I purchased a f550 frame and am currently awaiting my APM2.0 purple setup with integrated GPS. My question: will I be able to mount the board in the middle of the two plates or will I not get a GPS lock?
Thanks!
Will
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What are the central plates made from?
The arms appear to be some kind of plastic, and the central plates appear to be aluminum. If that's true the GPS might work in between the plates because of the spaces, but I wouldn't expect it to be accurate.
This also has a to do with the GPS patch antenna that is on the APM2. I've used a helical GPS antenna and was able to get usable readings inside under my desk, and underneath a car.
I got the helical antenna from here: http://www.jimdgrayassoc.com/index_files/GPS_STUBBY_SERIES.htm
If I remember correctly the antenna was $50, however this was 2 years ago.
However my suggestion would be to place it outside of the two plates.