Fly-by-Wire: Quick Question

Hey guys,

I am just wondering if it matters when the gps is unplugged when putting the ardupilot into fly-by-wire mode? Should i power the ardupilot up with gps plugged in and then disconnect or should I power it on with no gps attached?

If it makes any difference here are my parts:

Easystar Glider

Ardupilot Arduino ATMega328 Board (red board)

Shield V2 kit (blue board)

EM-406A USGlobalSat GPS

Spektrum Dx6i transmitter, Spektrum AR6110e reciever

Attopilot XYZ sensors (from DIYdrones)

Electrifly C-55 Mini ESC

Also, what LEDs should be on when the Ardupilot is in fly-by-wire mode?

I am at the point with my UAV project where it is almost time for a test flight, and I want to ensure that I am doing things correctly! I intend to take the advice of the Ardupilot manual and hook up the throttle directly for the first test flight of autopilot. I assume thins is the best first step in the testing process? Any suggestions on the safest sequence of events to test my Ardupilot?

Thanks for any help in advance!

Jeff.

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Tim McMahan March 3, 2010 at 4:19pm

Ok, how much Ardupilot is necessary for fly-by-wire mode? Can that can be done with JUST the ArduPilot and one IR sensor? If its just stabilization enhanced flight, that would be great for my speed addicted buddies that fly over 100mph as well.
3D Robotics

Chris Anderson March 3, 2010 at 11:13am

I think you're still using 2.4? I'd switch to 2.5, where fly-by-wire is toggle selectable.
Tim McMahan February 26, 2010 at 1:49pm

Yeah, everything Jeff said, goes for me too. Well, except I have the FMA sensors, and a 72mhz. In any case, I'm putting my stuff together VERY closely with Jeff's and am having the same questions, so please, some veteran help us out here. :)

Thanks Jeff, and whomever answers. :)

Tim

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