"You need either 3S or 4S batteries. The S stands for cells. You need 3 or 4. I recommend 3. Less voltage less speed and default PIDs are tuned for 3. Not sure what telemetry ferguency is allowed in Australia. Try googling it. You really should read…"
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Unable to arm firmware 3.0
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Boyhan 12 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Thought I try the latest firmware on my Quad. I downloaded firmware 3.0.0-rc6 and loaded. When I try to arm both from mission planner or from my radio, nothing happens. I erased my APM and then…Continue
Problem with ESC working
Started Apr 30 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have 4 - 30 amp ESC from HK which are different then the ones I've worked with before. I figured out how to calibrate the throttle range and I get all motors to spin ok. But when I unplug the…Continue
Tags: Calibration, ESC
Flight Planner and Video Device
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Boyhan Apr 13. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I've been trying to get my FPV to work. I final got and my camera to send a signal to a ground station and actually get a video to display on the monitor. When I fly and image breaks up and…Continue
My Hex Falls from the Sky Again...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Banks Apr 3. 8 Replies 0 Likes
It's taken me awhile to get my Hex repaired from the last crash (brownout). I updated to the new firmware 2.9.1. Everything looked good, I wired my gimbal directly with a separate BEC hoping to…Continue
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Richard Boyhan replied to Mitchell Yazdani's discussion What do I need to start"Basically 4 weeks to deliver or $15. Go luck with Hobby King and support. Also the HK ESC is not for brushless motors.
Good luck."
Richard Boyhan commented on Steve Monro's blog post A beginner's experience to the Copter world"Nice post. Hobby King shipping to USA cities from the USA warehouse is bad and really really bad from overseas like Hong Kong or Singapore. Thanks again for sharing."
Richard Boyhan commented on Jeff Taylor's blog post DIY Samsung Trigger for APM"Very cool. Nice work."
Richard Boyhan replied to Richard Boyhan's discussion Unable to arm firmware 3.0"Way cool. Thanks this is exactly what I needed. I don't have 3DR power module.
Thanks a bunch.
Richard"
Richard Boyhan commented on Joshua Ott's blog post Engadget covers AVC 2013"Loved it. Wish I could have made the trip."
Rich Huhn replied to Richard Boyhan's discussion Unable to arm firmware 3.0"Hey Richard. Maybe I can help you for a change. I had the same "problem" with 3.0 when I loaded it last weekend. This is copied from Randy's latest post on the 3.0 "release".
pre-arm checks to ensure all calibration has…"
Richard Boyhan posted a discussionUnable to arm firmware 3.0
Thought I try the latest firmware on my Quad. I downloaded firmware 3.0.0-rc6 and loaded. When I try to arm both from mission planner or from my radio, nothing happens. I erased my APM and then loaded the new firmware, calibrated my radio and leveled the copter. Is there something new and special that would keep me from arming?ThanksRichardSee More
Richard Boyhan replied to Mitchell Yazdani's discussion What do I need to start"Start here. This is the link at the top of this page for ArduCopter.
http://copter.ardupilot.com/"
Richard Boyhan replied to Mitchell Yazdani's discussion What do I need to start"With Spektrum products you pay more but you get more. IMHO. I've called their support lone a number of times and they have been super. I've never used all eight channels, but it is nice to have. I don't use the Spektrum telemetry…"
Richard Boyhan replied to Mitchell Yazdani's discussion What do I need to start"3DR has good quality and ok prices. ESC are speed controllers. If you go with bigger motors you will need to do some specific design for your copter. There is an online design calculator for this.…"
Richard Boyhan replied to Doug Walmsley's discussion What is the best cost effective Gimbal Stablized platform for Hero 2 Hero 3 Cameras in the group ArduCopter User Group"RC Timer makes a brushless gimbal. But just like Charles pointed out its DIY and its a bit of work and tuning.
http://www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=872"
Richard Boyhan replied to Mitchell Yazdani's discussion What do I need to start"Get the telemetry. It's handy if your copter flys away, you can find it."
Richard Boyhan replied to Jim Townsend's discussion Question about LAND function"You can execute land at any altitude. Motors don't auto cut off, you have to do that manually."
Richard Boyhan replied to Jason R's discussion Rising in RTL and position hold, but not alt hold?"How exactly does it climb? Do you have a picture of your copter? What version of firmware are you using?"
Richard Boyhan replied to Christian D. Sabroe's discussion Minimum discharge??"Here is some good read on batteries in general.
LiPo Stuff
http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/lowest-safe-voltage-per-cell-on-lipo
http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115264"
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Brain-controlled aircraft Students control a helicopter in flight using only brain waves
Posted on June 5, 2013 at 9:30am 0 Comments 3 Likes
Brain-controlled aircraft Students control a helicopter in flight using only brain waves
A remote controlled helicopter has been flown through a series of hoops around a college gymnasium in Minnesota. It sounds like your everyday student project; but there is one caveat: the helicopter was controlled using just the power of thought. The…
FAA gives Arlington, Texas police permission to use UAVs
Posted on March 22, 2013 at 8:30am 7 Comments 1 Like
FAA gives Arlington, Texas police permission to use UAVs
Published 21 March 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the Arlington (Texas) Police Department permission to use two small helicopter UAVs. The FAA did lay…
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- At 8:23am on October 24, 2012,
AdminThomas J Coyle III said… Hi Richard,
My apologies for not getting back to you sooner.
Unfortunately I have been very busy lately looking for contract work to supplement my retirement income and helping to support the ArduRover User Group.
Since you work in Davie during the week, maybe we could meet up at my place at the end of one of your work days?
Regards,
Tom C
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