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n00b but ready


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Building a Hexacopter with DJI F550 ARF Kit and Pixhawk controller. First-time builder, would appreciate any help.


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Austin


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Elle replied to Elle's discussion URGENT Parts List for DJI F550 (hexacopter) running Pixhawk
"Awesome!!! Thanks for the photo!!
By any chance, do you remember what kind of connector you used between the RCin and the receiver?"
Jul 26, 2016
Elle replied to Elle's discussion URGENT Parts List for DJI F550 (hexacopter) running Pixhawk
"I see that the Quanum receiver has CPPM output. Just checking - that means we don't need a PWM encoder, correct?
Edit: Read the description again and verified that yes, I don't need one.
Thank you for the wonderful recommendations and assistance,…"
Jul 26, 2016
Elle replied to Elle's discussion URGENT Parts List for DJI F550 (hexacopter) running Pixhawk
"Actually I'd probably need a PPM encoder for that kit."
Jul 26, 2016
Elle replied to Elle's discussion URGENT Parts List for DJI F550 (hexacopter) running Pixhawk
"Would this be an appropriate Tx/Rx kit? So we'd just get this and not need a PPM encoder?

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8992__Turnigy_9X_9Ch_Tra..."
Jul 26, 2016
Elle replied to Elle's discussion URGENT Parts List for DJI F550 (hexacopter) running Pixhawk
"I see, I'm missing the PPM sum receiver, an on-board radio receiver, and a remote controller. Is there anything specific I should look for in these items to ensure it is compatible with my Pixhawk, and compatible with each other?
Alternatively,…"
Jul 26, 2016
Elle posted a discussion
This is probably an elementary question, but do I need a PPM sum receiver + radio receiver + remote controller? I'm planning to use only autopilot or a joystick/keyboard for controls and don't wish to buy a remote controller. I could see that I'd…
Jul 26, 2016
Elle replied to Elle's discussion URGENT Parts List for DJI F550 (hexacopter) running Pixhawk
"The one of the parts in the Amazon link is a telemetry transciever, so it transmits and receives onboard the drone. The transceiver has a pin header. Also saw "Configurable duty cycle" so I was assuming it replaces the PPM receiver as shown in the…"
Jul 25, 2016
Elle replied to Elle's discussion URGENT Parts List for DJI F550 (hexacopter) running Pixhawk
"Is the telemetry kit we bought sufficient as the receiver? We have ground and air modules. The link for quick reference: https://www.amazon.com/YKS-Telemetry-915Mhz-Pixhawk-Quadcopter/dp/B...

My understanding is that with this telemetry kit, I can…"
Jul 25, 2016
Elle replied to Elle's discussion URGENT Parts List for DJI F550 (hexacopter) running Pixhawk
"Thanks a bunch for your quick reply David!!!
Do you have recommendations for which parts to get spares for?"
Jul 25, 2016
Elle posted a discussion
looking for someone to look over our parts list for a project due in 3 weeks! FYI we've ordered everything on this list already...but still we'd need some help!We tried to find arducopter hexacopter kit but could not find any (sold out or in…
Jul 25, 2016