So our plane crashed while flight testing the APM 1.0. The aircraft simply stopped responding to pilot control as if the entire board shut off. We were not using any autopilot modes but was in manual. We recovered the autopilot as it was completely i
Read more…Has anybody had good results from using auto mode in conjuction with the mission planner?
and what pid`s are you using? it appears to me that there are a vast range of PID`s being used for auto mode, where as some of the other fuctions such as loiter
Read more…Here is a test video from a new folding, packable waterproof quad made from alum and off the shelf hardware store components. The speed controllers are cooled by mounting on an alum plate that forms the base structural component of the design. The ca
Read more…Hi all,
I have just received my APM2 today so I'm a new user.
I want the APM2 to send out the MAVLink messages to my XBee, which I believe is UART0 as per the usual setup procedure in the manual...no problems here.
HJowever, I ALSO want the same message
Read more…Hello,
I'd like to show the forum members the new 500X4 Carbon Quadrocopter.
It is 500mm motor centre-to-centre, weighs 330g,
and has a sliding-locking battery tray typically used with a 3S 2500 pack.
It's the same tray used on the larger multis that can
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I am just about to start testing my APM2 / xbee equiped UAV aircraft and I want to find a device to help to locate the plane if everything decides to stop working one day!! no dis-respect to the developers and providers of the equipment intended.
I
Read more…After a bit of work I'm finally releasing version 2.0.14 of Ardustation 2. The missing D terms had been in place for many weeks, but through testing, I found an issue with parameter values timing out when full feed is started. This problem was due
Read more…Hello,
I have APM1 and I wanted to upload ArduCopter V2.5.5 Quad. No luck. I have got followind message:
1) Epprom changed, all you setting will be lost during the update, Do you wish to continue? Yes
2) Firmware is to big for a 1280, Please upgrade!! O
I have an APM2. Right now it is fully functioning. To be clear:
1. It has 4 servos hooked up, 2 aileron (Y split cable to one channel), 1 elevator 1 rudder.
2. It is powered by exactly 5.1V coming from a 35A ESC with a 5V/2A BEC that is connected t
Read more…So, I've bought an APM2 with integrated GPS and Magnetometer, and I'm planning on putting it on a HoverThings HT-FPV frame.First up, is anyone using this combo? Have you encountered issues with the magnetometer skewing because of current draw from th
Read more…Is it safe to have the APM2 hooked up to the ESC/BEC while it's also plugged into USB?
I looked at the schematics and it looks like there's some kind of protection, but I'm not sure.
Read more…Hello Everyone,
i have a question regarding the RTL function:
Does the copter usually fly a direct straight line when using the RTL or does it also fly larger curves ?
In my case, i have brought the copter further away and then switched to RTL.
In the en
Read more…I finally got my Bixler in the mail and started testing the parts out and putting it together. It looks like there's a fairly large nose weight in it. Does it make sense to remove it sine I'm going to be adding a fair bit of weight in the cockpit?
Read more…Hi All.
I am new to the automation of a helicopter, and would like to find some peoples to compare notes with.
Any persons in the DFW area?
Read more…I just tried the update from 1.1.83 to 1.1.87 and now an unable to connect to the airplane. No changes to the hardware, but the connect window keeps getting params and says "Already got ..." for a while, then aborts. I'm using a Dell laptop with i7
Read more…I have built my Y6 with APM2 / 880kv motors / APC 12x3.8 props. Arducopter software with MP.
I have decided I am rubbish at trying to fly it. I have broken 9 props, 1 motor, 6 motor mounts, and snapped the sonar off twice within 4 attempts to hover. I
Read more…Hi *
I want to add a BEC into my Quad as I'm getting a marginal voltage from the ESC's onboard BEC. The ESC/BEC gives me 4.7 as measured on the APMv2 and I'm nervous of reboots and drop-outs, so I got a Turnigy 5V/3A dedicated BEC. Problem is, its mea
Read more…What are the definitions for the TUNE Pids???
I cant for the life of me find them in the manual!
I know TUNE 1 is for tuning STAB_P.
But what are the other numers???
Thanks :)
Read more…Hey there,
I have my copter tuned to how I want it in every mode, apart from Acro...
Whatever I change in the rate settings and acro_p. It never seems to be responsive enough?
Stabilize mode is perfect and very responsive where as acro is very slow and
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