HI All.
I've been going through the PPM Encoder software, and its taking some time to understand it enough to answer this question.
I have connected an RPM sensor (IR Opto through a hole in the main rotor shaft), to a spare input on my APM board (inp
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I'm trying to get logging system work but i've some problems.
When i erase all logs files by APMplanner or by CLI, the old logs seems erased.
BUT when after flying i'm checking my "new" logs, the old logs reappears with the same datas!
I've made 3 ti
Read more…I'm working on Super OSD at the moment.Super OSD is an open source (free hardware, free firmware, free software) on screen display module. I have already produced PCBs (below) and I am working on some initial engineering prototypes. What I want to do
Read more…My Servo output 0 has stopped working completely.
I've uploaded the dancing servo demo and all the other outputs work, but 0 does not, it doesn't matter what servo I plug in. I've connected a multimeter to the voltage and ground pins, there is still
Read more…I know it's early, but please humor me (or let me know if there's a better forum) on an ACM question.
I've been monkeying with it for a few days now, and things LOOK really good.
In the CLI test stabilize, I get proper North facing yaw, and motors
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I am totally new to all this but from what i have read i can buy a 2 Xbee pros with 1 board and a GPS unit so i can just get GPS info and cordinates to my laptop? What kind of software do i need? i have no programming Experience. also
Read more…Hello all !!!
First forgive my terrible English !!!
This is my first try with APM and at this moment im very confused L so please help me!!
I use the following setup : media tek GPS 1.6 , xbees, soldered magnetometer (laptop windows 7 no drivers needed)
Read more…What is the best way to program the three way switch to control the mode, there has been a lot of conflicting threads and I'm getting frustrated. Any links or videos would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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Just documenting steps to get this set up, so as I don't forget. Sorry but couldn't find a concise summary to fit my specific desire: do it on linux. I'll clear this up in the wiki if I could have access to it.
Flightgear works, have that runn
Read more…My new HexaCopter frame in carbon fiber arrived today.
Still deciding whether to get my ArduCopter Quad tuned and flying good before taking all the parts to fit out the Hexa.
I bought the MediaTek MT3329 GPS from DIYDrones on 11/18/2010. Is there anyway to know what firmware has it?
Thanks
Read more…A friend of mine gave me a module for GPS that is made by Garmin, it is a GPS15L-W and he uses it in radio equipment.
From the manual it looks like it can output NMEA data, I have it wired up but am not getting any data and have tried several Serial1
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I have tested the RTL mode and is OK!, but when I switch to AUTO mode the airplane come to home sometimes recognize it and then try to reach the second waypoint but never reach it.
I have used the last code for ardupilotmega and Ardupil
Read more…I've noticed that the Arducopter holds much more stable altitudes in steady air than it does in wind.
On breezy days, the Arducopter will climb/fall spontaneously while in GPS Hold. In still air, it holds much better.
Should I be wrapping the barome
Read more…I am looking to purchase a new radio with FPV as one of my main concerns. Right now I have a My video is being transmitted via 1.280Ghz channel at 300mW and its blasting the hell outta my current 2.4 radio. I know UHF is the way I will go in the long
Read more…Ok, maybe I'm just too lame... maybe I'm just dreaming but I have something in mind, please help me solve my doubt.
The background: I am totally hopless in ACRO mode. I have never flown anything before my GAUI 330x 4 months ago. Everytime (almost) the
Read more…Hello all. I'm new to the UAV world, but not to RC (almost 30 years). I guess you could say I'm an old guy who has returned to school, and I'm working on a thesis project involving RC, AP (both visible and near IR), and eventually, UAV. Essentially,
Read more…Hi, I am a lowly high school student who is very interested in making an rc/unmanned vehicle of some sort. I believe i could build and configure it properly, but my funds are based off of birthdays and Christmas. Are there any systems/mods/equipment
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If I want to connect the magnetometer on APM without IMU shield, where shoud I connect it?
I can see many serial connection that I couldn't recognize what they mean like (PC, PF, PE,PH...)
Also someone have a code for HMC6343 magnetometer, ple
Read more…After running fine suddenly my compass is stop working. Giving only zero's..
I did read there are some issues with a resistor on the compass board. But i can't find the artikel anymore. Is it possible i need to do that modification??
Thanks,
Max
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