"Check on the radio calibration screen if the approptiate chanel is moving. Another option is to try a different output from the rx. I am guessing that you did assign the modes? I got caught with that before!"
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Mission planner issue 1.2.22
Started this discussion. Last reply by Graham Dyer Nov 29, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All, I just upgraded (not intentionally,.....hit enter without fully reading the text...!! just a thought here....can we have a check box under a menu for check for updates on startup??…Continue
Sonar not talking to v2.5 ap code V2.7.3
Started Oct 18, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I have just purchased another v2.5 ardupilot and a 2 x sonar (MB 1260)It is connected to A0 as per instructions. It is enabled with correct option selected (2=XXL) this has been done both under…Continue
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Steve Keep replied to paul riseborough's discussion Improvements to navigation tracking - successful test today in the group ArduPlane User Group"B1
Have been playing with the Hexicopter lately. I need to get back onto fixed wing again.!!
Once I figure out how to change it I am keen to give this a go in the X-8.
need to play with the files when I am more awake, doesn't seem to want…"
ModeratorGraham Dyer replied to Steve Keep's discussion Mission planner issue 1.2.22
"Keen to know too as I've only done this so far in the simulator. There, the dummy waypoints are definately needed after the DO_JUMP command. No-one has explained why yet..."
Steve Keep replied to Steve Keep's discussion Mission planner issue 1.2.22"yep, here it is...trying a new file tomorrow with some dummy waypoints after 2 jump_to commands. Will let you know how it goes.
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criro1999 replied to Steve Keep's discussion Mission planner issue 1.2.22"Can you post your mission in txt format?"
Steve Keep posted a discussionMission planner issue 1.2.22
Hi All, I just upgraded (not intentionally,.....hit enter without fully reading the text...!! just a thought here....can we have a check box under a menu for check for updates on startup?? PLEASE??!!!!) to 1.2.21, I had major connection issues with .21 but .22 was out the next morning so I tried that and all working now.I Went flying yesterday. 45 minutes of circuits overhead. I had a box setup with waypoints 1,2,3,4. Waypoint 5 was a jump_to waypoint 1 with a repeat of 10. The idea was…See More
Steve Keep replied to Itzik Ronen's discussion PID parameters in the group X8"turned it off initially...did a flight today about 40 minutes and 50km travelled..... (racetrack type pattern.) getting closer but still not happy, tends to overshoot on the downwind turns and the upwind leg onto crosswind it perfect... More testing…"
Steve Keep replied to Richard's discussion 2.4m DIY Twin boom for Aerial Photography, Video, GIS, Photogrammetry"Hi Richard, you need to check out vac bagging a glider wing,..... The process is fairly simple, you don't actually need to use a vacuum system, a Press or weight can accomplish similar results. I used to manufacture lots of aircraft that way…"
Steve Keep replied to Itzik Ronen's discussion PID parameters in the group X8"Hi all, I have now had 5 flights (following waypoints..) with my X 8. Quite happy with the way it responds in stabilize mode but it snakes along with a little bit of wind. I tried manually pushing it back on track, and slowly it started to deviate…"
Steve Keep replied to Jay Wiggins's discussion new guy needs help - UAV to track animal movements"Just a thought for you. Don't discount the blimp idea due to wind. I operate blimps of varying sizes and the speeds they can reach would blow your mind.....!
I am not saying they are best suited for the job, just an option. actually I could…"
Steve Keep commented on John Grouse's video
Testing camera gimbal
"try putting a bit of mechanical resistance in the pitch system. I used to use bearings,... but found the same problem. Now I use a bush with a bit of rubber and tighten to suit. You don't need much !!
Good luck!
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Steve Keep commented on Adam AKAV8R's blog post GoPro 3 Has Arrived !"Damn, just brought a pair of GoPro 2's two weeks ago....! Typical of my luck at the moment!!
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Steve Keep posted a discussionSonar not talking to v2.5 ap code V2.7.3
Hi I have just purchased another v2.5 ardupilot and a 2 x sonar (MB 1260)It is connected to A0 as per instructions. It is enabled with correct option selected (2=XXL) this has been done both under config table and also tried via CLI terminal.When I test the sonar under CLI I get 1068 with no change or fluctuations. It makes no difference what is in view of the sensor at different ranges.I am using Mission Planner 1.2.14 mav 1.0AP is set as Arducopter V2.7.3 sonar enabled option 2=XXL I have…See More
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