I'm trying to limit the throw of the servo so it won't BIND. I can adjust it at my radio, but not to sure that's were it needs to be done at. I've been reading the Parameter setting...say RC3_ Parameters. there are "RC min PWM", RC trim PWM", and "RC
Read more…I got the latest 3dr telemetry V2 radio a few days ago. http://store.3drobotics.com/products/3dr-radio I hook it up and working great. It is limited on length of the cable, at 15cm. http://store.3drobotics.com/products/df13-6-position-to-5-position-
Read more…Does anyone have descriptions of all the TLOG graphs? Is there a wiki page for this?
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Read more…Can any one direct me to this information...telemetry values and definitions. I have looked high and low with no success. I hope I'm in the correct "Discussion".
Thanks, Brian
Read more…I'm using ArduPlane 1.73. One question .When in auto mode, I can nudge the throttle. What happens when I go out of TX range. Does it go back to default 45% or will it remain on the nudged setting?
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Brian
Read more…Is it possible to change the "default ALT" to a new default? It comes up 100, I would like to change it to say....40 and that would be the new default.
Also, off topic.. Am I the only one having problems with the "search" in this Forum?? No matter wha
Read more…Just smoked my Bixler2 motor and ESC by trying to install APM 2.5 for the first time.
Can anyone help me or direct me to the wiring from the RX to APM to Servos.
This is how it was wired:
RX |
APM Input |
APM Output |
Servos ECT… |
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Ch 1 >>> |
Input 1 |
Output 1 |
<<<A |
There are different means of measurements in MP
1) Configuration Tab/Planner, my Dist Unit is Feet, and Speed Units is fps
2) Flight Planner Tab, my Mouse location/Alt is in Meters and Home Location/Alt (abs) is in Feet, which is MSL = (means
Read more…I feel this question has been asked and answered by I can't find the post.
Still in the testing phase. Trying to setup heli after replacing all three swashplate servos. In the past I have setup the servos in regular heli setup with out the APM. This t
Read more…This is the second time... First time burnt 1 Hitec servo, this time 2 Hitec servos
My setup:
Powering the APM 2.5 from two power sources, both 5v (removed JP2 of course)
Heli: Futaba RX with 3 - Hitec HS 5245 MG for the collective, 1 Futaba S9275 (its
Read more…1) I have MP 1.2.35 and can't find where to assign CH7 to Auto-trim. Has it changed to "Save Trim"?
2) Does any one have a list of Flight Modes for Heli's. I have found them for Planes and Quads
3) What is 'Toy" Flight Mode?
Thanks, Brian
Can anyone tell me the explanation of “RC1, RC2…RC8. Are they referring to the APM channels, 1 thru 8???
Any help will be appreciated
Thanks. Brian
Read more…ArduPPM_v2.3.13_ATMega32U2.hex "APM 2.x ArduPPM Firmware v2.3.13 (recommended update for Futaba radio users)" in "http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/downloads/list" My question is how do I install the new firmware. Thanks,Brian |
Excuse my ignorance.
Please explain the two different file and when to use them. Do I need to down load both??? I do have a previous version installed at this time. http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot-mega/downloads/list examples: MissionPlanner-
Read more…I have not yep but pretty soon, be installing it on Heli. So whats the reset for?
Thanks,
Brian
Read more…This question might have been asked in the MP discussion, but pertains to helis. After loading heli firmware, I get a Quad Coter Icon on"Flight Planner". Is there a Heli Icon. I don't rely care, but it might tell me which firmware is installed. That
Read more…Is there an ablitity to print out the current Params,PIDs, Configs.
Thx, Brian
Read more…Newbie here,
Questions
1) I don't see a "manual mode" setting in Flight Modes pull down box, or is "stabilize" the one to pick?
2) So how do I fly manually?
3) when switching my 3-position switch..
position 1 is Flight Mode 1
position 2 is Flight M
Read more…I'm looking to buying the APM 2.5 ArduPilot Mega 2.5 w/3DR GPS uBlox LEA-6. Looks like the development for traditional Heli is in the working stage... working on bugs. I'm still interested if will work on a FLYBAR Heli.This is exciting!! Any informat
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