Dataflash Log not recording
@GordonR wrote: Hi All, I am setting up my first Plane with Pixhawk. I "flew" it on the ground with the propeller removed (armed it and started the motor although the airplane did not move), but there...
View ArticleAPM V3.6.0 error
@BurnPlane wrote: Recently, I download the firmware V3.6 for plane, the tunned parameters was upload to a new pixhawk board while trying to swith the flight mode to Auto, the MP shows RTL mode. Then i...
View ArticleAuto turning lights on and off
@anparkinson wrote: What is the easiest way to turn lights on at one waypoint and off at another on my plane with Pixhawk in Auto mode? I have a suitable receiver controlled on/off switch but am not...
View ArticleHow the aerodynamic models of aicrafts used by JSBSIM are created?
@tipehugo wrote: Hi, I would like to do some simulation on a model which is already done : the Rascal. I need to know how the aerodynamic model has been generated. Is this with some software ? which...
View ArticleThrottle cut to induced RTL on a separate switch
@gww528 wrote: I would like to have a separate switch for RTL using a plane. This can be accomplished by using throttle cut to induced RTL. Could there be a potential problem with this setup? Posts: 1...
View ArticlePOS message and Secondary GPS
@Nihal wrote: From what I've heard, the POS message contains the most reliable estimate of the vehicle's position which is calculated from GPS and Accelerometer data. The POS data is used in the CAM...
View ArticleArduPlane SITL: Actuate Flaps directly in Xplane
@Corvinus wrote: I'm working on the implementation of a control-concept for ArduPlane, which also includes actuating the Flaps. Can somebody help me on adapt the SITL, so I can send Flap-Command...
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Coaxial VTOL neither fish nor fowl. Ancient beginner needs advice
@wazoo22 wrote: Both of these tailsitters fly with OpenAero VTOL, but I'd like to use a pixhawk and either arduplane or arducopter--or better yet, a mix. Copter has code for a coaxial that would...
View ArticleFeature Request: Auto-takeoff timeout
@Implicit wrote: I love auto-takeoff. I hand launch my UAV and it takes all the stress out of it.I have a 20 second pause from starting the mission to engine start and then a 5 second...
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DO_SET_SERVO question
@anparkinson wrote: I want my lights to come on at waypoint 2 (see attached screen shot of Mission Planner) and go off at 4. Waypoint 3 is the DO_SET_SERVO command. Have I done it correct or is there...
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Skywalker X5 setup
@anparkinson wrote: Just thought I'd share the way I set up my X5 wing. I've removed the telemetry as the plane has a range of about 30 miles so is usually out of range. Cruising speed 60mph on half...
View ArticleProblem with synthetic NMEA GPS
@Studentnr1 wrote: I want to do some work on the pixhawk, but for not going out every time I try something I tried to send fake GPS data to the Pixhawk thru the GPS port, using a Serial connection, I...
View ArticleHOW TO? Sending fake GPS over Serial to the Pixhawk
@Studentnr1 wrote: Hello Folks, I need a How To on how to send fake GPS Data to the pixhawk for test purposes, I tried to send NMEA Sentences over a Serial converter with small success (getting 5...
View ArticleControl gas engine instead of electric
@ofir wrote: When using APM, there is a option to control gas engine instead of electric (ESC) one ? I mean to control servo throttle. Thanks,Ofir Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
View ArticleCalling for Tridge Parrot disco help
@Saadiq wrote: Hey Guys. We have successfully loaded arduplane 3.7.1 onto our disco and have had a few successful flights(except the bad ahrs warning comes up most of the time) How are you guys...
View ArticleSet initial conditions of a simulation
@tipehugo wrote: HiI'm doing tests with jsbsim on arduplane with dronekit.I would like to set the initial conditions of my simulation. For instance, I would need to start my plane simulation at an...
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Full left turn during Autotakeoff
@Autonomost wrote: Hey all, While preparing my plane for auto-takeoff I noticed some strange behavior when I enabled the momentary switch to test it. It seems that when FBWA tdrag is enabled the...
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Set the speed simulation
@tipehugo wrote: Hi, I'm doing simulations with jsbsim. But , it's in real-time, so i takes a few hours to have my reslults. Does someone know how to accelerate the simulation? It must exist a...
View ArticleFlying wing with separate aileron and elevator surfaces
@_Nik wrote: I have a flying wing, a Zeta FX-79 Buffalo, it has on the back of the wing four rudder surfaces. Is there any negative with setting it up so i have the 2 outer surfaces as aileron and the...
View ArticleMotor control in auto mode take-off
@Andry wrote: How to set the throttle to take-off mode, the motor stick governed, not by the acceleration? Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
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