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heliotrope replied to vf171's discussion What steps to take to install new Pixhawk in Iris+ in IRIS
"What is an auto analysis?  Can you tell us step-by-step how you assess the flight?  Mine is flying GREAT but I want to have some diagnostic info for peace of mind."
Jul 6, 2015
heliotrope replied to Erik Graham's discussion 3 Axis Gimbal for Iris+ - looking for suggestions. in IRIS
"So did you get them or not?  If it turns out you don't like them for some reason, I'll be interested in buying one from you."
Jun 17, 2015
heliotrope replied to Erik Graham's discussion 3 Axis Gimbal for Iris+ - looking for suggestions. in IRIS
"I agree, but if it really has the Alexmos 32 bit and the integrated cabling as shown, I suspect it will be amazing."
Jun 16, 2015
heliotrope replied to Erik Graham's discussion 3 Axis Gimbal for Iris+ - looking for suggestions. in IRIS
"I would hate to buy a gimbal I couldn't tune.  See my post above for some suggestions that look as good as the steadygo but are tunable."
Jun 16, 2015
heliotrope replied to Erik Graham's discussion 3 Axis Gimbal for Iris+ - looking for suggestions. in IRIS
"I'm getting footage easily on par with the Solo test footage, and equal to my dad's Inspire.  It did take some adjustment.

There are now 2 new awesome gimblas that I would definitely look into, and would actually buy if someone wants to buy my…"
Jun 16, 2015
heliotrope replied to Keith Wolters's discussion Iris+ and Minim OSD question on files to download in IRIS
"https://code.google.com/p/arducam-osd/downloads/list?can=1&q=&a......

Download the GUI for 2.0 and the firmware for 2.0.  Verify you have a connection and flash the 2.0 firmware. 
Then, install the 1.9 charset.  I think that should do it."
Jun 10, 2015
heliotrope replied to Erik Graham's discussion Reduce vibration and jello to get smooth video. in IRIS
"Huh, no.  Those look really good.  Mine are the grey ones on this: http://www.getfpv.com/electronics/brushless-gimbals/dys-3-axis-smar...
but I've added foam earplugs between the plates to stiffen the system."
Jun 9, 2015
heliotrope replied to Keith Wolters's discussion Iris+ and Minim OSD question on files to download in IRIS
"What do you see on the monitor?"
Jun 9, 2015
heliotrope replied to Erik Graham's discussion Reduce vibration and jello to get smooth video. in IRIS
"Can you tell me a bit more about your QAV250? I'm dying to build one just like that for high-speed FPV."
Jun 9, 2015
heliotrope replied to Erik Graham's discussion Reduce vibration and jello to get smooth video. in IRIS
"Well, the tube was just a T-shaped tube with the ND filter on the wide end.  I just cut off the base of the T to shorten the tube.
Props are these with APC .3inch OD/ 6mm ID centering…"
Jun 9, 2015
heliotrope replied to Erik Graham's discussion Reduce vibration and jello to get smooth video. in IRIS
"I think any ND filter will be just fine.  I had to saw part of the tube off of mine to fit it onto the GoPro with the tarot-style mount.

I should add that I am flying in Loiter mode with no vibrations and jello, and with the stock settings on the…"
Jun 9, 2015
heliotrope replied to Erik Graham's discussion Reduce vibration and jello to get smooth video. in IRIS
"Just wanted to say thanks for this thread, and to let everyone know that it IS doable.   As of today (finally!) I got my Iris+ with DYS gimbal to generate absolutely flawless, vibration and jello free footage.  It is stable on all axes.  
Here are…"
Jun 8, 2015
heliotrope replied to heliotrope's discussion Autotakeoff question in IRIS
"Heard back from 3DR.  There is no way to adjust the autotakeoff altitude, as it simply makes a waypoint and guides to it.  No big deal."
May 14, 2015
heliotrope replied to vf171's discussion How to add MinimOSD to Iris+, Not Iris. in IRIS
"Yup. Happy to share what I've got.  I'll be posting some vids soon - just doing the last final tuning on my DYS gimbal.  How good is your footage? Mine is close to perfect without processing, but there is a tiny jump or shake irregularly.  I'll make…"
May 14, 2015
heliotrope replied to vf171's discussion How to add MinimOSD to Iris+, Not Iris. in IRIS
"Hmm, no, I think that has to do with the PAL/NTSC settings. In the osd program update, you might need to change it to match your VTx and GoPro / Cam. Congrats! I'm brand new to the Iris community and super glad I could be helpful.
I noticed you've…"
May 13, 2015
heliotrope replied to vf171's discussion How to add MinimOSD to Iris+, Not Iris. in IRIS
"Ah, yeah.  You need a 5 pin FTDI to program minimOSD.  I had to connect the DTR/GRN pins to access the bootloader.  You'll get it! Almost there!"
May 12, 2015
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