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PixRacer with Ardupilot

Posted by Randy on February 9, 2016 at 4:47pm

This is a discussion to focus the feedback and support of ardupilot on the PixRacer board from AUAV.co.

We believe that all teething problems encountered are now resolved and so we recommend people load Copter-3.3.4 which is available for all multicopters through the Mission Planner's (and other GCS's) Install Firmware screens. Note that because regular Pixhawks are still on Copter-3.3.3 the install icon may show Copter-3.3.3 but rest assured, Copter-3.3.4 will be installed (you can check the version by looking at the very top of the Mission Planner).

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- - - - Phillip Kocmoud > Phillip Kocmoud February 26, 2016 at 3:37pm
        
        I'll post the source files on the AUAV.com website in the next couple of days. 66hex is working on a professional polished version. I will announce when those are ready for retail. My preference is to keep it open source, so if you make a something awesome, then please contribute back.
        
        David B Bitton > Phillip Kocmoud February 26, 2016 at 3:33pm
        
        Is the STL open source? what about the original CAD file? thanks!
Phillip Kocmoud February 25, 2016 at 12:41pm

Auav.Co for wires and digikey for connectors only.
- David B Bitton > Phillip Kocmoud February 25, 2016 at 1:01pm
  
  Which GPS should I select when ordering this board? Thanks!
Richard Kennedy February 25, 2016 at 12:40pm

Has anybody located a good source [ preferably in the U.S.A. ] for the needed JST GH connectors?
- David B Bitton > Richard Kennedy February 25, 2016 at 12:52pm
  
  Here ya go. JST GH connectors at Digikey.
  
  http://tro.pe/1QhxqSg
  - Richard Kennedy > David B Bitton February 25, 2016 at 1:00pm
    
    Thanks! I just spent 10 minutes looking for that couldn't find it for some reason. I take it you really should have a special crimper to make the wires? like this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engineer-PAD-13-Crimp-Tool-For-Crimping-Mic...
    
    I seem to be seeing different sizes. pixracer 2.54MM??
    - David B Bitton > Richard Kennedy February 25, 2016 at 1:13pm
      
      I recommend all three:
      
      http://tro.pe/1QhC2Yw
      
      http://tro.pe/1QhCeHu
      
      http://tro.pe/1QhCoyn
      
      The first two are crimpers and the last one is a stripper. They are $90.26 total.
      - Richard Kennedy > David B Bitton February 25, 2016 at 1:36pm
        
        Thanks. One more thing... I see these connectors are saying a pitch of 1.25mm but I'm seeing GH 6pin <-> Separate 2.54mm females so I'm not understanding that discrepancy can you [ or anyone ] clear it up for me? Thx
        
        David B Bitton > Richard Kennedy February 25, 2016 at 1:49pm
        
        This is the specs for the JST GH connector series:
        
        http://tro.pe/1QhL2wZ
        
        However, you need to show me where you're looking so I can see for myself. Thanks!