I'd just like to say a huge thank you for covering this. I've been a stranger to the channel for a good 18months but am well and truly back. Thanks again for being so current.
Most of that I'll cover in the series will still be relevant for the existing clone PixHawks about. I'm going to talk about that a little more in the next video.. Happy flying! :D
Watching and studying with great expectations while experimenting with an F3 wing and Inav and a highly modified CX-20 with APM. Thank you for leading the way in smarter, safer and potentially more useful projects in what I feel is one of the greatest hobbies around.
Also keen to see the here+ rtk setup! You might need to get a surveyor out? I'd also suggest sharing pitot tube (+ quick tune of arspd ratio parameter) and camera trigger setup (mobilexcopter or IR remote seem the way to go) for completeness. Pretty ready for long agricultural mapping missions then!
Hope that you can put your hands on a here+ rtk and a good lidar/height sensor, maybe object avoidance things... would be great for the community, since you are one of the best "educational" content providers in the "hobby" if not the best. Keep Rocking
Will do! I'm planning on talking about the fact that the APMs and PixHawks out there - are clones. That's not helping the price comparison.. For me, I've been a huge supported of the APM for years but sadly that little 8 bit platform feels like it's coming to the end of the road. For basic GPS, there is now iNav running on a modern F3 based £20 FC.. All covered in the next video..
It's worth noting that the clones aren't necessarily a bad thing. Take a look at these two videos which compare Gearbests clone with the 3dr original. According to the video maker, the Gearbest seems to be better in some ways. th-cam.com/video/4oBbBMa3M44/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/ryr29fXja9Q/w-d-xo.html If you get a good quality clone of the original pixhawk, then the price differential might be fair if you consider the extra redundancy and Intel Edison connectivity of the Pixhawk 2.1. That might be a better way to think of it... Just my thinking.
Very happy to see that series on your channel. It would be great if you could possibly point out the similarities and the differences between the different types of Pixhawk 2 and also the GPS. Many thanks for your endless efforts
Hi Lee, Could you consider looking into ADS-B for collision avoidance with the pixhawk 2. I believe ADS-B receivers are available for the original pixhawk and it would be a great way to demonstrate with mission planner how RC modellers can be active to participate in future legisaltion. Thx
There are 2 versions in the shop, with and without Edison option. Could you explain the difference (except the price -:) Thank you for the great series you do
I will be covering that later in the series. The idea is that by adding an Intel Edison to the Edison capable carrier you'll be able to have complementary software running on it providing extra features like collision avoidance. For most pilots they won't need it! :D
The Edison integration is a very neat hardware implementation for a companion computer. Other computers can also be used, and this (I think?) was always (also) possible with the PixHawk. For me the most exciting possibility here is the companion computer's ability to communicate with and control/command the PixHawk. So we can have a suite of "AutoPilot" programs on the companion, in charge of managing the mission (flying the PixHawk), general navigation, collision avoidance, dynamic rerouteing - e.g. the ability to interact with real time manned aircraft positioning data, etc etc. Autonomous operational modes!
Great video , the attention to detail is informative , I have learned a lot from your videos . Could you go over FBWA and Cruise mode and which one you prefer in this series ? I have an Apm 2.xx something...and FBWA just puts my plane into a dive , but Cruise mode works great .
As with every painless360 video. i just get more and more into this hobby and just want to do everything. just a cherry on the top when you hear your home country being name dropped. hahaha. keep up the fantastic videos
cool, was looking at it for my big hex, although might be just as well leaving the px4 on it, i just like it's got alot off redundincy built in and it's a pixhawk!! do you know if you can get better telemitry radio's for them somthing like dji lightbridge but a bit cheeper.
The radios I've used that were the easiest to setup were the ones I added to the Nova Pro (see that series). They were the V2 of the 3DR units.. I hope to look at wireless telemetry later in the series..
cool, have a set of 3dr ones thnk there v2 ones, but could never get them to work very well they would only go about 5 yards before they would lose the signal, yet the hobby king ones i have would go alot ferther 50 odd yards or so never did get to the bottom of it.
I love you videos, very educational. Seems like it was just yesterday that I was watching your series on the APM 2.6 but in fact it's been years. I love how you took the time to respond to some of my comments which helped me out so much on my build. But it's time to replace my old APM 2.6, but it just doesn't compare to the 3DR stuff. I also tried some of the DJI stuff but it just turns my TBS Disco into an insta-flip monster. I'm glad you're taking a look at this one. I think I can squeeze a few more years out of my TBS frame.
What would you recommend are good ways to get the very basics of making RC vehicles? Every time I try to find something online it is too complex or doesn't provide enough information
Sir: Have you ever thought about making a series of video's on Data Flash Logs? IMO ArduPilot just gives a hint of what they can be used for but not how to really obtain the info and how to read the info,whats ok and whats not well it's a thought Thanks
Lucky You, it's been awful all week here but good time to study up and learn more about my hobby since retiring So Thank You and keep up the excellent video's i have upgraded my copter's from APM then Pixhawk and now pixhawk cube watching and re-watching your video's,and now since i had to upgraded MP for the cube my Tarot X8 is't rock solid anymore,MP has changed it looks different with the new ArduPilot Mp theirs more Parms etc
The documentation has kept up with the changes in mission planner, so the wiki and the pages around all of the ardupilot stuff is fantastic The Pixhawk 2.1 series on the channel is showing the latest technology, so that’s probably worth a look as well. Best of luck with the weather, and best of luck with the flying!
This Navio2 looks like a UNO and a APM had a Flight Controller. I'd not heard of these until now, Id like a quick look if ya can get one or a preview. CHEERS!
