Hello All,
I have just converted my JR E6 from its previous configuration of using the JR TAGS01 gyro to the APM 2.5. This helicopter has been a great flyer and quite capable 3D helicopter. The conversion is a bit of an experiment in order to see ho
Read more…Hi I was starting a build for trad helicopter.
I'v done multirotor and fixed wing with great success.
My question is simple... Starting from scratch should I go with a flybarless direct control rotor head or is a rotor head with a fly bar better for th
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I've been lurking these forums for a while and I am finally taking the plunge and am going to build a 450 pixhawk powered UAV heli. I'm a mechanical engineering student with a background in rc planes however I have little in the way of tradit
Howdy, I just bought a trex 800 gasser and have some questions. I'm trying to decide on a autopilot that wont break the bank, or atlest not too much ;). I've been thinking about using the pixhawk, naza h, or maybe a wookong h. I like the pixhawk but
Read more…Hello, I'm try to setup my Nex e6 550 FBL with apm 2.5. Already follow step by step on copter ardupilot (Traditional heli) wiki. It's almost complete, except my collective pitch. it's reverse. When i try to collective up, main blade is respond by pu
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I need to be worked APM, X-Plane and Trad Heli together. But I cant.
So the problem is, All of them are connected among each other But Calibration is not well. So When I send a command it works but not fast and accurate enugh. So I think I ne
Read more…I'm nob.
I post the first time.
I installed apm2.5 to the trad-heli.
About tail-control I want to use avcs mode, but what do I set for apm?
I don't know how to use avcs mode,So I equip head-lock gyro outside.
But Tail-wagging dosen't fix at the minimum gy
Hello. I am beginning the process of taking a Century Swift 16 (a bit vintage but light and strong - about 550 rotor diameter) and converting it, with a Pixhawk, to an autonomous machine. I feel that this would be a good alternative to my quadcopte
Read more…I was able to setup a stock TREX 450 DFC V3 with an APM2.6. It worked great!
I going to slap that bad boy on a TREX 700 DFC stretched to 800. The helis are so similar. I'm curious how the scale will change the PIDs. Has anyone upgraded their heli
Read more…Hi all, I have a helicopter with APM2.5. I set the board as the wiki.
But I got the problem. After starting the APM, the swashplate get slant.
Does any one having get this problem before?
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I tried yesterday the auto takeoff and I was able to make it work but I wish for something even more automated trough the mission planner.
1- I use the esc governor and I would need a longer delay. Instead of 5 seconds I need at least 15 seconds. I
Read more…I am hoping someone has some insight into a few questions I have. I am flying a Blade 450 with apm 2.5 mounted aft of the main shaft where the tail gyro would be. I am running 3.0.1 firmware. So far I have successfully setup the heli and have about a
Read more…Can I use APM 2.5 on Trex 450 V2 with flybar ? Or, we need to convert to flybarless for easier FC control ? How much cost ? This is the cheapest solution I can try. Thanks DIYdrone experts.
Read more…I am going to buy Trex 600, how does APM perform on it ? Also, I have TT Raptor 50,
anybody try it ?
thanks
Victor
Read more…Hello, I'm busy developing a Helix flybarr TRex 500 with a motherboard APM 2.5
I loaded the Mission Planner 1250 software on my PC and the firmware V291b heli.
I have a Futaba radio and I T12FG driver mode 1 (throttle right). By following the tips I fo
I saw Robert at Drone Con #1 talking about the traditional heli and now I want one! I'd like to get into this a cheap as possible and still get pretty good quality gear. I do FPV with everything else I've got so I'll want to do that too. So what kind
Read more…Hey last night I designed a ublox gps mount for 450 helis. It fits nicely and look pretty good. If you want the STL file it can be downloaded here:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:61659
:)
Read more…I have a TREX450 with a Spectrum DX7 transmitter and Spectrum AR7000 receiver.
Servo's are digital are Robbe FS61BB, and Align GP780 gyro.As a traditional heli without APM it flies fine with smooth servo movements and stable tail.
The APM has been set
Read more…Hi All!
Im Ray, live in NM. THis is my first setup using APM. Im not new to helis, been flying for about 6 years, just new to trying the UAV thing.
Im setting up a APM 2.5 on a 600E. I get to "Configure Servos' Part of the heli setup and the servos a
Read more…I have been building and flying RC helicopters for about 10 years although you wouldn't think so given the quality of my flying. My building ability however is much better. My fleet at the moment contains Mikado Logo 400 FBL, Logo 500 with flybar a
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