So here's the issue...(with the APM2 running the arduplane software)
The throttle is reversing in a strange way. When in manual mode, everything works as expected, but when the APM2 is switched into stabilize, auto, etc... the throttle is reversed.
I
Read more…What is the temperature rating of APM 2 will it work from -20C to +50C.
Read more…Does anyone have any ideas on how to make the motors on a multicopter waterproof so that you can fly in rain?
I've seen a few videos of multicopters flying in light rain, but I would have thought that the rain would short out the motors?
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I have been thinking of making these for a while and by reading the discussion forums there seem to be a couple of options outlined here
http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/angle-of-attack-sensor?id=705844%3ATopic%3A78347&page=2
There seem to be 4 opti
Read more…For those you suffering with the recent weather:)
Join up here to share help advice and ideas or even meet up if your not too far away
No timezone difference, so get your answers or advice quicker
Be interesting to see how many people using Ardupilot in
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Thanks to help from Sami Finnila and Wesley Chuen we've found an issue with the default MPU6000 accelerometer scaling in some of the recent APM2 boards shipped in the last month or so. You can find the original discussion from Sami here.
I
Read more…When I have USB connected and go into flight planner under the status tab, nearly all of the data is floating around i.e increasing and decreasing by an amount with the craft laying still on the floor, is this normal?
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Anyone can guide me how to convert the protocol (compressed binary) to NMEA
for MTK GPS3329 ?
because i want to use this GPS for other project which use NMEA
protocol.. is there any tools for easy configuration?
http://store.jdrones.com/product_p/diy
Read more…We are having fun with the little GPS unit sold on diydrones
https://store.diydrones.com/MediaTek_MT3329_GPS_10Hz_Adapter_Basic_...
Has anyone been succesfull with connecting it up to a pc running MediaTeks MiniGPS software?
Thanks,
Rick
Read more…Im having trouble getting the grid function to work. After you create the grid how do you generate waypoints in the grid. Sorry if im missing the obvious.
Read more…Hi all,
New to the forum and quad building.
Recently finished my APM2 quadcopter build, with a 550 frame from one of those cheapo chinese sites.
Build went ok, got everything wired up, followed the instructions as best i could, manually calibrated each
Read more…after crashing into the sea, and losing one, I am trying to "understand" APM2.
Besides the compass mess. - I'd experienced something really strange a few times.
-I let it run on my workbench for hours, when I get back - the AHI is looping and/or rollin
Read more…Hi, just having fun and learning !~~!
Has anyone been successful connecting a arduino MEGA to a MediaTek MT3329 GPS?
OR can some wizard type figure the code and connection that works?
I'll be happy to test it for you :)
both sold on diydrones see links
Read more…I tried a roll yesterday with my quad (X525 frame, 1.3kg, v2.5.3) using ACRO mode on the sprung toggle switch on my Tx. The short story is that the roll rate is very slow, far too slow to do a flip even a long run up and attempting a loop like a plan
Read more…Although I don't want to trivialize the many other aspects of 'drones', they are essentially flying platforms to which we intend to mount aerial cameras. Therefore, I'd like to start talking a bit more about the camera side of the equation.
Gopros
Read more…I recently dropped a line to the DIYDrones store folks when I noticed that images posted for the 915Mhz Air module in the store are different to the ones in the documentation and also picture shown of this module in the 3DR Telemetry kit. I am mainl
Read more…I have an APM 1280 board, uploaded Arduplane v2.33. Since the upload an after radio setup I cannot get the APM to recognize any TX inputs. It will only recognize inputs when connected to my computer via USB but not when in normal setup. the ppm light
Read more…This question has been asked before but never answered as far as I could determine, and it's not in the manual:
Is it OK to plug in the USB cable to the APM2 while it is powered up with a LiPo?
The manual addresses powering up the RC receiver separatel
Read more…I was hoping one of the moderators could help me out with a quick issue...
Recently, upon plugging in the battery, the APM 2.0 board will not boot correctly, no arm or gps LEDs lit. I simply reset using the button and everything is fine, although th
Read more…Folks,
Still trying to sort out what's up with my APM2 (tumble weed blowing across the other threads :( ) but I find an explanation to the flashing LEDs.
I've read this already: http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/AC2_LEDs
Earlier today I had an C
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