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Where is the changelog?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jake Stew Jan 29. 2 Replies

Would it be possible to get a changelog going if there isn't already one?It would be great as a sticky here, or at least on the instructions or github page.I haven't checked here lately and it would…Continue

APM Completely Illegal to Operate in the UK (as of Feb. 2012)?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jake Stew May 29, 2012. 8 Replies

I just read this post... http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/waypoints-and-failsaveCAA rules apparently say... (as of Feb.…Continue

Bug with dual monitors... (workaround)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jake Stew May 29, 2012. 2 Replies

Short story...   MP kept coming up on a non-existant 2nd monitor when I switched monitor setups.Long story...   I switched computers from a dual monitor setup to a single monitor.  I had switched…Continue

Gas Engine Quad, Ideas and Solutions...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jake Stew Aug 1, 2012. 47 Replies

I had an idea about building a gas powered quad.  It would be powered by some of the new small 4-stroke engines like the honda gx-35.I know what you're thinking... gas engines don't respond fast…Continue

 

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Jake Stew replied to rupy's discussion 3DR one to many
"Not sure what the trouble would be with the license.  It's already open source and a license is granted  for end users. In any case, it's out there for people to use if they want to play around with something like that. Looks…"
May 10
Jake Stew replied to rupy's discussion 3DR one to many
"> Basically how does these chips handle RF collision? Same way as any communication method.  The bad packets are dropped.  I'm not sure if they're doing retransmissions or ack schemes at the moment. > How do…"
May 5
Jake Stew replied to Andrew Boos's discussion Mavlink Basics
"I don't understand... why would you deal with a company that would try to rip you off like that?  $10k to use the bluetooth device you already paid for?"
May 4
Martin GW replied to Jake Stew's discussion QGroundControl vs MissionPlanner
"Hi,  Id like to continue this discussion a liitle bit more. I have just downloaded QGC 1.0.4 and im having quite some problems. 3D maps is not working and there are almost no examples, tutorials, videos etc. MP is better in this way,…"
Apr 30
Jake Stew replied to Mike Mac's discussion APM vs. PX4 – what to get?
"I'm not sure what they were thinking splitting things amongst multiple boards. Maybe someone can comment on that, but to me it doesn't seem like a very smart way to do things."
Mar 31
Scott Fuller replied to Jake Stew's discussion The Real Specs and Ranges for 3DR Radios!
"Just as a FYI. Today I was able to go out and get a good solid 1km out of the telemetry set. This is up from the sketchy signal I was getting at 500 meters. On the ground I'm using a 3dBi antenna from…"
Mar 17
Jake Stew replied to Mike Mac's discussion APM vs. PX4 – what to get?
"Got any links to those gold connectors? A pure gold header pin would be far too expensive and soft to even be practical.  10k alloys are still to expensive. With the speed the tech is moving at and the extreme cheapness of the connectors I…"
Mar 12
Jake Stew replied to Mike Mac's discussion APM vs. PX4 – what to get?
"This is an internet discussion, so quit your whining, crying, and bitching or bitch on topic like the rest of us. Some people may actually care about the history and issues of autopilot development, or they may find it relevant to their "X vs.…"
Mar 7
Jake Stew replied to Mike Mac's discussion APM vs. PX4 – what to get?
"I'm really surprised how much calculated deception goes on in the autopilot game.  OP has always seemed pretty positive to me, but they sure have had their problems. I guess that's what happens when you can't get the…"
Mar 3
Veikko Vierola replied to Jake Stew's discussion The Real Specs and Ranges for 3DR Radios!
"Now also the ground radio has new dipole antenna. Rssi/remrssi 205/203. Much better than before."
Mar 3
Veikko Vierola replied to Jake Stew's discussion The Real Specs and Ranges for 3DR Radios!
"Today I tested the 433MHz 3DRradio with new antenna modification; I made 1/2 wave dipole from steel wire and it seems to work great. All the time the telemetry signal strength was 96%-100% as with stock antenna before it was only 50%-70% at same…"
Mar 3
steve F11music.com replied to Jake Stew's discussion The Real Specs and Ranges for 3DR Radios!
"Would an ezUHF conflict with the 433MHz module? It's possible to change the power level in the firmware or only with external amp? steve"
Mar 2
Jake Stew replied to Matt's discussion Design & Build Custom tx and rx
"Not sure if I ever got your PM. I found d6labs.com as a great source for RFM50 modules and other odds and ends.  They sell the needed 30mhz crystals for $0.90, but I don't think they're up on the website yet, you'll have to email…"
Mar 2
Jake Stew commented on Rory Paul's blog post FAA Commercial Shutdown
"People have always had a right of passage through unposted or unimproved land.  It's doubtful that courts are ever going to pretend that there's some invisible wall preventing passage. There's also no real privacy…"
Mar 2
Jake Stew commented on John C.'s blog post Big Site-Wide Changes are Coming!
"What is the new forum software going to be?  Hopefully 3DR has wised up and will choose one of the mature and popular ones so we can finally have a decent forum."
Mar 2
Jake Stew replied to Mike Mac's discussion APM vs. PX4 – what to get?
"Most servos operate based off a PWM signal, I'm not suggesting there's any real point in trying to change that.  If you want to support all the receivers out there you'll have to deal with PPM.  OTOH it would be…"
Mar 2

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