IR Sensors are working, but the servos don't show reaction
My problem:
I'm trying to get Ardupilot 2.1 to work, but I don't get the servos reacting to the IR Sensors. I don't have a Z sensor that's why I use 2.1. I entered 0 at this line: #define SENSOR_Z 0.
When I run the Infared board test program the XY sensors are working properly.
But here comes the crazy part:
I tried the same thing yesterday and after a while (about 1 minute) the servos started moving correctly to the sensors. But aren't they supposed to work and react right away?
Today I can't get it working again even though I didn't change anything, the servos will move after a while, but not according to the sensor. The rudder and elevator just move sometimes without any traceable logic.
The calibration process never worked. Same thing happens on version 2.0.1
Only the manual mode works fine.
Does anybody have a hint how I can solve this problem?
Thanks greets Simon
I'm trying to get Ardupilot 2.1 to work, but I don't get the servos reacting to the IR Sensors. I don't have a Z sensor that's why I use 2.1. I entered 0 at this line: #define SENSOR_Z 0.
When I run the Infared board test program the XY sensors are working properly.
But here comes the crazy part:
I tried the same thing yesterday and after a while (about 1 minute) the servos started moving correctly to the sensors. But aren't they supposed to work and react right away?
Today I can't get it working again even though I didn't change anything, the servos will move after a while, but not according to the sensor. The rudder and elevator just move sometimes without any traceable logic.
The calibration process never worked. Same thing happens on version 2.0.1
Only the manual mode works fine.
Does anybody have a hint how I can solve this problem?
Thanks greets Simon
Replies to This Discussion
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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Chris Anderson on -
"The calibration process never worked"? Could you explain more? I'll need to know everything about your setup, GPS, sensor orientation, etc...
BTW, we don't support 2.1 anymore, so long term you'll want to upgrade.
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Permalink Reply by Simon on -
Hey Chris thanks for your fast answer.
The GPS is EM406 the Sensor is the FMA Co-Pilot with the cable facing to the back. Plane is an easy star. I use failsafe V1.5, because V1.6 didn't work (See Forum http://www.diydrones.com/forum/topics/board-does-not-go-into-rtl-or...).
At Appendix 1: Correct LED behavior it says at point 2 (code loeaded autopilot in manual mode, and bind plug on):
Stat: will blink twice as GPS is programmed into binary mode, then blink steadily
In my case it blinks once when plugging in the battery, but then never goes on again
GPS lock: Flashing while it attempts to aquire a lock; solid afterwards --> in my case it doesn't flash, but when it gets a lock, the LED goes on.
All other LEDs are doing fine
Are the Sensors respectivly the servos supposed to react right away in Waypoint and in RTL mode or is it usual that it takes a while?
thanks for your efforts greets
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Permalink Reply by Simon on
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Ok it works with version 2.4. The LED behavior is correct now. But is there a way to run this version without Z sensor?
Greets Simon
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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Thomas J Coyle III on -
Simon,
You can use the FMA XY sensor as a Z sensor. Do a search on this forum and I think that you can find a discussion on how to use the XY sensor to replace the Z sensor. Or you could buy the thermo pile package from the DIY Drones Store. Buying another XY sensor would be cheaper.
Regards,
TCIII
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