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Transmitter modes / labels file
Started May 21 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have two copters each with it's own transmitter. The problem is they are different types of transmitters. So in order to make it easier to remember the switch assignments on the transmitters, I…Continue
Loiter Hold/RTL/Auto mode in wind
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Brooks May 21. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I'm curious to know how much wind you all have been able to get loiter hold, RTL, or even Auto mode to work in. So far, I've got loiter and rtl working in up to 10mph winds. I haven't tried auto…Continue
2.5.3 is very stable
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Huitema Apr 27. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I know this report is a bit late but I just flew my custom hexa (apm2) and tried alt hold and loiter for the first time on this copter. I was surprised and impressed that alt hold works perfectly. …Continue
What esc's are you using with APM 2.0?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Vishal Dec 28, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Please add to this thread, which esc's you are using and if they work with APM 2.0Mine- Hobbywing Pentium 30a (Plush 30 clone) version 3.1- won't arm properly with APM 2.0. Continue
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Vishal replied to Vishal's discussion Loiter Hold/RTL/Auto mode in wind"I've just been trying different PID settings. Main thing is to lower the Loiter speed and also the i term for my setup.
The reason why I created this post is because I'm convinced there is more fine tuning to be done. …"
Terry Brooks replied to Vishal's discussion Loiter Hold/RTL/Auto mode in wind"No idea
Care to share how you got yours to work in the wind ?
Tried mine today in a 6mph wind gusting to 10mph but didn't have much success"
Vishal replied to Christopher Cooper's discussion Trouble connecting APM2 to Virtualbox"I also use Virtualbox in this way. On the Mac side, first go into settings in Virtualbox. Navigate to "ports" and then "usb". Plug in your APM2 and add it to the list. Click ok and close Virtualbox. …"
Vishal replied to James Dinh's discussion In Theory, some say my Hexacopter can't get it up!"How long is your flight time with the two batteries? Nice work!
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Vishal commented on Mark Harrison's blog post APM2 ESC startup problem and workaround"Vernon, the problem only happens when using APM2. APM1 doesn't seem to care which firmware is on the ESC's. This tells me that the problem is indeed with the APM board and not to do with the esc's. "
Vishal commented on Ed Kirk's blog post Ducted Fan Quadcopter"Very cool! Which battery do you use and how much flight time do you get on a full charge?
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Chris Huitema replied to Vishal's discussion 2.5.3 is very stable"Mine flies well with everything stock, didnt change a thing. Does get wobbly when decending but quite controllable. Throttle response seems to have changed a bit for me, tend to have to move the stick alot more which is a definate plus!
Not sure…"
ModeratorChris Anderson replied to Vishal's discussion 2.5.3 is very stable
"Any tips for the rest of the users on how to set up 2.5.4 best? In my own experience it helps to calibrate the compass on the benchtop before flight ("Live Calibration"), since that now has higher weighting. "
Vishal replied to Vishal's discussion 2.5.3 is very stable"Well, I'm no expert but I'll try to help. Which version of APM are you using?
If it's the new board, then I wonder if you might be having this…"
"Vishal, thank you for answering my cry for help!
I have 6 x jDrones 30 Amp ESCs
and so far followed Automatic ESC calibration (all at once).
Manual ESC calibration (individual) seems a little more troublesome. Direct connection…"
Vishal replied to Vishal's discussion 2.5.3 is very stable"Lars, I wonder if calibrating the esc's again may help. Give the method on this page a try and see if that helps- http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/AC2_ESC
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Vishal replied to Vishal's discussion 2.5.3 is very stable"Glad to hear it's working. I'll have to give 2.5.4 a try soon also."
Rick Stewart replied to Vishal's discussion 2.5.3 is very stable"So I went in and reset it, although I didn't follow the manual, I guess when I get on a command line I have no fear. Anyways, I have cleared up most of the issues, I still have some drift issues but nothing what it was like before, I am…"
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I wonder if this could be used with the APM? Pretty interesting to see this now available for less than $300.
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- At 11:10am on February 11, 2012,
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