Is there anyway to get a DX18 working with a pixhawk?
Any idea when or if ever the pixhawk will support a DX18?
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3DR power module - incorrect current readings
Hello,
specs:
APM 2.6 + external compass & GPS
3DR power module
Mission Planner 1.2.95 build 1.1.5150.11972
Plane 2.78b
I'm having a strange issue with my current sensor, hoping someone can help. When the plane is sitting idle, it is reporting 88 amps; her
Read more…Question about the Control Rights of Geo-Fence
Before the plane came back into the Fence , dose the mode switch still working ?
If I have many field ,and i trigger the Geo-Fence channel careless on a field without Geo-Fence,what will happen? do i lose full control before the plane fly into
Read more…915mhz Telemetry
Hey folks,
Did the original 900mhz telemtetry kits that have the built in usb adapter on the ground radio get the interference or was it just the 433mhz ones that had limited range because of usb interference?
Also, do you think i can get away with 1.2
Read more…Trouble with GPS: No Fix
Hi,
I bought this NEO-6M based GPS module with compass but was not able to get it fixing yet.
With an FTDI adapter I could upload the confi
Read more…Frequency of servo update loop
Hi,
I have just a simple question that's been on my mind. Or rather..I just need confirmation of my thinking.
Normal airplane servos have speeds from 0.08 seconds to 0.15 seconds per 60° of travel. So the fastest meaningful servo update rate with 0.15s
Read more…Pixhawk and mavlink problem
Hi,
Is there a trick getting the pixhawk to connect over USB/mavlink.
I got a new board arduplane firmware is complete but just can't get it to connect at all.
Thanks
Read more…APM 2.5+/uBlox LEA-6H GPS/APM Power Module/Minim OSD/APM telemetry Radio Set
For sale,
APM 2.5+
APM Case
uBlox LEA-6H GPS
APM Power Module
Minim OSD for APM
APM Telemetry Radio Set (UK Freq)
Assorted Cables to connect all parts
I may have a Maxbotics Sonar that I will throw in if I can find it.
Looking for £140
UK delivery payment by p
Read more…APM 2.6 Arducopter 3.1.1 Camera Gimbal Problems
hello All
I have a Small FPV Gimbal, if it even qualifies to that term, http://www.ebay.com/itm/270980186249?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
that is run by 2 HXT 500 servos. All Control is thru the Turnigy 9XR transmitter to the AP
Read more…Trying to incorporate a delay between landing and takeoff for water sensor application.
Hi All,
I posted this over in ArduCopter User Group and got a few helpful responses but am still not having
success. My goal is to land at specific way points around a body of water, like a lake for instance, delay for about 30 seconds while the vari
Read more…Solid Red LED A when switching on APM 2.5
My APM 2.5 is behaving very strangely. When connecting it to power (battery or USB) the APM will flash between LED A(red) and C(blue) for a second or 2 and then LED A wil turn solid RED.
When connecting to Mission Planner it retrieves the MAVlink and
Read more…AC 3.1.1 crash need help in analysis
Hi all,
i had a crash today with my quad with the following components:
3dr APM 2.5 + 3dr GPS with external MAG + 433mhz telemtrie
Futaba R617S
4 x Rctimer HP4108-480 KV with rctimer 40A opto ESC
BEC standalone.
90A voltage and current sensor
while doing so
Read more…broken Mavlink on Arduplane -PX4 pixhawk
It seems that once I upload arduplane on my Pixhawk I can't get to communicate over mavlink in mission planner. Firmware loading seems to work OK.
If I upload the PX4 firmware via QR I can get Mavlink in mission planner but I want to upload the ardup
Read more…APM2.6 crashing
Hi,
I have bought 2x APM2.6, 2x PM and 2x GPS with compass from DIYDrones store.
Tried to initially set up one set today. I have attached a PPM receiver on Ch5, cutting and resoldering the PPM jumper on the board. This was done correctly.
I used the PM
Read more…Mission Planner - Pixhawk CLI Connention Problem
I updated the Mission Planner to 1.2.95, but I got the problem to connect the pixhawk to CLI terminal mode. I have no problem to connect it to "flight data" and "configuration/tuning", only have trouble in CLI mode. I cannot do compassmot due to that
Read more…Altitude changing, spikes in Acc logs, Temperatur drifting
Setup:
Pixhawk 2.4 with ArduCopter 3.1.2
Frame: 3DR Y6 with new black 850 KV motors, 3DR ESCs SimonK, 3DR PowerModule, 3DR Radio 433 MHz
Power supply: Manson HCS-3602 set to 12V
Radio: FrSky Taranis with X8R connected using SBUS
Hello,
I put my copter on
Read more…Which esc is best for the APM2.6 with latest fimware? issues?
I had just finished my quad using Afro ESC 30Amp Multi-rotor Motor Speed Controller (SimonK Firmware) and the APM2.6. I went thru all the setup, calibrations, tuning, and failsafes. I test flew it 6 times and it flew pretty good, and the modes/failsa
Read more…Motors don't spin up after "ARM" at AC3.1.2
Hi,
I just fisnished the wizard conf. I connect the battery to the Quad and try the arm (without props), the RED led stop blinking but the motors don't spin slowly as is informed in AC3.1.2 info, when i push a little throttle and go down again motors
Read more…Basic Motor question.
I am looking at various motor types for a new airframe that I am working on, and just want to get feedback on the KV level.
Usually I run 1000 kv motors but I am seeing on a couple of motor suppliers that when the KV goes down,the price goes up.
So wh
Read more…Build Your Own Copter--Part III
How to build a 120 gram Acro Quad that can throw 16" props.
Sometime, weigh your quad frame (everything not electronic). It will probably weigh more than 500 grams. And, if you crash it hard, it will break ... into expensive pieces.
Wouldn't it be n
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