APM 2.24 seems a bit big for atmega1280.
When compiling for arduino mega 2560, It gives this memory report:
Binary sketch size: 131036 bytes (of a 258048 byte maximum)
Any pointers to reducing the code size so it will compile for atmega1280?
Read more…Had a very odd thing happen...
- windows 7
- plugged in xtremebee usb.
- kept getting behavior as if the right mouse button was being pressed
- apm could not connect over xbee link
I opened the "Devices and Printers" window on the control panel, and it
Read more…I'm starting a high altitude return-to-sender balloon launched glider project. I want to keep it simple, and I think my first decision is airframe. I'm wondering if it would be feasible to use a small glider like this mini swift for rudder-only contr
Read more…I have the Airspeed Kit with MPXV7002DP. I have the dual tube setup, one pitot and one static. Which port on the sensor is pitot and which is static? It talks about it in setup but I do not have the single tube system.
Thanx
Read more…Hello Multicopter Fans,
I have a quad that I have gotten to start flying fairly stable but now if the quad flies for more than 2 minutes or so one of my motors begins to get VERY hot and the trim changes dramatically, away from the hot motor (no surp
Read more…Hi,
at one time i saw such gimbals for ~500$, but i can't find them...
im searching for a gimbal between 300$ to 700$,
any recommendations out there for a commercial unit including servos ?
Thanks !
Read more…There is a preview on GIT right now. I flew a version of this
The PWM output has been set to 400hz (to counter the low pass filter in most Turnigy PWMs)
The DCM's Roll and Pitch gains were lowered to .03 (recommendation of Hein Hollander)
Mavlink has g
Read more…I've been successfully using HIL with X-plane and APM Planner Buld 1.0.16, but decided last night to try to get it to run with X-plane supplying all the sensor data and having the DCM strut its stuff.
Alas, no joy was had as the APM Planner always tim
Read more…I'm looking for some advice,
i built this platform hoping to put the ardupilot on it, but im unsure as to how I can get the canard to work through the ardupilot, has anyone tried Canards, and elevons with ardupilot, (how to connect the servo connect
Read more…I have an unresponsive throttle in all flight modes (I have a 3-way switch and use Auto, Manual, and Stabilize). I am trying to figure out if it is a hardware or software issue. The Auto mode is giving me all sorts of trouble too, but address that on
Read more…I would like to put a turnigy plush 30A ESC in to a small sapce.
The only thing thats in the way is the capacitator. Removing this is not an option.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=975333
My idea is to put the capa, that is soldered bet
Read more…My tx generates pulses approx. from 1000 to 1900, so i cant use it as a switch, is that true?
Read more…Since my laptop isout of business i've moved to my old desktop.
I've copied the MP 1.0.81 but when i'm trying to write something in terminal mode an error appear(screen capture attached).
I've tried to update, same thing.
Flight data mode is working.
Whe
Read more…Hello, after reading a lot about this project, and in the need of choosing a new FC system, I decided to go Open Source. My choice is APM.
After assembling my mk hexa xl frame with all the rest from Martin (buildyourdrone.co.uk) (jdrones 30 amps esc
Read more…According to the news page, 2.40 was a release candidate for the first non-beta code. One would expect that this meant that only bug fixes should make it into the codebase. However, it seems like the code is still being actively developed with new fe
Read more…Hi,
After each flight i try to download the log file from my APM unit. Sometime it generates a log file, but most of the time it reports that there are no logs to download. Im taking off and landing manually & flying around waypoints autonomously. Wh
Read more…Hello there! I'm building my own car-drone, but lacking ideas.
Just wanted to know what could be this kind of drone used for? Any practical stuff? Any fun/geek stuff? Tell me what you think! Thanx!
Read more…Hi everyone, I'm a newbie here :)
I'm having an issue with my custom built quad and APM, i have followed the guides to set up apm step by step, all seems ok. After everything set i try to test it but i have this issue:
I turn radio on, plug lipo, afte
Read more…I have the 880kv arducopter motors, an rctimer esc (30C I think) and a 8000mah 30C battery. Prior to upgrading the battery (from 2 2650mah), my quad was flying ok. Even when I used the new battery everything was ok. Then one day, arming the copter an
Read more…Hello all,
I have read some paper about quadrotor. almost of them state that it is nearly impossible to control the quadrotor using a PID controller because of the non-linearity, cross coupling and big disturbances (wind) (See equations). So if it is
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