Hi. I'm new to the Arduino platform, and I'm trying to compile the source code for ArduCam, but I'm getting a lot of errors...
I've downloaded the latest source files from the SVN, and I'm Using the latest Arduino software (1.0.5) on OS X 10.9.1
This i
Read more…Carbon tubes are the only way to go, right?
For those that like a simple build, maybe. But for those hoping to make large frames really stiff, then there are better ways. In this issue, we explore the use of laminates using low cost and easy to acc
Read more…I am setting up an octa, having just replaced my APM with a pixhawk.
As the max current will be over 90A I have made up an attopilot 150A system and a 5V BEC, all wired into the power port. This is working fine.
The Receiver (taranis X8R) is plugged i
Read more…Hello, I'm a first time builder currently in the process of building a 3DR Y6 with jDrone 850kv motors & jDrones 20A ESC's.
Now my issue is placement and arrangement of my esc's, power board and bundles of wiring (what seems to currently be a mess or
Read more…Ive been using a set of V1 3DR radios for a while but recently my air module seems to have died. I unplugged the jumper that was powering it and since then it wont power on at all. I need a new air module and since theres no way to buy just the one r
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I'm finishing build of my first quad. Can someone take a minute to look what i did? Any advice will be greate about electronic placement etc. The ESC signal wires are temporary not in place just attached to spin up the motors. Reciver AR6210 w
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We are currently setting up a project to get an antenna tracker. The idea is to have GPS, aircraft telemetry on the antenna with a bluetooth interface to communicate to a laptop or tablet/phone.
We are keen to get this into the community and we w
Read more…Hi folks,
1st post and 1st time using the APM 2.5.2. I couldn't find this searching the boards.
I'm using the standing turnigy type remote in mode 2. I've plugged in the signal cables from the receiver to the APM and are attempting to do the radio cali
Read more…I am considering building a camera gimbal from scratch and I have seen many of them using brushless servos. Can anyone tell me the advantages and/or disadvantages of using these servos on a gimbal. Also can a standard AMP 2.5 control them. Thanks!
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Read more…Does anybody have a really good intervalometer script for an SX260? I've got your basic "Ultra Intervalometer" script running, but would like more functionality.
I'd like something that will run as fast as the camera can. Using fixed focus and exposu
Read more…Hello Everybody,
I am using on my UAVs the following for transmissions (I'm based in Europe):
I am looking into ways of "simplifying" the system with the
Read more…Hi all,I'm upgrading my workhorse to version 1.2 soon, and the big step will be the change from quad to hex. For my pay loader project I need to be able have normal flight characteristics with 2kg of load.This will mean 6 x tmotor 3508-29's and 13" p
Read more…I've spent the past 4 hours going through the logs of my tricopter crash with both MP and APM Planner trying to figure out why it went down and I'm stumped. I'm decent with log interpretation and try to help out others around here when I can, but thi
Read more…I run the same pair of Xbees on my 'copters and Plane and have no problems getting telemetry into the mission planner from my PixHawk on an Octocopter and with earlier APM hardware.
I have recently upgraded to an APM 2.5 and loaded Arduplane 2.77.
I ge
Read more…I was wondering if this Futaba compliant FrSky Receiver TFR4 SB supports also PPM Out as the well known FrSky TFR4. I'm afraid it does not...Anybody had any experience with it ?
Thank you.
Alberto
Read more…So i was re-flying a recent mapping mission with different camera settings, i lifted off, got up to about 20-30m and waited for the gps and mag to calibrate themselves. i checked my laptop to see how many sats i had, and whether the mag was pcointing
Read more…Hello,
Weird problem - while the plane is on the bench, the hud is constantly moving. I have calibrated gyros multiple times and it still continues. what could be causing this?
Here's a video:
http://youtu.be/WvjNyfQC45o
APM 2.6 + gps/external compass
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Hi Guys,
Great forum.
We want to incorporate the 3DR modems at 433Mhz in our new system. I wanted to ask if anyone has tested compatibility with a 459MHz radio link. We think a narrow band pass (420-440 on the telemetry) might be a good add on to use
Read more…Hi, I was hoping someone could look at my tlog and see why i crashed.
I was loiter mode doing a slow pan looking at the beach, hovered a few seconds longer and it just started going mental, switched to stabilize mode but it didn't save it. It seemed l
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