Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me.
I added the code per http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot/wiki/Test
then compiled and uploaded the code
#define DEBUG_SUBSYSTEM 6
I go to the console and type "test". I get many options when I type "help", but not IMU.
I try it in debug and fly modes, but I can't find a way to test the IMU.
Using HappyKillmore I see no data using the USB.
When I switch from manual to stabalize I get no movement of the servo's and the motor stops. I can switch back to manual OK.
How do I even know the IMU is working?
Thanks in advance.
Mick
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Another thing I found confusing is that I uploaded the MavLink firmware and when I go in to GCS Mavlink in the GS it doesn't show the orientation in the controls. All instrument controls remain in default positions.
I also couldn't get any of the ground stations to respond to movements nor orientations.
I'm just using the USB connector.
Am I missing something here as well?
Hi Chris,
Thanks, that's working now.
I think that to make it clearer it would be good to put some very simple instructions in with the Ardupilot when it's purchased. Just a one page printout with link and which options to select to upload would clear things up a lot.
Or when using the ground station to make the upload firmware options a little clearer (maybe say Flight Mode and SImulation Mode or X-plane Mode in the options text).
Sorry about my confusion. I thought that selecting the only available option with the MavLink (which I confused with MediaTek GPS ability) with HIL was the correct option.
I was originally looking at the right manual.
I did a search for testing the IMU. That's how I found that link.
When I type test and ? I don't get the IMU or gyros option in the list.
http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/wiki/Test
This is what I get
Init ArduPilotMega 2.0
Free RAM: 2662
load_all took 2920us
using 2188 bytes of memory
Entering interactive setup mode...
If using the Arduino Serial Monitor, ensure Line Ending is set to Carriage Return.
Type 'help' to list commands, 'exit' to leave a submenu.
Visit the 'setup' menu for first-time configuration.
Move the slide switch and reset to FLY.
ArduPilotMega] test
Test Mode
test] ?
Commands:
pwm
radio
failsafe
battery
relay
waypoints
xbee
eedump
modeswitch
dipswitches
test]
I have the latest Ardupilot Mega 2 with Sheild. I just bought it from DIYDrones, per the site with APM2.1 firmware.
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/ardupilot-mega-home-page
The pin assignments on the orginal test code are different.
Does anyone know where I can find the current version of this code.
Or how I can test the Gyro positions?
Or what I might do to make this code or alternate code work?
Anything to test that the Sheild IMU chips are working I guess.
I read somewhere I can test with ArduPilotMega1.02 and Happy Killmore, but I get a compile error with 1.02.
Are you confusing the original ArduPilot board with APM?
Which one do you have?
I found this, and that seems to be what I'm looking for.
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/ardupilot-mega-sensor-shield-1?...
Using the ADC test
https://api.ning.com/files/FL5xyEW2*pSAkfTcqUK6TLZ9SoBs*KljTIG9j2iD7CIRk04Gj1PR7rCiiWply0-HNRFbMAuAIdp*rEYxYOgYdIfzjvgmmcLH/APM_ADC.zip