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2.0 APM_Config.h ???

Just loaded the 2.0.

Unless I installed the 2.0 APM software incorrectly, I see some significant changes have been made that are not making sense. Where are all of the variables that can be changed or enabled/disabled such as type of gps, airspeed sen

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HK CGS- ApmMega Ublox Mode display problem

 

HI,

 

Happy thanks for the GCS!

I have run into a couple of issues (last one nit-picky) and was wondering if anyone someone has any insight.

 

Using Apm Mega 1.02, UBLOX, 1.2.38 GCS, 72mhz radio.

 

As mentioned in other posts in this forum the GCS shows No

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MTK Mini Gps program

Hi,

 

Has anyone come up with a procedure to  update MTK firmware or utilize the MTK_Minigps program using a USB cable and the oil pan (No FTDI). I know it can be done with the UBLOX with this simple sketch. (from a different thread)

void setup()
{
Serial

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Trying to view logged barometric pressure

Hello,

Regarding APM and the ArduPilotMega IMU Shield REV H

Is it possible to view logged barometric pressure via the on-board data logger. I have NTUN, CTUN, RAW, GPS, PM, MODE, MODE, CMD enabled.

I have looked in each of these using the APM Planner lo

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Baro Pressure

Hello,

 

Is it possible to view barometric pressure via the on-board data logger. I have NTUN, CTUN, RAW, GPS, PM, MODE, MODE, CMD enabled.

I have looked in each of these using the APM Planner log browser but can't seem to find data relative to on board

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Unable to change Airspeed_Cruise

I am trying to change the default airspeed cruise from the default 10ms to 15ms.

I followed the instructions in the AdvancedConfig section of the manual. This is what I pasted into my APM_Cofig.h  file. (see copy of the saved APM-Config.h below)

 

#defi

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Advanced Config Airspeed Ratio

 

 

 

 

Anyone able to explain this line from Advanced Configuration Settings?

 

"Adjust AIRSPEED_RATIO in small
increments to calibrate the airspeed
sensor relative to your GPS."

 

I would like to better understand the relationship between

GPS and Pitot inp

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Can a DIY Magnetometer help?

I understand  that  gps is less accurate while stationary or with very slow ground speed.

In Auto mode I have noticed with slow ground speeds the system hunts for a correct heading often resulting in negative stability while trying to maintain a groun

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airspeed =10ms

First off thank you again to everyone working on this!

After months of set up and bad weather, I was able to get a few flights in today. I had good performance after making small adjustments to  NAV ROLL I, Crosstrack Gain & Xtrack entry angle via APM

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UBLOX and U-Center

 

 

I have been trying to reflash  the Ublox using U-center andt he Ublox firmware update tutorial with the simple Ardu sketch to utilize the mini USB on the oilpan.

The only way I am able to see a data stream in Binary console or the packet console is

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No Lock UBLOX

Hello again,

 

I've been successfully using the UBLOX and adapter for the past 2 weeks or so.

Worked fine yesterday. Still had a solid red LED when I brought the plane inside. No crashes or mishandling. 

This morning I could not get the Gps to lock.

The r

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Airspeed test values?

When running the Airspeed test in the CLI what values should be displayed assuming calm ambient conditions? The following is similar to what I get and was wondering if this is normal.

0m/s
0m/s
0m/s
0m/s
0m/s
0m/s
0m/s
0m/s
0m/s
-17729m/s
0m/s
0m/s
-31699m/s
-963

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Mtk 3329/adapter not responding

Thank you for reading my discussion. I received all of the components 
listed below within the last two weeks.
As the manual states, I have read and reread the manual and trying to
take things step by step. I have included the ArduPilotMega.Pde file.
Th

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