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Scott Green replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Andy, any chance you are using a pixhawk lite?"
Sep 16, 2015
Scott Green replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Has anyone identified or isolated the problem when using a "Pixhawk Lite" you receive non-stop "Error Compass Varriance" reports from Mission Planner?

Is anyone running a "Pixhawk Lite" without these problems?"
Sep 12, 2015
Scott Green replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Randy,

On this "Error Compass Variance" issue I and a few others seem to be having with Pixhawk Lites, what specifically are the 2 things that are being compared and found to have a variance, and what is the threshold? Might help if we can graph…"
Aug 26, 2015
Scott Green replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"I'm using a pixhawk lite as well... With a 3DR GPS / Compass 

Is it possible to do the MAG graphing in real time? "
Aug 23, 2015
Scott Green replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Still getting "Error Compass Variance" and "BAD AHRS"

Randy can you take a look at the attached file and see if it gives you any clues?

Thanks,
Scott...
201508172035585.bin"
Aug 22, 2015
Scott Green replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"log file

Randy, hope this helps. See embedded link to my log file... Also attempted to attach...

Scott...2015-08-17 20-35-58 5.bin"
Aug 17, 2015
Scott Green replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Using 3.3rc8 I'm getting and error in Mission Planner - Error Compass Variance

Seems like others have seen this issue, but I've not found a solution yet in this thread. Is there a fix for this problem, or is this recognized as a problem yet?…"
Aug 12, 2015
Scott Green replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Thank you. Looks like we posted at the same time :)"
Aug 12, 2015
Scott Green replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Nevermind I found it :)

     There’s also a new AUTOTUNE_AXES parameter which can be used to enable just a single axis:
             7 = do all axis
             1 = roll only
             2 = pitch only
             4 = yaw only"
Aug 11, 2015
Scott Green replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Flying 3.3 rc8 on a 250 class racer. Just got it built. I use a 1300mah 3 cell battery. 

I am trying to do an autotune. Auto tune starts and gets past the autotune of the roll and into the pitch autotune. I only get about 5 minutes of flight time,…"
Aug 11, 2015
Scott Green posted a discussion
Just installed a pixhawk on my QAV540 quad, and for some reason it will not spin the motors after arming and in manual mode. I know the ESCs and motors work cause if I hook the ESC directly to chanel 5 of my receiver I can move the throttle up and…
Jan 26, 2014
Scott Green posted a discussion
Just received my APM2.5 http://store.3drobotics.com/products/apm-2-5-kit with 915mhz Wireless Telemetry. I have looked everywhere and cant find a install / setup guide to tell me how to wire this thing, or configure it. Can someone provide a link…
May 21, 2013