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  1. Mactadpole

    Taranis binding

    It's using ppm. He probably just didn't setup failsafe yet. You do want it in "no pulse". You had mentioned earlier that it was also giving you a throttle failsafe error, all you should need to do is lower the value on the failsafe page in mission planner by about 20-30 below your throttles low...
  2. Mactadpole

    Taranis binding

    Follow this video:
  3. Mactadpole

    Pixhawk leds

    Have you done a radio calibration in mission planner?
  4. Mactadpole

    3DR Pixhawk and Taranis

    I just found the post I had used to set mine up. http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/frsky-taranis-setup-6-flight-modes-plus-1-for-apm-ardupilot?id=705844%3ABlogPost%3A1445175&page=2#comments I will take a look at what you sent and see what I can figure out.
  5. Mactadpole

    3DR Pixhawk and Taranis

    Have you gotten it setup yet?
  6. Mactadpole

    Quadframe Foldable Pro SIXcopter - medium lift need

    Yes. It works great. I have tested them against a Watt's up meter plugged into same battery.
  7. Mactadpole

    Quadframe Foldable Pro SIXcopter - medium lift need

    Did not add extra caps, see my post # 6 for explanation. I haven't ever used a setup with batteries on top and haven't done a flight yet. I will be doing a compassmot first to check for issues. I got 10 sats in the house with motors running without props no problem. I have a Centerpiece Gimbal...
  8. Mactadpole

    Quadframe Foldable Pro SIXcopter - medium lift need

    That is the Frsky 150A telemetry sensor and the voltage sensor. Together they only weigh 28grams. It is way more accurate than the 3dr or my diy attopilot power modules. I have it set up so that I can monitor amps and voltage on one battery directly on Taranis transmitter and monitor the other...
  9. Mactadpole

    Quadframe Foldable Pro SIXcopter - medium lift need

    I too have been really impressed by quality and service. I love the frame layout, super simple with minimal bits and pieces. Like I said in a previous post, I just wish the g10 pieces were cf to lose some more grams. I also wish I could have found aluminum hardware but no luck finding screws...
  10. Mactadpole

    Quadframe Foldable Pro SIXcopter - medium lift need

    Made a lot of progress over the past two days. Basically finished the build.Really happy with this frame and the whole build so far. Came in at 4.85 kg fully loaded (with batts) except gimbal and camera, so I should be right at what I used in eCalc. It's all calibrated and just balancing props...
  11. Mactadpole

    3DR Pixhawk and Taranis

    I was using Graupner MX-20 radio for a long time and then decided to get a Taranis because I am starting to deliver some systems to conservation orgs and researchers, and they are much cheaper. I soon discovered that it is actually a really great radio that offers a lot of options. It can be...
  12. Mactadpole

    3DR Pixhawk and Taranis

    Check out this link: http://rcsettings.com/index.php/viewcategory/6-multirotors Several .eepe files available for Pixhawk copters! Wish I had found this when setting mine up. Be very careful with that power module! I would check it over completely and do a ground test with it strapped down.
  13. Mactadpole

    3DR Pixhawk and Taranis

    I will do what I can to help for sure. Where did you get the 30V high amp power module? I ask because I got lazy and instead of building my own like normal (I already had the parts) I ordered one on ebay. It was supposed to be for 6s and 100A. I was running 4s and never went over about 65A and...
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    3DR Pixhawk and Taranis

    I can try to help but it will be time dependent. I set mine up using youtube tutorial vids and text based tutorial like this: http://flitetest.com/articles/arduplane-flight-modes-on-an-frsky-taranis or It takes a lot of time if your not familiar with it but it is awesome in the end. I'm not...
  15. Mactadpole

    Pixhawk px4 vs Dji Wookong for Aerial photography

    Great recommendation dazzab! If you are not experienced with multirotors then definitely get something small! I still enjoy flying my ladybird around the halls!
  16. Mactadpole

    Pixhawk px4 vs Dji Wookong for Aerial photography

    I haven't ever flown DJI but I would tell you Pixhawk all the way. I have flown several other FC's in the past. It is very reliable in my opinion. See what I am doing with it Ecuador here...
  17. Mactadpole

    Need Help Drones for ecology and conservation over Ecuador’s Pacific Equatorial Forest

    First images from the sky of the Bamboo House and new research facility at the Jama-Coaque Ecological Reserve. The Pacific Equatorial Forest at 0° latitude in costal Ecuador encompass a diversity of forest types within close proximity to each other, including tropical rainforest, moist...
  18. Mactadpole

    Phobotic Centerpiece Brushless Gimbal Controller

    Congrats and Thank you for adding your data!!! May your luck continue.
  19. Mactadpole

    Quadframe Foldable Pro SIXcopter - medium lift need

    Just wanted to provide an update to the build now that everything has arrived and I've started. First impressions of the frame are great. I put it together and it seems super stiff and functional as a folding hexa. I also wanted to see if I could fit 16" props if needed and it will. My only...
  20. Mactadpole

    Phobotic Centerpiece Brushless Gimbal Controller

    I just want to say that these are great discussions today! AND that it would benefit all if some of you might take 10-15 minutes to fill out the user spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QFmev59-NXFEOY5o9l_Z17cwKe7dK-62IvCgPVCL-E4/edit?usp=sharing Whether working perfectly or...
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