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  Jan van Hulzen August 3, 2011 at 2:27am

  Hi everyone,

   

  i am looking for data sheets on the parts of the arducopter so that i can access its potential in terms of accuracy and bandwidth. I can't find any info on the 

  ArduCopter specific Programmable Brushless ESC. Is there a list of component listing used ic's etc? Thanks Jan
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  Denny Rowland July 16, 2011 at 5:45am

  I am trying to set up my telemetry with a couple of 2.4 modules from my MK system. Any advice as I am not getting anywhere fast.

   

  I would also like to evaluate the camera roll function any advice on setting this up? 
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  Denny Rowland July 9, 2011 at 10:31am

  I finally had the balls to fit my arducopter electronics in the latest flying camera mount. Loaded 2.0.33 and followed the simple instructions and before I new it there it was hovering nicely in the office. Thanks guys for a superb effort and thanks also to DIYDrones who sent out a parcel two days ago and it arrived at my door. It would have take three weeks from our friends in Germany and then I would have to find the right post office to collect it..
• giu June 10, 2011 at 9:57am

  What about this? The motor are air-motor?
  http://www.honeywell.com/sites/portal?smap=aerospace&page=mav_v...
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  Wessie June 10, 2011 at 1:26am

  Ya nigel such is the nature of the Web. for Every 4 people you will get 7 opinions.

  When It comes to Futaba VS Spektrum, which one is better? Depends who you ask, and what part of the world they come from. In the end its all marketing splurb.  IMHO they are BOTH excellent choices.

   

  The best is simply to buy the brand that has the best SUPPORT in your particular area.

   

  Michael, also see my post on http://diydrones.ning.com/forum/topics/futaba-t7c-over-spektrum-dx8

   

   
• giu June 10, 2011 at 1:14am

  At the end, I think we need cheap ubiquitous telemetry and control.

  1) Using ZigBee to pilot the drone near to you --> 2.4GHz

  2) Using ZigBee to pilot the drone far from you --> 900Mhz in USA (in Europe 868MHz has an air bps of 24kbps)

  3) Using GPRS: this sounds really good, and sure we (or the someone else) have to pay for that (20 min of GPRS ??).

  Anyway, I do not know if we can pilot the drones via XBee radio link...

   
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  Nigel June 10, 2011 at 1:10am

  Without wishing to start an argument over which system is best, I would always advise using Futaba over Spektrum or JR.  Clearly there will be people with other points of view but I have had a great deal of experience with 2.4, I own examples of all the major systems except Multiplex, and I would rate Futaba as being the best of a generally good variety of products from the main manufacturers.
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  michael dunston June 10, 2011 at 12:57am

  i am remoting the arducopter with a exceed rc 6ch dial crap and its respective receiver and i gotta say ... WHAT A CRAP  there is no way to program it even a half of the functions the arducopter has to offer. so if you gut a good 600 usd to spend go for a spectrum or futaba right?? any one know what works the best??

   
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  Chris Anderson June 9, 2011 at 7:27am

  gui: the APM autopilot hardware can use any firmware: AC2 (multicopters), APM (airplanes), ArduRover (wheeled vehicles), etc. You choose which firmware you want with the Mission Planner and you can change it at any time. Same hardware, many functions.
• giu June 9, 2011 at 2:02am

  Does anybody set 6 modes for AC2 with a Futaba?
  Moreover, AC2 can host APM or other firmware?
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