Some basic steps for Pixhawk+FBL :
Arducopter Heli Version 3.3.3 stable
Tip#1: calibration of accelerometer is much easier before you put the Pixhawk in the helicopter.
Tip#2: Advanced Compass Setup
states 'Compass orientations are relative to
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I would like to try the direct drive tail on a 700 or 800 size heli. Could you please give me some suggestions how to do it, especially what size/type of motor. I guess I can't get a small enough ESC and motor for 10s or 12s ? Only option to use e
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where can I find the documentation for the datalog parameters ? In the wiki some parameters are missing, i.e. ATT is explained, but I can't find RATE ? Can I see somewhere in detail the influence of the PID and FF settings, i.e. can I compare DesR
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I updated to MP 1.3.32.1 and ArduCopeter3.3heli on a Pixhaw and now I always have to try at least two times to connect to the Pixhawk. Using Arducopter3.1.5 or 3.2.1heli and older MP versions it usually worked with the first attempt. Can I do some
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using MP 1.3.32.1 I pressed Ctrl+F and pressed the FFT button and loaded a log file. Basically I got nothing (see attached file), what am I missing ?
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on all the other FBL systems I have you set your collective travel (i.e. +/-10°-12°) and the cyclic for 7-8°. With 3.3 you do the collective, but I never found anything to adjust the cyclic in this or in older versions, therefore I used Dual Rate
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I want to build something like this : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DzqO1xBF7A
Others can do it: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1972686
Can we have it ?
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I know how to use Graupner SUMO, but I would like to try SUMD with 3.2.1.
I found PX4 SUMD which I thought would be similar and therefore I connected the Spektrum/DSM port of the Pixhawk with GND and signal only to the Graupner RX port 8. I didn't
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using MP 1.3.24 and heli 3.2.1 I can't get any output on Ch7 with RC7_Function=1. The 'Radio Calibration' and the 'Fail Safe' screen shows a working Ch7 input, but I don't see a Ch7 output in 'Fail Safe', every other channel works. It doesn't work
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1) could you please correct in the 'Heli Setup' screen:
'Mode 1 Setpoint' should read 'Setpoint' or 'Mode 2 Setpoint'
The input for the 'Swash Travel Bottom' is limited to values smaller than the minimum. It should be allowed to enter values
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I am using APM 2.5 in a plane. Worked without problems till now. ALT_MIX is set to 1 for 100% barometer altitude. On the last flight missions the plane was always climbing away (flying much higher than it should).
I tried ALT_MIX = 0 which solves
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I would like to build a VTOL UAV (a little bit like this one: Mini Panther ). Basically it should launch and fly as a plane with the two front rotors vertical and tail rotor off. For landing I would switch the front motors off, rotate them horizon
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I updated to MP 1.3.2 and I get as usual the yellow lines between waypoints in 'Survey (Grid)'. Loading a saved file shows only the waypoints, without the connecting yellow lines. Is this a bug or a feature ? If it is a feature how can I downgrad
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is it recommended to use digital servos with APM because of the usually faster and more precise feedback loop or do you think analog is good enough and has less problems with current spikes and brownouts ?
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I have been using APM on planes for a while now and I want to try it on a FBL heli. Reading some threads I got the impression you guys use the APM (or Pixhawk,PX4) without the usual FBL electronis like V-Stabi, Beast, etc. correct ?
When APM goes c
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I know the Hero 2 is NOT suitable for photogrammetry. I just wanted to know if the Hero 3 is working for photogrammetry and if it does, how the quality of the Pictures compares to i.e. a Sony NEX 5 for typical Photoscan 3D models applications.
Th
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I have a problem with MP 1.2.80 and German Windows. I cannot see/use i.e. Flight Plan --> Waypoints --> 'Check height'(='Höhe prüfen'), because the check box is covered with the label of the 'Absolute height' check box.
I tried to install MP with a
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I cannot find Octa V in Missionplanner anymore ( I can see it on old screenshots in the wiki). Can anybody please be so kind and tell me where to find it ? Or is it no longer supported ?
Thank You.
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I want to buy an ESC with 25-30A and 6s(or at least 5s) rating that has a fast update rate (i.e. 400Hz) and works well with APM (i.e. no sync or start up problems).
Is it worth to buy the optical isolated type ?
Could you please recommend what to bu
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