APM 2.52 Flight Controller Board - Revision history

Admin: /* How to buy */

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How to buy

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	High Resolution Altimeter [[Media:MS5611-01BA03.pdf]]		High Resolution Altimeter [[Media:MS5611-01BA03.pdf]]

	== ~~How to buy~~ ==		== GET ONE ==
	Click here to buy: http://www.geeetech.com/apm252-flight-controller-board-p-858.html		Click here to buy: http://www.geeetech.com/apm252-flight-controller-board-p-858.html

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Documents

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	==Documents==		==Documents==
	3-axis Gyro		3-axis Gyro [[Media:ITG-3200.pdf]]

	3-axis Accelerometer		3-axis Accelerometer [[Media:SCA3000-D01.pdf]]

	3-axis Digital Compass		3-axis Digital Compass [[Media:HMC5883.pdf]]

	~~High Resolution Altimeter~~

			High Resolution Altimeter [[Media:MS5611-01BA03.pdf]]

	== How to buy ==		== How to buy ==
	Click here to buy: http://www.geeetech.com/apm252-flight-controller-board-p-858.html		Click here to buy: http://www.geeetech.com/apm252-flight-controller-board-p-858.html

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Documents

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	High Resolution Altimeter		High Resolution Altimeter


			== How to buy ==
			Click here to buy: http://www.geeetech.com/apm252-flight-controller-board-p-858.html

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LED Describtion

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	Details on how to use it are [http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/AC2_Mission].		Details on how to use it are [http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/AC2_Mission].

	~~==LED Describtion==~~
	*LED A：It gleamed on behalf of the flight control is Disarm (inactive) state, shake will not start the motor control device of throttle. Only keep the remote controller rudder to the right more than 4 seconds to activate A light into light, said the current in the activated state, can fly. In debugging, moves on the ground, to ensure that A lamp in A blink state, lest appear dangerous.
	*LED B：Ignore
	*LED C: Indicates the status of GPS.If the satellite positioning, GPS has found and the LED light.We haven't the GPS positioning, flicker;If there is no GPS, the lights go out.Using GPS flight, should be after electrify until a blue light and then take off.
	*LED RX TX：In data transmission when rapid flashing, such as ground station software connected with USB cable and computer, or when digital radio communication;
	*LED Alive：Whether power or USB connect，it will light all the time.
	==Documents==		==Documents==
	3-axis Gyro		3-axis Gyro

Admin: /* Flight model configuration */

2014-08-18T03:35:14Z

Flight model configuration

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	After you finish the whole configuration, you can assemble the vehicle.		After you finish the whole configuration, you can assemble the vehicle.

	[[File:Assamble_1.jpg]]		[[File:Assamble_1.jpg\|500px\|]]

	[[File:APMassamlbe2.jpg]]		[[File:APMassamlbe2.jpg\|500px\|]]

	[[File:APMwiring.jpg]]		[[File:APMwiring.jpg\|500px\|]]

	==Flying==		==Flying==

Admin: /* Instructions on how to use the board */

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Instructions on how to use the board

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	4)place APM NOSE down.		4)place APM NOSE down.

	[[File:Warning8.jpg~~\|500px\|~~]]		[[File:Warning8.jpg]]

	[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+13.jpg]]		[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+13.jpg\|500px\|]]

	5)place APM NOSE up.		5)place APM NOSE up.

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Instructions on how to use the board

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	4)place APM NOSE down.		4)place APM NOSE down.

	[[File:Warning8.jpg]]		[[File:Warning8.jpg\|500px\|]]

	[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+13.jpg]]		[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+13.jpg]]
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	'''Lock Manually'''		'''Lock Manually'''

	the throttle is at the lowest and the rudder is at the left-most. (PWM value is at the minimum).		the throttle is at the lowest and the rudder is at the left-most. (PWM value is at the minimum).

	'''Close the unclock-idle speed function:'''		'''Close the unclock-idle speed function:'''

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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	[[File:10.jpg\|500px\|]]		[[File:10.jpg\|500px\|]]

	APM is a open source flight control system, it is a multifunction system that can support quadrocopter, as well as aircrafts of fixed -wing, three-axis, 6-axis,8 –axis etc.		APM is a open source flight control system, it is a multifunction system that can support quadrocopter, as well as aircrafts of fixed -wing, three-axis, 6-axis,8 –axis etc.
	APM flight control is a rather mature technique with formidable capabilities: it supports GPS designated cruise and automatic return; supports data transmission to realize the remote receiving of real-time data from the aircraft; supports pan-tilt control technique of professional cameras to ensure anti-vibration aerial photograph; supports peripheral interfaces as airspeed meter and galvanometer to ensure stable flight and low voltage protection of voltage detection in real time.		APM flight control is a rather mature technique with formidable capabilities: it supports GPS designated cruise and automatic return; supports data transmission to realize the remote receiving of real-time data from the aircraft; supports pan-tilt control technique of professional cameras to ensure anti-vibration aerial photograph; supports peripheral interfaces as airspeed meter and galvanometer to ensure stable flight and low voltage protection of voltage detection in real time.

