Thank you Randy et al… As previously discussed, the GPS LOCK LED becomes solid within 15 seconds of ARMING. If it takes longer (5 min.) to fully acquire the constellation and update the almanac, how do I know when it’s OK to launch a mission? Ca
Read more…I have installed remote LED’s for both GPS LOCK and ARMING on APM 2.5 with v2.9.1. LED_MODE is set to 3 and verified. GPS LOCK LED is solid “on” when locked. ARM LED blinks slow (1/sec) for DISARMED and fast blink (2/sec) for ARMED. Shouldn’t th
Read more…Is anyone else experiencing problems attaching an image in DIYD Blog Posts? Trying to load up a small JPEG image and won't go - just grinds away.
Read more…I want to add remote LEDs for both GPS lock and Arming. I followed the Wiki for Adding External LED Indicators and Piezo Beeperfor Arm and GPS Status and have the GPS lock working on AN6. I have LED_MODE = GPS on. There doesn't seem to be a way to
Read more…In v2.8 my loiter was pretty good as far as altitude hold. Now I'm on v2.9.1 and quad flies good in Stabilize but when I switch to Loiter it either drops like a rock or accelerates upwards. Throttle is about 50% for hover so I think this is good. I'm
Read more…I’m using raw sensor display to figure out why altitude is 41 meters with quad sitting on my kitchen table. Also altitude is not steady. Any ideas? Is baro sensor faulty?
Read more…I built a FlameWheel 450 V2, APM2.5, CN06 V2.0 GPS, 915Mhz Telemetry, E70 sonar. V2.8.1 Quadcopter in “X” configuration. The quad will kind of hover but when it tilts the motors on the “high” side quit running and the machine falls. I’m only hover
Read more…I built a FlameWheel 450 V2, APM2.5, CN06 V2.0 GPS, 915Mhz Telemetry, E70 sonar. V2.8.1 Quadcopter in “X” configuration. I mounted two(2) 2200 3S LiPo’s outboard (see photo) on the lower frame. Quad is a little unsettled on roll axis. Do I need to
I have six FM’s programmed on my APM 2.5 in Mission Planner. Mode one(1) doesn’t behave like the other five modes. Modes 2-6 I can choose Stabilize, Land, Auto, RTL, and Land no problem. The box with the mode name is green color for modes 2-6. Mode o
Read more…I have my quad APM2.5 with GPS and sonar flying in stabize mode. I have several flights and I'm happy with both trim and tuning for now. I want to try a second flight mode and I'm thinking about loiter as my first choice. Not sure how this works.
Read more…All first attempts at flight are unsuccessful. I am running APM 2.5 Quad “X” with V2.8.1 and latest Mission Planner. I have checked motor test and all four motors turn correct direction for “X” and follow sequence during testing. Mission planner conf
Read more…I may have found my problem but don't know how to fix.
My test flights all want to roll right on lift off. I am running APM 2.5 Quad “X” with V2.8.1 and latest Mission Planner. I have checked motor test and all four motors turn correct direction and
Read more…This is my first attempt at a quad. Build went very well. APM 2.5 with GPS, sonar, and telemetry. Uploaded V2.8.1 quad in “X” configuration. Leveled machine. Did magnetic declination. GPS gets good lock. Sonar works correctly. Baro looks soli
Read more…Please excuse such basic questions, but I've been searching for hours and can't find answer. I need to know where to plug in each Rx channel and also where ESC's plug in for APM2.5. I'm building a quad for "X" configuration. I appreciate any help
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