APM 2.5 Stabilize Mode

I received the latest version of the APM 2.5 board a few weeks ago.  I have spent the last couple of weekends trying to set it up for a flying wing using the elevon setup.  I have read and implemented the online tutorial for elevon setup several times and have tried every possible switch combination. I get everything to work in manual mode, but don't seem to be getting the response expected in stabilize mode. I just want to be sure, the controls should behave exactly as they do in manual mode except when you release the sticks the autopilot will then engage a stabilize routine and level the aircraft.  I have my components mounted on a board to simulate aircraft movement.  I can never get the autopilot to move both servos at the same time while in stabilize mode.  I am not able to "fly" the aircraft in stabilize mode.

I have flown this same aircraft using a PAPARAZZI autopilot.  Perhaps the stabilize mode works differently compared to the APM 2.5?

Thanks in advance for whatever help you are able to give.

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  • 3D Robotics

    John, I'm a bit confused. APM 2.5 doesn't have DIP switches. Do you meant the MP reverse and elevon options?

     

    When you set it up right, it should do exactly as you describe: work the same in manual and stabalize mode under RC control, but automatically adjust the surfaces correctly to maintain level flight in stabalize mode.

     

    I assume your RC transmitter is in elevon mode and you've gone through the MP setup?

     

    -c

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