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Mcurrie: /* WIKI Contributions */

2009-10-11T21:51:09Z

WIKI Contributions

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	* Order 12 dBi yagi		* Order 12 dBi yagi

	~~=== WIKI Contributions ===~~

	~~this is just a scratch pad of notes, etc.. might as well put them on the wiki so other can drop in on them..~~

	~~Tiny13 1.1 draws 34mAh from the main supply when powered by 18V.~~


	~~'''Q:''' [Tiny 1.1] I get error accessing USB when trying to load code to the Autopilot~~

	~~'''A:''' You need to copy a USB rules file following the instructions below '''update: this did not appear to solve the problem. not sure why I figured it did.'''~~

	~~# cd ''[paparazzi3 folder]''~~
	~~# cp conf/system/udev/rules/10-paparazzi.rules /etc/udev/rules.d/~~

	~~'''Q:''' [Tiny 0.9-1.1] What is the command to compile the ARM7 code?~~

	~~A: the two relevant commands are below. Replace [AIRCRAFT] with the name of your aircraft.~~

	~~# cd ''[parazzi3 folder]'''~~
	~~# make AIRCRAFT=[AIRCRAFT] ap.compile~~

	~~to download code that has already been compiled~~

	~~# cd ''[parazzi3 folder]'''~~
	~~# make AIRCRAFT=[AIRCRAFT] ap.upload~~

	~~'''Q:''' How do I get GCS to talk to the AP with straight serial and not a modem?~~

	~~'''A:''' Here is an example of a section of my paparazzi3/conf/control_panel.xml~~

	~~<session name="4 Matt Flight">~~
	~~<program name="link">~~
	~~<arg flag="-d" constant="/dev/ttyUSB0"/>~~
	~~<arg flag="-transport" constant="pprz"/>~~
	~~<arg flag="-uplink" constant=""/>~~
	~~</program>~~
	~~<program name="server"/>~~
	~~<program name="gcs"/>~~
	~~</session>~~

	~~'''Q:''' How do I load the USB Bootloader onto the Tiny?~~

	~~'''A:''' Start by wiring up 3.3V RS232 from the PC to the Tiny.~~

	The serial lines on the ARM7 micro are 5V tolerant so if it helps cut down on complexity/parts you could use 5V RS232 for this. ''Optional: You could also form a basic resistor voltage divider on the PC TX -> AP RX''

	*PC SERIAL_TX -> LPC_RXD_0 (SERIAL_1-7)
	*PC SERIAL_RX -> LPC_TXD_0 (SERIAL_1-8)
	*PC SERIAL_GND -> GND (SERIAL_1-1)
	*LPC_P0.14 (SERIAL_1-5) must be asserted low (held to ground) while the Tiny powers up in order to enter the Serial Boot Loader. (You could also wire this to a pushbutton which ties it to ground, holding this button briefly while you power up the AP. This pin does not need to stay low during the programming or any time afterwards)

	~~once these connections have been made, execute this command in a console~~

	~~# make PROC=GENERIC upload_bl~~

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Mcurrie: /* TODO / PROGRESS */

2009-10-11T21:49:42Z

TODO / PROGRESS

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	* Various Pelican transport cases		* Various Pelican transport cases

	==~~TODO / PROGRESS~~==		==Current Progress==

	* ~~Develop basic airframe file~~		* Airframe / Ground Station Complete
	* ~~Complete airborne wiring harness~~		* Basic AUTO1 tuning, not satisfactory, will continue
	* Mount IR Sensors
	* Order 12 dBi ~~radome enclosed~~ yagi		==ToDo==
	* Fly
			* Order 12 dBi yagi

	=== WIKI Contributions ===		=== WIKI Contributions ===

Mcurrie: /* Production and Tooling */

2009-09-15T07:02:37Z

Production and Tooling

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	* Molex PicoBlade Crimpers		* Molex PicoBlade Crimpers
	* Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 Crimpers		* Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 Crimpers
			* 10-20 of each of every PicoBlade and MicroFit connectors
	* Various Alpha 26 AWG Teflon Hook-up Wire		* Various Alpha 26 AWG Teflon Hook-up Wire

Mcurrie: /* Matthew Currie */

2009-09-15T07:01:55Z

Matthew Currie

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	== Matthew Currie ==		== Matthew Currie ==

	~~[[image~~:~~Matt.currie thumb.jpg]]~~		* IRC Nick: dc3<br/>
			* Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
			* Member Since: November 2006

	~~=== Bio ===~~		Built 13+ Tiny 13 v1.1 autopilot boards in-house. Distributed boards into the group to break-even.

	~~IRC Nick: dc3<br/>~~		=Setup=
	~~Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada~~

	~~Currently building Tiny 1.1 boards in-house for a few group members, including myself.~~		==Airframe and Powerplant==

	~~=== TODO~~ / ~~PROGRESS ===~~		* Multiplex Funjet
			* AXI 2212/26 Brushless "outrunner" Motor
			* LiPower Lites 3S1P 2100mAh 18C LiPo Batteries x 2
			* APC 9x6E Propeller (checked to draw ~ 11.5A)