Another great upload thank you. I’m currently using an apm 2.8 and want to upgrade to the hardware your reviewing here. Curious which port on the pixhawk is the same as the extended function interface output ports on the apm like A1 or A2 for analogue sensor interface. If you could let me know id appreciate it. Many thanks
I've not spotted those ports on the latest Pixhawk. Check the Ardupilot documentation to see what the modern equivalent is. APM is a very old flight controller now....
thanks for the video guys. was wondering if you can use the old Pixhawk version 1 GPS/Compass on the Pixhawk 2 Cube? Or will it only work with the newer GPS unit? Thanks in advance for your time
Hi. Can you tell me please if there Pixhawk 2.1 the cube works with the DJI digital FPV system. If you can control the cube with the DJI remote through the DJI camera unit
Please do a video where you show your entire setup to fly. I followed all your videos to set up the regular pixhawk and got my AP quad flying well, but the issues I had with it was the setup and complexity just to fly it. First I needed my regular rc transmitter, then a fpv monitor mounted to the transmitter (or goggles, but I didn't feel comfortable flying with the gimbal with goggles, plus then you cant see the mission planner screen) and then I needed another tablet or computer to run the mission planner software. So basically I was running the 900mhz, 5.8 ghz and 2.4 ghz. Lots of points of failure, and many times the mission planner connection wouldn't like connecting. I tried running a couple different apps to control it on my tablet, one of them was supposed to let video show up, but I couldn't figure out how that input worked. I eventually just shelved it when I bought the mavic. I would really like for it to have some sort of setup like a dji product, one transmitter and once screen that shows the video and overlays the video with all the settings. HD video would be nice but not required. I have looked all over for videos on how the truly professional aerial photographers set up there rigs, because they are running huge dslr's and stuff and somehow controlling all there settings from there screens but I can't figure out how.
+foxrace0985 if you want to fly a model that has a gimbal and camera attached, most professional pilots actually go to the job in teams of two or three. One is there to actually fly the vehicle using line of sight and mission planner, the second is a cameraman that actually uses the FPV equipment to line up and take the video or still photography. Trying to do all of that yourself is a little bit like trying to juggle..
Does Pixhawk Cube is compatible to Bl_Heli 32 ESC protocol on main outputs and not the aux outputs, as of 2020? Can you make a guide video on pixhawk compatible esc protocols and how to configure them.
I'm having a very hard time finding a good answer about the pixhawk 2.1 cube arming switch... I can arm when safety check is complete by holding down on the switch with no problem, but I can't disarm with the switch after that. I have set parameters for arming by rudder stick right, throttle min and disarm for rudder stick left, throttle min...and that won't disarm as well. I have that last bit to configure, then to the field for ground failsafe test, if that goes well, it's ready for maiden... ...but the arming and disarming looks to be the last issue, and I've checked the wiki, the forums, TH-cam, Google, but no answer...just horror stories of very sudden stops...at the ground Do you know the answer?
I'm going to build a RMRC Anaconda with PH2.1 + RTK + Lidar Lite V3 soon. Looking forward to compare it to my "old" PH1 + M8N + Sonar setup in terms of autolanding precision :)))
I have the Pixhawk 2.1 now, and I need to resolve the 'old' I2C cabling to this new format. Any insights into that?, I have a Lidar and an optical flow-control that I want to continue to use on my camera ship. Other than that, I have been impressed by the quality and the response on the bench so far. Love the videos dude-man!, thanks for spreading the wisdom.
please using the pixhawk with mission planner, i am trying to use the cruis i2c splitter to connect the gps and px4 flow camera but i am not getting any data can you please help
The date of this video is 6/09/17 yet I bought my Pixhawk 2 months ago from 3dr and could only find the Pixhawk Mini. When in enquirered about the Pixhawk I was told I had to buy it from mRobotics. Nothing was mentioned about a Pixhawk 2.1. I have seen no videos on the Pixhawk Mini from 3dr. Please explain.
Hi, I would like to ask you a question. Right now I have arducopter 3.5.4, configuration in x I have the parameter: DISARM_DELAY = 0. so if I stay any time armed in any flight mode, the drone does not disarm. On the other hand, if I practice the following sequence of flight modes: (All this without touching the accelerator, pitch, roll and yaw controls. ONLY TOUCHING THE CHANNELS THAT CONTROL THE MODES) 1st (take off at loiter, initially I manipulate the accelerator channel to raise it to 1500 us, then it stays that way) AUTO (for a while) ____> RTL (once landed I wait 1 second and switch quickly from RTL to AUTO)___> (I wait 1 seconds in auto mode and switch to STABILIZE for 4 seconds) ___> AUTO. There is no problem and this runs well BUT: If I wait more than 1 second once landed after RTL, the drone is disarmed indicating no reason. [it is disarmed in rtl mode, once landed and with the accelerator in the intermediate position] {this did not happen to me in ac 3.2.1} How could I really make the drone not disarm if it is not with my express permission through radio control or other methods in these situations. many thanks
Not sure, I’d have a look in the wiki for more information. Disarming and turning the props off after a successful landing as part of the return to home routine is standard from what I recall. Best of luck!
the intresting thing is that in ac 3.2.1 it works well, if you do RTL (wait for a landing) then you can stay in the ground with the motors off during the time you want, finaly if you changue the mode to STABILIZE the copter will take off (of course because you never touch the sticks including the acelerator and it is alwais in the midlle position 1500 us ) may be if i update to a lower firmware like ac 3.3 "this function" is available
Love the well explaining < subscribed > You explained that this controller is great for all viechles but you never said anything about Helicopter !!!! So is that a fail or something wrong need to be addressed?
sir i have a doubt for this pixhawk what type off connecting wires i can use for like telemetry safety switch etc., or can i use any pixhawk wires or there is any special wires sugesst me sir
What is the difference between a flight controller of these "Pixhawk 2 or just Pixhawk" and a flight controller of the genre Omnibus F4? Can I use an Omnibus F4 or similar (SP racing F4) in a hexacopter ?! Was it a big mistake? And if you really can use it, would it be better to use BetaFlight or Inav? You could make a video "F4 FCB Vs Pixhawk". You could build an Exacopter. I really would like to see more of this this year.
Hey there! First of all thank you for the highly infomative videos! I got a big request for the Pixhawk 2.1 Pro Version espacially in use with the Intel Edison and avoiding ostacles. You told something about it in this video series. Thank you for all!
I can't get the compasses consistent on the pixhawk with mission planner or mavproxy , I continue to receive bad AHRS , something about pos terrain all kinds of crazy stuff . Do I have to pull the pixhawk from the craft or is there a way around this ? The gyros are spinning out of control as compass - motor calibration .
I've not seen that myself, but a quick search of the forum shows lots of others that seem to have experienced this. It's probably worth a read in the forums to see what the common resolutions are. Sorry I can't be of more help, sometimes I just know the answer and sometimes I've never seen it. Happy flying!
