Afroflight Naze32 Setup Guide For Dummies, like myself. Flashing the new firmware onto the quad. First of all, you need to get a way for the board to be read by the computer. This is by downloading and installing this driver… The board will be connected via a mini USB cable, of which, most people have a million lying around the house. Next, download and install Hercules.
Next, download and install this flash loader… Next, you need to download the latest baseflight firmware here… Here is the process to flash the board with the latest firmware. 1) Plug in your board via USB to the computer. Your board should now have the latest firmware. We are almost there! Using the GUI I chose to use the Multiwii GUI (GUI stands for Graphical User Interface for those of you who are really computer illiterate. Next, click on the “CALIB_ACC” button. Scott. Quadcopter PID Explained and Tuning. Many Multicopter, Quadcopter software (such as KK2.0, Multiwii, etc) allow users to change PID configuration values to adjust the performance of their quadcopters. In this post i will try to explain briefly what is PID, how does it affect the stability of the quadcopter (or multicopter), and how to tune the PID for your quadcopter. Be prepared, this article is a bit more “academic” than mine other PID explained post, so do check it out also! Apart from PID, Rates and expo also affects your flight performance and control.
PID (proportional-integral-derivative) is a closed-loop control system that try to get the actual result closer to the desired result by adjusting the input. Quadcopters or multicopters use PID controller to achieve stability. There are 3 algorithms in a PID controller, they are P, I, and D respectively. P depends on the present error, I on the accumulation of past errors, and D is a prediction of future errors, based on current rate of change. Aerobatic flight: Related. Quadrocopter and Tricopter Info Mega Link Index!! The Walkera UFO #4, #5 and #8 are listed both in the poll and links info area.Cheers,Jim Quote: *Edit: This was yet another workaround to the 600,000 character per post RCG limit __________________________________________________ ___________________________________________We now return you to our regular program: MEGA Multicopter Index part 4/4 continued!
__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Props:--TIP 1 **WARNING! : Sand and round the prop blades to remove the very sharp manufacturing flashing to reduce the possibility of extremely severe cuts. Multicopter Safety , Safety dulling props 101 , Jesolins prop info: --TIP 2: Balancing props and motors first separately and then together dynamically is important for reducing vibrations which can interfere with gyros and accelerometers and cause fuzzy photos and video. APM 2.5 / Ardupilot Mega / RCTimer Arduflyer Discussion Thread (updated 5/8/13) Ben. Your problem is one of the following.
SEE Above, the procedure is here, if you need it. 1. Your USB Ardu drivers are not installed. I went through this myself. When installing the Mission Planner, a popup menu will appear to install the drivers, Do not continue without selecting install from that pop up menu. After notification that drivers have been installed, continue with next on the initial program installation screen, the next click will end the install and close that screen. 2. 3.
Close the Device manager, you should be good to go in the Mission Planner. PS: You must do all this with the card plugged into the USB port, or the com port will not appear. WOW, that's it. RC Groups - View Single Post - APM 2.5 / Ardupilot Mega / RCTimer Arduflyer Discussion Thread (updated 5/8/13) Quote: Yes, you can connect Beeper from KK2.0 directly to ArduFlyer 2.5 as described below. NOTE: you also have to enable that function in Mission Planner and write those updated Parameters before it will work. Arm LED will blink even when ARMED if you have Battery Monitor enabled and it is seeing a low voltage, for example when powered from USB with no Lipo connected or if you values are incorrectly set. "LOW_VOLTAGE" in advanced parameters list. (FW 2.9.1b), Default is 9.6V. - Randy mentions 10.5V as default in a recent 3.0.0-rc5 discussion.
Beeps Twice when Armed - Beeps Once when Disarmed. In V3.0.0-rc5 it beeps twice when starting to Arm, beeps twice again when Armed, beeps once when disarmed. You can significantly increase the volume of the beeper if you drill a small hole on a flat surface and hot glue the beeper [do not get glue in the Beepers hole] so the hole in the Beeper is against the hole on that flat surface, much like a speaker baffle. Beeper A5 ARM A7, A8 also works. Installing Rctimer C&V Sensor 90A to ArduFlyer 2.5. There is a lot of information in this lengthy blog, please read it all, possibly read it more than once, do not start to apply any of the information before you fully understand it all and it actually makes sense to you, if there is anything you are not sure about, ask first, it can save a lot of time, expense and frustration.
A lot more APM 2.5 information can be found on Page 1 at APM 2.5, ArduCopter, RC Timer ArduFlyer, Tutorials & Discussion, updated regularly Obviously you are measuring large currents, you do need thick conductors capable of handling those large currents soldered to the Rctimer Current & Voltage Sensor 90 A [CS] board. We are measuring the current flowing through the thick red lead from the Lipo connector to the Power Distribution.. The next choice is up to you, there is no need to use plugs and sockets, there is no good reason why the CS cannot be incorporated permanently into the lead between Lipo connector and Power Distribution. The contents of the CS Schematic. RC Groups - View Single Post - Closed obsolete - RCTIMER ArduFlyer - Discussion. Hot APM 2.5 topic right now is Auto Tune Many seem to have problems getting Auto Tune to actually start. Important facts you need to be aware of in order to successfully engage Auto Tune You must have all TRIM and SUB TRIM on your radio set to ZERO, else ArduCopter will not be able to tell if you have in fact released all sticks on your radio.You Must be in AltHold modeYou Must let go of ALL of your Radio sticksYou Must switch the switch you assigned in Mission Planner so it delivers Maximum PWM to engage AUTO TUNE, CHECK which position of your switch delivers Maximum PWM in Mission Planner - Radio CalibrationAuto Tune will ONLY START IF ALL of the above conditions are met If you accidentally tried to engage Auto Tune while in Loiter or some other flight mode which is not Alt Hold YOU MUST first switch Auto tune SWITCH OFF then change to Alt HOLD and THEN flip the switch again to engage Auto Tune I have only experienced the above on one frame in very windy gusty conditions.
