I'm trying to get the ArduPilot Mega running but I've got this weird IMU output:
What I've done
- uploaded the ArduPilotMega Beta 1.0 firmware
Is it possible to toggle from manual mode to stabilize mode without the usage of a RC?
I am thinking of using Microsoft Visual studio to do the job. Modifying the program so that example F1 is pressed, the plane will toggle from manual mode to stabil
Hi,
I use the word bug loosely here, it may be intentional or a limitation of something.
Setup:
Futaaba Fasst radio (FG8) , Easy star, Ardupilot 2.7.1 with IMU (no thermos) Bloxx GPS.
Nothing fancy in the config at all, I'm a beginner, a few PID tunin
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After spending many months tracking down all possible sources of error, I have come to the conclusion that the velocity and position reported by the UBlox LEA5H are not correct for the time reported by the module, but actually from many milliseconds
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Whilst v2.6 worked well on my Easystar when I tried v2.7 I got servo 'twitching' in stabilze mode. Jason thought that this was due to the amount of proce
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I have an Airtronics RDS8000 2.4 radio and 8 channel reciever connected to the APM IMU.
I have loaded AutoPilotMega Beta 1.0 code onto it.
When I go through the setup CLI, I can setup my 4 channel
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Mi UAV airframe is using a "V" shape tail, it means that it uses the elevator channel and the rudder channel mixed on the radio, also uses a trike landing gear, with a nose wheel that i need to steer for taxing, take off and landing.
The p
Hello,
I recently have uploaded the newest version of quadcopter code
and have no LED status of the GPS....why is this?
I have the GPS plugged in... (UBLOX), it establishes connection
at 38400 using the UBLOX tool...
I am confused as to atleast why I d
Hello,
I'm getting pages of errors via the Arduino Serial Monitor on power up:
OK: PE3
EError: PE6 & PB0, Also check pin PE5,PE7 is not reading HIGH
Press Y to continue...
OK: PE7
EError: PE3 & PH1, Also check pin PE2,PE4 is not reading HIGH
Press Y to c
Hello UAV's Fans.
I just finished assembling my ArduQuad and installed the latest firmware. The problem is that whenever i connect it to the configurator and even the IMU shield is horizontal i get always a wrong roll and pitch values. the configura
I have 4 APM boards. Two work as should and have been flown several times.
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please witch option i must to choose if i have the Ardupilot Shield V2 ..
#define XY_SENSOR_LOCATION 0 // XY Thermopiles Sensor placement
// Mounted right side up: 0 = cable in front, 1 = cable behind
// Mounted upside down:
I have a quick Newbie question.
Is there a way to hook up my Turnigy 9x to my computer to use it with a flight simulator like FMS?
If so what would I need to go about doing this?
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