Debugging a petrol-powered helicopter, how to set the fixed speed in the PIX...
The 50kg helicopter is not very stable when it does not have a fixed speed setting. How can I set the fixed speed in Pix? 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic
View ArticleHelp with trex 500 flybarred with arducopter
Hi, I am hoping to setup a Trex 500 which is a flybarred version to allow me a modicum of auto stability etc using a Matek H743 wing FC. The Heli has an align tail gyro currently. I did consider...
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MESSAGE: rpm failed to attach to pin 54 (V4.4.4)
Hi, i have a rpm sensor installed at aux5 but does not work with helicopter version 4.4.4. I get the message:rpm failed to attach to pin 54 I have used this configuration in previous versions and it...
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Ask for gyro and harmonic notch filter settings
I was setting up filters for a helicopter and had a question that prompted me to write this post. Currently, there is a notch filter at 35Hz and a 20Hz LPF on the gyro as shown in the photo below. If...
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Trex 600 configuration help GPS/ Telemetry
My build is a Trex 600 DFC, Align servos, Scorpion HK-3536-510, Castle Phoenix Edge HV 80, Mateksys H743-Wing 3, Neo 7N from an old APM 2.8 kit, Batt Setup 8S. Arducopter 4.51 Spent 2 days trying to...
View ArticleChinook style bicopter - help needed
hi all! I’m attempting to build a “chinook style” bi rotor helicopter using two 120° swashplates from sport helis like Goblin or mikado. What setting do you reccomend for this? My concern is about the...
View ArticleI would be grateful for some advice on autotune and tail vibration
I am very grateful to Bill Geyer for his wonderful efforts, which enabled me to complete the complex tuning process of a helicopter with great success. I would like to take this opportunity to thank...
View ArticleSwashplate movement question
I got my Goosky RS4 heli setup and the swashplate moves the way it suppose to corresponding to stick movement. however, if I tilt the heli on a bench to see how the FC is compensating for the tilt,...
View ArticleInitial values of the parameters before autotune
@bnsgeyer Hello Bill, a simple question about the initial values of the parameters for preparing for AUTOTUNE. If I have carried out a manual tuning and have found parameter values that work...
View ArticleUsing ESC RPM yellow wire to read main rotor RPM
I have HobbyWing Platinum PRO V4-60A ESC, which probably has very basic RPM signal through the yellow wire. I got it to work by putting the yellow wire to servo 5 port on Matek F405 WTE, using GPIO,...
View ArticleError message from Autotune when tuning YAW ANGLE P
@bnsgeyer Hello Bill, I tuned the tail on my 800 Heli (8.5kg) today using AUTOTUNE. First I tuned RAT_P/D. When switching back from AUTOTUNE-testing to AUTOTUNE itself I made a mistake, so it didn’t...
View ArticleProblem with pitch angle
We followed the wiki instructions to align our helicopter’s blade angle. However, during our test flight, the helicopter flew backward. Despite trying to pitch the nose down, it didn’t respond very...
View ArticleWhy did my heli not land at the end of RTL?
After a couple of successful flights a couple of days ago with my TRex500/Hughes 500 ‘scale’ fuselage, including PosHold and RTL, on my final flight when I hit the RTL switch the heli stopped, turned...
View ArticleI can't change the maximum pwm for swahplate servos
Hello, I am using Pixhawk orange cube plus as a flight controller and my swashplate type is H-3 120. I want to limit the Maximum servo output to limit the maximum blade pitch. I changed the SERVOX_MAX...
View ArticleRSC Channel Input
I have a simple question: Is there any max/min PWM trigger value for the RSC input channel (channel 8)? I had thought there was an option to use a 3-position switch for setting throttle lock,...
View ArticleMotor interlock not working
Hi, Having problems with Motor interlock setup. Am using Radiomaster Boxer via USB, and autopilot also connected by USB. Put MotorInterlock on RC8 (2 position switch) But whenever I Force Arm heli, it...
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Copter Wobbling at High Head-Speed
I am testing out the CUAV Nora+ flight controller with ArduPilot on my Trex 450L Dominator heli. Flights were going well on my first tests (See Logs 1 or 2), as they were running on low head speed....
View ArticleWhere in SITL should be activated joystick (Xplane 12)
As question stated, where should be activated joystick when running SITL with Xplane 12? Docs are contrary and at one place state that joystick should be in MissionPLanner, amd at other place it tells...
View ArticleHeli Arming Error BLADE PITCH IN
Hi, I’m setting up for flybarless Heli on SpeedyBee F405 Wing with latest Firmware on latest MP. After the RC calibration and setting CH8 to HeliRSC, when I try to ARM i get the error in red saying...
View ArticleDisarming when changing modes
I am running Arducopter 5 on a Matek 405 FC. Everything is working fine, including compass and GPS. It will arm in Position Hold if required, but when I change to eg. Stabilize mode, or any other...
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