Last week I had a touch time trying to set the proper throttle failsafe PWM value. The default is 975 and i wanted to set it to 1030 . I put
#define THROTTLE_FS_VALUE 1030
in the APM_config.h and uploaded the code, but in the Setup>Show i still saw the
Read more…I had a crash a couple of weeks ago that damaged the IMU. It would spin up but would not auto stabilize. After replacing the IMU I got it running again but as long as I have the magnetometer plugged in, the boards will not light up at all. All I get
Read more…i need some help please
can the paparazzi handle a plane with these specs
1. weight >60 kg
2. wingspan 4m
3. altitude >3500m
4. range >100 km
can someone also please recommend some commercial autopilots that can achieve this
Read more…So, after a few crashes, i've managed to bend or destroy the a number of motor mounts. I checked with store.diydrones.com sales folks and also searched the jdrones store. Can anyone point me to a place where I can order some replacement motormounts.
Read more…Hey Everybody I'm completely new at the ArduPilot/APM thing so please forgive my stupidity. I've downloaded and printed out the entire APM 1.02 source code so i can analyze and fully understand how it works before I just blindly set it in an aircraf
Read more…Hi,
I had a couple of questions regarding the airspeed sensor
1) What equations are used to actually calculate the airspeed? It must have to do with both the dynamic pressure and the density
2) where is the density coming from? how is it calculated?
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Is there a way how to find out which FW version i have in my MTK GPS?
Since i don't have FTDI cable best would be somehow via CLI.
Read more…I must have read the manual, and the APM_Config.h file a hundred times trying to understand this myself before posting here. But I am confused on what is the best way to setup the FLight modes on the ArduPilot Mega.There are 2 ways I see of doing it
Read more…So many people offering comercial frames... let´s put it in one place?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=353278136
http://www.flyingwings.co.uk/store/index.php?cPath=172
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.a
Read more…On my ArduPilot Mega, that I use with a Futaba 10C and a R600HS RX, i have the throttle failsafe enabled and configured the PWM value for it. I checked with a USB connection that it does go into FS when I switch off the TX. There are 3 modes I have s
Read more…Did around 10 flights recently with the ArduPilot Mega and a UBlox GPS in mainly FBW-A and RTL modes. Usually, when i boot up the board, the ABC lights flash during the IMU calibration and subsequently the A light blinks for a few seconds and goes s
Read more…I have the latest ArduPilot Mega with the Oilpan installed on my Glider and have
I am experiencing a strange issue, that has happened on 3 instances, when the mode switched to RTL by itself. ALl instances were on ground, and the motor went to full t
Read more…Hi
I have few question regarding Xbee Boards
1. Can i use 2.4Ghz Xbee with 2.4Ghz Radio Set?
2. Can we use any Xbee Pro with XtreamBee Board?
3. I want to use either of following products with XtreamBee Board
a. http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8742
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I am looking for suggestions for the best autopilot/quadrotor MEMS sensors available now, or over the next 4-6 weeks. The Invensense MPU-6000 looks good, but I'm having trouble finding a mag (HMC5843 has been discontinued; there is no inventory anywh
Read more…I'm getting ready to order the uDrones assembled board set. It comes with the MediaTek GPS board standard, and offers an upgrade to the U-Blox5 for an extra $50.
What's the difference between the two units? Better GPS reception? More features?
Many
Read more…What is the best method to mount a GoPro HD on an ArduCopter with 1.0 frame? Does it fit underneath, or will I need a custom landing gear?
Read more… While testing the Arducopter pos./alt. hold function (ArdupiratesNG) something goes terribly wrong.
Initially it was a success but suddenly the copter starts to drift and within a few seconds it was beyond a controllable visual range. The flight ends
Hello DIY Drones community,
I've been researching on this site(and many others) for a few weeks now, and i'm super impressed by some of the projects you guys have done. I'm hoping some of you can shed some light on my own project. I'm attempting to bu
Read more…Has the binary format changed with the new 1.6 firmware? I've been digging through this forum trying to make sense of the binary output I'm getting which does not match the protocol as described in the doc linked from the store. I think I might just
Read more…Friends i got esc and brushless motors ,battery
1.brushlessmotor 2826 700kv
2.18 amp esc
3.11.1 v LiPo battery
now the problem is that i dont where to connect which wire ,as the motor is consisting of three wires .please help me and post me some picture
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