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Design and make your own PCB

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Propeller Chip Question involving Rx Pass Through

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Infra red sensing for low altitude

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What is the flight time of the arducopter?

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Just logging in after a couple years of haitus. I see alot of progress has been made with Arduino and a Arducopter could be in my future!

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Michael Smith replied to James Hall's discussion 'Design and make your own PCB'

It's probably best to point out that you're the operator of the service you're advertising. Also, you might want to fix your cut-and-paste macro; 'cheap' only has one…

Aug 2, 2010

hpux replied to James Hall's discussion 'Design and make your own PCB'

You're definitely using a polygon, not a rectangle? A rectangle doesn't work like a poly. You absolutely should be able to make a polygon and assign it a signal name. The airwires should work fine. I do this as a matter of course. I…

Aug 2, 2010

bGatti replied to James Hall's discussion 'Design and make your own PCB'

Uh Kinda. I can't get Eagle to recognize a polygon on backside as a signal, airwires in the GRD net are not satisfied by attaching to vias into a RECT on Bottom. However; yes, eagle can be used to layout the required patterns.

Aug 2, 2010

Andrew Robinson replied to James Hall's discussion 'Design and make your own PCB'

That wouldn't be a problem in Eagle if you're manually routing right? I can't think of any reason Eagle would disallow this.

Aug 2, 2010

bGatti replied to James Hall's discussion 'Design and make your own PCB'

Again to disagree, SMT really simplifies DIY board making. Without those pesky holes to drill, the board comes out ready to solder. As for placing pieces, if you can etch it, you can probably solder it. I only do single-sided boards (CNC). If the…

Aug 2, 2010

hpux replied to James Hall's discussion 'Design and make your own PCB'

Agreed. This is all good data. I HATE drilling holes! SMT forever!

Aug 2, 2010

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About Me:: I am a application programmer/analyst. I have a background in mechanical engineering and computer science. Been involved in RC planes and helicopters for about 15 years.

Hometown:: Apple Valley, MN, USA

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Last FMA autopilot

Posted on March 8, 2009 at 12:59pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

Has anyone seen or have any comments about this new system from FMA?

http://www.fmadirect.com/new_applications/copilot2.html

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At 2:38am on January 31, 2008, Scott James said…: Thanks James! Looks good.
I just ordered all the electronics, can't wait to get into it!

At 9:59pm on January 31, 2008, Scott James said…: Thanks James,
I'm sure I will have many questions once I get right into it!
I just bought an IPAQ on ebay as well, I am going to try that platform also! (i cant help myself, i couldn't decide which one to try!!!!) Now all I need is some money to buy the plane :)