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ArduCopter 3DR Quad - Ready to Fly - FOR SALE

Started Nov 19, 2012 0 Replies

ACRTF2ArduCopter 3DR Quad - Ready to Fly - w/ basic electronics [Telemetry electronics:Full 2-way Telemetry 900Mhz] [Sonar sensor:MB1200 Sonar] [Frame Mode:X] [Camera Mount:Yes] [USB Cable:USB Mini-B…Continue

AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr

Started this discussion. Last reply by jonny bankz Mar 30, 2012. 24 Replies

Hi,I am working on my first Arducopter 3DR. I am through the build and have reached a block. I am not receiving any power lights on my AR8000 receiver. I have the lipo connected and what I believe to…Continue

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ArduCopter 3DR Quad - Ready to Fly - FOR SALE

ACRTF2ArduCopter 3DR Quad - Ready to Fly - w/ basic electronics [Telemetry electronics:Full 2-way Telemetry 900Mhz] [Sonar sensor:MB1200 Sonar] [Frame Mode:X] [Camera Mount:Yes] [USB Cable:USB Mini-B Cable 6 Ft.]BatteryChargerI purchased this early this year and do not have time or need for it anymore.It is in good condition. I flew it a few times, so the legs have a few scratches.Please send me your best offer. Need to sell asap.See More
Nov 19, 2012
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jonny bankz replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"OK thanks for all the help! It is now wirelessly communicating with through mission planner. What do you think I should do first to test this?"
Mar 30, 2012
Vernon Barry replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"On the Xbee shield at the heli, the pins are labeled tx and rx, you also have 2 other pins 5v and gnd for a total of 4 wires between the xbee shield and the ardupilot. Im saying disconnect those 2 pins, rx and tx at the shield and connect them…"
Mar 24, 2012
jonny bankz replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"1. I have the ground Xbee connected via USB 2. I have the heli Xbee powered via the APM with USB power only 3. I have the X-CTU utility open and set to the ground Xbee com port 4. I have clicked the read button to read the parameters of the Xbee…"
Mar 24, 2012
jonny bankz replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"Disconnected the camera mount. Thank you. "
Mar 24, 2012
Vernon Barry replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"You were able to read the parameters on what? The Xbees? If so, that means they are set to the correct baud rate (they are modems so their interface must be set to the same rate that the Ardupilot is putting out). You followed the directions and…"
Mar 24, 2012
Vernon Barry replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"Disconnect that before you strip the gears in the servo if you already haven't ruined them. Let's get you flying first, then worry about extra things like camera mounts."
Mar 24, 2012
jonny bankz replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"UPDATE: I used X0CTU with the ground XBEE-PRO connected to the laptop and the other connected the APM powered via lipo. Setting the Baud to 57600 I was able to read the parameters. Still trying to get it to read APM wireless in MP."
Mar 23, 2012
jonny bankz replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"OK somehow during this process I was able to get the motors to arm. I got that down now. I am now stuck on the Xbee communication. Looks like MP is not successfully connecting. I purchased this kit from uDrones. Not sure if they are setup and ready…"
Mar 23, 2012
Vernon Barry replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"OK, so in MP you have verfied all the motions on sticks move the appropriate controls per the directions, the mins and maxes set, you can make it arm ?"
Mar 22, 2012
Vernon Barry replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"After you follow all the first time setup, wire up your Xbees per this http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/APM1telemetry Then, still do not have any wires from the distro board and do not plug in the battery. What different than the…"
Mar 22, 2012
Vernon Barry replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"Ok, let's start that you need to wire up the radio to the APM completely and leave all the wires from the distro board disconnected. That's a little off from the directions but my point here is let's get the radio set up and know…"
Mar 22, 2012
jonny bankz replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"Here is how it is connected now."
Mar 22, 2012
jonny bankz replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"Just so I have this straight. I should have the lipo & usb connected for this right? Also should the 4 wire cable that connects the APM and the power distribution board be connected? I want to verify that I am doing this correctly. I am getting…"
Mar 22, 2012
Vernon Barry replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"Hopefully this picture was early in the process because you cannot arm if you don't have the rest of those wires connected to the receiver on the right channels! It rudder isn't connected, no way will you ever arm."
Mar 22, 2012
Vernon Barry replied to jonny bankz's discussion AR8000 not powering on from APM Arducopter 3dr
"Silent means the APM is sending correct PWM to the ESCs so that's good, but it's at low stick or off. In this state, MP should say disarmed because it's waiting for you to hold the left stick in the lower right corner for a few…"
Mar 22, 2012

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