I just joined DIYDrones, so forgive me if this topic has been covered. I've integrated telemetry using the ESP-12E with my flight controller. I have tried both UDP and TCP signals with success over direct with softAP. I have two questions:
1. Has anybody else used this module, and how reliable has it been?
2. Do you prefer to use UDP or TCP or a combination of both with multiple ports?
Thanks!
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I like your org. Ok, that pretty much answers my question. 5 km is well over what we need, and I feel pretty confident about it moving forward. Thanks for your help Ronald!
We size the ground antenna to achieve very low packet loss at 5 km range. You could achieve a range up to 10 km with appropriate antenna and line of sight. We selected 5 km as a reasonable compromise, because our primary communications is via a 5GHz digital data link via Raspberry Pi. You can get more information from our web site: www.KashmirWorldFoundation.org
Thanks Ronald for the feedback. Have you had any any problems with packet loss? If so, do you know about what range it started cutting out?
The 8266 module is an excellent choice for telemetry. Get a version that includes an SMA connector for external antenna, switch for loading firmware, button for rebooting, and 5V to 3.3V DC down conversion. UDP seems to be a better option for telemetry.