Hi all, I'm a mac user and have been using bootcamp and Windows 7 so I can use the Windows version of Mission Planner. Somewhere recently, I saw a post that had a link to a beta version of the Mac OSX AP Planner. I downloaded that and it seemed to…
Gentlemen, Thanks in advance. I have the Y6 complete kit from 3D Robotics that I just finally got around to building. I have an APM2.6 with the external compass etc.. For some reason, I can't get all the motors to spin in test mode through the…
"I had the exact same issue. My copter flew out of range dangerously close to trees and power lines after I reviewed the video from the attached go pro. Luckily, it hit some trees and got stuck. I was able to retrieve it. This was the first time…"
Has anyone used these or have an idea if it's possible to use these for the forward sonars on a rover? My application needs to be fairly rugged and after discussions with MaxBotix sales rep, I think these are what I need. Any thoughts on how to…
Ok all,I have a custom rover that has 4 independent motors, one on each wheel. I'm using a Sabertooth 2x12 RC thanks to TCIII suggestions. I've got the rover working but I have two issues:When the rover turns from a waypoint to the next waypoint,…
"Ok, I have 3 issues that I hope you all can help me with. I'm running an APM 2.5 with a Sabertooth 2x12 R/C for skid steer. Everything seems to work right when I'm in R/C manual mode. I have it set up with Aileron for turning and Elevator for…"
"Alright, so a few issues still and I've narrowed it down:
For some reason, when I enable Auto, it heads in some random direction. Not even close to a waypoint heading... can't quite figure that one out...
I put a meter on the Sabertooth 2 x12 and…"
"I GOT IT! Somehow, the Mode Channel in the Advanced Parameters list was looking for channel 8 versus Channel 5. I have no idea how that happened, but I didn't change it. Weird...
Still no luck with the right side being slow. Is it possible…"
Still no luck with having it kick into Auto mode. Verified again that the different modes are selectable and that the lowest one is set to auto. Have waypoints set up and a GPS signal. Motors do nothing when in that mode. I can move…"
I've just received and built my final product after messing around with a smaller version. I've built a Gears SMP Platform with the APM2.5. It has 4 independent DC motors; (ie. skid steering). I am using a Sabertooth 2 x12 motor…"