HI guys
I just took the cuad out to test LOITER mode, and I didnt even get off the ground,
When I arm the motors and give the smallest of throttle just to check everything is okay before takeoff, the LEFT motor goes crazy, almost 50% throttle I would g
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im just adding gps into the mix to see if my cuad is capable of decent position hold,
i have him sat in the window, with 7 sats and 3d fix, hdop goes between 150 and 250.
looking on the map, it shows the drone as moving a lot, between what i would im
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I have a question, I try tuning PID with motor throttle at 20% , the tuning is perfect and stable, but when increse the motor throttle at 50/60 % the quadcopter starts to oscillate and becomes abrupt movements and nervous.
Then do the inverse, with
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I just ordered the ArduIMU and when I try to view it from the arduino serial window it only works for 9 loop refreshes then it displays a line of random characters and then repeats. I believe it is a result of a serial timing error. Any suggestion
Read more…Just got an APM 2.5, but unfortunately without the DF-13 to XBee connector that was supposed to come with all APM2.5's.
While assembling the board, I noticed that the new DF-13 port is marked as UART0, but there are also four normal pin sockets/holes
Read more…Hello, i'm a french new user of the arducopter on a GAUI 500X.
Everything is relly fine by default, but i have a question :
Will i lose my parameters ( PIDs or else i modified ) if i upload the last firmware on my APM board ?
Are the parameters loaded "
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Wondering if someone can recommend me some PID settings for my setup.
I have:
- APM2
-X550 cheap frame
- 4 x Turnigy 2217 20turn 860kv 22A Outrunner
- Gaui 8 inch props - (http://www.flying-hobby.com/shop/330x-8-inch-props-8a-8b-fluorescent-pink-
Read more…If you are not using NMEA disregard.
I recently discovered what I think is a parsing error for the NMEA lat/long decimal minutes in the latest version(s) of the GPS library. I found this when doing van testing with 2.50 to check out the new IMU compe
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I am using the new 3DR Ublox GPS with the big antenna. It gets a lock very fast and appears to be doing the right thing. However, I am having a weird problem whereby the pitch of the plane oscillates a few degress in mission planner when it is si
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I'm trying to figure out how this beast works and so far, I'm only getting more and more confused. I'd really appreaciate a quick explanation.
What is the primary process that runs when I turn on the autopilot? Is it the Arduplane.pde? If it is, wh
Read more…Is there a comprehensive tutorial for QGroundControl? I looked at the QGroundControl site and their help seems to be half done. I am a newbie with a Mac and it would be nice if there was some sort of get you in the air quick start guide. Thanks!
Read more…I was setting up my new airplane with me new APM2 and noticed that I had a very unsteady display on the Mission Planner. The artificial horizon and other parameters were jumping around a little. This was with both USB and telemetry connection.
I had
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I am trying to use the follow me, but my arducopter does not follow me.
It wants to fly in the opposite direction...
anybody an idea why? did anyone try the follow me?
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The Wire Antenna of my 2.4Ghz Xbee Pro S1 was lost (ripped). Could someone tell me If there is a source to purchase "original" antennas for repair?
I've read that any cable (multi or single core) of the same length will work but since I've lost the
Read more…I had a really bad misconception about what I would need to monitor my bixler from the ground once I had configured the 3R Radios. I thought that I could just use the radios and a laptop (via mission planner) to do that. Can someone send a reply (o
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On the bench: When FBW_A is enabled, all control surfaces level off when I tip the plane 20 degrees up and roll it about 30 degrees right. When stabilize is enabled, all surfaces are level when the plane is level.
In the past, I've seen this
Read more…I've been looking for a way to set my home location after the APM2 is powered up. So I can get everything working on the edge of a field, then walk in to the middle and set home before I launch.
If I create a simple mission:
DO_SET_HOME
Would that updat
Read more…Refering to quick manual
http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/wiki/RC
I tried to configure my Arduplane for Bixler using 2 ailerons.
I added the 2nd aileron on ch5 but it seems my ch1 output is broken as it gets no signal (ch5 is ok)
I see both channe
Read more…I just assembled my Ardustation last night and managed to upload the code using an FTDI Basic board, and I'm able to power and test it via the FTDI. But it won't power on when I plug in a 12V wall wart to the power jack. Trying to figure out what's
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