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3D RoboticsPermalink Reply by Chris Anderson on May 16, 2011 at 8:53pm

Yes, we'll get there. There are countless possible configurations, and we're starting with the most popular.

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DeveloperPermalink Reply by Jason Short on May 16, 2011 at 9:23pm

In the latest code there are separate .pde files for each motor configuration. If you're up to the task, you can make an Octo easily by following the patterns already set. Check out APM_RC for the correct pins for the 7th and 8th motor. Send me the code when your done.

Jason

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Permalink Reply by Dani Saez on May 22, 2011 at 6:34am

Any news on the Octo??

 

Dani

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DeveloperPermalink Reply by Olivier ADLER on May 22, 2011 at 7:21am

 

Is it necessary to use PL3, PB5 or PE3 pins ? or is it possible to use side connector PWM outputs 5 and 6 ?

 

Could be simpler to use side connector PWM outputs 5 and 6, and if needed use PL3, PB5 or PE3 pins for camera or other needs.

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Dani Saez on May 22, 2011 at 1:30pm

In the ArduPirates code for Octo's, we started using PE3 and PB5, but PE3 doesn't last long, after a few tests, it stopped working, so we switched to PL3, and it is working fine.

 

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Permalink Reply by Sebastian Gralla on May 22, 2011 at 1:37pm

PWM 5 and 6 don't support fast PWM, so you can't use them for multicopter ESCs (they are just too slow)

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