"As i understand it, (please correct if wrong) i believe there possibly might be an APM GCS in the works...so not too bothered at the mo..
but as you say.....it would be nice to get working..
I do have the source code so could sort it..if…"
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GCS Beta2
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dr Mike Black Jul 2, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Aurdupilot 2.6.2No SheildIMU v2 code1.7 with baro and magnetometerGCS Beta 2#define GCS_PROTOCOL 0My heading reference (course / yaw) that is being down loaded as 0 to 180 deg on the eastern heading…Continue
Failsafe 2.6
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dr Mike Black May 20, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Help need with the Failsafe 2.6I lost a gas UAV from what appears to be a failsafe issue.V2.6 with IMU V2 shieldThe transmitter low set point for throttle was 1070ms, #define SET_RADIO_LIMITS…Continue
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Scott replied to Scott's discussion GCS Beta2"Mike,
I agree. I use these course / bearing needles and AH in the field to help visually tune in my gains but can only use them on eastern heading. If could be fixed great but eather way I can Live with it.
Scott"
ModeratorDr Mike Black replied to Scott's discussion GCS Beta2
"Scott,
I have the same thing, i wouldnt worry too much about it, its a mathmatical oversight in the way that LV reads and displays the data.
Of it turns out to be a real problem for you, i will correct it (as im sure that Auto is faily busy on…"
Scott posted a discussionGCS Beta2
Aurdupilot 2.6.2No SheildIMU v2 code1.7 with baro and magnetometerGCS Beta 2#define GCS_PROTOCOL 0My heading reference (course / yaw) that is being down loaded as 0 to 180 deg on the eastern heading and on the western heading it is -1 to -179. This negative course is screwing up the Ground control station that Iam running . When I have just the IMU baro mag GPS combination plugged into the IMU test software the heading reference is good on both east and west headings. I think the Ground control…See More
Scott commented on Chris Anderson's blog post ArduPilot Mega IMUs in production!"These guys have put some much time not to mention their own money into this and people keep complaining re the price?? Thanks for all of your efforts and constant support 24 7 I personal think the charges are ridiculously low considering all things."
ModeratorDr Mike Black replied to Scott's discussion Failsafe 2.6
"If i may offer an opinion on this...
Curt (IMHO) has hit the nail on the head and going back to basics with the failsafe system, wouldnt do anything but good.
As an intro to 2.6, i am finding the failsafe system a really big grey area, and i deal…"
ModeratorChris Anderson replied to Scott's discussion Failsafe 2.6
"Curt,
Point taken. I think we tried too hard to answer the requests of people for a failsafe system that would work on all systems, and as a result overrode the bulletproof hardware manual failsafe that had been working so well to date. I think…"
Curt Olson replied to Scott's discussion Failsafe 2.6"I'm tempted to suggest that the ardupilot firmware developers back up and think about the goals and implementation of their fail-safe system a bit more. Don't take this as being critical. I understand there are many ways to approach a…"
cholo replied to Scott's discussion Failsafe 2.6"what about adding some speed condition to the failsafe function e.g.
//check for failsafe and debounce funky reads
// ------------------------------------------
if ( (ch3_in < ch3_fs) && (speed_or_airspeed > MIN_FAILSAFE_SPEED) )…"
Developerjasonshort replied to Scott's discussion Failsafe 2.6
"Scott,
There are really two failsafe systems in Ardupilot. If you have a futaba 7C like I do, you can only use the throttle based failsafe. If you have a fancier radio, you can set your control switch to output Return To Launch when failsafe…"
ModeratorChris Anderson replied to Scott's discussion Failsafe 2.6
"Richard,
Good point and thanks for reminding folks. If you're letting ArduPilot control the throttle, you MUST cut the D13 pin as instructed in the manual. It's also a good idea to use a servo amp on that channel, since as Richard points…"
Richard Green replied to Scott's discussion Failsafe 2.6"Scott,
I had a similar problem with low reported values on the CH3 input line. I am using a Spektrum AR6000 receiver. Mine turned out to be the fact that the AR6000 signal line was nearer 3v than 5v. As CH3 input is on the same pin as 2 LEDs these…"
DeveloperJohn Arne Birkeland replied to Scott's discussion Failsafe 2.6
"Since 660ms is lower then normal PPM signal should be, my first tough was EMP from the gasser. Are internal pull-up resistors enabled on all io pins (or at least for unused ones)? I have not looked over the 2.6 code yet, so I am asking."
Scott replied to Scott's discussion Failsafe 2.6"here is the header file again it seems not to have worked"
Scott replied to Scott's discussion Failsafe 2.6"Thanks for the replies.
I have made many successful flights with the throttle connected directly to the RC receiver. All of my connections from RX to autopilot to servos have a choke to help stop RF feed back. Unfortunely this may or maynot have…"
Developerjasonshort replied to Scott's discussion Failsafe 2.6
"Hi Scott,
Sorry to hear about your plane!
Could you post your config file? It would help track down the issue if there is one. Like Chris said, if you successfully fly Auto, you shouldn't have a problem with the failsafe. As all it does is…"
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