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Palo Alto, CA


About Me:

Product Designer at Facebook http://robotdestroy.com


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Interested in UAV interface design. I fly a 3DR X8 and a couple microquads. I also run a group for X8 owners on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/203614449828539/


Hometown:

Chicago, Illinois -> Palo Alto, California


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charliedeets commented on Bill Bonney's blog post APM Planner 2.0.13 released (was 2.0.12/11 released)
"I love the Droneshare support. Awesome."
Jul 4, 2014
charliedeets replied to charliedeets's discussion Altitude Hold Problem - Barometer issue?
"Ok thanks. I was under the impression these modes would be more accurate than this, but maybe I'll just invest in sonar."
Jul 1, 2014
charliedeets posted a discussion
Below is a graph of my X8 with APM 2.6 sitting on the floor next to my computer. As you can see, it thinks its slowly rising. When I am in Alt Hold or Loiter, it rises slowing in the air.I'm trying to understand what is causing this. Could it be the…
Jun 30, 2014
charliedeets replied to Todd's discussion 3DR X8 mods
"I don't have a clear answer for you at this time, but I as well am interested in eventually attempting to fly a DSLR with my X8. For the time being I have a Tarot T-2D gimbal and a GoPro on it. I have the 2013 version of the X8 and it requires leg…"
Mar 31, 2014
charliedeets replied to charliedeets's discussion 3DR Radio LED blinking in unknown pattern
"thanks for the info! cheers."
Mar 30, 2014
charliedeets replied to charliedeets's discussion 3DR Radio setup remote failing
"I figured this out. I had to flash both the radios hooked up directly to APM Planner with the same Net ID. Out of curiosity, APM does not require any specific Net ID of the radio, does it?"
Mar 29, 2014
charliedeets replied to charliedeets's discussion 3DR Radio LED blinking in unknown pattern
"I figured this out. I had to flash both the radios hooked up directly to APM Planner with the same Net ID. Out of curiosity, APM does not require any specific Net ID of the radio, does it?"
Mar 29, 2014
charliedeets posted a discussion
Hi.I'm having an issue with my 3DR Radio when it is plugged into my APM board. It does not respond and the indicator lights are blinking green with a red flash at the end. Does anyone know what this means? It is not listed in the…
Mar 29, 2014
charliedeets replied to charliedeets's discussion 3DR Radio setup remote failing
"Here is what the blink looks like on the remote radio. It only does this when it's plugged into the board. If it's plugged directly into APM Planner it's normal."
Mar 29, 2014
charliedeets replied to charliedeets's discussion 3DR Radio setup remote failing
"Just as an update. I plugged in the remote radio to APM Planner, and loaded the settings, transferred them to the 'remote' settings and then loaded the local radio back into 'local' and I still can't connect. Any tips why?

Loading Remote Radio…"
Mar 29, 2014
charliedeets posted a discussion
Hi there.I am trying to connect my 3DR radios and when I click 'Load Settings' in APM Planner, I am getting a Failed status on the remote. The remote radio is blinking green, with a red pulse at the end of the green blink.This is what I'm seeing in…
Mar 28, 2014
charliedeets commented on Jethro Hazelhurst's blog post Pixhawk Infographic
"Thanks Jethro."
Feb 24, 2014
charliedeets commented on Jethro Hazelhurst's blog post Pixhawk Infographic
"awesome. how can i get a high resolution version?"
Feb 23, 2014
charliedeets posted a discussion
I started a Facebook Group for people specifically interested in talking about the 3D Robotics X8 multicopter platform. Hopefully we can share X8 specific quirks and development. https://www.facebook.com/groups/203614449828539/ Cheers, Charlie
Jan 18, 2014
charliedeets left a comment for stinky_carp
"welcome friend! future tech engage."
Nov 8, 2013