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APM in a plane (real)

Hello,

after a few weeks of work - APM 2.5 with interface modules for 2 MGL Servos was installed in real plane VL-3 (ultralight). Rudder - fixed position, throttle - controled by "man" pilot.

Main purpose - as a help for pilot to fly ortophotography mi

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Yet another alternative for ...

Few days ago I've mentioned in other thread about new project of alternative transmission.

Now - more details.

Phase 1:

Universal RC/data transmission module - 434/868 MHz, 500 mW (27dBm) regulated power.

Interfaces::

- RF-SMA for antenna,

- PPM in and out

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Problem with accel calibration

Hello,

Just installed new quadro with 3.0.1 soft and have problem with accelerometer calibration - always finish with fail message.

Compass calibration working ok.

Accel - in CLI mode - showing parameters - 0.9x 0.9x 5.6x

What is the reason of such high

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Canon SX260HS - shutter

Small hack for Cannon SX260HS (probably for other SX-series too).

1. case disassemble -> 6 screws around (2-each side and 2 bottom)

2. solder 2 wires to points: 1-2 (gnd) and 3 - shutter. Photo = short gnd-shutter.

2a if needed - connect other cables:

 -

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2-axis gimbal for ortophoto

2-axis gimbal with BLCD almost done.
Main purpose is for ortophoto. 

Size - for Canon SX260HS with shutter trigger via servo.

First version - from G-10, but also some tests with ALU 4 mm.
Can be used in part - as 1-axie - only roll for smaller plan

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Problem with MinimSD

I have APM 2.0 - ArduPlane 2.6

MinimOSD v. 0.1 with loaded firmware 1.9 for Mavlink 1.0.

When only MinimOSD connected - working perfect (gnd, +5 and rx lines), but when Xbee Pro 900 is also connected - "waiting on Mavlink" message all the time.

Any sugg

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