I've also had that happen to me. I turned off the other two compass and it worked. Kind of a shame since the pixhask 2.1 is supposed to be about redundancy. This is MY BIG PROBLEM. Wondering if anyone has a fix. The PID loops dont' seem to work. It flies like "jello" and we can't get it to fly well enoug to even try an autotune. and some of our friends say it so far from a good starting point that it wont' autotune before a good battery runs out. Anyone got any ideas?
Hello sir, iam using Misson planner 1.3.52 build 1.3.52. 0 version, while calibrating compass it doesn't show any live calibration option. I also tried 1.3.30 in that map show the 404 error and no map is load.
Hello P360, Thanks for all your videos. If it wasn't for experienced people like you making vids on rc, we all would be doing something other than dealing with electronic. Now for my question, I have a eachine qx95 that ive been flying with no problems. Its all stock with the exceptions of props (HUBSAN). I decided to go flying oneday, and once I started, turned on transmitter and then the quad. As it took off, it began spinning to the right, I did not make any changes to it Pryor to takeoff, checked props which was ok, checked motors they seemed to be ok, changed to a fresh battery, same thing happened, So I can't understand why all of a sudden it wants to spin out of control. Could you help me out on this issue Thanks and happy flying!!!😆
I own a 3dr solo with upgraded M8n chip for GPS and upgraded wifi cards. Is it worth upgrading to the 2.1? I'm looking for reliability. Any way you can explain why it might be worth doing so?
Yes the connectors on the pixhawk are different but what about the connectors on the GPS? You can buy a wire kit for the pixhawk 2 so you can use your old auxiliary equipment by just swapping out the wires. This would suggest that the connectors on equipment are the same for old or new. I would presume the firmware/software wouldn't be an issue, so its a good question!
I'm feeling a contest giveaway after you're done with this board. The worst most uncoordinated flyer wins, sure bit of a bias leg up for me but at $212.89 I have to stick with my old PixHawk $53. Still going.
I expect to be making some more Pixhawk videos about upcoming hardware changes and new options in the end of October and November time. Maybe I'll be able to add a little bit more light to that question then. Stay tuned.
I am planning to talk about this in the next video. You may not remember but the 'official' versions (before the clones arrived on the market) of the APM and PixHawk were very expensive too ;)
I've had very mixed results with the Pixhawk 2.1. I don't think I've been out more than twice and had it ARM without issues. Now using QGroundControl I get a gyro error and it won't ARM and if I change to Ardupilot, install the softwar and try to connect I'm just getting a timeout and it doesn't connect. APM Planner doesn't even recognise the Pixhawk Cube. I'm trying to contact the seller so I can send it back for an exchange or a refund.
I’ve only used Arducopter and Mission Planner with it. Remember to perform the compass calibration at the launch site and wait for a 3D GPS lock before arming. I’d check what the arming issue is with Mission Planner to help you sort it. It shouldn’t be that hard to sort out, Id delete any devices in Windows that appear when it’s plugged in as this sounds like a Windows driver problem (see the wiki). best of luck!
Senaka Udapitiya It's processing power is just outstanding. 32 bit stock, and if you not happy with that, you can slap an additional Intel Edison in the back to add more processing power. Not sure what would you do with it though 😁. And its sensors are triple, not double redundant! ps: it did support RTK GPS!
Auto take off is now selectable as a mode in Arduplane 4.0 so just set it up like any other mode... See my recent Arduplane. Videos for a demo.. Happy flying
Thanks mate!! you are a legend! hardly any info about this on youtube. Im slowly building a Photogrametry platform (hex) and have been waiting for more info about this FC before I buy one.
Thank you, check out the other videos in the playlist. At the moment I'm a little stuck as the version of the software for this isn't out of Beta yet (it's almost there!). I'm not a fan of using beta code in videos - it can change in the final release! :D
The limit is the physical size of the PixHawk itself. You could get one on a 330mm class but going smaller is going to get tricky as frames are designed for standard 30.5mm mounting controllers..
hello sir,i an building quad copter using pixhawk my setup is tarot 400kv motor 40A hobby-wing esc avionics rcb 6i rc pixhawk sir i have done all calibration and setup numbers of time by following your video series.everything going ok but while flying test, pixhwak arm (first by pressing safety switch) then through throttle full left down and quad getting arm and radio also working (seen on mission planner by USB cable) and motor start spinning at some speed automatically and when i increase throttle gradually their is no effect of speed of motor till 50% throttle after 50% throttle motor speed increases. i am not getting what actually going wrong,i also search lot on internet and ask some of my friend how used this flight controller before but they are also not getting what actually getting wrong.after searching i think that problem is in radio(avionics rcb 6i) but in mission planner radio calibration going well and all green bar are moving correct (throttle min is 1004 and max is 2004)and while calibration of esc (all at once with pixhawk) then also motor response after 50%throttle. please help me i have to submit my final year project.hope so u will understand my problem. thanks
I’ve heard of others having this, but I’ve never seen it myself. I’d suggest a good look in the forums. Best of luck, and if you figure out what it is I’d love to know..
I know about this because this has happened with me Follow these steps:- 1. Do ESC BY ESC calibration Meaning: Calibrate each ESC one by one 2. Load the pixhawk or apm firmware using an avr bootloader Guide: th-cam.com/video/8XOgrrz-K0YW/w-d-xo.htmlatch the video how to do that 3. Post this on ardupilot forums and ask for help with logs If nothing helps then you should consider getting a new flight controller Plus, after doing the 1st and 2nd steps, you need to re-calibrate everything again
+RC FREAK MIKEY Thank you for the comment, a lot of the things that I will cover as part of the series will be relevant for the older pixhawk as well. It's a chance for me to have a look at what's new with mission planner, ardupilot, and the pixhawk family. No need to get one just yet, you might be able to do most of it with an older pixhawk clone! Happy flying!
Very good question! It normally takes weeks from when they get their hands on the original. Part of the attraction for this PixHawk version is that it isn't a Clone.. time will tell..
