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Mike R.
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Alt_Hold throttle deadband area?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike R. Sep 25, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Greetings, I noticed a strange issue today while cruising around in alt_hold at around 80 meters up: When trying to adjust (lower) the altitude to get closer to sonar range, when lowering my…Continue
Idea to help keep customers from getting up in arms with in-stock items...
Started Sep 19, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
It may be a good idea to take down the fedex same day shipping on orders placed before 3pm of in-stock items when those in-stock items aren't shipped after 2+ days. I don't know that the ill-will it…Continue
Hexa drops out of sky while in Alt Hold and getting throttle input increase...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Thomas Sep 12, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all, This is a bit of an odd one, and perhaps a bug, perhaps my foul-up, dunno...I was out and about today flying my hexa with FPV for the 6th or so time thus far, and while in the middle of…Continue
Tags: throttle, hold, alt, alt_hold, arducopter
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Mike R. commented on Joshua Ott's blog post Thirty Days (#14): 12-rotor demo at Maker Faire 2013"Have you tested to see what weight this could safely lift in payload, other than batteries?"
Mike R. replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 / 2.9.1 released"Nope, sorry - using APM 2, with case, in same position that has had very good luck in the past.
It's finally nice out again here in the Buffalo area today, and I'll have it out in a few hours for some tests.."
Mike R. replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 / 2.9.1 released"Good idea - but they are all soldered quite well, no cold joints, etc..
I'm thinking if it were those connectors, it would effect one motor, and not all 6 - which leads me to think it's an APM sensor or programming issue, not the…"
Mike R. replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 / 2.9.1 released"Those are two good questions - You know the saying, "The only dumb questions are the ones not asked..."
I haven't disabled sonar, although I've had it enabled for the life of the Hexa, so it's been about a year. I'm…"
Mike R. replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 / 2.9.1 released"Having an issue maybe someone could assist with..
Hexa seems to randomly have throttle brownouts when flying (have seen in alt-hold, and loiter) where it's hovering fine at ~50% throttle, and volts/amps seems to drop for a moment, causing the…"
Mike R. replied to Tono's discussion Shielding cables in the group ArduCopter User Group"Another item - if you can get some solder flux (anywhere that sells solder) dip the tiny usb wires in it, then heat them up with the soldering iron until the flux sizzles - then add solder - that may help solve your issue with soldering the tiny…"
Mike R. replied to Tono's discussion Shielding cables in the group ArduCopter User Group"While I've used usb cables run between my sonar and apm on my two hexa's, if you can't solder the wires, look online for a small quantity of shielded balanced microphone wire - it's good stuff as well for this purpose..
You may…"
Mike R. replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 / 2.9.1 released"Generally problems with the compass come from having other wiring or electronics too close to the main board.. If you see that your compass reading goes nuts when you throttle up, you likely need to move some high amp wires around…"
Mike R. commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post Google chief urges action to regulate mini-drones"It's interesting reading concerning his statement over on slashdot.."
Mike R. commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post Google chief urges action to regulate mini-drones"Apparently he's suffering from "rich people issues" and "keep consumers out of my next revenue stream-itis"
Existing stalking/harassment laws generally cover his supposed concerns. If you can't set up a camcorder in…"
Spencer Tryba replied to Mike R.'s discussion Oilpan died after a dozen flights, while getting ready to fly again.."I figured it out,
Some time while installing the 3DR radio I scratched the back of the ArduPilot and broke one of the connections (highlighted in yellow bellow).
I put in a simple jumper (the blue wire) and everything is working again. I've…"
Mike R. replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 / 2.9.1 released"Great video - congrats on a good mission that would have made me nervous once the quad was too far away to reliably see..
More posts in the thread deal with a problem, than a successful flight - another post to help balance it out :)"
Spencer Tryba replied to Mike R.'s discussion Oilpan died after a dozen flights, while getting ready to fly again.."I'm having a similar problem. My quad was working fine for several flights when last week I ordered a 3DR 900MHz radio and connected it up. When I plugged in the battery pack the motors armed but then wouldn't spin up. I noticed the ABC…"
Mike R. replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 released"I've also seen that I can list the logs in the main CLI screen, but when I click "Log Download" up top, the same thing happens to me - blank log screen that stays on "Connecting" - All other functions through wireless CLI…"
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- Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
- I currently have a Spektrum 8 radio w/AR8000 receiver telemetry combo (with temp and altitude sense) 3DR Hexa w/880 motors, 11/4.7 props, sonar, optical flow, 900mhz XBee Telemetry link with custom made cases, and a GoPro Hero2 onboard w/5.8ghz video link into the Mission Planner HUD via USB->video capture dongle.
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- Buffalo, NY
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- At 4:34pm on July 20, 2012, dr1ce315 said…
Hey Mike,
My RC Friend custom fabricated the landing gear out of carbon fiber and used struts, and it would probably be more convenient if you don't mind sending him an e-mail, he's more than happy to give you info on how he built it, and I told him you'd be emailing him. He's e-mail address is hdtvtom @ yahoo
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