Could you guys post some pictures of your antenna setups? I have trouble getting a GPS fix with the RFD modems on (I uses 868 european models).
Here's my setup:
- Reach DGPS base station, RFD868 on the serial port, powered through the reach
- Reach DGPS
Finally I've got all systems working. The combination of the telemetry modem and GPS module gave me a lot of headaches. The solution proved to be a separate UBEC for the modem and moving that UBEC as far away from the other electronics as possible.
Th
Read more…Random fact:
I just read that Nikola Tesla built an RC boat as early as 1898. Nice, huh? He envisioned drones back then. He was forced to use RC, as he was unable to build an autopilot...
https://www.engadget.com/2014/01/19/nikola-teslas-remote-control
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