Location
Cazadero, CA
About
About Me:
geekdad. srcity.org
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
fun & flying & scenery
Hometown:
Plantation, CA
Activity Feed
Friday, July 11, 20149:30 AM to 4:30 PMSherman Island County ParkWest Sherman Island Road, 94571, CAFull Meetup Link HereFrom "Nerds-For-Nature" Meetup:Fresh Sierra snowmelt and other runoff flowing down the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers meets…
"I believe I just found the answer to my own question.
My APM 2.5 shipped early this spring (2013) - and had an outdated ATmega 32U2 PPM encoder.
Found the update instructions here:…"
My APM 2.5 shipped early this spring (2013) - and had an outdated ATmega 32U2 PPM encoder.
Found the update instructions here:…"
I am up against troubles with Octa (octo) quad.Motors 1-8 are triple checked, rotation direction & props according to this: http://copter.ardupilot.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/01/APM_... & retested my radio - roll, pitch, yaw,…
"Maiden flight is done! Wahoo!...some issues with compass wandering, but I'm sure I'll sort that out.
Very pleased. Thanks for so many of your help getting this far :)"
Very pleased. Thanks for so many of your help getting this far :)"
"It's not exactly Octo... it might be at some point in the not distant future - but for now, Quad will have to do!
With the new uBlox GPS receiver, I am getting some incredible loiter accuracy... so much so that I was comfy pulling the iPhone out of…"
With the new uBlox GPS receiver, I am getting some incredible loiter accuracy... so much so that I was comfy pulling the iPhone out of…"
"Interesting... recently gave up on the standard 880Kv nuts myself. Disappointed, too, that the "new" motor/prop solution from 3DR involves replacing the prop shaft and affixing a completely different prop mount. AND, to find that some of my motors…"
"hands down: one of the most dangerous videos I've ever seen. "
"In other news, some lame programmers made software in the 1900's that only used the last two digits of the year."
I've noticed a trend - that many journalists are much more interested when an Editor-in-Chief of a long-respected technology and culture magazine quits his job to play with toys drones. Also just heard a primer segment hinting at a bigger audio…
"Bump!Anyone have any build photos? My kit is in the mail... but I'm looking forward to seeing yours, too!
Share it :-)
~jake"
Share it :-)
~jake"
"Yes - gorgeous design... I suspect you'll be contacted by bigger budget operations, contractors, etc. Sadly, your machined billet arms don't seem practical for regular folks! Yet, I covet them. Nice work. More pics!"
"Waterjet cutter."
"This frame was 3D printed? Any other pics or hints on what 3DR might have cooking? (smile):"
"Sergei-
What's a good entry-level laser cutter that might be had in the second hand market for cheap? Links appreciated!
~jake"
What's a good entry-level laser cutter that might be had in the second hand market for cheap? Links appreciated!
~jake"
"You Tease! :)"