Well the schematics for it have been available here: github.com/proficnc/pixhawk2.1 for 11 months so they have what they need to build it. I wonder though if there will be many clones. The multiple redundant sensors and more sturdy design might mean the cost for Gearbest, Banggood, HobbyKing and others will be too high to offer meaningful clones that conform to the specification. Of course I could be way off, I'm no expert on the hardware design. We shall have to wait and see... :)
YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mission Planner has an update requiring a Microsoft prerequisite and its giving me problems completing the process. I'm wondering if I'm the only one? CHEERS!
You'll need to install the .net framework 4.6.2 for the latest Mission Planner. If you're having problems then install it manually.. (www.microsoft.com/net/framework/versions/net462?source=getdotnet&) Best of luck!
I'm not sure why I couldn't find this, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I tried to get on Patreon homepage last night to increase my donation but couldn't. I want to keep you in the latest and those sensors aren't cheap. Ill try again later. : )
Open source just means you are free to copy/use and potentially modify the designs. Since 3DR produced the original all others are clones. Imagine you painted a picture and said the design was open source and others could reproduce it. If I did so, then it makes sense to call it a clone of your original work. That's what is happening with the Pixhawk family or products.
This flight controller looks pretty but it's so unreliable. I've been working with it for 4 years in the research industry and every time I take off I pray the thing doesnt crash. Unfortunately it does.
Sounds like something is wrong then as I know dozens of professional pilots who rely on them. I'd get an expert to check the model and your preflight process. Best of luck
@@Painless360 My biggest problem is compass variance and bad gyro health. I perform the calibrations of all internal measurements units, compass calibrations, level horizon, literally everything. Upon start up I always get the good to go chime but it's in the air when things get crazy. Flips of death, failure to hold position while on poshold and 3dgps fix, and one very weird one is while on auto mission it performs all the waypoints on waypoint number 1, so it performs all of the turns minus the displacement. I wont get into autotune that gives me chills haha
I'd just like to say a huge thank you for covering this. I've been a stranger to the channel for a good 18months but am well and truly back. Thanks again for being so current.
Welcome back! :D
I was just about to buy a pixhawk, I had no idea there was a new one on the way. So it's worth waiting a couple of months to see what you think of it.
Most of that I'll cover in the series will still be relevant for the existing clone PixHawks about. I'm going to talk about that a little more in the next video.. Happy flying! :D
Watching and studying with great expectations while experimenting with an F3 wing and Inav and a highly modified CX-20 with APM. Thank you for leading the way in smarter, safer and potentially more useful projects in what I feel
is one of the greatest hobbies around.
Thanks Robin, this won't be for everyone but most of what I will cover will also apply to the PixHawk V1 too.. :D
Also keen to see the here+ rtk setup! You might need to get a surveyor out? I'd also suggest sharing pitot tube (+ quick tune of arspd ratio parameter) and camera trigger setup (mobilexcopter or IR remote seem the way to go) for completeness. Pretty ready for long agricultural mapping missions then!
+Ronan Taylor-Ware sounds like you know a little bit about this already! Do you have any videos about these things on your channel?
Hope that you can put your hands on a here+ rtk and a good lidar/height sensor, maybe object avoidance things... would be great for the community, since you are one of the best "educational" content providers in the "hobby" if not the best.
Keep Rocking
Thanks for the idea! I'm planning on a laser altimeter piece as it's very handy when trying the auto-landing! :D
Andrés Ábrego so true dude... well said
Will do! I'm planning on talking about the fact that the APMs and PixHawks out there - are clones. That's not helping the price comparison.. For me, I've been a huge supported of the APM for years but sadly that little 8 bit platform feels like it's coming to the end of the road. For basic GPS, there is now iNav running on a modern F3 based £20 FC.. All covered in the next video..
It's worth noting that the clones aren't necessarily a bad thing. Take a look at these two videos which compare Gearbests clone with the 3dr original. According to the video maker, the Gearbest seems to be better in some ways. th-cam.com/video/4oBbBMa3M44/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/ryr29fXja9Q/w-d-xo.html
If you get a good quality clone of the original pixhawk, then the price differential might be fair if you consider the extra redundancy and Intel Edison connectivity of the Pixhawk 2.1. That might be a better way to think of it... Just my thinking.
Thanks for this. I recently purchased an APM and have had noting but problems trying to connect to MP. Wish I had gone for this package.
Very happy to see that series on your channel. It would be great if you could possibly point out the similarities and the differences between the different types of Pixhawk 2 and also the GPS.
Many thanks for your endless efforts
Thanks for the suggestions. See the later videos in the series. I've covered some of that already and the rest will come as we build.. Happy flying!
Hi Lee, Could you consider looking into ADS-B for collision avoidance with the pixhawk 2. I believe ADS-B receivers are available for the original pixhawk and it would be a great way to demonstrate with mission planner how RC modellers can be active to participate in future legisaltion. Thx
Thanks for the idea..
We're using PingRX receivers on some and transceivers on others. It works beautifully.
There are 2 versions in the shop, with and without Edison option. Could you explain the difference (except the price -:) Thank you for the great series you do
I will be covering that later in the series. The idea is that by adding an Intel Edison to the Edison capable carrier you'll be able to have complementary software running on it providing extra features like collision avoidance. For most pilots they won't need it! :D
The Edison integration is a very neat hardware implementation for a companion computer. Other computers can also be used, and this (I think?) was always (also) possible with the PixHawk. For me the most exciting possibility here is the companion computer's ability to communicate with and control/command the PixHawk. So we can have a suite of "AutoPilot" programs on the companion, in charge of managing the mission (flying the PixHawk), general navigation, collision avoidance, dynamic rerouteing - e.g. the ability to interact with real time manned aircraft positioning data, etc etc. Autonomous operational modes!
Been waiting for this one! Buying one for my Quanum 680UC. Still deciding on the right endurance motor/esc setup...Thanks!
Great video , the attention to detail is informative , I have learned a lot from your videos . Could you go over FBWA and Cruise mode and which one you prefer in this series ? I have an Apm 2.xx something...and FBWA just puts my plane into a dive , but Cruise mode works great .
+Peter Venzor I've made a video in the series covering the modes. FBWA is the one I use the most for general pootling about..
As with every painless360 video. i just get more and more into this hobby and just want to do everything. just a cherry on the top when you hear your home country being name dropped. hahaha. keep up the fantastic videos
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cool, was looking at it for my big hex, although might be just as well leaving the px4 on it, i just like it's got alot off redundincy built in and it's a pixhawk!! do you know if you can get better telemitry radio's for them somthing like dji lightbridge but a bit cheeper.
