GPS format of mission planner
How do I convert the GPS display format to degree, minute, seconds?
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Phase Tachometer need with visual display
I am trying to balance my motors and need a phase tachometer with a display so I can see the RPM of the motor during calibration.I have looked around and found lots of optical one, but as I don't want to have the prop on during this part of calibrati
Read more…Need Help to Analyze flight data for More tunning (APM2.0): Log file attached
Dear all,
I would like to seek the experts' help, or who ever can help, to analyze my flight data in order to enhance the navigation performance in AUTO mode.
I am using a bit older version of ArduPlane (2.4) and APM2.0, but it's doing well so far. Ho
Read more…LAND mode put quad into the sea...
I had an unfortunate incident this afternoon which has cost me all my copter electrics including my Panasonic HDC TM700 camera. I had been through four battery packs without incident when suddenly my 2.9.1b quad started loosing altitude, ending up in
Read more…TBS Caipirinha setup
Hi all,
Anyone else flying a TBS Caipirinha with APM setup? I'd be interested to see how you set it up, what PIDs you are running and what layout you used.
I've got one that I'm still tuning (stabilisation is rubbish at the moment...) with
- TBS motor/ESC
ArduPilot Mega IMU Shield / OilPan Rev-H V1.0
Hi Guys,
Another Noob question, does the APM 2.6 need a ArduPilot Mega IMU Shield / OilPan Rev-H V1.0? is this something that plugs into the APM 2.6? I ask these questions as i go through the forums and see what people are using on the MR's, they neve
Read more…gyroscopic precession
Out of curiosity...
I built a helicopter with 900mm blades. The rotor speed is around 1150 RPM. My problem is I am having a hard time getting the helicopter to hover correctly in Loiter Mode.
I was thinking maybe due to the slow head speed that the 9
Read more…A More Simplified APM2.5.x 5V/Vcc Schematic
Target Audience: Readers who do not have Eagle or are confused about using it.
You Need: Basic electronic schematic reading ability
It was time for an update and simplification!
I removed several ports not normally referenced in power connection discuss
Read more…Wireing New motors on Hexa Copter
Hi
Has anybody got a diagram on how to re wire new motors on the hexa copter.
I have tried to do it myself but copter will not lift of the ground.
I have attached a photo, not sure what way to join the wires for clock wise movement or anti clockwise mov
Read more…apm 2.5+ alternative compass
Hi,
I just bought the apm2.5+ kit plus a mediatek gps. Minutes later I read that there seem to be a problem with having the compass onboard. I have two questions:
1) Is anyone using the onboard compass successfully (on a quad)?
2) Is it possible to use
Read more…APM and "non-square" quad frames
I've seen a few "X" airframes around that appear to have a wider space between the front props than the rear. (eg: steadidrone).This seems strange to me, as ideally you'd want a totally square prop layout so you can place the FC right in the centre f
Read more…MAP calibration algorithms - has any one done this?
Map Calibration using Affine techniques -
Has anyone out there done any work on map calibration using 3 or more known points on a paper scanned map, or a Google Earth map? As you know, you cannot use a google earth map directly as it is a spherical ma
Read more…When I turn off my transmitter before unplugging my lipo battery, my hexacopter goes immediately to full throttle.
I have a Spektrum Dx6i transmitter, and a ready to fly hexacopter from 3d robotics. If I make the mistake of turning off my transmitter before the lipo battery on the hexacopter is unplugged, the hexacopter will rev up to full throttle and take off
Read more…The wrong sort of publicity
This will not go down well:http://www.20min.ch/ausland/news/story/Deutsche-Drohne-verfehlte-Airbus-um-Haaresbreite-22657750If you can't follow the German, the YouTube video should be clear enough.
Read more…ArduPlane Wiring Setup
Just smoked my Bixler2 motor and ESC by trying to install APM 2.5 for the first time.
Can anyone help me or direct me to the wiring from the RX to APM to Servos.
This is how it was wired:
RX |
APM Input |
APM Output |
Servos ECT… |
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Ch 1 >>> |
Input 1 |
Output 1 |
<<<A |
DIY Charger of LIPO Battery
Hello Fellas,
Is it SAFE to use a DIY Charger for the Turnigy Nanotech 2200mah 25c...?
Since I don't have a charger yet ... :D
Read more…Arducopter 3.0 RC3 loiter isue
This is my first test with my new DIY 1000mm octo +. ESC's turnigy plush 40A with simonk firm. Motors
HL W48-30 420KV from himodel. Battery turnigy 5000mah 5s.APM 1 2560mb and GPS ublox LEA 6H
I've tried with standard PID's.
In stabilize mode and a bit
Read more…Twin Boom Pusher Prop UAVs anyone?????
Twin Boom Pusher prop UAV?
Does anyone have designs for a twin boom pusher prop RC electric sailplane large enough to hold a modified electronics package including a modified version of this http://www.microcenter.com/product/397495/PRO-750_PTZ_Dome_
Read more…What happens if I engage AUTO without any waypoints?
Possible responses:
a) plummet to expensive death at 0m AS (about 780m below my feet)
b) RTL
c) Loiter
d) Land
...or?
Second dumb question; if c) is the correct answer, can I lift off, engage auto then upload waypoints midflight (via 3DR telem/MP), and it
Read more…APM 2.5+ controled by USB
I want to use APM for gymbal control and navigation in smal aircraft with pilot.
Can I connect APM to PC(by USB) for:
1) stabilization of a gimbal/control camera
2) Get navigation information on monitor?
3) Get logs(GPS/IMU) after "mission by USB"?
As i
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