The Eye3 Kickstarter project refers to the APM2 board which is part of the Arducopter project. About The Project What is ArduCopter? ArduCopter is an easy to set up and easy to fly platform for multirotors and helicopters that goes way beyond the basic RC multicopters on the market today. The project is based on the ArduPilot Mega autopilot created by the DIY Drones community. Original ArduCopter frames and other parts are made by jDrones Asia. 3DR frames and parts are made by 3D Robotics. Read more about purchasing one on the Get it! page. Unlike RC-only multicopters, ArduCopter is complete UAV solution, offering both remote control and autonomous flight, including waypoints, mission planning and telemetry displayed on a powerful ground station. Features include: Best-of-class RC flight mode, including autolevel and auto altitude control. Includes an awesome "simple flight" mode, which makes ArduCopter one of the easiest multicopter to fly. Don't worry about keeping an eye on your multicopter's orientation--let the computer figure it out! You just push the stick the way you want to go, and the autopilot figures out what that means for whatever orientation the copter is in, using its onboard magnetometer. "Front", "back"...who cares? Just fly! No programming required! Just use an easy-to-use desktop utility to set up ArduCopter, with quick visual displays, a point-and-click mission planner and a full ground station (see below). Unlimited GPS waypoints. Just point and click waypoints in the Mission Planner, and ArduCopter will fly itself to them. No distance limits! You can script entire missions, including camera control! "Loiter" anywhere. Just hit the toggle switch and your copter will hold its position using its GPS and altitude sensors. Return to launch. Set home to any location and flip a switch to have ArduCopter fly back automatically. Do all mission planning via a two-way wireless connection. Waypoints, mode changing, even changing the gains of every control parameter can be done from your laptop, even while the copter is in the air! Automatic takeoff and landing. Just flick a switch and watch ArduCopter execute its mission completely autonomously, returning home to land by itself in front of you when it's done. Read more, see photos and get the code via the source link. Source: http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/APM2board
We have not talked about Arducopter much here: http://store.diydrones.com/ArduPilot_Mega_kit_p/kt-apm-01.htm I am starting to think it is a pretty cool device...... Seems like it does everything, GPS, Baro, attitude leveling, RTL, Etc. for not a bad price...
How do you think that Arducopter set you linked to ($250) compares to the GAUI GU-INS? GAUI GU-INS: http://www.gaui.com.tw/html/shopping_view.asp?sn=1443
Well, I kind think that the Arduino might do more, don't know about quality, but for $900 I know I would go for the $250 version first! Actually for serious stuff I would get the DJI quad copter thing. http://www.dji-innovations.com/minisite/index_en.html
I found that DJI-WKM available here: http://www.foxtechfpv.com/ So if I understand it correctly a person could spend $3,380.00 on the full WK-M system with multi waypoints? These guys (link above) also have some sexy carbon fiber props which brings me to a question: Can I substitute a 10-45 prop with a 10-47? What would be the difference?
Yes. The effect would be slightly less torque (lifting capacity), but more lift. The "47" in 10-47 refers to how far the prop will move the airframe in one revolution - 4.7 inches (this is in a perfect world, with no drag and no other resistances). This is called the prop pitch. the "10" of course is the diameter. So, a 10-47 will provide more lift (move the frame farther) than a 10-45. However, this also puts more stress on your motors/ECS's as they have to "push" more air for each revolution. This is of course is just the technical aspects. The differences between the two are so marginal, you may not notice the difference
I don't want to sound the expert on QUADS but if your looking for more lift Yoda or more stability maybe a wider diameter prop. Of course this would allow more lifting capacity, more overall weight you can lift ... But since nothing is free in physics it would be asking more from your ESC, Motors and battery ... Better bang for the buck than more pitch I would think but without hands on I could be corrected on that point [quote author=GPS link=topic=797.msg6677#msg6677 date=1331010382]I found that DJI-WKM available here: http://www.foxtechfpv.com/ [/quote] Me like, me want ... Great demo I thought, now I'm interested in this FPV thing [youtube]KPMOFtkXw7c[/youtube] "and that is how you properly land an Rc Plane" {LOL} [size=1.20em][shadow=Orange,left]w00d[/shadow] [/size]
Well as for "quality", not really a quality issue as more a caution but with the Atmeg's I've owned I've found them VERY sensitive to static. Yes I know this is true for ALL microprocessors but it seems the Atmeg's are more sensitive than most. So when working on their boards I would recommend all static precautions. Grounding: you, the work bench and the board in question, FYI: [size=1.20em][shadow=Orange,left]w00d[/shadow][/size]
Thanks for the propeller information. I guess the difference from 10-45 and 10-47 isn't enough to worry about. What I liked is that they are sexy carbon fiber, but as with the helicopter maybe I'll wait until I am crashing less. LOL That is a great video w00d and that guy describes the instrumentation very well. I also like his jacket that he has his transmitter in. I presume that is to keep your hands warm or warmer. I am very interested in that. I will have to watch that video a couple more times to see if I can see a logo or brand name on it.
Question: Re: Configurations - We can build our QUADS in either "+" or "x" configuration, yeh So rather than ask which is "BEST" which is such a noob way to ask, I'll then ask what are the benefits of either configuration ... [size=1.20em][shadow=Orange,left]w00d[/shadow][/size]
Yeah that's exactly what I thought, he spoke very well IMO. Had a bit of HAM in him also, bit of acting talent in there to {LOL} Look up Rc Hand Warmers or Tx hand Warmers on Google or better may have better luck by searching the Rc Retailers directly, plenty to choose from just gotta search em out my friend ... ... Also pretty popular up in these parts especially around January and February, hehe
I Googled and came up with this: https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11738 Hobby King also makes a heater for it: https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14858 You can get a discount when you purchase both as a combo. I watched the video again and it seems he is using the Hobby King "Turnigy" item linked above. Go Google! Regarding "X" and "+" flying: I have no idea what the flight characteristic differences are. My GAUI 500X is configurable for both, but I feel the orientation as a "X", how I am configured, makes most sense for me at least. To try a "+" configuration I would only have to re-mount the GU-344 three axis gyro 45 degrees and flip a switch on the GU-344. I don't feel compelled to try it though because the canopy would be sideways and look funky, worse I use the canopy for my orientation and having it sideways would throw me off. Maybe others have some comments or feedback on "+" oriented flying characteristics.
