IR connector for the Shield?
hiwhere do I buy loose ir connector located on the underside of the Shield where you connect the IR sensor?
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XY sensor problem, cable to side only?
My XY sensor only works correctly (version 2.4, AT328 board) if the cable is to either side, not front or rear, weird. If it's front/rear then roll controls elevator and pitch controls aileron. I've tried reversing the two analog wires from the senso
Read more…Ardupilot specs
Greetings all, I am new here and I am about to get started with my own system. I have been involved in RC aviation since I was a kid and I am now a helicopter pilot in the US Army. Recently I have gotten involved in the world of microcontrollers and
Read more…Problem with version of ardupilot schield?
hello, I have a blue version. Is it the new version?. If yes, I don't understand why I must select in the header file an old version therefore to initialize the GPS. If I select the new version, nothing works. The GPS don't fix.#define SHIELD_VERSION
Read more…A guide to Arduino that anyone can understand
I'll start with a bit of background information on me... I picked up rc flying as a means to an end about 6 months ago after stumbling on rcexplorer.se, a great site for anyone interested in fpv flying. A few days later I found diydrones.com and I wa
Read more…Building A Long Range UAV
I am working on a project of controlling a UAV over long ranges, for example would it be possible to control a UAV Via wifi?. 2.4ghz has a range of 140 mile with the proper equipment, so would it be possible to operate a UAV within this hotspot?. Onc
Read more…iPhone as video monitor
Happy New Year Everyone -Does anyone know if it is possible to feed a fpv composite signal into and iPhone of iPod? I have done a bit of research but have not found any information on this subject.thanks,Doug
Read more…1hz and 4hz GPS
Hello,During an autonomous mission, what difference can make a 4hz gps instead of 1hz ? Is it really more reliable to have a 4hz gps ?thanks.
Read more…Is there any interference problem between Xbee 868 and GSM 900MHz band?
Hello All:Anyone has experience using Xbee 868 modem in an area where GSM 900MHz cellphone-band is used? I m wondering whether there will be severe interference problem since 868MHz is quite near to 900MHz?Another problem is is XBee 868 really with t
Read more…General Questions
Hello,-Does ArduPilot control the power of the motor ? For example, if you want to change the altitude, does it increase the power and move the elevetor ?Is there an adjustement for the rate of climb ?
Read more…VB.net
Any have an idea of how to use the USB port in VB.net? I want to make a ground station for my UAV (I would like to build it myself...), but I can't figure out the USB connection. I'VE SEARCHED EVERYWHERE!!! Any have ideas???Thanks a bunch!Sam R.
Read more…Piper Cub airplane design
I am a first to building my own airplane, and a first to UAV building. I found a cool RC plane that I would like to build, and I wanted to check it by everyone to see if it might work. All I need is room for my autopilot system and a little room for
Read more…lift calculator
any body know where i can get my hands of a calculation device. downloadable or what not .where i can determine lift in accordance to rpm and pitch with my brushless motors and my props.anyone can help that be nice
Read more…Stroke engine
Hello,is there any issue by using a regular stroke engine (like OS engine) to build an uav ?
Read more…Easystar brushless motor mount
I am a beginner,Sorry if I am bothering any of you.I bought an outrunner brushless mount for the easystar,I searched everywhere for instructions to mount this but failed to find any instructions. Ihope someone can help out http://www.rangevideo.com/i
Read more…Quadcopter photographer
Here is an interesting story about a photographer who uses his own homemade quadcopter to photograph images for clients.correct linkhttp://www.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,58379936001_1949970,00.html
Read more…Required Gear for This ? aerial survey
Had some inspiration today reading the local paper, here in New Zealand, had some stunning aerial photos from above mt Narahoe (sorry, havent found a link to the photo, its in a paper - not digital).First Thought - would love to do those shots from m
Read more…Ardupilot Config Tool v1.4.12 Problems Uploading
HiI'm having some problems loading a mission from the Config Tool application to the Ardupilot board. Evertime I try to load a basic mission it gives me a error "Something is wrong"
High Wing Trainer type plane for ArduPilot use
I'm planning my Senior Design Project for next year, and I've come across a few fun fields related to RC aircraft. My plan is to come up with a stable platform that will hold the ArduPilot system along with a somewhat modular bay for sensory equipmen
Read more…Need a partner
HiI'm looking for someone to work with on building a UAV. The specification of the UAV is not determined and will be set by discussing with whomever decides to join me. The purpose of this project is to understand all about UAV's, in terms of constru
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