I've just released ArduPlane 2.63
This is a bug fix release, with the following changes:
- fixed MAVLink code to allow update of the last waypoint in flight (updating one waypoint at a time is unusual, and the code had a off by one bug that prevented it working for the last waypoint)
- ensure output channel is enabled on a DO_SET_SERVO command
- only set manual channels in failsafe code
- fixed handling of DO_REPEAT_SERVO command
- added new auto GPS detection to fix startup with no GPS attached, and correct detection of GPS type when the GPS is attached after startup
- fixed support for reversed throttle servo setups
The main reason for this release was the poor startup performance when no GPS was attached. Thanks to everyone who reported that!
Cheers, Tridge
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I made a short flight this weekend with ArduPlane 2.63 and I was very impressed with how well the plane handled the wind. I wasn't actually looking for any change even though I had read a little here about some improvements in this regard. I was standing there watching the plane and said to the person next to me, "Wow, the plane is actually crabbing!" It was obvious in the air, but even more so in the log.
The difference between air speed and ground speed says we had a steady 10 mph wind, but I'm sure it gusted higher. The wind direction was close to perpendicular to the leg the plane is on in the attached image. The plane held that crab angle throughout the leg, but the flight path is beautifully straight considering the wind. Ditto the leg between waypoints 4 and 5, which might be as close to perpendicular as the other leg to the actual wind direction.
Really, really nice. Well done.
Thanks,
Paul
Hi andrew, thank you for your work!
now in 2.63 some gps modules with 9600 bps settings is automaticaly detected without additional code changes!
I successfully tested globaltop pa6c module with 3339 chipset
I tried 2.63 indoor "on the table" and found an oddity. although that the controller is stationary if the point of GPS drift is deflected horizon roll and pitch up to 5 degrees. I believe that the change of position should not affect the level of the horizon.
please check out this bugreport. http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/issues/detail?id=762
I've researched it, and it proves that circle mode is entered with no reason, and the mode does not work as expected then, (unlike when invoked in a normal way)
There's something wrong with the first 20 sec failsafe - after that FS works fine (but most will be crashed till then.)
2.63 worked well here, except for one awful thing: on RC signal loss, it applied full aireron to one side, and spiraled down until I switched transmitter on.
Of course i verified that Auto, Stabilized, FBW-A and RTL works fine.
Also, in the config I set RTL as both short and long solution for signal loss, yet on ground tests prove that it goes into circle mode first, then RTL.
Is the full-aileron catastrophe a known bug ? - I cannot imagine what else that would be, if not a bug.
I just flew 2.63 fine, except that when I use airspeed sensor plane loses some alt in tight turns in RTL mode, but just for a while and then it regains it. Any idea on what to setup in my case? Thanks 3D Robotics and Tridge!
Look forward to having the new release Andrew...,
Thnaks!
Aami
Hi Andrew,
I've attached the log file for the Mount servo chattering issue for Rc5,6 and 7 channels (only one of them is chattering coincidentally), it happens even the GPS has good 3D lock and airspeed is enabled!
Cheers,
Aami
Hey guys
Something a bit off topic. I cant seem to get the CLI going. when I click on terminal in the MP and hit enter 3 times nothing happens. I try again and again but nothing. Just a whole bunch of text starts to fill the terminal display.
Its been doing this for while now and I have posted a few times about this but cant get it sorted. all the other functions of the MP work fine.
Its an APM1 1280. any help would be great, thanks.
I have installed Arduplane v2.63 on my APM 1280 via mission Planner 1.2.11 and do not get any GPS lock on the Planner or on the board. The GPS module have lock as per the solid blue LED. I have followed the steps as per the troubleshooting guide to no avail. Power supply is via USB, so no power issues. Changed and checked cables, no problem.
Installed and ran GPS_MTK_Test from the sketch tools and the GPS works without issues.
How can I set the GPS protocol in Arduplane v2.63?
Hi Andrew,
I've just updated to 6.3 and noticed that the outputs from Rc5, Rc6 and Rc7 for mount control causes servo chattering every 14 seconds! It seems there is a regular noise coming out from these channels which causes servos jumping every 14-15 seconds!
Thanks!
Aami
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