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    Please recommend a Tricopter Servo

    Hi all I have built a tricopter using one of these frame kits http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__76263__Hobbyking_8482_Titus_600_Carbon_Fiber_Tri_copter_Frame_With_Integrated_PCB.html I am using a Pixhawk for the flight controller and all is setup and almost ready to fly, but I have...
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    Can channels above 8 be used for mode changes in Pixhawk/Mission Planner

    Hi all Using Pixhawk and Mission Planner is it possible to use channels above 8 for mode setting, Channels 5,6 & 8 are normally used but as my radio had 10 channels I would like to be able to use channels 9&10 for mode setting g as well, is it possible, if it is were are the settings hidden in...
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    Whats with the huge amount of spam postings

    Hi What's with the huge amount of spam I hoped this would have been sorted before the merging of the forum with this one, as it was killing MultiRotorForums in its last days, but now it all happening here as well. Is anything being done to stop it, or will it be the death of this forum as it...
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    Pixhawk DF13 Connectors Crimp Size?

    Hi all A quick Pixhawk Question, "I hope" With the DF13 connectors used on the Pixhawk what is the actual size of the crimp used. I have seen reference to them being 1.25mm but also 1mm what size are they. At such a small size its difficult to tell. Thanks for any help with this Paul
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    MiniOSD to Pixhawk connection issue, help needed

    Hi all Got a bit of an odd problem with my MiniOSD I need some help or advice with Whilst still awaiting the delivery of the restot of my FPV kit to arrive I started having a play configuring my MiniOSD ready for connection of the rest of the kit. I had watched a number of the usual YouTube...
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    Ultasonic Sensor on a Pixhawk

    Hi all I know it is possible to attach a sensor to the pixhawk to accurately control the hight the model flies at and units like the Lidar-Lite can be used. But what about the Arduino Sensors like this one...
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    Low price eBay 4K cameras, any use or rubbish

    Hi all Anyone tried one of the many low cost ebay Camera options for in flight video recording like the one listed below http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351640668953 Claims to be a 4K camera but at only 10FPS not really a usable option but claims 60FPS in 1080, although it does not say if thats...
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    Pixhawk and servos, digital or analog

    Hi all Need a bit of help with the use of servos connected to my Pixhawk The instructions with Arducopter says to only put analog servos on the Aux ports and never put them on the rest, but what about when using a tricopter configuration, thstcalls for the servo to be on pin7, so is it OK to...
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    Arming when indoors for testing only ?

    Hi all For testing purposes is there a way to get a pixhawk to arm and run the motors indoors, for testing. I have tried turning then all off in the Arming Checks section on Standard Params but it still says need 3D fix to arm and i obviously cant get a 3D fix indoors Is there some way of...
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    Pixhawk on a tricopter how to change tail motor swing direction

    Hi all I am trying to use a Pixhawk on the Tricopter I am building and although everything appearers to be going to plan I have one problem I cannot resolve. The Tail motor Yaws in the wrong direction to the stick movement If I move the Rudder stick left the motor swings left as well, how do...
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    APM & Pixhawk do they take the same power module

    Hi all need a bit of help I have just bought one of these as a compact all in one mounting solution for my Pixhawk http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231726496585 Before I connected it to my Pixhawk I tested to outputs of the power lead and found that the two outer pins +5 & Grd where reversed. Is...
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    PIXHAWK Failing Internal checks

    Hi all My Pixhawk controller after boot up has a flashing yellow status light which I understand means its failed its pre arm tests. Anyone got any clue as to what I should be looking for to fix this or does it mean its failed internally. Thanks for any help Paul
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    Radio requirements of Pixhawk

    Hi all I am thinking of going down the Pixhawk route for my flight controller but after watching a few YouTube videos I have one question. I have seen the radio system required listed as iPPM and PPM sum . is this different to standard PPM. My transmitter both do PPM but that's all they say...
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    Flight Controller UpGrade Options

    Hi all Looking for some advice for my next flight controller option Being quite new to this I have only used KK2 boards or CC3D boards and although I have go them all working well I am looking to try something a bit more adventurous and that for me is now looking for a board that supports GPS...
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