{"action":"created","issue":{"url":"https://api.github.com/repos/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/4759","repository_url":"https://api.github.com/repos/ArduPilot/ardupilot","labels_url":"https://api.github.com/repos/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/4759/labels{/name}","comments_url":"https://api.github.com/repos/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/4759/comments","events_url":"https://api.github.com/repos/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/4759/events","html_url":"https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/4759","id":174407462,"number":4759,"title":"Waypoints saved to SD card to increase count from 724","user":{"login":"freyapilot2002","id":4430075,"avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/4430075?v=3","gravatar_id":"","url":"https://api.github.com/users/freyapilot2002","html_url":"https://github.com/freyapilot2002","followers_url":"https://api.github.com/users/freyapilot2002/followers","following_url":"https://api.github.com/users/freyapilot2002/following{/other_user}","gists_url":"https://api.github.com/users/freyapilot2002/gists{/gist_id}","starred_url":"https://api.github.com/users/freyapilot2002/starred{/owner}{/repo}","subscriptions_url":"https://api.github.com/users/freyapilot2002/subscriptions","organizations_url":"https://api.github.com/users/freyapilot2002/orgs","repos_url":"https://api.github.com/users/freyapilot2002/repos","events_url":"https://api.github.com/users/freyapilot2002/events{/privacy}","received_events_url":"https://api.github.com/users/freyapilot2002/received_events","type":"User","site_admin":false},"labels":[],"state":"closed","locked":false,"assignee":null,"assignees":[],"milestone":null,"comments":10,"created_at":"2016-09-01T00:04:13Z","updated_at":"2016-09-01T17:31:30Z","closed_at":"2016-09-01T00:07:26Z","body":"#### Issue details\r\nIs it possible to save the waypoints to the SD card rather than the eeprom?\r\nWe have many missions that using do_digicam control is not a viable option.\r\nPrevious request was closed because of the increase to 724 points. This is not enough. We have several areas that require close to 4000 waypoints because of our 9m camera triggering.\r\n\r\n#### Version\r\n3.2.1 Octa Copter X8\r\n\r\n#### Platform\r\n[  ] All\r\n[  ] AntennaTracker\r\n[ x] Copter\r\n[  ] Plane\r\n[  ] Rover\r\n\r\n#### Airframe type\r\nX8 Octa Copter\r\n\r\n#### Hardware type\r\nPixHawk\r\n\r\n#### Logs\r\n_Please provide a link to any relevant logs that show the issue_\r\n\r\n"},"comment":{"url":"https://api.github.com/repos/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/comments/244152200","html_url":"https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/4759#issuecomment-244152200","issue_url":"https://api.github.com/repos/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/4759","id":244152200,"user":{"login":"magicrub","id":4782875,"avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/4782875?v=3","gravatar_id":"","url":"https://api.github.com/users/magicrub","html_url":"https://github.com/magicrub","followers_url":"https://api.github.com/users/magicrub/followers","following_url":"https://api.github.com/users/magicrub/following{/other_user}","gists_url":"https://api.github.com/users/magicrub/gists{/gist_id}","starred_url":"https://api.github.com/users/magicrub/starred{/owner}{/repo}","subscriptions_url":"https://api.github.com/users/magicrub/subscriptions","organizations_url":"https://api.github.com/users/magicrub/orgs","repos_url":"https://api.github.com/users/magicrub/repos","events_url":"https://api.github.com/users/magicrub/events{/privacy}","received_events_url":"https://api.github.com/users/magicrub/received_events","type":"User","site_admin":false},"created_at":"2016-09-01T17:31:29Z","updated_at":"2016-09-01T17:31:29Z","body":"The way point count max is much much higher on Linux boards, May be best to\nuse that.\n\nOn Sep 1, 2016 10:06 AM, \"Iam Bouret\" <notifications@github.com> wrote:\n\n> It's certainly possible, but mavlink has latency and dropped packets. If\n> you watch during a mapping mission, you will notice s few of the green\n> camera icons get missed. Looking back at the dataflash logs you see that\n> the camera did fire, but Mission Planner didn't catch it.\n> I use FPV on all my aircraft. I use the audio channel to hear my onboard\n> voltage alarm which I trust more than MP, especially because it tells me\n> about every cell. You could set it up to use the audio channel to send\n> feedback from your \"glorified gum ball machine\". This would be more\n> reliable.\n>\n> I'd love to see more waypoints. There are case I've run into where\n> CAM_TRIGG_DIST is not desired. Mapping in very mountainous terrain\n> sometimes you can't use the automatic Survey Grid and you need each photo\n> location to be exactly on point.\n> In years past the solution discussed was to allow the SDcard to hold\n> multiple flight plans, and auto load new flight plans at a given point.\n> This would also help with the goal of having copter fly numerous missions\n> autonomously, complete with precision landings and robotic battery changes.\n>\n> Your project sound very fun and satisfying!\n>\n> Iam\n>\n>\n>\n> > On Sep 1, 2016, at 4:24 AM, freyapilot2002 <notifications@github.com>\n> wrote:\n> >\n> > Hello Iam,\n> >\n> >\n> >\n> > Thank you for the quick response.\n> >\n> > Do you feel it would be possible to use the CAM_FEEDBACK_PIN to make an\n> audible through MAVlink?\n> >\n> > And what are your thoughts on the increased waypoint function?