This is where we discuss all things related to the 3DR Arducopter Y-6, from Tuning, to issues, to mods.
Does anyone still build these? What's the state of affiars for DIY and coaxial hexacopter builds?
I've been fascinated with Y6 designs for years and have been wanting to craft my own but never had the finances to do so. FInally came into some extra cashflow and want to put it towards a drone. I just became FAA certified and have been doing this commercially as a side hustle in tourism. I currenlty have experience with DJI products.The allure of creating my own has always stuck though, as a fun side project. I've seen Y6 builds that are big enough to carry a DSLR and that's the direction I…
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@Meavydev,
I want to make sure I understand one thing, when you say
"It was delayed by compass calibration issues with APM 2 on the Mac with 3.2."
by APM 2 are you referring to either an APM 2.0, 2.5, or 2.6 flight controller, or are you referring to to "APM Planner 2.0"? I've been assuming you were using a Pixhawk controller since we are talking about a Y6B.
All 3.2 RCxx versions and the "3.2" (same as 3.2 RC14) are all Beta versions. I know that with the Pixhawk if you were upgrading from 3.1.5 or older, to 3.2 you needed to redo the mag and acc calibrations before flying on 3.2. I'm not 100% sure about other FC.
Anyway, post the logs when you get a chance.
Regards,
Nathaniel ~KD2DEY
Gary,
On a Y6B frame all the top motors should rotate CW and would use the "SFP" props, and all the bottom motors should rotate CCW and would use the "SF" props. All props should be 10"x4.7" size. Some people use the larger 11"x4.7" "SF"props on the bottom motors. If you search the threads you will find many theories as to why this may or may not be more efficient. Personally I think it flies just fine stock with the 10" props top and bottom.
Regards,
Nathaniel ~KD2DEY
meavydev,
Have you had any flights with your Y6B on any other firmware? What is your config, battery, motors, props, etc.? Is this a 3DR Y6 or another frame? Do you know what the takeoff weight is?
Regards,
Nathaniel ~KD2DEY
Hey Guy, what's the problem? PDB is a bit of a tight fit? :) Start with finding a good position for ESC 3+4, plug them in where necessary, route the power leads then plug in ESC 2+5 and route those PWR leads, finish up with 1+2. Dont forget the PM. No matter what you do it will be a tight fit; try to twist your wires wherever possible to decrease the mag field interference.
Regards,
Nathaniel ~KD2DEY
Sudden tail Drop on the Y6, still not sure what is causing this, below is a video of it happening. I noticed this when I test flew it that is looked like it wanted to flip. I did not notice this behaviour before,
New firmware update completely messed up any connection possibility with Y6 anyone know where to get last version of APM Planner?
What are the best mounting tape/foam or method for mounting a pixhawk? (Mounted it backwards at first with the original foam squares).
And how your sonars on all sides working is very interesting too...
Yanjun Zang can you please give me link where you find cloverleaf antenna for radio(I need 433MHz)Thank you...about your Y6...maybe you can do all the wires under main plate at bottom not top and make your multi not that high...
I am a documentary photographer, I prefer to use damping to obtain subjective images. Gimbal will bring another kind of vision, need to more load.
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