@thetacowarrior wrote:
Hey guys I am building my first tracked rover and I don't know if I need ESCs with or without brake function. Any advice is welcome.
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Tracked rover ESC choice
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New to ArduRover, Some Questions
@Porter wrote:
I am new to Autopilot hardware and was thinking on getting a Pixhawk PX4 2.4.8 to set up an autonomous rover (Traxxis slash 2wd), when reading the ArduPilot Rover setup I saw a mention of it going into full revers when something goes wrong. I was just wondering if this issue was fixed? The long term goal here is to make a autonomous boat I am just testing out he accuracy and feasibility of attempting this. The boat will be set up more as a skid-steer since it has two motors and no rudder but that is a problem for a latter data.
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APM Rover Output Relay
@agreear wrote:
As stated in the documentation http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-relay.html
"A “Relay” is an digital output pin on the APM or Pixhawk that can be
switched between 0 volts and either 3.3V (Pixhawk) or 5V (APM2).
Similar to a servo it allows the flight controller to invoke some action
from another device on the vehicle. In Copter, Plane and Rover, up to 4
pins can be defined as relays.""On the APM2, A9 (pin 9) is the pin that is recommended to be used as a
relay. In fact any of the pins from A0 ~ A8 may also be used as relays
but to use these you must manually set the RELAY_PIN parameter (to “0”
~ “8”) through the Mission Planner’s full parameter list.""On Copter 3.2 (and higher) the “First” relay can be controlled with the
Ch7/Ch8 switches."How do I enable ch7 to controls the relay on rover?
Any suggestions?
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Rover tuning parameters
@Noosarover wrote:
I am trying to tune the steering on my rover but have not had success. I have followed the "Tuning steering and navigation for a Rover" with limited improvement. Here is a clip of what it looks like in action https://youtu.be/SOjVxE2u_h42
It is a skid steering using APM , Sabertooth 2x12 on a Wild Thumper 4wd.
I'm not sure what to try differently or do I need to go back and try again?
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Rover Brake Servo Control in Auto
@PDACTMike wrote:
I've successfully built a full sized rover (as in 1998 Dodge Ram, for use in fields). However, I currently only have Throttle and steering, both servos, but have need some guidance on the ability to work a brake servo into the mix. I had seen one post awhile back discussing using the throttle servo as both brake and throttle, but the is not enough travel to fully set the brake. Any good ideas?
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Unable to change Ardurover Firmware in Mission Planner
@jghielme wrote:
Using an APM 2
Mission Planner 1.3.41
Using version v2.51 betaTried to change to version 3.0.1
Disconnected APM - Selected Initial Setup - Install Firmware - selected ArduRover v3.0.1
Asked if I was sure -- yes
Downloaded it from internet
reading hex
uploading firmware
doneGoto Flight Data - Messages and re-connect
still says Ardurover v251.betaReboot computer, repeat process
---- still says v2.51 beta
Got any ideas?
jeff
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Rover Boat with Skid Steering - Auto Mode not working
@mapossum wrote:
I have built several quad and hexcopters using a pixhawk with ardupilot, but I am now working a boat using Ardurover. I have never build a rover. This one is is rather large. It is made from a 1 man rubber raft with the electronics housed in a pelican case in the middle. I have it working great in manual mode. Using mission planner I can see that it is reporting it's proper heading, tilt and location. however every time I place a waypoint and flip it into auto mode using mission planner it seems to wildly pitch about with what does not look to be any reason. The motors switch from going to forward and reverse. I have gone through the tuning instructions on the pages and it does not seem to have any effect. Is there anyway to force it to only travel to wayponints in a forward direction? Also what should I be checking at this point. I have uploaded a log where I try multiple times to use auto and then switch back. I also posted it here in case the upload failed: http://maps.usm.edu/raber/swap/34.bin
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Joystick support
@TomaszKn wrote:
Hi
I'm new.
I compiling and flashing My PIXHAWK 2.4.8 last version firmware from git (APMrover2).
When I try control My car by PC Joystick, Mission Panner and QGroundControll tells "requires MAVLink MANUAL_CONTROL support"
It is possible to enable this features?Regards
Tom
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Not arming. Cannot find ARMING_REQUIRED parameter
@butchalline wrote:
APM 2.6 controller, Rover firmware 3.1.?, MP 1.3.41
I have steering but no throttle control.
Arming status is not shown in MP flight data artificial horizon.
In MP flight data > Actions > arm/disarm, I am asked if I want to Disarm. Clicking yes yields _error: command rejected by MAV. There is no choice to arm.
I have throttle set up on Taranis throttle stick. Throttle stick in middle, full right does not arm.
In MP > Config/tune > full (3DR.rover) parameter list, I could find no listing for ARMING_REQUIRED. I would like to set this to zero so that arming is not required.
All hardware was working with previous firmware. I will try to revert firmware, but would like to know why this version is not working.
Any and all help appreciated.
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APM/PX as car blackbox
@tommal wrote:
Title actually says all, i'm driving a car on a race track and wan't to know if it is possible to repurpose a apm or pix to create a log of the track. I plan on adding a rtk base station and transmit the data to the rover/blackbox in the car. Add a serial logger to the telem port and log all data for later review onto the sd card/internal sd card. Valuable information is vibration/heading/GPS... ultimate goal would be to sync it with a video as an hud overlay.
