So i am having a problem with my APM. When I Arm it the back prop starts to spin slow and then a second prop starts to spin slowly then the two very slowly get faster and faster. I did find out that if I lift it off the ground and tilt it the props
Read more…I have been trying to get information about using the 3DR Radios on OSX in conjunction with qGroundControl but I have not been able to find anything.
I have the 3DR radios working with mission planner on my mac using parallels to run Windows 8, but I
Read more…I updated both a quad and a tricopter to 3.1 rc-7 and it appears the kmz files for the logged flights are not being written correctly. Both craft had been running 3.0.1 and creating the kmz files just fine. Previously the files created had been of re
Read more…Hello Diydrones!I'm a little confused with some components I need to buy and use! I'm a little new to APM so please bear with me...So far I have on order:Basic Breakout Arduino Multiwii BootloaderArduino JY-MCU Bluetooth Wireless Serial Port ModuleSi
Read more…TL; DR —» Where exactly in the Mission Planner source code would I insert encryption/decryption functions from the libsodium-net crypto library?
(With help from a friend) I've already integrated encryption & decryption functions from NaCl into the APM
Read more…Hi all, I've installed my ultrasonic sensor today, the recommended MB1240. I've mounted it on the little protruding tab on the 3dr quad kit, which seems like it's designed for the sensor (square cutout for the inductor n all)
Tried it out and the sen
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Haven't been here for a long while, so I have not had mush of a chance to see what is new.
using my Quad (and AMP2 / ublox) , I want to try flying manually for a change. Is there a way I can fly the quad, and as soon as I let go of the contro
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I'm trying to build ArduCopter with make inside cygwin following the instructions on the wiki, http://dev.ardupilot.com/wiki/ez-building-apm2-with-make-in-windows/, but get an error.
nihogb@CO-P04169 /cygdrive/c/Development/Ardupilot/ardupilot/Ardu
Read more…i have purchased a 6 position Switch for flight modes ( the Knob version, analog i guess), but Mission planner is not reporting the selections i made correctly, misreporting them as stabilize even though the drop down box clearly says Loiter, Positi
Read more…I am new to arducopter and following the online guide to set up for the first time.
I have successfully loaded the USB driver for ardupilot 2.5 and connected the device to my laptop via USB.
The only other items I have connected to the ardupilot other
Read more…Hey Everyone, This is my first post thanks for having me on DIY Drones
I'm about to purchase a IRIS or a Quad from 3dr robotics. One of my main things I want to use is follow me mode when I ride my bike just for a few shots in open areas. From what
Read more…This thread is to discuss the details of getting SITL running on Windows as documented on this wiki page.
Hi
I would like to have 2 counter rotating propellers on a single drive shaft. Similar to a Kamov but of course powered by much smaller (possibly bldc motors)
Does anyone have ideas on the mechanical couplings between motor shaft and the propellers to
Read more…Hi all,
I have a serious AltHold problem with my brand new hexa... In never faced it with my quads... I'm running AC 3.1 rc7 on an APM 2.5 with external Compass.
Stab mode is perfect with default parameters, really responsive and easy to fly.
AltHold an
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I'm looking at putting together my first Quad, but seem to be going round in circles in choosing the parts.
I have been building / flying RC heli's for a few years now and have some programming, electronics and micro controller experience so this
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I made IRIS hover test today, here is some specs of the flight:
IRIS HOVER TEST
WX:
OAT 0°C - +1°C
Humidity 97%
Wind 3m/s
Precipitation 0,1mm/h snow
Pressure 977,5hPa
HW/SW:
Firmware V3.1-rc7 Quad, Iris Parameter File - 2013.10.11
Flight mode: L
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During todays flight Arducopter CODE301RC7 hit FAIL SAFE -> RTL. How can I check afterwards from log what type of FAIL SAFE I had
(Batt low voltage, Batt low capasity, radio, telem, cgs, gps or some other FAIL SAFE?)
-Veikko-
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I seem to be having a problem with the airspeed indicator. I have read through ALL the pages related to this and just cant get it right. Here is the problem :
On my Skywalker, I have the airspeed indicator installed in front of the nose. THe pit
Read more…I just installed 3.1 RC-7 on a tricopter and tried out Autotune and Drift mode. I thought I'd post the results as there don't seem to be a lot of tri's running APMs.
The tricopter in question is a resurrected GetFPV Delrin Tricopter kit. By "resurrect
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