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Here's a few: http://www.multirotorforums.com/entry.php?4-Cochasqui-Pyramids-Ecuador Shawn

+1 - I too wasted way too much time trying to get the I2c/PWM converter to work. I think it might be fine for small/super-light rigs but not heavy lifters. When I finally dropped the $$$ on the Okto XL distro board with BL's it made all the difference in the world. Shawn

Howdy, I just posted some info and photos from a shoot yesterday at Cochasqui Pyramids, Ecuador. Here is the link: http://www.multirotorforums.com/entry.php?4-Cochasqui-Pyramids-Ecuador Hope you enjoy. Shawn

Hey roycruse, Welcome! I started flying Hoverfly back when it was a solo project by George (creator/developer) called Quadpowered. It was rough going but before going to HFP board it was flying pretty well. With the release of the HFP board there was definitely some growing pains at first and a...

I saw that doc the other day. Great idea. I made up something similar for HoverflyPro fliers back when it was QuadPowered. As soon as I get mine flying perfect like I want I will post. Thanks! Shawn

Just got confirmation from QC.us that the BL#6 was bad and they replaced it. Even sent me a private vimeo video showing the repair and it all hooked up to motors and running perfectly now. It's in the mail back to me. I have to say I am super duper impressed with the service I just received...

When you power up the copter you can click on the MKGPS button in MKTools and it will open a screen displaying how many satellites it is receiving signal from and the quality. I think it is a really good idea to power up and open this screen to make sure your copter has good GPS reception before...

Thanks, but that was really just the footage of me trying to get into position to get the real footage I wanted. I usually like to get the copter up in the air and then do a quick test of altitude hold and position hold while doing a full 360 yaw and some quick stick input on nick and roll just...

I have really been making a point to monitor BL temps via the little analog screen and I don't believe a one of them has ever gone over 40C. So I don't think the problem with BL #6 is a temp issue. Plus, I could have let the whole thing sit for several hours and then do a motor test on that one...

Hey Ya'll, It was the wife's 40th birthday weekend and I just got back on Thursday from the shoot in Ecuador with a BBC/Discovery channel crew so haven't been on the boards. First time doing such a thing, fun and very hectic at the same time. The shoot was primarily about my canopy research in...

When I am in the jungle I am not moving the copter from AC to outside. Its always just in a bug screened room. I have taken my Hoverfly hexa down before and never had a problem. I have a feeling it might be the GPS screen open issue like Craig mentioned. I am a bit hesitant to use things like...

Hi Craig, This is an interesting point as I did have the GPS screen open a lot of the time. I will have to check this again. I do know it has nothing to do with the one BL choking under load or at full throttle, but possibly the not arming issue. Anyone else seen this? Thanks a bunch, Shawn

Nope. No matter what motor I hook up to BL#6 it would stop when I gave it a quick full throttle via MKtools. Here is an example of what I did (and I did this with multiple motors): Did a full throttle test via MKtools motor test on Motor/BL combo #1 - no problem. Soldered motor #1 to BL#6 and...

Well, I'm not happy and kinda pissed. This morning I went to do a flight and after climbing to a good altitude the motor stopped again. It was a new motor, no sd card, and I had recalibrated the compass. I did some switching around of different motors to BL#6 and when I briefly applied full...

Unfortunately I was not using my camera so have no video. Was going to fly my camera but never got the chance. :( Looks like I may be headed back in October so will try again.

Hah! I missed your post. I have read about people having issues with the micro sd cards. I think I will just pull it out for now too! Thanks so much guys! Shawn

Hmm...I have been running my Xbee setup with MKtool to monitor everything before, during, and after flight and have not seen any sort of errors. I will keep a better eye on the board lights at the center bottom but I don't recall them being anything other than green. Since everything seems to...

Yes I do. I guess your going to suggest taking a look at the log file on that. Can you direct me to directions on how to do that?

Hey Bart, Thanks for responding. When I do the stick up/left I get the three chirps/beeps and then when I go stick down/right I get three loud beeps (yes, as if it hasn't been initialized). Didn't make the connection that it wasn't initializing. So, what would cause it to make the 3...

Howdy, Finally got to do a couple flights between rains yesterday in the Ecuadorian Amazon. First flight went great after having a bit of trouble getting motors to start. It took about 25 minutes to get 6 satellites and another 10min to get 8 sats making me feel comfortable to fly. I...