I was wondering if it was possible to change the channel assignments on the RC input for a PX4IO board?
At the moment my throttle control is the right hand self centering stick when it should be the left one.
RC inputs 5 and above seem to have changeab
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I have tried to hold altitude "manually" in stabilize mode, APM2.5, V2.9.1b, quadcopter.
When I have the throttle stick at about hover, I try not to touch it. I used expo on my radio to make it easier to find the right stick position.
Then I try
Read more…I have been following the wiki for APM2.5 camera gimbal setup (using firmware 2.9.1b, quad X).I have no problem to use RC10 or RC11 to trigger a servo as camera trigger (using receiver ch7 as manual input).However i do not get any joy using the other
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I just got 4 new SimonK flashed ESC's
http://www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=780&productname=
I just replaced the older turnigy plush 30A for these new ESC's.
When the quad had the non-SimonK ESC's it was working fine.
Now, I c
Read more…After 30 to 45 seconds I begin to loose control of the copter. I am not sure if some of the updates changed some of my settings, or I screwed something up.
I placed a brushless gimbal to the copter and I don't know if something from that is messing
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In the APM2.5 configuration, for quadcopter firmware (not hexa, not Y6, etc), how is Channel 8 input of the receiver processed by APM ?
I would like to use Channel 8 to use a servo. How can I configure this (without modifying the firmware in APM
Read more…I everyone. I've been playing with UAV for a couple years now and I have an idea that may make some peoples lives a little better.
I'm a little lazy, who isn't right? I have accumulated quite a few lipo batteries. Their not all the same. I do use mos
Read more…Hi guys! Our quad is already build and programmed (I think so), and when we tried to take of for the first time, we noticed that it not stable, as you can see in this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2lzR1kuW0sWhat can I do to repairing this pro
Read more…Hello world.
Firstly, I'm new to this (oh great I can hear everyone say) haha.... and I'm not asking this because I'm dumb. I'm quite a nerd when it comes to technical things. However as simple as it may seem, I want to make sure I get the connections
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how to use arducopter for auto photo?
I need to make a quaid for automatically make shots at each waypoint (or every 20 meters of track).
I configured shutter as specified in the manual and checked - from input 7 shutter work. shutter on channel
Can someone explain all the new parameters for compass_orient.
I have added an external magnetometer and would like to set the orientation.
Read more…Hi guys my f450 is now in the air as a test bed for Apm 2.5 and flys extremely well in stab mode !Now trying to sort out my loiter mode : when I engage it we have a slight dip down and then starts to bounce descending and climbing not too alarmingly
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and things were going so well!
I accidentally shorted the 5v line and the ground on the apm2.0 on the ppm input
esc's still seem to work ( but dont arm)
reciever seems to work
but the apm wont arm.
anyone wish to provide me with possibilities before
Read more…Is it possible to add a speaker to the quad that noises when the battery goes low. I have the 3dr battery voltage monitor but having to hook up the laptop is a pain
Read more…I have got a 3DR Hex and APM 2.5 by default the loiter radius is 5m can this be reduced ,is it a good and I so how low can it go
David Ardis
Read more…I sent another post of the same message, but I messed up sending it to one individual. Sorry for the mistake.
My question is during the last two times I waited until the failsafe alarm went off to land my hexacopter. Although, when the alarm went of
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IWhen runing the motors of my quad, I hear (seems more at low speed than high speed) some short clicking sounds. Seems to come from the motors.
Does anynoe knows what this is ?
Thx,
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I have this kind of curves on a few minutes of flight with 3DR radio telemetry, at short distance (thus not caused by long distances). Seems to be increasing radio rx errors. What does this mean ? Do I have an issue with a cable ? or antenna pr
Read more…there is a check-box just to the right of the calibration button on the mission planner.
What is this for / i don't see any documentation for this?
thanks
Damo
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i have just built my arducopter. it is calibrated, the esc's are calibrated.
When i take off it move in the direction forward and right.
i have tried re-calibrating again to no avail.
Any ideas as to how i can debug this?
thanks
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