"Actually there seem to be lots of very high quality C-mount small lens's for machine vision that look like they would work quite acceptably.
Admittedly the Schneider Cinegon the Novo is using is a tad pricey at something like $1500.00 but I am…"
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BLOGS are DOWN!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson Mar 3. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Currently BLOGS do not appear to be workable.All access attempts result in error message!Continue
Vibration Isolation and Dampening of APM / PX4 for version 2.9
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Bonney Apr 20. 67 Replies 4 Likes
Now that we have version 2.9 and inertial primary control for the Z axis and soon to have it for X and Y axes as well it is necessary to take vibration dampening and isolation of the flight control…Continue
Tags: Controller, APM, PX4, Mounting, 2.9
New AMA regulations regarding FPV and UAV and a few thoughts
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nathaniel Caner Dec 31, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
The AMA has released (I think they are still preliminary) a set of rules and guidelines for operation of FPV models and for Autopiloted models.The regulations can be seen here: …Continue
Does the MinimOSD support 2.6 Arducopter which uses 1.0 MavLink?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary McCray Jul 6, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am interested in the MinimOSD but I am using Arducopter 2.6 which upgraded MavLink from 0.9 to 1.0.Since the Minim OSD uses MavLink I would like to know if it is compatible with an ArduPilot Mega 2…Continue
Tags: MavLink, OSD, Arducopter
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Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Joshua Ott's blog post Hero 3 with interchangeable lens mount
"Good thoughts John,
C mount lens probably a good format, probably could even find some off the shelf ones that could work.
Sort of sets a minimum diameter for the camera body at possibly 1.2" or so.
Possibly the battery could simply be an…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Joshua Ott's blog post Hero 3 with interchangeable lens mount
"What are we mice or DIY'rs,
This is a GoPro Hero3 Black with an interchangeable lens mount.
It's not rocket science, come on get out there and void those warranties.
BTW John I agree that the form factor isn't ideal for us.
We really…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Joshua Ott's blog post Hero 3 with interchangeable lens mount
"Given how many of the GoPros are already in use by the Professional Film Industry, it's kind of hard to think that GoPro isn't thinking in that direction themselves.
The idea of a micro-RED is appealing to a lot of people.
Not having to…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on OG's blog post Hybrid Penta Copter
"Hi Olivier I respectfully disagree,
The electric motors only have to provide contra-rotation (yaw) and a bit of roll and pitch for navigation.
If the Primary drive engines thrust point is fairly high in relation to the center of gravity, you have…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Joshua Ott's blog post Thirty Days (#14): 12-rotor demo at Maker Faire 2013
"Great DodecaCopter guys, interesting to see if it can be practical for specific uses.
Seems like it could have considerable lift capacity in a small area.
Might be a good design for a tethered "work" copter as well."
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Jared Reabow's blog post 3 axis Camera Gimble connections.
"I have now updated the New Wikis camera section so that it at least has the important stuff from the old Wiki as well as PX4 installation data. here: http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/camera-mount/
I didn't transfer the Jdrones example…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Jared Reabow's blog post 3 axis Camera Gimble connections.
"Hi Robert, OK maybe not typically, but by far the highest percentage.
And a lot of the ones with pan also have an ability to see or preview what they are filming, because it is very difficult to know where the camera is pointing from the ground if…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Jared Reabow's blog post 3 axis Camera Gimble connections.
"And as Joshua said, typically on a copter panning is done by yawing the copter.
Because it is much easier to maintain orientation from the ground to where the copter is pointing than it is separately to where the camera is pointing.
Of course with…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Jared Reabow's blog post 3 axis Camera Gimble connections.
"Hi Guys,
The camera wiki(s) are not up to date and don't reflect what is actually currently working and what is not.
I will try to update the new wiki to at least contain all the information currently in the old wiki, but some of these issues…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on OG's blog post Hybrid Penta Copter
"If you are using the primary motor for direct primary prop thrust a very small and low power generator / alternator would be sufficient to provide power for the maneuvering motors especially if the center of thrust of the main motor is…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Thomas J Coyle III's blog post Community -based Telerobotic Explorer
"Link above doesn't work.
Black Bear ought to be amused - - dismantling - - Poor Wall.E
Seriously sounds like a great idea, I'd stay away from the back bears though and its also a really god idea not to annoy the badgers either."
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on OG's blog post Hybrid Penta Copter
"Very nice, very close to a complete and relatively internal combustion solution.
A small generator or alternator connected to main engine (by belt possibly) could easily provide power for necessary electric motors.
Seems like increasing diameter of…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray replied to Marc's discussion PX4 - SBUS in the group ArduCopter User Group
"Hi Marc,
You never responded to my question.
Are you trying to use the PX4FMU on a fixed wing plane without a PX4IO?
Since you were asking about the DF13 connector it seemed like you might be.
If you are, it won't work, it isn't…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray commented on Joshua Ott's blog post Thirty Days (#13): Y6 in-flight motor failure tests
"My guess is that you can get the overall efficiency improved somewhat by working on the prop combinations a bit more.
All other things being equal, the prop on the bottom should have a higher pitch than the one on top and the larger the diameter…"
Wiki NinjaGary McCray replied to Marc's discussion PX4 - SBUS in the group ArduCopter User Group
"I don't think you can switch them on the PX4.
The only way would be to download the source, edit it and re-make the firmware module and that is not a reasonable process yet.
It is quite possible that your transmitter will permit channel…"
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New (APMcopter) Wiki up and operating!
Posted on May 6, 2013 at 1:05pm 38 Comments 5 Likes
The new APMcopter Wiki is up and running!
As you probably know, some of us have been hard at work trying to bring up a new Wiki for the copters, planes and rovers.
I have recently completed installing the vast majority of the pages from the Old ArduCopter Wiki into the new…
ContinueNew ArduCopter, ArduPlane and ArduRover Wikis Operational (provisionally)
Posted on April 27, 2013 at 8:00pm 16 Comments 3 Likes
New ArduCopter, ArduPlane and ArduRover Wikis are Operational (provisionally)
The old existing Wiki(s) are no longer getting updated on a continuous basis so you need to start using the new Wiki(s).
During this transition you will need to use both of them (although for the PX4, the new…
ContinueBringing up a PX4 on a FlameWheel F330
Posted on March 27, 2013 at 7:22pm 52 Comments 3 Likes
I recently got a PX4FMU plus PX4IO board kit and I am installing it on my little DJI Flamewheel F330 that I had been using previously with my APM 2.
The F330 is a perfect candidate for this because it is an excellent and sturdy test bed.
It flew very well with my APM…
ContinueComment Wall (1 comment)
- At 8:14am on February 13, 2013,
Jethro Hazelhurst said… H Gary,
First off, thank you for the superb job on the F330 construction page and wiki table of contents.
I will Email you the Image so that you can put it where you see fit.
Many thanks again!
Jethro.
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