ArduCopter Traditional Heli Altitude Hold

 

 

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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Comment by Jeff E on August 21, 2011 at 4:42pm

Great progress Malcom, finally someone is doing the test for traditional heli. too bad I sold my big heli's to fund my quads. Your vids shows promising results which makes me regret selling my helis. Anyway keep it up.

Comment by malcolm churn on August 21, 2011 at 5:14pm
Thanks jeff... yeah i'm getting there....
Comment by Rana on August 22, 2011 at 12:32am

Hats off for your great efforts !

Comment by malcolm churn on August 22, 2011 at 8:11am

Thanks Rana :)

Comment by Jonathan McLaury on 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.

 

Comment by malcolm churn on August 23, 2011 at 1:01am

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


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

Looking good Malcolm,

 

Can't wait to see to it first hand!

 

Regards

 

Martin.

Comment by malcolm churn on August 23, 2011 at 3:06pm

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

Comment by Austin Laws on January 26, 2012 at 5:50am

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.


Developer
Comment by R_Lefebvre on January 26, 2012 at 7:26am

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

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