"I have exactly the same problem as you Alain. I am using QGroundControl V. 1.01 (Alpha RC18) and APM2.0 V2.4.1 flashed with ArduPlane V 2.33. I am connecting using the USB serial port (Com5 in my case Arduino Mega 2560). I have disabled…"
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APM 2 Status?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eagle Feb 28. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Yay I got my APM 2 delivered yesterday. Thanks to all of you who have been working hard to deliver this beautiful product.What is unclear to me at the moment is: - how to set APM 2 into CLI mode…Continue
Aispeed sensor not detected propperly by APM
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Jul 27, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I am am using a MPXV7002DP on my APM. When connected the airspeed sensor seems not to be detected, adc output reports airspeed values from 2-6. So I hooked the airspeed sensor to an arduino pro mini…Continue
Fighting the DroneCell
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andreas M. Antonopoulos Apr 2. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I seem to be doing something wrong. I have connected a DroneCell to my Arduino Uno for testing, powering it with 5V. RX -> RXI and TX -> TXO. Then I connect to it with screen over the USB…Continue
Changes from 2.1.2 to 2.2.0
Started this discussion. Last reply by carl.johnson Jul 11, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi I am trying to track down the changes from APM release 2.1.2 to 2.2.0 [1]. Some of the checkin comments do not make much sense to me, maybe someone could further explain the following ci…Continue
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- About Me:
- Long time R/C pilot and software developer diving into the depths of micro controllers with a fun project (ArduPilotMega).
- Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
- In the computer age I don't need no stinking piloting skills anymore ;)
Also, maybe I start my own war and all it needs today are UAV's right?
The long term goal is to build an autonomous long range fixed wing plane. Currently testing hard- and software with a MPX funjet.
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Simon commented on Sam Kelly's blog post New product! The 3DR Radio Telemetry System"Great news! Apart from being easier to configure for APM applications and more flexbiliy does this mean the times of constant Xbee shortage are over?"
Simon replied to jamie delarue's discussion trouble with wing in the group ArduPlane User Group"manual mode is entirely controlled by your rc transmitter. So you need to configure it propperly."
Simon commented on Mauro Rodriguez's blog post Interesting 3 axis Gimbal for GoPro"at 0:44 is a cam in the enclosure."
Simon commented on Richard Unwin's blog post Autopilot Success - I Am Stoked :)"Hey, you have a great setup there!
I have a bad crash myself some time ago. The impact speed was 140 km/h and the battery hit the APM. Although APM still works (after bending the pins back where they belong) I am a bit scared that it might got…"
Simon commented on Andrew Rabbitt's blog post Slow Flight with APM - mastering the PID on the edge of stall"Andrew Rabbitt wrote:
Care to share a little bit more info on this or is it a top secret skunk work project?
Cheers
-S"
ModeratorEagle replied to Simon's discussion APM 2 Status?
"... just make sure you follow drivers config."
ModeratorEagle replied to Simon's discussion APM 2 Status?
"I just received my APM2 and tests (on the bench) so far are A ok.
Be patient guys, you will not be disapointed.
It is a piece of Art!
Now if winter can go away so I can do some tests up in the air!
... ooups... am I being impatient…"
ModeratorChris Anderson replied to Simon's discussion APM 2 Status?
"Please follow the Twitter feed for status updates. "
ZacCom replied to Simon's discussion APM 2 Status?"I sen email last week an havnt got a response me order number was 18524 and if your 18527 I should be getting mine soon to. However, nothing from sales at this time myself."
Dan "HotSeat" Neault replied to Simon's discussion APM 2 Status?"Hell, I'm 18580, I may just make it in :)"
Sid Lookingbill replied to Simon's discussion APM 2 Status?"No they are producing 1000....so that puts me in the first batch,,,,,That states that they have shipped 906 and mine is 73 from being produced and shipped."
Don Brooks replied to Simon's discussion APM 2 Status?"Yes.. reading that it seems they numbered all of the APM2 orders, and were able to produce and ship 906 of them. Your order is 979. Looks to me like you didn't make the first batch :("
Sid Lookingbill replied to Simon's discussion APM 2 Status?"I am not waiting to pre order..........I am in the first batch and mine has not shipped.
From sales last Tuesday,,,they sent me this e mail>>
shipped until APM# 906. Your Order# 18527 is currently APM# 979. For any further updates,…"
Don Brooks replied to Simon's discussion APM 2 Status?"As soon as we have a solid confirmation for a new baro sensor order delivery date, we will open pre-orders again. The projected date for at this moment is around the end of February, beginning of March.
Clearly they have no more... so…"
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CircuitBee
Posted on July 27, 2011 at 12:03am 1 Comment 2 Likes
I just discovered a nice online service where you can share your circuit design. Eagle and Kicad files are accepted. From the Website:
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CircuitBee provides a platform for you to share live versions of your circuit schematics on your websites, blogs or forums.
Features include full zooming capability, panning, and even mouse over tips about symbols in the schematic.
It sure beats a blurry screenshot or a giant PDF!
Sign-up and get your circuit…
Howto: ArduPilotMega + USB + qGroundControl
Posted on June 10, 2011 at 10:30am 21 Comments 3 Likes
This document describes how to connect an ArduPilotMega with qGroundControl via USB (helpful for first tests of your micro controller).
ArduPilotMega
ArduPilotMega is an Arduino based Autopilot micro controller, programmable with C/C++. Arduino based stuff is nice, because it does not require much of hardware knowledge to get started.…
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:24am on June 16, 2011,
Junior Sammy said… In your tutorial: QGroundControl + USB + APM
why is GroundStation mavlink system ID set as 254?
the default on my QGC is 255
is there a difference?
- At 2:43pm on June 16, 2011, Simon said…
- As far as I can tell, it's up to you to pick a System ID. Only when controling more than 1 vehicle it should matter which ID you set to which vehicle.
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