The radios I've used that were the easiest to setup were the ones I added to the Nova Pro (see that series). They were the V2 of the 3DR units.. I hope to look at wireless telemetry later in the series..
cool, have a set of 3dr ones thnk there v2 ones, but could never get them to work very well they would only go about 5 yards before they would lose the signal, yet the hobby king ones i have would go alot ferther 50 odd yards or so never did get to the bottom of it.
Look at the RFD 900 telemetry radios by RF Designs. It provides faster telemetry at exponentially greater distances...miles and miles.
I love you videos, very educational. Seems like it was just yesterday that I was watching your series on the APM 2.6 but in fact it's been years. I love how you took the time to respond to some of my comments which helped me out so much on my build. But it's time to replace my old APM 2.6, but it just doesn't compare to the 3DR stuff. I also tried some of the DJI stuff but it just turns my TBS Disco into an insta-flip monster. I'm glad you're taking a look at this one. I think I can squeeze a few more years out of my TBS frame.
What would you recommend are good ways to get the very basics of making RC vehicles? Every time I try to find something online it is too complex or doesn't provide enough information
Check out the playlists. Those called 'Introduction to' or 'for beginners' are aimed at new people.. Best of luck
Sir: Have you ever thought about making a series of video's on Data Flash Logs? IMO ArduPilot just gives a hint of what they can be used for but not how to really obtain the info and how to read the info,whats ok and whats not well it's a thought Thanks
Already done. Google 'logfiles Painless360' to see the video. Happy flying!
Thank You I'll be watching cause it's raining here in Fla
We are the wrong way round as it's beautifully sunny and warm here in the UK! :D
Lucky You, it's been awful all week here but good time to study up and learn more about my hobby since retiring So Thank You and keep up the excellent video's i have upgraded my copter's from APM then Pixhawk and now pixhawk cube watching and re-watching your video's,and now since i had to upgraded MP for the cube my Tarot X8 is't rock solid anymore,MP has changed it looks different with the new ArduPilot Mp theirs more Parms etc
The documentation has kept up with the changes in mission planner, so the wiki and the pages around all of the ardupilot stuff is fantastic The Pixhawk 2.1 series on the channel is showing the latest technology, so that’s probably worth a look as well. Best of luck with the weather, and best of luck with the flying!
Hello! Good to see your series about pixhawk 2.1! Is there any chance of making another one for Navio2? Thanks!
Thanks for the idea, maybe I can get one once this series is finished.. Hmmm.. food for thought! :D
This Navio2 looks like a UNO and a APM had a Flight Controller. I'd not heard of these until now, Id like a quick look if ya can get one or a preview. CHEERS!
Another great upload thank you. I’m currently using an apm 2.8 and want to upgrade to the hardware your reviewing here. Curious which port on the pixhawk is the same as the extended function interface output ports on the apm like A1 or A2 for analogue sensor interface. If you could let me know id appreciate it. Many thanks
I've not spotted those ports on the latest Pixhawk. Check the Ardupilot documentation to see what the modern equivalent is. APM is a very old flight controller now....
thanks for the video guys. was wondering if you can use the old Pixhawk version 1 GPS/Compass on the Pixhawk 2 Cube? Or will it only work with the newer GPS unit? Thanks in advance for your time
Not sure, I've always got the newer GPS unit for the Pixhawk Cube. Best of luck
Hi.
Can you tell me please if there Pixhawk 2.1 the cube works with the DJI digital FPV system.
If you can control the cube with the DJI remote through the DJI camera unit
Please see my DJI Digital videos. I cover this in detail there. SBUS - Yes. Telemetry/OSD - no.
Please do a video where you show your entire setup to fly. I followed all your videos to set up the regular pixhawk and got my AP quad flying well, but the issues I had with it was the setup and complexity just to fly it. First I needed my regular rc transmitter, then a fpv monitor mounted to the transmitter (or goggles, but I didn't feel comfortable flying with the gimbal with goggles, plus then you cant see the mission planner screen) and then I needed another tablet or computer to run the mission planner software. So basically I was running the 900mhz, 5.8 ghz and 2.4 ghz. Lots of points of failure, and many times the mission planner connection wouldn't like connecting. I tried running a couple different apps to control it on my tablet, one of them was supposed to let video show up, but I couldn't figure out how that input worked. I eventually just shelved it when I bought the mavic. I would really like for it to have some sort of setup like a dji product, one transmitter and once screen that shows the video and overlays the video with all the settings. HD video would be nice but not required. I have looked all over for videos on how the truly professional aerial photographers set up there rigs, because they are running huge dslr's and stuff and somehow controlling all there settings from there screens but I can't figure out how.
+foxrace0985 if you want to fly a model that has a gimbal and camera attached, most professional pilots actually go to the job in teams of two or three. One is there to actually fly the vehicle using line of sight and mission planner, the second is a cameraman that actually uses the FPV equipment to line up and take the video or still photography. Trying to do all of that yourself is a little bit like trying to juggle..
Does Pixhawk Cube is compatible to Bl_Heli 32 ESC protocol on main outputs and not the aux outputs, as of 2020? Can you make a guide video on pixhawk compatible esc protocols and how to configure them.
All in the wiki... Google something like 'ardupilot blheli32' and you'll find it. Best of luck!
Great videos! This was real helpful! I have a question, I already have an old PH FC. Do you know if the sensonrs I have would work with the 2.1?
They should do, it's all about the software. See the videos later in the series about telemetry.
I'm having a very hard time finding a good answer about the pixhawk 2.1 cube arming switch...
I can arm when safety check is complete by holding down on the switch with no problem, but I can't disarm with the switch after that.
I have set parameters for arming by rudder stick right, throttle min and disarm for rudder stick left, throttle min...and that won't disarm as well.
I have that last bit to configure, then to the field for ground failsafe test, if that goes well, it's ready for maiden...
...but the arming and disarming looks to be the last issue, and I've checked the wiki, the forums, TH-cam, Google, but no answer...just horror stories of very sudden stops...at the ground
Do you know the answer?
