About

Gender

Male


Location

Gtr Manchester


About Me:

I'm a heli flyer but getting into Quad/Hex in a big way. Been flying 3 years and work in the computer industry


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

I'm working with NHP to produce an all carbon Quad/Hex/Oct frame to be supplied with a fully configured Ardu


Hometown:

Altrincham


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Mark Slater posted a discussion
The I value is a bit suspicious, it flys perfectly (if a little to aggressive)Is this an expected result from Auto Tune ?NewPids.png
Aug 12, 2016
Mark Slater replied to Mark Slater's discussion Compass Calibration
"Logs Att.

Thanks2016-05-15 10-36-45.bin"
May 16, 2016
Mark Slater posted a discussion
I've calibrated the compass (using methods in various YT videos) several times. Each time I get different offsets for the calibration even though the machine hardware and location remains the same.On every flight I get EKF warning of compass…
May 15, 2016
Mark Slater replied to Nick Moody's discussion Tarot T4-3D Gimbal using Pixhawk SBUS out? (or other options?)
"Have the same setup - Can't get the T4-3d to see sbus channels greater than CH9  

Does the pix just replicate the input sbus signal or is it more intelligent

Just looking for Docs now ...."
May 6, 2016
Mark Slater posted a discussion
I'm not certain this is the correct place for this question but here goes..After a crash and identified ESC fault All ESC have been replaced on the Octo.The replacement ESC are Opto so the pixhawk is being powered purely by the pixhawk power…
Apr 22, 2016
Mark Slater replied to Mark Slater's discussion Unusual Crash after updating to 3.3
"You can see RC out on the Tlog - I've ordered replacement ESC's - looks very much like ESC 8 went bad."
Apr 17, 2016
Mark Slater posted a discussion
First field trip since update.After doing calibrations in the field first flight was going well until about a minute in. I was in loiter hovering level, just tilting the camera down when the back of the Octocopter dipped violently, lost lots of…
Apr 9, 2016
Mark Slater replied to Chuck Spaulding's discussion Pixhawk Issue
"Ok, the title is a little mis-leading, its not a flyaway. But that might be flyaway prevention that landed it.

I'll stick my neck out and suggest you have EKF turned on and that was an EKF failsafe."
Jun 1, 2015
Mark Slater posted a discussion
No problems in flight to mention but got a strange problem on the gimbal (nothing to do with the Pixhawk).whilst looking at the logs I noticed more vibration than normal (at least from what I can remember) The soundtrack on the camera also makes me…
May 31, 2015
Mark Slater replied to Gonzalo Garat's discussion APM 3.2 QUADCOPTER Err: EKF_CHECK-2 / Err: FAILSAFE_ EKF-1
"Wow - only the first part of my post appeared....

It should say - I think you need to tidy the cables first, they will tug on the pixhawk and cause vibrations"
May 7, 2015
Mark Slater replied to Mark Slater's discussion 3DR Export problems
"Any chance the license was for a year maybe ?

In any case there's no UK stock anywhere, limited amount in Germany and my trusted dealer is returning my money and cancelling the order (his decision not mine)

There's no way I'm risking Chinese fakes…"
May 7, 2015
Mark Slater posted a discussion
I was going to add to http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/3drobotics-horrible-first-experie... the thread is closed..I'm now into the weeks of waiting for parts to arrive at my stockist in…
May 7, 2015
Mark Slater replied to Gonzalo Garat's discussion APM 3.2 QUADCOPTER Err: EKF_CHECK-2 / Err: FAILSAFE_ EKF-1
"I think you need to do it the other"
May 7, 2015
Mark Slater replied to Gonzalo Garat's discussion APM 3.2 QUADCOPTER Err: EKF_CHECK-2 / Err: FAILSAFE_ EKF-1
"Looking at the logs there appears to be 4 problems that are consistent.

1. The log reports EKF - it should be saying DCM (firmware error)
2. Problems are with vibrations and building error - See vibration analysis in Mission Planner
3. Almost…"
May 6, 2015
Mark Slater replied to Gonzalo Garat's discussion APM 3.2 QUADCOPTER Err: EKF_CHECK-2 / Err: FAILSAFE_ EKF-1
"Opening Post"
May 6, 2015
Mark Slater replied to Gonzalo Garat's discussion APM 3.2 QUADCOPTER Err: EKF_CHECK-2 / Err: FAILSAFE_ EKF-1
"Balance your props should improve that greatly"
May 6, 2015
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