ArduPilot 2.2 software released -- now with built-in stabilization! - Page 2

zlite · Mar 12, 2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by brakar

Just ordered the Ardupilot kit for my Sig Kadet LT40. Since I am quite new to this stuff, I will have to read and learn quite a lot. Is the best way to start just to browse through all the forum posts here and at www.diydrones.com? Would be greatful for suggestions for best way to proceed.

brakar

We're working on a proper manual, but for now everything you need (instructions, etc) is linked off the project's home page.

13brv3 · Mar 12, 2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aperture

I was hoping to buy a ribbon cable from FMA to use for the ardupilot connect, and keep my original intact. I cannot find the ribbon cable on FMA's website, tho I recall it was sold separately in the past. I've emailed FMA, but wonder if anyone else has a link or source?

Ken

Hi Ken,

FMA has a 24" and 40" cable that they sell separately for $4.95 each. Just do a search on their site for these numbers:
2MMFRC4P2X24 (24")
2MMFRC4P2X40 (40")

I don't have a Z sensor, and can't find a cable listed for it. I'm just guessing that it uses the same cable. Anyone know for sure?

I've been meaning to look at the connector to see if I can find one like it at digikey or mouser, because I'd like to use more flexible wire.

Cheers,
Rusty

wonginator1221 · Mar 12, 2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aperture

I was hoping to buy a ribbon cable from FMA to use for the ardupilot connect, and keep my original intact. I cannot find the ribbon cable on FMA's website, tho I recall it was sold separately in the past. I've emailed FMA, but wonder if anyone else has a link or source?

Ken

http://www.fmadirect.com/products.htm?cat=20&nid=6

First two items under Co Pilot Accessories.

aperture · Mar 13, 2009, 01:38 AM

Thanks for the links for the cables...I found them with your help.

Really odd. I had emailed FMA asking for the 24" cpd4 ribbon cable, and got a response today from Elena in sales that that length had been discontinued!

I will try to order one anyway, and maybe get a spare.....

ken

Dimitris76 · Mar 13, 2009, 07:13 AM

Guys don't bother with FMA's cables.
Open your junkbox (or your friend's, neighbour's, girlfriend's junkbox..) and find one of those audio cables that PCs used to have between soundcard and Cd-Rom back in the 90s. They have the exact same white-rectangular-4 pole connector on them.

aperture · Mar 13, 2009, 01:04 PM

for the record, the 24" cables at FMA were in stock, and have been shipped. Don't understand why yesterday I was notified, by a different sales person, they were discontinued....

Ken

radiohound · Mar 13, 2009, 02:52 PM

Looks like there might be a need for some IR horizon sensors!

The Paparazzi small horizon sensor is .985 inch vs FMA's 1.35 inch sensor. And it is built for 3.3 volt. I have a bunch of boards coming in late next week, and enough parts to make 10 complete boards.

Bare PCB board is $3.49 and pre-built with IR sensors is $37.95
www.scalerobotics.com/store/catalog

CrashingDutchman · Mar 13, 2009, 03:19 PM

Are you back in business? I bought an UAV board from you long time ago.

Btw, the link 'sensors and kit' on your strore gives an error:
1054 - Unknown column 'p.products_id' in 'on clause'

wallaguest1 · Mar 13, 2009, 07:06 PM

is that your web? quite good price for the IR head,

United States Postal Service (1 x 0.45lbs) (Global Express Guaranteed): $44.70

just that one can be selected to send to spain?

brakar · Mar 13, 2009, 07:14 PM

Also got them at http://www.fmadirect.com/detail.htm?...778&section=20, a bit more expensive then, at: 42,95

reph · Mar 14, 2009, 12:22 AM

> Controls elevator and ailerons/rudder.

Meaning ailerons *or* rudder? Or are you guys connecting unused pins on the ATMega168 to the "3+4 MUX IN" for 3+ channel control?

zlite · Mar 14, 2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reph

> Controls elevator and ailerons/rudder.

Meaning ailerons *or* rudder? Or are you guys connecting unused pins on the ATMega168 to the "3+4 MUX IN" for 3+ channel control?

Or rudder. Turns are not coordinated in ArduPilot 2.0.

If you want to modify the code to use channels 3&4 in/out, you've got to connect them to the unused digital pins on the board. We didn't want to lock those pins into those channels, since some people may want to use them for other purposes (the board is designed to be as flexible as possible).

