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FMA

Started this discussion. Last reply by Boomslang Jan 21, 2009. 5 Replies

Ways to read heading

Started this discussion. Last reply by Geetesh Dubey Oct 19, 2008. 9 Replies

FMA sensor connection

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Krzysztof Bosak commented on Boomslang's blog post Groundstation
"Unless this is Easter Eggs, we have to decide if we want embedded, portable computer game console or autonomous robot. And if the price target is sub-10K."
Apr 12, 2009
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Groundstation

OdysseyThis is a unit for a full size plane, but it would be nice if the GCS could look something like that when it's done!! This unit also have a very impressive list of features. Wonder if one can use it as a GCS+AP and have only the sensors with Xbee on the plane.See More
Apr 12, 2009
paul hubner commented on Boomslang's blog post New GPS
"I read their product sheets and while I am indeed impressed overall, there is a concern about their "dynamic focus" feature. In brief, this means the GPS does not track to high precision unless it is asked to, ie when a user presses the…"
Mar 20, 2009
Noth666 commented on Boomslang's blog post New GPS
"Production volume of Airwave-1 will begin in the second half of 2009. Hmm.. Will have to get some samples when they r out"
Mar 20, 2009
Boomslang left a comment for Boomslang
"Hi I am on the East Rand, and fly at Barnstormers. Don't have an Ardupilot, but I am working on my own autopilot for the last 6 months. I am also using the FMA sensors, they work great. Regards,"
Mar 20, 2009

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Jack Crossfire commented on Boomslang's blog post New GPS
"Hot start modes suck. Fulltime tracking using standby power is the way to do it. It requires juggling 2 batteries, but it gets 14 satellites & stable altitude instantly. The idea obviously caught on in UK but we're not sure Americans R…"
Mar 20, 2009

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Graham Dyer left a comment for Boomslang
"Hey Boomslang, are you using the ArduPilot at all, if so where in JHB are you and where do you fly. I'm doing some test flights in Northcliff but am waiting for my FMA sensor to arrive. Cheers Graham"
Mar 20, 2009
Boomslang commented on Chris Anderson's blog post AttoPilot now on sale!
"Very impressive list of features. Just need auto-landing and you will have a completely autonomous plane at a very good price."
Mar 20, 2009

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Groundstation

Posted on April 12, 2009 at 6:00am 1 Comment



Odyssey



This is a unit for a full size plane, but it would be nice if the GCS could look something like that when it's done!! This unit also have a very impressive list of features. Wonder if one can use it as a GCS+AP and have only the… Continue

New GPS

Posted on March 20, 2009 at 12:52am 3 Comments



GPS Reciever



The main features of this GPS is that it constantly tracks position, so there is no startup wait. Only 1ma power consumption! Hope that sparkfun will get some of these on breakout boards when they arrive.



I wonder what the update rate on these will… Continue

Comment Wall (2 comments)

At 1:36am on March 20, 2009,
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Graham Dyer
said…
Hey Boomslang, are you using the ArduPilot at all, if so where in JHB are you and where do you fly. I'm doing some test flights in Northcliff but am waiting for my FMA sensor to arrive.

Cheers

Graham
At 1:48am on March 20, 2009, Boomslang said…
Hi

I am on the East Rand, and fly at Barnstormers. Don't have an Ardupilot, but I am working on my own autopilot for the last 6 months.

I am also using the FMA sensors, they work great.

Regards,

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