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Lake McGuire replied to Ryan's discussion Y6 loses altitude after reaching each waypoint
"Ryan,
Have you resolved this issue yet?  I am having this same issue."
Dec 30, 2013
Lake McGuire posted a discussion
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…
Dec 17, 2013
Lake McGuire posted a discussion in Arducopter Y6 Owners
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…
Dec 1, 2013
Lake McGuire posted a discussion
I've recently added a FPV to a quadcopter that I built and have been flying for some time now.  I purchased the entire setup from 3DRobotics.  The link is here:  http://store.3drobotics.com/products/3dr-fpv-osd-kit  Unfortunately, after following…
Aug 11, 2013
Lake McGuire replied to Troy's discussion hex not doing what I want.
"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…"
Jul 30, 2013
Lake McGuire posted a discussion in ArduRover User Group
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…
Jun 22, 2013
Lake McGuire left a comment on ArduRover User Group
"TCIII and Tridge,
 
In the current code, is there a way to make a rover turn more sharply when navigating waypoints?"
Jun 20, 2013
Lake McGuire posted a discussion
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,…
Jun 15, 2013
Lake McGuire left a comment on ArduRover User Group
"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…"
Jun 11, 2013
Lake McGuire posted discussions
Jun 2, 2013
Lake McGuire left a comment on ArduRover User Group
"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…"
May 11, 2013
Lake McGuire left a comment on ArduRover User Group
"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…"
May 11, 2013
Lake McGuire left a comment on ArduRover User Group
"@TC,


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…"
May 11, 2013
Lake McGuire left a comment on ArduRover User Group
"Solved #3... just rebooted and reset...  Still need help on 1 & 2..."
May 11, 2013
Lake McGuire left a comment on ArduRover User Group
"Gentlemen,
 
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…"
May 11, 2013
Lake McGuire replied to Andrew Sommer's discussion Speed of circle mode
"I'm having the same issue.  It's really slow when circling.  It'd be nice to be able to control the speed when circling.  Anyone else?"
May 7, 2013
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