\n> >\n> >\n> >\n> > Best regards,\n> >\n> > Kurt\n> >\n> >\n> >\n> > From: Iam Bouret [mailto:notifications@github.com]\n> > Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:59 PM\n> > To: ArduPilot/ardupilot <ardupilot@noreply.github.com>\n> > Cc: freyapilot2002 <kurt@modelavionics.com>; Author <\n> author@noreply.github.com>\n> > Subject: Re: [ArduPilot/ardupilot] Waypoints saved to SD card to\n> increase count from 724 (#4759)\n> >\n> >\n> >\n> > Kurt,\n> >\n> > I submitted a Mission Planner GitHub request to display each time a\n> photo was triggered. Michael Oborne kindly added this feature recently. If\n> your pellet dispenser it triggered by the cam trigger, you will get a green\n> camera icon each time it attempts to drop a pellet. This won't tell you if\n> the pellet is jammed however. You can use CAM_FEEDBACK_PIN and your bright\n> LED trigger sensor to record each time the pellet actually dropped in the\n> dataflash logs.\n> >\n> > Iam\n> >\n> >\n> >\n> > > On Aug 31, 2016, at 5:16 PM, freyapilot2002 <notifications@github.com\n> <mailto:notifications@github.com> > wrote:\n> > >\n> > > Hi Grant,\n> > >\n> > >\n> > >\n> > > We are working with local Fish and Wildlife agencies to save the Black\n> Footed Ferret.\n> > >\n> > >\n> > >\n> > > Here’s a link to some stories about it.\n> > >\n> > > It went a bit crazy because some reporter misquoted that we are using\n> M&M’s for the bait. Not true.\n> > >\n> > >\n> > >\n> > > http://www.wired.com/2016/07/fleet-mm-shooting-drones-\n> black-footed-ferrets-last-hope/\n> > >\n> > >\n> > >\n> > > https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jul/12/us-\n> government-black-footed-ferret-mandm-vaccines\n> > >\n> > >\n> > >\n> > > We are going to use r/c helicopters or fixed wing for the next phase.\n> I have a new dispenser that shoots 3 at a time. One left 9 meters, one\n> right 9 meters and one straight down.\n> > >\n> > > Will need the ability to load a lot of waypoints and digicam control\n> points with one hour or more flight times.\n> > >\n> > >\n> > >\n> > > I am looking also to have MAVlink feedback to the mission planner from\n> our dispenser.\n> > >\n> > > We have it set up so an Ultra bright LED flashes each time a pellet is\n> dropped. Only triggers if pellet breaks the beam.\n> > >\n> > > Gives us visual verification nothing is jammed. The pellets are not as\n> round as we specified and it has resulted in quite a challenge on the\n> dispenser development.\n> > >\n> > > Would be great to send a tone or a light blink on the mission planner\n> as a secondary notification. Tone would be best so we can keep eyes on the\n> craft.\n> > >\n> > > Gets tiresome looking through the binoculars when the copter is on\n> mile long transects. The area we are treating is really flat and you can\n> still see the copter(it’s just a dot) but not the light unaided.\n> > >\n> > >\n> > >\n> > > Kurt\n> > >\n> > >\n> > >\n> > > From: Grant Morphett [mailto:notifications@github.com]\n> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 8:55 PM\n> > > To: ArduPilot/ardupilot <ardupilot@noreply.github.com <mailto:\n> ardupilot@noreply.github.com> >\n> > > Cc: freyapilot2002 <kurt@modelavionics.com <mailto:\n> kurt@modelavionics.com> >; Author <author@noreply.github.com <mailto:\n> author@noreply.github.com> >\n> > > Subject: Re: [ArduPilot/ardupilot] Waypoints saved to SD card to\n> increase count from 724 (#4759)\n> > >\n> > >\n> > >\n> > > Sounds like an interesting project - do you have a link to a website?\n> > >\n> > > Thanks, Grant.\n> > >\n> > > —\n> > > You are receiving this because you authored the thread.\n> > > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <\n> https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/4759#issuecomment-243962028>\n> , or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-\n> auth/AEOY-3tA48VFrkU5ZXohuOvShljHTb0Kks5qlj5ugaJpZM4JyMBh> . <\n> https://github.com/notifications/beacon/AEOY-\n> xSY4t0fLxGa6SJPskAqxFQsghQlks5qlj5ugaJpZM4JyMBh.gif>\n> > >\n> > > No virus found in this message.\n> > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com> <http://www.avg.com>\n>\n> > > Version: 2016.0.7752 / Virus Database: 4649/12920 - Release Date:\n> 08/31/16\n> > >\n> > > —\n> > > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.\n> > > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or mute the thread.\n> > >\n> >\n> >\n> >\n> > —\n> > You are receiving this because you authored the thread.\n> > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <\n> https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/4759#issuecomment-243969732>\n> , or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-\n> auth/AEOY-10ZRtsUXkEj6w90qWwBQYO0hhDoks5qlk13gaJpZM4JyMBh> . <\n> https://github.com/notifications/beacon/AEOY-\n> 8kjOZbdIs3Yfd0CCWybjdtUZYj8ks5qlk13gaJpZM4JyMBh.gif>\n> >\n> > No virus found in this message.\n> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com>\n> > Version: 2016.0.7752 / Virus Database: 4649/12920 - Release Date:\n> 08/31/16\n> >\n> > _____\n> >\n> > No virus found in this message.\n> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com>\n> > Version: 2016.0.7752 / Virus Database: 4649/12909 - Release Date:\n> 08/30/16\n> >\n> > —\n> > You are receiving this because you commented.\n> > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or mute the thread.\n> >\n>\n> —\n> You are receiving this because you modified the open/close state.\n> Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub\n> <https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/4759#issuecomment-244145469>,\n> or mute the thread\n> <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AEj7Gwe0jDqo0PbfWP61u_FoS_mYG4d6ks5qlwYsgaJpZM4JyMBh>\n> .\n>\n"}}
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