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ArduCopter Traditional Heli Altitude Hold

Posted by malcolm churn on August 21, 2011 at 11:52am

 

 

Been out testing today with my Razor600e.

Wind was Blowing around 8-10mph on the ground, you can hear it on the video.

 

Testing altitude hold.

I'm still having trouble with the tail control but i think i have the Altitude Hold is sorted out now.

Running Code Version 2.0.38

Had a few small problems with the P value. Oscillations were pretty bad before I lowered it. 

Touched the ground a couple of times.

 

Had a few small issues when i changed to Loiter mode but i need to talk to randy.

It seems to be holding certain values when i switched out. Tried after i made the video to do some more Alt_hold

and it kept going up until it hit the same level as it was when i had it in loiter.

But i think i'm getting there.

Will post the Log file in my discussion.

 

 

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  • malcolm churn January 26, 2012 at 6:36am

    Hi Austin have a look at the wiki. I use a miniature aircraft Razor600e as you can see in the video. Robert is using a Trex600E, Randy is using a Trex 450, There are a few others using Trex500's. 

    You will need an APM 1 or APM2, the software is in a more stable state for the APM1 for Traditional Helicopters. But the APM 2 has better sensors and it wont be too long until the software is equal. The downside is, there is a wiating list for APM2.

    You will also need a Mag (compass)and optional Sonar

    This hardware will get you in the air. Have a look at the main Helicopter Discussion here.

    This is where a few of us are working through issues, talking about ideas, etc. have a read from about page 10 onwards. There is a lot of info. I also wrote a document which is a bit out of date but will give you an idea of how to connect the APM, program, Use Mission Planner,  download logs etc

  • Rob_Lefebvre January 26, 2012 at 6:26am

    Austin, what exactly do you mean by hardware?  The heli?

  • Austin Laws January 26, 2012 at 4:50am

    Looks impressive. I am hoping to do the same kinda thing but with a DSLR pan and tilt on the front. Any advice on which hardware to purchase? Thanks austin.

  • malcolm churn August 23, 2011 at 3:06pm

    Thanks Martin hopefully if the weather clears i'll get over to you :)

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    Martint BuildYourOwnDrone.co.uk August 23, 2011 at 10:28am

    Looking good Malcolm,

     

    Can't wait to see to it first hand!

     

    Regards

     

    Martin.

  • malcolm churn August 23, 2011 at 1:01am

    Hi jonathan..... yeah of course. drop me a PM.

  • Jonathan McLaury August 22, 2011 at 11:40pm

    Hey Malcom, I am having a horrible time getting my code to do anything. Could we talk sometime about what you are doing??? Thanks, JD

     

    IM me and I will give you my contact info.

     

  • malcolm churn August 22, 2011 at 8:11am

    Thanks Rana :)

  • Rana August 22, 2011 at 12:32am

    Hats off for your great efforts !

  • malcolm churn August 21, 2011 at 5:14pm
    Thanks jeff... yeah i'm getting there....
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