I would like to add some simple functionality to my autopilot, chiefly a signal sent every 10 seconds or so to fire a small camera. After looking a bit through the older posts, I am still a bit confused on how one would go about doing this, any sugge
Read more…I am about to do another paparazzi systems integration on a Nexstar. Since the GPS is on the AP board, I have to mount the AP where it has a clear view of the sky. Previously I have cut the fuse aft of the wing, and mounted the AP there, but I have n
Read more…So its times like these i wish i had an autonomous vtol type vehicle, i have lost a 2 meter sailplane in deep woods, i have no money but i was wondering if such a task,vehicle would be possible to do which im sure it is. But what if you were to take
Read more…My log-i PRESS RESET BUTTONArduPilot!!!Waiting for fix positionWaiting for fix positionWaiting for fix positionWaiting for fix positionWaiting for new data flags0060Mot: 0 Yaw: 120 Alt: 0 Crs: 346 Dis: 95 Des: 24Mot: 105 Yaw: 60 Alt: 186 Crs: 352 Dis
Read more…I made this video by running the video through RoboRealm and using the optical flow module. I captured the x,y vector variables and overlayed them, as well as the flow vector. This software could on a fast machine rx video and output these vectors ba
Read more…Hi folks. I've readed in the comments in the ardupilot that it´s imposible to detect the lost of the rc control because in case of lost of connection, the rc receptor just cut´s down the engine and it´s imposible to know if that comes from a lost of
Read more…I'm not sure whether ArduPilot has line hold between waypoints but the problems in the SparkFun competition reminded me of something I recently programmed for my NXT AutoPilot. A true line hold algorithm in which the course is set fully proportionall
Read more…Hey all. I'm a freshman (soon to be sophomore) AerE looking to make my own UAV. I'm planning on running this project in multiple stages, starting with getting a NexSTAR EP ( http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/hobbico/hcaa09.htm ) fitted with a qual
Read more…I have been trying to solve this issue for a while now and have finally caved in to ask for some help. Can someone give me some advice on how to do the following?*Note: The only forces acting on the accelerometer will be gravity (so, in a static cont
Read more…No idea where this topic would go, but here it is.http://www.fpvsystems.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12&products_id=27&zenid=8gsp44s631r4pbt8eehqgkqs23Anyone ever seen this one before? I plan on doing some night flying, so I need an OSD
Read more…Found this a while ago while researching for my UAV project.http://www.fpvsystems.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2&zenid=8gsp44s631r4pbt8eehqgkqs23Any comments?What kind of regulations would be needed for something like this?Cheers
Read more…Note to self: stop taking phone calls while trying to build my UAV.I just stripped the blue wire off my motor (a motor which has never even been turned on) as I was trying to remove a poorly soldered connector on the end.
Hi, I am waiting for the new Arduino Board and am trying to read up on everything. I've looked at the code some and trying to understand what I can. I have a EM401, not the 406. The 401 speaks Sirf, but I know there could be a difference with the 406
Read more…Hi, I've flown some RC craft before and have always been curious about doing a replica airship from final fantasy - perhaps using a balsa wood shell around a blimps frame - half blimp half quadcopter.The ultimate ideal would be to have a paintball gu
Read more…Hello all,Yes I am new so the first question to fly is pros and cons between the ArduPilot and Paparazzi Project components?I will just sit back and listen to the words of experiance.ThanksGorden
Read more…hi guys,first post.so this post would fit in the "RC Equipment" section as well as here...i started working towards a UAV around 6 months ago. it's something i had considered for a while as a natural extension of my robotics hobby.since then i've onl
Read more…Hello guys,I was just wondering if the FMA XY sensor will stabilize an unstable airplane?lets say I built an unstable flying wing or canard plane, will the FMA sensor be able to fly it smooth? or its gonna jump up and down and swing right and left?
Read more…Hey,I was just wondering what level of maH I am going to need my LiPO to be at in order to power the FMA Co-Pilot, 4 servos, Ardupilot, motor and GPS for about 30 mins? will 3200maH, 11.1V do me?Thanks a lot,James
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