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DistributorPermalink Reply by Martint BuildYourOwnDrone.co.uk on December 30, 2010 at 4:42pm

Hello Tuska,
Are you thinking about something like this:

http://www.flytron.com/programmers/56-compufly-usbtoppm-converter.html

Regards

Martin

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Permalink Reply by Greg Fletcher on December 30, 2010 at 5:14pm

If you don't yet have a radio yet, am I correct in assuming you are not an experienced RC pilot?  If so, then start there first. What you are proposing should work, unless there is a latency issue with the PC end. I would definitely have a safety pilot on the main Tx with your setup going to the trainer input. If you all ready know this then I was wrong. If you have never flown RC and think this my be a way to do it, then you are wrong.

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Chris Tuska on December 30, 2010 at 5:24pm

@Martin Yes and integrating the stick controls and video, a little like a Air Force UAV.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Tuska on December 30, 2010 at 5:35pm

I have a e-flite helicopter and a aerobird plane, and yes I know about the trainer port.  Just looking to set up my hobby a little and go to the next step.  What I really want to do is control everything from the laptop.  Make this look a little like a flight sim.

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Permalink Reply by tycinis on December 30, 2010 at 5:42pm

I have a remzibi osd if you want , never used.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Fletcher on December 30, 2010 at 6:41pm

Aerobird just doesn't cut it as test pilot time. I still think you need some more experience, imho.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Tuska on January 1, 2011 at 10:39pm

Totally agree.. 

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DistributorPermalink Reply by Martint BuildYourOwnDrone.co.uk on January 2, 2011 at 3:17am

That sounds like a great project, If you have not done so already I would take a look at the GCS's that are being developed, I like the look of Happy Killmore's GCS.

 

What plane(s) are you looking to get to start the ball rolling?

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Chris Tuska on January 2, 2011 at 9:48am

Send me a email..

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Permalink Reply by Chris Tuska on January 2, 2011 at 10:04am

I did look at that project for the UAV part, didnt know if i could control the whole flight via that GCS.  I see the first person is included but what about the stick control?

 

 

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DistributorPermalink Reply by Martint BuildYourOwnDrone.co.uk on January 2, 2011 at 10:19am

I believe at this time it is only one way telemetry, however I understand it will be two way with the next release of APM, it will not do what you want at this time, however if you were to use the kit I linked to earlier in this thread I think you will be almost there. Just thinking you may save yourself a little work. HK's GCS looks to be very close to where you want to be. I think your project is very interesting and can't wait to see it developed.

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Permalink Reply by James Turner on January 2, 2011 at 12:15pm

HI Chris, I am developing a similar project although I capture the video to a standalone screen and DVR. Mine is written in vb2010 but most of it should compile in vb.net, you are welcome to a copy of the source if you like. Although not the best written code it flies okay and there may be some parts of the code you code tear out and use in your project. There is a photo of the old version on my profile page along with a description of what it does and also a video which shows that latency (i.e last second climb over the fence) isn't really an issue so long as your not stunt flying.

 

Regards,

James

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