Batteri charger
I need a new batteri charger for my lipo, current one takes 7.5h to charge :( Any recommandations??
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Question on usb cable vs. xbee for use with arducopter configurator.
In the arducopter NG code, there is a line for disabling or enabling the xbee serial communications. If it is enabled, the xbee works perfect for use with the configurator, but the usb cable won't work if that line in the code is enabled. If I disabl
Read more…Pictures of mounted ESC?
Does anyone have any pictures of their finished arducopters? I'm wondering what the best way is to mount the ESC's to the arducopter frame?
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XBee Pro 900 XSC and APM
Hi All,
I have managed to get my APM up and running using two XBee 2.4Ghz modules without any problems, however if I swap these modules over and replace them with the XBee Pro 900Mhz modules I get no data coming over the link. I have set my baud rate
Read more…Arducopter Simulator?
Hey all,
I'm brand spanking new to the world of RC. I've got my Arducopter flying...I think. I'm wondering if they make a simulator I can practice flying with that connects to my TX. I'm using a spektrum dx7.
Any suggestions! Thanks.
Read more…Arducopter PID tuning and testing while holding in hands [Solved]
Edit: We FLEW!!! The problem was that we didn't have the APM + IMU properly placed on the ship!! Check here for details! :) See it fly here.
About two weeks ago we had posted about a problem we were having with oscillations. Later after doing more re
Read more…free-flight vs UAV
What constitutes an model aircraft in the eyes of the FAA?
I know that balloons and moored kites have their own regs.
How about:
1. A parachute?
2. A non-motorized free-flight hang glider (Rogallo wing not a rigid wing)
If 1 and/or 2 are unregulated
Read more…Code patches
It is possible to upload photos and videos of flying and not so flying Cop..... Things.
Wouldn't it be of much interrest and uttermost convenience to be able to upload normal text files with code patches for things that people are trying out?
It's ki
Read more…happykillmore GCS not working
Hi,
Im new to this, I setup the APM with the mega IMU shield, tested it with the CLI, everything works, but
I cant get the GCS to work. I didnt try the other GCS yet.
I press connect, and get a solid "B" led and a blinking "C" LED (no gps lock, inside t
Read more…Requirements for flying a sUAV in Switzerland
Hello,
Sometime ago, someone posted a comment about redundancy and Ardupilot.
I searched for relevant information about requirements to comply for having
the right to fly a sUAV in Switzerland on the Federal Office of Civil Aviation's website ( http://
Read more…Protection for a very high altitude flight
It looks like the NASA guys came along Some issues with dealing with radiation But I see there is a radiation detection meterBy sparkfun should I be concerned with installingOne for my quad for taking high altitude flightTesting
Read more…Is it okay for me to put the arduino+shield + gps + compass on one single platform?
Hey guys,
I've built my own quadrocopter frame. To make the electronics stay as save as possible I thought of building all of that on one single platform.
Is it okay to do so?
I think about putting the arduino in the middle and the compass and gps on
Read more…Getting Started On A New Project (need advice on hardware)
Hello everyone!
I'm an undergrad mechanical engineering student at UCSD and I've started putting a few projects together that would require a decent amount of knowledge about autonomous controlled vehicles. I do have some experience with creating aut
Read more…RC2
I have noticed that RC2 beta is available for downloading.
Will I be able to use GPS hold with this download?
Do I require a magnetometer for GPS hold?
What are the benefits of a magneto?
I've attached a link to my hover vid with christmas lights below
Th
Read more…Trouble setting up RC with new NG
I'm trying to get the new NG release working on my arducopter. In the NG Arduino sketch, I uncommented the various GPS-related lines, uploaded it, used the CLI to configure it, tested it on the bench, and normal flight mode appears to be working OK o
Read more…ArducopterNG Beta 2 - Hanging shortly after reboot
I am attempting to switch to ArducopterNG Beta 2.
The CLI mode seems to work fine. I am able to tune offsets and min throttle....
(BTW. I really like this CLI concept.)
When I switch to the normal mode and reset the controller the controller seems to b
Read more…System power
Laying out the power diagram came across something I could not find.
Can I tap the main battery to power the APU?
Read more…Obtaining GPS Lock
Hello Everyone,
I just recently got the NG code loaded on my arducopter and I wanted to try out the GPS.
I cannot get a RED LED light on my IMU that tells me I have a GPS lock. I am using the MTEK GPS that came with the arducopter kit. What are some
Read more…Arducopter and ArduPilot Mega with a typical sized Mikropkopter frame
I would like to start a thread for Ardupilot Mega (Quadcopter) and Arducopter boards.
For now i am using a Mikrokopter frame.
I will be developing a full fledged Quad and a fixed wing with complete navigation and stuff.
I would like to invite you to kee
Read more…Unbelievable speed! Kudos!
Thanks DIY Drones.. I ordered my APM IMU (oilpan), cables, GPS etc on Wednesday night, and it arrived here in Canada tonight (Friday).
That is AMAZING! I've never seen anything like it.
Thanks Guys, for such speedy admin and shipping.. WOW!
Too bad I ca
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