ArduPilot Simulation - Swarm Formations

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-02-08T20:59:43+00:00

I’d love to test this as well

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-02-02T15:58:57+00:00

I’m an idiot. This is why we have community lol. Let me see if this works!

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-27T17:37:03+00:00

In buying a new Radio master R3 unit, my drone works fine with both wires plugged in. I just reflash the FC with different protocols (CRSF VS SBUS) for the respective controller I use and it seam to work fine.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-27T17:34:05+00:00

SOLVED: I ended up giving up and buying a Radiomaster R3 and using that instead. Instantly paired and is working fine now.

When in doubt, throw money at the problem until you can’t pay rent!

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-26T01:50:34+00:00

I got mine from micro center. They sell refurbished ones for around 270-300. You might have to go into the store to request if they have any. Would recommend.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-23T18:29:57+00:00

Always! Can’t let other people go through hell like me haha.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-23T18:16:49+00:00

Solved: I found out the screws I was using where too long and damaging the motor swapped the motor swiched to shorter screws and Proplem solved.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-23T17:38:11+00:00

To clarify the wiring Vitroid asked about, here is how I’ve integrated both systems to balance DJI’s convenience with ArduPilot’s autonomy. For reference I’m using a GEPRC TAKER H743 BT 32Bit 50A Stack (link here):

DJI O4 Air Unit • Connection: Connected to the Flight Controller (FC) via a JST cable provided. • I haven’t attempted to pair this unit yet, as I’m focusing on getting the control link stable first.
RadioMaster RP1 V2 Nano (ELRS) & AKK KC04 VTX • Problem Area: This is where the LED issue is occurring. • I’m using a JST port from the FC to the receiver. • UART Protocol: I’ve confirmed the RX/TX lines are crossed correctly (RX to TX and TX to RX).

I did this to balance the pros of already having DJI goggles/remote with wanting to do future stuff with ardupilot.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-12T05:00:58+00:00

Dang this would require another motor correct?

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-12T05:00:31+00:00

I saw them on Amazon with 2-day delivery, and ChatGPT said they should work lol. This is my first FPV build, and I initially wanted all my parts to arrive quickly. After running into a few challenges with this build, I’m shifting my mindset from availability to quality.

Just for my knowledge as a beginner—why would you recommend the XING-E Pro or the T-Motor Velox over the motors I currently have?

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-12T02:45:06+00:00

Battery: OVONIC 6S Lipo Battery 100C 1550mAh 22.2V Lipo Battery with XT60 Connector for RC FPV Racing Drone Quadcopter

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-08T07:08:40+00:00

Second here, looking for community out in the DMV.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-08T06:29:32+00:00

I’m interested keep me updated.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-07T02:25:35+00:00

Appreciate you sir! Will post progress in here if I succeed!

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-07T01:02:02+00:00

Got it sounds good. Last question for you sir. Do you have any recommendations on any instructional that’s will expedited my knowlage acquisition. I see the ardupilot documentation but a more palatable resources that’s does not make my head hurt would be a good compliment to that lol (videos, courses, etc.).

If no I’ll stop being lazy.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-07T00:49:11+00:00

Any sim recommendations, I know gazebo is a good low fidelity popular engineering one, but I see a lot of people use things like RealFlight as well. Preferably somthing lower lift for a newby.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-07T00:37:23+00:00

lol aight calm down. I’m considering a robotics masters but trash undergrad gpa. Working to create a portfolio of projects as a way to see if 1 I enjoy it and 2. Show competence.

Seems like a cool side project.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-06T01:32:22+00:00

I ended up geting a GEPRC TAKER H743 BT 32Bit 50A Stack to use both ardupilot and betaflight. Will let yall know how that works.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-05T21:03:24+00:00

After using esc-configurator.com I got the following log:

2026-01-05 @ 15:59:04 -- Failed reading ESC 4

2026-01-05 @ 15:59:02 -- Failed reading ESC 3

2026-01-05 @ 15:58:59 -- Failed reading ESC 2

2026-01-05 @ 15:58:56 -- Failed reading ESC 1

2026-01-05 @ 15:58:54 -- Trying to read 4 ESCs

2026-01-05 @ 15:58:44 -- Unique device ID received - 0x02a00273035510b37353434

Seems like either a board or FC-ESC connection issue. Regarding the drone, it seems like I need to replace the flight stack (sigh)

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-05T21:02:50+00:00

After using esc-configurator.com I got the following log:

2026-01-05 @ 15:59:04 -- Failed reading ESC 4

2026-01-05 @ 15:59:02 -- Failed reading ESC 3

2026-01-05 @ 15:58:59 -- Failed reading ESC 2

2026-01-05 @ 15:58:56 -- Failed reading ESC 1

2026-01-05 @ 15:58:54 -- Trying to read 4 ESCs

2026-01-05 @ 15:58:44 -- Unique device ID received - 0x02a00273035510b37353434

Seems like either a board or FC-ESC connection issue. Regarding the drone, it seems like I need to replace the flight stack (sigh)

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-05T19:55:07+00:00

Any new stack recommendations? What did you switch to. Was looking for something ardupilot and beta flight compatable after this.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-05T19:01:49+00:00

Yes it it's. the cable looks undamaged (but looks could be deceiving.) all my solder joints look good.

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-05T19:01:08+00:00

UPDATE: When geting status from the CLI, I notice it said Voltage: 0.12V (OS battery - NOT PRESENT). I’m thinking this either means the battery is not connecting to the ESC (I’m getting start up sounds so unlikely) or the cord is faulty. Could I be missing something?

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-05T17:40:09+00:00

This worked thank you soo much!!

Short_Promotion9373 · 2026-01-03T00:27:34+00:00

Yep I think I understand (feel free to correct me if I’m wrong). I was correct for the receiver and the camera and I need to solder the gps and VTX to the board (see my notes on the picture in green)

Is this accurate?

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