I am sure many people have done the Ardu/Pilot\Shield integration with the Ardu IMU V2. I have come to a halt and would appreciate some pointers to get restarted.
1 If the single Y cable supplied with the shield are to be used with the V2 IMU, where can I find the cableing interconnect instructions?
2. If the interface must be implemented with point to point connections per the ArduManual, where can I find the with connectors shown in the ArduIMU manual photo. Is home brew indicated? That's OK, but I would like a pointer to the type of end connectors I would need to acquire. (I am new at this)
3. The cables supplied with the shield are: 3 long servo extensions, 4 short extensions and one hybrid with a five pin female on one end and 2 female lipo balance 4 pin connectors on the 2 ends of the Y. The servos cables are for control paths - I understand that - what is the hybrid balance cell Y for?
I know I am overlooking something but I just can't put a finger on it. Help is appreciated.
Thanks much
Mike Cowan
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I am getting the hang of working with non mil spec components.
For other newbies. A wide variety of perfboard RC components is available at polulu.com >> catalog >> cables and wire (& related components)
They offer a tiny MOSFET switch which interfaces with any channel of an Rx. Discrete works best.I'm using it to drive a battery transfer relay - sort of in-flight refueling.
Also for other newbies at this point. Windows Vista is sort of plug and play for the FDTI setup and download. Return to RTS is a default setting. See download links on the IMU page for helpful information from the company that provides the FDTI S/W. The DIY screen capture photos and navigation instructions do not apply.
Solution: The IR Cable makes a neat looking I/F cable. The female jumper ends were fabricated by splitting the end connectors of a 3 inch extension cable. See Photo. The google alternative was to order from Hobbyking and wait - and wait.
Mike Cowan
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