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CTRL + A on APM Mission Planner - 3DRradio function?

Hello, you did not know this configuration tool in versions prior to 1.1.42 APM MissionPlanner. You probably already there but I did not know.

I wondered what functionality would, as completely unaware.

HUD display with usb video input device

Does anyone know if I can use this to view the video signal as the HUD underlay?

http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-VC500-Touch-Capture-Device/dp/B000VM60I8/ref=pd_cp_e_1

I don't think it matters but i'm using a mac with bootcamp and windows 7

Would any fire

Glitchy reactions mid-air (video included)

Hello everyone. My quad is glitching weirdly while flying in STAB mode. I uploaded firmware Quad 2.4.1 and 1.1.42 version of Mission Planner.

Please watch the video of it's sad reality. We can see the VSI indicator glitching weirdly and also the tunin

Compile errors from Git version

I'm getting these compile errors from the latest git version, as far as I know all the libraries are there so not sure why these errors would appear. Anyone with greater experience help me out?

In file included from ArduCopter.cpp:93:
GCS.h:129: error:

Is heading hold acrobatic mode?

It appears that selecting the Stabilize mode (with mag enabled) also provides heading hold.   Is heading hold (not Simple mode) also possible in Acrobatic mode?  If not, has anyone done a code branch to do this?   

Thanks!

Channel 6 twitch

hi Folks.

I have just mounted a jdrones gopro gimbal to my stock 3DR quad and have a strange twitch on channel 6 for the pitch control.

When sitting on a desk, the pitch twitches once every few seconds (less than 10). If I look at the radio input I can

Cant set CAM_P_G or CAM_R_G

Hey guys

After installing 2.4.1. I cant set my CAM_P_G or CAM_R_G over xbee.

I can change all the other pids no problem.

Its says CAM_P_G failed when i change and hit write parameters.

Any ideas?

Thanks

G:)

Problem communicating with ardupilot mega with mission planner.

One problem after another!

I received an error in downloading firmware.  Found out that I needed to update misson planner, which I did. Was then able to download firmware. 

Now with the updated mission planner I'am unable to communicate with the ardupi

DraganFlyer Vi Conversion

Has anyone (or better, who has) done an ArduPilot conversion for an old DraganFlyer V?  I have one - flies like crap because it's got brush motors and old electronics - the frame is pretty solid though, so, I want to make it useful.

Any feedback/sugge

Possible Aluminum box for APM2

I am thinking there is a need for a CNC machined aluminum box for the APM2...

Attached is a box I designed for a 2 watt RC transmitter...  I made hundreds of these...

I am looking for feed back for something simular, with rubber mounts and clear plasti

Uploading Arducopter...

Hi, I'm new to this forum and to Ardupilot too. I'm going to install it on Hirobo Shuttle helicopter, but I encountered some issues during installation of the firmware.

More in detail,I have an ardupilot mega platform provided with ATmega 1280, and I

Two current sensors APM2?

Hello, I have seen in the Wiki that APM2 has two inputs for current sensors, I wondered howto monitor. the Mission Planner. the two batteries, as it only shows one.

I have two batteries, one for motor. and one for servos, rx and APM2. and would like t

Where can I find a release log, or version "whatsnew ?"

updating ArduPilot Mega Planner sometimes results in new firmware.

Where can I find information on what's new/improved/added ?

First APM learning curve questions.

Well, this is my first APM. So, today I start my little learning curve on how to set it up.

I am having problem loading(running) Mission Planner. I open the folder Mission Planner 1.1.40.

Then I see the green icon with the title "ArdupilotMegaPlanner.

3DR hexa building manual/tuto ?

Hi, does anyone know if there is a detailed manual for building an Arducopter 3DR Hexa from the start, just like the one you can find for the quad version (http://stuff.storediydrones.com/ArduCopter3DRAssemblyInstructions) ?

It shouldn't be that diffe

Antenna, video spliter and video logging

Hi

We got the FPV combo system from Hobbyking, the 900mhz version, together with OSD. We are cuurenntly modifying the OSD to get one unit and less cables, I will upload some photos when its done.

So our question is regarding the ground station, we woul

New Sea Image NEEDED ASAP

Joystick control

I have a question re the joystick option...

Having played with a joystick enabled in the APM planner to control the aircraft (arduplane software loaded) in assisted mode, we have noted that when the transmitter used by the safety pilot is switched to

Optimum boom length for hexa copter

I was just wondering if there is an optimum boom length for hexacopters if it's a by case kind of thing. I ask because I am using 450 size booms and when I add the motor to the end, the boom sags. Anyone have any suggestions?  

[Solved] Can't download my logs from mission planner - APM2 (Grrrr!!)

I've been trying everything I can to get the logs off my APM2. I erased the logs with the Logs > Erase command in the CLI. Flew for 3 minutes or so, connect again and then when I go to the terminal tab of Mission Planner 1.1.40, I click Log Download