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Ardupilot with nitro plane?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Iceberg73 May 7, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Can I use the ardupilot board only with an electric plane, or is it also possible to use it with a nitro plane, including thrust control?Thanks to the experts out there.MarcelContinue

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any hints for nitro plane setup?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Morli Nov 26, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes

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The ArduCopter frames are currently in beta testing and not available for purchase. We're still receiving comments on the frames from testers and will then make changes before entering production. When they are ready, they'll be available…

Sep 8, 2010

Marcel commented on Chris Anderson's blog post 'Announcing ArduCopter, the merger of the ArduPilot and AeroQuad projects!'

When will the "package" be available on DIYDrones store?

Aug 17, 2010

Iceberg73 replied to Marcel's discussion 'Ardupilot with nitro plane?'

Yes, you can. You must adjust carefully the throttle low position to keep the engine running. I have an ASP 90 FS engine mounted in my trainer 60.

May 7, 2010

Ardupilot with nitro plane?

Can I use the ardupilot board only with an electric plane, or is it also possible to use it with a nitro plane, including thrust control?Thanks to the experts out there.MarcelSee More

Discussion posted by Marcel May 1, 2010

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Morli replied to Marcel's discussion 'any hints for nitro plane setup?'

Marcel , one of the forum Member " Rana" is trying to use nitro and might be able to help , I too prefer to use nitro/gas powered model. @Ric , :)) , Irrespective of all the nitro issues , I still remember watching video of one of the…

Nov 26, 2009

Sgt Ric replied to Marcel's discussion 'any hints for nitro plane setup?'

Time for an E conversion! I have been in R/C for 35 years and for the first 30 I considered electric to be for toys only, but since the impact of the PC revolution on the electric motor and battery technologies, electric is the way to go! (even for…

Nov 25, 2009

any hints for nitro plane setup?

Hi, while reading through the forum and documentation, it seems that the current ardupilot code is intended for electric planes only. Does anybody have experiences with equipping a nitro plane? What needs to be changed in the code? I'm trying to install arduino in my calmato trainer 40.Thanks for hints.See More

Discussion posted by Marcel Nov 25, 2009

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Marcel replied to RazorConcepts's discussion 'New IMU boards at sparkfun!'

Where do I find this code? I just ordered the main and a daughter board to see if I can manage to connect them to the ardupilot board... Thanks

Oct 14, 2009

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At 3:33pm on September 8, 2010, Tony H said…: The ArduCopter frames are currently in beta testing and not available for purchase. We're still receiving comments on the frames from testers and will then make changes before entering production. When they are ready, they'll be available here in the DIYDrones store or at www.phifun.com. Jani is the man in charge of frame design and production