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Wow - Thank you GPS/Telemetry!!!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ervine Lin Sep 6, 2012. 6 Replies

3DR-B Quad frame880kv motorsAPM 2.0MP 1.2.9 and Firmware 2.6.1 <-- I think - I already upgraded it...to 2.7.3...Turnigy 20amp (stock ESC)4500mah Nano Turnigy batteryTelemetry 3DR Radios 433mhz (so…Continue

Video 1.3ghz

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dez Socks Mar 5, 2012. 2 Replies

So I am waiting for my APM 2 to arrive... While I wait I am trying to finalize my setup.I'm in USA3DR Quad with 880kv motors / 11x47 propsTurnigy nano-tech 4500mah batteriesTelemetry xbee Kit…Continue

I did it! Ordered my 3dr!

Started Feb 23, 2012 0 Replies

Ok, I did it! I ordered my 3dr Quad!!! Now I just need to wait for the APM 2 to be available again!I ordered the kit with the AC2836-358, 880Kv motors and the APC Propeller set 11X47 SFP Style…Continue

 

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theclam commented on elad o's photo
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ground control station - update

"Nice! What did you use for the case? What size is it and what size is the LCD?"
Jan 28
Ervine Lin replied to theclam's discussion Wow - Thank you GPS/Telemetry!!!
"Awesome view you have! I also recently flew straight into a tree, miraculously survived without any issues. Oddly when I clipped the ground I broke one of the quad's arm and a prop.."
Sep 6, 2012
Geoffrey Kinuthia replied to theclam's discussion Wow - Thank you GPS/Telemetry!!!
"Nice post and a happy ending"
Sep 6, 2012
theclam replied to theclam's discussion Wow - Thank you GPS/Telemetry!!!
"Thanks!   I have no idea why... -41, I do not think it's because it was lower than where I started "in a valley"...but maybe?  My starting altitude was ~840 and the location it "landed" was ~270' if I remember…"
Sep 6, 2012
Derek Ernewein replied to theclam's discussion Wow - Thank you GPS/Telemetry!!!
"I love the way this was written. However, do you know why the geofence didn't work? Why the altitude showed as -41'? We should be able to use this to make sure that it never happens to anyone ever again. Thanks again for your story!"
Sep 6, 2012

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R_Lefebvre replied to theclam's discussion Wow - Thank you GPS/Telemetry!!!
"Adam, you're alive!  Haven't heard from you in a long time! "
Sep 5, 2012

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Adam Rivera replied to theclam's discussion Wow - Thank you GPS/Telemetry!!!
"Excellent post. Riveting!"
Sep 5, 2012
theclam posted a discussion

Wow - Thank you GPS/Telemetry!!!

3DR-B Quad frame880kv motorsAPM 2.0MP 1.2.9 and Firmware 2.6.1 <-- I think - I already upgraded it...to 2.7.3...Turnigy 20amp (stock ESC)4500mah Nano Turnigy batteryTelemetry 3DR Radios 433mhz (so much better than my Xbee's)Turnigy 9x 2.5ghz, er9 firmware, backlight,lithium battery pack, and 6 position switch :)SonarOptical FlowRange Video RX/TX 1.3ghzMy story - I have been tuning this for months and adjusting my configuration. Spread the electronics out a little onto the arms and removed…See More
Sep 5, 2012
theclam replied to Jake Stew's discussion Gas Engine Quad, Ideas and Solutions...
"Why not use a small gas engine to charge the battery instead of the complexity of multiple gas engines. If you insist on gas. Then you may want to consider a gas engine to power a hydraulic pump and control the flow of…"
May 15, 2012
theclam replied to Florian G's discussion Joystick Arming + Flight Mode Changing
"Make sure you rudder and aileron and rudder are not backward in the receiver/APM. To check, try arming and disarming with the other transmitter stick! "
Apr 28, 2012
theclam replied to photofly.cali's discussion telemetry kit
"I bought the pieces of the kit here to suport DiyDrones and then I bought the modules that are out of stock from digikey.com where they have a lot in stock! These are the two parts I ordered: XBP09-DPSIT-156 and XBP09-DPWIT-156 both…"
Mar 10, 2012
Dez Socks replied to theclam's discussion Video 1.3ghz
"Take a look at www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1279902.Its about 3x more power than what you need.A 500mw          is enough unless you really need it.Your turnigy 9x transmitter will reach around 1.5km with…"
Mar 5, 2012
Earl replied to theclam's discussion Video 1.3ghz
"yes, the 1.3ghz will go much further. Earl "
Mar 5, 2012
theclam posted a discussion

Video 1.3ghz

So I am waiting for my APM 2 to arrive... While I wait I am trying to finalize my setup.I'm in USA3DR Quad with 880kv motors / 11x47 propsTurnigy nano-tech 4500mah batteriesTelemetry xbee Kit 900mhzTurnigy 9x 2.4ghzSo I think I need to go with a 1.3ghz or 5.8ghz for VideoI am leaning toward 1.3ghz over 5.8ghz because I believe the lower frequencies travel better through obstacles like trees etc..I found the link below to a 1500mw 1.3ghz transmitter/receiver. …See More
Mar 5, 2012
theclam posted a discussion

I did it! Ordered my 3dr!

Ok, I did it! I ordered my 3dr Quad!!! Now I just need to wait for the APM 2 to be available again!I ordered the kit with the AC2836-358, 880Kv motors and the APC Propeller set 11X47 SFP Style props.For the battery I plan to order the Turnigy nano-tech:Specs...Capacity: 4000mAhVoltage: 3S1P / 3 Cell / 11.1VDischarge: 40C Constant / 80C BurstWeight: 321.0g (including plug & case)Dimensions: 136 x 25 x 43mmDischarge Plug: TRX plug…See More
Feb 23, 2012

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About Me:
Fairly new to Arduino and LOVING it... Looking forward to learning and implementing a few ideas for projects I have on top of this platform....
Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
R/C helicopters and planes - now interested in UAV Quads!
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Wolcott, CT

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