Looking through the code (and the various discussions on the web) I note that the 3axis Acc uses gravity to provide stabilisation of the gyros for pitch and roll axis, but the yaw is not compensated unless there is sufficient forward motion (detected
Read more…I found this blog and links to code last night, and you guys have been really busy!I'd like to reuse the IMU code in a sample application for reading MotionPlus/Numchuck boards connected via I2C to PC's VGA port (ala 25 cent I2C adapter project), and
Read more…I remember reading that adrupilot mega will be including 2 way telemetry, But i was just wondering if this will be achieved via the same xbee modules as currently used on ardupilot. Reason for asking is I was planning to buy some XBee Pro 900 modules
Read more…Looking at the possibility of building a navigation only system as a starter for 10.Can someone direct me to a circuit diagram for the ArduPilot Shield board please.Unsure if I need the board as have no desire at this point in time to measure air spe
Read more…What diameter tube is required for ArduPilot v2.x and what effect would a larger or smaller diameter have?
Read more…I just purchased the Xbee Pro 900mHz. I am able to change the Baud rate for the uBlox GPS. But I do not know what I need to change for the Network IDs. There is something call Modem VID. Is this it?
Read more…Hello all,I opened the case of my bluetooth gps and it seems to have a little plug (see red circle on the picture below). Do you think it's a nmea output ?thanks.
I've noticed a lot of people are talking about autoland - and no wonder; landing can be tricky, and is generally the part of the flight where you're most likely to break something. I plan to get my UAV to autoland, because I'm not a great RC pilot, a
Read more…Well i am starting to get things together to make my rock crawler autonomous. i have a ardupilot and arduino mega on the way. i have already experimented with a basic stamp v2 in which i was implimenting a mesmic dual axis accel. and ping sensor to j
Read more…Hello,I was thinking about the e-trainer 140 (graupner) to make my uav. It's a very light aircraft (1kg rtf for 1.4m wingspan - sorry for the metric unit) with good flight quality. What do you thinking about this model ? Thanks
Read more…Hi Everyone,I have a question for you. I'm designing auto landing system with ultrasonic sensor controlled elevator.It will take the control in last 3 meters for smooth touch to the ground.And another idea using this for low level flying with auto al
Read more…I bought some extra boards and thermopiles recently here on the forum and couldn't understand why the one board wouldn't work properly, then I noticed that one of the chips is not correctly lined up on its pads. Would it have come out of the factory
Read more…Currently, Adafruit is out of stock on their XBEE adapters. I was wondering if this adapter from Sparkfun would work?http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9132I am new to this so all the help I can get will be great.-THANK YOU
Read more…My class is intended for Large scale uav and rc pilots Course is over a weekend period on our aircraft Beginers to advance. Class start at 50.00 a day we include all equiptment! Bring a tent or stay in a hotel in nearby Muncie or Richmond Indiana. Ju
Read more…HiI originally had some problems with uploading my code, however i managed to work it out and it was all working fine. I did a few test flights to tune the gains and after i was ready to try RTL a few days later. So i connected up everything and load
Read more…Hey guys! This is my first post on this wonderful forum. I've been following this site for a month or so now.I'm currently flying a Multiplex EasyStar (w/ EasyGlider wings) with a simple video recorder under the feuselage...it's a great platform, but
Read more…I saw this on rcgroups.com and wanted to make sure it was seen here. Really cool.http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1167074
Read more…I am embarking on an arduino based quadcopter project and am an absolute newbie.After reading the discussion groups for a couple of weeks, I have some questions to help me get started. Thanks in advance for any help.1) What kind of props are being us
Read more…Ok this is my first UAV and I'm designing my own board (with a PICAXE 28x). Does anyone know of good GPS and gyroscope evaluation board or chip that is also inexpensive? I've looked at the Parallex GPS, but I haven't found a good gyroscope.Sam R.
Read more…Hello,Is ArduPilot enough powerful and accurate to perform an autonomous landing ?thanks.
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