Motor to lift Nxt
Does anybody know of a motor/ esc that could power a plane with an nxt onboard? Maybe a Graupner?
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Heli Tx for Fixed Wing?
I've flown RC Planes for about 5 years but never flown Heli. I've found a decent deal on a new radio but it's for Heli. It's not a computer radio and my basic question is can this be used for a fixed wing plane? It's got the server reversing dip swit
Read more…2.1 and Xbee modules.....
I read that the modems will be running @ 57000 on version 2.1. I have already purchased the 900MHZ XSC modules which are limited to 9600. Can the baud rate in 2.1 be slowed down to 9600 with a simple change as in the past. I'd hate to have to toss th
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I am just curious. I have a strange impression that all IMU-based amateur systems have never left ground testing or passive logging phase.
Read more…Quadrotor Project Labview Simulation
Hi guys, I am embarking on a project to design a quadrotor although I know it has been already designed.It is part of my school final year project.At this phase, which is the R&D phase, I am currently simulating the quadrotor using Labview and am app
Read more…configuration swich on in TX RC
HelloI am new here.I bought a Ardupilot in sparkfun to use it in FPV I upload de v 1.0 of the software for ardupilotI need help to configure the ardupilot with my transmitter.Ok. I have a 3 position swich in my transmitter and i would like to use thi
Read more…How to begin
Hey,I have never attempted a UAV before (I just fly helis) but have been on these forums a bit looking at the amazing stuff that you all do and now I have finally got around to wanting to build one for myself (most likely a plane) and am wondering wh
Read more…ArduBlimp B4.3.1 appears DEAD
Both of our attempts to download the default code to the control board have resulted in a board that no longer appears to operate correctly. When powered on the LED in the corner (near the empty socket) comes on red. What error does the LED signify a
Read more…ArduPilot and Magnetometer
Hi guys,Just wondering if anyone has gone about this approach? I need an all weather stabilization device and was looking at off the shelf magnetometers from sparkfun ect. But not sure how well I would go i.e. if filtering the sensor input is require
Read more…Where can I find a MQ-1 Predator Rotax 914F engine or surplus parts?
I have a friend who wants to build a light weight plane and wants to find predator engines or surplus parts for the engines. Does anyone know where I can look for them, and how much they might be?
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Do I need to have the Googlr Earth Pro to be able to visualise the GPS data?
Do I need to have the Googlr Earth Pro to be able to visualise the GPS data, or is there any other way to do it on the cheap with the regular version.Thanks for your answer, or suggestions.Vic
Read more…Problems switching between MUX and manual control
Hello all,I've been having some troubles recently in switching between manual and automatic control on my ArduPilot board. It is currently controlling a crawler-type RC car, as some others have attempted. When I first power on the board (initially un
Read more…ArduPilot comms protocol
After learning in my last thread that the ArduPilot roadmap is going in the direction that I was considering branching it, I tried to think of the best way for me to help accelerate the effort without duplicating existing projects or stepping on anyo
Read more…Kline-Fogelman Airfoils
One of the members posted a new design flying wing today and mentioned it had the Kline-Fogleman airfoil. I did some research on this unique airfoil and came up with this.Here is a short article about the design: http://bfoamy.com/?page_id=664And her
Read more…Baro pressure module smd500 only $39
Here is a little gem I found but I am not too good at i2c communications.It is an smd500 baro pressure module that runs on 3.3 vdc. Anyone had any experience with this part ? I am going to use it for altitude in my autopilot I'm developing.http://www
Read more…Running Before Walking or Crawling - Where is the End-to-End Guide for N00bs like Me?
Hello everyone - love the site, been lurking for some time now as I prepare to build my first drone.Speaking of which - I have a simple goal in mind - I want to build a drone based on the Multiplex EasyStar Powered Glider, which is highly recommended
Read more…Potential ardupilot modifications: IMU, xbee, camera
Hey all, I'm new around here, but I've been following the blog for quite some time and I'm excited to see the strength of this community!I am very interested in expanding the capabilities of the ArduPilot platform and I've got some specific modificat
Read more…variable pitch quadrotor-please provide some feedback
hello all!My name is Brandon and i am a student in la hoping to put together a simple but reliable quadrotor for a research project this summer. I have been flying rc helis for a couple years now and have gotten intimately familiar with the variable-
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