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About
About Me:
I am a retired Photogrammetrist
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
I own 2x APM 2.5,and 2x Pixhawk. I fly Align TREX and RJX Helis.
Hometown:
Hawkes Bay
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"Hi Rob, hi Malcolm
Andrew Tridgell has flown a 450 Heli with the pixracer FC.
The link:
http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/pixracer-with-ardupilot?id=705844..."
Andrew Tridgell has flown a 450 Heli with the pixracer FC.
The link:
http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/pixracer-with-ardupilot?id=705844..."
"Hi Randy
R. L. is now issuing videos flying with the SOLO 3DR drone. For me it looks like he is now low key with Helis or not at all.
What kind of donation will be necessary to get a stable helicopter firmware upgrade after the still present AC…"
R. L. is now issuing videos flying with the SOLO 3DR drone. For me it looks like he is now low key with Helis or not at all.
What kind of donation will be necessary to get a stable helicopter firmware upgrade after the still present AC…"
"Look at this web site where a plane gets reviewed which is the same as yous except it has a T- tail.
Stable COG is the key!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP5YNAKr9n4"
Stable COG is the key!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP5YNAKr9n4"
"Try get log files via Terminal.
Check if your compass is still fixed ( inside the shell ). If loose - that's your answer, maybe."
Check if your compass is still fixed ( inside the shell ). If loose - that's your answer, maybe."
"Rob,
what about a donate button with each training video you provide. Every future Heli flyer will save money with the perfect setup shown on your videos.
Just a thought.
Fred"
what about a donate button with each training video you provide. Every future Heli flyer will save money with the perfect setup shown on your videos.
Just a thought.
Fred"
"Hi David
If you new to the pixhawk and you are not willing going through the pages of the manual and the info on this forum you have to wait for Robert Lefebvre,s release of the next video he has promised will coming soon.
The first setup video is…"
If you new to the pixhawk and you are not willing going through the pages of the manual and the info on this forum you have to wait for Robert Lefebvre,s release of the next video he has promised will coming soon.
The first setup video is…"
"Peter, you will find those 4mm shafts in old PC - DVD drives."
"Peter, here is the setup video :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAbsZl5hanE
I find the AC3.3 already usable. The default param's very close."
I find the AC3.3 already usable. The default param's very close."
"Rob,
I have done the FW 3.3.2rc1 test with the TREX Align 700E DFC yesterday.
Same test and same good result as with the 500 Heli, but windy.
The 700 was also perfectly mechanically trimmed before. I am using the Align Digital Pitch Gauge - AP800.…"
I have done the FW 3.3.2rc1 test with the TREX Align 700E DFC yesterday.
Same test and same good result as with the 500 Heli, but windy.
The 700 was also perfectly mechanically trimmed before. I am using the Align Digital Pitch Gauge - AP800.…"
"Yes, with my 500 Heli definitely.
I trim with turnbuckles mechanically.
Soon I try the 700 Align."
I trim with turnbuckles mechanically.
Soon I try the 700 Align."
"After weeks of to much wind I was be able to test first time the newest FW v 3.3.2rc1 today.
I did my usual Fl.modes : Stab, AltHold, Loiter, and RTL.
Everything was very good and the auto landing was perfect including motor turn off ( disarm).…"
I did my usual Fl.modes : Stab, AltHold, Loiter, and RTL.
Everything was very good and the auto landing was perfect including motor turn off ( disarm).…"
"Hi Felix
Sorry coming back to you so late.
Tonight I have tried with my second Pixhawk setup ( both trad. Helicopters)
and it worked by the first attempt.
Same setup, same cable, same LIDAR.
Still have to find the reason why it did not work with…"
Sorry coming back to you so late.
Tonight I have tried with my second Pixhawk setup ( both trad. Helicopters)
and it worked by the first attempt.
Same setup, same cable, same LIDAR.
Still have to find the reason why it did not work with…"
"Thanks for the quick replies.
I have watched that video during my installation as well.
We are coming here close to midnight soon. I will let you know what I find tomorrow.
Thanks a lot
Fred"
I have watched that video during my installation as well.
We are coming here close to midnight soon. I will let you know what I find tomorrow.
Thanks a lot
Fred"
"Felix, I am going to check the param. but just let me get this absolutely right.
In the first reply to me you write:
The sensor was connected to Main Out 5& 6. --- I assume that was the answer what the problem was with Stephan.
I have used AUX OUT…"
In the first reply to me you write:
The sensor was connected to Main Out 5& 6. --- I assume that was the answer what the problem was with Stephan.
I have used AUX OUT…"
"Thank you for the reply, Felix.
I can answer all your questions with Yes. ( 470 ohm resistor)
There is a Zener diode at the rail preventing spikes because I have 5v attached before as a backup for the pixhawk.
That has worked always but could the…"
I can answer all your questions with Yes. ( 470 ohm resistor)
There is a Zener diode at the rail preventing spikes because I have 5v attached before as a backup for the pixhawk.
That has worked always but could the…"
