"Sorry for your crash- that always hurts and leaves a pilot a bit bewildered. When I started in on this project, I lost a collet and got a crash as well- that was a year and a half ago. My response was "Hello cyanoacrylate, how…"
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Reference-able hardware list?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maki, Eric J Nov 7, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I think it would be helpful to those who follow along in the future if we were to list out our hardware for comparison and tuning. It would give newbs a place to work from in terms of design,…Continue
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Wierd Issues- User? Hardware? Software?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maki, Eric J Feb 13, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I'm not sure whats going on- I suddenly have several problems. Yesterday and for many days before, copter and APMP were fine and flying beautifully, this morning I turn things on and I am dealing…Continue
Relay use?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sgt Ric Jan 9, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I keep looking, but I cannot find a straight answer on how to use my r/c transmitter to control the onboard relay. I enter CLI and go into setup- type 'tune 9' and it shows a change from 0 (.015) to…Continue
$15 HK plywood quad frame
Started this discussion. Last reply by Luiz Miranda Jan 6, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hey All- I Just wanted to pass on my judgements on the $15 HK grey and red 550mm plywood quadrotor airframe. I bought one for test and another to hack. Overall its a great frame. Weight is under…Continue
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Maki, Eric J replied to Hugues's discussion Thanks "3DR propeller's mounting system" for a... CRASH in the group ArduCopter User GroupMaki, Eric J commented on Gary McCray's blog post Vibration Control Wiki Section Started for Better or Worse"I figured from the beginning that isolating the APM from vibration would be a necessity for max stability. I have had a chunk of fairly high density closed cell silicone (yes, real silicone) foam for many years that I have used for soldering…"
Maki, Eric J replied to Kevin Hester's discussion Andropilot - discussion for Android ground controller users/developers"Update- tried it again and now I get GPS data and a full list of all params. Status still reports 'looking for vehicle' though. This is very cool :-D"
Maki, Eric J replied to Kevin Hester's discussion Andropilot - discussion for Android ground controller users/developers"First- Great idea and very cool app. I just DL'd from GPlay store and opened it for the first time. I connect my xBee unit to the USB port and the tablet asks what app to use to open the modem- I select 'Andropilot' and it…"
Maki, Eric J replied to Dave C's discussion Arducopter Tuning Guide"Have to interject here: aerodynamic lift from a foil is based on the difference in the amount of time for air molecules to exert force. The faster flowing air over the top doesn't interact for as long and thus doesn't generate as…"
Maki, Eric J replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.8 / 2.8.1 released"Ooooohh... MP for Android? That makes me drool just thinking about it... I know its a pipe dream, but still..."
Maki, Eric J replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.8 / 2.8.1 released"Ah Ha!! Thanks Leonard, thats exactly the explanation I've been trying to find! I guess my brain may operate a bit strangely, but this is the best and clearest explanation I have yet to find of how PIDs interact to provide error…"
Maki, Eric J replied to Dave C's discussion Arducopter Tuning Guide"Cheers Dave!
Nice work. I've been following along on the 2.8.1 release forum and you have done a great service putting it all together here. Thanks to your tuning tests and sharing the results, I now have a solid,…"
Maki, Eric J replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.8 / 2.8.1 released"Steven- is the brake really on? Turn it OFF!! I'd put money down that it is the cause of your twitching. The brake is for fixed wing aircraft and anytime the the ESC detects a 'slow down' command from the APM, the…"
Maki, Eric J replied to Maki, Eric J's discussion Reference-able hardware list?"My copter:
550mm diameter flying robot quadcopter frame in X config
APM1.4 with mag, Mediatek GPS and sonar
3536 750kv motors turning 11x7 three-blade Master Airscrew props with Proton 30a ESC's
2s 800mah electronics battery, 4s 5000mah…"
Maki, Eric J posted a discussionReference-able hardware list?
I think it would be helpful to those who follow along in the future if we were to list out our hardware for comparison and tuning. It would give newbs a place to work from in terms of design, expectations and PID tuning.Data to include: type of copter, autopilot type, Motors, Props, ESC's, Battery, Frame diameter, Transmitter /receiver, Usual home altitude, Accessories onboard (sonar, flow sensor, telemetry, LED's, camera ...) and of course, PID's that work well for this airframe. Be…See More
Maki, Eric J replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.8 / 2.8.1 released"Dave- a hearty 'thanks' for sharing this new method of PID tuning. I am in a unique situation as I am still tweaking my quad for flight up here at nearly 2500m ASL (basically 30% less air up here) and none of the systems I have tried…"
Maki, Eric J replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.8 released"Amazing! Thanks- i will update tomorrow! thanks again to all the devel and test team- you do great work!"
Maki, Eric J replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.7.2/2.7.3 released"If anyone else needs or wants these motors and props, PM me. "
Maki, Eric J replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.7.2/2.7.3 released"Offers aren't solicitous. The extras aren't doing anyone any good in the cardboard box they are in. Heres hoping ya get back in the air soon..."
Maki, Eric J replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.7.2/2.7.3 released"Eek and youch!! Thanks for the test flight and data gathering mission- sorry about the loss.
I know its not much, but if it helps (and you are in the US) I have motors and props I could ship out to donate to a rebuild and help get you…"
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