Power Module and using Servos with BEC power from one ESC
I just installed Ver. 3.0.1, but when I power my Hexacopter (APM), I am only getting a single beep instead of two beeps before it goes into it's tune. The Mission Planner is not indicating an error, and I am able to arm the copter. Note: All motor
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I'm new to the group, what is the longest flight time and speed you have achieved? I don't know weather to try to build a Quad or buy one? No one can tell me what the average is.
Any responses are welcome and appreciated .
Thank you
John
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I used a kk2 board with my tricopter (windestal design). I got 15 minutes fly time.
Now with the apm2.5, with the newest software, i can fly for 4 minutes and then it needs more and more throttle to stay airborne...???
Any settings wrong or what?
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This is my first post so please be gentle :)
I have recently replaced my multiwii board with a APM 2.5 and have had some setup problems
that I have unable to resolve.
Firstly the quad used to fly very well when using the multiwii board so I thoug
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Like many of you and following the general consensus, I use moongel to isolate APM from my frame's vibrations. I have got quite good results and was at worst in a vibration range of plus or minus 0,2g (between 8 and 12 on the mission planner graph
Read more…I've recently changed to the APM 2.5 with uBlox GPS.
The stabilize mode is brilliant, but the loiter, and rtl are of no use.
Loiter will hold position for around 5-8 seconds, but then it starts to drift, and when it starts, it carries on, and the stic
Read more…Can anyone recommend an antenna for this: http://store.3drobotics.com/products/3dr-radio-telemetry-kit-915-mhz
I need at least 2 miles of range. If there is a different way to get more range please explain. Again thank you for helping me (noob).
The problem with non-symmetric copters is fairly easy to understand. But because we deal in mostly symmetric (+ or X), those problems are often overlooked.
(note: I'm posting this here, versus the developers site, because I've received multiple ques
Read more…The problem with non-symmetric copters is fairly easy to understand. But because we deal in mostly symmetric (+ or X), those problems are often overlooked.
(note: I'm posting this here, versus the developers site, because I've received multiple ques
Read more…What is the high limit on voltage for the ArduCopter systems? I've ordered one of the new Y6 models.
I see that 3S1P LiPo is recommended, at 11.1 volts. I have a pile of LiFE 4S1P batteries at 13.2 volts and wonder if these will be at all usable? I
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Let me start with everything was working fine yesterday. Today i go out for more testing and mavlink will not connect via radio so i plugged in the usb hoping to fix th issue, windows detects the a[m but mavlink will not connect, here is a li
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I'm a multi-copter newbie and have (almost) completed my first build (APM2.5 plus various possibly badly chosen HobbyKing parts).
It's all together now and after making it through the new pre-flight checks on ArduCopter 3.0.1 (which had
Read more…I am building this quad and am really looking forward to it. I want to make sure I have everything needed and compatible.
Main Questions: Are the battery plugs right and compatible with the charger and etc?
Am I missing something I need such as a c
Read more…So I am looking forward to buying this rtf hexa: http://rtf.3drobotics.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACHRTF1
So If I bought this product as is with no options selected what would I need to make it fly? Battery, and a remote (Tx)? Or would I need
Arducopter with
External Magnetometer
Upgraded Motors
Carbon fiber props
GoPro3 Black on 2-axis gimbal with Futaba 3114 servos, aluminum arms with ball links
900 MHz Telemetry
Sonar with shielded cable and noise reduction
Optical Flow Meter
APM 2.5 in MoonGe
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I noticed in my last video filming some low frequency right/left (yaw) movements. I looked at my Tlog and noticed indeed that I have a small yaw drift although I do not touch the yaw stick.
How can this be explained ? What could be the causes ?
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I am a newbie and have been building a new quad (my 2nd). I moved the APM 2.5 from a Talon to the new quad.
It was working fine on the Talon and flew fine (ver 2.91b). I want to check the new quad in 2.91b to see if all is ok with basic (stabilised)
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I finished my last heavy setup for picture/video filming. It is a X8 quad, based on a VulcanFrame, embarking a brushless gimbal and a NEX5, two lipo 4500mah batteries, 20A ESCs, 8 Tigermotors MN3110-700KV, 4 APC props on top 11x4,7 and 4 APC pr
Read more…3D Robotics is really sells parts but you will wait a awhile for them to print a shipping label then even longer for the order to be handed off to the USPS. Then they will say they`re sorry, give you credit, and do it again. 3 days for acknowledgem
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