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Getting mission status on UserCode.cpp
Hello, everyone!I'm trying to count how many waypoints has my drone visited and if the mission has been sucessfully finished, and for that I'm planning on writing my code on the UserCode.cpp file, but I don't know if I can define some library to extract that data from, or if I should go directly to the EEPROM, or if I can declare my own parameters and read from them somehow... What is the "good practices" way to do this? Thanks in advance.
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Hello all,
I'm working in order to add a vision based navigation mode for the APM, using ROS and a C.O.M Odroid X2.
I already have implemented, the vision tracking with the camsifht algoritm, a server-client system in the odroid, and now, I've started with the mavlink-ros-pkg in order to add a dynamic waypoint. I'm going to estimate this waypoint with a vision based system, and introduce this waypoint with this ROS node in the mavlink message.
But I have two troubles, first one, is that I need to create a new flight mode to read this waypoint, the second one, is where can I add this waypoint in the mavlink message. Can you help me, please?
Yes, Sergio.
APM will fly well in ANY plane or copter, if you set up it before, I mean, the PIDs for each aircraft. It's the .param file in arduplane.
For Bixler, skywalker, techpod, and many others aircraft these .param file are available at ardupilot wiki page, just download it and load through mission planner.
Good luck!
any member of the group could assist me the indication and how to use it
APM plane which is indicated for the Bixeler ?
There's no real datasheet per se. But if you know how to read schematics, there are always the eagle files here. If you want the datasheets of the main processor, check out the Atmega2560 datasheet.
I'm curious what programming languages can be used to program the autopilots, stablizers, gps, etc.
Currently Learning Microsoft C++.
Francisc,
Yes, I believe that's the reason. From 2.7.4 onwards I don't think that will be necessary at least for quads, hexas and octacopters because we have a more intelligent "stability patch" that will reduce the throttle slightly if required to maintain roll, pitch and a very minimal amount of yaw control.
In AP_Motors.h line 31 I find
#define AP_MOTORS_DEFAULT_MAX_THROTTLE 850
What is the meaning of the value 850?
Is a limit to have 150 left for stabilise?
A few words please. Thanks.
Hey Alex (and all),
To get started understanding the code, I'd suggest looking at the main loop function ("loop") in ArduCopter.pde and trace it through..i'd recommend next looking at Attitude.pde and figuring out how the stabilize + rate controllers work. As you bump into objects (like AC_PID or APM_PI) you could check them out in the libraries.
I guess it depends upon what you'd like to work on next..There are still lots of places to improve inside of ArduCopter. There are many issues on the issues list which people have requested..I also have a list as long as my arm on things I'm working on and I'd be happy to pawn some of them off on people! ..feel free to PM me.
@Eagle,
More brains the better I'd say! welcome welcome!
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