Hi all,
I'm flying an Easystar with APM 2.11, it's had many flights and generally flies well. I have however noticed an issue in that the plane seems to overshoot waypoints when flying in a northerly direction, regardless of wind direction.
The beha
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I have upgraded to APM 2.2.1 via APM planner.
I am running two XBees 2.4Ghz at 57600 and they work great in loop back, not one dropped packet.
All config is default.
When I try to connect using the latest version of HKGCS I get the startup messages,
Read more…All,I was flying 2.0.33Beta this morning in Stabilise mode, and had a backflip. The machine is stock, the connectors are all soldered and I'm using foam to try to minimise vibration.I have attached the log files, and wonder if sdomeone could shine so
Read more…Hi,Is uploading and execution of missions and/or PID modifications whilst in flight supported in APM 2.2.1 or is it just guided mode "go here" for now?Has anyone had success with this?ThanksD
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APM 2.1.1 seems to have been stealthily upgraded to 2.1.2! I haven't seen an announcement and wonder if anyone knows what's new?
Cheers
D
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Hi,Running APM 2.1 and the latest build of APM planner (according to update facilty in Planner).Xbees are 868s.Mavlink works great over USB but I get no end of exceptions over Xbees.The Xbees are working fine (they definately are connected and workin
Read more…Hi,Can anyone tell me approx current consumption of an APM, Oilpan and GPS ready to go?I cant seem to find this figure anywhere.ThanksD
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APM with Airspeed and MediaTek 1.6, running the latest APM public release (i.e not one of the CVS but the main download page).
I have been tuning the system up, and it flies superbly! Except when I go AUTO > Manual > AUTO
If I let the plane
Read more…I seem to have limited throttle control in the above modes when flying APM 1.02APM is definately controlling the throttle but I seem to set the limit it works to with the throttle stick.I know you can nudge the plane but can you nudge thethrottle to?
Read more…Hi!The subject Says it all really....Cheers,D
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Can anyone comment on the quality of foam the Skywalker MK2 is made from?
Does sit seem decent enough?
Many thanks
D
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Hi!
I'm trying to get my XBees to work, using the Xtremebee board from DIYD on the aircraft side and the USB interface board that came with the XBee Dev kit.
So far, no dice! Has anyone used this board successfully? I have the recommended board on or
Read more…Hi,Anyone played with any vide encryption? Ive found one commercial product but its too expensive for amateur experimentation.Would be a nice OSD featur!?CheersD
Read more…With the FahPad and DIYD stores running out of stock in the blink of an eye, does anyone have a heads up when we will be getting proper, sustained stock?CheersD
Read more…Hello!
The current state of play in the UK (almost no useable video/downlink frequencies, line of sight etc) has made me reconsider focusing on quadcopters instead of fixed wing, as the the increased range of fixed wing etc cannot really be used.
Thi
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Noticed the ArduIMU code has slipped to 1.8.2 but I can't see what this new release brings?
Any ideas?
Cheers
D
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I need to slow my plane down in AUTO, apparently this is the PID value THROTTLE_P, but I can't find this anywhere.
Has it been renamed?
I can find THROTTLE_ALT_P and THROTTLE_TE_P but I'm not sure.
Any guidance appreciated. Incidently, throttle i
Read more…I just want the plane to follow a course at its current height.Im flying 2.7.1 with IMU and using the config tool to upload the flight plan.CheersS
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I've seen all sorts fo things written about the Xbee 868 modules in regards to RC control, the duty cycle, etc, but I can't seem to find is a definitive answer as to if anyone is using them successfully for AP or APM groundstation.
I know the 900
Read more…I dont understand what it does and searching on here hasnt made it any clearer.Also, where dow this fit in with other NAV PID gains?ThanksD
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