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USB while under ESC power
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson May 20, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Is it safe to have the APM2 hooked up to the ESC/BEC while it's also plugged into USB?I looked at the schematics and it looks like there's some kind of protection, but I'm not sure.Continue
Bixler Weight and Balance
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bruce Jones Jul 26, 2012. 23 Replies 0 Likes
I finally got my Bixler in the mail and started testing the parts out and putting it together. It looks like there's a fairly large nose weight in it. Does it make sense to remove it sine I'm going…Continue
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Brian Perkins commented on Brian Perkins's blog post More Bixler Mods"I switched to a similar solution, though I may need to add some shims to keep the wings from wiggling in bumpy weather."
Marcelo Gomes commented on Brian Perkins's blog post More Bixler Mods"Thanks for sharing, Nice solution.
This weekend, I decided and put hooks in wings. I so escared about wigs flaw away in air...
Latter I will up some pics.
I also use 8mm fixed with epoxy ins wing trench. So, 6mm inside it.
Here some pics:…"
Marooned commented on Brian Perkins's blog post More Bixler Mods"Plus after the crash I used 8mm (instead of original 6mm) carbon fiber rod. Also the inner diameter is much smaller making the whole rod MUCH tougher (and a bit heavier). I used CF rod from tent found on the field after Woodstock Festival ;-) I had…"
Marcelo Gomes commented on Brian Perkins's blog post More Bixler Mods"
Nice to hear, Marooned.
Have you pics of the your building?
Thanks!"
Marooned commented on Brian Perkins's blog post More Bixler Mods"Hi Marcelo. In my Bixler I'm using velcro straps to join both wings. So far so good. I'm satisfied with this solution."
Marcelo Gomes commented on Brian Perkins's blog post More Bixler Mods"Hello!
Brian, nice your post.
I'm right now build/finishing my Bixler (first model!) and this soluttion to join halves wings, is very interesting. I think in little magneto, but I thik these isn't sufficiente strong.
Could you please let…"
Tilman Baumann commented on Brian Perkins's video
Bixler Crash
"Haha, I did a similar stunt recently.
I just have to admit that flying in MANUAL is too risky and I should let the computer do what it is good at."
Brian Perkins replied to Andrew Tridgell's discussion ArduPlane 2.50 released"Perhaps someone with a bit more experience than me will help out, but it looks like you were in FBW_A and it thought it was properly holding pitch despite the fact that it was flying into the ground. I'm not sure why that would happen,…"
Brian Perkins commented on PX4's blog post Introducing the PX4 autopilot system"What about this?
http://code.google.com/p/vim-win3264/
Looks like there's a xxd binary in there."
Brian Perkins commented on PX4's blog post Introducing the PX4 autopilot system"It's apparently installed with vim, at least on my Fedora machine."
Brian Perkins commented on PX4's blog post Introducing the PX4 autopilot system"This looks more interesting the more I read about it. I'm looking forward to seeing specifics on what folks are doing with this."
Bruce Jones replied to Brian Perkins's discussion Bixler Weight and Balance"I'll second the recommendation to make your ESC 25 amps minimum.
Yesterday while flying with the Bixler stock motor, APC6x4E prop and the recommended HK 20 amp Fixed Wing ESC, the ESC caught fire. My motor stopped, my craft came…"
Brian Perkins commented on Andreas M. Antonopoulos's blog post Developing code for the APM - Webinar (TODAY)"I saw the webinar on YT. It was awesome.
I'm looking forward to the SITL follow up. Hopefully you haven't had second thoughts, it looks like a lot of work. :)"
Brian Perkins posted a videoBixler Stabilty Tests
Fixing the reversed servos helped stabilized mode. Things seem to be working much better now. I would have tried FBW and maybe auto, but the wind picked up a...
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More Bixler Mods
Posted on June 21, 2012 at 6:30pm 15 Comments 0 Likes
A couple of technical and personal delays are going to push out my Bixler's first flight, but I thought I'd share a couple of pictures.
Mike Pursifull suggested increasing rudder area, which seems like a reasonable thing to do. I used a cardboard photo mailer and glued the edge together with white…
Continue Bixler Build
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 5:30pm 28 Comments 2 Likes
My Bixler is mostly assembled, but there are some odds and ends. I need to secure the ESC inside and figure out a good way to secure the wings. Mike Pursifull suggested using Command hooks and a rubber band. Any other ideas for that?
I've heard complaints complain about inadequate rudder area so I may try…
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