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benperu24 replied to benperu24's discussion How to adjust the CH7 with APM planner

"Thank you Arashi :) I find to put ch7 in RTL. I think that locked is "Stabilize" (that's my Y6 to Stabilize automatically). Sorry for my English, as I am French, I use sometimes google translation. thank you ben "

Apr 13, 2012

arashi replied to benperu24's discussion How to adjust the CH7 with APM planner

"On the Mission Planner - Configuration - ArduCopter screen, you can set ch6 and ch7 using the drop down selections. Ch7 can be set to RTL. I don't know what "lock" is? "

Apr 12, 2012

benperu24 replied to benperu24's discussion How to test the sonar with APM planner?

"Hello Dave :) I have a question about the sonar. Is it possible to connect multiple sonar on the APM card ? (For example, before, behind, on the sides) thank you Ben "

Apr 12, 2012

benperu24 posted a discussion

How to adjust the CH7 with APM planner

Hello :)I would like to know if it is possible to settle the ch 6 and ch 7 with APM planner?I would like to make a RTL and lock.I can't find a topic that speaks to this subject.Thank youKing regardsBen See More

Apr 11, 2012

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benperu24 replied to benperu24's discussion How to test the sonar with APM planner?

"GREAT ! :) Thank you very much Dave"

Apr 10, 2012

Dave replied to benperu24's discussion How to test the sonar with APM planner?

"You need to go into CLI and type "test" and then "sonar". It will then output the sonar reading in centimetres."

Apr 10, 2012

benperu24 replied to benperu24's discussion How to test the sonar with APM planner?

"with the guide: ( http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/AC2_sensorGUI ) I get the following test (see picture). My sonar is positioned like this example: ( http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/AC2_Sonar ) I put my finger in front with the…"

Apr 10, 2012

benperu24 posted a discussion

How to test the sonar with APM planner?

Hello :)As the title suggests, I would like to know how I can test the sonar (MB 1200) with the APM software planner, (I have version 1.1.63.) If it is not possible, how can I do? please I hope this matter will be used to people asking the same question ! Thank you very muchKing regards BenSee More

Apr 10, 2012

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benperu24 replied to benperu24's discussion Problem with ESC calibration

"Emile the error came from me, I have not translated your response correctly The error was that I do not connected the wires of the engine on the receiver directly (entry 3, throttle) This is why I'm sorry! ESC are calibrated but in the…"

Mar 19, 2012

emile replied to benperu24's discussion Problem with ESC calibration

"Ben what kind of ESCs do you have? What you say is very strange. Procedure should be same for every ESC unless there is a problem with your radio. If you plug the radio in APM and use the planner what are the values you see in…"

Mar 19, 2012

benperu24 replied to benperu24's discussion Problem with ESC calibration

"Hello Emile, I have two questions for you: I followed what you said and ESC calibrates itself in disorder, let me explain: - I tried to calibrate the ESC 1 and it did not work, ESC 2 it did not work, ESC 3 and it works, ESC 4, it did not work, 5…"

Mar 19, 2012

benperu24 replied to benperu24's discussion Problem with ESC calibration

"Thank you Jason for these details, not I never calibrate of before ESC, I followed the instructions on the site. I could see what my remote control emits Monday. I didn't understand (sorry I am beginner in English), the ESC does not accept the…"

Mar 17, 2012

Developerjasonshort replied to benperu24's discussion Problem with ESC calibration

"Have you ever calibrated an ESC before? One thing that got me at first was the fact that the ESC expected a minimum PWM from my radio. My radio outputted 1120 at low throttle, and the ESC wouldn't accept anything above about1080 before…"

Mar 16, 2012

benperu24 replied to benperu24's discussion Problem with ESC calibration

" Thank you Emile for responding and for clarification of the beeps. I did what you said to calibrate the ESC and sometimes the ESC calibre and sometimes no (see symptoms). Kind regards Ben "

Mar 16, 2012

emile replied to benperu24's discussion Problem with ESC calibration

"You should try this method because I was not able to use authomatic calibration: With NO BATTERY CONNECTED, plug the three-wire plug of the ESC you want to calibrate into the throttle channel of your RC receiver. Turn on your transmitter and push…"

Mar 16, 2012

benperu24 posted a discussion

Problem with ESC calibration

Hello every body ! I am beginner in the field and I am French then I am sorry for the errors spelling or grammar to.I would like to set up a prototype in Y6 for my internship and I decided to follow the steps on this site.Unfortunately I have a problem when I want to do the calibration of the ESCI think following the configuration steps (- First time setup - ESC calibration - Setting corect prop management - Connecting camera) Here's the problems: I can't calibrate the ESC. There are different…See More

Mar 16, 2012

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