I am having a hell of a time with my PPM encoder. When I plug it into my RX it creates so many problems that it just can't be used. It makes all my servos jitter badly to the point that I can even go 300 meters before I have complete lockouts.
In th
Read more…Wondering, if instead of props, one could use EDFs with thrust vector controlled by servos. APM is the conductor that keeps the platform in balance.http://tinyurl.com/3lpgzc3May use too much power?
Read more…i got a 4800mah off ebay
it is half transparent and indeed you can see 4 cells inside.
the balance plug reads 3.85v for each of the 3 first cells, and 0.05v for the last cell.
the main wires reads 11.5v....
which is clearly the 4th cell is totally empty
Read more…Hello, I'm currently trying to build a self-balancing robot with the arduimu as the brains of the operation driving a vex motor. To make pid tuning easier, I've been trying to get the ArduIMU to read data over serial. However, it appears Serial.read(
Read more…I have used eCalc and came up with, I think, a nice combination of components for a single copter. The result in the attachment is for a single motor. If I want to make a quad copter and want to increase the flight time, I could multiple this combina
Read more…Hi, I've became really interested in drones, robots and stuff like that and I am eager to build my own RQ-1 Predator Drone. Here are my ideas:Hovering capabilities. I was thinking 4 rotors on each side or 2 on each wing for that.Clean design. A hollo
Read more…I have unbricked my xbee several times following these instructions and never had a problem doing it but now I can't get it to unbrick. I'm using these instructions at the bottom of this page.
http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/Quad_TelemetryPa
Read more…Has anyone done any HIL simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator?
Read more…Hello forum -I'm using ardupirates latest release and have PID values at default settings.When I arm the motors and try to get it to lift off it tilts in the same direction every time. I've tried adjusting the PID values in acrobatic mode and that ha
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I have an issue with the Ardupilot Mega RC output pins not working. This is a reoccurring issue on a few of my boards.
I have tested one working Ardupilot Mega (older version no version number) controlling a servo, but when I transfer the code
Read more…Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I am looking to just get confirmation that I (at some level) understand the testing process in the FBW modes.
So, from what I've got from reading the manual and pouring through posts, is this:
Fly By Wire mo
Read more…I currently have a 2650mAH 20C 3 cell lipo battery back. If I want to get a bigger battery for more flight time, do I need to get a more mAH pack that is also 3 cell with 20C ? Or what?
Read more…Hello,
Could someone post the way that the IR sensors should be assembled/connected to the AP
Please
Read more…i have the cheaper EPP black type 12x45 props from jDrones,
as i mounted one of the on the motor, it's clear it needed to be balanced.
as a temporary method i put electrical tape on top of one of the prop's sides,
it did the job and i could reduce the
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Im wondering, while on the ground and my APM is in stabilize mode, do the control surface throws represent the current PID values for roll, pitch, and yaw? For example, if I incease/decrease the P value on roll, pitch, and yaw, will I see the
Read more…Does anyone know where to find the supposed Dos and Don'ts regulating onboard electronics for sUAS?
I have a question about certain types of radio equipment to be used on mine. A wideband receiver that reports GPS data (coords and time), frequency an
Read more…Arducopter was flying fine for about 10 flights over the last 4 days. Today, hovering about 4 ft off the ground the heli did a flip (for no reason, it was in stable mode) and landed upside down. After repowering, 2 ESCs were sounding error codes (rap
Read more…Can anyone guide us all through a theoretical decision making process for selection of engine or motor based on prop or blade size and weight to be thrust or lifted (Quad)? You might wake up tomorrow and think to yourself.."self..I want to build a q
Read more…Hi guys, it's been a while, but I finally got all the parts needed to finish my quadcopter, and assemble/fly it.
Well, all seemed to go well until the flight part, I try to get it to take off, and even in stable mode it starts to lift off then just fl
Read more…Hi all!This isn't a discussion about wireless telemetry but more to do with the telemetry port itself.Could somewone tell me what the signal voltage levels are on the tlemetry port on the Ardupilot Mega.I hoping to test my telemetry link by using a s
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