DIY multicopter lighting project

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Source:
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/diy-multicopter-lighting-project

That was pretty cool. I'm surprised more guys have not done something like this. Still... You would be a lot better off with the a LightCommander which is far more capable, infinitely easier to program, and only costs $29 ready to run.

https://www.parallax.com/StoreSearc...List/0/SortField/4/ProductID/896/Default.aspx

...Tiger

Is this anything like yours?

Sorry, I meant if the schematic in the original post is like John's.

From a schematic standpoint, mine has nothing in common with his. While his is very powerful from a programming standpoint, you have to be a programmer to use it. How many flyers do you think are capable of writing C or Assembly code for the Arduino? That's the beauty of my (the Parallax) board. The controller is a Basic Stamp so anyone can learn to program it in about an hour. It's super simple plain language programming and that's the key to the average guy being able to make it do anything he wants. Another huge advantage over his is my output power. His outputs can only switch milliamps where mine has four 4 amp and one 8 amp output. In addition, I have two bidirectional ports that can be used for additional control inputs or to drive things like servos. I can control just about anything including really high power devices like motors. I think it's a killer gadget for $29 no matter whose finger prints are on it.

GC - I guess it's a plug, but that's not why I posted it.

...Tiger

Right. I forgot that your board could handle high current. I am still interested to do the flashlight mod we talked about once someday.