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Lose configuration on Reboot of APM

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gregory Rusakov Aug 19, 2011. 14 Replies

Hi All, I have been flying the SkyWalker with great success. However when I reboot the APM (2560) I lose the configuration. It keeps the waypoints but the configuration goes back to a default…Continue

Navigation issue in RTL mode - Drifting with the wind

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson May 27, 2011. 1 Reply

Hi All, I have stabilize and FBW_A working well however when I change to RTL the plane returns close to home then gains altitude and drifts with the wind. The attached picture shows the plane's path…Continue

Unable to read voltage - not sure how to troubleshoot

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Mar 3. 21 Replies

Hi All, I am having an issue with the voltage sensor – I just cannot seem to get it to read a voltage. It always displays 17.8 volts. I have installedan AttoPilot Current Sensor Board. I am using the…Continue

Change Failsafe Modes

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jesper Rooth Sep 22, 2011. 12 Replies

Hi All,I am using the throttle fail safe and have it configured and working. The issue I am having is I dont know how to change the modes.If I test the failsafe in the CLI it works but its using…Continue

 

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John replied to Simon's discussion Unable to read voltage - not sure how to troubleshoot
"Hi Guys I have the same issue as Simon. After upgrading my APM 1280 to a 2560 a few month ago, I have also noticed that the voltage sensing was not working as Simons says. I purchased an Attopilot voltage and current sensor and still the voltage was…"
Mar 3
Jesper Rooth replied to Simon's discussion Change Failsafe Modes
"I am using the standard pre-compiled code (2.22) that I installed via Mission Planner. Was this code compiled with THROTTLE_FAILSAFE set to 0 or 1?"
Sep 22, 2011
Simon replied to Rohan Sachse's discussion 6 modes switch in the group ArduPilot (legacy) User Group
"I am interested! where is the link?"
Sep 21, 2011
Gregory Rusakov replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"Hello,   I have the same problem with configuration and reset or power reconnection...   Did somebody resolve  this issue?   Regards, Gregory"
Aug 19, 2011

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Hai Tran replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"Chris after updating Mission Planner I was able to install the skywalker param.  I haven't flown it yet,  just tilting the aircraft to test stablise works.  I see the APM sends the right commands, however I'm concerned about…"
Aug 11, 2011

Developer
Michael Oborne replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"in the newest planner this is now ignored, so should not be an issue"
Aug 10, 2011
Justin replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"The skywalker config file has SYSID_SW_MREV 8 in it, but the current code wants to see 9. If it sees 8 != 9 then it prints "EEPROM format version %d not compatible with this firmware (requires %d)" and erases all the parameters."
Aug 10, 2011

Moderator
Hai Tran replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"So 3.2 or something like is ok fr skywalker? The default is only like 0.8"
Aug 10, 2011

3D Robotics
Chris Anderson replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"Yes, the Skywalker P values should be higher, as shown in that config file. The default PID values are all very conservative, and are meant to fly any aircraft okay. On most aircraft you would tend to raise them as you tune for optimal performance."
Aug 10, 2011

Moderator
Hai Tran replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"I had the same problem after loading the skywalker param file. I did notice that the stabilize P values on the skywalker param is a lot higher that default is that correct or a legacy value?"
Aug 10, 2011

Developer
Michael Oborne replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"ive found the problem when restoring from a param file. if the file was saved under a diffrent version of apm, it reset on next reboot. i will be adding a check/ignore in the next planner version "SYSID_SW_MREV" is the issue"
Aug 6, 2011
Jesper Rooth replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"Hi Simon   This is the third thread about the same issue in three days. My thread. Reset button (clears waypoints) Lets work together to see what could be causing this problem. I also identified one possible cause with uploading the Skywalker…"
Aug 6, 2011
Simon replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"Seems to only happen when I upload a file."
Aug 6, 2011
Simon replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"thanks for the quick reply.   Just erased it and quickly configured a few setting and rebooted it. Worked fine. Everything looks good.   Then I uploaded the attached file and the same problem happened. I did the same thing with the…"
Aug 6, 2011

Developer
Michael Oborne replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"try doing an erase from the cli, and re setup."
Aug 6, 2011
Simon replied to Simon's discussion Lose configuration on Reboot of APM
"Also if I upload the SkyWalker pram file from google code the altitude is about 1500m out.   Seems weird"
Aug 6, 2011

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