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I am an RC flight enthusiast, now it is time for me to get into quads. I am a faithful DIY'er. If I can build it I am going to!


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Indianapolis


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Tyler Troutt replied to Tyler Troutt's discussion Finally airborne but still issues
"Andre K. said:Did you even do the ESC calibration of the new ESCs ?



yes that is the first thing i did"
Apr 30, 2017
Tyler Troutt posted a discussion
Hey guys, so after 9 months I finally got my large quad in the air. I changed ESC's from afro 30a to Hobbywing 40a. I went 40a just because. Anyway, I am running a pixhawk on a x650f frame that has been stretched. I am using 4114 330KV motors with…
Apr 29, 2017
Tyler Troutt replied to Tyler Troutt's discussion Been away for a while
"Awesome thank you much! Github for me is so confusing for some reason. Obviously what you linked is simple but if I try to navigate and understand what I am doing in it i just get lost. I wish there was a tutorial for github."
Apr 16, 2017
Tyler Troutt posted a discussion
Hey guys So I have been away for almost a year at this point and now I am back. I downloaded the GCS (mission planner) update and also updated the FW in my pixhawk. I was curious on what all changed? Was hoping that you guys would be able to give me…
Apr 15, 2017
Tyler Troutt replied to Tyler Troutt's discussion Best folding propss for multicopters?
"Those are pricey. It would cost me like 150 bucks for 4 propellers. I have never used propeller that cose that much. I think i would cry if i ever broke one....lol. Why such a price difference between the cheaper ones that are like 20 bucks a set? I…"
Dec 24, 2016
Tyler Troutt replied to Tyler Troutt's discussion Best folding propss for multicopters?
"No one??"
Dec 24, 2016
Tyler Troutt posted a discussion
Hey guys I am trying to find the best folding props for my quad. I am using 4114 330kv motors. I got some cheap plastics on there right now. I got them originally just to get me by until I could find something that performed better. I am looking for…
Dec 23, 2016
Tyler Troutt replied to Tyler Troutt's discussion Source for a quality APM flight controller
"Yeah I ended up purchasing the Pixhawk clone from Hobbyking. It has worked flawlessly so far. No problems connecting to any of the ground stations and it is mentioned on one of the official pixhawk sites. I forget which one but it is the only clone…"
Dec 21, 2016
Tyler Troutt replied to Tyler Troutt's discussion Starting PID Values for Larger Quads in Pixhawk 2 User Group
"Would inductance in my power to ESC wires cause these issue. I did extend those wires about 5 inches."
Dec 20, 2016
Tyler Troutt replied to Tyler Troutt's discussion Starting PID Values for Larger Quads in Pixhawk 2 User Group
"Interesting way to tune a quad. I would love to do that but I do not have to space in my house. I live in a very small house and have way to much stuff....lol. Is there any other way to do this. I am assuming that with the P value all the way at…"
Dec 20, 2016
Tyler Troutt replied to Tyler Troutt's discussion Starting PID Values for Larger Quads in Pixhawk 2 User Group
"Thank you very much! I will look tonight after work"
Dec 20, 2016
Tyler Troutt posted a discussion in Pixhawk 2 User Group
I am being told that my problem with my quad lies within the control loops of the flight controller. That being said I am not able to fly my quad to tune it. So where do you start with tuning. Before I lengthened my arms and up'd my motor size from…
Dec 19, 2016
Tyler Troutt replied to Tyler Troutt's discussion Erratic Behavior when flying
"never mind this my battery in my multimeter was low"
Dec 18, 2016
Tyler Troutt replied to Tyler Troutt's discussion Erratic Behavior when flying
"Another log. The vibes are weird. You can see times where they dip down that is when the quad is at minimum 4 feet above the ground.2016-12-18 21-52-13.bin"
Dec 18, 2016
Tyler Troutt posted discussions
Dec 18, 2016
Tyler Troutt replied to Grant Petty's discussion Good source for connectors and cables? in Pixhawk 2 User Group
"The switch is really not that difficult. I switch connectors all the time and am constantly making my own cables because I do not like 4 feet of extra wire for something that only needs 3 inches. That being said I do understand what you are saying.…"
Dec 18, 2016
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