In this article, KDE is recommending what looks to be powering OPTO ESC systems from the PM both to the power connector on top of the Pixhawk, and also connecting to the power rail on the back.
http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?22043-KDE-
Read more…Correct me if wrong, but when doing a continuity test (power lead and motor shaft), there should be no reading.....OL.
I posted what I thought was possibly a bad Pixhawk at Arducopter support forum. It had me puzzled because the initial testing didn't
Read more…I'm building a Sky Hero Spy 750 using Pixhawk and 3DR GPS/telemetry etc.
Is there an alternative to using the 3DR Power Module to power the Pixhawk? I'm questioning the 14 AGW wires being able to handle the current draw from the motors (KDE 2814XF-515
Read more…1) Does the Pixhawk need to be at the CG of the copter (a la Naza)?
2) Does the GPS need to located in front of or behind the FC or can it off to the side as long as it is pointing in the same direction?
Read more…I've heard some ESC's aren't compatible with the Pixhawk.
I was looking at HobbyKing Blue Series.
They will be used for http://www.kdedirect.com/KDE2814XF515.html motors
Thanks.
Read more…I have a Y6B, now am looking to build a X4, maybe X8 later on (there is no replacement for displacement as they say), but for now an X4 with high quality motors and props is what I'm looking at.
This build will be more for long flight times and reliab
Read more…Where would one find a PDB for the X4 frame kit to build a X8? Are there schematics for the wiring to the Pixhawk? Any other info is appreciated.
Thanks.
Read more…Is this normal? I don't recall this occurring in the past.
1) New GPS
2) New cables
3) Reinstalled firmware on Pixhawk for Y6B
4) Went through the wizard, then for good measure Calibrated Compass and Accel again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c77i0XoH19o
Read more…Attached is the log file and kmz. I did CompassMOT a few weeks ago and it was 4-7%. Vibration looks ok to me. It was a mystery and my first thought was ESC sync issue or motor failure but now I'm wondering if it was due to bad radio calibration causi
Read more…Anyone get this error in their logs? My Y6 would not hold position in Loiter/PosHold and it appears the hdop is increasingly exceeding 2.0. I took off in stab mode, switched to HoldPos to test, and the thing was wondering all over; I barely had cont
Read more…Anyone experienced with this? I'm satisfied with the performance of my Y6 now and would like to try FPV.
At $189.99 the price seems right. Any reason(s) not to use this system?
I already have an AV-USB adapter to start out using a laptop, may get moni
Read more…Has anyone flew long missions with their Y6? I'm planning a 3.8 mile flight mostly above straight roads, and will follow in the car.
A few questions:
1) What is the maximum advisable speed to fly for the most efficiency? I've been using 12-15 m/s.
2) Th
Read more…This was probably answered, but tonight I used Auto Tune on my Y6. I noticed after doing it there is a box checked 'Lock Pitch and Roll Values'. What is that for and should it be checked?
After a few weeks of frustration and noob mistakes, I'm really
I have the flying down pretty good with about 2 dozen successful manual flights and missions, but one thing that's been bothering me in the build manual is this section on 'backup power'.
One the one hand it says the zener diode is best but not requir
Read more…My 3DR Y6B has gone through several APC 10 x 4.7 props, no fault of the props. I've had several good flights now with no broken props so would like to experiment.
Does anyone know or have a recommendation for good quality CF props to replace the SF an
Read more…I'm finally getting things ironed out (I hope) on my Y6B DIY, but one issue is nagging me. My trims are set for in flight. In stab mode it hovers nice and still once off ground. Taking off though from day it wants to roll right.
I'm using the Y6B con
Read more…Does this look like a good place for the antenna? It's the green block holding the antenna in front.
RTL has worked well for 10-15 flights. Tonight I performed compassmot, came back at 6%. Did it again, 7%. Everything seemed ok, but haven't tried Auto Tune yet.
So I ran a test flight in the back yard before going to the field. Took off, put in alt-h,
Read more…As I understand the X8R "should" connect fine with the PixHawk.
The question is what FrSky Tx should I get for the Turnigy 9XR to make it all work? Will the 9XR work with the FrSky components so they all talk to each other?
If not in this forum, where
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