FAKHREALAM · Mar 14, 2009, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiohound

Looks like there might be a need for some IR horizon sensors!

The Paparazzi small horizon sensor is .985 inch vs FMA's 1.35 inch sensor. And it is built for 3.3 volt. I have a bunch of boards coming in late next week, and enough parts to make 10 complete boards.

Bare PCB board is $3.49 and pre-built with IR sensors is $37.95
www.scalerobotics.com/store/catalog

I am kind of looking for 4 PCB's Please PM me the cost and shipping to Reno (normal air mail), Nevada, USA, 89503. If its possible please email me the parts list/parts layout at fakhre@rocketmail.com, so I can buy it from digikey.

Fakhre Alam

Buzz_Lightyear · Mar 14, 2009, 04:55 AM

For those in Europe, you can buy them from my store here:
http://chebuzz.com/paparazzi/index.p...&products_id=1

They cost me a little more, but shipping will be cheaper/faster. I don't know where he is getting everything to make them so cheap. Each IR sensor alone is ~$10.

Just got an ardupilot myself, and looking forward to playing with it.

FAKHREALAM · Mar 14, 2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz_Lightyear

For those in Europe, you can buy them from my store here:
http://chebuzz.com/paparazzi/index.p...&products_id=1

They cost me a little more, but shipping will be cheaper/faster. I don't know where he is getting everything to make them so cheap. Each IR sensor alone is ~$10.

Just got an ardupilot myself, and looking forward to playing with it.

How about in USA.

Fakhre Alam

Mar 13, 2009, 02:52 PM	#22
radiohound Scale Robotics Inc. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 178	Looks like there might be a need for some IR horizon sensors! The Paparazzi small horizon sensor is .985 inch vs FMA's 1.35 inch sensor. And it is built for 3.3 volt. I have a bunch of boards coming in late next week, and enough parts to make 10 complete boards. Bare PCB board is $3.49 and pre-built with IR sensors is $37.95 www.scalerobotics.com/store/catalog Attached Thumbnails 21.0 KB · Views: 306 147.4 KB · Views: 109

Mar 13, 2009, 07:06 PM	#24
wallaguest1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 907	is that your web? quite good price for the IR head, United States Postal Service (1 x 0.45lbs) (Global Express Guaranteed): $44.70 just that one can be selected to send to spain? Last edited by wallaguest1; Mar 14, 2009 at 12:37 AM.

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Mar 13, 2009, 01:38 AM	#19
aperture Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, WA Posts: 221	Thanks for the links for the cables...I found them with your help. Really odd. I had emailed FMA asking for the 24" cpd4 ribbon cable, and got a response today from Elena in sales that that length had been discontinued! I will try to order one anyway, and maybe get a spare..... ken

Mar 13, 2009, 07:13 AM	#20
Dimitris76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 843	Guys don't bother with FMA's cables. Open your junkbox (or your friend's, neighbour's, girlfriend's junkbox..) and find one of those audio cables that PCs used to have between soundcard and Cd-Rom back in the 90s. They have the exact same white-rectangular-4 pole connector on them.

Mar 13, 2009, 01:04 PM	#21
aperture Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, WA Posts: 221	for the record, the 24" cables at FMA were in stock, and have been shipped. Don't understand why yesterday I was notified, by a different sales person, they were discontinued.... Ken

Mar 13, 2009, 03:19 PM	#23
CrashingDutchman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Amersfoort, Netherlands Posts: 1,073	Are you back in business? I bought an UAV board from you long time ago. Btw, the link 'sensors and kit' on your strore gives an error: 1054 - Unknown column 'p.products_id' in 'on clause'

Mar 13, 2009, 07:14 PM	#25
brakar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Asker, Oslo, Norway Posts: 158	Also got them at http://www.fmadirect.com/detail.htm?...778&section=20, a bit more expensive then, at: 42,95

Mar 14, 2009, 12:22 AM	#26
reph Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 19	> Controls elevator and ailerons/rudder. Meaning ailerons or rudder? Or are you guys connecting unused pins on the ATMega168 to the "3+4 MUX IN" for 3+ channel control?

Mar 14, 2009, 04:55 AM	#29
Buzz_Lightyear Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 135	For those in Europe, you can buy them from my store here: http://chebuzz.com/paparazzi/index.p...&products_id=1 They cost me a little more, but shipping will be cheaper/faster. I don't know where he is getting everything to make them so cheap. Each IR sensor alone is ~$10. Just got an ardupilot myself, and looking forward to playing with it.