"It runs also nice in my Nexus 4 but the problem is than can't connect an OTG cable to the N4, so no posibility to connect 3DR. A bluetooth link its very suitable (like in AUtoquad)
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Compass mag_field hard interference: solved
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian forbes Apr 16, 2012. 14 Replies 3 Likes
I had really hard mag_field interferences compass in one of my custom copters (see Tridge analysis done in…Continue
Arducopter 2.1.1. alpha Loiter proposal
Started this discussion. Last reply by afernan Jan 17, 2012. 37 Replies 0 Likes
I´ve been working some weeks in a code for improvement of LOITER since I found not good enough for me (IMHO) the one of AC2.1.1.r8 (and previous up to 2.0.49). I´ve started with the AP-NG that I´ve…Continue
2.0.47
Started this discussion. Last reply by afernan Oct 12, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I was wayting that Jason open this discussion page "2.0.47"( as usual in previous updates) in order to joint all experiences on 2.0.47, so we avoid the dispersion we have now.I´d sugest that allways…Continue
Quadropter flight time
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Pursifull Sep 21, 2011. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I´ve did a small numerical exercise in order to improve the flight time for an electrical quadropter. I did for a family of 5 quadropter weights from 500g to 1.5Kg, dry mass, (without battery).The…Continue
Tags: battery, duration, quadcopter, quadropter, AC2
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afernan commented on Arthur Benemann's blog post [Update] DroidPlanner v0.7.5"Just did a flight test on v0.7.5 including guided mode
http://vimeo.com/64580623
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afernan commented on afernan's blog post DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)"Comment by afernan just now
Delete CommentTESTS on v0.7.5 (from github)I´ve tested this version on mu NEXUS 7 and 3DR link. See this video showing new performances including GUIDED mode.
In summary, much more stable. Works very well all…"
afernan commented on Arthur Benemann's blog post DroidPlanner - Ground Control Station for Android devices"TESTS on v0.7.5 (from github)I´ve tested this version on mu NEXUS 7 and 3DR link. See this video showing new performances including GUIDED mode.
In summary, much more stable. Works very well all modes tested.
Small bug in GUIDED. You need to…"
afernan commented on Arthur Benemann's blog post DroidPlanner - Ground Control Station for Android devices"@Arthur:
I´ve giving a try to your last update v0.6.0.
Thats really nice. It solved all crash problems when changing the screen. Also loved the new plane look.
I´ve tesded several modes (Stabilice, RTL, AUTO missions: all worked…"
Arthur Benemann commented on afernan's blog post DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)"@afernan: That's way if possible I would like to debug this with you. Nexus 7 is one of the most popular devices. Can we schedule a meting via skype or Gtalk (answer through a PM with your mail)?
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afernan commented on afernan's blog post DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)"BTW, a "follow me" can be implemented quite stright forward (I guess) by using the GPS position of the GCS terminal itself and sending it back to copter with a gap of distance-height, although the GPS position on the terminal is not very…"
afernan commented on afernan's blog post DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)"Arthur:
sometimes this kinda problems are "terminat" dependant, I mean, this problem can happen in Nexus7 and not in other terminals (and vv). I have also a Nexus4 (both from Google) and not all software works the same in both. In…"
Arthur Benemann commented on afernan's blog post DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)"Thanks for the feedback everyone.
@James: I'm happy to hear it works with an 'unrooted' device, It should is just that I haven't tested.
@afernan: I'll let you now when I'm about to release some big change in…"
afernan commented on afernan's blog post DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)"@Arthur: thanks for your detailled answer.
I´ll follow your issues list in github to help debuging you. I could fly test updates for you before releasing if you want (I did it in AC early phases).
About my comments:
edition of WP´s:
in…"
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James masterman commented on afernan's blog post DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)"This is a really great bit of software Arthur. I've been testing it on an unrooted $99 'audiosonic' brand 7" tablet from (the Australian version of) K-Mart. Seems to work fine on the ground - the hud moves and the map…"
Arthur Benemann commented on afernan's blog post DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)"Here is a list of previous DroidPlanner posts:
SmartAP controlled by DroidPlanner
[Update] DroidPlanner v0.5.0 - Now with USB support
[Update] DroidPlanner v0.4.0 - Ground Control Station for Android d...
[Update] DroidPlanner v0.3 - Ground Control…"
Arthur Benemann commented on afernan's blog post DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)"Follow me also on the list:
https://github.com/arthurbenemann/droidplanner/issues/2
But I will work on the core functionality first."
Arthur Benemann commented on afernan's blog post DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)"Thanks for sharing the video afernan. It's great to hear that people are using the app :).
Just as a notice for everyone, the phone probably does not need to be rooted (but I haven't tried on…"
Stefano Santucci commented on afernan's blog post DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)"I suggest to plan also a "follow me"
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DroidPlanner & 3DR flight test (APM for Android)
Posted on April 7, 2013 at 12:30pm 12 Comments 11 Likes
I´ve succeeded to use the DroidPlanner (by A. Benemann) software with my Arducopter using a 3DR telemetry link in a real flight tests on the field.
To do that you'll need a couple of things:
- OTG (On The Go) USB cable (3€ in Amazon)
- A "rooted" Android…
Continue ARDUCOPTER SONAR - what´s the best?
Posted on August 7, 2011 at 3:30am 24 Comments 2 Likes
Sorry to insist, but SONAR in 2.0.37 was perfect.
Please have a look to this video. This is using 2.0.37, defaults PIDs and the behaviour, I consider almost perfect.
Same hardware with 2.0.38 is really much worst and oscillating. Maybe it could be re-consider to come back to the 2.0.37 philosophy.
Noise problems are ALL solved isolating and…
Continue Arducopter 2.0.38 Flight test - Wind effect
Posted on August 5, 2011 at 3:30pm 9 Comments 2 Likes
I want to add this discussion to record experiences in flight test from 2.0.38 and on mainly in RTL, LOITER and AUTO. Also to analise the effect of the WIND, that for me is THE big problem. I´ve tested several days my copter in different wind conditions. Below is a summary of my conclussions.
RTL flight tests
We can say that RTL works, but depending on wind conditions and direction of the wind in the moment of…
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