Aaron Chadd's Discussions (9)

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Auto Tune Freakout.

So I was test flying the X8 octo today and doing some auto tuning. In the process, it suddenly jerked to the left roll and weaved on pitch. As if it was starting to freak out. In turn caused me to freak out as you might guess.  I just did the latest

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Suggestions?

Building an x8 octo copter. Anyone have any suggestions on the type of motor (Brand and KV) type of props? (12in / 14in ) that would work best on a 380mm airframe running a 5500 mha batt in the center and a gimbal on the front? Just a gopro gimbal (b

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Basic Motor question.

I am looking at various motor types for a new airframe that I am working on, and just want to get feedback on the KV level.

Usually I run 1000 kv motors but I am seeing on a couple of motor suppliers that when the KV goes down,the price goes up.

 So wh

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Fail Safe heart attack.

I have been running and testing my APM 2.5 for about 4 weeks now. I have had some learning curves when it comes to stable flying, given the quad would dip and lower it self when locked in Alt Hold. It has all been minor adjustments but I had not turn

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Help and suggestions for fine tuning.

Hello everyone. I could really use some advice and suggestions on doing some fine tuning on an 2.5 apm.

  Here is what I am running.

1000 KV, and 30amp ESC (Mystery). 2200 Mha s3 with a APM 2.5, external compass and GPS, with Radio Telemetry. 2.5Ghz Vi

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external compass

hi everyonr. need hrlp understanding what may be going on with my apm 2,5 i cut the small trace to disable the apm compass so the external compass woul be the main but the apm compas is still working? i tested with my meter to make sure the trace was

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AMP2.6 VS KK2

I want to start of by saying I have been meaning to join for a while now and add to some of the discussions but just been so bogged down with work. Sadly a frustrating situation has pushed me forward to the group unlike the casual relaxed join I had

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