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I like to program just about anything.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

I'm working on building a completely autonomous QuadCopter.


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Serplat posted a discussion
I followed the advice of many around here and am using an RC system with my ArduCopter now.  However, every time I try to take off, it doesn't lift straight up, but instead lifts and moves backwards (as if it is shooting straight towards me).  I…
Jan 22, 2012
Serplat replied to Serplat's discussion ArduCopter doesn't lift off the ground during automatic takeoff
"I believe that I've narrowed it down to a PID issue, because I'm using a non-standard frame.  I've read through the wiki page, but I'm still not entirely sure which PID value I need to fix for it to affect AUTO mode.  Would the throttle PIDs affect…"
Jan 21, 2012
Serplat posted a discussion
I am running my ArduCopter without any form of remote control.  Today, I attached the props for the first time and tried to takeoff using a "TAKEOFF" waypoint in auto mode.The motors spun enough to almost lift the copter off the ground, but not…
Jan 20, 2012
Serplat posted a discussion
I posted this in the ArduCopter section earlier, but realize it may get more attention in this subforum.---------------------I'm currently getting an error that says "MavLink Bad Packet (not addressed to this MAV)" whenever I try to run actions…
Jan 18, 2012
Serplat replied to Serplat's discussion MavLink Bad Packet (not addressed to this MAV)
"Does anyone know where I can look to fix this?  I'm getting it whenever I try to do almost anything through the Mission Planner (even in the latest version)."
Jan 18, 2012
Serplat replied to Serplat's discussion MavLink Bad Packet (not addressed to this MAV)
"In addition, occasionally when I "Write WPs" in the Flight Planner, I get a timeout error.  And whenever I "Read WPs" it always shows up blank, even if I've written other WPs in before.  I'm not sure if that's related or not."
Jan 17, 2012
Serplat posted a discussion
I'm currently getting an error that says "MavLink Bad Packet (not addressed to this MAV)" whenever I try to run actions within the Mission Planner.  Any ideas on what I can do to fix this?Basically, I am connected to the ArduPilot over USB without a…
Jan 17, 2012
Serplat posted a discussion
I've recently been working on building a new QuadCopter based on the ArduCopter for fully autonomous flight.  My goal is to use this without the need for a transmitter or receiver, by pressing a button on the physical quad to start the autonomous…
Jan 14, 2012