Good info I'm looking forward for the full series. I have seen 2/6 but I was hoping to see 3/6 this week. Is it coming out this week?
+Brian L Murphy the series will continue soon and finish during July..
I'm going to build a RMRC Anaconda with PH2.1 + RTK + Lidar Lite V3 soon. Looking forward to compare it to my "old" PH1 + M8N + Sonar setup in terms of autolanding precision :)))
I am asking why you have not had a series on the Pixhawk Mini?
+Tom Ferguson why? Should I have?
I have the Pixhawk 2.1 now, and I need to resolve the 'old' I2C cabling to this new format. Any insights into that?, I have a Lidar and an optical flow-control that I want to continue to use on my camera ship.
Other than that, I have been impressed by the quality and the response on the bench so far. Love the videos dude-man!, thanks for spreading the wisdom.
Not sure, I'll look to cover that as we get into the series..
Are there any cheaper alternatives to the Here2 GPS module , that will work with this Pixhawk 2.1 ?
I've not used anything else (except the RTK GPS units) on a PixHawk CUBE.. Best of luck!
Planning to build a manned aircraft for fun using Tmotor U15 and flame 180a esc. Can you recommend this flight controller? Thank you in advance.
I've never used it for something like that so very tricky to offer any advice. Best of luck with it! :D
please using the pixhawk with mission planner, i am trying to use the cruis i2c splitter to connect the gps and px4 flow camera but i am not getting any data can you please help
I've only done it with CANBus here.... Best of luck th-cam.com/video/L6gyeE3Q22A/w-d-xo.html
Is that an rtk GPS?
The date of this video is 6/09/17 yet I bought my Pixhawk 2 months ago from 3dr and could only find the Pixhawk Mini. When in enquirered about the Pixhawk I was told I had to buy it from mRobotics. Nothing was mentioned about a Pixhawk 2.1. I have seen no videos on the Pixhawk Mini from 3dr. Please explain.
+Tom Ferguson not sure what you are asking.. I'd go back to them if they didn't help you. Best of luck!
Hi, I would like to ask you a question. Right now I have arducopter 3.5.4, configuration in x I have the parameter: DISARM_DELAY = 0. so if I stay any time armed in any flight mode, the drone does not disarm. On the other hand, if I practice the following sequence of flight modes: (All this without touching the accelerator, pitch, roll and yaw controls. ONLY TOUCHING THE CHANNELS THAT CONTROL THE MODES) 1st (take off at loiter, initially I manipulate the accelerator channel to raise it to 1500 us, then it stays that way) AUTO (for a while) ____> RTL (once landed I wait 1 second and switch quickly from RTL to AUTO)___> (I wait 1 seconds in auto mode and switch to STABILIZE for 4 seconds) ___> AUTO. There is no problem and this runs well BUT: If I wait more than 1 second once landed after RTL, the drone is disarmed indicating no reason. [it is disarmed in rtl mode, once landed and with the accelerator in the intermediate position] {this did not happen to me in ac 3.2.1} How could I really make the drone not disarm if it is not with my express permission through radio control or other methods in these situations. many thanks
Not sure, I’d have a look in the wiki for more information. Disarming and turning the props off after a successful landing as part of the return to home routine is standard from what I recall. Best of luck!
thank you for your answer
the intresting thing is that in ac 3.2.1 it works well, if you do RTL (wait for a landing) then you can stay in the ground with the motors off during the time you want, finaly if you changue the mode to STABILIZE the copter will take off (of course because you never touch the sticks including the acelerator and it is alwais in the midlle position 1500 us )
may be if i update to a lower firmware like ac 3.3 "this function" is available
Sir Can you please post rest of 2.1 pixhawk videos
What is the best way to run the Pixhawk using a dedicated battery while still retaining the monitoring of the main battery?
Have a look at the battery2 connection. There are secondary BECs available for it.. best of luck!
Love the well explaining < subscribed >
You explained that this controller is great for all viechles but you never said anything about Helicopter !!!! So is that a fail or something wrong need to be addressed?
Welcome to the channel. Indeed it does - ardupilot.org/copter/docs/traditional-helicopters.html
sir i have a doubt for this pixhawk what type off connecting wires i can use for like telemetry safety switch etc., or can i use any pixhawk wires or there is any special wires sugesst me sir
Please watch the entire series, I cover all of the things you need to know to set it up. Best of luck!
@@Painless360 thank you sir but I just want about the pins type and wire type sir
Hello. Can pixhawk cube support Dshot ESC. I want to set this autopilot for fixed wing vtol tailsitter. What kind of esc I should use. Thank
Yep, all in the docs.. ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-dshot.html
Hi what could be the reason why my cube is giving high gps errors like high hdop error.
Could be due to lots of things - interference on the model, bad antenna placement.. What things have you already tried?
what is RTK is ? and is can connect to pixhawk 1 ??? and whats advantage got ???
A quick Google search for 'rtk GPS ardupilot' found this handy page that might help - ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-here-plus-gps.html
What is the difference between a flight controller of these "Pixhawk 2 or just Pixhawk" and a flight controller of the genre Omnibus F4?
Can I use an Omnibus F4 or similar (SP racing F4) in a hexacopter ?!
Was it a big mistake? And if you really can use it, would it be better to use BetaFlight or Inav?
You could make a video "F4 FCB Vs Pixhawk". You could build an Exacopter. I really would like to see more of this this year.
+Daniel Inácio see my video on flight controller comparisons that I did around summer last year that should answer all of these questions.
Thank you for answering
do you or are you doing an Introduction and set up for wing plane to PixHawk 4
I’m still looking for a model that it will fit in. That separate board makes it a lot trickier..
@@Painless360 how about the Gemini V2, or the drak they are large planes for long distance flying, just a thought
would you suggest this over the dji n3 or a3? im absolutely intrigued by this unit but intimidated to be honest.
Can't find any videos for installation on helicopters.. will this work?
Yep. See the wiki. Best of luck!
Where is the best place to buy a pixhawk 2.1? Can you suggest me an online store that can ship to India?
No idea, I only order things to be delivered here in the UK.. Best of luck!
well thanks @@Painless360
Hey there! First of all thank you for the highly infomative videos! I got a big request for the Pixhawk 2.1 Pro Version espacially in use with the Intel Edison and avoiding ostacles. You told something about it in this video series. Thank you for all!
