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APM 2.8

Posted by Paul N Braida M.E on February 2, 2016 at 7:25am

I have on order an APM2.8 with the M8N GPs/compass option.

What I need now is  a manual,wiring & installation info as well as software to calibrate/install the control on my quad copter.

I tried the 3DR site but found nothing.

Any assistance is appreciated!

Thanks

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  • Francisco K February 8, 2016 at 4:06pm

    If you don't mind me asking, why didn't you go with the Pixhawk flight controller instead of the APM 2.8?

    • Paul N Braida M.E > Francisco K February 8, 2016 at 5:09pm

      Well I have a Quanum Nova with an APM 2.5 in it and the APM 2.8 is essentially an APM 2.6, plus the unit with GPS/compass module was only $52 online I decided to go this route.

      Although I've heard of it I'm not familiar with the PixHawk.

      Any pro's or con's?

  • Steve Foster February 2, 2016 at 7:38am

    http://copter.ardupilot.com/

    • Paul N Braida M.E > Steve Foster February 2, 2016 at 9:14am

      I went to the site but any page I tried to go to came back as "this page not available"

      Any particular file I should look for ?

      I need an install and wiring manual.

      • Steve Foster > Paul N Braida M.E February 2, 2016 at 9:25am

        http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/connecting-the-apm2/

        You sould start at the beginning, "Home" and read everything, then do it again, and again, until you start to understand how things work. If you just want a quad to fly, with little input from you, get a phantom or one of the many clones. BTW, an APM 2.8 is a clone/knockoff.

        • Paul N Braida M.E > Steve Foster February 2, 2016 at 9:51am

          Thanks much steve!

          I do fly an Eflite Blade 350 QX3 quad.

          I'd like to know the wiring for the LED's that confirm GPS lock and system armed.

          What is the arming procedure? I'm using my Spektrum DX6 radio

          Any chance I could have your personal mail address so I could contact you directly?

          Mine is arissluap@gmail.com

          Send mail any time.

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            Gary Mortimer > Paul N Braida M.E February 2, 2016 at 10:14am

            All the information is there Paul, just start on page one and work trough it. http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/common-apm-board-leds/ There is too much for one person to help you with via email. Its all in the wiki, which really is an excellent resource.

            • Paul N Braida M.E > Gary Mortimer February 2, 2016 at 12:11pm

              One last question.I'm told that the APM 2.8 is a clone.

              A clone of what?

              • MarkM > Paul N Braida M.E February 3, 2016 at 8:26am

                An APM 2.5 or APM 2.6 depending on if it has an internal compass or not.

                • Paul N Braida M.E > MarkM February 3, 2016 at 8:36am

                  It has an external module with GPS & compass.I guess it is a APM 2.6 clone then.

                  Not bad for $40

                  The module is an M8N

                  Where can I find info on adding external LED's for Arming and GPS lock?

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