"Thanks Tim. This is a good idea. I'm building my first 450 quad now, and a little worried about blowing through props trying to get the hang of it. How long of a tether would you recommend? Do you have any updated PID tunings for your setup?"
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"No Heartbeat..." is the saddest error message ever
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Goodell Mar 8. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi guys. My APM is not working and I wanted to ask you guys about it while waiting to hear back from 3DR support. I have an APM 2.0 with built-in GPS. It has flown 4 or 5 times with each each flight…Continue
Contour GPS cameras for sale - 1080P - NEW
Started this discussion. Last reply by Parke @ ParkeFlyer Sep 27, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm selling…Continue
APM2.0 For Sale. Brand New.
Started this discussion. Last reply by DJ Raz55 Aug 13, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have a brand new, never before used APM2.0 with built-in MediaTek GPS for sale.It's in it's original packing with the plastic case and USB cable. I received this unit from 3DR just a few days…Continue
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Parke @ ParkeFlyer commented on Tim Green's blog post Tethered - but flying ... the story of an APM 2.5 on a stock F450 quad frameParke @ ParkeFlyer commented on Ian Lyons's blog post Power failure over water"Serious bummer about the crash. Sorry. At least you took the opportunity to dismantle your GoPro. I've been curious the lens of the GP3. Does it come off? Can it be unscrewed? What is that little notch on the side of the lens for? If you feel…"
Parke @ ParkeFlyer commented on Michael Wooten's group Ritewing Zephyr and APM2"Dudz, personally, I would avoid trying to fly the plane without "knowing" how to fly the plane. This could be a recipe for disaster. From my experience over the last several months, the APM is far from perfect out-of-the-box and often…"
Mark Goodell replied to Parke @ ParkeFlyer's discussion "No Heartbeat..." is the saddest error message ever"I am having the exact same problem with my APM 2.0 board. A handful of successful flights. Nothing out of the ordinary happened between the time the board last worked and the time that it stopped connecting to MP. When connected…"
Parke @ ParkeFlyer commented on Dave G's blog post Texas Declares War On Robots"If this passes, all Texas FPV pilots have to become "reporters". Reporting on the weather conditions in our communities. Maybe I'll start a news blog... "Weather from the Air.org". I think this bill would have a hard time…"
Parke @ ParkeFlyer commented on Dave G's blog post Texas Declares War On Robots"Another funny/ironic thing is that this freshman rep (Gooden) is in the Tea Party that supposedly advocates for small, unobtrusive government, yet this and several other bills he's introduced in Texas seem to be for the exact opposite. He…"
Nick Scott replied to Parke @ ParkeFlyer's discussion "No Heartbeat..." is the saddest error message ever"For the process of elimination, did you try seeing if your APM connected through CLI? As it isn't connecting through mission planner, I would expect that it doesn't connect, but worth seeing anyways.
If for some reason it does you can use…"
Parke @ ParkeFlyer replied to Parke @ ParkeFlyer's discussion "No Heartbeat..." is the saddest error message ever"I did as you suggested, connected to APM with HyperTerminal. No data, but I'm sure I was connected because every time I typed a letter, an amber LED on the APM would light up. I double checked that the correct com port and speed were…"
Parke @ ParkeFlyer replied to Parke @ ParkeFlyer's discussion "No Heartbeat..." is the saddest error message ever"Thanks Søren, I'll give this a try tonight. To answer your second question, no nothing was changed. It was working (except for the GPS locking in), I unplugged it, plugged it back in, and it was dead.
-Parke
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Søren Kuula replied to Parke @ ParkeFlyer's discussion "No Heartbeat..." is the saddest error message ever"Hi,
Check again that you have the right port selected in MP. Try open the port in a terminal emulator program, such ass HyperTerminal or TeraTerm, suing the correct speed 115200 bits/s. Do you see data?
Did you change any of the solder jumpers on…"
Parke @ ParkeFlyer posted a discussion"No Heartbeat..." is the saddest error message ever
Hi guys. My APM is not working and I wanted to ask you guys about it while waiting to hear back from 3DR support. I have an APM 2.0 with built-in GPS. It has flown 4 or 5 times with each each flight having greater success (ArduPlane firmware). The previous couple flights were almost perfect. However, last weekend I could not get a GPS lock. After waiting several minutes I tried pressing the reset button. Then after waiting about 20 minutes, I unplugged the UBEC power to reboot the APM. (UBEC…See More
Parke @ ParkeFlyer replied to Anselm's discussion APM 2.0 onboard GPS change to uBlox LEA 6 - possible?"I haven't done this, but maybe this will help...
http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/GPSDisable"
Parke @ ParkeFlyer replied to idzuwan's discussion AXN + APM2.0 placement in the group ArduPlane User Group"Are you able to get a GPS lock as is? This weekend, with an APM2.0 on a Deep Reaper wing, in and amongst the wires, RX, OSD, and secondary battery, but with a clear view of the sky and not near the ESC, motor, or main batteries – I could get…"
Parke @ ParkeFlyer replied to Parke @ ParkeFlyer's discussion Contour GPS cameras for sale - 1080P - NEW"Sold. Thanks."
Parke @ ParkeFlyer commented on Sandro Benigno's blog post Why FRSky CPPM signal is so disappointing. [EDITED]"We heard back from our FrSKY rep and they are indeed working on a custom firmware for APM users. Thanks Jani for leading the charge to FrSKY over this, and thanks to Sandro and everyone else for putting thought and study into the issue. I feel sure…"
Parke @ ParkeFlyer commented on Sandro Benigno's blog post Why FRSky CPPM signal is so disappointing."I'm sure we'll get the same response Jani did, but I will also contact them as a reseller. Thanks to all for bringing this issue up. Just so I understand better, in what flying situation would you be able to max out the channels and create…"
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How-to Video for "9x Firmware Update"
Posted on September 14, 2012 at 9:18am 3 Comments 1 Like
I wanted to share with you our video on updating the firmware on your 9x radio. This is a follow up to our "9x DIY Upgrade Kit" install video. It covers everything you need to successfully update the firmware on your 9x radio following the hardware install covered in first video. In addition, this video also shows you how to install sample models and calibrate your…
Continue How-to video for "9x DIY Kit" including SmartieParts Install
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 1:00pm 15 Comments 2 Likes
We've posted an instructional video for installing our 9x DIY Upgrade Kit in either a FlySky TH9x or Turnigy 9x…
Continue The Best radio for DIY pilots just got better... TH9x 1 week sale: $69.95 --Update--
Posted on July 12, 2012 at 11:17am 17 Comments 1 Like
--UPDATE-- We've gotten a great response from the DIY Drones community, THANKS! Due to this, we've decided to do a special 1-week promotion... the TH9x is on sale for $69.95 from now through 7/20!! Anyone who ordered a radio recently from our site will receive a rebate or credit on a future purchase. Thanks again! --…
Sony and JVC taking on GoPro
Posted on July 3, 2012 at 3:44pm 15 Comments 1 Like
JVC and Sony are taking on GoPro with new small HD "action cams". The shape of these will possibly have much better aerodynamics than the GoPro... more in line with Contour's cameras. Notice JVC's is already "quad proof". I'm sure they had quad copter drones in mind. :)
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