Which software is able to display large point cloud datasets?
Which software is able to display large point cloud datasets?
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Newbie looking to build a fully DIY drone.
Hello all,
I am wanting to build a fully DIY drone. I have an Arduino Uno and an Arduino Nano microcontroller, which I can use to write my own flight controller. I'm trying to keep this low budget for educational purposes. After I get a better unders
Read more…First DIY FPV racing drone PROBLEM not taking off
Hi I recently brought a DIY quadcopter drone of amazon and put it together and can't seem to get it to take off I was wondering if any one had any idea to why this is happening I would greatly appreciate it also I was wondering about the propellers i
Read more…SKID Steering FailSafe Hold Mode
Hi everyone!
I am building a dual propulsion boat with PixhawkV1 ArduRover 3.1.1. SkidSteering INPUT = 1 SkidSteering Output = 0
I have my Failsafes (Radio/Battery/GeoFence/GCS) set to HOLD Mode, I was reading the documentation of HOLD mode there is a
External compass QMC5883L calibration error (99) on APM 1.0
I bought 3.3 volt external compass QMC5883L and add its library on Arducopter version 3.2.1
my hardware is APM 1.0, and driver header files located at here however when edit config.h and ArduCopter.pde to make instant of driver, in calibration process
Mission Planner Compass Calibration Error
Starting since a few weeks ago, I have been trying to calibrate my compasses and an unexpected error has popped up every time. I have tried this calibration on 3 different computers and 4 different types of pixhawk. So I am presuming it is a Mission
Read more…Difference between GLOBAL_POSITION_INT_COV and GLOBAL_POSITION_INT
Hello.
I would like to ask if there is any difference in position (lat and long) in frames GLOBAL_POSITION_INT_COV and GLOBAL_POSITION_INT. Is difference only in Covariance matrix?
Good Distance Sensors for Quadcopters
Hello,
I am looking for recommendations for distance sensor for quadcopters. I want to measure the altitude of the quad. I have used a Lidar Lite v3 and Maxbotix EZ4 sonar before. Looking for other options since Lidar Lite's performance is great but i
Read more…Win a free LiDAR for your Drones/UAV by uploading application video to DIY DRONES
Hello, Friends on DIY Drones.
Do you have a creative application for the TFmini/TF02/CE30 LiDAR? Are you interested in winning one free LiDAR unit provided by Benewake by completing a Questionaire and upload your real application picture and videos on
Read more…Pixhawk and Mateksys PDB compatibility
I purchased Mateksys micro PDB. I wish to know if it is compatible with Pixhawk.
To power up the Pixhawk, a 6-pin wire is used to connect the Pixhawk to the power module. In Mateksys PDB there is a 5V supply with only 2 pins, power and ground. So d
Implementing MAVLink Protocol on NI MyRio 1900 board
Hello,
I’m developing an autopilot on MyRIO board and I’m wondering if i could implement MAVLink mission compatibility to support GCS apps like QGroundControl, APM Planner, …
Thanks in advance,
Pixhawk 2.1 (cube) unreliable? Not stable with ArduCopter? Odd behavior with Rangefinder Sensor
So I am starting to think the Pixhawk 2.1 is simply not reliable or ArduCopter is still not stable on them. I so badly want to like them but every build I do with one there is some problem or another.
Here is the deal. I am building 2 identical drones
Read more…Autotune PID values not used in FBWA and other modes
Hello all,
On my Wing Wing z84 I use an APM 2.8 with Arduplane 3.4. I know this is archaic hardware and software. But I have it laying around so why not use it.
I have performed an extended autotune flight and I am pretty happy with the results. As far
Read more…How can I used the AUX servo outs 1,6 as PWM for DodecaHexa?
I have calibrated ESC on all motors, but to do so I had to swap the esc signal wires top (1-6) for bottom (7-12). I'm connected to 1-6 main and aux. Only the main seem to be working, but all motors and escs work fine. My Autostart code is set to 2400
Read more…What Does Blade Flapping Mean?
After reading the following paper, I would appreciate some help understanding what "Blade Flapping" means.
http://eprints.qut.edu.au/33833/1/33833.pdf
Is this something that we have no control over? Are commercially available props designed to flap or
Read more…SITL DataFlash
Hi everybody,
Please does anyone know how to get the DataFlash log from the SITL simulator ??
Thank you in advance
Read more…LE-032 700m Laser RangeFinder vs LightWare SF11/C questions
I am trying to figure out what are the internals of the LaserWorks (Boblov) LE-032 700M Laser Range Finder as far as laser-module used. Also, how does it compare with the LightWare SF11/C (120 meter) module?
Are they two totally different animals?
Als
Read more…LiDAR Use in Detail--How to use CE30-C
The demonstration is about how to start with a LiDAR-CE30-C , including connection to a personnel computer and the usage of the display program.
For more information please contact: huaxiaocheng@benewake.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaEpXYuar44
Read more…unstable roll axis
Hello all, the hexa i am flying with now is 1600mm, around 7kg without payload and 12kg with payload, and it is not stable at the roll axis. What will be the most common issue?
I am attaching two flights,
1. without payload 2018-03-02
2. 5kg payload st
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