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Is it possible that they didn't encrypt it on purpose. It seems so inconceivable that they wouldn't encrypt the video stream that they may have at certain times un-encrypted it on one or two drones for some strategic reason. Just a thought.
Me too!!!!
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Doug
Just dropped a stock motor and prop from a "Stryker" in the "HawkSky" that was left over after an upgrade and the motor and prop fit perfectly in the plastic housing with about 1/4 inch prop clearence. Just thought I'd pass it on in case you have on…
Chris, Did you get a chance to fly your HawkSky and if so how didi it do?
I recieved mine yesterday, looks like there's quite a bit of room up front. I should have it flying this weekend.
Doug
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What kind of CNC machine are you using with the Profili2 software?
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Dude.. Genius! ewooks! :D
I really have no idea on how you do it, but checking from the status leds, i'm pretty sure that the XBee module is not started on it's usual boot mode (since the power led never comes on, and the RSSI leds behave different…
I'm using the 900mhz 500mw dpcav transmitter and their matching dual output reciever.
RangeVideo DX201 Camera.
Headplay Goggles
Eagletree OSD
Eagletree Pro Recorder
I like the setup so far, just need to add head tracking.
Then I'll add an ArduPilo…
What kind of camera and camera mount are you using, looks cool!!
Is there any software to support the IMU version yet?
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One way to Restore a bricked xBee
I was able to restore my bricked xBee by following these instructions. Hope this helps!!
Using the sparkfun USB explorer board.
1. Take the module out of the interface board.
2. Connect the interface board to the computer.
3. Open X-CTU make sure Baud Rate is set to 9600
4. Go to "Modem Configuration"
5. Put a check in the "Always update firmware" box
6. Select proper modem from drop down menu,
7. Select proper function set and firmware version
from drop down menus.
8. Click on the "Write" but… Continue
Using the sparkfun USB explorer board.
1. Take the module out of the interface board.
2. Connect the interface board to the computer.
3. Open X-CTU make sure Baud Rate is set to 9600
4. Go to "Modem Configuration"
5. Put a check in the "Always update firmware" box
6. Select proper modem from drop down menu,
7. Select proper function set and firmware version
from drop down menus.
8. Click on the "Write" but… Continue
Posted on July 17, 2009 at 9:30am — 16 Comments
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- At 9:04am on July 23, 2009,
Sgt Ric said…
- Yes, I rec'd my 337 a couple months ago (sometimes hard to find the 81" one either at Nitro or Raidentech since they often go out of stock)
I hope to add a single brushless motor to the rear.
I have used two EasyStars as the run-up to this, but have run out of room on them for all the video, R/C, batteries, Ardupilot, etc., so the 337 is a huge improvement.
Even though the Nitomodels 337 has tons of room inside, I found I can put the entire RC receiver and the autopilot complete with pitot tube and XY and Z sensors IN THE WING!
The balance is terribly tail heavy so my 4 batteries are hung off the front firewall as is the video TX.
I have mounted a pan & tilt camera with a ball case off the firewall as well.
I have to replace the fibreglass front nose fairing to accomadate the nose cam.
It will look more like a UAV when that is finsihed.
I plan on having 2 more cameras in the fuselage; one digital camera facing down just in front of the main gear, and a digtal cam for oblique shots out the side oif the cabin. Maybe the same one, moving it for diff mission profiles (?)
I have not flown the Cessna 337, and worry that the Ardupilot settings will be very far off from the EZs. Its not so bad when they come down, they glue back together easily, but the 337 is not so sturdy.
I have "re-kitted" many large RC planes in my years in R/C, but I hope this model fairs better.
I have been following the build threads at rcuniverse for two years now and was prepared for having to reglue most of the joints on the Cessna and add the odd extra piece at stress points etc.
I was/am surprised that the quality is not as bad as I thought it may be... in fact its incredible for $ 195.00.
- At 5:56pm on September 9, 2009,
Sgt Ric said…
- Man, that is a coincidence...I am assembling it right now.
I want a single motor as well, but all my previous gas(nitro) models over the years had a lot of vibration, so I worry about having an AP onboard so I am opting for the Align 600XL in the rear.
I would like to replace the front fairing soon, but I found that the chin mounted ball cam will work with the existing fairing with a cutout and the front facing camera fits in the existing rairing as well.
I haven't done much work on my FPVs or the new Cessna337 lately since I am having eye trouble and going for surgery in a few weeks.
(actually my eyesight is the reason I got into FPV since I rekitted a couple models when I became disoriented during downwind turn...)
- At 8:06pm on September 10, 2009,
Sgt Ric said…
- Oops, wrong post...sorry.
- At 12:46pm on September 11, 2009,
Sgt Ric said…
- My ball cam is a Rangevideo KX191 stuffed into the glass ball from a Logitech Orbit webcam.
It is hung off the front mounted box which is an extension of the front engine mount box/firewall that I made for the batteries and video T/X.
If it works well in testing, I may not need the front static mounted cam; after all this is not meant for FPV.
Jordi sells a 2 channel video switch, but I plan on ordering a 4 channel one elsewhere. Perhaps that's unnecessary.
- At 12:58pm on September 11, 2009,
Sgt Ric said…
- I will post photos from the Cessna337 equipt install after my eye surgery and recoup.
- At 2:30pm on September 22, 2009,
James Turner said…
- HI Doug, I have emailed you the code. I would have sent a compiled version as well but it's too big to email. I will upload a version to a website soon for anyone to download if they wish. Thanks, James
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