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ArduCopter Leaning A Side

Hi

My Quad takes off properly.

It's:

APM 1.4 with latest ArduCopter code. Uploaded via Mission Planner.

Did frame set to X mode

IMU Shield is included with APM 1.4 Mega

Frame is made from Balsa Wood.

 

ESC: DualSky ESC 25A

Motors: DualSky 980KV (XM2830CA-12)

B

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What's problem with this quad?

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 successfully

Did radio setup process successfully

Did fr

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ArduCopter cannot fly anyway

Hi

I'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 sam

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ArduCopter rotates around itself

Hi

I have 2 3800mah battery, 3S with 30C power.

Motors are 450w and 930KV

Propeller 12x4.5

Everything is set properly.

ESC calibrated using auto mode (calibrated all ESCs at one time)

Motors are same

ArduPilotMega 1.4 with 2560 processor

IMU Shield attached

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Cannot get anything working!

Hi

I have purchased several ArduPilotMega1.4 and IMU shields (4 of each) cause I tought I can get them working soon as I saw manuals, how-tos, etc. in internet. But I was wrong! I'm expert computer programmer and I have good skills in soldering and so

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ArduPilotMega 1.4 Upload Code Error

Hi

I have purchased some ArduPilotMega 1.4 and IMU shield.

I tried different methods, different cables, I purchased FTDI R232 cable and also FTDI USB A to Mini B for IMU shield.

I soldered IMU shield to ArduPilotMega 1.4 and tried to program ArduPilotMe

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Making ArduCopter to Fly like 3 Hours

Hi I have an ArduCopter and I want to modify it's motor and battery to make it:

Control payload of max. 10kg

or/and

Fly at least 3 hours

Please advice how should I calculate it. Is there any formula for calculation of needed battery and propeller or moto

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