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GearType replied to Pablo Zeron's discussion A small modification to the AP Mount Library Code
"Interested. I've been tuning an APM Ecilop for awhile. It's flying well but have had an issue with the gimbal hunting/twitching a bit against my gyros. Is your dead zone code used to keep the gimbal more steady at the center?"
Mar 3, 2013
GearType replied to GearType's discussion APM2 - How to pass a CPPM channel through to another output?
"If there isn't a way, can I request some type of patch-through functionality be added so that you can use CPPM but still output individual channel PWM signals from APM? Or maybe just a revision of the camera shutter feature in the gimbal section so…"
Feb 28, 2013
GearType replied to GearType's discussion APM2 - How to pass a CPPM channel through to another output?
"I actually need channel 6 separately."
Feb 28, 2013
GearType posted a discussion
Previously, I was using a receiver that had 7 channels running into the APM individually and 1 running to a separate arduino that I use to control custom camera trigger and mode functions (selected via a PWM switch mix).I just changed to a new…
Feb 27, 2013
GearType replied to marcelo's discussion RCTimer ArduFlyer V2.5 Kit Flight Controller
"Thieves of R&D with forum sock puppets posting on the original's forum. Welcome to the modern world."
Jan 3, 2013
GearType replied to Anthony Bee's discussion ArduCopter Pan/Tilt System (Question..s?)
"I didn't see anything about keeping the camera pointed at a fixed point. Where are you reading this?"
Dec 24, 2012
GearType replied to John Dell's discussion Naza M vs. APM 2
"There is another thing to compare... Camera Gimbal performance and configuration. I love APM and it's versatility. However, I have had issues with tuning the camera gimbal to function as I would expect.

I noticed that the Naza menus have a setting…"
Dec 24, 2012
GearType replied to GearType's discussion May be a problem with APM 2 Camera Gimbal Code - Help please
"Interesting that aside from all this, adjusting the servo limits wider than the values I read does have an effect on the gimbal. Still, I cannot find a way to get leveled in both directions and at center."
Dec 22, 2012
GearType posted a discussion
I've changed this message like 5 times as my results are difficult to find patterns in. I've done just about everything I can think of to get my gimbal to level at each end and center, but I have not been able too. I did some research on it and hope…
Dec 22, 2012
GearType replied to GearType's discussion APM-2 + Ecilop Easy?
"Anyone? :)"
Oct 15, 2012
GearType posted a discussion
Is the APM2 compatible with the Ecilop Easy in regards to the external gyro gimbal control? I have never used the external gyros but am looking into this frame. Compatibility with APM2 is a major factor and I hope not to use a separate gimbal…
Oct 15, 2012
GearType replied to Colin Sadler's discussion Which multicopter configuration for aerial video
"Well, I am going to convert my DJI F450 into an F550 Y6. Depending on the results, I may go a step farther and test a F550 X8 in a 120 degree pattern. But I am going to start Y6 first and see how it compares."
Oct 13, 2012
GearType replied to Colin Sadler's discussion Which multicopter configuration for aerial video
"I do not know yet from my own experience but from everything I have seen, it's hex and up. I am currently using a F450 with 2 axis GoPro Gimbal and it is quite a task to try to get usable footage outdoors. Inside I have gotten it pretty steady with…"
Oct 11, 2012
GearType posted a discussion
When I click to add multiple waypoints in the Mission Planner, it automatically closes the path to return to the home point. I want to take off and land in different locations. Am I missing a setting or something?Thanks.
Oct 1, 2012
GearType replied to GearType's discussion Self Leveling Camera with APM2
"Oh wow, sweet! Thank you very much, I will read up. I was also considering using altitude to auto-adjust tilt towards a fixed altitude point. Not sure if that is in there yet but like I'll read through it. Cheers."
Sep 20, 2012
GearType posted a discussion
Hello, I am looking for help to program a self-leveling camera mount using servos such as demonstrated in this video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuAvWz2KQfE&feature=youtube_gdat... have some experience in Atmel AVR programming in AVR…
Sep 20, 2012
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