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APM2 gyro/sensor not level

Started this discussion. Last reply by Geir R Jul 23, 2012. 3 Replies

I have a problem with my APM2 where it thinks it's -5 degrees when it's level. I've measured absolutely everything to make sure it's not my floors, my quad, my construction, etc. Just to show how…Continue

Tags: level, sensor, gyro, apm2

APM2 used with xaircraft x650 v4?

Started Jun 2, 2012 0 Replies

Are anyone here using the APM2 on the x650? If so, how did you calibrate the ESC? I can't get it to respond to the instructions at the wiki.Continue

Tags: apm2

My motors always spin up and won't listen to radio on LiPo

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jessica DeVries Aug 3, 2012. 8 Replies

So I've been following the quick start guide - I've connected one ESC with +, - and S while the 3 others only have S. The input rail is connected to my RX AR8000. When I power it by USB, all the…Continue

How to lower throttle µs?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Geir R May 19, 2012. 4 Replies

I have an X650 Value V4 and the APM2 but I'm having trouble calibrating the ESCs as they won't arm. I read on another forum that the X650 ESCs run from 200 - 1000µs rather than 1000-2000µs. When I…Continue

 

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Geir R commented on Andreas M. Antonopoulos's group Telemetry over cellular IP
"Just to clarify, you can't have point-to-point communication between two 3G dongles. If you could do this, then one pair of 3G dongles could overload their respective cells and use all bandwidth available. Handled over IP shouldn't be any…"
Aug 8, 2012
Jessica DeVries replied to Geir R's discussion My motors always spin up and won't listen to radio on LiPo
"Yeah, I figured out I had the same problem with my ESCs.  Luckily my boss is purchasing new ESCs instead of having me figure out how to reprogram the old ones.  What a relief!  Thanks for your comments."
Aug 3, 2012
Geir R replied to Geir R's discussion My motors always spin up and won't listen to radio on LiPo
"My problem was that I was using the Xaircraft X650 V4 and the ESCs it comes with. Those ESCs uses pulses from 0-1000us while virtually all the others use 1000-2000us as those the APM2 so I ended up buying new ESCs which was in the correct range and…"
Aug 1, 2012

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Chris Anderson replied to Geir R's discussion My motors always spin up and won't listen to radio on LiPo
"Yikes. Never heard of them. They may be incompatible, but perhaps someone who is familiar with them could comment. "
Aug 1, 2012
Jessica DeVries replied to Geir R's discussion My motors always spin up and won't listen to radio on LiPo
Aug 1, 2012

3D Robotics
Chris Anderson replied to Geir R's discussion My motors always spin up and won't listen to radio on LiPo
"What ESCa are you using?"
Aug 1, 2012
Jessica DeVries replied to Geir R's discussion My motors always spin up and won't listen to radio on LiPo
"I am having the exact same problem and am stumped, so if you have figured out a solution or if anyone with more experience has some input I would really appreciate it! Thanks"
Aug 1, 2012
Geir R replied to Geir R's discussion APM2 gyro/sensor not level
"I did do that the first time I fired it up, but I guess it wasn't level then and I had forgotten that there was a button for it so thanks for your help."
Jul 23, 2012
Vernon Barry replied to Geir R's discussion APM2 gyro/sensor not level
"No, only when subject to extreme impact. A gyro has no concept of the horizon. The only thing it knows is change of angle from the point it started. Vibration and other fast motion can cause a gyro to drift (loss of accuracy over time since…"
Jul 22, 2012
dr1ce315 replied to Geir R's discussion APM2 gyro/sensor not level
"I think I'm having the same problem with an APM1 board....  I'm thinking ours is more like 15 degrees off Do gyros go bad often?"
Jul 22, 2012
Geir R posted a discussion

APM2 gyro/sensor not leveled

I have a problem with my APM2 where it thinks it's -5 degrees when it's level. I've measured absolutely everything to make sure it's not my floors, my quad, my construction, etc. Just to show how much it is, I tried to take this picture to show how bad it is. It's not easy to see it due to picture quality, but in the mission planner, it's almost level while you can see the bubble being all the way to the left. Is there anything wrong…See More
Jul 19, 2012
Geir R posted a discussion

APM2 used with xaircraft x650 v4?

Are anyone here using the APM2 on the x650? If so, how did you calibrate the ESC? I can't get it to respond to the instructions at the wiki.See More
Jun 2, 2012
Geir R commented on Andreas M. Antonopoulos's group Telemetry over cellular IP
"Isn't the 4G coverage over the Atlantic a bit weak? :)"
May 30, 2012
Geir R commented on Andreas M. Antonopoulos's group Telemetry over cellular IP
"I'm planning on a similar setup but with an USB cam instead of GoPro. How did you get the Cotton Candy? I tried pre-ordering but haven't heard anything so I'm waiting until end of June for a Raspberry Pi."
May 27, 2012
Geir R replied to Geir R's discussion How to lower throttle µs?
"I know, but I'm going for the cheaper solution here. :)"
May 19, 2012
Andre replied to Geir R's discussion How to lower throttle µs?
"I know xa stuff is quit diferent than normal esc, try another make esc."
May 19, 2012

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