ArdupIlot only reads your RC input once, at startup, so that's not it. It may however be that the MUX is reading the RC signal loss as on "off" command. If you want proper signal loss behavior, upgrade the MUX/Attiny software to version 1.6.
Hi, I have a receiver that in case of signal loss stop all pulsing in the outputs.
When this happend Ardupilot program stops running. PulseIn is supose to have a timeout
parameter, but is this really working? Program keeps running if I remove all PulseIn sentences or if I turn on again the transmitter.
Pablo
I've tried to find the answer by reading as much as I can about ArduPilot but I still can't so here's the question -
The Ardupilot is a fairly complex device and it even uses GPS, so why does it use the pyro sensors instead of a dual axis accelerometer?
The cost is about the same but the accelerometer would give much more stable data on the attitude of the aircraft, especially when near a cliff or building and when lining up for landing.
Damped accelerometers measure the actual angles but the pyro sensor assumes a flat 360 degree horizon in all phases of a flight.
I am not criticising the ArduPilot or the pyro sensors, I just want to know why they have been chosen.
Jordi,
Chris states in the 2.1 field setup:
“2. Place a jumper cap on pins D6 and D7 (you can also connect a regular RC power switch to those pins if you want to control the autopilot from outside of the aircraft).”
But you stated:
“In 2.1 is different in order to free the pin 7, you need to ground pin 6 to set home position or leave unconnected to continue normally. The pin 7 is now used to turn of the GPS in the Shields...”
Which is correct?
Thanks
I am kind of new to all of this. I purchased all of the parts for Ardu pilot.. But I have a question. I want to take pictures at predefined GPS cordinates. Is that possible with this.
So, there is nothing strange :) When i upload new code to the Ardupilot i need to put the jumper and when the MUX is On i reset the board, and then Voila !! GPS working
If you you connect a servo in channel 1 or 2 you will see movements. Is indicating that you leave the safely key connected, so will not continue till you remove it. You don't want to fly with the key inserted...
In 2.1 is different in order to free the pin 7, you need to ground pin 6 to set home position or leave unconnected to continue normally. The pin 7 is now used to turn of the GPS in the Shields...
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ArdupIlot only reads your RC input once, at startup, so that's not it. It may however be that the MUX is reading the RC signal loss as on "off" command. If you want proper signal loss behavior, upgrade the MUX/Attiny software to version 1.6.
When this happend Ardupilot program stops running. PulseIn is supose to have a timeout
parameter, but is this really working? Program keeps running if I remove all PulseIn sentences or if I turn on again the transmitter.
Pablo
The Ardupilot is a fairly complex device and it even uses GPS, so why does it use the pyro sensors instead of a dual axis accelerometer?
The cost is about the same but the accelerometer would give much more stable data on the attitude of the aircraft, especially when near a cliff or building and when lining up for landing.
Damped accelerometers measure the actual angles but the pyro sensor assumes a flat 360 degree horizon in all phases of a flight.
I am not criticising the ArduPilot or the pyro sensors, I just want to know why they have been chosen.
As I posted here, that was a mistake.
Chris states in the 2.1 field setup:
“2. Place a jumper cap on pins D6 and D7 (you can also connect a regular RC power switch to those pins if you want to control the autopilot from outside of the aircraft).”
But you stated:
“In 2.1 is different in order to free the pin 7, you need to ground pin 6 to set home position or leave unconnected to continue normally. The pin 7 is now used to turn of the GPS in the Shields...”
Which is correct?
Thanks
So, there is nothing strange :) When i upload new code to the Ardupilot i need to put the jumper and when the MUX is On i reset the board, and then Voila !! GPS working
I'm using ardupilot 2.1
Many thanks
If you you connect a servo in channel 1 or 2 you will see movements. Is indicating that you leave the safely key connected, so will not continue till you remove it. You don't want to fly with the key inserted...
In 2.1 is different in order to free the pin 7, you need to ground pin 6 to set home position or leave unconnected to continue normally. The pin 7 is now used to turn of the GPS in the Shields...
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