I saw this thread where "HappyKillmore" has added support for an "APM binary stream". So this might mean additional fun stuff for Arducopter pilots in the future: http://www.diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/hk-gcs-now-supports-apm-binary?commentId=70584
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I'm using Arduimo V2 flat. I've downloaded the latest code (1.8.2) from the website and connected the board through the FTDI cable. I succesfully used this FTDI cable to load code onto the Ardupilot board. I double checked that the same board
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I purchased 2 of the new DIY Drones Rev 1.1HMC5843 boards back in late NOV.
The data I'm get from them seems to have way too much "jitter".
With the magnetometers stationary and flat and level:
unit 1's readings vary by 54 count in X, 57 counts in Y
Read more…I have almost everything to build my quad, but have some design questions.
I am assuming here (and all THAT entails) that a shorter arm will result in a lower stability platform, but greater agility.
Longer arms (with in reason) will allow the craft t
Read more…Hi,
We, Aerospace Dept, developed the world's lightest weight ornithopter capable of flapping and glidding. see link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWf-rBL3OxA
We are aiming to make it autonomous.
We want to use the ardupilot in our ornithopter
Hi all,
I'm using Ardupilot together with the ArduPilot Shield V2. I've succesfully uploaded the Ardupilot Software to the Ardupilot. I've tested Ardupilot and it seems to work correctly, e.g., I did the RC input test. Next I put the shield onto the
Read more…This may seem like a noob question as I'm both a novice to RC flight, electronics and ArduPilot Mega in general. Nonetheless, I got all the APM equipment (Oilpan, GPS, Pitot Tube, ZigBee wireless) and software working and have tested the output from
Read more…Could you guys please help me with info about building a DRONE. I want to build a cheap (10km max.) range radio controlled drone. The drone should mount a camera but be fully radio controlled/ remotely piloted.
Thanks
Pedro
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I'm trying to get the best result from my magnetometer, without a big succes at the moment !
As explained here : http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/wiki/MagnetometerTest , there is a rotation matrix to apply when you have soldered your ma
Read more…If I have my battery back dead center under the arducopter, the the copter tends to fly backwards a little bit on liftoff. If I slide the battery pack to the front of the arducopter, the hovering stability is greatly improved. My question is what val
Read more…Do either of the voltage selection solder pads on the back of the Basic Ublox adapter from DIY need to be bridged when using the gps/adapter with APM and oilpan with an EM-406 cable connection?.
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So Ive put together the apm and shield but I havent put together the frame yet because I feel like i should test the board first. And im wondering whats the next step now, is it possible to connect the apm+shield with usb to the computer and test the
Read more…I have recently had a frame designed and I now have pre-orders being taken. The frames are being cut as we speak and the first batch will be shipped out by this weekend! The frames are made from 1.5mm Black G10. Here are a few pics. $125 SHIPPED with
Read more…I wonder if it is possible to calculate the lifting force from and quadcopter.
I know the capacity of the motor and prop pitch, and so on...
Is it even possible to do that? Because i think it would be interesting to see how much energy and other loss
Read more…Successful maiden on weekend :-)I would like to get some feedback on what people have done with tx setups for the various modes,I prefer running in acrobatic mode as it feels like a proper heli but have the following questions,1. Do users have a flig
Read more…Hi newbie need some help.
I have XBee Pro 900 RPSMA for ground and Arducopter from spark fun both(sku: WRL-09099). When i'm push test/query it show
Modem type = XBP09-DM
Modem firmware version = 8044
then in Modem config I have write
Modem : XBP09-DM
Funct
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I have been trying to reflash the Ublox using U-center andt he Ublox firmware update tutorial with the simple Ardu sketch to utilize the mini USB on the oilpan.
The only way I am able to see a data stream in Binary console or the packet console is
Read more…I need to know what is the flow chart of the software to have a better understanding of the system and how it works.
Read more…I have searched for and not found the name/type of connector used with the RC servos.
What are they called and where can I buy them?
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are you interested in doing a paid job for me?
Basically I need a data logger and camera controller made from an Ardu Pilot Mega board and ArduIMU+ V2. It's for ground operation only.
You would have to assemble the hardware, put it in a box, an
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