Why apm? I got plenty of spare apm...All what is needed is set the apm into continous log mode without arming i guess?
Thanks for your input!
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Rover initializing - "command received:"
@Lidia wrote:
Hi, I am new to ArduRover - I am using ArduRover v2.50 I don't understand why I am getting 6 "command received:" messages as the rover software initializes. I don't understand why as I am not sending it any commands at that point. Any ideas? I've never noticed this behavior with the Quad software. Thanks in advance.
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Old RC compatible
@bandini wrote:
Hi
circumstances that are beginner
I have an APM 2.5 ardurover and an old rc 26,660 Mz receiver with 2 channels.
I tried to connect it with negative results.
They may not be compatible?
Many thanks
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Auto Mode problems with pixhawk on rover
@ajmarra wrote:
I using pixhawk autopilot with mission planner and when I set my rover in auto mode, the vehicle immediately begins making 360 degree turns. How to fix the problem?
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Powering Pixhawk & output rail
@Lat_Long wrote:
Hello all,
I'm making the switch from APM 2.x to Pixhawk and I have a question about wiring.
As I understand it the power supply to the pixhawk board does not power the output rail?
So I have a 3DR module to power the Pixhawk. Then I have a BEC 5.7v powering the output rail. The ESC servo cable has the (+) cable disconnected. The ESC is powered from the back of the 3DR power module. The 3DR power module and the BEC are power from separate batteries, All components are connected via the (-).
Can anyone see a problem with the above setup?
Thanks in advance,
Richard
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Beginer - How to start the HKpilot 32
@J.Leite wrote:
Hi Every one.
I am very new on autopilots, I am puting together a boat and after purchase the autopilot, I noticed that I need to upload the firmware. The software offers some otion for firmware but none of them are for boat. I would like to ask if any one knows what is the correct firmware that I need to choose to load in the autopilot to use in the boat?
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How many GPS's?
@Lat_Long wrote:
Hi All,
I am thinking of adding another GPS, a 2nd GPS.
Is anyone running more than one GPS in their ArduBoat project? Did anyone notice a increase in accuracy when they added a 2nd GPS.
Cheers,
RS
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ArduBoat (ArduRover) Skips WP passing nearby but without entering
@estebancaligaris wrote:
Hello everyone,
I would like to share with you some troubles I'm having using the ArduBoat in Auto Mode. The thing is that I need to move my boat from one waypoint to another, but I need it to stay in each waypoint for a while, so I'm using the delay function adding a value in the first parameter (i.e.: 10 = 10 seconds). The problem I'm having is that, for some reason, my boat skips some WP by passing close to the WP circle but without entering there, going directly to the next WP without the programmed delay. The delay only occurs when the boat actually enters the circle of the WP. I know I can enlarge the WP circle to make it work, but I'm trying to understand why these skips occurs and what params I'm supposed to change in order to avoid these inconvenience.
So, to make it clear, the boat executes the mission of going from one WP to the others as the path was loaded. As my WP circle isn't big enough, some times the boat passes near by the WP circle and, without entering it, skips to the next WP. If the boat enters the WP circle it executes the programmed delay. If the boat doesn't enter the WP circle it skips to the next WP without stopping.Thanks in advance,
Esteban Caligaris
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ArduBoat Troubleshooting - not quite following mission path
@jghielme wrote:
It is not following a mission path very well. Sometimes, it goes in the right direction and takes a wavy path to the way-point. I changed the NAVL1_ period to smooth out the path. Other times, it just loses it mind and runs way off course and into the dock - ugh.
Mission Planner 1.3.41
APM 2.5 with External Compass
The boat is 6.5 feet long, powered by a trolling motor, and gear motor with JRK controller
Running Mission Planner on a Dell tablet that is installed in the drone that is directly connected to the APM unit.
I set up long range WIFI on the drone and can access it using a remote desktop. This part works beautifully.Back to troubleshooting.....
Have gone through radio calibration, accelerometer calibration and testing - manual mode working fine.
Worked through the documentation and corrected power issues, servo issues, communication issues.
Below are my settings:
STEER2SRV_P = 1.8
TURN_MAX_G = 1.5
NAVL1_PERIOD = 22 (started at 18 and incremented to smooth out the wavy path)
SPEED_TURN_GAIN = 100
CRUISE_SPEED = 3
CRUISE_THROTTLE = 40
WP_Radius = 3.03Logs are attached and I could really use a fresh set of eyes to see if I am missing anything.
thx,
jeff
125 12-31-1969 4-00-00 PM.bin (1.9 MB)
125 12-31-1969 4-00-00 PM.bin.log (2.9 MB)
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Not going back to home
@J.Leite wrote:
Hi,
How can adjust my software to go back to home point after finish a programmed path?Another question, if I am in the midle of a track but did not fineshed yet, can I interrupt it and come back to home point given any command in the software? Like a panic button.
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Firmware update 3.01
@Andersonsleite wrote:
Dears
I am using an HKPILOT32 with 2.50 version but when I try to use the last version 3.01 the system is not arming anymore. Is there any limitation for HKPILOT32? Did anybody test this?
Regards
Anderson
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