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Wireless telemtry - getting started without it?

Posted by cassini91 on October 2, 2011 at 6:06am

Hey guys,

 

I'm starting a new project, building my own quad copter design, and would like to base it on the arducopter. However, I won't have the funds to get the XBee kit to start with. What sort of features can I have without it? Is it possible to change to altitude/position hold and back to manual just by using the RC controls?

 

Thanks,

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  • Rui Manuel Cravo Marques October 2, 2011 at 6:21am

    And yes, there's a way to change the flight modes in flight with the radio. Check this link in the wiki manual, at the bottom there's another link for a tutorial on how to build your own 6 position switch. Hope this have helped.

     

  • Rui Manuel Cravo Marques October 2, 2011 at 6:18am

    Hello, an alternative to XBee are the apc220 modules. They are much cheaper (you can look at ebay). You won't get the same baud, and less range, but for the arducopter I think they'll be a good alternative for your initial flights at sight !

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