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2014-08-18T03:31:26Z

Instructions on how to use the board

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	[[File:RC STEP.jpg\|500px\|]]		[[File:RC STEP.jpg\|500px\|]]

	[[File:APM RC 1.jpg\|~~500px~~\|]]		[[File:APM RC 1.jpg\|600px\|]]

	[[File:APMRC2.jpg\|500px\|]]		[[File:APMRC2.jpg\|500px\|]]
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	3)Click OK and move all RC sticks and switches to their extreme positions, so the red bars can hit the limits.		3)Click OK and move all RC sticks and switches to their extreme positions, so the red bars can hit the limits.

	[[File:Warning3~~.jpg~~.jpg]]		[[File:Warning3.jpg]]

	4）When the red bar hits the limits, click Click when done to save the calibration. The RC calibration completes after two OK windows popped up.		4）When the red bar hits the limits, click Click when done to save the calibration. The RC calibration completes after two OK windows popped up.
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	Note: if the red bar is not changed when you move the sticks, check if you have connected the receiver rightly and if every channel is corresponded.		Note: if the red bar is not changed when you move the sticks, check if you have connected the receiver rightly and if every channel is corresponded.

	[[File:APMRC 4.jpg]]		[[File:APMRC 4.jpg\|500px\|]]


	'''Compass Calibrad'''		'''Compass Calibrad'''

	[[File:COMPASS NOT CALLIBRATED.jpg]]		[[File:COMPASS NOT CALLIBRATED.jpg\|500px\|]]

	The calibration of compass and accelerometer are under the same menu. Click Mandatory Hardware--Install setup-- Compass, check the corresponding configuration and then click Live Calibrad.		The calibration of compass and accelerometer are under the same menu. Click Mandatory Hardware--Install setup-- Compass, check the corresponding configuration and then click Live Calibrad.

	[[File:APMcompass 1.jpg]]		[[File:APMcompass 1.jpg\|600px\|]]


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	[[File:Warning4.jpg]]		[[File:Warning4.jpg]]

	[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+9.jpg]]		[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+9.jpg\|600px\|]]

	Data will be collected during the rotate, and the system will record the data collected, the Samples data will accumulate constantly. If the data is not changed, please check if you have connected it correctly. A massage box to confirm the data will pop up 60s later; click OK to save the calibration.		Data will be collected during the rotate, and the system will record the data collected, the Samples data will accumulate constantly. If the data is not changed, please check if you have connected it correctly. A massage box to confirm the data will pop up 60s later; click OK to save the calibration.
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	'''Accel Calibrad'''		'''Accel Calibrad'''

	[[File:INS NOT COLIBTATED.jpg]]		[[File:INS NOT COLIBTATED.jpg\|500px\|]]


	Connect APM to PC; open MP and connect. Click Mandatory Hardware-Install setup-Accel Calibrad-START.		Connect APM to PC; open MP and connect. Click Mandatory Hardware-Install setup-Accel Calibrad-START.

	[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+19.jpg]]		[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+19.jpg\|500px\|]]

	1)The following box pops up, reminding you to place you APM board at horizontal level and then press any key to calibrate.		1)The following box pops up, reminding you to place you APM board at horizontal level and then press any key to calibrate.
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	[[File:Warning5.jpg]]		[[File:Warning5.jpg]]

	[[File:APM level.jpg]]		[[File:APM level.jpg\|500px\|]]

	You are going to do the following calibration in the same way according to the instructions.		You are going to do the following calibration in the same way according to the instructions.

	[[File:APMside .jpg]]		[[File:APMside .jpg\|500px\|]]

	2)place APM on its left side.		2)place APM on its left side.
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	[[File:Warning_6.jpg]]		[[File:Warning_6.jpg]]

	[[File:APM left.jpg]]		[[File:APM left.jpg\|500px\|]]

	3) place APM on its right side.		3) place APM on its right side.
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	[[File:Warning7.jpg]]		[[File:Warning7.jpg]]

	[[File:APMright.jpg]]		[[File:APMright.jpg\|500px\|]]

	4)place APM NOSE down.		4)place APM NOSE down.
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	[[File:Warning9.jpg]]		[[File:Warning9.jpg]]

	[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+14.jpg]]		[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+14.jpg\|500px\|]]

	6)place APM on its back.		6)place APM on its back.
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	[[File:Warning 10.jpg]]		[[File:Warning 10.jpg]]

	[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+16.jpg]]		[[File:APM+ó+-¦µ-+16.jpg\|500px\|]]

	Done the 6 directions, the calibration is successful.		Done the 6 directions, the calibration is successful.
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	Note:		Note:
	APM can only be unlocked under the following models: Stabilize，Acro，AltHold，Loiter. If it cannot be unlocked, please check if the flight model is right. You are advised to unlock APM under Stabilize model.		APM can only be unlocked under the following models: Stabilize，Acro，AltHold，Loiter. If it cannot be unlocked, please check if the flight model is right. You are advised to unlock APM under Stabilize model.


