"I marked each of the arms with the output number (1-4), the rotation direction and wether or not its a pusher or a puller, with a black indelible marker.
Makes it faster to get that right when putting the props on."
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Click, flip, crash
Started this discussion. Last reply by Julie Macfarlane Sep 20, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I flew the quad for a good 10 minutes, changes the battery and played around hovering.I flicked the CH5 switch to go from Stabile to Loiter.Immediately, the craft flipped over and burrowed in to the…Continue
Setting "Level"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anis Nielsen Sep 18, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I can see that the initial setting of level is important in flight. Makes sence.But how are you establishing that the craft is indeed at a level state? I bought a "bulls eye" level and mounted it on…Continue
APM Planner Gauges
Started this discussion. Last reply by Julie Macfarlane Aug 1, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
On the right and left sides of the horizon indicator are 2 vertical gauges.What do they represent?On mine, the right gauge bounces from +3 to -3 Julie: Still trying to correct the YAW problem....Continue
Roll on lift off.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Julie Macfarlane Sep 18, 2011. 87 Replies 0 Likes
I have the quad sitting next to the computer, props off.If I connect the battery and then the USB, then connect into the MegaPlanner.Switch in flight mode.If I arm the motors (low left) the green led…Continue
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Julie Macfarlane replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Click, flip, crash"I'll get all that tonight."
Developerjasonshort replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Click, flip, crash
"Could you post your version # and logs for the flight?
Thanks!
Jason"
Julie Macfarlane posted a discussionClick, flip, crash
I flew the quad for a good 10 minutes, changes the battery and played around hovering.I flicked the CH5 switch to go from Stabile to Loiter.Immediately, the craft flipped over and burrowed in to the ground.I broke a motr, a motor mount and a prop. Man that was fast :) Rebuilding tonight, but will be wary of that switch...Does the craft need sonar for that to work corretcly?See More
Anis Nielsen replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Setting "Level""thx Julie, thx Heino for the confirmations"
Heino R. Pull replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Setting "Level""Sorry to disagree but the gyros don't need to be level to be initialized. They just need to not move when the copter is armed. You need to be level when initializing the accelerometers which is done only at setup or if you have a drifting issue…"
Julie Macfarlane replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Roll on lift off."My problems lay in the IMU.
Now, no problems lifting off. A few hard landings, including the one on the roof of my car.
Thanks all!"
Julie Macfarlane replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Setting "Level""Ok. I thought it did.
Im going to have to build a platform that can allow leveling prior to armimg then, as my drive way is any thing but level...
Thanks."
agmatthews replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Setting "Level""Julie,
The AC2 software does a 'gyro' level the first time you arm the motors after each power up
You should have the aircraft level at this point
Andrew"
Julie Macfarlane replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Setting "Level""Slows air flow over the sensor causing fluctuations in the output.
Sort of like the spone foam over a microphone."
Anis Nielsen replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Setting "Level""ha! spare parts! ^^
may i ask : an ear bud cover over the baro .. why ?"
Julie Macfarlane replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Setting "Level""I just back in from flying!
I agree with those points. I had forgotten about the battery until I landed on the roof of my car and the battery dropped out.
I have 3 batteries so I can swap quickly. I need something more than one velco strap to hold…"
Anis Nielsen replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Setting "Level""one more thing : its the APM you want to be sure is level;
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Anis Nielsen replied to Julie Macfarlane's discussion Setting "Level""Hi Julie ;
Im also new to this and did as you describe ; I assume after having leveled , you don't need to exactly position yur quad in the same levelling fashion for a take off and flight;
But i understand why you ask .. do your…"
Julie Macfarlane posted a discussionSetting "Level"
I can see that the initial setting of level is important in flight. Makes sence.But how are you establishing that the craft is indeed at a level state? I bought a "bulls eye" level and mounted it on the top deck of the craft and I lift and lower till its dead center, then set the level in the software. Once set, do I need to set the craft in this manner prior to arming, prepping for flight? See More
Julie Macfarlane replied to James Roney's discussion Cheap Prop Balancing Solution"Now thats low friction. :)
Great idea. Thanks!"
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