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Dan posted a discussion
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.
Jan 13, 2018
Dan replied to Dan's discussion First time startup issue
"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…"
Sep 13, 2014
Dan replied to Dan's discussion First time startup issue
"APM 2.5"
Sep 9, 2014
Dan replied to Dan's discussion First time startup issue
"Where do you assign channels 5 to 8?"
Sep 9, 2014
Dan posted a discussion
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…
Sep 8, 2014
Dan posted a discussion
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…
Aug 20, 2014
Dan posted a discussion
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
Feb 12, 2014
Dan posted a discussion
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…
Dec 23, 2012
Dan replied to Jason's discussion Better landing gear/legs
"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=..."
Dec 18, 2012
Dan posted a discussion
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…
Nov 24, 2012
Dan posted a discussion
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…
Nov 16, 2012
Dan replied to Dan's discussion Question regarding manual and ESC calibration
"Thanks. That is what I thought but the graphic is just a little misleading."
Oct 30, 2012
Dan posted a discussion
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…
Oct 30, 2012
Dan replied to Marty LaBelle's discussion Tips for Mounting Electronics in a Quad/Multicopter
"I use O rings from Home Depot stretched to some aluminum standoffs. Seems to isolate the board pretty well."
Oct 30, 2012
Dan commented on Luis Ramos's blog post Free APM2 Help Manual
"Very very nice. I am building my first quad and this will come in handy. Thanks."
Oct 20, 2012
Dan replied to Dan's discussion Cable question
"Is this discussion for support from DIYdrones? I would really like an answer to this question."
Oct 16, 2012
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