I am busy testing the 433mhz LRS system from Orange. A: OrangeRx Open LRS 433MHz 9Ch Receiver and: OrangeRx Open LRS 433MHz TX Module (JR/Turnigy compatible) The stock antennas are not the best – I purchased a Nagoya 771 from ebay and I built a Dipole antenna. So far it is pretty obvious which antenna …
Tag Archive: Bixler
Nov 28
Bixler Arduplane navigation
This is just a short clip to demonstrate how the Bixler turns at a predetermined waypoint. No hands on the radio! ▶ I also demonstrate how easy it is to land the plane in FPV as I have been asked this question some times.
Sep 18
Bixler Bird Chase
I was flying a windy day when I spotted one of the local Common Buzzards? I followed him and he played chase with me for a while. Arduplane behaved very well, I was testing RTH a few times and I will plot a cool route when the weather gets calm. I do have shorter range …
Aug 28
Bixler FPV gear added
I took the time to add the FPV gear for the next flights. I will not use the goggles but the FPV gear will be there – powered on to show if there are any problems. I will record everything on the groundstation. I will also make the changes to ArduPlane I mentioned in a …
Aug 25
Bixler Arduplane waypoint navigation
This is my Bixler pod from DiyDrones, A small shelf to hold the GoPro was temporarily glued to the top where the FPV gear will be positioned Today we went out to the local RC field to test Arduplane some more. I set up a waypoint route and home in APM and programmed the Arduplane …
Aug 13
Electronic failures
There seems to be more issues with the Skywalker than I expected. Some of the servos does not respond at all and some are jittery. To avoid any interferences I use a small servo tester but the problems still exists. The fuselage is repaired and should be OK for some time but I ma pretty …
Aug 12
Arduplane issue
As the maiden flight of the Bixler was so successful I could continue mounting the Ardupilot/Oilpan to the pod for the Bixler. I installed and configured the software but for some reason the aileron on channel1 does not work. I have ordered a new (more updated version) of the ArdupilotMega board that seems broken. Hopefully …
Jul 05
New parts
I ordered a lot new items for the hobby. To start off I ordered from DIYDrones: Bixler/SkySurfer Electronics Chassis (2 axis Camera Mount NOT included). This pod is special to fit Ardupilot/Oilpan electronics that I have. I also ordered a new FPV camera from securitycamera2000: 690TVL Ultra WDR Pixim SEAWOLF HD CCTV Mini Camera 2.8mm …
Jun 29
RC progress
The work on Bixler is slow Yesterday I soldered new wires to the ESC that allows me to route the connector down into the battery compartment. I have been thinking a lot about a pod that fits all gear and I actually ordered a pod from Diydrones that can house the ardupilot/oilpan electronics including GPS,video …
Jun 25
Bixler progress
i did some work on my Bixler yesterday. I soldered the ESC and tested the prop and direction. 50% chance of hitting the correct direction and I was wrong. undo 2 wires between motor and ESC and solder them back again – this time I used shrink tube on every solder. I did some tests …
Youtube Playlist
Above is one of my playlists on Youtube with some selected highlights. I think I included most of my FPV flights with the Skywalker.