So I am having some issues with my APM. I was using it on a Bixler platform for a while, then I decided that I would attempt a multi rotor (T-Copter). The specs of what I bought are at the bottom. I am having troubles with GPS lock. When I first was flying the plane it worked very well GPS lock no problem. But now after switching to Arducopter I get no GPS lock at all, an I can't even get it to go back into Ardrupilot and get a GPS lock. The GPS does have power, the red light is a solid red. I know some say there is a update required for LEA-6H?
When in Ardrupilot I get the blinking blue light then a solid yellow light
When in Ardrucopter I get a solid red light then when armed I get the flashing lights.
No Idea if any of this helps but this is what I get when I go into terminal and test the GPS
| BR-APMPWRKT | APM 2.5+ Assembled Set (Top entry) [GPS Module:uBlox LEA-6H GPS module] [Power Module Options:XT60 connector] | 1 | $229.99 | $229.99 |
| ^ AC-0005-01-APM25 | Ardupilot Mega 2.5 Case, Top entry | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ BR-ArduPilotMega-05 | APM 2.5 ArduPilot Mega 2.5 Fully Assembled -Top entry- | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ CA-0001-06 | EM-406/uBlox/MTK Adapter Cable 10 cm | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ CA-0001-33 | DF13 6 Position Connector 15 cm | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ KT-APM25-Cable | Telemetry adapter cable for APM 2.5 (Radio, OSD) | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ PR-0001-13 | 3x08 Pin Header | 2 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ PR-0001-14 | 3x14 Pin Header | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ PR-0001-22 | 1x02 Pin Header (H=4mm) | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ PR-0001-23 | 2x03 Pin Header (H=4mm) | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ PR-0001-26 | 2.00 Shunts | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ USBA-MICROUSB | Micro USB Cable | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ BR-3DRLEA-6 | 3DR GPS uBlox LEA-6 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ^ BR-APMPWR | APM Power Module with XT60 Connectors | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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The cheap 3DR GPS as a dud. I have 2 and they were a waste of money. APM is a brick without a reliable GPS. Just finding stat lock is only the start of the problems with these.
You have most likely worked this out by now but it may help others to know this.