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Moderator Blog Approval
Hi,
I saved the draft of a part written new blog earlier and subsequently found it had been approved and published.
I have deleted the blog but seems like that should not have happened?
Thanks
Read more…Labview runtime doesn't work on windows 7 starter edition
I've got a new netbook for gcs work but find that labview doesn't run on it. Has anyone found a different labview runtime that will work or do i need to upgrade to windows 7 full?
Thanks
Read more…How to connect props? 2 x Slow Flyer and 2 x Slow Fyler Push
Please tell me where the different props should be mounted.
Should the push props be forward and back or left and right?
Thanks
Read more…MediaTek - ArduPilot - Imu
Can anyone tell me what the standard for the MTK is supposed to be.
I ordered 4xmtk gps units. I still need to investigate why one gets a fix and the other 3 do not.
Before I rip out Jordis firmware from the mtk (if it exists) I would appreciate an u
Read more…Idea: Copilot II and ArduPilot "Plug & Play"
I have worked out a way to use a standard CoPilot II system combined with a simple ArduPilot board and GPS (No IMU or Thermopiles)
I would appreciate feed back as to possible invasion of CoPilot II copyright
Overview
The CoPilot II does not currentl
Read more…Help with understanding the meaning of GCS items?
I've converted the windows Avionics Controls Demo that I blogged about recently to ArduPilot format.
It turns out to be a good experiment for my mini gound station project.
I could do with some help deciding which values should be displayed
For examp
Read more…GCS_ArduPilot_Text
Text Missing Line Terminator #if GPS_PROTOCOL != 3
In my copy of 2.6 I have added the line in bold below.
It is minor but makes it easier to read the telemetry in custom ground stations and also appears to be consistent with the other GCS serial pack
Read more…Lipo Drain: Is it possible to shutdown the ardupilot when lipo voltage drops too low
Hi,
I managed to destroy a lipo when testing an ardupilot. I didn't notice the ESC had powered down because the LIPO voltage had dropped too low, The ardupilot susequently drained the lipo.
I was surprised that the ESC could power down but still prov
Read more…ArduStation Hardware Different to Tutorial - Diode?
I have two very small copper/black diodes instead of the single diode shown in the wikki
I guess I only need one of them. They have a black strip instead of the white strip mentioned in the wikki.
they look like zener diodes, am i right in thinking t
Read more…IMU v2 + ArduPilot + EM406 + Print Binary??
I've been trying to follow the manual and threads concerning this config but I'm having problems. I think I have the hardware configured correctly,
I see the expected calibration/status lights and get good serial text mode readings individually from
Read more…Diy drones - 300% profit on delivery charges!
It would be nice if diy drones charged delivery at cost or cost + 10%.
300% profit in delivery is a bit of a joke!!
Read more…Using ArduPilot with CoPilot II
A board that provides configuration assistance for the combined use of ArdupIlot and Copilot II
Read more…Waypoints as failsafe boundry markers
I've had an interesing request from a flyer who wants to use waypoints as boundry markers.
He wants to fly in "free flight" mode (normal flight) but if the plane strays outside of given waypoint boundries he wants the autopilot to take over and retur
Read more…HMC5843 - Triple Axis Magnetometer Instructions
Can you please tell me where to find the instructions for the HMC5843 - Triple Axis Magnetometer
How to set the voltage jumpers, I2C address and some arduino example code would be great.
Thanks
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