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What happens to a Rover when in auto pilot mode following a set of waypoints and it goes over a hill and out of "line of site" to the transmitter?
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Can the 3dr Bluetooth module be "renamed"?
Is there a way to change the name of the 3DR bluetooth telemetry device? I'd like to make it something other than HC6 or whatever it is now.
Read more…Amp Draw Calc for LARGE X8 (Pre-Flight) Need an Attopilot?
Hi,
I am currently trying to determine the anticipated amperage draw for a large X8 platform that our team is using to carry a ~10lb sensor for use in the field of snow science and hydrology. It has (fortunately) come to my attention that we need to r
Read more…Servo size for 280g camera
I'm looking to build a DIY headtracker found on this site but need help determining how to chose the correctly sized servo for the pan/tilt mount.
1) What numbers should I be looking at on servo specs that correspond to the size/weight of my camera?
APM limited throttle when connected via MAVLink
Hello,
I have an ARF Quanum Venture on which I've put an APM 2.6 FC with a 3DR telemetry and MAVLink OSD.
The problem I have is that, when telemetry is connected, I cannot rise the throttle level above 10-12%, depending on the flight mode. Even with t
Self tightening quick release prop adapters - Confusion about CW/CCW
I recently installed quick release prop adapters on two of my Multirotors.
they both used T-Motor motors with flat hub props that have three bolts allowing the prop to be bolted down to the bell.
The adapters have two parts, one the bolts to the bell,
Read more…Hardware in the loop - Mission Planner Error
I thought I would try HITL Simulation in Mission Planner with RealFlight and my Pixhawk. Since im building an X8 Skywalker I figured it would be a good way to get my head around ArduPLANE and all its options before I launch my X8 for real.
However …
Read more…Is it Problem with Parameters ???
Hi all ,
I am using mission planner as ground station when I set the flight mods as
1- stabli
2- auto
3- RTL
I get a problem that when I takeoff in stab mod after that i want to change the mode to AUTO , this can't be done when the Throttle is more than
3D Alexmos Gimbal 8bit Basecam
Hey All,
I'm having some trouble getting my 3D Alexmos 8bit Gimbal to work..
It keeps twitching and I've tried calibrating the accelerometer multiple times If i could just get it to be stable and face downwards that would be fine. If someone could se
PIXHAWK "EKF Error" almost crashed my 10 000usd octo....
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I´m a big fan of Arducopter and have flown for many years now without any other issues than a broken RC receiver and a power isue but I really need some help now!
I have a Foxtech D-130 X8 that i have flewn for some months now and was going to test
Read more…Pixhawk-hexacopter: won't generate enough lift.
hello. I'm have a problem with copter I putting together.
The project was going good at the start, just small problems and mistakes to be overcome. I expected things like that, I'd put it as part of the learning curve.I'm new to this, so all the prob
GoPro 5.4mm non-fisheye lens replacement (for mapping mostly)
Hello,
so, I'm an archaeologist by trade, and we're (generally speaking) sort of technology bottom-feeders, so my apologies for the lack of familiarity with what seems like should be a straightforward situation.
I have a 5.4mm replacement lens on a 3+
Read more…Pixhawk 'harness'.. I'd buy it..
I am going to assume as various google searches drew a blank that this doesnt exist ??
But with the tight confines of building a system into the bowels of a plane, even a large plane like the skywalker I am tinkering with, the access becomes a not in
Yaw and Throttle mixed up
I always try to search through all forums before asking but this time I am completely baffled. First Im using an APM2.7 and arducopter 3.1.5. After a crash I reconnected everything as they were since apparently they weren't damaged. I recalibrated ev
Read more…Quadcopter slowly rotating counterclockwise...
Hi,
i have a Problem with my quad. So the quad was flying really really good, but then i realized that i have a hardware problem (this one here: http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/pixhawk-bad-accel-health-apm-3-2-collecting-data?id=705844%3ATopic%3A185
Read more…Arduplane - Terrain following problems
Hello, I 'm having trouble with the latest Arduplane V3.3.0 (6be0932d).
Got a Pixhawk (so far working perfectly on a quad) and flashed it with the above Arduplane version. Connected to MP to be told "Bad or No Terrain Data".
Google pointed me to the Te
Read more…APM 2.6 disarms with GPS lock
Hey all,
A quick question with hopefully an easy solution. This is my first APM unit. It is a 2.6 clone running 3.2.1 FW. I had it all set up and running this afternoon. Had the GPS mounted on the frame. It would arm and fly no prob. Had it dialed in
Read more…Identifying bundled components - Some plugs dont look right.
Hi.. I realize this is a basic and confused as it comes but I purchased a 'full' package of pixhawk setup, to put into a fixed wing platform and am now a bit baffled by the connections which dont seem to correspond to some things I am finding online.
Read more…How is it possible on AP3.3?
Dear all,
I am using AP3.3.
How is it possible to get on the camera trigger channel other PWM than the CAM_SERVO_OFF and CAM_SERVO_ON?
Many thanks in advance!
Tom
Read more…Take off Fail, completely stumped
I have been reviewing this .tlog all morning and am completely stumped. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Unfortunately it wont let me download the data flash logs off the pixhawk for some reason, I will try pulling the SD Card later and seeing i
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