Auto Tune videos. RC Groups - View Single Post - APM 2.5 / Ardupilot Mega / RCTimer Arduflyer Discussion Thread (updated 5/8/13) Hovership MHQ2 by Hovership. Mini Quad - Build a FPV250 Mini-H Quadcopter. Having flew small and large size quadcopters, tricopters and hexacopters, I realized mini quadcopter is still my favorite, especially mini-h quad. Small quadcopters are light weight, agile and tough against crashes. It’s generally quicker and cheaper to build too. With the advanced technology, quadcopter parts and HD cameras are made cheaper and smaller, making the mini quad very fun to fly either indoor or outdoor, and capable of filming decent footage videos.
This is the latest video I took with the mini quadcopter. Having built a mini quad before running on 2S, although it was very easy to control and stable, I was not particularly happy with the power. Here is my current Specs: Motors and Power for Mini Quad As I mentioned in my Cobra 1960KV motor review, these motors can produce 500g of thrust per motor, I estimate to have a 3:1 or even 4:1 thrust power to weight ratio. Flight controller For mini-h quadcopter Actually there is alternative ways to mount the motors.
Configuring Turnigy 9x with arducopter. Manual There had been two blogs regarding configuration of Turnigy 9x with APM but i had experienced difficulties in them. So here i am, writing my own experience. I am using the Turnigy 9x Mode 2 with RF 9X v2 2.4GHz module and 8 channel receiver but the same applies to Mode 1 as well. About Turnigy 9x: I think they are good for their price. They provide almost all the functionality needed for APM. The package contains a controller with the transmitter module installed, a 8 channel receiver and a binding wire which can be used for paring other receivers or transmitters ( i haven't tried that.) Following is the connection list between turnigy receiver and APM.
Receiver APM 5 Not connected Goto menu->System settings and Type Select. Stick Select Mode 2 ( Mode 1 users select mode 1) Goto menu-> Function settings, goto second page and select Aux Channel Assign CH5 to Gear and Channel 8 to THRO HOLD. Open Mission Planner after connecting APM (connected to receiver as mentioned above) via USB. a4326756-26-T6A_CCT.gif (GIF Image, 934 × 666 pixels) Nutshell - 9X Guides. So you bought a 9x - $50 vs $300<, Wow that is cheap! Hey, build quality is not bad either! Switch it on and you see the menu system (Firmware) is not what it could be, it is what it is and could be better. By now you should know that the guys here rewrote the firmware to be AMAZINGLY fast and clever. If you combine your inexpensive radio with the new firmware you end up with a radio system that rivals any brand out there.
So, how do I get this new firmware on my potentially funky 9x? The easiest way is using Software designed to do this (Eepe or Companion9x) Alternatively you can use your favorite flashing utility and flash the .hex yourself You make some modifications to your 9x in order to connect it to your PC so you can flash your radio. Once you have installed the new Firmware new and unlimited options open up to you. You can use PC software (Windows,Linux or Mac) to program/simulate/interface with your transmitter. Simple Flashing of HobbyKing Blue Series with SimonK Firmware.
Super Simple Flashing Method I recently received the some HobbyKing Mystery 30A BEC Brushless Speed Controllers (Blue Series) and contemplated how to flash them. Should I solder wires to the flashing pads? Should I create some special device to make the connections? Then, I decided to see if I could connect some pins to the flashing pads through the clear heatshrink (taking special care not to short anything) and it worked great!
It is easy to see where to insert the connecting pins and the transparent heathshrink holds them in place while flashing. Connecting to the Flash Pads Here is what the connectors look like inserted into the ESC: Warning – It is possible to ruin an ESC when attempting this process. Contiinue Reading to see the details of how I did it… Materials Required 2 Servo Connectors1 Straight Pin6 Small heatshrink tubes (optional)USBasp AVR Programming Device for ATMEL proccessors Flashing Rig I am almost hesitant to call it a “rig”. Flashing ESCs with Transparent HeatShrink.
Jamiedco. Bargain Hobby King 2.4Ghz 6Ch Tx & Rx V2 for Multicopters. Hobby King 2.4Ghz 6Ch Tx & Rx V2 The Hobby King 2.4Ghz 6Ch Tx & Rx has to be about the cheapest transmitter / receiver combination out there. At $22.99 plus shipping from China, it is quite a bargain. What’s more, it works! I am using it now with my FH-X46 quadcopter. Modification to remove the detents (the little clicks when the stick is moved) for more precise throttle controlModification to use a LiPo battery instead of 8 AA batteriesHow to configure the transmitter with a custom throttle curveHow to connect the receiver to a flight control board. MultiCopter - Details of our Quadcopter Build. Here is a picture of our quadcopter in all its prototype glory.
The board is sitting in some foam to help dampen vibrations from the motors. The frame is made from 1/4 inch aluminium tubing riveted to 2 peices of aluminium plate. There are two 11.1V Li-Po batteries wired in parallel underneath which together provide 4.4Ah. The frame span is 21 inches Other components are Here is the board wired up to the RC Receiver on the left, and the speed controllers on the right. Hobbyking Radio Control Speed Controller Mods The HiModel FLY-20A are a great (and cheap) speed controller.
There is one downside to these that also effects many other speed controllers. One greatl thing about these speed controllers though, is that its fairly easy to locate the ADC input that detects the battery voltage and solder a wire onto it to pull this input up to +5V. Here are some pictures of the HiModel Speed controller and the mod we have done Configuration for our Quadcopter The default settings are.