Hello hardware folks,
So I have what I believe to be a hardware problem with my baro alt and compass. My baro altimeter will only ouput zero, confirmed in CLI mode and my compass will only output zero, also confirmed in CLI mode. Both chips have powe
Read more…Help, have a hexa running the latest code, only 1 of the 6 esc's will beep when I plug in the lipo, Ive gone thru manual and auto calibration, reload firmware in which the other esc's do work, however they will all not work(beep) once I plug them all
Read more…Hello everyone,
I am looking for a tutorial/documentation on tuning the AC2 PID parameters, specifically as they apply to the APM Planner, configuration ->AC2 (tab).
Any help will be appreciated!
Regards,
Michael.
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This my 3rd crash with similar way, dipping.... out of no reason. I am currently flying Y6 AC2 2.0.48. with GPS and Magneto.
My previous 2 crashes was with earlier code. My 2nd crashes happened even after i solder the connection between esc and motor.
I have gotten a lot of time in on 2.0.49 and it is clearly the best yet. My quad (mostly stock, sonar / compass working perfectly, loiter P = .15) is incredibly fun to fly. Sonar terrain following, simple mode, loitering are working like never befo
Read more…A little after updating to .49, and flying well, I started getting "failed" errors when trying to tune some para's. Just three: The "Thr Rate" box and the Roll and Pitch Rate boxes. I'm able to go through setup and everything else, change stablize
Read more…When I turn ON my APM Plane I do it at the pitts workbench and that is where the GPS LOCKS the HOME. How do I move my HOME to a different place away from the pitts, so when I do a RTL it goes to the new HOME?
Could I get a step by step explanation on
Read more…For the roll, pitch, and yaw connections can I use a single-wire connection? i.e. just the signal wire and not ground and power?
I'm a bit squeezed for space and would like to reduce the size of the wire bundle between the two units.
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I've built myself a hexacopter purchased from the martint (build your own drone) that has verygood service:)
I have spektrum dx8 as r/c controller
I have a strange problem, lives far north in Norway so here is Temperature around 0 degreesnowadays.
Wh
I have a really strange problem. My mb1200 sonar quits working after about 20min. And then will not work for about 1hour. After that is will work again ok and quit after 20min again. Any ideas anyone?
Read more…I finally have my ritewing in the air and she flies like a beast.
This is one very agressive airframe that can be incrdibly responsive.
I am very happy with its performance envelope which ranges from screaming fast to a gentle glide.
It flies great in m
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I have been trying to setup my altitude hold function and am having a hard time. No mater what my settings, the quad just slowly climbs or sometimes slowly descends. I have put the P value to 100 and it still does it! I have manipulate
Read more…Hello, I was wondering if the JDrones ESC's are compatible with the turnigy programming card. It looks like they are (I have successfully connected the esc and read the settings), but just wondering if anyone had the chance to modify their parameters
Read more…OK, this is is my ramble. It might be better suited to a blog but I don't know what that is.
If like me you have just found this site after some wandering in the dark with a number of "What if I want to do this" type questions, then I can share my ex
Read more…I sourced some Venom LiPo's (3S 11.1V 4000mAH) from Tower hobbies and they sold me a bunch of duds.
The batteries seem to drain after just 7 mins of flight and now the charger refuses to charge them, because they are bloated and 'damaged'.
I did take c
Read more…I had great fun flying 2.0.49 today on my almost stock quad AC. Stable, simple, sonar AH, baro AH all working better than any version ever. It is an astounding sight to watch it zoom (and I do mean zoom- this thing can go very fast!) down my street w
Read more…Anyone know what is the dimensions (X centimetre, Y centimetre) of the main plate for the Arducopter 3DR? What is the length between the 2 screws on the arm that is attached to the main plate ?
Read more…I'm working on a return-to-launch high altitude glider (balloon launched). My radio system needs to be able to communicate at 100km or more. My current plan is to use an FRS radio. This radio is modified to work on the 70cm ham band, and should be ab
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