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  Thomas J Coyle III April 21, 2014 at 12:26pm

  Hi All,

  Here is an update concerning the possible bug in the ArduRover2 v2.45 active braking beta code generated around 4/7/2014.

  Last night Tridge updated the Pixhawk firmware so that if there is a loss of the FMU, the I/O section will put the servo outputs to neutral (1500us for the rover throttle) to prevent a runaway.

  This afternoon I was able to duplicate the runaway condition without the rover actually running away during testing on my Home Depot test course.

  For those of you how are interested in this firmware troubleshooting here is where you can view the discussion posts: rover crash bug

  Regards,

  TCIII ArduRover2 Developer
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  Thomas J Coyle III April 17, 2014 at 5:22am

  @RoboBill,

  You can report a new issue here or add on to a previous issue post: drones-discussion You have to join the Group to post.

  Regards,

  TCIII ArduRover2 Developer 
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  RoboBill April 16, 2014 at 9:42pm

  @TCIII

  Thanks for the bug alert... So is there a preferred sub forum where we can report problems with a latest firmware version(s) and also make suggestions?

  Thanks
• Admin

  Thomas J Coyle III April 16, 2014 at 2:45pm

  **********************ArduRover2 Firmware Alert*****************************

  There is a possible bug in the v2.45 beta code generated after 3/30/2014 that affects both the APM and the Pixhawk and may cause the rover to runaway unexpectedly at random times both in the MANUAL and AUTO Modes. The only way to recover is to cut the power to the APM/Pixhawk to shut it down. Sorry about the inconvenience.

  TCIII ArduRover2 Developer
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  dr0n3droid April 8, 2014 at 1:48pm

  @Butch
  
  The blank screen you see is because your current params are the same as the ones you are loading. I think. It's a compare params screen.
  Try changing something, say WP_Radius, write to APM/Pix, then try loading from the dropdown again. The WP_Radius change should be there, showing the change you made as current, and the loaded params WP_RADIUS as the change.
  
  Mike
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  Thomas J Coyle III April 8, 2014 at 1:14pm

  @RoboBill,

  You might want to try here: GCS Discussions

  Regards,

  TCIII ArduRover2 Developer
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  RoboBill April 8, 2014 at 1:01pm

  I too have run across this issue. What forum/group is the best place to ask questions and submit suggestions for the mission planners(s)?
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  Thomas J Coyle III April 8, 2014 at 12:58pm

  @emile,

  I have always used the full parameter list, however I was on the ground floor with the ArduRover2 development and know my way around. I would look at the ArduRover Wiki and Wiki parameter list to see what is germane to what you want to have control over or leave at the default value.

  TCIII 
• emile 'butch' alline April 8, 2014 at 12:37pm

  Thank you Thomas.  Yes I have advanced view checked but still get same results.

  Here is a screen shot:

  

  My assumption, which is probably wrong, is that by selecting the rover.params I would get only those params that apply to a rover.  

  What is the best way to modify parms?  Work from beginner to Advanced or work through the full param list?

  Thanks