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Rich posted a discussion
The Pixhawk mini doesn't have an Aux port.  Has anyone had any luck getting a camera trigger configured on an airplane.
Dec 19, 2016
Rich replied to Rich's discussion ESC's and propellers
"Tim, should I have bought this one since we are running pixhawk APM2.5 APM2.6.

http://m.banggood.com/NEO-M8N-GPS-Module-for-PX4-PIX-APM2_52_6-Buil..."
Mar 1, 2016
Rich replied to Rich's discussion ESC's and propellers
"Thanks Tim....just ordered it."
Mar 1, 2016
Rich replied to Rich's discussion ESC's and propellers
"What's the reasoning behind your recommendation"
Mar 1, 2016
Rich replied to Rich's discussion ESC's and propellers
"Interesting...is this what you are thinking...
http://www.csgshop.com/product.php?id_product=173"
Mar 1, 2016
Rich replied to Rich's discussion ESC's and propellers
"Hey James,

Thanks for your advice.  I will keep the Gartt and ztw's in mind for our next build.  We went with the T-motor 5212 and Hobbywing X rotor Pro 40A version b.  Now on to telemetry, FPV, Gimbal, Camera n props.

Rich"
Mar 1, 2016
Rich replied to Rich's discussion ESC's and propellers
"Tim,
Sorry for the late response.  Really appreciate the advice and input.  This is our first build and any suggestions are good.  So far we have bought the following:

Futaba 10JH
Pix Hawk
3DR Ublox Gps
X rotor Pro 40A version b ESC's
Tmotor 5212…"
Mar 1, 2016
Rich replied to Rich's discussion ESC's and propellers
"We are probably going to be about 4000-5000. I'm thinking we will spend 30 or under for the esc's. An RC friend of ours uses the T-motors on his smaller Tarot with castle esc's. Looked at the Cobra engines and their ESC's. I think T-motors,…"
Feb 28, 2016
Rich replied to Rich's discussion ESC's and propellers
"Tim,

Thanks for the help....any recommendations on ESC'S. I'll post some pics when we get this beast built.

Rich"
Feb 28, 2016
Rich replied to Rich's discussion ESC's and propellers
"Good to know....we were also looking at the T motor 5212/340KV. The 109.00/piece was a bit high. Not familiar withe sunnysky. Which do you recommend of the sunnysky? Any input on ESC'S? We need 40 amp."
Feb 25, 2016
Rich posted a discussion
Just joined....we are building a T18 with the Tarot 5008 motors. Need suggestions on good ESC options and 18" propellers. Have been thinking about foldable props. Also, suggestions on a dslr type camera and gimbal.
Feb 25, 2016