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Robert B Von Haden commented on Phillip Kocmoud's blog post Caution with the FAA UAS Registration Site
"It looks like the registration site is being taken down in the evenings for maintenance.  They do not even know how to properly write their notification, saying "tonight" rather than giving an actual date.…"
Dec 23, 2015
Robert B Von Haden replied to Robert B Von Haden's discussion LidarLite on Pixhawk setting zero range
"So this is where it is a little tricky.  I use both the APM Planner 2 and the old Mission Planner for configuration.  I started with APM Planner 2, which has the configuration setup for the Lidar Lite, and then after configuring some of the newer…"
Feb 3, 2015
Robert B Von Haden posted a discussion
I have the LidarLite on my quad with a Pixhawk controller running software version 3.2 and I see the ranging values in the setup screen.  When the quad is sitting on the ground on the landing gear, the LidarLite is about 50cm above the ground.  Does…
Dec 29, 2014
Robert B Von Haden replied to Zeeshan Haider's discussion Battery for 30 min of flight with 55A max current draw???
"Hi, Zeeshan,

I have found a good description of working with LiPo batteries at http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-lipo-batteries.html.

Graham gave you a literal answer to your question, but to get 30 minutes of flight time you will need a well…"
Feb 9, 2014
Robert B Von Haden replied to Eugene Greenwood's discussion Pixhawk vs. APM 2.6
"Hi, Eugene,

I have both the APM 2.6 and the new Pixhawk.  I have successfully flown the APM 2.6 and it works great.  Having the APM fly waypoints all by itself is really cool.  I just recently received the Pixhawk in January (which I had on order…"
Feb 9, 2014
Robert B Von Haden replied to Robert B Von Haden's discussion Pixhawk power brick battery max voltage
"Hi, Tyler,

The 3DR power brick which comes with the Pixhawk (at least as of January 2014) is the same one (or has the same specs) they have been selling for a while.  It is still only useable up to a 4s LiPo battery.  I finally received my PixHawk…"
Feb 9, 2014
Robert B Von Haden replied to Robert B Von Haden's discussion Pixhawk power brick battery max voltage
"Hi, Tyler,

The AttoPilot sensor does work.  I purchased that and am using it with an APM 2.6.  The AttoPilot is only for voltage and current sensing though.  It does not supply the 5v power for the APM or Pixhawk.

I am using both the AttoPilot…"
Feb 9, 2014
Robert B Von Haden posted a discussion
I see in the common-Pixhawk Overview that it comes with a "External power supply similar to existing 3DR power brick".  Anyone know if the power brick supports higher voltages than the standard 3DR power brick which only supports up to a 4s LiPo…
Oct 28, 2013
Robert B Von Haden commented on Robert B Von Haden's blog post First light on camera gimbal controller
"Hi, Darell,
SimpleBGC is the name that Aleksey Moskalenko (Alexmos) appears to be marketing his board.  He has licensed his designs to a few different outlets for selling in different markets.  Look here http://www.simplebgc.com/eng/buy/ to see some…"
Jul 15, 2013
Robert B Von Haden posted a blog post
Currently a GoPro 3 is static mounted to my Neo 660 Hex Copter and it takes pretty nice video, but the video is pretty wild and jerky due to the maneuverability of the copter.  So a brushless camera gimbal is in the works.  The SimpleBGC…
Jul 14, 2013
Robert B Von Haden replied to gustavo's discussion W8 vs android tablet for mission Planner
"I cannot speak specifically for W8 on a tablet, but I have W7 on a netbook,  Gateway LT4010u with a 10.1 inch screen and a built-in touchpad and it works great at the field."
Jul 13, 2013
Robert B Von Haden replied to John Ellenberger's discussion Motor Sequence Confusion
"Clockwise is the correct sequence for the motors to spin up during the "motors" test.

See http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/ac2_props_2/ for the proper spin.  The forward motor in a "+" configuration should spin clockwise.  Double check you have…"
Jul 13, 2013
Robert B Von Haden left a comment for Robert B Von Haden
"Remote monitoring was not enabled, so here are the on-board logs.  I do not know if they will be useful or not in debugging the crash.

2013-05-15%2018-30%2027.log
2013-05-15%2018-30%2027.kmz
2013-05-15%2018-30%2027.log.gpx"
May 15, 2013
Robert B Von Haden posted a photo
Century Neo 660 Hexcopter
May 12, 2013
Robert B Von Haden left a comment for Joshua Johnson
"39 degrees and sunny.  Just waiting for replacement parts to become available again for my grounded Century Neo 660 Hex with an APM 2.5 which decided to do a suicide run into the terrain."
May 12, 2013
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