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https://www.youtube.com/@alirezaghaderi/videos -- Good future for mavlink with complete tutorial
unlimited range pixhawk telemetry <<<important
Mavlink anywhere <<<important

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To setup sitl in ubuntu <<<important

*1. Follow this link

*2. To use Dronekit, type into terminal: python -m pip install dronekit mavproxy

To run Simulation <<<important

1. Open Terminal

2. Type:

cd ardupilot/ArduCopter

then

sim_vehicle.py --console --map -w

Alternatively, if not starting in the ArduCopter directory, but at the base ardupilot directory:

sim_vehicle.py -v copter --console --map -w   see more

3. More Commands

4. Change to Guided Mode: Mode guided <<<important

5. Arm: arm throttle

6. Takeoff: Takeoff 100

7. Landing: mode RTL

8. Disarm: Disarm

Command	Description
rc N PWM	set RC channel N override to PWM (PMW =0 disables override)
link list	List all links
link set N	Set link N to primary
link add X	Add new link
link remove N	Remove link
wp list	Download and show waypoints
fence list	Download and show geofence
fence enable	Enable geofence
fence disable	Disable geofence
arm throttle	Arm vehicle
disarm	Disarm vehicle
disarm force	Force vehicle disarm (heli)
auto	Engage auto mode
wp set N	Set current auto waypoint to N
setspeed N	Override auto speed to N m/s
param show X	Show current value of parameter X
param set X N	Set parameter X to value N
param download	Download parameter definitions from ArduPilot website
param help X	Display definition of parameter X
mode loiter	Engage loiter mode
mode rtl	Engage rtl mode
mode manual	Engage manual mode
mode guided LAT LON ALT	Engage guided mode and move to specified location
relay set N [0\|1]	Set relay N to open or closed
servo set N PWM	Override servo N to PWM value
terrain check LAT LON	Get terrain height at specified location
formatsdcard	Formats SD card

ctrl + C = to end simulation <<<important

type Command / Help for more.

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To run sitl with gazebo, follow this link.

Start the Simulator with Gazebo <<<important

In a terminal window start Gazebo:

gazebo --verbose worlds/iris_arducopter_runway.world

In another terminal window, enter the ArduCopter directory and start the SITL simulation:

cd ~/ardupilot/ArduCopter
../Tools/autotest/sim_vehicle.py -f gazebo-iris --console --map  Run the simulator with python script <<<importantCopy and paste python script (ex. demo.py) in the ardupilot/arducopter folder.Open new terminal and type: pyton demo.pyEverything should run. Next....mission planner in ubuntu. 

Friday, June 21, 2024

Programming Library - FUN - and - a - mental

This video explains Drone Programming Libraries that can be used as companion computer.

1. MAVROS : Latest library that can be use to connect between more sensors

2. Pymavlink : More fundamental programming to connect with mavlink.

3. Dronekit : Much simpler programming

4. MAVSDK : Suitable for PX4 and not ardupilot

This video will show the steps to Install mission planner in ubuntu.

once everything installed, open new terminal, type in mono MissionPlanner.exe to launch Mission Planner. Mission Planner should open in few seconds, select UDP and connect to 14550.

*********490:~/Downloads/MissionPlanner-latest$ mono MissionPlanner.exe

https://github.com/terrytaylorbonn/auxdrone/wiki/Latest-progress?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2P2L_mZG9keHsYHvAhA0mSwKeKb8l52aq1_CbQDTrvGZ8qlSvgtZN9kcM_aem_SaXytFx5VfAHAsw3_iX6ng#240619-evening--first-successful-ai-object-recognition-person--cc-forces-land--outdoor-test-

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Arduino - telemetry - microsoft excel

Video Tutorial

Set BaudRate 57600 for telemetry used.

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Ardupilot MinimOSD Setup with Config Tool and FTDI USB Adapter, EZUHF Setup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZLycZtsoZ0&list=PLDpsqvUKcRktPga6x6EPFSMZya3syk4PV&index=2

Friday, June 7, 2024

Servo ardupilot control

Servo Control

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1. Connect servo to Servo 5 (MainOut 5).

