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which mavlink command is used for guided mode?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Matthew Thurstans May 4. 5 Replies

Which mavlink commands does APM use for the guided mode? Specifically to create the new waypoint?Continue

APM2 altitude & barometer question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Han S Mar 3. 1 Reply

Hi,I've noticed the altitude reading under the "Quick" tab in mission planner seems to vary by a large degree just sitting on the couch next to me (3 - 4 meters). However when I go into the terminal…Continue

APM2 does it need to be centre mounted

Started Feb 2 0 Replies

I'm cutting a new top plate for my DJI Flamewheel frame to mount my APM2 onto and because of the positioning of the screws to hold the legs in it looks like I won't be able to mount it directly…Continue

Another Turnigy9x, APM2 & Arducopter 2.6 failsafe question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jake Stew Jun 19, 2012. 3 Replies

Given some of the horror stories of people losing quads I'm determined to be completely across the failsafe settings in APM2 so i've read most of the threads but after doing some testing I have one…Continue

 

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Matthew Thurstans replied to Han S's discussion which mavlink command is used for guided mode?
"is this using mavlink packet 16 (MAV_CMD_NAV_WAYPOINT) ? As explained here? https://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/wiki/MAVLinkI don't supose you could gives an example line of one of these messages? and is the current flat set in byte…"
May 4
Han S replied to Han S's discussion which mavlink command is used for guided mode?
"ok thanks for the info Michael."
Mar 10

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Michael Oborne replied to Han S's discussion which mavlink command is used for guided mode?
"you should be able to send just a wp packet, thats it. there is no official mav doc for it, as its ardupilot only as far as i am aware."
Mar 10
Han S replied to Han S's discussion which mavlink command is used for guided mode?
"thanks Michael, Do you still follow the same wp exchange protocol when doing it? i.e. do i need to send a count of (of 1) first and then after receiving the request send the wp? is there any documentation on guided mode for the mav end?"
Mar 10

Developer
Michael Oborne replied to Han S's discussion which mavlink command is used for guided mode?
"to sedn a guided mode wp you send a wp packet with the current flag of 2"
Mar 10
Han S posted a discussion

which mavlink command is used for guided mode?

Which mavlink commands does APM use for the guided mode? Specifically to create the new waypoint?See More
Mar 10
Han S replied to Han S's discussion APM2 altitude & barometer question
"ok so i just watched Randy's video on you tube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0rEoBaJxiI and tried to check my readings using the tuning button but I get flat values for the barometer and accelerometers even if i'm moving the apm…"
Mar 3
Han S posted a discussion

APM2 altitude & barometer question

Hi,I've noticed the altitude reading under the "Quick" tab in mission planner seems to vary by a large degree just sitting on the couch next to me (3 - 4 meters). However when I go into the terminal and read the altitude through "test"->"altitude" my barometer readings are relatively steady and the altitude seems to vary only by 1m or so.How come the readings are so different?See More
Mar 3
Han S posted a discussion

APM2 does it need to be centre mounted

I'm cutting a new top plate for my DJI Flamewheel frame to mount my APM2 onto and because of the positioning of the screws to hold the legs in it looks like I won't be able to mount it directly centred.Will having it offset slightly to the rear (based on forward direction) cause issues?See More
Feb 2
Han S replied to Crashpilot1000's discussion SOLVED - How can i flash the MTK 3329 GPS on my apm 2.0 ??
"ok thanks Rob, I repeated the ftdi process and used 5v logic levels, it took a couple of tries but it worked in the end. thanks."
Jan 19
Han S replied to Crashpilot1000's discussion SOLVED - How can i flash the MTK 3329 GPS on my apm 2.0 ??
"ok so i've tried with both an ftdi cable connected to the gps uart and using the arduino sketches on the apm (and connecting the reset pin to +5v) but i'm unable to update the firmware. In both instances I can connect to the gps and see…"
Jan 19
Han S replied to Crashpilot1000's discussion SOLVED - How can i flash the MTK 3329 GPS on my apm 2.0 ??
"do i use 3.3v or 5v logic levels if i'm updating via an ftdi adaptor?"
Jan 18
Han S replied to walthero's discussion My GPS is not working on battery, only on USB !!???
"I had the same problem and believe it was caused by a lack of shielding between the APM and the power distribution board. I used some adhesive foil tape on both sides of the frame separating the APM from power distribution board and found that it…"
Jan 4
Jeroen van Bemmel replied to Han S's discussion Upload succeeded but verify failed & Mission Planner fails to connect - Serial link isn't fast enough
"ok, I have a working solution now: i've been able to load and verify succesfully by changing the com port settings in device manager in the Windows 7 VM within Parallels.  My com settings are 115200, 8,n,1,xon/xoff. Specially the flow…"
Sep 25, 2012
Bruce Jones replied to Han S's discussion Upload succeeded but verify failed & Mission Planner fails to connect - Serial link isn't fast enough
"Please see this forum to read about what I did to try to fix the problem.  In the end I had to send my board back to 3DR yesterday."
Sep 25, 2012
Jeroen van Bemmel replied to Han S's discussion Upload succeeded but verify failed & Mission Planner fails to connect - Serial link isn't fast enough
"Same here, just received my APM 2.5 and get the verify failed error. Using 1.2.12 mav 1.0 and latest firmware. Earlier firmware gives the same error. Tried it in osx/Parallels and native XP, same error."
Sep 24, 2012

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