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Free cnc parts if you can help me write code.

Started May 15 0 Replies

Hi Everyone,Im trying and strugling to write some custom code for my gimbal mount. If you can write code and need some parts cutting for your multirotor (or anything) maybe we can do a deal.Basically…Continue

Tags: mode, mount, code, gimble

My Brain is Melting, usual newbie help required please. MkII

Started Mar 9 0 Replies

Hello All, Anyone fancy shedding some light on arduino code altering. …Continue

Tags: compile, code, ppm, arduino

LAUNCHING FROM A MOVING BOAT, CAN IT BE DONE?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Noth666 Mar 12. 32 Replies

 Hi Everyone,Im pretty sure it cant be done but I thought i would put it out there anyway.  The boat is a 20-30ft fishing boat that will be out in open waters off the coast by about a mile or so. I…Continue

FRSKY PPM SETUP HELP REQUIRED PLEASE.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Randy May 9. 31 Replies

Hi All, Im having a bit of brain fade. Having just upgraded to 2.9.1 from 2.7.3 its been a while since Ive had to do much setup. Ive also added a frsky d4r-II rx in ppm mode to the mix. Ive already…Continue

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Free cnc parts if you can help me write code.

Hi Everyone,Im trying and strugling to write some custom code for my gimbal mount. If you can write code and need some parts cutting for your multirotor (or anything) maybe we can do a deal.Basically I am trying to get the gimbal neutral and retract function on my multirotor to be activated by a switch on my transmitter. It seems like the code is only for arduplane and is only enabled by a mavlink message.My cnc machine is only a desk top one (roland mdx20) that is capable of cutting 210mm x…See More
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DeveloperRandy replied to alex corbett's discussion FRSKY PPM SETUP HELP REQUIRED PLEASE.
"KevinB,     Yes, I think that's all that's required.  Move the ppm encoder's handlign of channel 3 to 1."
May 9
Kevin B replied to alex corbett's discussion FRSKY PPM SETUP HELP REQUIRED PLEASE.
"Randy, to me it looks like PPM_Encoder.h by default sends all servos centered, and servo3 gets 900us during a failsafe, which with PPM passthrough would presumably include unplugging and 32u2 failures only. I looked at the code to see if explicitly…"
May 8

DeveloperRandy replied to alex corbett's discussion FRSKY PPM SETUP HELP REQUIRED PLEASE.
"I'm a little unsure about how the ppm encoder will deal with the loss of contact with the receiver.  So the failsafe that is initiated by the receiver when it notices it's lost contact with the transmitter will be ok but I'm less…"
May 8
Kevin B replied to alex corbett's discussion FRSKY PPM SETUP HELP REQUIRED PLEASE.
"So to be clear, for Spektrum/JR/FRSky PPM... We short pins 2-3, connect PPM to pin5 (not pin1 as in wiki), change the 3 lines in radio.pde, and it will work? In this configuration, ch1 <900uS or flatline will failsafe, and the 32u2 does…"
May 8
alex corbett replied to alex corbett's discussion FRSKY PPM SETUP HELP REQUIRED PLEASE.
"Hi Angelo,  I used the stock arduino set up and program as instructed on the wiki to make the alterations. I was amazed at how simple it was to do in the end. It compiled and loaded onto the board all in one go at the touch of a button.…"
Mar 31
Beau replied to alex corbett's discussion FRSKY PPM SETUP HELP REQUIRED PLEASE.
"Angelo, I think most people use the Arduino IDE, which you can download from here: http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software It is a little particular about where you place the source code.  The first time you run the IDE it will place an…"
Mar 29
Angelo Borter replied to alex corbett's discussion FRSKY PPM SETUP HELP REQUIRED PLEASE.
"Hi. what compiler did you use to create the .hex file afterwards?"
Mar 29
Beau replied to alex corbett's discussion FRSKY PPM SETUP HELP REQUIRED PLEASE.
"I also would like to thank everyone that helped with this. Alex, I am glad to hear that works.  I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but hope to in the near future. Best regards, Beau"
Mar 19
alex corbett replied to alex corbett's discussion FRSKY PPM SETUP HELP REQUIRED PLEASE.
"Thanks to everyone who helped with this issue. I managed to sort it with Randy's short term method of altering the code.  As there was an air of uncertainty with regards to changing channel 3 (throttle references to different flight…"
Mar 18
Nate Miller replied to alex corbett's discussion My Brain is Melting, usual newbie help required please. in the group Learning to program the Ardupilot Mega
"DMP stands for digital motion processing. It's the term used by the makers of the MPU6000 for their algorythm which turns accel and gyro readings into roll and pitch angles. That particular define statement enables this feature, saving you a…"
Mar 14
alex corbett replied to alex corbett's discussion My Brain is Melting, usual newbie help required please. in the group Learning to program the Ardupilot Mega
"Cheers Nate, much appreciated. Is DMP for logging?"
Mar 14
Nate Volk replied to alex corbett's discussion My Brain is Melting, usual newbie help required please. in the group Learning to program the Ardupilot Mega
"Genius.  Thanks for helping out!!!"
Mar 14
Nate Miller replied to alex corbett's discussion My Brain is Melting, usual newbie help required please. in the group Learning to program the Ardupilot Mega
"A physical fix to the problem Sparkfun tutorial"
Mar 14
Nate Volk replied to alex corbett's discussion My Brain is Melting, usual newbie help required please. in the group Learning to program the Ardupilot Mega
"Thanks for the tip, but green wiring?  I honestly have no idea what that means  :)"
Mar 14
Nate Miller replied to alex corbett's discussion My Brain is Melting, usual newbie help required please. in the group Learning to program the Ardupilot Mega
"Try green wiring it. That's going to be the least time consuming solution for you. If you're really interested in modifying the code start looking in the folder libraries\AP_Motors. AP_MotorsQuad.cpp and .H, and AP_MotorsMatrix.cpp and .h…"
Mar 14

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Desperate to give uavs a go but worried I havnt got the time.(wife and kids) I've been flying for 20 years all sorts of craft. Currently on fpv.
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Got a 90 size gasser that I would love to turn into a uav project. Would love to be able to reach a level where waypoint navigation from my laptop is reliable.
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At 10:32am on March 3, 2012, Colin said…

Hi Alex,

I did get my tricopter flying on the APM1. It wasn't nearly as good as the KK board though. Aero mode wasn't worth trying, but stabilize was manageable. I had to turn all the D terms to zero. Others were rate_p 0.118 stab_p 5.5 and stab_yawP 7.6 - this is on an RCExplorer tricopter.

The tri was jerking a lot though, every 2 or 3 seconds I think... putting on a five degree roll or pitch and back again. Also the yaw felt sloppy.

I managed to break my GPS and needed my APM for the T3 contest on fixed wing, so I've put the tri down for now. I think it needs a lot of work

Please let me know if you have any better luck!!

Colin

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