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Nick commented on hector hind's blog post Micro APM Hardware "Just make it smaller.."
"This micro telemetry module is total crap.I can't get more than 10 feet without it cutting out.No way its 100mw. More like 10mw.
Is there a way to add an external antenna, instead of this PCB integrated version?"
Nov 8, 2015
Nick replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Speaking of mini quads.
Anyone who's flying with mini-pixhawks or mini-apms.
Do you guys use any vibration damping, or do you just bolt it to the frame?"
Oct 6, 2015
Nick replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Randy,
I have a unique testing situation where one of my PixHawks has a faulty Gyro2.It's really all over the place, completely FUBAR.It won't stabilize at all.
So I was glad that in v3.3, there was an option to disable Gyros.Since I set…"
Sep 27, 2015
Nick replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"I'm running the latest 3.3 RC12.I did see that note. And I can see why its there for safety, but then it removes any form of RTL or GPS mode tests indoors.(eg..making sure FS kicks in, on TX off)
But even if I ARM in STAB mode, I can't go into any…"
Sep 25, 2015
Nick replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Not sure if this is bug, or if I'm just missing something.

I'm doing some bench testing and trying to test TRL triggers.
Problem is I cannot going into any of the GPS modes, probably because of a bad GPS signal indoors.
So I DISABLED all the PreArm…"
Sep 25, 2015
Nick posted a discussion
Anyone else notice that tuning on CH6 does not work for individual settings.Example:Set CH6 to "Rate Roll/Pitch kP", tune the knob.  All is good!  Tunes as usual.But....Set CH6 to "Rate Pitch kP", tune the knob.  Nada, nothing at all.It's as if the…
Aug 31, 2015
Nick commented on Ted Morgan's blog post HD FPV over cellular w/ proxy server
"Really cool.  This is what we need.
Of course, it would be nice if it would be open source.

Just a thought...
By going through a proxy you are creating more latency. Also its another point of failure.
You could achieve the same result connecting…"
Aug 31, 2015
Nick replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"oh man...that easy......can't believe I missed it!..you are right, it did the trick.
Funny I was looking for a setting like this, but in flipping through firmwares I missed it.
v3.2.1 doesn't have it.
But v3.3 does.
 
thanks for the quick…"
Aug 30, 2015
Nick replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Here's my dilemma. 
I have a Pixhawk that continuously throws up BAD GYRO HEALTH.
And even though my Tarot 650 is perfectly still, the HUD is jumping all over the place.
Some times even goes upside down, etc.

I've seen uTube vids of this problem…"
Aug 30, 2015
Nick commented on hector hind's blog post Micro APM Hardware "Just make it smaller.."
"Wow...what a piece of c r a p this GPS is.
The worst I've ever seen.
9 Sats locked...sitting outside for 3 hours...clear sky...open surroundings.
1.9 HDOP....W T F!!!
 
There has to be a firmware update, it can't be this bad??  can it?
 
Anyone…"
Aug 29, 2015
Nick commented on hector hind's blog post Micro APM Hardware "Just make it smaller.."
"Anyone know if you can solder an external antenna to the micro telemetry module?
Looks like it has 2 solder points on the other side of the integrated antenna.
 "
Aug 25, 2015
Nick commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post 3D Robotics introduces Solo, the world’s first smart drone
"ok...lets see if I have this right.
The DJI Phantom3 has a dedicated Light Bridge link, already included in the price. With cam and gimbal also included.
The 3DR Solo, depends on the GOPRO WIFI connection for the actualy HD link. (not included)
And…"
Apr 13, 2015
Nick replied to Felipe Salomão's discussion Mission Planner using Windows 8 Tablet
"I have the Venue Pro 11.
Works very well. 
Touch screen is nice. "
Jul 14, 2014
Nick replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter-3.1 released!
"I've been looking to control zoon with the TX.
What camera are you using?
 "
Apr 6, 2014
Nick replied to Dave C's discussion Warning! Camera Interfering with GPS lock
"Have the same cam.Yes I crashed with it onbaord...Most likely motor fail...but my GPS lock was 10 sats all the way through.So no issues there.Cam was about 10cm from the GPS module.Its Ublox.Maybe only the mediatek is affected."
Jun 25, 2013
Nick replied to Randy's discussion ArduCopter-3.0 ready for wider use
"Can't beleive it finally happened to me....lol I thought my copter was doing so well. I guess my number finally came up.
So far I've flown about 25 missions with v3.0 Finally dialed in my PIDs for 12" props (the 10s already worked well with stock…"
Jun 24, 2013
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