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Drones replace U.S. postal service...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Will Snodgrass Feb 16. 1 Reply

I got this from a conspiracy website, called No drones. If you ever wondered just how paranoid some people are about drones, check out these excerpts from the site:  Drones replacing U.S. postal…Continue

Camera Servo Wiring

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen R Mann Feb 19. 2 Replies

I'm not sure why I can't wrap my head around this, but I'm trying to attach the servos to RC 10 and 11. (I'm using the power module, JP1 is off)Obviously just plugging them in causes a brownout, But…Continue

9X No Solder programmer, 2 9x Reciever modules, 1 TX module, Backlight LED

Started this discussion. Last reply by Will Snodgrass Feb 14. 7 Replies

AS the title says, I have a Smartie parts 9X No solder programming board w/ usb interface (sans screws) 2 RX modules (Brand new, never used) and 1 TX module for the 9x (also never used) As well as a…Continue

ESC/Motor out of sync

Started this discussion. Last reply by Will Snodgrass Jan 30. 1 Reply

I have 1 motor that won't startup until well after the others have spun up. At first I thought it might be an esc calibration issue, so after many auto calibrations I did the manual calibrate.....But…Continue

 

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3D Robotics
Chris Anderson commented on Will Snodgrass's blog post Windows 8 and how to get your APM2 working on it
"John. No worries. I'll PM you the entire thread from our ticketing system and restart the replacement process. It's best to work via email so that there's a record and we can avoid confusion like this.  -Chris"
Apr 28
John Bowie commented on Will Snodgrass's blog post Windows 8 and how to get your APM2 working on it
"Hi Chris, I actually made a phone call on this months ago and thats not what I understood, however I am happy to send this back. Its been a while so I need to have the address please. Regards John"
Apr 28

3D Robotics
Chris Anderson commented on Will Snodgrass's blog post Windows 8 and how to get your APM2 working on it
"John, I checked the tech support thread and it shows that we've already offered to send you a replacement, and will refund the price of the original APM once it's returned. The team is just waiting for your reply. Perhaps there was some…"
Apr 28

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Chris Anderson commented on Will Snodgrass's blog post Windows 8 and how to get your APM2 working on it
"John, sorry to hear that. I'll check the tech support ticket thread and we'll get you a replacement APM ASAP."
Apr 28
John Bowie commented on Will Snodgrass's blog post Windows 8 and how to get your APM2 working on it
"Well after failing to get the APM to work on several Win7 PCs I finaly got hold of a new laptop with Win 8 (Yeay!) So I followed all the tutotorials and I still can load the driver for this $200 piece of crap. Weeks of stuffing around reading blogs…"
Apr 27
Richard Bramlette commented on Will Snodgrass's blog post Windows 8 and how to get your APM2 working on it
"Has this been fixed yet? Is it being fixed?"
Apr 18
Will Snodgrass replied to Hugues's discussion Sonar (MB1260 from Maxbiotic) is useless and dangerous on a drone in the group ArduCopter User Group
"So the Sonar works just fine under 7M then? If so that actually makes sense, because the Sonar is only used for low altitudes, and terrain following. From the Manual: ArduCopter supports the MaxSonar line of sonars for low level terrain following…"
Apr 4
Tim Green replied to Will Snodgrass's discussion What is easier to fly.....A quad, or a Hex?
"Quads are cheaper to crash."
Mar 1
Stephen R Mann replied to Will Snodgrass's discussion Camera Servo Wiring
"The signal wire absolutely needs a ground.  It doesn't have to be the adjacent ground pin, but there absolutely has to be a common ground between components."
Feb 19
Adam Haggerty replied to Will Snodgrass's discussion Camera Servo Wiring
"You sure the signal wire needs ground?  I've run signal wires solo before.  You could just create a bridge between the apm GND bus and the Battery/BEC GND."
Feb 19
Will Snodgrass replied to Will Snodgrass's discussion Drones replace U.S. postal service...
"Some more: Hello, my name is Drones, and I would like to inform you on the new no drones policy for U.S. citizens:  Drones should be kept indoors and are no longer allowed to mingle in traffic. If you own a drone then please ensure that your…"
Feb 16
Will Snodgrass posted a discussion

Drones replace U.S. postal service...

I got this from a conspiracy website, called No drones. If you ever wondered just how paranoid some people are about drones, check out these excerpts from the site:  Drones replacing U.S. postal service has been on the schedule for quite some time. The idea was put into place years ago by the Obama administration. Drones are here to take your employment oportunity, we just don't see it yet! Drones are great toys. They come out handy for all sorts of work. The use of drones for U.S. postal…See More
Feb 16
Will Snodgrass replied to Will Snodgrass's discussion 9X No Solder programmer, 2 9x Reciever modules, 1 TX module, Backlight LED
"As the man said, this item is sold."
Feb 14
Jeff Smith replied to Will Snodgrass's discussion 9X No Solder programmer, 2 9x Reciever modules, 1 TX module, Backlight LED
"Sorry Marcelo, the PM was to Will :-) I snatched up the programmer, hope you don't mind."
Feb 14
Marcelo Gomes replied to Will Snodgrass's discussion 9X No Solder programmer, 2 9x Reciever modules, 1 TX module, Backlight LED
"Jeff, I'm not receyve any e-mail / PM from you... yet."
Feb 14
Jeff Smith replied to Will Snodgrass's discussion 9X No Solder programmer, 2 9x Reciever modules, 1 TX module, Backlight LED
"PM'd"
Feb 13

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Drone toy is enough to stir up controversy

Posted on February 3, 2013 at 1:00pm 9 Comments

 

The stigma attached to the Buzzword Drone is still a hot button topic,even while shopping for a children's toy online.

HuffPost Explains:…

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GoPro and Gimbal

Posted on November 17, 2012 at 4:30pm 25 Comments

For those of us that have never seen a GoPro camera before, it's hard to imagine just how small this powerful mini really is.

What camera could be smaller while still  providing 10 MP, 1080p video at 60 fps all while packing an amazing wide angle lens? Gopro answered that themselves with there new lineup. Coming from $299 for the Gopro2, and…

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Windows 8 and how to get your APM2 working on it

Posted on November 9, 2012 at 1:00pm 11 Comments



This first part only happens to some..... so skip it if it does not apply

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My first problem with this started when downloading it. it apparently didn't recognize the .inf driver file so it associated it with notepad and gave it a .txt extension. of course you normally cant see it because know extensions are hidden. anyways,, after you fix that that, how to get it to run? the old tricks dont work, and I want a permanent one...so I read…

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