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Indianapolis, IN


About Me:

I'm into building a new Tarot 680 Pro Frame


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

I enjoy flying Multicopters and new to the sport.


Hometown:

Indianapolis,Indiana


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James tate posted a discussion
What wires on a Lightware SF30B do I connect to the ADC plug on a Pixhawk ?The Lightware SF30B can only connected to the ADC plug on Pixhawk, not the serial port because of speed factor.Has Lightware gone out of business, their web page is not setup…
Jul 1, 2018
James tate left a comment for Ravi Singh
"Ravi, how do you do a onboard magnetic calibration?
Do you know of any Documentation on the subject?"
Feb 13, 2017
James tate replied to Seppo's discussion RFD900, RFD900+ - New long range radio modem
"I assumed your talking 2.4 firmware, instead radio version number ?
kent Martin said:
Glen,
Please first ensure you have version 2.4 or later. There was a bug with ppm record on earlier versions.
If yours isn't let me know, and I can send you the…"
Aug 7, 2016
James tate replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Could you please point out a model, make of radio you referring to, or url to one on Ebay, so I can get a ideal of one your talking about.
thanks for the info."
Jun 12, 2016
James tate replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Yes, Thank You Derek"
May 20, 2016
James tate replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"Does anyone know of a Website that has the parameter list and what the meanings are ?"
May 20, 2016
James tate left a comment on PIXHAWK
"What is the Max Baud Rate on Pixhawk Serial 4/5 ports.
I want to setup a Range Finder and it can operate at 921600 baud."
Mar 19, 2016
James tate replied to Randy's discussion Copter-3.3 beta testing
"I'm installing A Lightware SF30/B Sonar on my Pixhawk, will APM work OK ?"
Mar 17, 2016
James tate posted a discussion
Using Qgroundcontrol-2.9.4-72, how do you find the Firmware Version of the aircraft you are running ??
Mar 7, 2016
James tate left a comment on PIXHAWK
"Has anyone connected a Lightware  SF30/B 50 meters Range Finder to a Pixhawk ?
This is instructions for connecting a Lightware SF10 .

 http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/common-lightware-sf10-lidar/"
Mar 6, 2016
James tate posted a discussion in PIXHAWK
Trying to update Firmware,  Does the Drones battery need to plugged in to do Update of PX4 Stack Firmware ?I Installed the latest Qgroundcontrol and it keeps saying to be sure that SD card is plugged in , It is plugged in and it is the original SD…
Mar 5, 2016
James tate replied to Kevin Riggen's discussion Will the Pixhawk firmware be different than the PX4/Firmware on Github?
"Where in github.com do I find the upgraded firmware for Pixhawk ?
I want to install a Lightware SF30B on my drone and i don't know which firmware will be needed ?  Stable or Beta ?"
Feb 29, 2016
James tate left a comment on PIXHAWK
"Version Pixhawk software to install.
I understand that they have a upgrade of software that take care of "Range Finders" and other bugs.
Is there a stable or beta version that takes care these problems ?
And what Version is it ?"
Feb 27, 2016
James tate left a comment on PIXHAWK
"Initial setup Setup of Pixhawk.
Does Battery need to be plugin to make Pixhawk Initial settings ?"
Feb 27, 2016
James tate left a comment on PIXHAWK
"BIG QUESTION ??
I have a Tarot 680 Pro Hexicopter with Pixhawk fight Controller, with;
6  Sunnysky 4108S motors
6  14.5" carbon fiber props
6 lbs 20,000mah 6S Lipo battery
The overall weight of muliticopter is 14 lbs.

The BIG QUESTION is;
Will this…"
Feb 26, 2016
James tate left a comment on PIXHAWK
"Pixhawk Parts and Cables for the Pixhawk, can be found at http://www.helibatics.com/
They are here in the USA, Texas , David who owns Helibatics has a large inventory of Pixhawk parts. I buy all my parts from him."
Feb 26, 2016
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