Hi everyone!
I would like to introduce to you the final "Pixhawk Infographic" that I have been working on for a while now... it illustrates some of the tips I have learned over the past few years and shows the components that I would like to use in my own personal quadcopter design.
For the full resolution image please go here (thanks to Gary McCray): http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/advanced-pixhawk-quadcopter-wiring-chart/
In my next blog post I would also like to release some of the original individual PNG graphics for anyone who wants to use them in their own diagrams! Hopefully some of this can be used in the wiki!
I would appreciate it if any mistakes in the Infographic could also be pointed out so that I can make adjustments!
Best regards,
Jethro.
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I love your work! This is a great diagram with so much detail!
This will be very helpful!, thank you very much!
This is Fantastic Jethro - As usual,
I think that it illustrates several excellent methodologies and especially like the inclusion of the 4 in 1 ESC which I am also now using.
I think the choices of components are excellent and generally representative.
If I had a single complaint it is that the small text is very hard to read (pretty much illegible) at the resolution of the supplied picture.
Either the text needs to be slightly larger or the resolution of the entire picture needs to be at least 50% preferably 100% bigger than it is now.
Personally I think you should just output it at twice the size.
If you do, if you like I will make a copter specific Pixhawk QuadCopter Advanced Setup and Wiring Wiki page for it and when we put it in it will display the picture at normal page size resolution but when you click on it it will blow it up to full size and permit zooming.
Just send me a copy of it PNG is fine at my email.
Best Regards,
Gary
@ Austin: thanks for the info!
@Hughes: Telemetry2 is not yet functional. Until 3.2, you have to use a Y connector on Telem1.
Handy!
It would be great to show how to connect the pitch and yaw for gimbals and airspeed sensor for planes.
Nice Jethro.
Could you add MinimOSD , connected between pixhawk telemetry2 port and the camera; then add also a video TX connected to minimosd.
(You can then add a video receiver and screen/goggles too)
@Hazelhurst - Well done! I will eventually get a pixhawk, and this is a wonderful representation of exactly what I need to do to set it up for a quad! I still have memories of trying to piece together all the info I needed for my APM 1.0 install from 4 different wiki pages, and this is by far a much better way to compile all that information.
@Joe Thompson- On the note of the batteries, it is most definitely going to be more helpful to have the XT-60 connectors. I have over 20 lipos of all different sizes and voltages, and I've converted almost all of them from 4mm to XT-60. They're cheep, robust, more compact, hold almost too well, and can take a continuous 60-80 amps. You can get them in 5-10 packs of male and female from hobbyking.
As for the power module, it seems that the power module is the preferred method of getting a stable 5V in. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like you can power it from an ESC or BEC. However, you can have only one input, because you start getting problems with the frequencies of multiple switching regulators supplying one power rail. You should take a look at the wiki page, it explains how pixhawk is powered:
http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/common-pixhawk-wiring-and-quick-st...
I would say that if you can afford the weight and afford the space to mount it, go ahead and use it. I have an SK450 with an APM 2.5 that doesn't have enough space on the frame to simply add the module, and I regret not having the battery data every time I look at the logs. Hope this helps!
@Jethro Hazelhurst: An excellent way to present information. A link to your blog post can now be found here.
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