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Sam Halderman posted a discussion in ArduPilot (legacy) User Group
Chris,  Will the new ArduIMU design coming out later this year be compatible with ArduPilot (Legacy)? Do you have an expected release date for the new ArduIMU design yet?Regards, Sam
Sep 16, 2011
Sam Halderman replied to Mr N.'s discussion Drone for use in agriculture and search and rescue
"Take a look at the Yamaha R-Max helicopter.  They use them for agricultural spraying in Japan.  There also have been unmanned versions flying.  NASA and several universities have flown them."
Feb 23, 2011
Sam Halderman posted a discussion
Chris,I see the ArduPilot EZ has been removed from the ArduPilot Project page.  Does this mean the ArduPilot EZ will not be available? SamH
Jan 10, 2011
Sam Halderman commented on Jeff Taylor's blog post Turn Rate Limiter Shield Preview
"Jeff,
Is this now the ArduPilot EZ?   If so what is status of the project.
SamH"
Jan 7, 2011
Sam Halderman replied to evilmacaw's discussion Looking for TX with 3 position switch 2.4Ghz type
"I picked up an E-flite HP6DSM Transmitter, which uses the Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM Technology.  Channel 5 has a knob which works fine on my ArduPilot.  I use the HobbyKing Orange Receivers with the Orange Satellite Receiver.
This Transmitter is a basic…"
Jan 5, 2011
Sam Halderman commented on Jeff Taylor's blog post Turn Rate Limiter Shield Preview
"Jeff,

What is the latest on this project?
Sam"
Oct 29, 2010
Sam Halderman commented on Earl's blog post ArduIMU with MTK GPS Driver
"Earl, I loaded the code up on the ArduIMU, hooked up the MTK GPS, and connected ArduPilot. The altitude reported on the ArduGCS appears to be 1/2 of actual. GE shows 659 Feet, my
EM-406 showed 200 Meters.
MTK shows 100 Meters.
Sam"
Aug 23, 2010
Sam Halderman replied to BriFly's discussion Bananahobby.com Sky Surfer by BlitzRCWorks
"I ordered one of the Sky Surfer kits with the brushless upgrade. The foam is nicely done, but that is where it stops. The brushless motor is an outrunner, which turns inside the foam. The motor mounts to a plastic motor mount which is glued in. In…"
Apr 21, 2010
Sam Halderman commented on Chris Anderson's blog post ArduPilot (Legacy) main page
"Chris, Yes you can use the drawing in the Wiki. Ps is Static Pressure, and Qc is Differential Pressure from the Pito Tube. I drew this for the system I am putting together for a Big Wing Easy Star. let me know what details you would like for the…"
Mar 7, 2010
Sam Halderman commented on Chris Anderson's blog post ArduPilot (Legacy) main page
"Chris, here is a single line hardware interconnect diagram I have drawn. My one question is about the power for the ArduIMU. If I understand correctly, the ArduIMU wants +6V to +8V for it's +5V regulator, and the ArduPilot Shield V2 supplies +5V…"
Mar 7, 2010
Sam Halderman commented on Jeff Taylor's blog post Turn Rate Limiter Shield Preview
"Jeff, How about an update on the progress of the Turn Rate Limiter Shield."
Feb 10, 2010