Is anyone using the APM2 for FPV and creating some nice video?
If so, could you post a link to your best video so far?
Or maybe you know someone that has made a nice video using the APM2 and if so could you share the link.
Thank you in advance,
Rick
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Read more…The octo is a whole load of fun on the latest firmware but I think I'm out on the PIDs.
Please take a look at the video and let me have any suggestions to get it a bit more stable. I've posted the current PIDS below,
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Can someone guide me what are we doing in the
void AP_Mount::stabilize() .. function of APM exactly? It is part of the libraries that we use for camera stabilization (ArduPLane/ ArduCopter). i.e . libraries/ AP_Mount/ AP_Mount.cpp
There it is
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I have broke the USB connector on APM 2.5 board, the connector is no longer connect to the board and the copper trace is also gone too, basically there is no way to solder it back.
right now I'm using FTDI cable to connect APM to my computer th
Read more…I have a couple of Turnigy Nano-tech 4S 5000mAh Lipos which at full charge are outputting 16.5v (according to DVM).
My jDrones 30A ESC on the label indicate that they are rated at 6v - 16v, however the sales literature states they are suitable for 2s
Read more…My DIY frame for a H-frame quad I did it from balsa wood which costs me $10. There is 3 layers of balsa wood for body and 3 layers for arms. Layers are glued with carpenter glue. The weight is 1Kg with all included as motors/props, ESC, APM2, telemet
Read more…I have recently added Sonar (EZL0) to my HexaCopter which is a 3DR frame and the standard sonar mount.
However my Hexa also has skids fitted and the sonar is constantly measuring 20cm.
Although the sonar can see the ground, i'm guessing it could also
Read more…Hi guys, after a few false starts and 5second flights I have to say thank you to this forum, why. Because today it finally all came together for me . 3 good flights,all with a mix of manual, stabilize and auto control. Good logs, a bit of tuning and
Read more…I about to make the servo cables between my RX & APM 2.5. The wiki 'Connecting your RC motors' shows that I must connect the cable's negative pin to the out side of the APM board.
The JR manual doesn't have a RX pin-out diagram.
My question is.... wha
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I need to control 2 Aux servos from a APM1 board. Trying to use the camera channels and change the code to control them directly.
If anyone could help me with:
- where are the output pins initiallised?
- I am trying to use one of these lines to contro
Read more…Have been having a lot of trouble using the Sonar so decided to do a power filter and shielded cable. DId the cable with copper tape and shrink tube and have a ground plug going to the APM2 ground. Added a 100 micro-farad cap and a 100 ohm resistor t
Read more…I'm moving my APM2 from fixed wing to quad. Downloaded and configured new firmware, everything seems good. Planner can connect, artificial horizon works, etc.
Plugged in Rx, and had this problem:
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Moved +
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I have been setting up my configuration of my APM2.5 with 3DR Radio Telemetry link.
I've noticed what seems to be quite a serious problem. I am powering my plane using my Lab PSU which limits current. If the motor kicks in and triggers a current li
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I purchased new fully equipped Hexcopter from uDrones. I've gotten it into the air and figured out how to make the telemetry work. But I can't seem to figure out how to make the OSD and video work. I believe I first need to power both th
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During the mission, my plane will switch out from AUTO to RTL very quickly then back to Auto. I am using a Frsky modified Turnigy 9x and I can fly about 1.5 KM without any RC signal problems, so I am sort
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I´m with the new APM2.5, firmware V-2.7.3. When I open CLI, it displays what appears on the attached image (CLI). The "hieroglyph" appears endless until I hit enter 3 times. Also says, "No dataflash inserted".
In addition, when I try to ch
Read more…So this new optical flow board from 3DR looks pretty nifty!
My question is (for anyone more familiar with optical flow technology than I am), can I expect this sensor to be significantly better than the current Arducopter optical flow? And can I expe
I have been trying to get the Mission Planner to accept UDP and TCP/IP inputs.
I keep getting a time out error on a UDP connection. I have tried various playback rates and real-time rates, but I always get a time out error.
Is there anything special
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