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Dom Brown replied to Mathew Ferreira's discussion Lightware SF10/C and Pixhawk AC 3.3.2 Serial connection
"Hmmm...  Actually, this firmware is not working for me.
To clarify:This firmware makes the Pixhawk play nice with the SF/10A that I have, but for some strange reason it prevents the arming of motors 5 & 6 of Y6B configuration. 
It's pretty weird. …"
Jan 21, 2016
Dom Brown replied to Mathew Ferreira's discussion Lightware SF10/C and Pixhawk AC 3.3.2 Serial connection
"I would also like to add that I was having this exact same issue and the attached firmware did the trick so... thanks!"
Jan 19, 2016
Dom Brown replied to crayfellow's discussion KDE ESC's and proper ESC calibration procedure
"Hi crayfellow,

It's been a long while since you posted this, but I made some progress after following a thread over at multirotorforums.

Anyway, KDE ESCs don't need calibration.  Well, you can, but I understand you need a special device and some…"
Dec 1, 2015
Dom Brown replied to DG's discussion Is there a known problem with KDE and xxxHawk?
"Just in case someone ends up here I'm going to copy and past my reply to you elsewhere on diydrones:

So I have a similar setup to you. 
KDE motors
KDE ESCs
Pixhawk.
5v bec plugged into main out 8 on Pixhawk
I also has similar issues as you and…"
Dec 1, 2015
Dom Brown replied to DG's discussion KDE ESC and xxxHawk (Arducopter) will not work properly, period.
"Hey DG,

So I have a similar setup to you. 
KDE motors
KDE ESCs
Pixhawk.
5v bec plugged into main out 8 on Pixhawk
I also has similar issues as you and followed your little thought process/guide at the link you provided above.  Didn't quite work out…"
Dec 1, 2015
Dom Brown commented on Hugues's blog post How-to guide: Pixhawk with 6S batteries (> 4S)
"Decided to take a punt on the link that Para provided a few comments up.  The Mauch Electronics guy has 200a and 100a available for sale, but the website still acts a little strange.  The link to 'Products' doesn't actually lead to products, but…"
Nov 30, 2015
Dom Brown commented on Hugues's blog post How-to guide: Pixhawk with 6S batteries (> 4S)
"Really!?  This is exciting news!  I don't suppose you would be comfortable giving a roughish estimate on when you might expect to be able to get them out?  Is it more along the lines of weeks, or months?"
Nov 12, 2015
Dom Brown commented on Hugues's blog post How-to guide: Pixhawk with 6S batteries (> 4S)
"Ah, they managed to fix the website between when I started writing the comment, and posting it.  Still sold out though!"
Nov 11, 2015
Dom Brown commented on Hugues's blog post How-to guide: Pixhawk with 6S batteries (> 4S)
"Shame... That website is a train wreck and everything is sold out!http://www.airbotservices.com/airbotpower-pre-ordering-send-us-emailon the other hand looks much more promising.  I just wish they'd start rolling them out ASAP!"
Nov 11, 2015
Dom Brown commented on Hugues's blog post How-to guide: Pixhawk with 6S batteries (> 4S)
"Hi Hugues,
Thanks for this clarification. I think I was getting confused about the diagrams at:
http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/common-using-a-current-sensor/

and at the top of your original post. On the wiki, the BEC is wired in *before* the…"
Oct 9, 2015
Dom Brown replied to Eric Lee's discussion Anyone had problem ordering from 3DR store? in IRIS
"Hello Vu,

You must have some serious clout as, like you stated in your reply, the order went out.  I appreciate you taking the time to get that sorted for me. 

I hope you guys can iron out these issues as I imagine the people who buy your…"
Jul 7, 2015
Dom Brown replied to Eric Lee's discussion Anyone had problem ordering from 3DR store? in IRIS
"Hello everyone,

I too am in limbo with an order from 3dr. 

I placed an order on the 13th of May for about $400 worth of stuff.

It will be eight weeks on Wednesday since the order was placed. 

June was fun:  I'd call at the beginning of the week…"
Jul 6, 2015
Dom Brown commented on Hugues's blog post How-to guide: Pixhawk with 6S batteries (> 4S)
"Hi Thomas,

Thanks for your reply. I guess what I'm trying to ask is, if we're powering the Pixhawk as per the diagram in "4. Wiring Case 1 : to measure up to a maximum of 90 amps" in Hugues guide at the top of the page, and we have servos (gimbal…"
May 19, 2015
Dom Brown commented on Hugues's blog post How-to guide: Pixhawk with 6S batteries (> 4S)
"Thanks for the reply Hugues. So let's say I had some servos that generated some voltage spikes and were attached to the BEC, and that same BEC (on a different output) was spliced into the Pixhawk power port, Pixhawk is happy?

Is it a question now…"
May 19, 2015
Dom Brown commented on Hugues's blog post How-to guide: Pixhawk with 6S batteries (> 4S)
"Hello chaps,

I don't know if it has been linked in the comments yet, but there is another page on the arducopter wiki titled Attopilot 180A Voltage and Current Sensor:

link: http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/common-optional-hardware/common-po..."
May 19, 2015