Hello, I am relatively new to this ArduStation. I attempted to upload the Ardustation demo program using the ftdi cable, but i recieve the error:avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x00avrdude: stk500_disable(): protocol error, expect=0x14,
Read more…I had performed all the ground checks on my arupilot 2.3 powered Easystar.I had set to waypoint mode, stored a 5 waypoint test flight, and launched.After takeoff, I flew manually to get it airborne, then switch to auto mode. The plane climbed and tur
Read more…Hi All, Besides Jordi and HappyKillmore are there anyother DIY Drones members using the remzibi OSD? I think that the remzibi OSD is a great low cost solution for FPV, but I am somewhat hesitant to use it with my Ardupilot due to the requirement to
Read more…Hi guys,I am just trying to model up the skins for my wing design in Carbon fibre. Does anyone know roughly how thick the carbon fibre would need to be for a 200x50x1000mm wing? I am proposing to use wet layup so you would expect it to perhaps be a l
Read more…Greetings,I spent much of the day building the Ardustation, and stuffing it in a box. I loaded V12 software, and have both XBee Pro modems configured to 57600 (EM406 GPS). I know they talk to each other, because I use them for a Mikrokopter at 57600
Read more…Hello from Germanyit is normal that the ArduPilot Bord heat is on the bottom?Unfortunately, the ArduPilot Shield does nothing more.Beginning to have shone even the GPS lampBut now, no LED lights on the ArduPilot Shield.Have I made the Przessor off?Th
Read more…Any persone can help me with the instructions to assembly all hardware and to installation of arduino software. Because I live in Colombia and is difcult buy any component in event of mistake with assembly installation proccess.Excuseme for me bad en
Read more…i have many questions as im attempting this project as of now. already bought most of the hardware just waiting for my electostar its on backorder. i found this question in another forum. you suggested that we use a wireless video camera but what fre
Read more…Has anyone attempted to integrate the FMA Co-pilot II sensors with ArduPilot? I ordered a set of these without realizing that they had a different interface than CPD4. The connector looks like a servo connector with 3 wires: black, red, and white. Ca
Read more…I am in the early stages of testing my ardupilot 2.3 before flying.My Spektrum DX6i is a 2.4 GHz 6 channel RC. Channel 5 is only a 2 position switch, which I use as the toggle between manual & auto.I am trying to determine the correct setting for par
Read more…I'm working on an autopilot for Propeller (I realize this has already been done, but I want a custom system), and I have a few questions.1) What advantages make the uBlox worth it's price? Should I get a uBlox or an EM406 to start with?2) Would it be
Read more…Help, I can not find my user manual for my older FlyCamOne camera. If anyone has the pdf I'd like to get a copy. (Why didn't they put the user manual on the CD with the driver?)Would also like input from anyone who has similar but different devices f
Read more…Hi everyone,Based on the descriptions on the main ArduPilot site, instruction manual, and code page, I was under the impression that I could run 2.1 on the new board without the shield, and without a Z-sensor. Now that I bought the board, FTDI cable,
Read more…Okay first of all this is not mine I just came across while perusing ebay Looks like a target drone.Click here to sere
Hi Guys,Having trouble with implementing my arduino328 based multiplexer. Problem is with the "pulsein" command being too slow to read more than one channel. As a result the output pulses are sporadic on all the channels. The code is attached. A bett
Read more…Alright. So I heard about diy UAV drones a while ago, and the second I did, I thought it sounded like a lot of fun. I got to thinking then, how I might be able to use it.Currently, I'm an undergraduate majoring in Zoology and Biology. I plan on getti
Read more…Hi the idea here is to come up with a new UAV specific airframe design for the DIY community. Seeing that the AP's are rapidly improving and are cost effective for DIY we have no Airframe to match. We need something with Ailerons to start with, its t
Read more…Since we now have DCM available as well as Z sensors we can effectively integrate the Z sensor with the rest of the IMU, this should help with the UP/DOWN orientation as that can be measured accurately with the Thermopile.Any issues with this?
Read more…Greetings,I'm running the latest versions of everything, including the new (excellent) HappyK config tool. The first thing I worked on was getting the RTL mode, and that's working quite well now.The next step was to create a couple waypoints, and see
Read more…I'm working on an autopilot system, and I can't find anything online about the basics of waypointing. I tried a link to Jordi's Google Sites page, but it's been taken down.Does anyone have information on this?-Adam
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