Hey guys,
I have a brushed motor connected to a ESC, from the ESC 3 wires (red, black, yellow) are connected to the output (OUT0) on the APM.
Other than for a potential weight saving, does anyone have an argument that supports using Futaba's S-BUS (or any or CAN type system) as opposed to using conventional servo wiring-up?
One downside consistantly noted by folk is that if you loose one co
I just joined the Ardu pilot Mega and the IMU shield/ oilpan.
I loaded the drivers for Windows Vista.
I plugged in the brain and started the Arduino.exe
I need some help.
I loaded the drivers OK
3. - go to -> File -> Preferences and set the location for y
Hopefully this is the last update before release.
Hi,
I have ardupilot and an IMU connected (according to this post: http://www.diydrones.com/forum/topics/ardupilot-imu-v2-flat-venus
and I have a question regarding the GCS software. When I connect the FTDI cable to the ardupilot and load the software
I have worked out a way to use a standard CoPilot II system combined with a simple ArduPilot board and GPS (No IMU or Thermopiles)
I would appreciate feed back as to possible invasion of CoPilot II copyright
Overview
The CoPilot II does not currentl
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Hello Everyone!
I am working on a Arduino + Max7456 OSD, like Remzibi's, but opensource. And I would like some advices on GPL licensing and code repository.
Right now I am using a arduino Nano v2.3, and I would like to opensource so the comunity can cr
hello every one , actually as a student i m developing an experimental multi role UAV , i need some help in 3d mapping ..
like wat kind of avionics , softwares , systems and devices r used , if any suggestions plz let me know
ur suggestion would be
Hi all, I had purchased the Xbee 1mW Wire Antenna modules from Sparkfun. Also, I am using the Sparkfun Xbee Explorer Dongle for the PC side while the ardupilot side is the Xbee Explorer Regulated.
May I know do we configure only Xbee Explorer Dongle
Being the El Cheap'o that I am, I am wanting to build a wing for my Sky Fly Max using flat sheet foam. There have been serveral examples posted and all seem to have good results.
I can not recall the name of the type of wing I'm thinking of but the
Read more…In the course of trying to troubleshoot a different problem, I've come across what seems like a clear misbehavior of my 328 mux -- regardless of what I do with IN7 (mode switch input, the row of pins on the far edge of the board), I can't get the APM
Read more…I have loaded the lastest code from the SVN and when i power everything on my throttle is on at about 20% or so. I have also connected to the lastest GCS with nothing hooked up to the APM even the throttle on the GCS shows about 20%
any help?
Thank
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Out of curiosity I did a search for people in Montreal and noticed that there is quiet a few. So I thought, if there isn't already a user group why don't I propose one. The summer is here and the weather ( today ) is ideal.
I am new to Montre
Hi guys, I am doing a School Project currently. Singaporean by the way.
This project will last me for about 5 months before my project is due.
Previously, I have done a project using:
PID controller board with 2 transistor controller the motor movement
i wired it up and there is no picture coming out.
i have wired it with white (video out) to yellow (video in) and yellow to white and i have
tried crossing them like the wire diagram says and still nothing.
i connected our dvd player to the 4" media pl
Hi all,
Is it possible to add an Infared and Sonar Sensor to the APM board? I would like it to be able to do some of the things that the Ardu QuadCopters can do and autonomous taking-off & landing is one them.
Thanks.
Read more…Hi am new to UAVs and how they work. Am planning to build one based on the paparazzi autopilot system. I have read the wiki and forums but still have a lot of questions. Help me out please, i will highly appreciate it.
I have some experience in progr
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