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donglass replied to Simon Wunderlin's discussion APM Releases
"+1 on the update log (APM, Planner, etc).  Something basic, just a couple lines of what was changed.  Give us non-software people some idea of what to expect."
Jul 9, 2011
donglass replied to donglass's discussion APM 2.012 - Modes do not seem to be setting correctly
"I'm still having issues.  Using the CLI (either through the Mission Planner or the HK GSC), I can set the modes normally.  They save, and repeat as set.  However, in flight, selecting (from the Tx) Circle, Loiter and RTL all report "Auto Loiter",…"
Apr 24, 2011
donglass replied to Brett Glossop's discussion Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter and UAV
"Not sure if this is mentioned elsewhere; I'm using the Pot knob on the front of the 9X transmitter as a mode switch.  I used a red and black marker to mark the alternating arcs/zones for the 6 modes (0-5) around the knob.  This way all modes are in…"
Apr 24, 2011
donglass posted a discussion
I'm using APM 2.012 (beta). I have the different modes set up on a rotary knob on the radio, which allows 5 positions (0-4). I use the Command Line to set and save the modes. In operaion, I use the HK GCS 'status' to verify the modes. However, I'm…
Apr 17, 2011
donglass commented on Chris Anderson's blog post What airframes are you flying with APM?
"F-27 Stryker. Still need to fly it, but default settings (eg Skyfun) look like they'll work ok (replaced a FY-20A with Ardupilot Mega)"
Dec 7, 2010
donglass commented on Chris Anderson's blog post ArduPlane home page
"WELL DONE! Just wanted to comment to all contributors, to a job well done on the manual, etc. Got my ArduPilot on Mon evening, couple hours putting it together & on the computer, it's installed in the airframe (Stryker) and working well. Thanks to…"
Nov 30, 2010