog post Setting up my ArduPilot system... A project post...
"Note: just because it says "something is wrong" doesn't mean that the write didn't go through. Just do a read and check. We'll fix this funkyness in the next version."
Benjamin Lanehart commented on Benjamin Lanehart's blog post Setting up my ArduPilot system... A project post..."OK, so I was able to fix my failed header pin fiasco... Trust me when I tell you, it was a whole lot of fun. So with that out of the way, I was able to do some testing. I loaded the 2.4 code, hooked up my AR7000, a couple servos, and an ESC, IT…"
Benjamin Lanehart replied to JD's discussion Carbon Fiber enclosure and RF shielding issues"How about some sandwiched composite material? I have some of this stuff for a Rocket I'm in the middle of building. It's nomex honeycomb, and thin G-10 fiberglass bonded, it's strong, and lightweight. Might be an…"
Benjamin Lanehart commented on Benjamin Lanehart's blog post Setting up my ArduPilot system... A project post..."My kitchen table if chock full of baked goods for the last couple of days(tis the season I guess), so I haven't had a chance to desolder my mess, and fix it. Feeling bored, I was rummaging around the house, and I found the charging plug that…"
Randy Varilek commented on Benjamin Lanehart's blog post Setting up my ArduPilot system... A project post..."Morli, This camera control is for a full size powered parachute. This is my winter project so nothing to really show yet. I am working on version 2 of the wood mock up of the pan and tilt structure and trying to figure out the ArduIMU…"
ModeratorMorli commented on Benjamin Lanehart's blog post Setting up my ArduPilot system... A project post...
"@ Randy, That is bit different! :). Any pictures of the installation of your setup and any videos with this setup? Thanks Are you talking about scale paramotor?
@ Benjamin, LOL , I guess the last piece of advice on your build diary/blog would be…"
Randy Varilek commented on Benjamin Lanehart's blog post Setting up my ArduPilot system... A project post..."This is a great post. I just received my ArduIMU + board and am trying to figure out how to really use it. My “drone” is the camera on my Powered Parachute. I am looking to stabilize it to stop the up and down and side to side motion…"
Benjamin Lanehart commented on Benjamin Lanehart's blog post Setting up my ArduPilot system... A project post..."Thanks, I like to share my screw ups, it usually helps someone... Like this one I failed to mention. When I soldered everything on, it helps to LOAD THE FREAKING CODE... I went through plenty of cigarettes out in the 20 degree temps we had today…"
ModeratorMorli commented on Benjamin Lanehart's blog post Setting up my ArduPilot system... A project post...
"@Benjamin, Good work , build diary will good for all other new comers. Pls keep it up and looking forward to see the whole story with lotsss of picture. Thanks for sharing. Cheers"
Benjamin Lanehart replied to Charles Wolfsandle's discussion ArduIMU + Ardupilot"Try these links:
Link #1
Link #2
Link #3"
Benjamin Lanehart commented on Doug Weibel's blog post Ardu-IMU-Pilot Flys - First successful test flight made today!"Good to hear she flew Doug... I'm working on my setup right now, and awaiting for my shield to arrive... :)"
Benjamin Lanehart commented on Doug Weibel's blog post Ardu-IMU-Pilot firmware ready for beta test!"I'm waiting for the damn FedEx truck to get here, I shipped my IMU's from Washington... BOO!!!!!"
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Setting up my ArduPilot system... A project post...
Posted on December 18, 2009 at 2:28pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
Well the day has come, my Shield V2 arrived, and I have all the parts necessary to start building my UAV control system. This is just a documentation if you will, of my progress, hope, dreams...etc. I've been reading this site on & off for a year or two, and am now finally getting started. Within you will see my trials and tribulations, do's and don'ts( mostly don'ts so far lol) and who knows, I might be of some help with the newbies like myself. =] If you need some help like I did when you… Continue
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