"Cheers Kirill. I'll check what current my camera draws and if its too high I'll try the technique you used.
Regards,
Lee."
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Kirill replied to Lee Stone's discussion Camera triggering in the group ArduCopter User Group"Hi Lee, check power consumption for your usb trigger. APM allows no more than 500mA total. It's not bad idea to power directly from APM if it takes no more than 50-100mA, otherwise it might be dangerous.
I did the similar thing, you can…"
Lee Stone replied to Lee Stone's discussion Camera triggering in the group ArduCopter User Group"A640 using the CHDK firmware"
Helitrasher replied to Lee Stone's discussion Camera triggering in the group ArduCopter User Group"Its always safer to use the onboard relay and an external supply when posible (e.g the balance plug)"
Gareth Rens replied to Lee Stone's discussion Camera triggering in the group ArduCopter User Group"Which canon camera?"
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Camera triggering
Hello,I am trying to trigger a canon camera using its usb. I am planning on using a PicoSwitch connected to my RC, but am wondering whether I can safely use a 5v supply from the APM in order to power the usb trigger. Is this a bad idea? I've tried the servo hack method but without success.Regards,Lee.See More
Lee Stone replied to Lee Stone's discussion Takeoff Stability in the group ArduCopter User Group"Hi Martin,
I've ordered some from eBay . Halfords only do a 300 set of different sizes for £7-99 which is a bit of a waste as I'll never need the others ;)
My quadcopter is still wandering 45 degrees to the left…"
DistributorMartint BuildYourOwnDrone.co.uk replied to Lee Stone's discussion Takeoff Stability in the group ArduCopter User Group
"Hi Lee,
Did you manage to find the clip in "halfords" after our chat? If not I can take a look on Monday as I have to stop in a store very close by and see if they have them.
I'm sure you know that the motor outter case…"
Lee Stone replied to Lee Stone's discussion Takeoff Stability in the group ArduCopter User Group"Thanks for all your replies. I've been working through your suggestions and it does turn out to be caused by a defective propeller in position #4 (in my X setup). I replaced #2 and #4 with new propellers and it cured…"
Developerjasonshort replied to Lee Stone's discussion Takeoff Stability in the group ArduCopter User Group
"Did you balance your props? Are the filter pads on the APM IMU soldered? Did you run the level command to set the level of the copter? How much do you have to compensate? 20%, more?
Jason"
Björn Geir Leifsson replied to Lee Stone's discussion Takeoff Stability in the group ArduCopter User Group"Did anyone mention pitch orientation. Is it possible that you simply have to check the reverse box in the radio setup? The "hand test" that Mike mentions will tell tell you if that is the case, Just be careful not to let the props…"
Michael Pursifull replied to Lee Stone's discussion Takeoff Stability in the group ArduCopter User Group"The most common issue with getting of the ground the first time is some combination of:
Thinking of the arms with different numbers. In +, #3 is the forearm, #4 is the rear, etc
Swapped cables in the ESC to APM connections, often swapping #1 and…"
steve F11music.com replied to Lee Stone's discussion Takeoff Stability in the group ArduCopter User Group"I spent hours one day thinking this was anything other than a prop issue because they visually looked ok but then I switched the side that was having trouble lifting with the opposite corner and the problem went with the prop. Changed the prop and…"
Gareth Rens replied to Lee Stone's discussion Takeoff Stability in the group ArduCopter User Group"Have you tried running the auto-trim calibration? Turn the copter on. Hold the throttle stick in the bottom right corner (like arming) for 20-30s. If you watch the three leds, they will blink in a pattern. Quickly fly the copter as steady as you can…"
Lee Stone added a discussion to the group ArduCopter User GroupTakeoff Stability
Hello,I have finally completed my arducopter. All the bits telemetry,sonar and motors seem to work ok, but the one thing I can't seem to do is takeoff. The front of the arducopter (in x configuration) seems to rise up before the back. I can compensate using the controller and managed to get it up to about head height but I'm sure something is wrong. I've tried:1) Recalibrating the ESC's2) Recalibrating the RC controller channels3) Checked the centre of gravity4) Disassembled the arducopter…See More
Lee Stone replied to Lee Stone's discussion ArduCopter 3D camera mount in the group ArduCopter User Group"Thanks for all your suggestions. Hopefully, I won't destroy my quad before I get a chance to mount a camera."
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