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Mark Zimmerman replied to Mark Zimmerman's discussion ArduCopter Leaning A Side
"Any ideas?"
Apr 11, 2012
Mark Zimmerman posted a discussion
HiMy Quad takes off properly.It's:APM 1.4 with latest ArduCopter code. Uploaded via Mission Planner.Did frame set to X modeIMU Shield is included with APM 1.4 MegaFrame is made from Balsa Wood. ESC: DualSky ESC 25AMotors: DualSky 980KV…
Apr 10, 2012
Mark Zimmerman replied to Mark Zimmerman's discussion What's problem with this quad?
"Everything double checked.
Still in motor test just 2 motors spins. Got some takeoffs, but I want it to take of more stable.
Any ideas?"
Apr 9, 2012
Mark Zimmerman replied to Mark Zimmerman's discussion What's problem with this quad?
"Hi
 
I see this data in MegaPlanner:
 

 
Is it normal?
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Apr 8, 2012
Mark Zimmerman replied to Mark Zimmerman's discussion What's problem with this quad?
"I got a strange point, if it makes difference.

I go to terminal, I enter setup -> motors

Motor 1 spins a little and stops
Motor 2 spins a little and stops
Motor 3 no diff but waits necessary delay
Motor 4 no diff but waits necessary delay
Then…"
Apr 8, 2012
Mark Zimmerman replied to Mark Zimmerman's discussion What's problem with this quad?
"Recent fly logs attachedalogs.zip"
Apr 7, 2012
Mark Zimmerman replied to Mark Zimmerman's discussion What's problem with this quad?
"More images attached:
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Apr 7, 2012
Mark Zimmerman replied to Mark Zimmerman's discussion What's problem with this quad?
"Hi

Changes made during last hours, learned them here in comments.
a) Connected Ground and Signal connection on ALL ESCs.
b) Manually calibrated EACH ESC.
c) Balanced ALL propellers properly.
d) To protect noise and that extension cables which may…"
Apr 7, 2012
Mark Zimmerman posted a discussion
Hi Here is my quad video:  Power board doesn't exists, just I soldered + wires together and - wires together.APM 1.4 with latest ArduCopter code. Uploaded via Mission Planner.Did leveling process successfullyDid radio setup process successfullyDid…
Apr 7, 2012
Mark Zimmerman replied to Mark Zimmerman's discussion ArduCopter cannot fly anyway
"Don't know, but I think my entire problem is PID settings.
How can I find proper PID settings for my frame/motor/esc?
Thanks"
Apr 5, 2012
Mark Zimmerman posted a discussion
HiI'm going crazy about watching people's quadcopter videos and failing to build my own with most expensive devices and breaking and re-purchasing everything!Please tell me what I'm doing wrong.Motors: Dualsky Xmotor 3542CA-6 450W 940Kv       (4x…
Apr 4, 2012
Mark Zimmerman replied to Mark Zimmerman's discussion ArduCopter rotates around itself
"P.S.
I don't have GPS (no need for now)

I checked manual and all possible solutions for myself, just I didn't understood this one:
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Was the quad stable and flat for the whole calibration routine at startup? Was it stable and flat during the setup…"
Apr 3, 2012
Mark Zimmerman posted a discussion
HiI have 2 3800mah battery, 3S with 30C power.Motors are 450w and 930KVPropeller 12x4.5Everything is set properly.ESC calibrated using auto mode (calibrated all ESCs at one time)Motors are sameArduPilotMega 1.4 with 2560 processorIMU Shield attached…
Apr 3, 2012
Mark Zimmerman replied to Mark Zimmerman's discussion Cannot get anything working!
"My Power Distribution Board, any failure in this?

Thanks20120317_005240.jpg"
Mar 16, 2012
Mark Zimmerman replied to Mark Zimmerman's discussion ArduCopter take off problem
Mar 16, 2012
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Mar 15, 2012
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