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luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion Oscillation / Motor issue
"yep, I'm using the most recent release.Sebastian suggested changing the mode to plane and the switches in the remote. The GPS went from using the AUX2 switch ON my DX7 remote to using the FLT MODE switch on the DX7 remote. I've included a picture.…"
Apr 7, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion Oscillation / Motor issue
"Thanks again! any clue why flt mode would be my AUX2 and not my AUX2. I can't find anything about flt2 being changed to AUX 2 in the manual. I feel like i'm sooooo close :)"
Apr 6, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion Oscillation / Motor issue
"that's easy to figure out, should've thought about it more before replying.
thanks again!"
Apr 6, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion Oscillation / Motor issue
"it is set to heli mode.
I have a spektrum dx7 and have been trying to learn the manual.
Since it hasnt been up in the air (without crashing) implementation of default
settings has been hard to judge. do I have to go in and reverse ALL of the servos…"
Apr 6, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion Oscillation / Motor issue
"thanks for the acceleration suggestion Sebastian! That fixed it the leaning issue.

I apologize for a continued inquiry, but it seems that my pitch, etc is reversed and
I have not found a solution in the forums. I am using latest arudpirates…"
Apr 6, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion Oscillation / Motor issue
"just double checked. i have a + setup and it 'looks', when throttling up, like 4 is pushing up and 3 is pulling down, but the props are spinning in the clockwise direction. the '3' motor does stop quickly while the others slowly stop when disarming…"
Apr 4, 2011
luke hegeman posted a discussion
Hello forum -I'm using ardupirates latest release and have PID values at default settings.When I arm the motors and try to get it to lift off it tilts in the same direction every time. I've tried adjusting the PID values in acrobatic mode and that…
Apr 4, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion Unresponsive Roll values
"Thanks, sometimes I get the abbreviations and vernacular mixed up! I went through the 'calibrate transmitter' screen to make sure all the values went to min and max so that I could update them. This is where I saw that the roll values didnt move,…"
Mar 28, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion Unresponsive Roll values
"Yes, I have built it myself from the wiki. I've calibrated the ESCs, checked prop direction (in + configuration), and the other steps suggested in the correct process. I am unable to calibrate the motors inside the configurator. I Could the issue be…"
Mar 28, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion Unresponsive Roll values
"sorry, running RC2"
Mar 28, 2011
luke hegeman posted a discussion
When in the initial configurator screen all of my values respond as I move the copter around. When I go to the screen where you move the receiver controls, the roll does not change. I decided to test out the quad by taking it an inch or two off the…
Mar 28, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion immediate spin up. no roll axis in configurator
"yes, I did recalibrate, but didnt know you can or how to calibrate with a specific rpm."
Mar 27, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion immediate spin up. no roll axis in configurator
"i guess I dont understand the response, I turned the trim lever 'up' on my DX7. I tried entering numbers on that screen. i didnt get the motors to respond on the motor screen. I ordered a turnigy programmer last night after looking at some more…"
Mar 27, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion immediate spin up. no roll axis in configurator
"the throttle says 1117"
Mar 26, 2011
luke hegeman replied to luke hegeman's discussion immediate spin up. no roll axis in configurator
"thanks!
1) everything is connected, I changed out the connector and still have the issue.
2) good to know. thanks
3) took your suggestion and still have the same issue.
 "
Mar 26, 2011
luke hegeman posted a discussion
this is my configuration:motors: TR 28-30B 14A 1050Kv Brushless OutrunnerESC: HobbyKing 20A BlueSeries Brushless Speed ControllerArduPilot Mega: Arduino Compatible UAV Controller w/ ATMega1280ArduPilotMega: IMU Shield/OilPan Rev-H (With…
Mar 26, 2011
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