Hi all,
I'm using Ardupilot together with the ArduPilot Shield V2. I've succesfully uploaded the Ardupilot Software to the Ardupilot. I've tested Ardupilot and it seems to work correctly, e.g., I did the RC input test. Next I put the shield onto the Ardupilot. It now looks like in this photo: twentyeight.jpg.
When I connect the ftdi cable to the shield instead of the Ardupilot, it correctly shows the output in the serial monitor, in the same way as when I connect the ftdi cable directly to the Ardupilot.
However, when I try to upload new code to the Ardupilot (i.e., the Ardupilot code with a different DEBUG_SYSTEM value, it won't work. Arduino will just sit there stating "Uploading to I/O Board..." but never finishes.
I'm using the latest Ardupilot version (2.7).
I'd appreciate any tips. Sorry, I'm very new to this.
Many thanks,
Michael
ps: The GPS is not connected
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Are you powering the board (typically with your ESC)? If so, it should work--any problems would be due to a shield soldering error.
A small update: I loaded the "Sensor Input" test script directly to Ardupilot. I then connected the shield and I connected the FTDI cable to the shield. Airspeed is shown correctly when I blow into the nozzles. Also the "Analog IN" values are changing as I move the board.