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Philipp Walker replied to Amos Olson's discussion Y6 + Tarot2D = No Room for Battery? in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"I did the same and now have about the same problem...
I've (partly) updated my 2013 Y6 with the 2014 Frame Kit and now, one of my LiPos (3S 6200 mAh) doesn't fit anymore.
There are some batteries which fit, e.g. I've just purchased a 8500mAh 3S2P…"
Jul 2, 2014
Philipp Walker posted a discussion in Arducopter Y6 Owners
I've changed my 2013 3DR Y6 (still with APM and 3S LiPos) to the new Y6 "B" config.Should I also change propeller configuration from 11x4.7 bottom / 10x4.7 top to both 10x4.7 ?ThanksPhilipp
Jun 30, 2014
Philipp Walker replied to Doug Walmsley's discussion Modified Y6 in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"I had about the same problem and broke quite a few of those legs...
The 2014 legs are much better! I had a crash from around 2 meters onto grassy ground just today with no damage - just some dirt on the legs (the legs went around 2 or 3 cm into the…"
Jun 30, 2014
Philipp Walker posted a discussion in ArduCopter User Group
I have a hard time getting a good HDOP and enough satellites with my 2013 3DR Y6 (APM 2.6 with ArduCopter 3.1.5, uBlox GPS).HDOP hardly gets below 2 point something even if it can see 6 sats.Though I live in an area surrounded by quite some…
Jun 12, 2014
Philipp Walker replied to Craig P.'s discussion Modding tiny holes in 2013 frame for ESC placement on rear like 2014 model. Good idea or Bad idea? in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"What I've done during Christmas holidays was drilling some extra holes into my 2013 RTF Y6 and now, all my ESCs are between the plates. (I always hated the ESC being on the front zip tied to both plates.)
It's not that easy - your wires should be…"
Feb 19, 2014
Philipp Walker replied to Meet Shah's discussion "MOT_SPIN_ARMED" Not working for me In 3.1 Firmware in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"Same here - Motors don't start spinning (anymore) with 3.1 and FRAME=10.
After inital upgrade to 3.1, it worked fine, but now, after I've done some modifications (including the Y6-mod and replacing a motor), I can't get the motors start spinning…"
Dec 28, 2013
Philipp Walker replied to leonardthall's discussion What should I consider the standard Y6 setup in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"2. Flying weight.
I would (optionally) add the following to the "standard 3DR RTF Y6":

3DR FPV/OSD kit (if not already included): approx. 125 - 130g including the 900mAh 3S LiPo
GoPro (or similar): approx. 175 - 180g with waterproof housing and…"
Dec 4, 2013
Philipp Walker replied to Rolf Agazzi's discussion Mounting propellers on Y6 in Arducopter Y6 Owners
";-) Sounds familiar - I had more or less the same issues with my 3DR Y6 RTF.
1. Mounting prop with locating ring

Use the smaller ring. Mine have an inner diameter of 4.85 mm. This fits or can be made to fit. You could use a sharp knife to deburr…"
Nov 20, 2013
Philipp Walker replied to Raph's discussion Yaw Stability - derivative coupling between yaw and pitch in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"It'll be really interresting what 3DR could say about this - anyone?"
Nov 11, 2013
Philipp Walker replied to Leo Ayala's discussion Does the Y6 have any modes similar to the Course & Home Lock in the DJI Phantom? in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"As far as I know, both Simple and Super Simple work when assigned to a Filght Mode (like STABILZE, LOITER, ...), but there seem to be two problems when it's about assigning Super Simple Mode to a channel (aka Channel 7 and 8 Options ):
According…"
Nov 6, 2013
Philipp Walker replied to Leo Ayala's discussion Does the Y6 have any modes similar to the Course & Home Lock in the DJI Phantom? in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"As far as I have understood, DJI "course lock" would mean APM Simple Mode and "home lock" Super Simple Mode on APM - see http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/flight-modes/simpleandsuper-simple....
You could configure those two on a three position…"
Nov 6, 2013
Philipp Walker replied to Philipp Walker's discussion 3DR Y6 legs in Arducopter Y6 Owners
"I'm currently using ping pong balls... Not that bad, but I haven't had any hard crases anymore..."
Nov 6, 2013
Philipp Walker posted a discussion in Arducopter Y6 Owners
Hi all,I really like the look (they really look amazing!), the lightness, simplicity and "foldability" of those C-shaped Y6 legs, but I'm questioning their stability: According to my experience, the legs tend to brake on a one meter drop to grassy…
Oct 22, 2013