Hi,
where can I find the documentation for the datalog parameters ? In the wiki some parameters are missing, i.e. ATT is explained, but I can't find RATE ? Can I see somewhere in detail the influence of the PID and FF settings, i.e. can I compare DesR
I stumble upon this threads at rcgroups.com here:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=556090
which claim it can run redundant dual power supply: one as usual from apm power module and another one from external UBEC. Adding dual power supply p
Read more…I have a 3DR X8+ and I purchased the mapping package. Using the supplied camera trigger cable, the directions are to connect it to it to AUX6 of the Pixhawk and change the following settings in Mission Planner:
CAM_TRIGG_TYPE: 1
CAM_DURATION: 1
RELAY_PI
Read more…I have Iris+ and my remote control had to recalibrate every time because the left handle for disarm cannot go all the way to the right bottom end. After I recalibrate and it works and than after a few flight it get off again. How do I fix this. And m
Read more…Hi, I'm having an issue trying to geo-ref my images.
I'm using the dataflash log, and for each photo get the message: "Photo DSC09916 processed from CAM Msg with 0 ms shutter lag. AMSL Alt NOT found"
If I uncheck AMSL alt and have a rel. alt base of 0
Read more…G'day DIY Drones,
I have a question about batteries, yes, I know this has been done to death, but I would like some real world experiences rather than the math.
I have used the search bar but I guess I am not using the right keywords, hence the reaso
Read more…Hi all,
I've been working on a low-altitude fence for ArduCopter, and wanted to get peoples' input on how they'd like for something like that to work if they were going to use it.
The idea is that if you're flying over water or weeds (or other conditio
Read more…I'm using an I2C splitter to connect more sensors on my pixhawk. When I only connect my external compass to the I2C splitter Mission Planner gives no error. When I connect my optical flow sensor, sonar and external compass I get the error compass var
Read more…Sorry, wasn't getting responses above and can't get straight answer. I have a quad using Pixhawk. The ESC's are OPTO, therefore I have a BEC on rail to peer them(and power control module for actual autopilot). No servos since it's a quad. Do I need a
Read more…So for something different I bought a CUAV Pixhack (the real one) for this current H4 Alien 680 build. To head off criticism, it is not a cheap Pixhawk clone. It is high quality hardware in a machined aluminum case with IMU dampening and no connector
Read more…Hello everyone.
I’m Esteban Caligaris writing from Paraguay.
I’m working in an especial project with ArduPilot. The idea is to build an Autonomous Boat that can detect a special substance.
I’m having troubles in the Autonomous part, because there seems
Read more…Finishing a new quad using Pixhawk with OPTO ESC's. Therefore, I'm using a seperate BEC(power control module for actual autopilot). I have no servos since it is a quadcopter. Do I still need to use a Zener Diode?
Read more…I cant seem to geotag my images with mission planner.
When I do offset i this this:
1 Picture IMAG0666 with DateTime: 2015:10:10 17:51:04
1 GPS Log Msg: 0001:01:01 00:00:00
1 Est: 63580096264
2 Picture IMAG0667 with DateTime: 2015:10:10 17:51:06
Is there s
Read more…I have been having some strange GPS glitches and cant seem to figure out whats wrong.
Nsats drops to 0 and HDop goes to 100.
Luckily I have the dual GPS setup and the pixhawk falls back to the second GPS.
Can someone give me advice on the problem?
On a s
Read more…Hi all,
Would I be correct in assuming the DJI shield their GPS module in the phantom? If so, what material are they using? And would it work for a 3DR GPS/compass module too? (I know the Phantom compass is mounted in the legs btw).
My next build, I wa
Read more…I've been having altitude hold issues with Pixhawk.
I was previously using a Tarot 650 frame and altitude hold was near perfect. I transplanted everything from the Tarot 650 to a slightly larger frame. Same props/motors/ESCs/FC. Frame is nearly identi
Read more…Hi,
I had a transmitter attached to video out, and something went wrong because I lost video out. Opened the camera (GoPro Hero) and found out a smoked component (as you can see on the pictures). Does anyone know where I can find a list of components
Hi,
I updated to MP 1.3.32.1 and ArduCopeter3.3heli on a Pixhaw and now I always have to try at least two times to connect to the Pixhawk. Using Arducopter3.1.5 or 3.2.1heli and older MP versions it usually worked with the first attempt. Can I do some
Read more…Hi,
using MP 1.3.32.1 I pressed Ctrl+F and pressed the FFT button and loaded a log file. Basically I got nothing (see attached file), what am I missing ?
Read more…Just wanted to share this interesting article in Gizmag.
http://www.gizmag.com/us-faa-drone-detection-airport/39775/
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