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Missouri City, TX


About Me:

IT Professional Interested in computers, electronic, robotics and UAV.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

ArduCopters


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St. Catharines


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Randy Brazeau replied to Randy Brazeau's discussion APM 2.5 VS APM 2.6 - A few quick questions in ArduCopter User Group
"Thanks gentlemen.
I will purchase the 3DR compass and cable and give it a try.

Randy"
Mar 17, 2014
Randy Brazeau posted a discussion in ArduCopter User Group
I have two APM 2.5. I have been busy the last year or so and just getting back in. The only difference between the two APMs is the 2.6 does not have the GPS and compass? I was thinking about severing the connection on the 2.5 and adding the HMC5883L…
Mar 16, 2014
Randy Brazeau left a comment on ArduCopter User Group
"I would check CLI also to make sure.
I think setup - frame.
When I had the issue I enabled motor logging to see what was going on. I had output on motors 5&6.
Checked the frame and Bob's you uncle."
Jul 27, 2013
Randy Brazeau left a comment on ArduCopter User Group
"@Mark
I had this problem before exactly in you video.
Copter was config for hexa instead of a quad.
Check the configuration in CLI."
Jul 27, 2013
Randy Brazeau left a comment on ArduCopter User Group
"@Bo
I suggest posting to a forum, you will receive more help.
The hubs have to be on tight. I check and double check but they work. I have never had one come off.
Also I agree with Jeff. Quads have the potential for serious injury. I took baby steps…"
Jun 29, 2013
Randy Brazeau replied to Randy Brazeau's discussion Spectrum DX8 Issue in ArduCopter User Group
"Yes the switch was off, really strange.
Good idea about charging it with my battery charger.
I will give that a try.
Randy"
Jun 29, 2013
Randy Brazeau posted a discussion in ArduCopter User Group
My DX8 started to vibrate and make noise one evening with the power button in the OFF position.Enough noise to wake me up.Plugged the charger in and no difference. I had to remove the battery.Tried charging it the next day but the battery won't go…
Jun 29, 2013
Randy Brazeau left a comment on ArduCopter User Group
"Did you look at the buy, sell trade forum?

Randy"
Jun 29, 2013
Randy Brazeau commented on Graham Pollock's blog post Arducopter crash. Throttle wire fell out?
"Hold on,
If the throttle wired fell off, wouldn't that trigger RTL because of lost PWM?
Granted you RTL would have to be setup.


Randy"
Jun 23, 2013
Randy Brazeau replied to Peter Klimon's discussion Spektrum DX8 with APM 2.5 Controller Need Help Setup
"I have a DX8 and 2.5 and it works pretty good.
Just need some tuning on the APM side.
If I can figure out how to download the setup then I can send it to you.

Randy"
Jun 14, 2013
Randy Brazeau replied to mikel-ange Adelson's discussion Ardurover as a lawnmower in ArduRover User Group
"In my testing so far, I don't thing GPS will work without other sensors.
GPS is good to about 3 meters if I understand correctly so it could leave strips of grass uncut.
I plan to use GPS but to identify locations in my yard including the front and…"
Jun 13, 2013
Randy Brazeau replied to mikel-ange Adelson's discussion Ardurover as a lawnmower in ArduRover User Group
"I don't think waypoints will work. GPS doesn't have the resolution.
I'm using sensors to detect objects and I was thinking about conecting it to a computer (maybe through Wifi) to detect color. I don't want it leave the lawn or go in the garden."
Jun 13, 2013
Randy Brazeau replied to mikel-ange Adelson's discussion Ardurover as a lawnmower in ArduRover User Group
"I'm building a lawn mower using a APM.
I have the frame and motors complete. I have to figure out how to add the APM to run the motors.
It has been awhile since I worked on the project. Busy with work.
Randy B"
May 31, 2013
Randy Brazeau replied to Ioan Ghip's discussion What value in LOW_VOLT?
"My understanding is that you can damage the lipo cell if it drops below 3 volts. My alarm goes off at around 3.5 volts so I think if you stay between 3.2 - 3.5 you should be fine.
Randy"
Feb 16, 2013
Randy Brazeau left a comment on ArduRover User Group
"Could this setup with the GPS be considered as beacons? I was looking at beacons awhile back as a solution for myself. Cell towers but can't get the resolution then perhaps a number of small beacons using frequency, IR for example in my yard.
Randy"
Feb 12, 2013
Randy Brazeau commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Project 'Volare' on Kickstarter
"Really...
They cant afford $600?"
Feb 10, 2013
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