"@Gary I agree, I am in south Africa and the minimum shipping on 3DR is $50 and that's something very light like a APM or GPS, it’s very hard to support that kind of shipping. I agree that FedEx is the best as they bring it to your…"
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FR-Sky vs OrangeRx
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Bonney Mar 5. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I am in a predicament,I have a TH9x and want to upgrade the back module and both FR-Sky and OrangeRX is good in its own little way.I am using the APM 2.5 and is looking for distance and failsafe, I…Continue
Quad behaving very strange
Started this discussion. Last reply by Luke Olson Sep 11, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Can anyone tell me why this is happening when I only pull throttle. This started happing when I updated the quad to 2.7.1 and my remote to er9x firmware. I took this quad appart so many times…Continue
A neat way of connecting the OSD, camera and Video Telemetry
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christiaan van Vollenstee Aug 28, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, I buaght the following products from 3D Robotics. …Continue
Flight Mode Play
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christiaan van Vollenstee Aug 20, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,I have seen on the latest release there is a flight mode play. Does anyone know what it do? Is there documentation about it? Kind regardsCContinue
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Christiaan van Vollenstee commented on John C.'s blog post Big Product News"I found this, I think it will work very…"
Christiaan van Vollenstee commented on Jan's blog post Prototype testing"Fancy, I like the blades, looks like real finger choppers."
Christiaan van Vollenstee commented on John C.'s blog post Big Product News"Awesome, What you must now design for it is a Gopro or camera mount that clips on. As standard as it is now, is there space fore apm, gps, receiver, video transmiiter, minmme osd and camera?"
Christiaan van Vollenstee commented on Ian Lyons's blog post The first van customised for a drone"If I may ask what auto pilot are you using?"
b nevins commented on Christiaan van Vollenstee's blog post Delta Wing Mixing For Newbies"This is a great article.
I would strongly consider replacing the control surfaces with cloth hinges and balsa aileron stock if you have an issue with control surface flex, flutter, or loose hinges. Mechanically adjusting control surfaces on…"
Christiaan van Vollenstee posted a blog postDelta Wing Mixing For Newbies
Delta Wing Mixing 101As a lot of newbies to delta wings often ask the question "Why is the mission planner not doing the necessary mixing for my servos to just work?" well for the stabilize the mission planner will work but not for manual and that is where the problem comes in because you need to lift of in manual and if your remote…See More
Christiaan van Vollenstee commented on Alexey Kozin's blog post arduplane Automatic flight to alt 2414m"No I do not think it is a fake, I just like playing around with the KML file."
Christiaan van Vollenstee commented on Alexey Kozin's blog post arduplane Automatic flight to alt 2414m"Please upload your log files."
b nevins replied to Christiaan van Vollenstee's discussion User X8 Setup in the group X8"Is 500KV enough for a 3S setup? I am planning on using a 6S 8000 mah with a 13X6.5 prop after I see how the 5000 goes. I have a 60A esc, but I am still trying to find a Castle Creations Ice (Which is being discontinued) or an edge. …"
Christiaan van Vollenstee commented on jim C.'s blog post skywalker x8 instructions parachute system"This is very helpful."
Christiaan van Vollenstee replied to Mike Klinker's discussion Problem Setting Up Elevon"I have gone thru this over and over, what ever I do there, there is 0 effect on the plane."
Christiaan van Vollenstee replied to Mike Klinker's discussion Problem Setting Up Elevon"Hello, I have the same setup as you.
The radio has er9x software and the mixing is setup correct in the radio.
The elevons is moving as I move the sticks but I have one problem when I pull the right stick down the elevons move…"
ModeratorAdam AKAV8R replied to Christiaan van Vollenstee's discussion User X8 Setup in the group X8
"Just found this note on the store-
Note: The Power Module is only designed to power APM, a RC receiver and APM accessories (GPS, 3DR radio). It is not designed to power servos. Use your aircraft's own ESC/BEC for that.
OK HOW!
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ModeratorAdam AKAV8R replied to Christiaan van Vollenstee's discussion User X8 Setup in the group X8
"Guys I need some help with my power set-up. From what I've seen most are using a seperate UBEC to power servos on their X-8. I've read the wiki and instructions but everyone seems to have a different opinion on how to configure…"
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Delta Wing Mixing For Newbies
Posted on May 14, 2013 at 11:30am 1 Comment 2 Likes
Delta Wing Mixing 101
As a lot of newbies to delta wings often ask the question "Why is the mission planner not doing the necessary mixing for my servos to just work?" well for the stabilize the mission planner will work…
Continue FPV X-4 Quad Frame
Posted on April 26, 2013 at 4:00am 20 Comments 1 Like
Turnigy 9XR Transmitter
Posted on March 11, 2013 at 1:24pm 35 Comments 0 Likes
I was browsing hobbyking and saw the advert of the new transmitter
9XR Standard Features:
• 8 Channel PPM/9 Channel PCM
• Full Ball Bearing gimbals
• Adjustable Stick Length
• Digital Trims on all Primary Axis
• 16 Model Memory
• Assignable Switches
• Freely Assignable Channel Mixes
• Graphical…
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 3:39pm on October 12, 2012,
Glenn Carter said… Hi have had my X5 for a while now and its a good model, I am using the FY21 Ap in mine as it was my first fixed wing FPV so I took the easy option. There needed to be a thrust line change in mine, not sure if you have the later model. Hope you have fun with yours
Cheers Glenn
- At 11:28am on October 13, 2012,
Todd Hill said… Hello Christiaan. I will have to look through my parameter files to locate it. I built it last year around the time they released the X5. I will try to get something back to you shortly.
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