Major drifting on a quad copter
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Major drifting on a quad copter
Started Jan 30, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Any advice? It a quad from Udrones.com.Continue
Unable to run the ESC calibrations.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steven Thompson Jan 3, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Any hints? Is the procedure missing anything? I can arm the motors and spin it up but it wants to flip.Safety first - Remove props!Disconnect USBPut the throttle high and connect the Lipo to power…Continue
Difficulties arming motors.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steven Thompson Jan 1, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I was having problems arming my ArduCopter. This is how I was finally able to get them going.It should be noted when arming the motors you have to press right on the rudder/throttle WAIT (About 2…Continue
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Futaba radio pinout from a ardupilot
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steven Thompson Dec 31, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have a Futaba radio receiver pinout from a ardupilot diagram or pinout? Thanks StevenContinue
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Steven Thompson replied to Steven Thompson's discussion Unable to run the ESC calibrations."I updated the firmware to 2.1 via Ardupilot Mega Planner and the ESC calibration now works as advertised. Still no first flight but working on it..."
bergsprekken replied to Steven Thompson's discussion Unable to run the ESC calibrations."Have you checked the motor directions are correct?"
Steven Thompson posted a discussionUnable to run the ESC calibrations.
Any hints? Is the procedure missing anything? I can arm the motors and spin it up but it wants to flip.Safety first - Remove props!Disconnect USBPut the throttle high and connect the Lipo to power the APMWhen the APM boots the lights will cycle continuouslydisconnect the Lipo and reconnect it. High PWM will be sent to the ESCs triggering calibrationDrop your throttle stick to the lowest position. You should hear confirmation/arming beeps. Move the throttle to confirm all ESCs are armed and…See More
Steven Thompson replied to Steven Thompson's discussion Difficulties arming motors."That is still how my arducopter is functioning. The setup is from udrones. It is also worth mentioning I start with the rudder/throttle centered and at 0% throttle and not centered/centered.
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DeveloperR_Lefebvre replied to Steven Thompson's discussion Difficulties arming motors.
"Steven, I think something is wrong with your setup. That's not how the program is supposed to work.
Are you flying a quad or a heli?"
DeveloperRandy replied to Steven Thompson's discussion Difficulties arming motors.
"Weird, I've never had that experience. For me it's always, hold the throttle down, then hold rudder to the right for about 5~6 seconds..."
Steven Thompson replied to Steven Thompson's discussion Futaba radio pinout from a ardupilot"Everything appears to be sorted. Thanks everyone for thier help.
Steven"
ModeratorJohn Church replied to Steven Thompson's discussion Futaba radio pinout from a ardupilot
"Got a servo? Plug it into the rx and see what does what."
3D RoboticsChris Anderson replied to Steven Thompson's discussion Futaba radio pinout from a ardupilot
"I'm not sure I'm following the question. You have APM? ArduPlane or ArduCopter code? Already ready the manuals with all the RC connections shown?"
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