himy first issue about magnetometer. I soldered diydrones magnetometer to imu board like manual but I want to disable it now. connection has been dropped when I tryed the configurator disable button. Am I change the config code ? I used ardupirates o
Read more…HiI would need some clarification concerning the orientation of the APM for a frame flying in X-configuration, as I find contradictory information on the internet.- For X-configuration, does the APM "look" towards the left front motor or in direction
Read more…Im trying to process my flight logs in the mission planner. i have APM version 2.012 beta which I installed to my APM using the firmware update feature. I also have the latest HappyKillmore GCS along with Google Earth and necessary plugins.
After my
Read more…I dont think my magnetometer readings are right. On the configuratior i'm getting around -100 degrees when my quad is facing north (checked against a standard non electronic compass). When I run the compass test sketch I get values around 10 degrees.
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In version 1.2.52 of HK GCS, where do i configure battery info?
Thanks
Erik
Read more…I've been using a mac with fusion to run arduino, configurator with the arducopter ng code.
Now I'm getting into a skywalker and will use the beta 2.0 code. I see there are two different ground stations. Which is the best way to go? Mac with Fusion o
Read more…Im a bit confused as to how to wire everything up. Ive found the ardupirates diagrams to be most helpful but i still have some doubts. So the way i see it, each motor connects to its own ESC. From there, the black/red wires go to the batteries and th
Read more…It would appear i have no luck with jDrones ESC.
They hate me.
First the faulty one that kept losing sync and hiccuping (A replacement from jDrones is on its way - BTW, i hereby commend them for a fast and fussless response! Thanks, guys!). Then other
Read more…hi all friendsAirspeed sensor (MPXV5004DP) Worked in (ArduPilotMega 1.02) but the new version (APM 2.012) does not work on test mode !!When I use it like a message to:"airspeed: disabled"Why ?Profile System:1- ArduPilotMega IMU (v 1.4)2- ArduPilot Me
Read more…I'm new to the Quad, and I would appreciate help.
I have V2 ArduIMU flat and I can not load the code. At first I could do it, (use Diydrones cable) and I tried several versions (1.5 1.6 1.7) and even worked the ArduimuTest then when connected to the r
Dear All,
I've been gathering several information for my project. One of them is that a flight of a RC Plane or Copter can only last for approximately 10 minutes or even lower.
I have this theory: That relatively short duration of flight is caused by
Read more…Oh no! a newby college student asking questions! I know how frustrating it can be to have someone join the forums and say "here's my project... tell me how I can do it". So I just have a couple questions I would like to ask those that have more exper
Read more…HI i just wanted to konw if you can power the RX while only under usb power? this would be useful for testing under HIL. but my RX does not get any power while under usb power. I am using a Futaba FASST recieverthanks
Read more…Hi all,
I have two XBee Pro 9's (XB09-DP in X-CTU) and have been unable to get X-CTU to read either one as the correct XB09-DP. What tipped me off to this problem originally is that when connecting my entire setup to the Ground Station software all I
Read more…I recently purchased a video transmitter and can't figure out where to get plugs to fit it or what kind they are in order to make a wiring harness.
It is a four pin connector similar to a LiPo balancing connector but not the same.
I would really appr
Hello,
I have tested the IMU only two weeks all the components works fine, and after I dont know why,
only IDG 500 doesnt response as you can see on arducopter configurator (blue and red graph).
So I decide to remove the IDG 500 with my hot air solderin
What programming language is it programmed in and what do I need to program in to program for it?Thanks.
Read more…Dear Diy Drones community,I am unable to change the flight mode assignments (toggle switch assignments) using the CLI as when I move the rudder stick it moves the rudder. I have also made sure that the APM is in the ground mode.
Read more…Question:I would like to send aircraft attitude information via I2C to another arduino. Has anyone attempted this? If my understanding is correct (probably isn't) I could use the same I2C port as the magnetometer, and the call to send it would be in
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I was planning to get a cheap netbook to be brought to the field and adjust ardupilot gain settings and re-upload the sketch, was just wondering if there are any compatibility issues with Win CE which is the standard for most netbooks, thanks
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