Re: [Paparazzi-devel] Spektrum Receiver

[Tilman Baumann]

On 13/06/12 13:18, Gareth Roberts wrote:
> Hi Tilman,
>
> > Still. I'm not sure how I would define that in the config file.
>
> I've done MAN/AUTO2 before.  You need to set the range really tight 
> for AUTO1 (1501-1502) and use 1000-1500 for MAN & 1503-2000 for AUTO2.
> Initially set it up for MAN/AUTO1 to get the inner loop tuned up. Once 
> it's done, then change it to MAN/AUTO2.
> That said, it would be nice to have AUTO1 too.  Once it's properly set 
> up, it makes landing idiot-proof!

Do you have config snippets perhaps?
I can't quite picture how you did that.
> > and use the momentary switch (trainer switch) to cycle through a 
> > range of manual / Auto1 / Auto2 settings
>
> Toggling might get a bit confusing/dangerous, as there is no instant 
> way to check your mode, especially if you lose telemetry.
>
> > use the momentary switch to give you a way of killing the motors
>
> If this is a fixed-wing (I'm guessing from the modes), I wouldn't 
> worry too much about a kill switch - just don't put it in AUTO2 unless 
> you are prepared for the prop to spin :)

True, I think if I see it crash I rather go in manual and try to glide 
it down. And the prop is not really a problem in my Bixler as it is at 
the back and off the ground.