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by mindthomas
Thu May 01, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: Developer Discussions
Topic: Flying using fixed rotation(Headfree mode)
Replies: 13
Views: 11409

Re: Flying using fixed rotation(Headfree mode)

Hei guys, I just recently received my crazyflie so I'm fairly new to the community. I plan to start developing for the crazyflie for fun during the summer but I've decided to get my feet wet. I really liked the idea of headless mode, so I implemented it similarly to how x-mode is implemented. I als...
by mindthomas
Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: Developer Discussions
Topic: Flying using fixed rotation(Headfree mode)
Replies: 13
Views: 11409

Re: Flying using fixed rotation

But are there any disadvantages to this? I see no reason to switch back. With the Headfree mode turned on, you give up even more control to the quadcopter itself. So for beginners it's a great mode because, just as you mention, a lot of people is struggling with getting the orientation right and fi...
by mindthomas
Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: Developer Discussions
Topic: Flying using fixed rotation(Headfree mode)
Replies: 13
Views: 11409

Re: Flying using fixed rotation

The proper term of what I think you have just implemented is the so called "Headfree mode".
A quick glance on Youtube and I found this video which displays it the best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZPcuYWCVd0

Is this what you have implemented?