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"look here: http://paparazzi.enac.fr/wiki/Other_Hardware#Molex_PicoBlade.E2.84....
As far as I know halfbase never actually delivered any product."
As far as I know halfbase never actually delivered any product."
"I would suggest that you look at the paparazzi source code, I was able to tease out the equations that they use to estimate attitude from the IR sensor information. I don't remember which file you need to look at off the top of my head (estimator.h…"
I am about to do another paparazzi systems integration on a Nexstar. Since the GPS is on the AP board, I have to mount the AP where it has a clear view of the sky. Previously I have cut the fuse aft of the wing, and mounted the AP there, but I have…
"Quote from post above:
See the Get Hardware page on the wiki for parts sources.
The link is above."
See the Get Hardware page on the wiki for parts sources.
The link is above."
I have finished my Master's Degree, and so I have to return all of the planes and paparazzi hardware which the school bought for my project. So I have begun working on my next project. So far I have purchased a cheap ($100 receiver ready + 2 free…
"I got
a question about altitude hold. Paparazzi does that pretty well. Here is a pic of the flight track of my first successful auto flight. The side view shows the altitude hold pretty well. Be aware that the plane needs a lot of tuning. I should…"
a question about altitude hold. Paparazzi does that pretty well. Here is a pic of the flight track of my first successful auto flight. The side view shows the altitude hold pretty well. Be aware that the plane needs a lot of tuning. I should…"
"I forgot to add that if anyone wants help getting started with Paparazzi, then send me a PM and we can talk in greater detail."
"I wrote a post about the plane way back when for those who want more info.
I think my next project will be using an epp based plane. I am thinking of giving the Easy Glider Pro a try."
I think my next project will be using an epp based plane. I am thinking of giving the Easy Glider Pro a try."
I think for the hobbyist, the only real choice is an open source autopilot. Unfortunately with a closed source solution, you are stuck with the feature set that the developer wants you to have. Another major advantage of open source autopilots is…
"I have not had any trouble with the props, but at $2-3 each it is not a big deal if one gets broken. Also, the plane flies so much nicer without all of the drag from the gear. And I can land in fairly tall grass."