I will be looking at it but not sure about the Edison support as I don't have one.. Stay tuned and thanks for the idea!
I want to buy 3 sets of pixhawk2.1+GPS sets. Where can I buy them at the best price?
Depends on where you are in the world but I get mine from 3dxr.co.uk
Can you make a video showing setting it up on a drone.
Sorry, I only have one and it's in the plane until I get to the end of this series. The setup is almost exactly the same though..
Painless360 no problem that's cool, can you do it when your done with the series? And something with obstacle avoidance would be great to
I can't get the compasses consistent on the pixhawk with mission planner or mavproxy , I continue to receive bad AHRS , something about pos terrain all kinds of crazy stuff . Do I have to pull the pixhawk from the craft or is there a way around this ? The gyros are spinning out of control as compass - motor calibration .
I've not seen that myself, but a quick search of the forum shows lots of others that seem to have experienced this. It's probably worth a read in the forums to see what the common resolutions are. Sorry I can't be of more help, sometimes I just know the answer and sometimes I've never seen it. Happy flying!
Have that happen to me to
I've also had that happen to me. I turned off the other two compass and it worked. Kind of a shame since the pixhask 2.1 is supposed to be about redundancy. This is MY BIG PROBLEM. Wondering if anyone has a fix. The PID loops dont' seem to work. It flies like "jello" and we can't get it to fly well enoug to even try an autotune. and some of our friends say it so far from a good starting point that it wont' autotune before a good battery runs out. Anyone got any ideas?
Hello sir, iam using Misson planner 1.3.52 build 1.3.52. 0 version, while calibrating compass it doesn't show any live calibration option. I also tried 1.3.30 in that map show the 404 error and no map is load.
Try another MAP provider, you can choose them on that screen. I sometimes get that too..
Hello P360, Thanks for all your videos. If it wasn't for experienced people like you making vids on rc, we all would be doing something other than dealing with electronic. Now for my question, I have a eachine qx95 that ive been flying with no problems. Its all stock with the exceptions of props (HUBSAN). I decided to go flying oneday, and once I started, turned on transmitter and then the quad. As it took off, it began spinning to the right, I did not make any changes to it Pryor to takeoff, checked props which was ok, checked motors they seemed to be ok, changed to a fresh battery, same thing happened, So I can't understand why all of a sudden it wants to spin out of control. Could you help me out on this issue
Thanks and happy flying!!!😆
+Home Dronen is check the trim on the radio for the rudder hasn’t moved... best of luck!
I own a 3dr solo with upgraded M8n chip for GPS and upgraded wifi cards. Is it worth upgrading to the 2.1? I'm looking for reliability. Any way you can explain why it might be worth doing so?
+Emmanuel Dedobets no idea, sorry. I don't have a 3DR solo so don't have any experience with it. Happy flying!
Any chance a BeagleBone Blue tutorial is on the horizon?
Hello, do you know if this new GPS Here is compatible with old one pixhawk?
I doubt it, the connectors are very different..
Yes the connectors on the pixhawk are different but what about the connectors on the GPS? You can buy a wire kit for the pixhawk 2 so you can use your old auxiliary equipment by just swapping out the wires. This would suggest that the connectors on equipment are the same for old or new. I would presume the firmware/software wouldn't be an issue, so its a good question!
The connectors are different but there is documentation on the Ardupilot site on how to connect the Here GPS to Pixhawk 1. It's fairly simple to do.
masha Allah ... I don’t how I missed this series, thank you brother
I'm feeling a contest giveaway after you're done with this board. The worst most uncoordinated flyer wins, sure bit of a bias leg up for me but at $212.89 I have to stick with my old PixHawk $53. Still going.
Keep at it ! :D
"Keep at it " we call that beatin a dead horse :))
Is pixhawk 2.1 gets intel hardware inside it when we get it as new box or we need to install intel In that separately by purchasing another one ??
I expect to be making some more Pixhawk videos about upcoming hardware changes and new options in the end of October and November time. Maybe I'll be able to add a little bit more light to that question then. Stay tuned.
where is a good forum to get help with the pixhawk 2?
+pat ballard I’ve not found one. If you do, please post a link..
Should do a navio2 review
Thanks for the idea! :D
pixhawk 2.1 is VERY expensive comparing it to the lixhawk lite or regular pixhawk 2.4.6... Is it also as much better as the price is higher?
I am planning to talk about this in the next video. You may not remember but the 'official' versions (before the clones arrived on the market) of the APM and PixHawk were very expensive too ;)
Thanks for the video, Now I'm looking to buy a PIXHAWK for Flight Control, thanks again!
I've had very mixed results with the Pixhawk 2.1. I don't think I've been out more than twice and had it ARM without issues. Now using QGroundControl I get a gyro error and it won't ARM and if I change to Ardupilot, install the softwar and try to connect I'm just getting a timeout and it doesn't connect. APM Planner doesn't even recognise the Pixhawk Cube. I'm trying to contact the seller so I can send it back for an exchange or a refund.
I’ve only used Arducopter and Mission Planner with it. Remember to perform the compass calibration at the launch site and wait for a 3D GPS lock before arming. I’d check what the arming issue is with Mission Planner to help you sort it. It shouldn’t be that hard to sort out, Id delete any devices in Windows that appear when it’s plugged in as this sounds like a Windows driver problem (see the wiki). best of luck!
AWESOME. I have been waiting to hear your take on the Pixhawk 2
:D So far, I'm impressed (but then I should be for the price - right ;) ). Software outside of Mission Planner is catching up.. Stay tuned!
Hi thanks for the video ,so this FC better then Dji N3 and Dji A3 ?
No idea, sorry. Don't use DJI kit here..
Senaka Udapitiya It's processing power is just outstanding. 32 bit stock, and if you not happy with that, you can slap an additional Intel Edison in the back to add more processing power. Not sure what would you do with it though 😁. And its sensors are triple, not double redundant!
ps: it did support RTK GPS!
how do I use this controller for auto takeoff
Auto take off is now selectable as a mode in Arduplane 4.0 so just set it up like any other mode... See my recent Arduplane. Videos for a demo.. Happy flying
thanks
Thanks mate!! you are a legend! hardly any info about this on youtube. Im slowly building a Photogrametry platform (hex) and have been waiting for more info about this FC before I buy one.
