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Design goals: < 1300 lbs gross weight Wing span 98 inches Take off speed < 35 mph
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What kind of control inputs are needed. Can you use regular output from Spektrum receivers?"
What kind of control inputs are needed. Can you use regular output from Spektrum receivers?"
"I was able to remove the control board in the Windshield wiper motor and wire the motor directly. I put springs in the linkage to the motor and made a solid connection to the manual controls so I could override the electronic system. "
"I have a similar question. I would like to use elevons in a canard configuration. Can you also comment on how to make the program changes in Mission Planner?"
"It depends on your definition of close. I am in Tacoma which is about an hour and a half away. I am actually more interested in sport aviation class airplanes. I am about 3/4 the way through building an experimental plane that I hope will be able…"
"Thanks. Windshield wiper motors is a creative idea and I have a junkyard handy. One Boeing engineer I talked to was intrigued, and thought I could run it with the standard Talon motor controllers we use for the robotics club. He noted that it is…"
I am considering using the Ardupilot for a larger prototype vehicle. 1000 lb range. I was wondering if anyone has information on appropriate and compatable servos and actuators.
