I am currently doing a project on airplanes using Ardupilot for a start. I found that DIY drones is a big resources area for me to read but there are too much things to look at.
I have started with soldering of the ardupilot board. Do i need to solder the pin D13? I am seeing some pages soldering it and some don't.
I have an objective on making the airplane flying autopilot.
As my airplane requires 4 channel : 1 for aileron, 2 for elevator, 3 for throttle, 4 for rudder, I do not have an extra channel from my transmitter for the CTRL pin. I am using a 4ch transmitter and 6ch receiver http://www.jethobby.com.sg/cgi-bin/ezsite/prod/manager.cgi?action=show&pid=742&cid=31&idx=1&gid=9. I was suppose to connect either channel 5/6 of the receiver to the CTRL pin, is there any alternative ways that i can do to allow my plane to fly auto pilot? (Wish there is some other ways other than buying a new 6 channel transmitter).
For more information, I am using Cessna TW 747-1 airplane for my project currently.
What do I need to add in the program so that I am able to control channel4(rudder) together with channel1 and 2? In the Arduino default files, there is a program "SERVO SWEEP", but it only works for channel 1 and 2.
I am totally new to Ardupilot programming. Can someone give me a manual/guide for the programming?
I saw many type of source codes in the source code page, but i am not sure what and which to use.
I've downloaded the "ArduPilot_2_7_beta3", "Test Suite" and "ArduPilot_EasyStar_V24" which i read from some different guides. But i am not sure how to use them.
I clicked the Serial Monitor for viewing but what is shown is some weird characters.
What am i suppose to see in the Serial Monitor? How to i choose the BAUD?
I am stuck currently with my Ardupilot, which is my first step of project, so I have not move to the GPS, XBEE and XYZ sensors yet. My project is due about 4 Months later, am i able to complete the project? I have 2 partners working with me currently.
Please give me some comment. Thanks in advance! (:
