"I have the same problem. After I loaded the latest firmware 2.5 i have the same problem. It cuts all motors for a split second, enough that i had a hard landing and broke 3 props and landing gear. I'm as well using an old…"
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Russell B. Sutton
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Russell B. Sutton's Discussions
The end of the of the 1280 APM
Started Jan 23 0 Replies 0 Likes
When will the 1280 APM no longer be supported. It seems like the time is near.
APM Mission planner setup page
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russell B. Sutton Jun 22, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I was having promblems with setup until I realized what mistake I was making. The upload page in the mission planner is kinda tightly packed together. A little confusing.…Continue
Hobby King Quadcopter board back in stock and code have many uses.
Started Jun 11, 2011 0 Replies 1 Like
HK_QuadCopter Board is back in stock. this board can be use for many different…Continue
Tags: board, HK_Quadcopter
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ModeratorRussell B. Sutton replied to maroFX's discussion all 4 motors shut down for1 sec during flight. What's that? in the group ArduCopter User Group
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton posted a discussion
CNC G code for Prop Hubs
I recently had a "Bad Landing" and need to replace my prop hubs. One is bent and the other is broke off. I can't find any replacements @ the DIY Drones Store....???? I work in the Tooling and Machining industry as a CNC machine mechcanic. I would like to make my own prop hubs. Does anyone have the G code file or CAD file I could use. I mainly work with LeadWell & Kitamara CNC machines. See More
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton posted a status
"Just had my first bad crash. I had a power cut out, its like it glitched. Should of landed then, but didn't and watched it fall 60 ft."
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton replied to Thomas Gabrielsen's discussion What parts to buy
"U need batteries, RC Tx/Rx radio, I personally would stick with DIY drone electronics motors, esc, and APM2, you will get lots more help here at DIY drones. You can use ur frame witch looks pretty nice. For the RC radio I would check out the turnigy…"
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton replied to jasonshort's discussion Arducopter 2.2 beta
"nice work Marco!! love the video"
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton commented on Gary Mortimer's blog post River of blood exposed by Dallas Drone
"@ Gary, Have you called our local News channesl 4, 5, 8,? I think they might find this interesting..... :)"
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton replied to Michal Rusina's discussion Stick sensitivity
"yes, add negitive expo instead of positive expo at the transmitter"
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton posted a status
"It's been 4 months and 1800 miles, moved from Cali back to Tx. Time to start playing with the Quad again. I have a lot of ketching up to do"
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton posted a discussion
The end of the of the 1280 APM
When will the 1280 APM no longer be supported. It seems like the time is near.
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton replied to Mookie's discussion Battery life
"I have the standard DIY arducopter , 3DR frame and electronics, After doing my own testing one thing I learned was at first stick with what has already been tested. Stick with DIY drones parts for your project. You will have better luck and more…"
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton commented on Gareth Rens's blog post 1st Octo Flight
"Try lowering P_stab, then do the in flight tuning by holding the throttle stick in the arm position for 20 sec, then just let it hover, if it drifts or leans in one direction hold throttle stick in the disarm position for 15 sec and re level. Looks…"
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton replied to Graham Dyer's discussion Arducopter setup - inconsistencies with manual
"Yes. Type "help" and press enter. , but why not just do all your setup thought the mp?"
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton commented on Farooq Niaz's blog post Ideal Motors for Quadcopters:
"@ jani. Some pictures of all these motors and testing of them would be cool, maybe even some video. :)"
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton commented on Jack Crossfire's blog post Vision altitude test
"LOL. It's funny how u apartment looks a lot like mine. Haha. Good work bro."
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton replied to Dave's discussion 3DR frame feedback
"I just started with the 3dr frame myself, Dave its not crash proof bro. Although I do agree that the battery does need at least 2 straps and the plastic stand-offs need to be stronger or metal. I stripped one out building my frame. As for the legs…"
ModeratorRussell B. Sutton replied to Rene's discussion Building a Quadcopter
"I did the same thing plus added reverse polarity protection circuit. If you plug the battery in wrong it will go up in smoke. FYI. I already burned one up."
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Quadcopter 4
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Russell B. Sutton's Blog
Garage PID tuning
Posted on June 25, 2011 at 2:30am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Awww yes finally time to do some PID tuning. After my last field test it was clear I needed to replace my motors with better quality ones and do some more PID tuning. After making a few mods to the airframe for added support and installing the new Jdrones Purple 2830 /12, 850kv motors with 10x4.7 props it was time to start testing again. In the first part of…
ContinueCompacted ESC's
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 4:30pm 15 Comments 0 Likes
All in one (4)ESC's and PDB, $89
Get all that messy wiring out of the way.
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Great new stuff every Friday w/ SparksFun
Posted on June 11, 2011 at 6:30pm 7 Comments 1 Like
This week SparksFun has a new Imax6 charger for RC batteries.
They will also start stocking the shelves with LiPo batteries next week. SWEET!…
RC Rx Serial output display with Arduino for Tx setup ease.
Posted on June 11, 2011 at 5:00am 1 Comment 2 Likes
This little sketch lets you use an Arduino to read the output signals from your RC Rx and displays them to the terminal window.…
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 7:24pm on January 3, 2011,
ModeratorThomas J Coyle III said… Hi Russell,
I live up the road in Melissa. I have crashed 4 EZ*s and have four more hanging in the garage. I also have a couple of Twinstar IIs and a Maja. Maybe we can get together some time?
Regards,
TCIII
- At 5:22pm on April 19, 2011,
Joel said… Hey Russell
I just saw your Quad frame it looks really good....like how you have layers on it probably a good idea....I am forming polystyrene around my AP and IMU V2 for extra safety. My Quad might take a little extra work on the code and electronics side since Im using the regular AP not the APM......4CH in 4CH out but since AP is really for the Quad system it's going to be a little work. I am adding a 3 axis magnetometer and a barometric pressure sensor via I2C. Hopefully my female-female servo connectors will come in the mail :)
- At 7:18pm on June 8, 2011,
Karen Russo said… - thanks for the warm welcome!
- At 10:33am on June 10, 2011, Karen Russo said…
- hey russell. i saw a lot of them in afghanistan. i would like to build one. is there anyone in nyc who could help? thanks!
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