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I have an AMP 2.5 that I am playing around with and would like to know if there is an archive that has docs on the board? Specifically, pinouts but any docs will help. Thanks.
"Yes I have a mode 2 transmitter and yes my controls mirror what I am seeing on the radio calibration screen. On the flight data screen of APM planner there is an arm button which also does nothing. Sorry for my lack of knowledge with remote control…"
Hi, I am having problems arming my quad. I am using APM planner with a Turnigy transmitter with er9X firmware installed. I reset the ESEs and all of the motors powered up. I can configure and save but I cannot arm the copter have used throttle down…
Hi I am trying to setup Mission Planner 2.0.14 on a Mac. I have been able to install the firmware on my rig but when trying to follow the instructions found here http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/initial-setup/configuring-hardware/ and my screens are…
I am considering building a camera gimbal from scratch and I have seen many of them using brushless servos. Can anyone tell me the advantages and/or disadvantages of using these servos on a gimbal. Also can a standard AMP 2.5 control them. Thanks!d
Hi,Got a problem that I can't seem to figure out. I have an Turnigy 9x that I upgrade the firmware to er9x and since then I can't seem to arm my quad. I have reloaded Arduocopter 2.8.1 a couple of times, I can connect with the mission planner. I can…
"I made mine out of carbon fiber hobby king airplane landing gears and some motor mount parts. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=..."
I am at the point in my build were I need to calibrate my ESCs and I get to the part in red (below) in the directions where I am restarting the APM but I do not hear the 2 beeps indicated. I did bind the receiver and that seemed to go correctly. Not…
Hi,I am well into my first build and having lots of fun with that. I do want to know if there is a free channel that ArduCopter does not use? If there is which one and how and/or where can I utilize it in the source code? Is there a place where…
"Thanks. That is what I thought but the graphic is just a little misleading."
Hi,Well into my first build and I am getting ready to calibrate my ESCs. In the docs there is this graphic which indicated that the signal wires should be disconnected except for functions that require the ESCs such as calibration, testing motor…
"I use O rings from Home Depot stretched to some aluminum standoffs. Seems to isolate the board pretty well."
"Very very nice. I am building my first quad and this will come in handy. Thanks."
"Is this discussion for support from DIYdrones? I would really like an answer to this question."
