Jonathan Lussier
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WTB: Skyfun

Started Apr 19, 2011 0 Replies

Upgraded to the Funjet?  I'm looking to purchase your new or used skyfun(s) (no power system necessary but I'll take it if you have it).Looking to build a high altitude glider / return vehicle from…Continue

DAFIF V8 flightspace and airport info

Started Feb 18, 2010 0 Replies

Hi Guys,do any of you have the last public release (I believe its V8) of the DAFIF files before they were taken offline?Thanks!Continue

u-Blox 6

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Ankers Mar 24, 2010. 7 Replies

Anybody heard of this thing yet?It's listed on their website but not in their store. I sent an email, no reply yet.Supposed to be even more accuracy and faster and with less power consumption.I look…Continue

 

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Jonathan Lussier commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 'NASA puts UAV ground avoidance software on an Android phone'
Actually the navigation and ground avoidance would be pretty easy on a phone or even an APM with enough storage.   For example in Canada, you can download Digital Elevation Maps that are fairly accurate, a 1:50,000 scale map is only 500kb (8m…
Jan 17
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Jonathan Lussier commented on Tim Nilson's blog post 'New GoPro lens protection product by fpvmanuals'
This is a good idea, but I think the real problem with the gopro is its aerodynamics.  I think somebody should design an aerodynamic FPV (or motorsports, etc..) case that will definately sell well!
Dec 16, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier commented on Krzysztof Bosak's blog post 'IR DSM from Pteryx UAV - but what for?'
If the main source of blur is turbulence, maybe increase the wing loading on your plane?  It will make it more stable.
Jun 23, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier replied to Johnathan Scott Onley's discussion 'Creating an engine for a 60 lbs helo'
If you're looking really at minimum size, maybe a co-axial heli would be better.  It means you'd have a smaller radius and you wouldn't need the tail rotor either. If you look…
Jun 23, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier commented on Krzysztof Bosak's blog post 'IR DSM from Pteryx UAV - but what for?'
Chris, what's the flight speed of your aircraft?  Maybe the blur could be reduced at low speed (30km/hr) and slightly higher altidue.
Jun 23, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier replied to Johnathan Scott Onley's discussion 'Creating an engine for a 60 lbs helo'
Hi, for some equations on power required, etc see the attached file.  Is it referenced for human-powered helicopters but has lots of good information and equations.   For small helicopter information, try scaling the Yamaha RMAX: it uses…
Jun 23, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 'Traditional helicopters now supported by ArduCopter2, too!'
PS good work!
Jun 21, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 'Traditional helicopters now supported by ArduCopter2, too!'
Hi guys, any planning for support of the gress copters?  (gressaero.com)?
Jun 21, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier replied to Gwangtim Timothy Poyi's discussion 'Neuro-fuzzy control of a quadrotor'
You shouldn't be inverting the matrix: http://www.johndcook.com/blog/2010/01/19/dont-invert-that-matrix/   If you post your current simulink model, maybe we can help (just a snapshot).  Try giving less authority to your learning…
Jun 14, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 'Introducing a new APM feature: real-time Guided Mode'
Also I was just checking out an suasnews link and downloaded the PDF for Adaptive Flight's Horney electric heli:   On the 3rd page they have a picture of their GS, with the camera view and on the overhead map, they include the aircraft…
Jun 10, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier replied to Chase Hall's discussion 'Theoretically, could the APM fly a full size helicopter?'
On something like an ultralight or glider it has already been suggested, just need to beef up those PWM outputs ;)
Jun 10, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 'Introducing a new APM feature: real-time Guided Mode'
Would it be possible to add a script to follow a 'real-time-updated' gps coordinate?   IE: If I have a GPS tracker data stream input to my laptop, can the Planner have a 'follow' mode for that stream?
Jun 10, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier replied to Limebear (Rob)'s discussion 'Thinking of fitting a relay...'
I agree... Also you'll need a 3-pole relay not a single-pole.  If you're going to put a relay, put in a solid state one between the battery and ESC (could be controlled by APM) and have a seperate battery + BEC to power the APM and…
Jun 10, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier replied to Olivier ADLER's discussion 'Bicopter support'
http://www.gressaero.com/
Jun 7, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 'DIY Drones visit to Scaled Composites'
Chris, that electric-powered aircraft is actually a Quickee Q1 (single-seat version of 1970's Rutan design).  Electric aircraft are feasible, even with 20hp.  There are some Cri-Cris flying electric (low range).  A smooth design…
Jun 6, 2011
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Jonathan Lussier commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 'DIY Drones visit to Scaled Composites'
Thanks for the Pyramid, Chris.  Where do you see Hobbyking (seriously) fit in?  Also, smartphones? The part about experimental autopilot / mission planner / engine display would be a good fit for the new Android development kit!! (read…
Jun 6, 2011

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Cheaper, simpler Oilpan

Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:32am 14 Comments



I'd like to propose a new, cheaper oilpan with (much) cheaper sensors embedded.  The goal would be to have an oilpan (that probably couldn't be used for quads, but for gliders or some planes it would be OK) that is priced at around 30-40$ instead of 160$.  It would be pin-compatible with current oilpan.
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Great Article on how 'robots think' (or more accurately, how robots SEE)

Posted on March 15, 2010 at 11:48pm 1 Comment

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2010/03/how-robots-think.ars/

Good 5-page article on algorithms, sensors and platforms used in modern robotics.
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XDuino - 32Bit ARM-7 Cortex-M3 MCU with Arduino-compatible syntax and similar IDE

Posted on January 21, 2010 at 11:52am 13 Comments

Website: http://www.xduino.com



Price: 30$ + 10$ shipping

Info:

http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1248633489

http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1247691841…

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