	~~'''COMPLETE'''~~		==Electronics==

	* ~~Assembled a number of Tiny 13 v1.1 boards~~		* Castle Creations Phoenix 35 Brushless Speed Control
	* ~~Configured laptop with latest paparazzi3 source~~		* Castle Creations USB Programming Harness
	* ~~Installed bootloader on Tiny and downloaded user code~~		* Berg 4L Receiver modified for PPM stream
	* ~~Purchased Molex PicoBlade crimper and built various harnesses airborne and field~~		* 2x Hitec HS-55 Servos
	* ~~Constructed Funjet airframe, test flew a dozen times~~		* Maxstream (now digi) XBee 2.4GHz Pro modems + devkit
	* ~~Built waterproof ground radio box~~ with ~~20 foot RS232 cable for pole mount~~		* Modified FMA CoPilot XY and Z IR Sensor Boards
			* Hitec Eclipse 7 Radio with Spectra PLL Module (btw the Spectra module is HORRIBLE)

	~~'''~~TODO~~'''~~		==Production and Tooling==

			* Hot Air Reflow Rework Station
			* SMT Soldering Station
			* Molex PicoBlade Crimpers
			* Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 Crimpers
			* Various Alpha 26 AWG Teflon Hook-up Wire

			==Field==

			* 110Ah Marine Deep Cycle Battery
			* Folding Picnic Table (yes, exactly the same as poines!)
			* Great Planes Triton multi-chemistry charger
			* Custom waterproof data modem enclosure with type-N connector and 25 foot RS232 cable
			* Various Pelican transport cases

			==TODO / PROGRESS==

	* Develop basic airframe file		* Develop basic airframe file

Mcurrie at 07:01, 11 September 2009

2009-09-11T07:01:30Z

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	# make PROC=GENERIC upload_bl		# make PROC=GENERIC upload_bl

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Mcurrie: /* Bio */

2009-09-11T07:01:13Z

Bio

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	=== Bio ===		=== Bio ===

	IRC Nick: ~~dc3aes~~<br/>		IRC Nick: dc3<br/>
	Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada		Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Mcurrie: /* TODO / PROGRESS */

2009-09-11T07:00:59Z

TODO / PROGRESS

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	'''COMPLETE'''		'''COMPLETE'''

	*Compiled / Installed Paparazzi GCS		* Assembled a number of Tiny 13 v1.1 boards
	*Assembled Tiny 1.1 ~~AP w/o GPS or 5V DC-DC~~		* Configured laptop with latest paparazzi3 source
	*~~Installed USB Bootloader onto AP~~		* Installed bootloader on Tiny and downloaded user code
	*~~Compiled /~~ Installed ~~Airborne Code~~		* Purchased Molex PicoBlade crimper and built various harnesses airborne and field
	*~~Tested AP --> GCS communications w/o modem~~		* Constructed Funjet airframe, test flew a dozen times
	*Source & Purchase L1/L2 Inductors		* Built waterproof ground radio box with 20 foot RS232 cable for pole mount
	*Purchase Molex ~~1.25mm Crimper~~
	*Assemble Prototyping Wiring Harnesses
	*Assemble flying wiring harnesses
	*~~Solder GPS + Antenna onto Prototype Tiny~~
	*Source & Purchase Deans Micro Connectors
	*~~Source & Purchase Silicon Insulation / High Strand Count wire~~

	'''TODO'''		'''TODO'''

	*~~Purchase Brushless Motor / ESC~~		* Develop basic airframe file
	*~~Purchase 2x Maxstream Modems~~		* Complete airborne wiring harness
	*~~Purchase GPS Antennas~~		* Mount IR Sensors
	~~fly!~~		* Order 12 dBi radome enclosed yagi
			* Fly

	=== WIKI Contributions ===		=== WIKI Contributions ===

Mcurrie: /* TODO / PROGRESS */

2007-07-11T01:38:23Z

TODO / PROGRESS

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	*Tested AP --> GCS communications w/o modem		*Tested AP --> GCS communications w/o modem
	*Source & Purchase L1/L2 Inductors		*Source & Purchase L1/L2 Inductors
	*Source & Purchase GPS Antennas
	*Purchase Molex 1.25mm Crimper		*Purchase Molex 1.25mm Crimper
	*Assemble Prototyping Wiring Harnesses		*Assemble Prototyping Wiring Harnesses
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	*Purchase Brushless Motor / ESC		*Purchase Brushless Motor / ESC
	*Purchase 2x Maxstream Modems		*Purchase 2x Maxstream Modems
			*Purchase GPS Antennas
	fly!		fly!

Mcurrie: /* WIKI Contributions */

2007-05-29T22:28:07Z

WIKI Contributions

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	=== WIKI Contributions ===		=== WIKI Contributions ===

			this is just a scratch pad of notes, etc.. might as well put them on the wiki so other can drop in on them..

			Tiny13 1.1 draws 34mAh from the main supply when powered by 18V.


	'''Q:''' [Tiny 1.1] I get error accessing USB when trying to load code to the Autopilot		'''Q:''' [Tiny 1.1] I get error accessing USB when trying to load code to the Autopilot

Mcurrie: /* TODO / PROGRESS */

2007-05-29T22:16:41Z

TODO / PROGRESS

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	*Compiled / Installed Airborne Code		*Compiled / Installed Airborne Code
	*Tested AP --> GCS communications w/o modem		*Tested AP --> GCS communications w/o modem

	~~'''TODO'''~~

	*Source & Purchase L1/L2 Inductors		*Source & Purchase L1/L2 Inductors
	*Source & Purchase GPS Antennas		*Source & Purchase GPS Antennas
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	*Source & Purchase Deans Micro Connectors		*Source & Purchase Deans Micro Connectors
	*Source & Purchase Silicon Insulation / High Strand Count wire		*Source & Purchase Silicon Insulation / High Strand Count wire

			'''TODO'''

			*Purchase Brushless Motor / ESC
			*Purchase 2x Maxstream Modems
			fly!

	=== WIKI Contributions ===		=== WIKI Contributions ===