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  • Hello,
    Imed from Paris, I ordered 2 boards in backorder on the 7th of January and I get them today (24/01/2009) !
    All seems OK!
    Now I will have a look at the code.
    @Chris and Jordy thank you for the great job and the passion your are communicating throw this blog ! Really impressed about the details level and the quality of the posts. Well, I have been following the project since the beginning but I have never posted any comment. I have high programming capabilities and experience in complex I&C. Since it is an Open Source project I will be happy to have at least a small contribution ... But before I have to spend little time to understand the Code architecture !
    Are there any special needs for programming ?
    imed limaiem From Paris (France)
    Thank you again
  • The two that are labelled: "Preparing ArduPilot for autonomous flight"
    redirect here: http://diydrones.com/profiles/blog/list

    Is this the correct link?
  • 3D Robotics
    @Pokoleo: I'm confused. The links above all seem fine. They go here. Can you be more specific about which link is broken?
  • What's with the link for the "preparing your ardupilot for autonomous flight"....?

    It is redirected to a list of all forums.

    Is this because there is a new version of the FMA, or is this a bug?

    Also, is there somewhere to get the Hobbico Superstar 40 shipped to Canada?


    Thanks...
  • 3D Robotics
    Mike,

    Yes, we still have some work to do smoothing navigation, including cross-track errors (XTEs). It shouldn't be a problem to implement, just haven't got to it yet. Is this something you can help with? We're always looking for more people to contribute to the core code base!
  • Chris,
    I was just looking over the code and one of my main issues with an autopilot's navigation is line-keeping and minimising XTE.

    Is this something that's likely to be a problem to implement? I would have thought that if the XTE is greater than 10m (or whatever the user decides is acceptable) then the autopilot would over-steer until the aircraft came within the specified XTE tolerance.

    Mike
  • Moderator
    I ordered on the 7th or 8th, but did not get notice to pay because it was on back order until last week.
  • You guys who just got yours, when did you order?
    Still waiting for mine...
  • Moderator
    ? - What is something you don't want to hear on a "3rd Base Date" but ok to hear when you've opend your ArduPilot box from Spark Fun?
    A - "OMG! It's so Small!"

    Now the fun begins... :)
  • i received my ardupilot today...and really, how do you expect me to manipulate this thing? it's tiny!!

    thanks to chris and everyone else involved in the project for bringing uav tech down to my level. can't wait to get it flying!! which might be awhile, living in minnesota and all. i wonder if i could make an airframe out of snow...
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