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Gonçalo Abreu replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter-3.0.1 released!
"Can i be safe about using RTL as a failsafe with vibration level like these one's?"
Sep 2, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu posted a discussion in ArduCopter User Group
Does compassmot afect the way a quadcopter lock yaw in stabilize? thanks in advance.you can see if you watch this video closely what i'm talking about, the yaw doesnt lock very well and its a very calm day can you help me understand this telemetry…
Aug 29, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu replied to Gonçalo Abreu's discussion 2.9.1 Quadcopter vibrations help!? in ArduCopter User Group
"So i decided to change the motors to a smaller ones and use a 3s setup instead with plastic props.
Here are the result in a stable hover:
I'm also running 3.0.1 and experiencing toilet bowl. But i have yet to do compassmot.
I'm very happy now :)…"
Aug 28, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu replied to Bob Doiron's discussion Flipping Arducopter
"Can someone please summarize what i have to do so i can roll and pitch flip on 2.9.1? i would be gratefull"
Aug 14, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter-3.0 ready for wider use
"is my copter tracking well or do i need to work the pids?
My setup is:
Tarot fy650 quadcopter
Turnigy multistar 390kv
Hobbyking 30amp esc with simonk firmware(latest version)
turnigy wooden props 15x4.5 
4s nanotech 4000mah battery 


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Jun 30, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu replied to Dave C's discussion Arducopter Tuning Guide
"Hey,
My setup is:
Tarot fy650 quadcopter
Turnigy multistar 390kv
Hobbyking 30amp esc with simonk firmware(latest version)
turnigy wooden props 15x4.5 
4s nanotech 4000mah battery 
I'm having trouble calibrating the pids and i think my quad is not…"
Jun 29, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu posted a discussion in ArduCopter User Group
I'm having vibartion problems and i'm going to try to describe this to my best extent. I'm really out of ideias and cant eliminate the vibrations. I'm running 2.9.1 but i would really like to try 3.0 sucessfully( i had vibs.. wasnt successfull).My…
Jun 28, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter-3.0 ready for wider use
"I cant to the live calibrating procedure. I get a compass_ofs_x of -214,678. I've tried numerous dances! I'm running APM 2.5. Also, what is orientation -.> ROTATION NONE?"
Jun 24, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu replied to u4eake's discussion APM 2.5 with NEO-6M ublox gps (not 3DR LEA-6)
"Hey guys,I tried using these files from this thread with NEO-6m and APM 2.5. I'm also using firmware 2.9.1b. When i use loiter mode my quad sometimes towels in a direction like the gps is telling the apm its position has changed drastically. I also…"
Jun 13, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu posted a discussion in ArduCopter User Group
whats the correct setting for Ublox NEO with 2.9.1? Is it the default? Is it worth using LEA version in europe? 
Jun 12, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu left a comment on ArduCopter User Group
"Can APM 2.5 fly a standart hexacopter with one engine failure? I mean, if it has enough power?"
Jun 7, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu left a comment on ArduCopter User Group
"Funny thing happened to me yesterday. I have a fully fuctional APM 2.5 qith NEO-6M. Every mode is tested and it works. But for some reason i activate LOITER, it worked for like 10 sec, and then it shooted in a direction until i activated STAB mode…"
May 26, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu replied to David Ardis's discussion Loiter radius in ArduCopter User Group
"Next release will bring huge improvements. I dont think 5 meters can be reduced because the GPS accuracy is limited by the USA to that range(obvious reasons). But you can improve its precision with something called inercial navigation, and filters,…"
May 19, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu replied to Gonçalo Abreu's discussion Need some advice in ArduCopter User Group
"Well i had an MPNG board and i remember not erasing the board after an update provoced the event i'm feeling now. Quad doesnt not stabilize and is twichy in all the direction no matter what i do. I'm going to try to erase the board, perhaps thats…"
Apr 28, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu posted a discussion in ArduCopter User Group
Hey,I'm not really a begginer but this is my first big quad and i need some advice.My setup is:-Tarot fy650 frame-hobbyking blue esc 40amp-multistar 390kv-4s 4ah battery-15x4.5 wooden props-APM 2.5-Weights 1.8kgDoes anyone has a similiar setup that…
Apr 28, 2013
Gonçalo Abreu posted a discussion in ArduCopter User Group
EDIT:discovered the problem, timming issue with simonk firmware, im using and older releaseSo i was ready to buckle up the go pro for a test flight and this started to happen(notice the hissing sound and what happens when i bank left). I already…
Feb 11, 2013
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