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MAVLINK not connecting in windows8 (Xbee)

Started this discussion. Last reply by jbabio Nov 15, 2012. 6 Replies

Hi,I´ve recently updated my laptop to windows8 and dowloaded the APM planner 1.2.17 (ZIP versión since the .msi will not install) and it runs but when I try to connect the telemetry (Xbee) the…Continue

Tags: MAVLINK error, Windows 8

2.4Ghz Xbee Pro S1 - Antenna replacement

Started this discussion. Last reply by Søren Kuula Oct 24, 2012. 13 Replies

Hi,The Wire Antenna of my 2.4Ghz Xbee Pro S1 was lost (ripped). Could someone tell me If there is a source to purchase "original" antennas for repair?I've read that any cable (multi or single core)…Continue

Tags: repair, replacement, antenna, 2.4ghz, Xbee

Current sensing (safely) for Heavy Octo?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gabriel Dec 10, 2012. 8 Replies

Hi everyone,I'm building a heavy Octo for aerial photo & video based on the APM2 board + Carbon Core Octocopter1000 with 360 Pano Mount and Mega Radius camera mount.The power is provided by two…Continue

 

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jbabio commented on Jani Hirvinen's blog post jDrones News: jD-IOBoard v1.0
"Yes it is. I've have the issue with Latitude displaying and sometimes phantom values appear briefly on RPM (no sensor installed), Speed or other values. Does someone tried it with the original FLD-02 from frsky? could someone confirm…"
Dec 21, 2012
jbabio commented on Jani Hirvinen's blog post jDrones News: jD-IOBoard v1.0
"I have the JD-IOboard installed on my system with the FrSky firmware connecting the APM 2.0 to the FrSky D8R-II Plus. The system also has Xbee telemetry for APM planner but I use FrSky telemetry to display RSSI and other data on my TX when…"
Dec 14, 2012
Gabriel replied to jbabio's discussion Current sensing (safely) for Heavy Octo?
"Great sensor ! just what I need ^^ Thank you Nick. But do you think this sensor is compatible with APM ?Do I Just need to connect it to port A2 ? Thank you very much for your help, my problem is almost solved ^^""
Dec 10, 2012
Nick Arsov replied to jbabio's discussion Current sensing (safely) for Heavy Octo?
"Hi Gabriel, Here it is a good high current sensor - http://www.hitecrcd.com/products/aircraft-radios-receivers-and-accesories/telemetry/hts-c200.html You have to follow the APM documentation on where to connect the sensor -…"
Dec 10, 2012
Gabriel replied to jbabio's discussion Current sensing (safely) for Heavy Octo?
"Hi ! Thanks for the links !I would need to measure about 180-200A, I've got an APM 2.5 with its power module (90A max).What would I need to do, where do I need to connect the sensor's output ?  Would it work like the original power…"
Dec 10, 2012
jbabio replied to jbabio's discussion MAVLINK not connecting in windows8 (Xbee)
"Hi, I have no time last week to try but today I've upgraded to 1.2.20 on startup and the problem has gone, no need to install aditional software.   Thanks."
Nov 15, 2012
Serge Gonzales replied to jbabio's discussion MAVLINK not connecting in windows8 (Xbee)
"Turns out brown wire that goes into CTS slid loose from the plastic connector. Popped it back in and now it's connecting flawlessly :D."
Nov 14, 2012
Serge Gonzales replied to jbabio's discussion MAVLINK not connecting in windows8 (Xbee)
"Doing some more bench testing, what works for me is while trying to connect, if it hangs while getting params, try unplugging your com and plugging back. Seems to work for my 3DR. "
Nov 14, 2012
Serge Gonzales replied to jbabio's discussion MAVLINK not connecting in windows8 (Xbee)
"I'm using 1.2.19 and I'm getting the same problem. I'm using windows 7. Im getting about a 5% success rate getting a solid lock on telemetry. I think there's a bug with the updated mission planner. "
Nov 14, 2012
Andrew replied to jbabio's discussion MAVLINK not connecting in windows8 (Xbee)
"You can try downloading 1.2.18.msi as it supports windows 8. I was having the same issues as you with .17 although I was able to make it work and posted how here. Its a short thread, solution is a couple of comments down.  It would…"
Nov 13, 2012
jbabio replied to jbabio's discussion MAVLINK not connecting in windows8 (Xbee)
"No one getting same error?"
Nov 13, 2012
jbabio posted a discussion

MAVLINK not connecting in windows8 (Xbee)

Hi,I´ve recently updated my laptop to windows8 and dowloaded the APM planner 1.2.17 (ZIP versión since the .msi will not install) and it runs but when I try to connect the telemetry (Xbee) the process starts and then stops at the following screen:After this I get "connection failed" and pressing "Exception details" this is what I…See More
Nov 6, 2012
jbabio replied to Hai Tran's discussion Michael Oborne 's code in the group ArduIMU Gimbal Controller
"Here you have a couple of videos of the gimbal running the Code."
Oct 25, 2012
Søren Kuula replied to jbabio's discussion 2.4Ghz Xbee Pro S1 - Antenna replacement
"Hi, You need 0.95 times a quarter average wavelength. That is 0.95/4 * 300,000,000,000[mm/sec]/2,450,000,000[sec^-1]=about 29mm of wire. Regards Soren"
Oct 24, 2012
jbabio replied to Hai Tran's discussion Michael Oborne 's code in the group ArduIMU Gimbal Controller
"Hi, I've installed Michael Oborne's code on my Arduimu V3 installed, below the camera, in the bottom of my "Mega Radius" gimbal mounted on the "Pano Mount", a panoramic 3rd axis driven by…"
Oct 23, 2012
jbabio replied to Oliver's discussion ArduPlane won't arm engine
"Errata: I wrote "power came straight from the BEC" but was intended to be "power came straight from the Battery""
Oct 15, 2012

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