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Francois Swart replied to Stephen Bennett's discussion APM 2.5 only reading one channel in ArduRover User Group
"Hi Stephen,

I am using the Flysky 9X and had a similar problem. It turns out that I had set the Limits wrong on the TX. Are you using the standard firmware or Opentx?"
Nov 23, 2013
Francois Swart commented on Francois Swart's blog post Fixing Nightvision Problem on Cheap Pinhole Camera
"If only we could use those fancy new MP IP cameras... Then again too expensive. Id also like to experiment with a ptz camera for fpv, but that would require coding skils, of which I have none."
Nov 14, 2013
Francois Swart commented on Francois Swart's blog post Fixing Nightvision Problem on Cheap Pinhole Camera
"I stil want to conduct a few tests to see what the maximum resolution can be with the osd. The other camera I have is 700tvl and the pinhole is 520tvl. If possible I'd like to use at least 600tvl. do you use the same camera for recording? I'd like…"
Nov 14, 2013
Francois Swart commented on Francois Swart's blog post Fixing Nightvision Problem on Cheap Pinhole Camera
"Hi Daniel,

I selected the pinhole camera for it's low cost and small size. I also have a larger IR Pipe camera, can't use it because the resolution is to high so it cancels out the overlay from the osd, you only get the video image. The pinhole…"
Nov 14, 2013
Francois Swart posted a blog post
Greetings all.This is my first blog post on DIYDrones, I’ve been a member for a little while now and have asked a few questions of the members as the need for info or help on a particular problem has arrived.First some background info on my…
Nov 10, 2013
Francois Swart posted a discussion in ArduRover User Group
Good day all,I am new to the forum and would like to request a feature on the firmware.My setup is actually for an automated boat, but I believe the rover code should meet my needs.My boat will have a 26cc 2stroke internal combustion engine for main…
Aug 29, 2013