I figured it was time to give the Auto take off and landing a shot on my easy star platform since it would be the easiest to repair if it does not go smoothly. So I am looking to make sure I am setting mine up properly I think i got it from the one o
Read more…Hi all.. I am currently trying to read the GPS data using Microsoft Visual Studio.
I am using the EM406 GPS tester and I am able to see the data through the serial monitor.
I've typed a simple C# program to read.
Please correct me if I am wrong somewher
Hello,
I am completely new to the arduino community, and have been itchin' to try out arduino. I still haven't ordered a kit still because of a couple of questions:
1. what kit should I order?
- Im completely new to this.
Hi,
I have recently put together my ArduPilot Mega and i have attached my futaba FP-R116FB receiver however when i load the RC test sketch i do not see any input from the receiver....
I have read about PPM firmware causing issues but i only purchase
Read more…Are there any plans to add the capability of modifying the waypoints/flight path while the plane is airborne using ardupilot?
Thanks.
Using ArduIMU+ V2 (Flat) with arduino-0019 IDE on Win Vista SP2...
First step went fine -- I connected the ArduIMU board, and Win Vista found and installed the FTDI USB driver.
Then I launched the arduino-0019 application, chose port COM4 (FTDI USB), o
Wanted to get your all's opinion on this engine for possibly reducing vibration to be used for AP.
http://www.osengines.com/engines/osmg1401.html
I am currently designing a glider (no motors) for long duration flights and I would like to make the glider at 4 pounds (1816g) or less. I am considering a carbon fiber frame ( I don't plan to do crazy stunts with the glider ), and also considering t
Read more…Just a heads up, Invensense IMU3000 chip is now available for purchase. It's a 3-axis gyro that's designed to be paired with a digital 3-axis accelerometer, and does sensor fusion on chip, removing the need for kalman filtering on an external MCU. Ou
Read more…Hi Anyone knows how to integrate MATLAB with arduino/Ardupilot via serial communication and how to integrate the VICON sensor system with Ardupilot?
Read more…Are the ardupilot and Arducopter the same boards? can they use the same IMU and main boards?
Is the only difference between the two is the code?
Or are they different in the hardware (I saw there were some versions of the ardupilot and it seems that th
Hey,
I have ordered the xyz sensors and the ardu shield kit from diy drones. the stuff is with a relative of mine in USA. I wish to know weather or not the US Customs will object on sending the stuff to me in Pakistan as my relative will courier the s
Hi there,
Has anybody considered developing/using gain scheduling for Ardupilot?
Maybe something as simple as different sets of gains (P, I, D) for different airspeed intervals...
Would gain scheduling be something of interest for Ardupilot community?
Th
Could you use the ardupilot to right a vessel using just an accelerometer or does it require an extra sensor? Also is there a different way to use the arduino to right a vessel I am interested in using it in a remote control submarine and i want to u
Read more…An ABC Australia news story on the opening of the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation (ARCAA) new building in Brisbane QLDhttp://www.arcaa.aero/
Read more…I'm building my UAV airframe this weekend and I need to install the active pitot tube in the wing but my ArduPilot Shield kit hasn't arrived yet. It appears that the active tube is just a plain tube connected to the Shield by fuel tubing. Can someone
Read more…another newbie question.
i am getting the following lights on the boards;
IMU
solid orange, occasionally drop out then back solid
Solid blue, again occasionaly drop out then back solid, GPS lock after a couple of mins
no red but when i move the IMU aroun
Hi All,
I recently crashed my SkyFun delta wing from HobbyKing. Does any one know where I can purchase just the foam plane from? I dont need the servos, ESC and motor.
Regards
Simon
Read more…I am using configurator v1.2.1 and software 1.31 for my arducopter.
The gyros do not show any movement when I twist and turn the quad.
The acell pitch and roll move all over but the gyros stay centered and do not move.
I ran APM_ADC test using the seria
After some searching and some going through the eagle files of the APM and the Oilpan, Im having a hard time finding which pins are open/available to be used at the programmers discretion. It looks like Analog0-5 is broken out on the oilpan, and An6-
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