George Pfaltzgraff
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Rudder controls

Started Aug 18, 2012 0 Replies

howdy gents :)So I'm starting my first UAV with a v tail and will need to enable the rudder and its mixing, I was wondering if anyone could help me out or give me some tips, I'm using a global hawk…Continue

howdy gents, two things

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson Aug 4, 2012. 3 Replies

hey!I'm hoping for some help here, I have a drone from hobby king, and I am trying to get it so that the V tail works, I have not had a chance to play around with this setup yet, the way it was set…Continue

howdy gents! two things,

Started Aug 4, 2012 0 Replies

hey!I'm hoping for some help here, I have a drone from hobby king, and I am trying to get it so that the V tail works, I have not had a chance to play around with this setup yet, the way it was set…Continue

error loading waypoints

Started this discussion. Last reply by George Pfaltzgraff Jul 6, 2012. 4 Replies

so this is my first run with the APM and i am getting the error attached in the picture, any help would be greatly appreciated :DContinue

 

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Rudder controls

howdy gents :)So I'm starting my first UAV with a v tail and will need to enable the rudder and its mixing, I was wondering if anyone could help me out or give me some tips, I'm using a global hawk model from hobbyking. It is MONSTROUS which is good because my last UAV didn't have enough power or lift /: anywho I will be using a Vtail mixer after the Ardupilot 1.4, do I need to flip a switch on the Oilpan, or is that only if I'm using Elevons? I just need to activate the rudder, the mixing will…See More
Aug 18, 2012
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3D RoboticsChris Anderson replied to George Pfaltzgraff's discussion howdy gents, two things
"The range is about 1 mile"
Aug 4, 2012
George Pfaltzgraff replied to George Pfaltzgraff's discussion howdy gents, two things
"this is awesome news :D I will be swinging by my local R/C store this Monday to pick up the mixer, just curious, about what is the range on the 3DR radios? I read through the description and it was not mentioned. Thank you very much George"
Aug 4, 2012

3D RoboticsChris Anderson replied to George Pfaltzgraff's discussion howdy gents, two things
"For a V-tail, you must use an external mixer, as explained in the manualhere.  We've moved from Xbees to the 3DR radios, which are cheaper and better. Should be coming back in stock this week."
Aug 4, 2012
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Aug 4, 2012
Greg Fletcher left a comment for George Pfaltzgraff
"Hello, I don't remember what you wanted, but I am here to help. Regards, Greg"
Jul 8, 2012
George Pfaltzgraff replied to George Pfaltzgraff's discussion error loading waypoints
"ya know i thought it would be good to do a full screen :D goes to show how long i've been fiddling with this >:{ thank you very much "
Jul 6, 2012

3D RoboticsChris Anderson replied to George Pfaltzgraff's discussion error loading waypoints
"Yikes!! You're using Mission Planner 1.0.66, which is ancient! Please upgrade to the latest version here. "
Jul 6, 2012
George Pfaltzgraff replied to George Pfaltzgraff's discussion error loading waypoints
"ok i tried it with only four and it did the same thing /: i attached another screen shot"
Jul 6, 2012

3D RoboticsChris Anderson replied to George Pfaltzgraff's discussion error loading waypoints
"Try with just a few waypoints and see if that works. You've got a ton!"
Jul 6, 2012
George Pfaltzgraff posted a discussion

error loading waypoints

so this is my first run with the APM and i am getting the error attached in the picture, any help would be greatly appreciated :DSee More
Jul 6, 2012
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Jul 1, 2012
Greg Fletcher replied to George Pfaltzgraff's discussion video transmission
"No video on xbees. They are digital serial ports. Data only, not nearly the bandwidth for good video. You need an fpv set up. Many are available. Do your research."
Jul 1, 2012
George Pfaltzgraff replied to George Pfaltzgraff's discussion video transmission
"i was looking at this kit, would i be able to use multiple cameras/ a higher quality camera? http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__15295__5_8g_200mw_FPV_Wireless_AV_Tx_Rx_Set.html I'm looking for a good starter setup, thank you all! :)"
Jul 1, 2012

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well I'm an Aerospace Engineer at ISU and a pilot, and i love rc planes so its kinda an inevitable step to go to UAVs

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At 9:01pm on July 8, 2012, Greg Fletcher said…

Hello, I don't remember what you wanted, but I am here to help.

Regards, Greg

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