Simple wiring question for external USB
@X1Aero wrote: 6 pins for usb is killing me lol! I presume it's 1, 2 and 3. 1 for power, 4 for ground and 2/3 for signal? Thinking since the buzzer is just that, 5 is an audio signal. Who knows what 6...
View ArticleIssue with Pixhawk 2.1 and Here GPS
@timbaconheli wrote: Hello,I'm having an issue with my pixhawk 2.1 running 3.5 RC4 on traditional heli.I am using the here GPS unit and what is happening is this, what I power on my receiver and then...
View ArticleCreate new MAV_CMD enum
@reddylopes wrote: Hello, guys. I have a big doubt about how the MAVLink command-long works inside ArduCopter. I've created two new entries in the MAV_CMD enum inside commom.xml. Those entries are...
View ArticlePixhawk 2.4.8 on Tarot 680Pro
@Binarynut wrote: I just purchased a Pixhawk 2.4.8 and in the kit it had two carbon fiber mounting boards with 4 rubber cushions for mounting the two boards , What and how do you use them, I have a...
View ArticleWhat Mission Planner can I use with the Linux RPM OS
@Binarynut wrote: I don't a have a Windows OS on my computer, what program can I use on Linux RPM OS to program my Pixhawk-2.4.8 Posts: 3 Participants: 2 Read full topic
View ArticleSonar or LIDAR as obstacle avoidance system
@Rotemshf wrote: Hello All, Is it possible to use a sonar or LIDAR as obstacle avoidance system (pointing to the front of the UAV)?Is it possible with only changing parameters or required firmware...
View ArticleBad compass issues
@ferocity02 wrote: I just bought a Pixhawk kit from mRobotics, my 2nd one from them. It comes with their Ublox GPS/compass unit as well. I have the Pixhawk and GPS/compass unit taped to a piece of...
View ArticleUse_native parameter for dronekit's connect()
@paan2097 wrote: Hey Guys We have been having link timeouts then link restored periodically every 5-10 seconds using dronekit to talk to arduplane locally using NAVIO2+RPi. After much struggle,...
View ArticleWill RC control override Mavlink control?
@flyingw wrote: I am about to begin testing fully automated missions. I usually use a 433MHz radio control setup to fly the quadcopter. In the Mission Planner "Actions" tab I presume that I will click...
View ArticlePreArm: RC YAW not configured
@X1Aero wrote: What does that mean? Never come across this before. This is the latest 3.5.0-rc5 on a Pixhawk 2.1 cube. Other 2.1's are work fine, but they're running 3.5.0-rc4. Posts: 2 Participants:...
View ArticleTemporarily disable rangefinder from RC switch?
@juzzle1 wrote: Using AC3.4.6 with SF/11C rangefinder and Optical Flow. I was doing some filming the other day, requiring constant altitude flying between two points. In the flight path between these...
View ArticleXplane 10, Xplane-heli, SITL and Mission Planner Problem
@TianChang_Yonah wrote: Hello people! I am trying to run SITL with Xplane's Bell Ranger and Mission Planner, following carefully the instructions and video from @tridge given here...
View ArticleHow does precision GPS work ( DGNSS , RTK , SBAS , PPP )?
@Hugues wrote: This is a synthesized basic explanation of how precision GPS methods work:-Differential GNSS (DGNSS)-Real Time Kinematics (RTK)-Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS)-Precision...
View ArticleTwinCopter // Controlling two servos in regulation loop
@Dermiste wrote: Hi there, I am building a TwinCopter on a 3.1 APM Mini using the latest ArduCopter available for that board (2.3.4).So far I have motor 1 and 2 on channel 1 and 2, and servos for...
View ArticleTerrain Following for Copter 3.4.6 with a Rangefinder?
@fireflyer451 wrote: I am interested in trying an SF10 Rangefinder from Lightwave, to fly with terrain following. What I am not clear about is how the Terrain Following function works when interacting...
View ArticleThrottle failsafe
@mtkelemen wrote: Hi, I am testing my hexacopter (pixhawk 3.5 rc5) range. When my drone is about 450m far, it loses signal and returns back. But stragne thing is that it is always throttle (ch3) which...
View ArticleAutotune does not function unless input is given
@jtroutt19 wrote: Today is day for tuning finally, Got it outside up in the air. Switched into Alt hold and flipped the autotune switch. It twitched once then no more until I gave somekind of input....
View ArticleGolf_driving range ball picker/autonomous rover
@product78 wrote: range region.jpg711x1417 885 KB I'm interested in creating a 1/8 scale application for an autonomous vehicle setup. Essentially, I would like to define a specified area by gps...
View ArticleSolo Battery Failure
@pyrate wrote: Flying 3.5rc solo versionLoiter Green Cube 2.1 all stock otherwise Sunny day light windReceived a critical low battery alarm on a battery that later showed to have 77% chargePushing...
View ArticleQuadplane issue
@darrell wrote: I could use some help figuring out an issue I had on my maiden flight of a quadplane build. I was doing a test flight and checking all the inputs. Roll worked fine, pitch worked fine,...
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