"Hi Jan
I didn't know that you are using an APM1 board,
I dont know maybe some of the dev's can chime in here.
Would the APM 1's accelerometers and gyro' have anything to do with this .....are they as sensitive to vibe as…"
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APM 2.5 not recognized in Windows either on USB or 3 DR Radio
Started this discussion. Last reply by theo van niekerk Mar 10. 2 Replies 0 Likes
HI GuysQuick one, i Hope someone can help.I was busy doing some setting changes on APM 2.5 and had just disconnected the lipo when the - lead briefly shorted on the + lead while the + was still…Continue
Flying with a quad? and Lipos
Started Oct 6, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys i hope someone can give me some pointersim heading to the us for holiday in december.and was hoping to take my fpv quay along ..anyone flown around with these things before....will be flying…Continue
APM1 gone Wonkey
Started Aug 6, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hey Guys Any idea what the heck is going on here????2012-08-06 21-57-42 from theo van Niekerk on…Continue
Ardupilot APM1 For Sale
Started Jul 5, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Im Selling my APM1 Fully soldered Obviously been flying it........so has to be.PPM Firmware has been Flashed and failsave confirmed working,APM1+IMU Shield + GPS + MAG Asking $220 + Shipping Decided…Continue
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theo van niekerk replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 / 2.9.1 released"I must say i look forward to your response...."
theo van niekerk replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 / 2.9.1 released"Hi Jan
solid piece the full size of the APM PCB, made some cuts to recess the pins.....wont be needed if its in a case.
i have an idea that the the "mass" of the tape greatly dampens any vibration, kinda like dynamat on the sheetmetal of…"
theo van niekerk replied to Craig Elder's discussion APM Copter 2.9.1.b has been released"ran thru 4 batteries today, all either auto or guided missions.....not a glitch.........;-)"
theo van niekerk replied to Craig Elder's discussion APM Copter 2.9.1.b has been released"Good TO Know...;-) was just asking?
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theo van niekerk replied to Craig Elder's discussion APM Copter 2.9.1.b has been released"Just a thought guys could we be hitting the ceiling of the 2560 processing power thus causing all these "unexplained" dodgy stuff happening????
As I said just a thought ??"
theo van niekerk commented on Marco Robustini's blog post ArduCopter 2.9.2ß: position hold near "DJI Wookong-M" performance!"Within reason again...
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theo van niekerk commented on Marco Robustini's blog post ArduCopter 2.9.2ß: position hold near "DJI Wookong-M" performance!"@marco, agreed however that would also mean then we could of position hold indoors? with no GPS plugged in....
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theo van niekerk commented on Marco Robustini's blog post ArduCopter 2.9.2ß: position hold near "DJI Wookong-M" performance!"Marco would i be correct in assuming that in theory we will be able to have position hold without gps....??? within reason....
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theo van niekerk replied to Craig Elder's discussion APM Copter 2.9.1.b has been released"What you could also do is to tilt the motors ever so slighly 2-3degrees in order to have thrust assist with the yaw and not just rely on torque from the motors/props. i have done this on a octo and the yaw is bulletproof. DJI does the same on…"
theo van niekerk replied to Craig Elder's discussion APM Copter 2.9.1.b has been released"LIttle Micro i just finished flying 2.9.1b
I had to take Rate P right down to .05 AUW is 250g....and she will lift a gopro...pretty insane.
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theo van niekerk replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 / 2.9.1 released"Hi Randy
Thx yes i have since done live calibration and tirned auto learning off.
I will be redoing the power distrobution soon and hopefully that resolves it.
here are some pice of my GPS setup,
As i mentioned what i did was to split a…"
theo van niekerk replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 / 2.9.1 released"Thx Randy
I do however have a small probel the Y axis on the mag when autolearning is like 500+ offset,
i have a CF plate between all the DC power distro and a Copper PCB about 15cm2 on the gps, could this the fact that any residual emi is…"
theo van niekerk replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter 2.9 / 2.9.1 released"Hey Guys
Just rebuilt another frame, i had a look and could not find the XYZ vibration range anywhere
could someone tell me if these are in line.
in is complete flight 2nd is zoomed in on first stab section.
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theo van niekerk replied to Randy's discussion AC 2.9.1 vs 2.8.1 GPS accuracy"hey guys
Built a new top cover for my 2012 steadidrone quad....
will test this tomorow and let you know hte results.
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theo van niekerk commented on Duran - SteadiDrone's blog post WHAT A PHANTOM SHOULD LOOK LIKE INSIDE..."Nicely Done Duran, i don't think you need the 3a BEC as the naza's led module has 5v Bec built in, and is also used to do battery voltage measurement. i don't have a Naza led/bec to open up and look inside but I'm pretty sure if…"
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I wonder how long its going to take for us all to be buzzing around in quads rather than cars????
Posted on June 30, 2012 at 12:31am 12 Comments 1 Like
Droidworx AD8 HL with gopro hardmounted on landing gear
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 4:46am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Quick video from Octo......
Motors - RCtiger 2814 - 10
12" gemfans for now.......
30 amp esc.
wookong m.....
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