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Ian forbes
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X 8 coax multi Firmware question.. Bird is built but I can't fly!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Randy Ram May 23, 2012. 23 Replies 0 Likes
I have finished building up my x quad up to an x8 coax configuration. I found the diagram for wiring the motors as per the Wiki for APM 2, and have double checked the actual motor wiring by listening for the esc beep as I disconnected the motors 1…Continue
Tags: arduino..., firmware, cofiguration, x8
DAMN YOU XBEES! Not connecting AGAIN after update...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian forbes Mar 30, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
OK so I have had tons of issues w xbee telemetry... I just updated via usb, disconnected the battery, reconnected and now I get mavlink no connection via xbees. Nothing changed with regards to hardware at all. Actually had 4 great flights…Continue
How to wire a multi without a power distribution board for idiots. Need simplified input please...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian forbes Mar 24, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I LIKE BOOKS WITH LOTS OF PICTURES...I followed the wiki instructions exacly, but I think I have a warning if you are not bulding an ardu copter specifically!The wikis are absolutely fantastic, but I have been frustrated by the lack of whole actual…Continue
How important is a PDB? New wiring mistakes...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian forbes Mar 22, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Your chance to pick a newbs wiring apart! I blew the power in diode on the motor side, so I had to get even more creative. …Continue
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Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"Hope everyone is having a good evening (or morning respectively) guys! I am having issues with MP 1.1.92? My MP software started crashing when I would try to run video overlay into the Hud, and then started freezing completely. …"
Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"Resolved sort of. I reset and reloaded via MP on my Y6. Didn't work, I went in and checked PIS and KP was at ZERO! I reset channel 6 to stab KP and set my PIT TRIM dial, checked on radio calivrtion, showes slider moving left and…"
Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"I used setup erase... I will try setup reset...
As for arduino, I am green but not totally green. Here are the errors I am getting when I try to compile or upload.
I can connect via MP through com 13, no issue there, 2560…"
Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"When I reload firmware, it appears all my PID stay the same? Is this correct? I want to do a complete clean reload, I followed wiki clearred eeprom, reinstalled firmware, but setting still there. How can I wipe and start completely…"
Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"That was an error in my typing not in selction to load. This is killing me, no matter what I do, I cant get it to reset. When I hand test she starts level, then she tilts backward and front motors start to accelerate.
I had her flying…"
Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"oops meant 2560, APM2 puple board..
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Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"I am trying to load 2.6 Delta via arduino, I keep getting "AP_Intl 6 does not name a type" when I try to upload or verify, what am I flagging wrong? I cleared // from # define CONFIG_APM_HARDWARE APM_HARDWARE_APM2 but still get…"
Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"Can I get a copy file as aved by/ from and loadable through MP? I went through and manually changed all the aettings.
1) some of the I max parameters ar fro ex 30, but your list is 4000. In MP what measure do I use, seems a question…"
Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"thanks, I don't know what I changed but my tri6 is super twitchy now and leans backwards during hand test. I will try these now!
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Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"I finally had success working all the bug out of my Y6 today, butrned through 3 batteries no problems, just a small bit of wobble, but I had a loose connection on my channel 6 so my tuning was no use in the field... I started messing with…"
Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"@lars-- I had the same thing happen to me twice with my X8 550 frame. I was unfortunately in high mid flight destroying my frame completely, s soon as rebuilt and able to download logs I will post. Is this a problem others are having? I…"
Randy Ram replied to Ian forbes's discussion X 8 coax multi Firmware question.. Bird is built but I can't fly!"I got it loaded a few weeks back. Had a few hovers on it so far with the new firmware. I feel like its a little sensitive on my stick. Tried adding some expo, still feels a little sensitive. Think its because of having all the thrust on the quad.…"
Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"Cool, big batches coming out, but how many are on back order :) I know everyone has been busting their hump at 3dr to keep up with demand, so no complaints there, just planning on the lag so I know lead time on my end... Would be…"
Ian forbes replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.5 released!"I will be needing another APM 2 soon also, about how much of a delay is there now from point of order to recieving? Glad to see demand is still strong for APM 2 :)
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- About Me:
- No particular background, field of interests range from green sustainabilty/inventing/ technology applications.
- Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
- Interested in researching unexplored applications for automated drones. Particularly partial to quads.
- Hometown:
- SATX
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 2:32pm on April 11, 2012, Sid Lookingbill said…
Hey Ian
I got my 550 built as a X8, I am hoping to make test hop this weekend if weather holds
Gets kinda windy up here .
- At 2:38pm on April 11, 2012, Sid Lookingbill said…
I'll gets some pics and specs put together and post later
- At 10:49am on April 14, 2012, Ian forbes said…
Hey have you had a chance to fly X8? I am having a odd glitch in esc 7 and 8, you had any issues loading via arduino and getting 7 an 8 to acknowleged by APM2??
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