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APM controling a NAZA

Started on Monday 0 Replies

Hi,I use to fly APM205 boord but I sold it , lake of time.Now I fly a DJI NAZA and it fly great, but I was wondering if anyone already connected a APM to a NAZA?NAZA would take care of the flight…Continue

Multiplex Xeno FPV

Started Jun 25, 2012 0 Replies

Hi there.Here is my Multiplex Xeno adapted for FPV. No APM inside but here are the features:Vinyl coveredlock screw to avoid foldind which is really annoyingGopro space in the noseprotection Skids to…Continue

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X-3D Funpilot :

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sylvain Jul 9, 2012. 1 Reply

Hi there.Here is my Funpilote based copter, so few thins home made here.…Continue

cannot connect any more to my APM2 board

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joseph Mar 25, 2012. 1 Reply

Hi there .I just tried to connect to My APM2 usin APM planner 1.1.48 and connection failed every time.…Continue

 

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Sylvain posted a discussion

APM controling a NAZA

Hi,I use to fly APM205 boord but I sold it , lake of time.Now I fly a DJI NAZA and it fly great, but I was wondering if anyone already connected a APM to a NAZA?NAZA would take care of the flight performance, and APM would provide all great navigation feature... Controling the NAZA would require to configure a SUMM PPM output on the APM though ...And maybe APM could also use the DJI GPS, just like the MIS-OSD does. I have one and it works great...See More
Monday
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Sylvain commented on Acorn's blog post My Bixler Build - Part One
"totally aggree with Michael. I also bought a ARF Bixler2, I would really have prefered it was not already stuck. But it is a great plane anyway"
May 1
Sylvain commented on Gary McCray's blog post GoPro Hero 3 Cameras for Planes and Copters, Mounts, Setups, Experiences and the Good and the Bad.
"Thanck you Josh, that was what I was afraid of. The Gopro2 already had this issue but few peoples are aware. It and when I mentionned it most users and seller in shops told me it was the Video transmitter or I was wrong... Do you know if the Gopro 3…"
Jan 2
Sylvain commented on Gary McCray's blog post GoPro Hero 3 Cameras for Planes and Copters, Mounts, Setups, Experiences and the Good and the Bad.
"Hi, I experienced the GOPRO 2 for FPV, connected to a 5.8Ghz videotransmitter.But the Gopro live feed induce a 1/4secondes delay. Do you test the Compoisite video feed on the GOPRO3 to check if the Delay was still here?"
Dec 17, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"It's OK, I thaught of that and double check the prop orientation. Anywa I ordered a New motor, prop and prop adapter, so I will make the modification one step ata time and be able to idenfy the weakest item... "
Sep 16, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"Yes the prop adapter is not drilled straight !! But I don't think this cause the lack of thrust. You are wright, I just tried to set the motor mount upsidedown and the prop touch the fuselage. So I think I will have ti play with the CG to…"
Sep 15, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"The flight caracteristic are not that good, it goes up when I add some throttle ... :( "
Sep 15, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
Sep 15, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"Comment by Sylvain just nowDelete Comment Hi, I removed the motor mount to change the motor because I am one of the unlucky guy who gets a power less motor. Then I noticed the motor mount was not symetrical, mine was installed in such way…"
Sep 15, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"OK, But what do you put in the nose??"
Aug 28, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"Hi. Nice Setup james! I have 2 questions: 1./ About the fuselage. It is obviously made of 2 half parts. Do they come already glued? is it easy to split it in two?? Would be much easier to work with the 2 parts instead of the whole…"
Aug 27, 2012
Sylvain commented on kitegruppe's blog post FPV Village
"Why did you crashed ??"
Jul 20, 2012
Sylvain replied to Sylvain's discussion X-3D Funpilot :
"I modified the Camera foam attachement, now I can pu the gopro or an old 6grams CCD camera when recording is not necessary. The foam include now the 5.8Ghz Video transmitter, and the receiver antennas are vertical to improve…"
Jul 9, 2012
Sylvain posted a discussion

Multiplex Xeno FPV

Hi there.Here is my Multiplex Xeno adapted for FPV. No APM inside but here are the features:Vinyl coveredlock screw to avoid foldind which is really annoyingGopro space in the noseprotection Skids to avoid damage on hard landingEzOSD with current sensor5.8Ghz Video transmitterBroken prop :(  (rebalanced)Protectiv LayerLens for Gopro (not on photos).Still to be done:Improve Gopro place for aerodynamicsPut an Logo on itAdd a pinewheel antenna for videoa 2km FPV flight over the fields.Here are the…See More
Jun 25, 2012
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Sylvain replied to Lukas Holoubek's discussion How to diagnose ESC failure
"You don't need to have a 2S battery. Just use 2 pieces of cable to power the ESC just for few seconds. Before removing the shrinkwrap check that the receiver is power by the ESC. If so this mean the Battery connector to the ESC is OK"
Jun 13, 2012
Sylvain replied to Lukas Holoubek's discussion How to diagnose ESC failure
"Hi  I had a similar issue with a Multiplex controler: When powered it just beep and was not powering the motor. It was following a disconnection of the battery while in setup mode, setup was not complete. To "Reset" it I had to power…"
Jun 13, 2012

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