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Can an APM be mounted upside down?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Drone Savant Jan 27. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I'm fabricating a new quad frame, and I want to mount an APM 2.5 on the bottom, upside down, facing forward, of course. Can this be done? Is there a setting in MP, or will it think it is upside down…Continue
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Thomas Rutter commented on Timothy Reuter's blog post An Open Letter to Google Chairman Eric Schmidt on DronesThomas Rutter replied to Andrew Chapman's discussion Power Module v2.0 suggestion: multiple outputs in the group ArduCopter User Group"I bought one of those pdm's. I thought it was junk. So I made my own, like this.
You'll need:
Deans ultra wire
Batt connectors, motor connectors
Automotive ring clips
2) 1/4 by 3/8 or 1/2 Stainless steel bolts and nuts.
Neoprene foam
Cut…"
Drone Savant replied to Thomas Rutter's discussion Can an APM be mounted upside down?"Thomas depending on your goals you can do what you are requesting with at the very least this alternative flight controller (current revision NOT nav capable on…"
Michael Pursifull replied to Thomas Rutter's discussion Can an APM be mounted upside down?"In short, it will flip out, if you just mount and pray."
Michael Pursifull replied to Thomas Rutter's discussion Can an APM be mounted upside down?"Hugh: it doesn't matter how you orient the copter during calibration, it will not change the board orientation."
Michael Pursifull replied to Thomas Rutter's discussion Can an APM be mounted upside down?"As Chris said, you can code to it, or wait. There is reason to believe it might be a feature in the near future."
Michael Pursifull replied to Thomas Rutter's discussion Can an APM be mounted upside down?"It most likely will not work for you right now.
Tridge added support for different orientations, in preparation for PX4, but I think that is in master, not a released version, and I think it is in ArduPlane, but I'm not certain if the property…"
Thomas Rutter replied to Thomas Rutter's discussion Can an APM be mounted upside down?"I'll let you know, Thanks, T."
3D RoboticsChris Anderson replied to Thomas Rutter's discussion Can an APM be mounted upside down?
"I think you'll need to go into the code and change some orientation settings, especially the mag. (or use an external mag that's faced right-side up. "
Hugues replied to Thomas Rutter's discussion Can an APM be mounted upside down?"Hi,
In version 2.9, go in mission planner, arducopter level, and launch the calibration. It will ask you to place the quad in all directions , so i guess you could place the APM upside down"
Thomas Rutter posted a discussionCan an APM be mounted upside down?
I'm fabricating a new quad frame, and I want to mount an APM 2.5 on the bottom, upside down, facing forward, of course. Can this be done? Is there a setting in MP, or will it think it is upside down and FLIP-OUT? I can save some weight and less parts, etc...Thanks, TomSee More
Thomas Rutter commented on Chris Anderson's group ArduCopter User Group"HELP!!! I'm new, but a highly experienced heli guy.Just finished a large, (840mm) custom hexa. It worked perfect. Then I downloaded an update and now my aileron stick thinks it's an elevator. Not good. Do I need to do a reset and…"
Thomas Rutter replied to Chris Anderson's discussion ArduCopter 2.3 released"Hi Rui,
I just ordered a complete board from you. Please put the version in it that will work for hexa.
The frame is a S-606 from Infinity Hobby. Good frame. 600 mm from motor to motor.
Cobra 2217's, 960 KV, 10 by 4.5 props from Innovative…"
Thomas Rutter replied to Chris Anderson's discussion ArduCopter 2.3 released"Hi all,
I'm just about to order a complete board from Udrones. I'm confused about the versions now.
It comes with V1.4. Am I gonna be OK with a Hex with that version?
Advice greatly appreciated.
I'm building a custom hex.
Thancks. Tom"
Thomas Rutter commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post How to boost your 2.4Ghz Spektrum/JR Transmitter signal!"The xps module only fits the old optic tx's. Bummer"
Thomas Rutter commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post How to boost your 2.4Ghz Spektrum/JR Transmitter signal!"I just saw this today, and joined today. Been thinking about it.
The only way to make this work with an A9 would be to bust open the case of the Spectra module,
desolder the antenna lead, and attach an sma cable there with a male end on the other…"
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- About Me:
- I have been building and flying and crashing both standard pod and boom helis as well as coaxials, for about 10 years.
Semi-retired high end home theater guy, and all around gadget guy.
- Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
- My main object in building helis is to gain enough knowledge to create a "heavy lift" heli, (cameras and long duration), that is an AUAV. (autonomous unmanned....). I know of every heli auto-pilot available to civilians, and they are all high dig, and made in other countries.
I need a product like this....
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