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Stone1295 posted a discussion
I just downloaded the latest version of the beta as of this morning (2/22/16) and it hangs on start screen.This particular installation had been updated a few times so I went ahead and forced the program to stop using Task Manager.  I then…
Feb 22, 2016
Stone1295 replied to RG's discussion How to setup 3dr solo with APM mission planner on macbook in 3DR SOLO
"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7BWrIJvPcE
Is this what you're looking for?

-Mike"
Dec 12, 2015
Stone1295 replied to OBwan's discussion What's she saying? in Andropilot Users Group
"Where are you hearing this voice?  Do you have Mission Planner up and running?
Mission Planner will display the warning messages on the main hub.
-Mike"
Dec 5, 2015
Stone1295 replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"I know your pain. :)  I fly Futaba most of the time.  The nice thing about these less expensive yet packed with features Tx's that are coming out is that it's pushing the big name players (Aurora, Spektrum, Futaba, etc.) to reconsider their…"
Nov 26, 2015
Stone1295 replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Which transmitter?  You mean Marco's in the video at the top of the page?
If so, that's a Taranis X9D.  Can't tell if it's the + or not but the + version is the only one that's on sale now as far as I know. …"
Nov 26, 2015
Stone1295 replied to Wil Selby's discussion Custom Autopilot development - Theory through Implementation in ArduCopter User Group
"Awesome write up!

Most of the code Dev's can be found over here if you wanted to possibly exchange ideas:  https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/drones-discuss

-Mike"
Nov 24, 2015
Stone1295 replied to Stone1295's discussion L-COM 900Mhz 8dBi panel antenna
"It has been sold.

I had this listed on RCGroups as well and forgot to close this off.

-Mike"
Oct 27, 2015
Stone1295 left a comment on 3DR SOLO
"I would always advise performing a maiden flight without loading up an additional $1000 worth of optional equipment on board.
I would also recommend running through the manual one more time before flying.
Definitely update the software and firmware…"
Oct 6, 2015
Stone1295 replied to chris lumley's discussion gps in IRIS
"Ok, looks like Chris may be covered... Ray?"
Sep 14, 2015
Stone1295 replied to chris lumley's discussion gps in IRIS
"Chris, I've got one. In the US?
-Mike"
Sep 14, 2015
Stone1295 replied to Mike Muscroft's discussion I need your help guys! in 3DR SOLO
"Have you attempted to calibrate the compass yourself?
http://3drobotics.com/kb/solo-calibrations/
Best to do it outside and away from metal objects.
-Mike"
Sep 2, 2015
Stone1295 replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/autotune/
The wiki pretty well covers it.  I don't know about Autotune_AGGR though.  It recommends a range of somewhere between .10 and .05 though.

-Mike"
Sep 1, 2015
Stone1295 replied to Mark Stanoch's discussion Mission Planner - Does It Work On Windows 10? in IRIS
"Agree with everyone else. 2 laptops running 10 and both work perfectly.

-Mike"
Aug 24, 2015
Stone1295 replied to Dale Greer's discussion Iris+ IMU1 flatlined near end of last flight. What to do now? in IRIS
"Sitting at work so can't read the file but what firmware were you using and did you have AHRS_EKF_USE turned on?
On 3.2.1 it's off by default but folks were advised to turn it on.

-Mike"
Aug 19, 2015
Stone1295 replied to Ray's discussion charging batteries in 3DR SOLO
"The batteries are getting smarter but the users - not so much.  :)
The smart battery functionality will now (soon?) allow for the logging of individual cells and power consumption.
Combine that with the (assumed) smart storage charge setting and…"
Aug 17, 2015
Stone1295 replied to Ray's discussion charging batteries in 3DR SOLO
"These are smart batteries and the balancer circuitry is inside the battery casing.
If you haven't seen the batteries yet, the actual battery is enclosed in a plastic shell.  Also inside this shell is the balancing circuitry.
The circuitry…"
Aug 17, 2015
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