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Connecting RX and APM - Quadcopter

Hi guys,

I've almost completed the build of my quad copter - after going through the existing forum topics I still have a couple of questions.  Sorry if they are very simple.

1. Connecting the RX and APM to a power source.  What is the best way to do this?  Also, aside from tape, how are people connecting the RX to the frame?  I ended up getting some nylon screws for the APM just for security.

 

2. Connecting the RX to the APM.  I bought the kit from the store and I assumed that all the connections would be included - but I don't seem to have them.  Do I just need to purchase them?  Ie, http://store.diydrones.com/Servo_Jumper_Female_double_sided_p/pr-0003-03-10cm.htm.

 

The model of the radio is a Spektrum DX8 and I have the APM 2.5 Board.

 

Many thanks in advance,

David.

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  • Here's the cable I used, yes it did not come with my 3dr kit either:

    https://store.diydrones.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CA-0001-11

    Also, I decided to pre-empt any more waiting and bought a few of these:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G4XRY2/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

    Dirt cheap and figured with all those jumpers they'll be handy for playing around.

    As for mounting the receiver, I've got mine attached via a rubber band and a twisty tie for the time being. I couldn't resist uploading my glue-stick sonar mount as well..  

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    How are you mounting your battery? The velcro doesn't seem to work very well and I've read countless posts saying to NOT rely on it.

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    Sorry to keep replying to my own posts, but I suspect that I have worked this out through this link - http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/APM2RC.

    But I would appreciate it if someone could please confirm.

    I note though "Just connect your RC receiver to the Input side (using the special cables that came with your quadcopter kit, or just any female-to-female cables)."

    It appears that I didn't receive these cables with the kit.  Should they still be shipping with kits nowadays?

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    Also, there are two cables (2 wire [red and black]and 4 wire [multi colour]) coming from the PDB.  Where should they be attached?

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