2. Select RCIN5 if the detected Channel is channel 5.

3. Make sure servo rail got power.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Flight Training with Fixed Wing.

Half day of setup and half day of flying.

Together with Aisyah, Danzo and Fauzan, students from Sc Aerospace Engineering.

The fixed wing drones flies automatically while we are taking photos of us and her.

Alhamdulillah for the good weather.

10.00 until 12.30

21.3.2024

USM

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Fsi6 extended use

Ailerons different channels

Flaperon setup

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Convert flysky from 6 ch to 10 ch.

NOTES

1. Tutorial to do this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1zBxB1FJaQ

2. Important to follow this.

Firmware Version Number won't show + "Device is not connected"

https://github.com/benb0jangles/FlySky-i6-Mod-/issues/102

STEP-BY-STEP

Step 1.

Download .exe from this link (https://github.com/benb0jangles/FlySky-i6-Mod-/tree/master/10ch%20Mod%20i6%20Updater/10ch_MOD_i6_Programmer_V1_5)

Step 2.

Connect wiring like this

Important to Remove the ATMEGA CHIP !!

Step 3.

Make sure to have every cables connected, then connect arduino uno to the laptop

Step 4.

Make sure Port is detected in Device Manager. Change the port to 1 - 8, in advanced mode.

Step 5.

Open Exe.

Step 6.

Open Port.

Step 7.

Program.

Finish.

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Ardupilot - Middle Throttle Stick.

Credit to this instruction

https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/pilot-thr-behaviour-parameter-use/53103

If you have a center sprung throttle stick, you want PILOT_THR_BHV set for a value of 7. Also set MOT_HOVER_LEARN to a value of 2, for learn and save. Your hover throttle will be set automatically while hovering.

And this will only work for Alt Hold and Loiter Flight Mode.

Monday, November 20, 2023

Ardupilot - Arming Switch

Config > Full Parameter Tree > RC7_option > Set to 153 > Save parametes\rs

Optical Flow Setup with Ardupilot

This is a video that can be used to setup optical flow.

Optical flow that is use is like this.

Optical Flow V1.3

Until last progress 20/11/2023:

Do the work for 2 days.

Setup:

There will be a problem about the driver of the opt flow, when you connect the opt flow directly to the computer using USB Cable. Therefore, please make sure:

1) The opt flow is connected to the pixhawk flight controller to i2c.

2) Then power up the pixhawk normally using Lipo Battery.

3) The driver issue will be solved after 12v battery connected.

Result:

1) Images is detected by the Optical Flow ok.

2) Focus Image is ok.

3) Mounting to the drone is ok.

Problem:

1) Already test flight and cannot hover in place maintaining position.

2) The sonar is not showing any value, so i am using the lidar a that time, but the lidar seem to have problem, up and down, maybe the lidar were broken.

Info:

1) Height estimation need to be used before the pixhawk can be armed.

Documentation:

At this time, I only follow step 1.

Due to time constraint, didn't go to step 2.

1) https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-px4flow-overview.html

2) https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-optical-flow-sensor-setup.html#common-optical-flow-sensor-setup

Monday, October 16, 2023

17 october 2023

16.10.2023

RMAF Skuadron 16 landing gear collapsed upon landing, Subang Airport.

25.10.2023 USM RC PLANE CLUB BANNER

25.10.2023 Motivation 1

25.10.2023 MOTIVATION 2

MOTIVATION 3

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Aerial Mapping using dji mavic air

Apps that is used is

1. Drone Deploy (www.dronedeploy.com)
2. Drone Harmony (https://droneharmony.com/)

Affordable image stitching

1. Maps made easy (https://www.mapsmadeeasy.com/)

1st trial on 19.9 and 20.9

Flown with dji mavic air with 100 images, 2 times flying, using drone harmony mobile apps, and stitch using drone harmony web for free, trial version.

Flown with dji mavic air with 30 images, 1 times flying, using dronedeploy mobile apps, and stitch using drone harmony web for free, trial version.

With the students postgrad and undergrad to see the mapping process using mavic air

The mapping setting

The plan catalog. I used Top Down for this mission

Monday, September 11, 2023

arduino output pwm

https://thecodeprogram.com/pwm-generation-in-arduino

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Mini Crossbow antenna Tracker

MFD Mini Crossbow Antenna Tracker.

