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shawn vatcher posted a discussion
here is the error i get all of sudden when compileing ardupilot 2.3.1 and 2.4. very strange.dont know how to post images here so the screen shot of the error is attached.Error is as follows.In function 'void navigation()':error: 'The' was not…
Nov 5, 2009
shawn vatcher commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post Wiring up uBlox! (Only for PRO's)
"does anyone have a ublox image i can upload to mine. my ublox was corrupted and when i reinstalled the firmware i lost all the settings and i dont see them posted anywhere. the new ucentre is different and doesnt have some of the settings were the…"
Oct 30, 2009
shawn vatcher posted a discussion
in the groundstation server screen data is comeing in good but the gps data is all zeros. im useing your ublox satelite adapter and your board to attach to the arduimu. i checked all my code and everything looks good but i cant get a lock. iv tried…
Oct 26, 2009
shawn vatcher posted a discussion
i got my easystar ready to fly kit today and i was going to change the motor and other stuff but it appears to be glued together . does anyone know if it is infact glued or is it just stuck. eg. can i pull it a part or is there a trick to get it…
Oct 17, 2009
shawn vatcher commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post DIYdrones Store Updates
"wow wild helicopter video. that thing is amazing"
Oct 2, 2009
shawn vatcher replied to shawn vatcher's discussion DATA Transfer problem with ardupilot and xbee 900
"iv double checked everything and my settings are ok. the data comes as packets just not readable. the xbees are talking but not well. when i disconnected the gps the data stoped trasmitting. one more sympton i have is the gps red light is very dim…"
Sep 30, 2009
shawn vatcher posted a discussion
I have set up ardupilot with the shield installed and xbee 900's to transmit the data. all the blinking lights seem to be good. eg. i get satelite lock on gps. i also see data being transfered from the xbees as the lights on the adapoters are…
Sep 29, 2009
shawn vatcher commented on Chris Anderson's blog post How to mod a Multiplex EasyStar
"the batteries you reccomend have been discountinue can you make another suggestion in the 2000+ mah categorie?"
Sep 28, 2009
shawn vatcher replied to Sarel P. Wagner's discussion Roadmap Ardupilot Mega
"i was thinking a dual setup. thermopile sensors for daylight navigation and IMU for nightime flying. what do you guys think of that."
Sep 23, 2009
shawn vatcher commented on Chris Anderson's blog post How to mod a Multiplex EasyStar
"ok the link you have to to the servos above sets the the number of servos to 3 for purchase thats why i ask. you may want to change the link so it only puts 2 in your shopping cart thats why i asked."
Sep 17, 2009
shawn vatcher commented on Chris Anderson's blog post How to mod a Multiplex EasyStar
"what is the third servo for. sorry im new."
Sep 15, 2009
shawn vatcher posted a discussion
i have many questions as im attempting this project as of now. already bought most of the hardware just waiting for my electostar its on backorder. i found this question in another forum. you suggested that we use a wireless video camera but what…
Sep 10, 2009
shawn vatcher posted a discussion
i found this sensro on one of many adruino sites. its a Maxbotix sonar sensor. might be cool if the autopilot could detect obsticles in its path and then compinsate for them. just an idea i had here is the link to the sensor web site. only 25 bucks…
Sep 7, 2009
shawn vatcher replied to shawn vatcher's discussion Hi there Guys.
"Sorry didn't see your post there. Thanks for the promt supply save a set for me"
Sep 3, 2009
shawn vatcher replied to shawn vatcher's discussion Hi there Guys.
"They are out of stock. Isent them a email asking when they might be in and had no reply yet. Only been a couple days tho I'm sure they are just busy"
Sep 3, 2009
shawn vatcher posted a discussion
Just wondering if anyone knows where to get a XY and Z sensor that is compaitble to ardupilot. they are illusive apparently.thanks
Sep 3, 2009