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August 14
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August 11
Patrick Mccabe replied to Russ's discussion 'EasyStar'
I use a trunigy 2200rpm brushless motor 40 amp esc 5v 2amp UBEC 2200mah 25c lipo all above from hobbyking.com there very cheap 6x4 pusher prop a 3.2mm collect adapter for the prop
August 10
Patrick Mccabe commented on Robert Drone's blog post 'Cheap Trainers'
well thats 3 channel equipment ok for rc but not for a UAV. You will need 6 Channel transmitter and receiver so the one that comes with the plane will be of no use. You will want a lipo and brushless motor.
August 8
Patrick Mccabe commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 'Tip for tweaking ArduPilot: start without the throttle connected'
Well that is what 2.0 code does which is the one im going to use.
August 8
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August 8
Patrick Mccabe commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 'ArduPilot main page'
I used gorilla glue and it works pretty good. But it expands and so you need to use a little and tape the plane up while its drying. Just used it for a repair from crashing and now you cant even tell i crashed. Good stuff i think.
August 7
Patrick Mccabe commented on Robert Drone's blog post 'Cheap Trainers'
sounds like the sucky wild hawk too
August 7
Patrick Mccabe commented on Patrick Mccabe's blog post 'Ok im back with the same problem ( no manual control)'
Ok its shipped priority so like 3 days.
August 7
Patrick Mccabe commented on Patrick Mccabe's blog post 'Ok im back with the same problem ( no manual control)'
hmmmm i dont know if mine has something like that but i see you can have problems even though it appears to be working. I was able at one time to have manual control but it was a faint movement of the elevator when it should have been moving the r...
August 6
Greg Fletcher commented on Patrick Mccabe's blog post 'Ok im back with the same problem ( no manual control)'
I just tested my board and found it working 'mode_wise' just fine except for one thing. I tried the failsafe-ret (turned of X-miter) and it stayed in manaul mode? It's because my Berg reciever has failsafe mode and gave the atttiny a valid sig eve...
August 6
Patrick Mccabe commented on Patrick Mccabe's blog post 'Ok im back with the same problem ( no manual control)'
Yes it may be the controller. I wonder what is different about this one than other working 6ch ones. Ive been told 2.4ghz doesn't matter should work. I don't know who told me to buy it but im not trying to blame anyone. Just my fault for going che...
August 6
Chris Anderson commented on Patrick Mccabe's blog post 'Ok im back with the same problem ( no manual control)'
One thing at a time. Just send me the board and I'll check it out. Any problems beyond that are with your setup.
August 6
Patrick Mccabe commented on Robert Drone's blog post 'Cheap Trainers'
its cheaper at other places like for $52 but that they wont have all the parts like towerhobbies.
August 6

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At 10:13am on August 8, 2009, Robert Drone said…
what system is needed to power the tx/rx you showed me?

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Ok im back with the same problem ( no manual control)

Yup i fixed it since last time. They said it was the round headers that were not making a good connection. Well i got square ones and they are now tight fitting. So why do i have a problem? Ok im using 2.0 code which loads fine no z sensor or expansion shield. 2.4ghz 6ch transmitter and receiver already bonded and i know they are. I dont i have the ESC plugged in and am using a UBEC to power the receiver and board. Ok so i believe that everything is plugged in right and the lights are right so i… Continue

Posted on August 6, 2009 at 4:05pm — 14 Comments

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Video showing my problem

ok im having alot of problems.

1. The UAV mode is not working
2. Manual mode is not working
3. so nothing is really working

I have successfully downloaded 2.1 code. And i have put one gps point in using the configuration tool. But if you watch the video you will see i have the right setup (i believe) but its not working.

So please watch the video and see if you can help.

Thank you.

click here to see video on youtube Continue

Posted on July 16, 2009 at 4:20pm — 12 Comments

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Its official, i am going to build a UAV. I just bought the last Ardupilot from sparkfun. Go ahead ch…

Its official, i am going to build a UAV. I just bought the last Ardupilot from sparkfun. Go ahead check they are sold out. https://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8785 Continue

Posted on June 17, 2009 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

 
 
 

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