This is an update from the original blog post in October 2011 - the updated blog post is here:
I've updated the Ardustation 2 source code to allow co
Read more…Hi all. I am making software for the ground control and telemetry, which will be adapted for my flight platform. As the next automatic pilot will be Ardupilot Mega, I want to make the telemetry log to be compatible with the Ardu Mission Planner. The
Read more…I just ordered HexTronik DT700 for my hexacopter from HobbyKing but the ESCs I need are out of stock. I only need a 20A ESC but I can't find them anywhere in stock and it seems pointless to get a 40 or 50A. Any suggestions on some reputable vendors?
Read more…Hi,I'm looking for an OSD/flight assistant for my FPv plane. I'm comparing Ardupilot, RVOSD and Eagletree. Ardupilot seems like the most capable of the three but I have a few questions...I wont me using the xbee module, only my RC transmitter.Can I u
Read more…I have heard from a few people who are very knowledgable about UAV's that they think its possiable to make your own autopilot using Old Phones(Ipod Touch's, Android Phones,IPhones) that you could with a lot of research and time make your own GPS base
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I have ArduPilot Mega (red PCB) with blank Atmega 328p MCU and can't make PPM encoder work.
1. Got latest sources from GIT
2. Build firmware
3. got ardupilot_mega\ardupilot-mega\Tools\ArduPPM\ATMega328p\Encoder-PPM.hex file
4. flashed this firmwa
Does anyone know what is APM 1 or 2 power consumption (Amps @ 5V)?
How does GPS, MAGNETOMETER, AIRSPEED SENSOR or SONAR affect to the power consumption?
Read more…I have just bought a Minim OSD and got it all soldered up. I am running it on the ground rather than in the plane as I want to be able to see the OSD even if the video glitches when I am at long range.
I have encountered a strange problem that I am h
Read more…I finally finished a project that I thought about over a year ago, but hadn't had the time.
I will let the video speak for itself :-) hope you like it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCDPWYM7T-U&feature=youtu.be
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Does anybody have any experience of using large (14"+) propellers for a hexacopter in order to extend flight time during heavy lift?
I know the motors will need uprating a lot to cope with the maximum instantaneous load / sudden change in propeller
Read more…hey did you guys hear the joke about the 3DRobotics APM2 repair paths?
oh wait there are none!
Beware folks don't fry your APM2... it is costly. Its not like APM1 where you can dice off the red board and keep the Oilpan alive. The purple board is e
Is there a way to load ArduPlane on APM2 with Ardunio environment using the old ISP cable? Or any other way to load it? I cannot get it to load via the USB cable. It works with Mission Planner using the automatic firmware and USB cable and the 2560
Read more…I'm having a problem getting a GPS 3d fix. Sometimes it will take a few minutes before it even gets one satellite, and I can sometimes wait another 10 minutes and it doesn't get any more in that time, and no 3d fix. I had 3 10 minute flights today wi
Read more…I am selling my photoshipone 2x gimbal: http://photoshipone.com/products/2x/
I will be very honest. I was not pleased with the tolerances of this product when it came to me around a year ago. That being said, it does work as advertised, but was a pain
Read more…Hello,
How can I enter to the CLI with the APM2 Board with has no switch.
I go to the Mission Planer/Terminal, (a lot of figures came out) and i hit Enter 3 Times but nothing happens. I also tried it with a Terminal Prog. like hterm.
The other think is
Read more…Hello Guys,
I am from Barcelona and I believe that would be great if we could organize a meet up someday, I don´t know or am not aware of any groups being organized yet :)
Anyone up for a drink ?
Cheers !
Shekou
Hello Everybody,
i have done a APM 2.0 flight test today, unfortunately, during two tests, the copter flipped over without even lifting off. - Even the video is quite funny, i would like to find out what may be wrong and fix it.
Here is the video link:
Read more…I crashed the other day with the apm on board and so I have moved to a new plane, (the original plane was a cessna sykartec, the new one is a 40 size trainer converted to electric)The new plane when switched to stabilize mode pitches up to full verti
Read more…Hello everyone,
I just set up my MinimOSD with the latest firmware 1.9 and char set and installed it on my airplane with APM 2 running the latest version of ArduPlane.
However on the screen, I get the video overlaid with "Waiting for MAVlink Hearbeats"
Read more…I had a major crash on my GCS laptop and for what every reason I can no longer install Win7. Ive now managed to get Win XP and Ubuntu installed and have installed Net framework 4 and done the XP 3 service pack etc and all updated.
Now what am I missin
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