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Exceed Optima 450 Motors For SALE

Started this discussion. Last reply by R. D. Starwalt Apr 30. 3 Replies

Hello Everyone,I have 5 Exceed Optima 450 (950kV) motors for sale. All used on quadrotor before, but now have gotten heavier lift capable motors. Include already soldered bullet connectors, propeller…Continue

Tags: 950kV, Motors, Exceed

Protocol for MAVLINK 1.0 Data Request

Started this discussion. Last reply by Daniel F. Betancourt Y. Mar 13. 1 Reply

Could someone please explain packet 66 of the MAVLINK Protocol for requesting data streams? For examplethe structure is as followed:target_systemuint8_tThe target requested to send the message…Continue

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MAVLINK 1.0 Checksum Protocol

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ellis Akins Aug 8, 2012. 11 Replies

Hello,I was wondering if anyone can confirm that the LabVIEW code for calculating checksums at this link is still valid for the newest form of MAVLINK:…Continue

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R. D. Starwalt replied to UAV_Enthusiast's discussion Exceed Optima 450 Motors For SALE
"Looks like you are State-side so that makes a transaction easier. I will send you a friend request. -=Doug"
Apr 30
UAV_Enthusiast replied to UAV_Enthusiast's discussion Exceed Optima 450 Motors For SALE
"Yes they are. Are you interested? "
Apr 25
R. D. Starwalt replied to UAV_Enthusiast's discussion Exceed Optima 450 Motors For SALE
"Are these motors still available? -=Doug"
Apr 24
Daniel F. Betancourt Y. replied to UAV_Enthusiast's discussion Protocol for MAVLINK 1.0 Data Request
"Según la anatomía del paquete, ese campo es para referenciar el ID Message; para este caso, el 42 significa: MISSION_CURRENT ( #42 ) Message that announces the sequence number of the current active mission item. The…"
Mar 13
UAV_Enthusiast commented on Gabe's blog post Autonomous gas powered heavy lift quadcopter we are calling HLQ
"@MAC: Flight control failures are the point of adaptive control schemes, specifically MRAC (model reference adaptive control) In this type of control system the flight controller in a sense is tuning and manipulating itself realtime to achieve some…"
Jan 30
UAV_Enthusiast commented on Gabe's blog post Autonomous gas powered heavy lift quadcopter we are calling HLQ
"Ah valid point...changing the inertia of the blades by changing throttle on the engine probably wouldnt occur facst enough for effective yaw control. Eh just stick a tail boom out there and call it complete :)"
Jan 30
UAV_Enthusiast commented on Gabe's blog post Autonomous gas powered heavy lift quadcopter we are calling HLQ
"Here are a few interesting ideas: First: I think they are using pitch interchangabley with the term collective. Collective is what changes the AOA  in a helicopter blades "collectively" as it rotates around thus producing changes in…"
Jan 30
UAV_Enthusiast commented on UAV_Enthusiast's blog post Another GCS for UAVs
"Yeah, if you look at the system as a whole thats where itd be. But thinking about it there could be options without a computer and other misc things. My next project was to get some nice antennas and make an antenna tracking system to incoorporate…"
Jan 21
John M. Smith commented on UAV_Enthusiast's blog post Another GCS for UAVs
"I can see someone paying upwards of 1000 - 3000 USD depending on complexity and function capability. My goal is to make something in the $1000 range that has a huge value for the amount of money spent. Antenna tracking and video recording MUST be a…"
Jan 21
UAV_Enthusiast commented on UAV_Enthusiast's blog post Another GCS for UAVs
"JMS: I would consider posting high-level schematic drawings for comms and electrical if people would be interested. I never really thought about selling it just never approached my mind that someone would want to buy one. If theres interest I…"
Jan 21

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R_Lefebvre commented on UAV_Enthusiast's blog post Another GCS for UAVs
"Ok, I also am using a 1500.  But was planning on using a panel frame and having a panel cut.  I just got the joysticks, still have to order the switches etc. I think you have a little computer running inside there? John, not sure what…"
Jan 21
John M. Smith commented on UAV_Enthusiast's blog post Another GCS for UAVs
"Awesome....I want one. Are you thinking of making and selling these? If not could I get a plan / drawings, schematics etc so I can make my own? I want to build one in a double wide case that has two large LCD / LED displays in it along with all the…"
Jan 21
John M. Smith commented on UAV_Enthusiast's blog post Another GCS for UAVs
"Awesome....I want one. Are you thinking of making and selling these? If not can I get a plan / drawings, schematics etc so I can make my own? I want to one in a double wide case that has two large LCS / LED displays in it along with all the…"
Jan 21
UAV_Enthusiast commented on UAV_Enthusiast's blog post Another GCS for UAVs
"Antonius K: The function of the three joysticks are for basic flight or gimbal operations. The one on the left is a 2 axis plus one button joystick for gimbal operations (pan,tilt, and the button is return to home/store) The two on the left are for…"
Jan 21
Frederik Granna commented on UAV_Enthusiast's blog post Another GCS for UAVs
" Nice System! Could you provide the dimensions of the case?"
Jan 21
elad o commented on UAV_Enthusiast's blog post Another GCS for UAVs
"first very nice and practical station can you please describe how and what did you used to pair the sliders and the touch lcd with the pc"
Jan 21

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Another GCS for UAVs

Posted on January 20, 2013 at 2:30pm 11 Comments

I have been wanting to share this for sometime and seeing as several people lately have been posting about GCS ideas, I figured I would post a little about mine to give them some ideas. Above is an image of the GCS I had developed for control over some UAV projects I had worked on for my thesis/dissertation and work on in my free/hobby time.

The callout boxes are pretty much self explanatory. The battery (I fly with primary and accessory battery with larger aircraft…

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At 8:27pm on June 28, 2012, Justin Stiltner said…

UAV Enthusiast huh? lol

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