Sometimes I only test things if it really work out. Often I have some intention with the test but it can aslo be of plain interrest.
Feb 05
I finally ordered a Bixler and some parts from HobbyKing. My intentions are to have it as a platform to test the MultiWii software (in airplane mode) I will also have it as a smaller fun-fly FPV rig with lighter FPV gears on it (small camera, simple OSD and 5.8Ghz video)
Jan 28
I am currently testing the MultiWii airplane mode. Early stages of testing shows some really cool features. There are a few things for me to find out and if I mount MultiWii on my Skywalker or a new platform like Bixler is still unknown. The goal for Skywalker is more autonomous so its going to …
Jan 26
I am currently going thru all options for ArduPlane that I intend to use in my Skywalker. I want to keep my current setup on the Skywalker – a 4 servo wing requiring 4 channels. This way I do not have to reverse any servo internally or change setup if I want to go back …
Jan 24
Today I got a parcel from DiyDrones. I ordered a GPS for the ArduPilotMega and Oilpan shiled I have. The GPS makes it possible to use more features of the board including adding waypoints(UAW) and return to home if signal is lost. It will be incorporated into the Skywalker as soon as I get time …
Dec 28
I mounted a LED strip to my Swift II. This will make it possible to fly in total darkness. 2 40cm long cuts where I inserted the LED-strips standing in the foam. The cuts are about 15mm deep so I can squeeze in the 10mm wide strip and glue the foam together again. Here is …
Nov 26
Did you think I was finished? There is a problem with the antenna connector. It fits the supplied FRSKY DIY antenna inside the original hole but the FRSKY patch antenna is bigger in diameter where you grip it to thread it onto the connector. The bigger diameter prevents it from slipping into the stock hole. …
Nov 25
I have been working to get the PPM signal working on my Turnigy 9X with FRSKY diy module. I found out that the receiver (D8R-II) needs to be flashed/reprogrammed to enable PPM out. I purchased a FRSKY UPGRADE LITE and a D4FR receiver from GiantCod in UK.Fast chipping, great service and in stock! Great – …
Nov 18
After the crash I stripped the Quadcopter down for maintenance. I have made a few improvements and re-soldering of wires. Removed the Remote switch and added AUX2 to MultiWii instead. This disables the option for a buzzer but as I have an external LIPO alarm I do not need the buzzer connected to MultiWii. Now …
Nov 10
A few days ago “Alexinparis” announced the release of v 1.9 of the now famous MultiWii code. There was a few small bugs corrected after the release and it now seems much more stable. I had some issues regarding auto level mode and my initial tests on 4 different boards show none of them errors …
