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Jan Swanepoel replied to Jan Swanepoel's discussion Pixhawk Altitude Accuracy
"Still haven't found a real solution. One option is to log the raw pressure values and then convert it to height. This gives the 100% barometer height and not the one combined with the accelerometers and appears to be more accurate. But this means…"
Jan 29, 2016
Jan Swanepoel replied to Jan Swanepoel's discussion MAVProxy exception
"If I recall correctly my problem was with the select() function used in the Python code of MAVProxy. According to the documentation for the select() function, it only works for sockets on Windows, which unfortunately I am running. On Linux it works…"
Jun 16, 2015
Jan Swanepoel posted a discussion
HiThrough a number of tests (comparing with a fixed reference point) I noticed that my Pixhawk can have an altitude error of up to 9%. This meant that if I aimed to fly at an altitude of 100m I could in fact be flying at 91m. This is not always the…
Mar 12, 2015
Jan Swanepoel replied to im's discussion DJI A2 with Pixhawk?
"We are using Y6 crafts that are custom build by a local company. Will see if I can find a photo or two to post."
Oct 28, 2014
Jan Swanepoel replied to im's discussion DJI A2 with Pixhawk?
"Hi Todd,
Have never looked back since getting the Pixhawk. It truly is an amazing autopilot, we have now stopped looking for autopilot related issues and started focusing our attention on the reliability of our ESC and mechanical parts because it…"
Oct 27, 2014
Jan Swanepoel replied to Nadav Assor's discussion Sending messages from another program into MAVProxy
"You could write a python module that you run with "module load" or you could write a small udp program that connects with a port that you provide in the "--out" command line option. Your program will then need to generate mavlink messages that you…"
Sep 19, 2014
Jan Swanepoel replied to Michael B's discussion Best Practice for adding custom MAVLINK command...
"Hi Francis,
Thanks for the post! Had the same issue, could not include multiple definition files. Followed your advice:
DEFAULT_VALIDATE = False
and now it seems to be working! Strange though because it should technically not make any difference…"
Aug 28, 2014
Jan Swanepoel replied to im's discussion DJI A2 with Pixhawk?
"No, we used a couple of different brands but if I remember correctly we now use the flyfun ESC.
Some other tips:
- Keep in mind that pixhawk does not yet fully support SBUS and you might need to use a PPM encoder (can also get it from 3DR). But…"
Aug 25, 2014
Jan Swanepoel replied to im's discussion DJI A2 with Pixhawk?
"We have done just that about 2 weeks ago. Removed the over priced and faulty A2 and replaced it with a Pixhawk. I doubt that you would be able to use the DJI compass/GPS or IMU unit. Although they also use a ublox GPS module they use their own…"
Aug 25, 2014
Jan Swanepoel posted a discussion
HiI have recently installed MAVProxy and played with it a little. Upon running I get the following:Failed to load module: No module named wp... (and some other modules, rally,fence and terrain) but read in a post here that its because I did not…
Aug 15, 2014
Jan Swanepoel replied to John Beene's discussion Adding NovAtel OEM6 Support
"Hi John,

Have you made any progress with this? I am trying a similar thing but with the OEMV-1G from NovAtel.Will start as soon as my GPS arrives. Will also share my progress."
Jul 22, 2013