"Does any one have a config. file for the Apprentice by eflight.
I have done some initial flights with stock setting and it flys ok at best.
S turns between waypoints are my biggest issue."
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PID setting for apprentice.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chad Colt Apr 24. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Restarting a Mission problems!
Started this discussion. Last reply by James masterman Mar 15, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I can restart the mission while the plane is inflight, it will go to waypiont 2 and fly the mission. No problems with this situation. FYI I have waypoint 1 set to autotake off. So it should…Continue
Random RTL durring auto mode
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Pursifull Oct 16, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I have a issus I can not get my head wrapped arround. I have done over 400 flights with the ardupilot in control. I have perfected autotakeoff and landing, and everything else for that matter. …Continue
mb1200 pinout
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chad Colt Jul 27, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I just got the mb1200 sonar unit. Hoping to eliminate alt hold problems. Which pin do I choose for the signal wire hook up. Thanks for the help.I am so anxious to try this new unit so i can move…Continue
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WIth my cinestar 8, I turned the yaw gain down to basically nothing.(pid)
Then I did test hops with the machine. Observe which way the copter yaws, You can tilt the motors at 3 and 6 oclock to counter the induced yaw you…"
"I have build a couple of 8 foot wings. Maby my experience can help.
I do not have any build logs. I just threw the wing together over a weekend.
I would be more than happy to answer any questions about the building…"
James masterman replied to Chad Colt's discussion Restarting a Mission problems!"Hi Chad,
I have a similar problem. I am not using Auto land or takeoff, but if I fly a mission to the last waypoint, then land the plane manually, then hit "restart mission", it will not restart. I've found that restart mission…"
Restarting a Mission problems!
I can restart the mission while the plane is inflight, it will go to waypiont 2 and fly the mission. No problems with this situation. FYI I have waypoint 1 set to autotake off. So it should skip waypiont 1 while in the air I am assuming. The issue is after the plane does autolanding. I flip the mode swith to manual, and taxi the airplane back to me. I then go to the computer and hit the restart mission in the amp planner. The first waypoint in the mission is set to autotake off. …See More
Michael Pursifull replied to Chad Colt's discussion Random RTL durring auto mode"If it were losing your TX link, then it would appear to be a TX-initiated mode change, wouldn't it? And if so, would we see that in the logs? Perhaps we can start by looking at what is in the logs, yes?"
Random RTL durring auto mode
I have a issus I can not get my head wrapped arround. I have done over 400 flights with the ardupilot in control. I have perfected autotakeoff and landing, and everything else for that matter. Everthing had been working flawlessly for months. I have so much confidence with the system: I have even done some long flights, while chasing it in a car. I never let it get out of my visual range, incase something was to go wrong, I could take over and land it. (thanks to my buddies convertable…See More
"Malcolm and Randy,
With our tests on a Logo 400 this is pretty much what we saw. We were able to get alt_hold mode to kind of work using the barometer (~3 meter accuarcy), but it was good enough.
We flew the helicopter about 50…"
"I have a logo 400, swinging 550mm blades.. I've probally logged 100 flights on it so far. Mostly the flights have been trying to get altitude hold to work. Trying ALL versions of the code, I have found .36 to be the…"
"When I upload the code through adruino..Im not finding the heli option in the setup menu! I have a traditional heli and was wanting to try out the new filters in .38
However If Ioad the code through the planner. I get heli option…"
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQxufg0R5Dc
this is from a while back. check out his other videos. I think this is what your after.....But with a Turbine powered Jet.!"
"thanks for your time. I really appreciate it.
Chad"
JDronesJani Hirvinen replied to Chad Colt's discussion mb1200 pinout
"You just need to connect GND, +5V and Analog port (pin 3) and connect them to APM Pitot port accordingly"
mb1200 pinout
I just got the mb1200 sonar unit. Hoping to eliminate alt hold problems. Which pin do I choose for the signal wire hook up. Thanks for the help.I am so anxious to try this new unit so i can move Foward with my heli..Fyi. I'm using a logo 400 flybarless.Chad.See More
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