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Paul Dowling replied to Marco C's discussion My Hexa tries to flip while taking off!!! in ArduCopter User Group
"There is always a huge advantage to posting a video of the issue. Many can solve the problem just by seeing it. You might want to try that."
Apr 18, 2016
Paul Dowling replied to Paul Dowling's discussion APM2.0 with 3.1.3 firmware will not arm - no errors- please help
"new update today, all seems to have started working
thnx"
Apr 20, 2014
Paul Dowling posted a discussion
HiPlease help.I was flying this same build-- ( apm 2.0 on a dji 330 frame motors and dji esc ) before and loved it.It has sat for a few months,with better weather, I plugged it in and updated to the 3.1.3No way will it arm the APM2.0Originally, I…
Apr 19, 2014
Paul Dowling posted a discussion in ArduRover User Group
I have a 2.0 that i want to use for my rover project, but before I start, I want to make sure that it is fully compatable with the rover code.I plan on using the following combination.Electric wheelchair base unit.2.0 controllerSabertooth 2x25 motor…
Oct 20, 2013
Paul Dowling replied to Hugues's discussion Help on Jdrones 20amps ESC in ArduCopter User Group
"You are good to go, firmware loaded"
Aug 30, 2013
Paul Dowling posted a discussion
I had originally shorted the 5v rail and ground on the ppm input blowing the d1 diode.I have replaced the diode D1.I have plugged the apm 2.0 into the mission planner. All seems to be working now as expected.except, It won't arm.The radio seems to…
May 31, 2013
Paul Dowling replied to Paul Dowling's discussion shorted 5v to ground on reciever input in ArduCopter User Group
"Thnx guys.
Any idea what i may have burned?"
May 19, 2013
Paul Dowling posted a discussion in ArduCopter User Group
Damnand things were going so well!I accidentally shorted the 5v line  and the ground on the apm2.0 on the ppm input esc's still seem to work ( but dont arm)reciever seems to workbut the apm wont arm.anyone wish to provide me with possibilities…
May 19, 2013
Paul Dowling left a comment on ArduRover User Group
"I too am interested in a comparison between the apm code and the mindi code
both look great and I am sure both have their place, but I would love to hear comments for someone who has used both
thnx in advance"
Mar 25, 2013
Paul Dowling left a comment on ArduRover User Group
"The Spektrum BR6000 is discontinued, bummer sounded like a good idea.
What other reciever has firmware specific for bots?
Maybe they would bring it back just for us;-)"
Feb 22, 2013
Paul Dowling posted a discussion
Hi everyone. Hope this gains some interest because to me it seems like a natural. The mecanum wheels allow both front, back and lateral movement much like the multicoptef on the ground (as in the video below) This functionality seems a much more…
Dec 11, 2012
Paul Dowling replied to Paul Dowling's discussion GPS antenna broke off daughterboard board in crash, need help
"I have come to the conclusion that the GPS has been damaged. I have another mediatek 3329 gps from quadroufo on a different breakout board. I am thinking of removing it and replacing the gps on the apm2 daughterboard or possibly using the aux gps…"
Nov 27, 2012
Paul Dowling posted a discussion
So my apm2.0 dropped form the sky when i found that my failsafe was set to cut throttle at loss of signal----OOPS. The APM2.0 did not impact directly, but the GPS antenna was yanked right from the board breaking the traces but looked recoverable. I…
Nov 26, 2012
Paul Dowling replied to Marque Cornblatt's discussion Alternative Flight Control Boards for my Hexa? in ArduCopter User Group
"Hi
You may want to try /consider this option.
I have found that if  i get things working, save the config locally.
When ever I have an issue, which can be fairly often I just reflash the firmware, upload the settings and away we go.
Voltage issues…"
Nov 11, 2012
Paul Dowling left a comment for Paul Dowling
"also, if you can take a video of your flight attempt will also be very helpful
Regards"
Aug 8, 2011
Paul Dowling left a comment for estebanflyer
"I think I am leading you in the right direction here.
reset to defaults
set I and D settings to 0
try to fly and let me know the results
good luck
Paul
 "
Aug 8, 2011
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