Powering the AMP 2.5

Posted by Rafael Córdoba on March 6, 2013 at 3:29am

Hi!

I've just recived my AMP 2.5 and now I have one important question. How can I connect mi LiPo battery to it? That's an important part of the project. We're not going to use an RC controller, so the tutorials I saw doesn't work with what I want to do.

Thanks a lot for your help!

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  • emre ayvaz March 9, 2013 at 8:40am

    Hi there,

    I am in the era to buy an APM 2.5+. I have t-rex700 and 1.2ghz transmitter on it and my plan is to modify arduino's code according to my needs if I can. I just have the equipment that I can fly my heli and get the video recording to my PC.

    So my question; is it just enough to buy the products on the link;

    http://store.diydrones.com/APM_2_5_Not_Assembled_p/br-apmpwrkt2-tel...

    I also have some questions about that product:

    * there are two kind of frequencies 915mhz and 433 mhz. Which one should I buy and why? I am living in Turkey.

    * They have an option for telemetry. Is it just ensure me to see my helis info dring flight? I also have telemetry with my Spektrum DX8. May I use it and twin the telemetry data to my PC somehow?

    * Lastly, What may I need than this product, such as lipo battery any other sensor and etc?

    Thanks, looking forward to see your advise ASAP. Help this dummy :)

  • Rafael Córdoba March 7, 2013 at 12:32am

    Thanks a lot again. So the last question is where do I have to connect the uBec to the board? Where's the power input?

    Thank you!

  • Rafael Córdoba March 6, 2013 at 11:50am

    Thanks a lot for your answers. What about taking 5v from the motor controllers?

  • LanMark March 6, 2013 at 7:56am

    I would use the APM one so you get battery sensing.. otherwise it won't know how much power is left.

  • Greg O March 6, 2013 at 6:10am
    6v Becs are bad as well. The one Jani recommended or an adjustable one like the Castle Creations 10amp bec work well. I like the Cc one as its adjustable output voltage.
  • Developer
    Jani Hirvinen March 6, 2013 at 4:35am

    You can either use APM2.5 specific powersuplpy or you can use small low noise 5V uBec. Both with work ok for you. Do not put anything else than 5V on main board or you will burn it. 

    jani / jDrones

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