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 :)
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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
Read more…Simply:
What CAD software are you using and why?
Me:
For 2D
I use Solid Egde 2D Drafting - free version
It's "free" (you need to register). I tried many of CAD programs, both free and full versions (including Autocad, Microstation, QCad, VariCAD.....) an
Read more…Because of inverted compass, as described in another thread, my 3DR + brand new APM2 went down, and it took 5 days to get a SCUBA diver to get it (I sold my SCUBA equipment a while year ago)
I memorised the position where it went down by observing the
Read more…Hi Folks,
My pregnant wife is less temperamental than the connection to my new APM2.
It really is hit or miss getting it to connect. I've tried via xbee (both UART0/2 but more successful on UART0 on the side of the APM) as well as USB (with the "reset
Read more…Great news for the hobby comunity. Not only do you now have insurance you have a sanctioned hobby with legal avenues to buy and fly your creations.
Read more…I a newbie with a brand spanking new APM 2.0 and I'm looking for some good starting off info. My airframe doesn't use any elevators for pitch control. The throttle exclusively controls climb/descent ie pitch. I'm looking for ideas/options which mig
Read more…I can't find any Info to get Ardustation working with my 360 degree Gws Servo.What is to do to start Tracking?
Read more…Hi thereI have been flying quad copters for about 6 months now with a Free Flight stabilised controller board and am planing on stepping up to the ardumega v2 board.What I really wanted to know was if it would be helpfully to learn the code and if so
Read more…I've searched far and wide with no luck. I'm looking for UAV electronics as 3d models. Autopilots, gps, batteries, servos, receivers you name it. Anything electric that a UAV needs to fly. I need it for payload space planning.
Can anyone help?
Read more…Using a 2 axis gimbal on my quad I am finding that the APM2 under AC2.5.x is too slow to respond and creeps as it is centering. The calibration is set up but there seems to be some dampening in the control as it approaches its target position. Has
Read more…My APM2 quad flies very well. My gimbal control works well also, and with the advanced settings have calibrated it to stabilize my gopro OK. But the movement is slower than other FC's I've used, more noticeably around the center position. It acts
Read more…Hi,
Sorry for my bad english. I just received my 3DR Radio telemetry kit. The ground device is not the normal device with usb connector witch was not avalaible from 3DR. They sent me 2 identical devices, and for the ground a usb cable to connect it.
Wh
Read more…Dear Mission Planner development team,
i have just downloaded both the zipped as well as the 64 bit MSI version of the APM 1.1.79 and now it does not start anymore. I get the following in the console, i assume it got to do with directx.
I am currently
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