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Trouble reading RX signals with arducopter configurator.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson Dec 18, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Question about physical placement of gyros in an IMU.
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ModeratorChris Anderson replied to Magellan's discussion Trouble reading RX signals with arducopter configurator.
"Glad to hear it! As I mentioned, these things are almost always connection errors. I think we'll start working with retailers who can offer all-in-one kits with all the connectors supplied, to avoid these issues."
Magellan replied to Magellan's discussion Trouble reading RX signals with arducopter configurator."Using just the APM with only two channels connected gives me differing numbers! The shield is now reconnected and two additional channels and I still see the numbers vary.
Sounds like it was the wire I originally used to connect channels…"
ModeratorChris Anderson replied to Magellan's discussion Trouble reading RX signals with arducopter configurator.
"Okay, now take off the IMU shield and run the test again. Does that make any difference?
Also try just plugging in a few channels from your Rx with regular 3-wire female-to-female cables, and see if that makes a difference.
If none of…"
Magellan replied to Magellan's discussion Trouble reading RX signals with arducopter configurator."No change in any of the numbers:
Ch0:1500 Ch1:1500 Ch2:1500 Ch3:1500 Ch4:1500 Ch5:1500 Ch6:1500 Ch7:1500
Ch0:1500 Ch1:1500 Ch2:1500 Ch3:1500 Ch4:1500 Ch5:1500 Ch6:1500 Ch7:1500
Ch0:1500 Ch1:1500 Ch2:1500 Ch3:1500 Ch4:1500 Ch5:1500 Ch6:1500…"
ModeratorChris Anderson replied to Magellan's discussion Trouble reading RX signals with arducopter configurator.
"Please download and run this test program, which will test your RC inputs. Set the Arduino serial monitor to 57k and ensure that your transmitter is on. Please move the sticks and see if the numbers change. Paste some results here so we can analyze."
Magellan replied to Magellan's discussion Trouble reading RX signals with arducopter configurator."I am not. The configurator reads the sensor data, etc just fine for as long as it is connected. The reset button also works. I have used both the alpha 1 and the beta 2 builds. Where do I find RC1?"
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- I am interested in aerial photography, helicopters, quadcopters, and the development of autopilots / AHRS systems / IMUs.
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- At 9:20am on November 17, 2008,
G.Torres said… - Howzit goin, Just wondering, how much does it cost to build a Quadcopter?
- At 1:37pm on November 17, 2008, Magellan said…
- It depends on which one you build and how much work you are willing to put into building it.
Here is a good summary that someone else wrote:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10380048&postcount=907
I'd add that you can now purchase the Mikrokopter parts from:
http://nghobbies.com/cart/ for about $950. (Basic kit only, no NaviBoard).
The mikrokopter is the most advanced of the open source quadrocopters (especially if you buy the NaviBoard). I've not flown one myself, but the I've been impressed by what I have read.
- At 1:52am on November 18, 2008, G.Torres said…
- Thanks a lot, maybe i'll build one slowly. My wife will ask questions if she finds a big Chunk of money gone from the Account. Anyway, thanks again.
- At 5:50pm on November 19, 2008,
Gary Thomas said… - Hi Magellan,
Any interest in a 4-rotor UAV drone that's powered with refrigerated liquid hydrogen, a fuel cell and electric motors?
Advantage is at least a seven fold increase in range or flight duration, compared with lithium ion batteries, the current technology.
I've often wondered how a very comical Airframe & Powerplant design would appear .... just make a model of the Seattle Space Needle and retrofit the 4-rotor drone inside.
Let me know .....
- At 8:57am on November 20, 2008, Magellan said…
- Who wouldn't want to extend the flight duration of their UAV? That said, cost / weight is a factor. What is the initial investment? How much does it cost to refuel one? Do you have a website that provides more information? I looked at airenergy.de (linked to from your profile), but didn't see anything about it.
- At 8:00pm on July 29, 2009,
Gian Carlo M. said… - Hi Magellan, your quad looks nice. I'm thinking about building one myself.
What's your opinion about the Aeroquad?
Cheers
- At 10:49pm on July 29, 2009, Gian Carlo M. said…
- Maybe you can give good insights about my project: http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/new-project-quadcopter-first
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