Thank you, check out the other videos in the playlist. At the moment I'm a little stuck as the version of the software for this isn't out of Beta yet (it's almost there!). I'm not a fan of using beta code in videos - it can change in the final release! :D
Is is compatible with flysky i6 transmitter???
Should be. Make sure the receiver can talk PPM or SBUS..
looks like the standard suite has increased in price! Its now £238
what is the minimum frame size required for pixHawk 2.4.8?
The limit is the physical size of the PixHawk itself. You could get one on a 330mm class but going smaller is going to get tricky as frames are designed for standard 30.5mm mounting controllers..
hello sir,i an building quad copter using pixhawk my setup is
tarot 400kv motor
40A hobby-wing esc
avionics rcb 6i rc
pixhawk
sir i have done all calibration and setup numbers of time by following your video series.everything going ok but while flying test, pixhwak arm (first by pressing safety switch) then through throttle full left down and quad getting arm and radio also working (seen on mission planner by USB cable) and motor start spinning at some speed automatically and when i increase throttle gradually their is no effect of speed of motor till 50% throttle after 50% throttle motor speed increases.
i am not getting what actually going wrong,i also search lot on internet and ask some of my friend how used this flight controller before but they are also not getting what actually getting wrong.after searching i think that problem is in radio(avionics rcb 6i) but in mission planner radio calibration going well and all green bar are moving correct (throttle min is 1004 and max is 2004)and while calibration of esc (all at once with pixhawk) then also motor response after 50%throttle.
please help me i have to submit my final year project.hope so u will understand my problem.
thanks
I’ve heard of others having this, but I’ve never seen it myself. I’d suggest a good look in the forums. Best of luck, and if you figure out what it is I’d love to know..
I know about this because this has happened with me
Follow these steps:-
1. Do ESC BY ESC calibration
Meaning: Calibrate each ESC one by one
2. Load the pixhawk or apm firmware using an avr bootloader
Guide: th-cam.com/video/8XOgrrz-K0YW/w-d-xo.htmlatch the video how to do that
3. Post this on ardupilot forums and ask for help with logs
If nothing helps then you should consider getting a new flight controller
Plus, after doing the 1st and 2nd steps, you need to re-calibrate everything again
@@Painless360 I want to ask you how you haven't had any problems with the pixhawk and the apm
@@paarths.5281 nope, not if you follow my setup videos. Best of luck
What is Edison?
+Tom Ferguson an all in one computer on a board. More in later videos. Google 'Intel Edison' to find out more..
You just had to make a video on this, ill need to get one now, keep up the good work dude
+RC FREAK MIKEY Thank you for the comment, a lot of the things that I will cover as part of the series will be relevant for the older pixhawk as well. It's a chance for me to have a look at what's new with mission planner, ardupilot, and the pixhawk family. No need to get one just yet, you might be able to do most of it with an older pixhawk clone! Happy flying!
How long before the clones come? ;)
Very good question! It normally takes weeks from when they get their hands on the original. Part of the attraction for this PixHawk version is that it isn't a Clone.. time will tell..
Well the schematics for it have been available here: github.com/proficnc/pixhawk2.1 for 11 months so they have what they need to build it. I wonder though if there will be many clones. The multiple redundant sensors and more sturdy design might mean the cost for Gearbest, Banggood, HobbyKing and others will be too high to offer meaningful clones that conform to the specification. Of course I could be way off, I'm no expert on the hardware design.
We shall have to wait and see... :)
excellent review again! Thanks for these!
You're welcome, let me know what you want to see..
Very cool, but why sooo expensive ? =O
It's not a clone (yet!) ;)
Such great timing for me :) (as usual thanks as always)
:D Let me know anything in particular you want to see..
YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mission Planner has an update requiring a Microsoft prerequisite and its giving me problems completing the process. I'm wondering if I'm the only one? CHEERS!
You'll need to install the .net framework 4.6.2 for the latest Mission Planner. If you're having problems then install it manually.. (www.microsoft.com/net/framework/versions/net462?source=getdotnet&) Best of luck!
I'm not sure why I couldn't find this, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I tried to get on Patreon homepage last night to increase my donation but couldn't. I want to keep you in the latest and those sensors aren't cheap. Ill try again later. : )
Pixhawk strength or arducopter strength
+Alpim Binoqulov pixhawk is the hardware and arducopter is the software. So the answer is both! Happy flying
How can there be "clones" of something that is open source hardware???
David Kaden Maybe clones is the wrong name for it. 3DR is considered the first to come out with it ad others copy it
Great answer! :D
Open source just means you are free to copy/use and potentially modify the designs. Since 3DR produced the original all others are clones.
Imagine you painted a picture and said the design was open source and others could reproduce it. If I did so, then it makes sense to call it a clone of your original work. That's what is happening with the Pixhawk family or products.
looks really intresting
sir waiting for the second part
+kunal tanwani use the playlists;)
RTK, LiDAR and avoidance system please! Will send you some biscuits ;-)
so, pixhawk 2.1 or pixhack 3.0?
I'm not looking at the PixHack 3.0.. Best of luck.
Look forward to your pixhawk 2.1 review, not much real world data out there yet.
Great video..
excellent --
Pix2 looks like it weighs more than my entire Pix1 quad
This flight controller looks pretty but it's so unreliable. I've been working with it for 4 years in the research industry and every time I take off I pray the thing doesnt crash. Unfortunately it does.
Sounds like something is wrong then as I know dozens of professional pilots who rely on them. I'd get an expert to check the model and your preflight process. Best of luck
@@Painless360 My biggest problem is compass variance and bad gyro health. I perform the calibrations of all internal measurements units, compass calibrations, level horizon, literally everything. Upon start up I always get the good to go chime but it's in the air when things get crazy. Flips of death, failure to hold position while on poshold and 3dgps fix, and one very weird one is while on auto mission it performs all the waypoints on waypoint number 1, so it performs all of the turns minus the displacement. I wont get into autotune that gives me chills haha
, sounds like you're flight controller may have a problem. I have seen the odd one with issues that caused some really weird things to happen.
@@Painless360 Yep, I'm gonna keep doing research on it and see what's going on with it.