I've been working through the Ardupilot code function by function trying to rebuild it. (Unfortunately the only way I can really learn code is take it apart and rebuild it and experiment with it.) I've been able to control servos, use the MUX, and re
Read more…Transmit data over the audio channel or in the hidden video lines instead of using xbees.I find it a good idea because av transmission is cheap and probably everybody has it onboard.Personally I have a video only transmitter and receiver (even if I h
Read more…How have y'all attached the board to the envelope?I first tried some double stick (foam) tape I had - it stuck to the mylar really well but not well to the board (too well - blimp moved just as I was about to put on first piece and it got permanently
Read more…Just wondering if anyone knows where to get a XY and Z sensor that is compaitble to ardupilot. they are illusive apparently.thanks
Read more…Hi all,Just a small question. I have just started to install my Ardupilot on my easystar and have come up with the following question:At this moment I have my 3 wires coming out of the air vent of the brushless motor and placed my ESC (towerpro) on t
Read more…I've been test flying my easystar in manual mode and I can record good telemetry data for the flights. I tested WP mode on the ground in my yard with 2 points 100' apart and walked between them and the groundstation shows the WP change with a valid d
Read more…HiHoI am having trouble establishing serial communication. I think it may be the GPS has been put into a weird mode (I may have sent something to it while trying to download some arduino code) and I cannot send a reset to the serial port because I ca
Read more…I was wanting to try to connecting a MaxSonar-EZ1 sensor up to an Ardupilot board for some sensing and avoiding uses that involve not only stationary targets but also moving targets.However before I go down this path I want to make sure that this is
Read more…Hi All,I'm doing my walk around testing, I thought I might list the sequence/experiences that I had. I have MatrixNav (Red, 1.7) loaded but referred to the Aileron assist document as it describes the initial set up and where the servos plug in a litt
Read more…HI all, i had tested my ardupilot code and it was successful also , next updation i would like to add kalman filtering concept in currently available code..so is there any body have any experience with kalman filtering or any reference material which
Read more…Hi, I've always wondered how to go about turning a quadcopter.... are a the blades pitched in a certain direction so that when more power is applied it turns or what?
Read more…I have quite a few zigbee modules of various powers. I've used them for serial communication of environmental data and found them perfect for that. I am looking to do some sort of UAVS but I am loath to spend hundreds of Euro on a decent radio system
Read more…Guys,Is the code at http://store.diydrones.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BR-0007-01 right? The zip says Servoswitch_firmware.zip but the files inside look like they are for the FailSafe (which is alos AtTiny code)CheersDiarmuid
Read more…Hello there!Finally got some new code on to my Ardupilot so thought I give this another shot...Plugged everything in, including ailerons, elevons, and CTRL from the receiver, xBee, CoPilot sensors.So I plug it all in with the jumper in and the blue L
Read more…I originally asked this in the chat area and then thought that it might not be the best place to ask the question.I am looking for some authoritative help. I have ordered parts for the ardupilot. For the wireless communications I ordered 2 of these h
Read more…I have an E-Flight BladeCX2 that was given to me recently using the above equipment, I was wondering if this would be a suitable Tx/Rx Pair for a Fun Jet or Easystar with Ardupilot?
Read more…Hi allI am currently at university and will be starting a project on UAV's for remote crop minotoring.particularly important aspect of this is early sensing of water shortages/diseases so that appropriate measures can be taken early. The project will
Read more…Hi there,I cannot seem to upload the 2.3 code. It isn't a sync error so I'm not sure what next to try.This is what comes up after the program compiles fine:avrdude: stk500_paged_write(): (a) protocol error, expect=0x14, resp=0x00avrdude: failed to wr
Read more…hi my question is how can i go about building autopilated plane.as of now me and our team built an rc plane. so we wnted to make it as a autopilated . as of my imagination i wanted to make it work by take off and landing by rc.and on air it has to st
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