Since it has snowed 37 out of the last 48 days here, I am thinking of putting my APM in a RC sled that I made. I think the biggest issue would be getting it to ignore altitude. The only controls would be throttle and rudder. Does anyone have any e
I am having a little problem with my copter. I finally got it all put together, but for some reason only one of the motors arms. Its the rear motor. The others power on but they act like they are always getting a null signal. The other motors respond
Read more…Not sure how to do this. Another noob question for you.
I can upload the code to the unit with no problems, but I cannot get the CLI to run it seems.
I plug in the unit to USB
I start Ardudino (0021) and set the com port and speed
Set the CLI switch tow
Read more…We have developed a "Mini" IMU with ITG-3200, HMC5843, BMP085, BMA180 sensors. Communication is I2C with onboard 3.3v regulator
The orientation for the board was off for the video but you can see it works.
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I think I know the answer to this but I'd appreciate a second opinion before stripping down...
Fah Pah ArduCopter kit, ready for first flight, everything working well except occasional 'clicks' from motor(s), can't tie it down to one motor in particu
Read more…Hi all,
I am looking for an example of what the ArduIMU data looks like.
One can log it using e.g. Logomatic or another SD card shield.
Please post you data here or email me.
All formats are OK.
Thanks,
Jan
janmartin AT diy-streetview DOT org.
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three days ago I received the boards and everything work well: compiling, upload, radio, HIL, HappyKillmore, etc...
Now I was trying the QGroundControl, I followed the manual (download zip, modify APM_Config.h - I'm using Arduino 022) but wh
Read more…I have a question in relation to connecting the rc receiver to the APMI noticed the it appears on the photos that only the signal pin between the receiver and the APM are connected is that right? The other two pins on the three pin servo leads are no
Read more…Hey Guys
This is a daunting project for me and it has been running around in my 
mind for awhile now, I want to use a few components form sparkfun to create "Adaptive camouflage"
and I want to do it by myself as it is the first step for me int
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I have today struggled to setup ArduPilot into loop with X-Plane on my MacBook Pro.
I did everything based on the instructions at http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/wiki/Xplane:
1. APM setup with CLI: As usual
2. Changing APM_config.h file: DO
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Just received and tested my ardupilot in skywalker - works great!
One question:
When i got home after flying and tried to download logs i got 255 zero-sized logs.
Here's a tail of "logs" command output:
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Read more…I am doing a project about UGV but I am planning to use ardupilot to have full autonomy.
If any body could help me, I would be grateful.
Read more…Setup:
Motor smoked and took out the ESC. I bought 4 new motors (hated to wait for shipping from China) and a replacement ESC.
3 of 4 motors start to spin as soon as the system is armed.
One though, waits till the throttle is at 50%.
I checked all conne
Read more…I currently have a locosys 20031 gps. How do I connect to my APM board ? Is it through the gps port found on the APM? However the gps can only take in maximum 3.3v input voltage.
Read more…I have been noticing that after flying some, that my Accelerometer Offset values are off. I notice it because it pulls one way or the other and usually I just compensate it on my transmitter and when I check the configurator the Accelerometer Offset
Read more…Is it possible to use the traditional heli mode without CCPM? ie. standard RC Heli like a Raptor 50/90?
Read more…Hi Dear Forum-ers,I am writing in to seek your kind advice on electric motor selection for fuel cell (in my caes, Aeropak).I presume that the RC motors are mostly designed for Lipo or NiCd batteries, which has relatively lower voltage and higher curr
Read more…Is it possible to increase the flight time to between 30 - 60 minutes with a 600gm useful payload?
Is it recommended to wire up some battery packs in parallel using a Y cable to increase the battery capacity?
Read more…When I bench test my ArduPilot Mega board, it works until I try putting it inside the Easystar. I did not change the code on the board at all between the bench test and placing all the components inside the frame. After it is placed inside the airfra
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Is there any way that I can use Compass module (HMC6364) with APM?
(For some research reason, I'd like to use this module only without IMU)
I can see the SDA and SCL connection next of the GPS port, but the autopilot can't read the data from
