Hello, hope all is well,> I recently purchased a X-3d BL with the new funpilot (successor to x3D board) and x-acc board> what is the ideal setup to do GPS position hold and waypoint navigation with video?
Read more…Does anyone have experience with these receivers regarding interchangeability between brands, eg Futaba c7 transmitter and cheep off brand receivers such as the RX 2405?
Read more…My project involves engine installation. I am therefore searching for engine installation procedures, please.
Read more…I had order the hardware in mid August and will get them in next month. Don't worry, I am living on the other side of the world and things go very slow here. However, according to the previous main page of the ArduPilot I had opted for the Code 1.x o
Read more…I'm not getting a GPS lock with uBlox 5.I wondered if the checksum comparison (below) is correct as UBX_ck_b is not checked but UBX_ck_a is used twice?Code extract from GPS_UBLOX tab:if((ck_a=UBX_ck_a)&&(ck_b=UBX_ck_a)) //Verify the received checksum
Read more…I'm planning a UAV based on the HTC Dream (G1) and arduino IC.I realise this is a difficult proposition but I think it can be done!The foreseeable problems that I think I'm going to encounter are:- Pitch and roll calculations, accelerometer is built
Read more…Hi everyone.Im trying to get my Ardupilot project up and running - I was going to purchase the Shield kit to complete it but I noticed it says its no longer going to be available. Is there going to be a replacement for it? (maybe this was already add
Read more…At the risk of sounding ignorant . in the case of servo connections on the rc receivers.are the seperate connection only designated for specific servo control and throttle control.ie(rudder,elevator.throttle) are these specific channels or does this
Read more…Hello, I have a problem that my Ardu Pilot board doesn't do anything when I turn the toggle switch. Neither the Mux LED nor the Mode LED ever went on. With the oscilloscope I was able to mesure that a signal is coming in the ATtiny but no matter how
Read more…HI all,I m on developing a GCS on the basis of rotation matrix elements. Is it possible to display the roll and pitch on the basis of rotation matrix at the output . I m using Bill's UAV DEVboard and getting rmat data at output .After little analysis
Read more…Hi, I put together the blimpduino kit but I seem to be having some issues with the behavior the motors and servo. RC mode has been tilting the servo up and down appropriately but the two motors both spin at full speed (I can't seem to slow them down
Read more…Hi allDoes anyone know of any sensors that are small enough for UAV's for such things like sensing water/chemicals on the ground during low level flight?...and where they might be available from, so that I can get some technical information about the
Read more…I have some problems to monitoring for my UAV . Now Im trying wireless communication using Gps (sportTrak, Magellan) and FM transceiver model TG-5A Icron.It is not OK.Please suggest me How to do this communication.I'll add GPS and one ICRON in airbon
Read more…Is it possible to use an infrared remote control to control the Blimpduino? I know at least with the Basic Stamp there are yards of code of how to control a 'bot with a Sony remote control - the codes are well documented. I'm sure some one has done s
Read more…http://www.pointandtoss.com/Interesting concept. It flies out ancd comes straight back. Pop in a new battery and do the same again.
Read more…I would like to use the autopilot for a simple RC car controller. Since I would assume that others have all ready don this I would like some advice on the best gains and 'heading-limits' to start with.
Read more…I'm in the process of getting into the UAV hobby and I'd like to know just how good these IR sensors are at determining the attitude of an aircraft. Can they be used to hold a specific attitude, or are they just good at returning the aircraft to leve
Read more…I’ve been into RC for a couple years, and now I’m researching airframe options for my first UAV. I want to use the ArduPilot system in an electric powered, high-wing aircraft with landing gear. A few different aircraft have caught my attention, the S
Read more…A basic question perhaps; which way is up on the DIYDrones Z sensor? I currently have mine set with the ground wire (black) down.
Read more…Hi,I am planning to put a GPS receiver in my model airplane to log the position. However, most receiver specifications has a limit of 4g acceleration. My airplane is fast and accelerates more than this in the curves... Have you experienced any proble
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