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Bluetooth module with APM 2.5

Hi,

I just got one of those JY-MCU (HC-06) (v1.06) bluetooth module with default baud rate of 9600. Is there any way to change the baud rate without having FTDI or Xbee adapter?

If there is any chance to change the baud rate from 9600 to 57600, would y

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Hardwiring APM 2.5 to Android Device

Could someone please tell me if this is possible?

Is there a way to connect my APM 2.5 to my android device (a samsung Galaxy phone or tablet) directly using some sort of USB cable? Basically I will be using my android device instead of my laptop that

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Brushless GoPro3 Gimball

Hope I am posting this at the right forum. I need to order a 2-axis brushless gimbal for my GoPro3.

There are so many options out there that I get all confused. Could you guys recommend something for me?

The below is a few I found but there are lot mor

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Does Mission Planner use GOOGLE Map???

I had this issue several months ago as well. I saw different pictures when I zoomed in. For example the picture Mission planner shows would be different (older dated) than the Google Earth (or Google Map) shows.

Or Mission Planner says "There is no Im

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I did my FIRST Alt-Hold Today!..

Well, I have been flying my APM 2.5 (2.9.1) board on DJI F450 quad for several weeks by now. Today, I finally tried the Alt-hold. I did try the Alt-Hold a few times before but I was always holding the copter in my hands and for some reason it always

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APM 2.5 Alt Hold (SCARY!..)

Hi,

I just set up my APM board for a quad. I flew a few times already in stabilize mode and it seems working just fine. Today, I wanted to try the "Alt-Hold" mode. 

I have read here a few times that the board has a tendency to shoot off when alt-hold i

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APM 2.9.1 Alt-Hold (Scary!..)

Hi,

I just set up my APM board for a quad. I flew a few times already in stabilize mode and it seems working just fine. Today, I wanted to try the "Alt-Hold" mode. 

I have read here a few times that the board has a tendency to shoot off when alt-hold i

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Would APM 2.5 support Futaba S-bus?

What I was told a few weeks ago that APM would not support Futaba s-bus. But last week, I saw a new update released Ardu_PPM_v2.3.16

Would this make s-bus possible for Futaba?

If not, what benefit(s) does this update provide?

Thanks

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