What's the difference between "auto trim" (selectable with channel 7) and "in-flight levelling" (enabled by arming for 20 seconds)?
I assume that the latter is used to let the ArduCopter learn about its center of gravity and other factors that affect
Read more…Now the following has happened to me quite a few times with different codes. Latest code I've tried is 2.1. APM is version 1:
I'm hovering in stable mode. In flight, the quad just tips over and crashes. After that, one of the motors is squeaking loudl
Read more…I'm trying to download the logs from my ArduCopter with APM1 and ArduCopter 2.0.55. I'm following the directions in http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/AC2_Logs , but the log dialog in Mission Planner shows no logs.
If I enter "logs" in CLI, noth
Read more…I have a stock ArduCopter frame with ArduCopter 2.0.55. I have enabled the mag, and it's soldered as described in the wiki.
It hovers very stable, and yaw is not drifting. However, when I apply yaw input with the rudder stick, the quad yaws in the wro
Read more…Thanks for all the hard work, guys!
Is this a stable release, or is it still considered beta?
Read more…I'm having problems with my ArduCopter suddenly flipping over and crashing. I'm wondering if this is cauased by a brownout. I have connected a micro servo for camera control, so it's drawing a little more current than a standard ArduCopter.
I have a
Read more…According to the news page, 2.40 was a release candidate for the first non-beta code. One would expect that this meant that only bug fixes should make it into the codebase. However, it seems like the code is still being actively developed with new fe
Read more…I did a test flight today with beta 38. First pack went well, but a minute or so into the second flight, the copter just flipped over and crashed. I was just hovering gently. Everything is stock ArduCopter.For some reason one of the motors continued
Read more…I have a Futaba 8FG transmitter and a 14-channel R6014HS receiver. Channel 1-6 say "Digital servo only - for HS mode." Is it ok to use the high-speed mode on the receiver on the ArduCopter?
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I'm having problems with one of the propellers slipping on the shaft. Actually it seems to be the propeller mount slipping on the motor shaft. I followed the instructions at http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/propeller-install-notes? .
I tightened one
Read more…Can I use the CLI via xbee telemetry? Or is it USB only? I can get telemetry data using the APM planner, but I don't get any response on the terminal.
Read more…I have upgraded my ArduCopter from ArduPiratesNG to ArduCopter 2.0.30 (installed via the MissionPlanner). Everything seems to work, except from the compass.
I used to have the compass connected via a cable, but now I have soldered it onto the shield
Read more…I'm running ArduPiratesNG build 527. One of the motors on my quad stopped during flight. I'd like to check the logs to figure out whether there's anything useful there. How should I do it?
It seems like I can dump the radio signals in CLI, but that do
Read more…I have a clicking noise from one of my motors (or possibly several motors, I can't tell). Is this normal? Is it a faulty motor or ESC?Actually one of my motors failed the other day, but I don't know if it's related:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd2H
Read more…I have attached a Gaui 330XS camera mount with servo tilting on my ArduCopter. I used the legs from the camera mount kit to extend the arducopter legs.Just wanted to share a photo with you in case anyone else are looking for a similar solution!
Read more…I'm running ArduPirates build 527 on an ArduCopter.
I'm having trouble flying in X orientation. I have all the dip switches set to off (UP), which should give me X orientation and stable mode.
Stable mode works fine, but DIP1 doesn't seem to have any e
The ArduCoper 1.1 frame supposedly allows for bigger motors and propellers. Actually one can choose that when ordering from jdrones.With what payload should I consider bigger motors and/or propellers? Is it overkill for an ArduCopter with a GoPro cam
Read more…I am using ArduPiratesNG rev 527. Is there a way I can define how much the arducopter is allowed to tilt in stable mode?I would like to be able to fly as fast forward as possible when I push the elevator stick.Also, what is the "kp rate" setting in t
Read more…I would like to be able to use Xbee for easier PID tuning. When I search for "XBee" on diydrones or Sparkfun, I get a lot of Xbee gadgets. Can anyone share some links to exactly which hardware I need to purchase, please?I think I need the 2.4 GHz ver
Read more…I'm in the process of fine-tuning the PID values on acro and stable mode. I'll be flying FPV, and I think I will always fly in stable mode. Thus my question is: is there any point in fine-tuning the acro PIDs? Do they affect stable mode at all?
I hav
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