	===Flight model configuration===		===Flight model configuration===

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	'''LED indicators details:'''		'''LED indicators details:'''

	1. Light Alive, on the bottom right corner of the board, beside the GPS module interface, is normally on in energized state (dynamic electricity or power supplied by USB).		1. Light Alive, on the bottom right corner of the board, beside the GPS module interface, is normally on in energized state (dynamic electricity or power supplied by USB).

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	==Development Environment setting==		==Development Environment setting==
	===Development Environment setting===		===Development Environment setting===
	[[File:APM connecting.jpg\|~~600px~~\|]]
			[[File:APM connecting.jpg\|700px\|]]

	===File Burning===		===File Burning===
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	Before uploading firmware, you should connect your APM 2.52 flight controller board to the PC with a matching USB cable, make sure the PC has recognized the COM port of APM, open Mission Planner (hereinafter referred to as MP), the select of COM port is in drop-down box on the upper right corner of the home page of MP, choose Arduino Mega 2560, then set the Baud rate as 115200.		Before uploading firmware, you should connect your APM 2.52 flight controller board to the PC with a matching USB cable, make sure the PC has recognized the COM port of APM, open Mission Planner (hereinafter referred to as MP), the select of COM port is in drop-down box on the upper right corner of the home page of MP, choose Arduino Mega 2560, then set the Baud rate as 115200.

	Note:		Note:

	①Do not click connect button, it will be connected automatically during the process of firmware installation; if you have connected it with APM, please do to click Disconnect here or you will receive an error during the installation.		①Do not click connect button, it will be connected automatically during the process of firmware installation; if you have connected it with APM, please do to click Disconnect here or you will receive an error during the installation.

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	3.choose the firmware you want to install.		3.choose the firmware you want to install.

	[[File:APMfirmware choose.jpg\|~~500px~~\|]]		[[File:APMfirmware choose.jpg\|700px\|]]

	4. Click Install Firmware, the latest firmware downloaded automatically from the internet will appear on the right side of the interface in form of images corresponding to the model of the aircraft and the name of the firmware. You just need to click the image, MP will finish the following automatically, no need for manual intervene, including downloading the firmware, connecting it to APM, writing and verifying the program and disconnecting it. If you want to use a history version, please click Beta firmware pick previous Firmware on the bottom right corner. Choose the firmware you need in the drop-down box.		4. Click Install Firmware, the latest firmware downloaded automatically from the internet will appear on the right side of the interface in form of images corresponding to the model of the aircraft and the name of the firmware. You just need to click the image, MP will finish the following automatically, no need for manual intervene, including downloading the firmware, connecting it to APM, writing and verifying the program and disconnecting it. If you want to use a history version, please click Beta firmware pick previous Firmware on the bottom right corner. Choose the firmware you need in the drop-down box.
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	Note:		Note:

	① Do not click connect button, it will be connected automatically during the process of firmware installation; if you have connected it with APM, please do to click Disconnect here or you will receive an error during the installation.		① Do not click connect button, it will be connected automatically during the process of firmware installation; if you have connected it with APM, please do to click Disconnect here or you will receive an error during the installation.

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	2) Upon uploading a firmware of new version to APM 2.52 board, there are three things you need to do first:① calibrate the Radio Calibrad ② calibrate the accelerometer ③ calibrate the compass, the calibration which will affect the unlock process, and red prompts will appear continually on the interface of MP:		2) Upon uploading a firmware of new version to APM 2.52 board, there are three things you need to do first:① calibrate the Radio Calibrad ② calibrate the accelerometer ③ calibrate the compass, the calibration which will affect the unlock process, and red prompts will appear continually on the interface of MP:

	[[File:RC not calibrated.jpg]]		[[File:RC not calibrated.jpg\|500px\|]]

	'''Radio Calibrad'''		'''Radio Calibrad'''
	1)First, connect your receiver to the APM control board,(refer to the pictures below, 3-4,3-5,3-6）.Then connect them to PC with a USB cable, (you can also connect through data transmission). Then, turn on the transmitting terminal of your remote controller, run MP, and you can select the COM port and Baud rate according to the following steps. Last, click connect --Install setup——Mandatory Hardware——Radio Calibrated.		1)First, connect your receiver to the APM control board,(refer to the pictures below, 3-4,3-5,3-6）.Then connect them to PC with a USB cable, (you can also connect through data transmission). Then, turn on the transmitting terminal of your remote controller, run MP, and you can select the COM port and Baud rate according to the following steps. Last, click connect --Install setup——Mandatory Hardware——Radio Calibrated.

	[[File:RC STEP.jpg]]		[[File:RC STEP.jpg\|500px\|]]

	[[File:APM RC 1.jpg]]		[[File:APM RC 1.jpg\|500px\|]]

	[[File:APMRC2.jpg]]		[[File:APMRC2.jpg\|500px\|]]

	[[File:RC3.jpg]]		[[File:RC3.jpg\|500px\|]]

	2)Click the calibration button, you will receive the following two prompt massages,( That is very important, you are advised to connect USB and receiver to the APM board only in this step)		2)Click the calibration button, you will receive the following two prompt massages,( That is very important, you are advised to connect USB and receiver to the APM board only in this step)