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Chicago Tribune - FAA Probing use of drones in news gathering

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brett Horton Aug 10, 2011. 1 Reply

Interesting article here:…Continue

Mode switching inop in HIL sim

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Phoenix Jul 10, 2011. 7 Replies

I have my Futaba 7c programmed with the 3 position mode switch set to ch5. After loading the APM sim and configuring using the latest APM version, I go to terminal to check configuration and when I…Continue

No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alex Oct 17, 2011. 36 Replies

I connected servos to the APM out pins 5 and 6 and no servo movement. Must I un-comment the code to enable camera stab? Running the latest APM board with 2.0.025. JimContinue

 

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Alex replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"I don’t know why, but only version 2.12 works in my case I have  2.24 , but can’t compiling after loading small program for cam. stab. I have changed contents  in library for version 2.24, no luck, created new folder library…"
Oct 17, 2011
Michael Pursifull replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"ok, is there any reason you are using ArduPlane 2.12? You will have lots of problems trying to use the current Mission Planner with an older version of ArduPlane...   For example, like not being able to setup / save the modes. Can you upgrade…"
Oct 17, 2011
Alex replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"Mike I need just auto-stablize"
Oct 17, 2011
Michael Pursifull replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"@alex:   do you need to move the camera, have control over the camera, or do you just want it to auto-stablize? "
Oct 17, 2011
Alex replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"Ok I use Planner and upload program for ArduPlane . All works fine. I can select modes for my 3 position switch all what I need, no problem All works fine  Ch ## 5 ,6 blank.   To activate Ch 5,6 for cam stabilization I use the Arduino…"
Oct 17, 2011
Michael Pursifull replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"Even though it looks like you have already gotten this help before"
Oct 17, 2011
Michael Pursifull replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"Are you using ArduPlane or ArduCopter? Because I think estebanflyer is talking about ArduCopter, which has basic camera stabilization turned on by default rather than ArduPlane, which has code to support stabilization, but it is not on by…"
Oct 17, 2011
Alex replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"I tried it before.. Doesn't work   "check your values on Mission Planner," Ok I will. Will see.."
Oct 17, 2011
estebanflyer replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"To make it work you have to turn the APM off, connect your servos to ch5 and 6 and turn the APM back on. wait until the gyros are 'centered' (or something like that, you just gotta wait around 1 minute) and then move your APM or your whole…"
Oct 17, 2011
Alex replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"OK, Thank you"
Oct 16, 2011

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Chris Anderson replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"Alex: when you say ArduPilot, I assume you mean ArduPlane? If so, we'll have all the camera stuff turned on by default soon--all the code is already written and working, as you can see. It's just a matter of integrating the commands into…"
Oct 16, 2011
Alex replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"Thank you for link, but as I said, for me this is dark room...... Sorry about it Why you don't like create the  extra program for ArduPilot   For sample : ArduPilot with camera stabilization    We have already have…"
Oct 16, 2011

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Chris Anderson replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"Alex: I'm not sure what you mean. Camera stabilization is on by default in ArduCopter (and has been for many months), and the code for stabilization and even more sophisticated camera control in ArduPlane is right here. "
Oct 16, 2011
Alex replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"I don't understand why manufacturer of autopilot don't want to create program for camera stabilisation I have 1 autopilot and will buy 2 more, but I need camera stabilisation. I am regular user. and haven't education of programming.…"
Oct 16, 2011
Anis Nielsen replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"I understand now, Thank you Estebanflyer Like Paul, im using the same turnigy setup and it confuses me "
Sep 23, 2011
estebanflyer replied to Jim Phoenix's discussion No output for camera stab on pins 5 and 6
"stabilization and cam control are tied together and work at the same time. stabilization will keep the camera stabilized, counter reacting the quad's flying attitude. If you connect a receiver to input ch6, you can change the camera's…"
Sep 23, 2011

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