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FS: Complete system (2) Ardupilot, (2) FTDI basic, (2) EM406 GPS, Ardushield, ArduIMU+ V2

Started this discussion. Last reply by Carlos C Jun 17, 2010. 2 Replies

SOLD (ardupilot, ardushield, arduIMU+v2, gps, FTDI)$70 shipped for (ardupilot, gps, FTDI) I'm selling my hardware that never took flight, Im going in a different route now, I have (2) systems one is…Continue

EM406 + ArduShield + ArduIMU V2+, NO GPS LOCK UP

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lovester Posey Apr 12. 8 Replies

I uploaded Ardupilot_2_6 to my ardupilot wich has ArduShield and ArduIMU board, but I can get the GPS LED to lock in, The BLUE LEDs on the Ardupilot, Ardushield keeps blinking, the IMU board only has…Continue

ArduIMU Test software shows my YAW sensor drifiting, is my IMU damaged?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson Jun 6, 2010. 4 Replies

I just hook up my IMU board to the FTDI cable and run the ArduIMU test software, the sensor is level and not moving, but my Z YAW sensor shows thats moving look at the video. …Continue

Need Help on my setup

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson Jun 5, 2010. 3 Replies

 I just got the 7ch receiver I was waiting for to finally complete my ardupilot system. I have my Ardupilot, Ardu Shield and IMU board setup like this:But I get the red letters and error when I tried…Continue

 

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Lovester Posey replied to Carlos C's discussion EM406 + ArduShield + ArduIMU V2+, NO GPS LOCK UP
"im having the same problem. the em406 module is blinking but the arduimu only has the green and yellow light on & the ardupilot board has a blinking blue light. the shield has no lighs on. Can anyone help??"
Apr 12
Adam Gunderson replied to Carlos C's discussion Blitz RC "Sky Surfer" Modifications
"where did you purchase your SKY SURFER from? I heard to stay away from Banana Hobby."
Jul 25, 2010
Carlos C replied to Carlos C's discussion FS: Complete system (2) Ardupilot, (2) FTDI basic, (2) EM406 GPS, Ardushield, ArduIMU+ V2
"I accepted the friend request , but the complete system is already sold, I only have for sale the simple kit fro $70 shipped."
Jun 17, 2010
Pike replied to Carlos C's discussion FS: Complete system (2) Ardupilot, (2) FTDI basic, (2) EM406 GPS, Ardushield, ArduIMU+ V2
"Hello Carlos, I am interesting in both of your systems. Please accept my friend request for sending a message to discuss with you. Best regards, Pike"
Jun 15, 2010

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Ken replied to Carlos C's discussion EM406 + ArduShield + ArduIMU V2+, NO GPS LOCK UP
"1. Read the manual. 2. Is the tiny red LED on the EM406 off, very dimly on, brightly on, or blinking 1x per second?"
Jun 12, 2010

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Ken replied to Carlos C's discussion EM406 + ArduShield + ArduIMU V2+, NO GPS LOCK UP
"You can use the EM406 in NMEA mode or in SiRF binary mode."
Jun 12, 2010

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Dr Mike Black replied to Carlos C's discussion EM406 + ArduShield + ArduIMU V2+, NO GPS LOCK UP
"Are you certain that the IMU is communicating through the shield? This has been a problem... regards, Mike."
Jun 12, 2010
Elhussein Abd Elkhalig replied to Carlos C's discussion EM406 + ArduShield + ArduIMU V2+, NO GPS LOCK UP
"Open the arduimu pde code in Adruino, click the arduimu tab, go down few lines you will get (change 1 to 2): // This section contains USER PARAMETERS !!! // //************************************************************ // *** NOTE! Hardware…"
Jun 12, 2010
Elhussein Abd Elkhalig replied to Carlos C's discussion EM406 + ArduShield + ArduIMU V2+, NO GPS LOCK UP
"Dear I joined recently, I am using the same parts as yours (AP board + Shield V2 + ArduIMY + EM406) and I am going through all the details but in the link you have mentioned its for NMEA and not EM406 (#define GPS_PROTOCOL 3)."
Jun 12, 2010
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Jun 11, 2010
hopslink replied to Carlos C's discussion EM406 + ArduShield + ArduIMU V2+, NO GPS LOCK UP
"Also be aware that the current IMU code won't work out of the box with the EM406. Try using the IMU code from this post. >LINK<</a>"
Jun 11, 2010

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Chris Anderson replied to Carlos C's discussion EM406 + ArduShield + ArduIMU V2+, NO GPS LOCK UP
"it's all in the manual, here. You'll have to change a lot of other things in the config file before you can fly. Please read the whole manual and really follow the instructions closely or you'll find this a very frustrating…"
Jun 10, 2010

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Mark Colwell replied to Carlos C's discussion Blitz RC "Sky Surfer" Modifications
"I have the same motor mount on my Stryker_II, it will snap off in hard crash and protect the motor and plane. When mount breaks, just super glue a little carbon tow or FG fibers over cracks and works great again. I use plastic gloves to press fibers…"
Jun 7, 2010
Carlos C replied to Carlos C's discussion Blitz RC "Sky Surfer" Modifications
"Here is a little update on the pod design , now everything will be installed on the pod (spektrum RX, rembizi osd, camera, ardupilot hardware, video TX) The batteries or battery will be installed from the bottom center of the airplane under the…"
Jun 7, 2010

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Chris Anderson replied to Carlos C's discussion ArduIMU Test software shows my YAW sensor drifiting, is my IMU damaged?
"Only if you're in motion (walking or faster)"
Jun 6, 2010
Carlos C replied to Carlos C's discussion ArduIMU Test software shows my YAW sensor drifiting, is my IMU damaged?
"Thanks for the info and manual, Its hard to find the manuals sometimes. if I connect the GPS to the IMU board and do the testing will the drif stop?"
Jun 6, 2010

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