Andre Kotze's Discussions (9)

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Safe prop clearing distances

Hi all.  I'm busy designing a custom HEXA frame and would like to know if there is a minimum safe prop clearing distance to be used?  The clearing distance on my QUAD with 11x4.7" props is about 6 inches.  Can I make it smaller for my HEXA or not?  T

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Arduino 0100-relax Upload Problem

Is anybody else perhaps also having problems uploading code with "Arduino 0100-relax"?  I can upload the code just fine from within the Mission Planner but as soon as I open Arduino my red and green lights on the APM stops flashing and when I try to

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AC2 PID Tuning

How does the PID tuning work?  How much do I increase/decrease each time and are the changes reflected in real-time or do I need to click on "Write Params" for them to take effect?

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Waypoint Navigation

How does the waypoint navigation work exactly?

1.  Say I've got 5 waypoints programmed but I dont take off from my home location, if I then go into AUTO mode will my quad fly to my home location first and then continue to waypoint 1 or will it skip th

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AC2 Frame Assembly Help Needed

Hi all. Im am busy assembling my AC2 in the X configuration following the instructions on the ArduCopter website and I've noticed that the standoffs for the upper carrier board will be blocking access to the RC header pins and sonar connector.

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