ok so I'll start with equipment:
Adrucoputer quad 1.1 kit pre soldered
880kv motors and 12x45 props.
30amp escs 28cm full holes arms.
radio Futaba 7C with receiver that comes with it.
configuration:
frame + and gps and magnetometer not connected. radio is factory default settings except channel 3 is reversed and failsafe is set to normal.
issues:
so my issue is doing the motors test http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/AC2_Props_2
only 3 motors of the 4 spin, only after I've run setup. configured radio turned off magnetometer and set all the modes to stabilise run level and set the frame to + using the windows tool.
If i factory reset the APM and then run the motors test it works fine all 4 motors spin in order. then i configure it and it fails.this is repeatable.
Firmware is 2.5
aside: i also have and issue put together the dome and landing gear M3 screws don't fit in the holes by a fraction any ideas how to sand the holes so they are bigger ?
Replies
Don't know why you have reversed channel 3 on your radio.
Have you calibrated your radio.
Normally pitch is reversed in mission planner radio settings.
Have you calibrated the ESC's?
Are you using Mode 1 or Mode 2 radio.
Are you trying to fly in + mode or X mode?
Buy a 3mm drill bit from the hardware store and twist it through the holes if you don't have a drill.