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FlyMario commented on Tj Bordelon's blog post Landing patterns and reverse thrust!
"Interesting discussion. I take it you can't just do tight circles on the way down. I can't imagine actually reversing the motor. Sure it can be done but props are not effecient running backwards. Heck, whatever works for you I suppose. Just doesn't…"
Sep 12, 2010
FlyMario commented on Max's blog post New AttoPilot 6DOF IMU Stryker flight over lake
"Oh my gentle Jesus... I imagine your palms were sweaty wondering if you were gonna see your plane back! LOL! trees all around and it goes solo mission over a lake. Gotta love it!"
Jun 4, 2010
FlyMario commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post Quick Post: ArduPilotMega Shield/OilPan Photos!
"The Helicopter part would be extreemely fun. I fly them and have one that I would love to put some UAV guts into. The flight characteristics would be much different as you transition to about the 3 foot high mark where the helicopter will fly much…"
May 19, 2010
FlyMario commented on automatik's blog post ArduPilot Ground Control Station ready for public beta testing
"That looks sweet. I will probably use it."
May 18, 2010
FlyMario commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Monocopters on the move
"That is the goofiest flying craft I have ever seen. Keeping that stable would be a fun challenge though I suppose."
May 18, 2010
FlyMario posted a discussion
Ok this is my ArduMega Setup.  I am using the ArduPilot Shield V2, A locosys 4hz GPS, SCP1000 Pressure Sensor (not connected to I2C yet) and the IMU ADXL330/LISY3000 Breakout board. Here is the picture... Stop laughing geez... I have the 2.6 version…
May 18, 2010
FlyMario replied to Earl's discussion Mega with 2.6
"Hi Eric,

Are you using this?

http://store.diydrones.com/product_p/br-0002-10.htm

I have that connected to my Mega right now. Battery and air pressure sensor seems to be doing fine. I am using that unit to provide the 3.3v to the GPS (locosys).…"
May 18, 2010
FlyMario commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post Quick Post: ArduPilotMega Shield/OilPan Photos!
"Awe man! I can't wait. Sucks having to rig all the components for the Ardupilot to the Mega. Did I mention I can't wait?"
May 18, 2010
FlyMario replied to Earl's discussion Mega with 2.6
"I used Serial1. to read from the GPS on my Mega. I can definately see a lot of new configuration options needed :) Maybe I will regret that later but right now can't see why."
May 18, 2010
FlyMario posted a discussion
Hi, I purchased the Ardupilot Mega and a bunch of components for a UAV project on my Easystar.  The problem I am running into is that the components require 3.3v.  I don't see any source coming from the Ardupilot Mega that can provide the 3.3v yet I…
May 14, 2010