I'm sure I have had this problem a while back, but can't recall if it was a software bug or something else.
Anyhow, after updating Mission Planner to the latest update (1.3.9) it hangs if I perform a manual "CHECK FOR UPDATE" and if I load the INITIAL
Read more…I have come to use my XBEEs for the first time and having an issue connecting to mission planner.
The XBEEs have been set up for 57600 baud and I can see data coming in of the receiver when using X-CTU but it throws up an error in mission planner when
Read more…Having completed the compassmot calibration and got my readings down to <30%, I'm still having issues with GPS hold.
I tried a couple of tests today and when switching to LOITER, the throttle on the hex just decreased to such an amount that the hex st
Read more…With the new ArduCopter code, it is possible to set the RADIUS to 0 allowing the aircraft to rotate on a single axis for panoramic images etc.
It it possible to set the amount of rotations the aircraft can perform before returning to its initial posit
Read more…I'm sure this has been asked before, just can't find the answer.Similar to the DJI devices, is it possible to make the motors spin at a low RPM when the APM is armed?I'm sure there has been safety points raised, but I only would like low RPM.Many tha
Read more…I am in the final stages of completing my Octo with 880Kv motors.
I am looking at using full carbon fibre propellors. What would the general recommendation to choose between 12 x 4.5 and 12 x 6 please.
Many thanks,
Steve
Read more…I'm in the process of building an Octo and laying out the stack plates ready for them to be CNCd.Are there any rules on close proximity of radio transmitters, GPS receivers, XBee telemetry transmitter etc?I'm planning on the GPS module being on its o
Read more…I have two hard-drives on my system, drive C is a SSD for boot etc, drive D is the general installation drive.
I then have a server with other networked drives etc for mass storage.
When I install Mission Planner, I always select installation directo
Read more…Is there any one person who "looks after" the camera control / trigger side of things in the main ArduCopter code ?
I have some Arduino based code that I have been working on for the following cameras with IR sensors
I'm in the process of upgrading my Hex to an Octo.
Of course using APM 2.5 along with 880kv jDrones motors and 30A jDrones ESCs (transplanted from the Hex).
As I am considering using 2 x flight batteries in parallel for this build, would it be best t
Read more…I'm hoping to go for a test flight tomorrow with the new 2.9.1 firmware. Before I do however, I would like to confirm a couple of things.
Having upgraded from 2.8.1 to 2.9.1, I notice that some of the PIDs are significantly different (higher) in 2.9
Read more…As I have a server at home, I would like to save all my logs to the server and not locally on the PC.
Is it therefore possible to change the default location of where the logs from APM are stored ?
Many thanks,
Steve
Read more…I have just updated to APM 1.2.24 and at the same time changed my RATE_RLL and RATE_PIT IMAX Values.
They should always be both the same as the lock is ticked and it seems to write the parameter OK.
However if I refresh params, the one I changed to 3
Read more…I have started this dedicated thread at the suggestion of another contributor.
This issue has was raised on the main 'Arducopter 2.8 / 2.8.1 released' thread and can be viewed here.
http://www.diydrones.com/forum/topics/arducopter-2-8-released?commentI
I have a couple of Turnigy Nano-tech 4S 5000mAh Lipos which at full charge are outputting 16.5v (according to DVM).
My jDrones 30A ESC on the label indicate that they are rated at 6v - 16v, however the sales literature states they are suitable for 2s
Read more…I have recently added Sonar (EZL0) to my HexaCopter which is a 3DR frame and the standard sonar mount.
However my Hexa also has skids fitted and the sonar is constantly measuring 20cm.
Although the sonar can see the ground, i'm guessing it could also
Read more…Hi,
My HexaCopter got taken on its first test flight yesterday and I was very impressed.
However, despite new batteries (Turnigy Nanotech 4s 5000mAh 35-70c), every now and then the UAV would "twitch".
Sometimes this would be quite violent or subtle, of
Read more…I have read somewhere that on APM 2.5 there is the option to wire in a buzzer or similar to notify when the motors are armed.
Having looked I can't find the link.
Ideally I would like the a buzzer to produce a short "beep" every 5 seconds for example w
Read more…Hi All,
First of all, APM 2.5 running latest firmware on HexaCopter.
I have an issue where I have calibrated the radio and ESC a number of times.
I have then taken the Hexacopter to the field, connected the LiPo, waited for GPS lock and then on throt
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