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10 May 2017
09 May 2017
Auto Pilot RC Drone - ArduPilot APM 2.8
ArduPilot APM 2.8 setup:
- Download Mission Planner from here. Mission Planner documentation can be found here.
- Connect the ArduPilot APM to the computer via USB cable.
- Open Mission Planner, select the comm port then click "Connect".
- If not working, go to Device Manager to update driver using driver under Mission Planner folder.
- Download firmware to the board (don't "Connect" to mission planner). Mission planner will automatically download the firmware from internet and upload the firmware to the board.
- See the wiring connections between the board and the other hardware. Here.
- Calibrate the board, radio and ESC. I skipped the ESC calibration.
- Select flight mode. Flight mode descriptions are in here.
APM Features:
- Arduino
- 3-axis gyro, accelerometer and magnetometer, along with a high-performance barometer
- 4 MegaByte Dataflash chip for automatic data logging
- GPS, uBlox LEA-6H module with Compass
- Open source autopilot systems to use Invensense 6 DoF Accelerometer /Gyro MPU-6000
- Barometric pressure sensor MS5611-01BA03
- Atmel ATMEGA 2560 and ATMEGA 32U-2 chips for processing
- 3-axis gyro, accelerometer and magnetometer, along with a high-performance barometer
- 4 MegaByte Dataflash chip for automatic data logging
- GPS, uBlox LEA-6H module with Compass
- Open source autopilot systems to use Invensense 6 DoF Accelerometer /Gyro MPU-6000
- Barometric pressure sensor MS5611-01BA03
- Atmel ATMEGA 2560 and ATMEGA 32U-2 chips for processing
APM Mission Planner Screen Shot |
05 June 2016
07 September 2015
RepRap Prusa 3D Printer
Brand Name: Sunhokey-S
Color Print Speed: 40-100 mm/s
Model Number: S-508
Structure Material: Full acylic and metal
Printing Filament: ABS PLA Nilon Kayu
Filament Diameter: 1.75mm
File Format: STL,G-Code
Z Axis Positioning Accuracy: 0.004mm
XY Axis Positioning Accuracy: 0.012mm
Type: Prusa i3
Extruder diameter: 0.4mm (customized 0.3mm/0.5mm)
Max Paper Size:200*200*180mm
Print Speed: 40-100 mm/s
3D Printing |
29 March 2015
MultiWii 328P Flight Controller with FTDI and DSM2
I use this FC board in my Night Hawk Emax QAV250. Here is another blog about the QAV250.
See how to calibrate the ESCs and how to upload and configure MultiWii program for MINI MWC Flight Control Board.
See how to calibrate the ESCs and how to upload and configure MultiWii program for MINI MWC Flight Control Board.
15 February 2015
Drone - 250 Quadcopter Emax Nighthawk QAV
First, this QAV250 Quadcopter frame is not from Emax nor NightHawk . I used those names in the title is because people can search to this easier. I bought this from AliExpress. Here is the link to it and search for QAV 250.
I had the maiden flight, and it performed very well. Both the motors and ESCs got a little warm but acceptable. Not sure it was because of the props that drew too much current. Overall I am happy with the performance and the plastic motors.
To see how I made the Micro FPV setup click here.
I had the maiden flight, and it performed very well. Both the motors and ESCs got a little warm but acceptable. Not sure it was because of the props that drew too much current. Overall I am happy with the performance and the plastic motors.
To see how I made the Micro FPV setup click here.
08 November 2014
Drone - S500 Multicopter Build Log
Few photos of this quadcopter while it is being built.
S500 Frame Specs:
- Motor centers: 480mm
- Height: 170mm
- Weight: 425g (frame only)
- Motor Mount Bolt Holes: 16~19~25mm
- D2830-11 1000kv Brushless Motor
- 9 x 4.5 Props
- TURNIGY Plush 25amp Speed Controller
- Mini MWC flight control board
The S500 is very easy to assemble. One thing that I don't really like is the landing legs. They are a bit unstable.
03 November 2014
01 March 2014
MultiWii Brushless Gimbal - GoPro
This 2-axle brushless gimbal is designed for GoPro.
- First, download the FTDI Driver is here. This will let you connect the controller board to your computer for uploading the controller firmware.
- Then you need to download the firmware here. Select the latest BruGi zip file.
- In the BruGi file, you will upload/flash the controller firmware using the IMU.ino file. The Graphic User Interface (GUI) is also in the zip file. The GUI is used for configure and adjust all the PID settings.
09 December 2013
MINI MWC Flight Control Board and DSM2 - Upload MultiWii into the Board
Some instructions for flashing/uploading/writing the MultiWii program/sketch to a Mini (MultiWii Control) MWC Flight Control Board to a computer. Here is the link to where I bought everything for this work.
This instruction should work with other Wii Motion Plus and a Arduino pro mini board.
First you need to download the following applications into your computer. You need to connect your board to your computer. Here are another posts for how to connect the board to a computer and how to calibrate ESC with MultiWii program.
This instruction should work with other Wii Motion Plus and a Arduino pro mini board.
First you need to download the following applications into your computer. You need to connect your board to your computer. Here are another posts for how to connect the board to a computer and how to calibrate ESC with MultiWii program.
- You need to download the MultiWii program. Here is the link to download. The MultiWii program is in the MultiWii unzipped file. The other MultiWiiConf file has the GUI application for you to adjust and confirm your board settings and configurations.
- Arduino application, that is used for setting up and editing the MultiWii program/sketch, will be used for flashing/uploading the program into the board. Here is the link to download. Choose the Arduino IDE and select the one fits your computer to download.
- Here are a few editing that I did to the sketch in the congf.h tap. I have a Quadcopter X type, I use this as an example for everyone.
- Uncomment --- #define QUADX
- Uncomment --- #define HK_MultiWii_SE_V2 ..... this is for HK Mini MWC board.
- Uncomment --- #define SERIAL_SUM_PPM .... please select the one match your TX brand.
- Next, you need to select the Board Type and Serial Port under Tools.
- Last is to save, compile and then upload.
08 December 2013
MultiWii ESC Calibration
This video will show you how to use MultiWii program feature """#define ESC_CALIB_CANNOT_FLY """ to calibrate all the ESC at once.
Things to watch out:
and Upload and Configure MultiWii program.
Things to watch out:
- No need to switch on your TX.
- Disconnect the board from computer
- No props attached
- Once the calibration is completed, comment the #define ESC_CALIB_CANNOT_FLY and re-upload the MultiWii program to the board.
and Upload and Configure MultiWii program.
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