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Tuning PID values of Clouds Fly
Hi,
I tested my ArduPilot today. My Clouds Fly is controlled by Elevator and Aileron with no Rudder.
Stablize, FLY by Wire and RTL modes were all in good order. Then I uploaded a simple route for Auto mode as here:
However, it could not fly in a
Read more…UAV devBoard V3 programing problem
Dear friends of DIYDrones
I just recently got the UAVdevBoard V3, I got very exited when it arrived. Unfortunately I've been having some troubles to upload the MatrixPilot firmware. I've been following the PicProgramingGettingStarted manual and apare
Read more…Securing Gear to Servo solution
Well, after blitzing my 3rd servo while testing (learning) my BlimpDuino card I finally figured out a good way to attach the big gear to the servo.
The problem has always been that the Lego gear is Lego specific and never fit nicely on any servo.
The f
Thermopile sensor values?
What would the normal min/max 'debug sensor input' values be, I'm getting +60/-60 for roll and pitch, is that correct?
Parkzone T-28 Trojan autopilot platform
I decided to use the Parkzone T-28 as the initial plane for my APM. I picked it beacause it is a straight forward 4 channel foam plane that fits in my trunk assembled and it has a huge removable canopy. I am going to move the tail servos to the fus
Read more…Center of Gravity Question
For the optimum stability where is the recommended COG on the Z axis?
Opening parachute with ardupilot
HelloHe/she wanted to request help, because me not you much of programming.I have an UAV that I would like to put him a parachute, for but security.The idea is that with the ardupilot he/she could open the parachute with a servo. For he/she would be
Read more…Blown MUX?
Hello people, i need to share this with all of you to see if we end with some sort of diagnose procedure to know if we have a blown MUX, and the posible ways to solve the problem.
Hardware:
- ardupilot
- arduimu
- shield with air speed sensor
- ublox gps
- no reset
ArduIMU+ Vs ArduPilot Mega IMU Shield/Oilpan
Hello all,
I am new in this area. I am looking to make a motion capture system for a bike computer.
I am a bit confused with all the different IMU systems out there.
Can the ArduIMU+ or ArduPilot Mega IMU Shield/Oilpan be used on their own. ie Stand al
It's official! I've got mine!
Well I just picked up my Arducopter from Jani. He is slaving away getting them boxed up and is really doing some amazing work getting them ready. He was kind enough to give me a tour of his offices and personally boxed up my order! Thanks Jani. N
Read more…No elevator control in FLY BY WIRE B but working in FLY BY WIRE A??
Hi,Ive been tuning my ardupilot 2.7.1 and imuv2 in for a few weeks now and the following work great:Manual mode,Stabilise,Fly by wire ARTLHavent tried auto yet.PID tuning has been good and fly by wire A flies like it on rails.Today ive tried FLY BY W
Read more…config the ardupilot mega
hey guys just got the ardupilot and hooked it up to my brushless motors. i have it in a quadcopter frame but when i throttle up only one motor turns on and the rest just beep. so i guess my question is how do i config the ardupilot mega code to run l
Read more…APM all-in
Ok so my lil Easystar is getting a little bigger.
MediaTek 10Hz update Rate
I am not quite shure if this topic was already discussed.
Futaba 14 ch Rx reading
I had problems reading inputs with APM, see here. I reloaded the PPM multiplexer firmware as indicated here but after that I got same problems.
I remembered then that some time ago I had to send a PowerBox back to factory due problems reading Futaba
Read more…Input Voltage
What voltage can the ArduIMU take in? I would like to use this battery http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7303&Product_Name=Rhino_460mAh_2S_7.4v_20C_Lipoly_Pack. The battery is actually outputting more like ~8.5 V. Would t
Read more…Arducopter Radio recommendations
2.4GHz RC radio system for the