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Vincent LaPorte posted a discussion
Turnigy 2K action cameraI have used this camera for two months on my DIY 450 Quad.I like the quality of single shot photos and video.I have scratched the lens (did not use the protective case) but am happy to report that lens is replaceable as note…
Nov 20, 2016
Vincent LaPorte replied to Dave Spriggs's discussion Flight controller
"Dave,
I have flying quads for 3 years after 25 pleus years in RC airplanes. I started with a simple toy quad for $50 from amazon and got the expierence of safe flying.
Than I bought a 450 size quad installed KK2 control board and added a Turnigy…"
Oct 31, 2016
Vincent LaPorte replied to AntimatterCrusader's discussion Pixhawk PPM Channel Order Incorrect - Updated Mapping - No Avail - Please help
"AntimatterCrusader 
I setup my Spekturm 8 channel transmitter to HobbyKing OrangeRx 10 SBUS receiver with my Pixhawk without difficulty. I input the BND output on the OrangeRX into the RC input of the PIX.
Hope this helps.
Vince"
Oct 26, 2016
Vincent LaPorte replied to Vincent LaPorte's discussion Problem - APM 2.x wil not power up
"SOLVED – APM 2.x - no power
I opened my APM control board and checked voltages after diode and found low value 1.49v
So I jumpered the diode with a small yellow wire.
Now powers up fine.
So I guess I fried the diode by applying the buzzer on the…"
Jul 14, 2016
Vincent LaPorte replied to Vincent LaPorte's discussion Problem - APM 2.x wil not power up
"Addendum:
I measured voltages on APM with power module power and ESC power on output rail -
Output rail 5.5v
Input rail 1.1v
Acessory rail 1.1v
Thanks,
Vince"
Jul 14, 2016
Vincent LaPorte posted discussions
Jul 14, 2016
Vincent LaPorte replied to Mike Jessup's discussion EMAX Simonk ESC on Pixhawk running Arducopter timeout/no beeps/tones
"SOLVED - I replaced my EMAX BLHeli 20amp ESC with Turnigy Basic 18amp just for a test and everything works fine now.
I guess I need to buy some REAL ESCs that are compatable with my PIX.
I will go shopping at HobbyKing.
Vince"
Jul 4, 2016
Vincent LaPorte replied to Mike Jessup's discussion EMAX Simonk ESC on Pixhawk running Arducopter timeout/no beeps/tones
"Problem – Pixhawk not initialize ESC
07/04/16
Problem – Pixhawk not initialize ESCMy Pixhawk (firmware 3.3.3) controller will not initialize the ESCs on my home made QUAD.
I setup the Pixhawk origallialy on a HobbyKing Turnigy SK450 Quad with…"
Jul 4, 2016
Vincent LaPorte posted a discussion
07/04/16Problem – Pixhawk not initialize ESCMy Pixhawk (firmware 3.3.3) controller will not initialize the ESCs on my home made QUAD.I setup the Pixhawk origallialy on a HobbyKing Turnigy SK450 Quad with Multistar 20amp sbec and Multistar 2213 –…
Jul 4, 2016
Vincent LaPorte posted discussions
Jun 16, 2016