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Scaling problem with the GPS

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eddie Hunnell Nov 20, 2012. 4 Replies

I am flying a home made quad with the 2.0 board. I programmed a simple route with 2 way points and a return to launch in roughly an equilateral triangle. I am using 2.7.3 in the quad X configuration.…Continue

 

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Eddie Hunnell replied to Eddie Hunnell's discussion Scaling problem with the GPS
"Stephen, Thank you for the reply. I was unable to upload the log because it was too big. But if you read the original reply, I took perception into account. Remember that I had a prop break and it crashed. The location where it came down (which was…"
Nov 20, 2012
Stephen R Mann replied to Eddie Hunnell's discussion Scaling problem with the GPS
"Just a guess. What is your waypoint radius?  Also, how does the track match the mission plan?  (Need the tlog file to see that).  In my experience, when the craft is 30-meters away, you lose perspective and it may look closer to the…"
Nov 20, 2012
Eddie Hunnell replied to Eddie Hunnell's discussion Scaling problem with the GPS
"Reup hoping someone has some ideas. Eddie"
Nov 20, 2012
Eddie Hunnell replied to Eddie Hunnell's discussion Scaling problem with the GPS
"Reup hoping someone has some insight. Eddie Hunnell ehunnell@gmail.com "
Oct 5, 2012
Eddie Hunnell replied to Mo1010427's discussion Propeller Selection
"Battery life is all about current drain. A 4000 mAh battery supplying 4 Amps will last 1 hour. A battery supplying 40 Amps will last 1/10 as long or about 6 minutes. The motor selection, prop selection, weight of the copter (hence the average…"
Oct 2, 2012
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Scaling problem with the GPS

I am flying a home made quad with the 2.0 board. I programmed a simple route with 2 way points and a return to launch in roughly an equilateral triangle. I am using 2.7.3 in the quad X configuration. I have attached the log file and the video (cheap camera we stuck on it) from the flight is on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyR6MLe0CWc&feature=plcp. The route actually has a 10 second loiter at the…See More
Sep 30, 2012

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About Me:
I am an electrical engineer who has been flying model gas airplanes for 20 years. I recently got into quads and purchased the APM2 board. I live in Colorado. I am an instrument rated pilot
Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
I am interested in FPV, telemetry, and mission planning. I just like doing things with electronics, firmware, and flying vehicles
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Longmont, CO

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