Setup

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Right Port

Bluetooth HC-05

Bluetooth HC-05 - MFD Right Port

Tx - #1 (Right Port)

Gnd - #5 (Right Port)

5V - #1 (left Port)

Right Port Baudrate: 9600
Protocol: MAVLink

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Left Port

GPS M8N

M8N GPS - MFD Left Port

Red Wire - #1 (left Port)
Green Wire - #4 (Left Port)

Black Wire - #5 (Left Port)

Left Port Baudrate:9600

Protocol: LocalGPS

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Markings for both Right and Left MFD Mini Antenna Tracker.

M8N Gps wires (Red, Green and Black)
Blue wires is coming from bluetooth module. (HC-05)

GPS is mounted away and same direction with tracker.

GPS value from external shown as (L)

GPS value from aircraft without (L)

<<-- Left Port Right Port -->>

Connection from bluetooth module

OPERATION

1) Connect drone to mission planner.

2) Turn on AAT by powering up power (3S to 4S only).

3) Connect HC05 via bluetooth (Password 1234)

4) Connect with Mission planner by method below:

a) Click : Ctrl+F

b) Select Mavlink (mirror)

c) Set: COM 6 or detected port.

d) Baudrate: 9600

e) Click Connect

9) Check DLink in AAT Screen more than 0%.

10) Click Right Button on AAT to set HOME.

References:

1. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2225230/Myflydream-Mini-Crossbow.html?page=1#manual

2. M8N breakout

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVP0ny55STQ

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Ardupilot VTOL

1. Install latest firmware for fixed wing. V.4.3.7

2. Mission Planner 1.3.80

3. Pixhawk Cube orange.

4. Set Q_Enable = 1 ; Quad Vtol Enable

5. Set Q_FRAME_TYPE = 3 ; H

Connections are:

MAIN OUT 1 = aileronR

MAIN OUT 2 = aileronL

MAIN OUT 3 = Throttle

MAIN OUT 4 = Elevator

MAIN OUT 5 = M1

MAIN OUT 6 = M2

MAIN OUT 7 = M3

MAIN OUT 8 = M4

RCIN = Receiver with SBUS

Do calibration

6. Accel calibration

7. Radio Calibration

8. FLTMODE_CH =5

9. BRD_SAFETYENABLE = 0

HERE3 GPS SETUP

https://docs.cubepilot.org/user-guides/here-3/here-3-manual

CAN_D1_PROTOCOL: 1 set virtual driver of CAN1 to DRONECAN

CAN_D2_PROTOCOL: 1 set virtual driver of CAN 2 to DRONECAN

CAN_P1_DRIVER: 1 set this parameter to enable CAN 1 bus

CAN_P2_DRIVER: 1 set this parameter to enable CAN 2 bus

GPS_TYPE: 9 set the communication protal type of GPS 1 to DRONECAN

NTF_LED_TYPES: 231 Set to DRONECAN for LED type

10. ARSPD_FBW_MIN = 17

11. ARSPD_FBW_MAX = 22

12. Q_ASSIST_SPEED = 14 (minus 3 ms from min speed)

13. Q_M_PWM_MIN = 1000

14. Q_M_PWM_MAX = 1900

Calibrate ESC

15. Q_ESC_CAL = 1

16. Max throttle stick

17. Connect battery

18. Reduce throttle

Check Servo output, set min same with value min of motor 1 2 3 4

19. Q_M_SPIN_ARM = 0.1

20. Q_M_SPOOL_TIME = 2

21. Q_M_SPIN_MIN = 0.15

22. Check Flight Modes (QStabilize for Multicopter mode, Manual for fixed wing)

Then test flight for qstabilize, and qloiter. Fly well, a bit of yawing, maybe of the weathervening set.

Next, control surfaces setup,

flight modes (qloiter, stabilize, qstabilize),

Radio failsafe setup,

Power failsafe setup,

Groundcontrol setup.

Then,

Vtol mode setup.

Test flight transition.

Monday, January 30, 2023

Arduino mobile robot notes

How to set speed sensor for arduino

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