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I currently have a Spektrum 8 radio w/AR8000 receiver telemetry combo (with temp and altitude sense) 3DR Hexa w/880 motors, 11/4.7 props, sonar, optical flow, 900mhz XBee Telemetry link with custom made cases, and a GoPro Hero2 onboard w/5.8ghz video link into the Mission Planner HUD via USB->video capture dongle.
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Buffalo, NY
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"lol, then I'm in for 3.. :) Got some boulders and a small house to move.."
"Have you tested to see what weight this could safely lift in payload, other than batteries?"
"Having an issue maybe someone could assist with..
Hexa seems to randomly have throttle brownouts when flying (have seen in alt-hold, and loiter) where it's hovering fine at ~50% throttle, and volts/amps seems to drop for a moment, causing the hexa…"
Hexa seems to randomly have throttle brownouts when flying (have seen in alt-hold, and loiter) where it's hovering fine at ~50% throttle, and volts/amps seems to drop for a moment, causing the hexa…"
"Another item - if you can get some solder flux (anywhere that sells solder) dip the tiny usb wires in it, then heat them up with the soldering iron until the flux sizzles - then add solder - that may help solve your issue with soldering the tiny…"
"While I've used usb cables run between my sonar and apm on my two hexa's, if you can't solder the wires, look online for a small quantity of shielded balanced microphone wire - it's good stuff as well for this purpose..
You may even want to check…"
You may even want to check…"
"It's interesting reading concerning his statement over on slashdot.."
"Apparently he's suffering from "rich people issues" and "keep consumers out of my next revenue stream-itis"
Existing stalking/harassment laws generally cover his supposed concerns. If you can't set up a camcorder in your yard to spy on the neighbors…"
Existing stalking/harassment laws generally cover his supposed concerns. If you can't set up a camcorder in your yard to spy on the neighbors…"
"I've just tried my hand at uploading a beta firmware release for the first time, and all went well, but...
After successfully connecting back to MP with usb, and going to the config tab, I get no radio channel input bars at all. When connecting my…"
After successfully connecting back to MP with usb, and going to the config tab, I get no radio channel input bars at all. When connecting my…"
"Without touching on the other items, I would think automatic arming when the unit gets a GPS lock would be dangerous to say the least.. It's a safety feature in that you have to be in one specific mode (so you don't forget what one you're in when…"
"Marco - Wonderful video - Keep up the great work :)"
"Cre8it, you might want to check your ignorance at the door - the poster isn't even in the US - The FAA has no oversight within his airspace.. And I think we're all in agreement that the FAA is busy with more important issues, instead of sitting…"
"Any update on your issue? There is no way you're going to fly with 10v powering the APM - it would burn up..
If you have set up your power system in the typical fashion, you should have a connector coming from your power dist. board that is a…"
If you have set up your power system in the typical fashion, you should have a connector coming from your power dist. board that is a…"
"Great post, Thank you! - I have a DX8 with a happy failsafe setup now.."
"Nice - Thanks for the post!"
