So I finally put my ArduCopter together and started the programming and got to the point of arming the ESC's. I went through them all and then checked to see if they were all in sync and one was not running. After hours of testing I finally checked
Read more…So I've been tracking down some motor/ESC related problems and today I replaced a bad ESC from a motor that had been "stuttering" then giving up as it got too hot. The new ESC is in and working and the motor does start up now....
but the problem is t
Read more…In general, what direction would PIDs be tuned when moving from 10x4.7" to 12x4.7" props on a mostly-standard ArduCopter? When putting together my current FPV rig I found that I got more stable flight at lower throttle settings using the larger prop
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We all want an excelent sonar ALT-hold so we do everything to get the most acurate reading from our sonar. Move it away from the ESC's and shield your sonar cable. But how to shield?
First of all: find a 3 core shielded cable ( i sacrificed a mobile
Read more…Here's a link to yet a simple to fly option for those looking for a stable
easy to fly platform. These chutes only require two channels, one for
the throttle and one linked to the servo which pulls on either side of the
chute for turns. Any additional
Read more…Hi EveryoneWhat is the best way to hover indoors at a constant height.(Let's say about 5 feet). I have a Sonar (LV-MaxSonar-EZ0).I am afraid of crashing into the floor or ceiling, while i learn to fly(It is way too windy outside).Pls correct me if i
Read more…Hi Everyone
The Qgroundcontrol site seems to be down
http://qgroundcontrol.org/downloads
I would like to build it on my linux laptop. Does anyone have the source code?
Thanks
Srinath
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Hi.
I just bought the ArduPilot mega, and now i am trying to connect it to my computer...
I am running windows 7, APM planner 1.0.46 and i have installed the usb drivers...
But when i try to connect, i starts counting down from 29, and it gives me timeo
Read more…It is true that as we progress things can get scary- no one wants to see thousands of dollars in copter and camera plunge to the ground. There has been talk of a parachute system, but I think it does need to be automatic. Things happen very quickly a
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I've been through all the threads here regrading this issue and could find a solution :(
I bought the Attopilot current sensor from Sparkfun:
http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9028
I added the 3.9Kohm resistor in AN0 (and only in AN0) and i can't ge
Read more…Hallo,
after hard crash of my airframe the IMU lost some parts (one slider switch, 4 DIP switches and the relay circuit, see the attached picture).
Instead slider switch i soldered temporary one (the ugly big one ;-( )
I tried to connect APM via USB and
Read more…I'm looking for the best solution for my qc.
I hope my qc will fly stable in the windy condition.
Does any body know what should I do with my PID configuration?
How about the motor & prop configuration? Should I use high KV motor or Low KV?
Which is bett
My unit (std quad, 2.0.37, sonar, mag) has been flying very well lately- I have hun a lot in stable, alt hold, loiter, simple with generally good results - now seems very easy to fly (except maybe not Steven Colbert!- check out UAV on 7-28 episode).
Read more…Hi All,I have changed the 1280's on my boards to 2560's and I now need to know which bootloader to use and the fuse settings, can anyone help ?RegardsRob
Read more…I have the quad sitting next to the computer, props off.
If I connect the battery and then the USB, then connect into the MegaPlanner.
Switch in flight mode.
If I arm the motors (low left) the green led stops blinking. Throttle up spins up the motors, b
Read more…What is the minimum requirements for APM Planner,?
I have an Acer Aspire One running XP which I would like to use as a ground station
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I've got some designs for the mounting plate for the APM for the traditional heli (Trex450) but I'm having some troubles finding a company capable (and happy to) cut the templates out of 1mm carbon fibre for me. Anybody know of such a company?
Read more…OK, I've been puzzling over this question for a while, but I've not found an answer yet. Perhaps the gurus here can tell me?
So when integrating the three gyros that are obviously rotating simultaneously, when you come to fuse them together to rotate
Read more…I've had my APM for a while now - I got it in December 2010 and had it working basically, but never flew with it. I just started reprogramming and setting it up again and noticed that my first channel output isn't working (even in manual mode)... I r
Read more…I just received my order of motors and ESCs from jDrones, but unlike the motors and ESCs I had previously ordered from DiyDrones, the bullet connectors where not already soldered on.
The problem is that a couple connectors were missing, so I'm just g
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