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We encourage the distribution of hardware for profit or otherwise and invite any users with paparazzi-related hardware to post links and purchasing information on this page. Please use the Discussion Tab to describe your experiences with any of these vendors.
aerofu.com
Low cost Paparazzi hardware direct from Australia. Now with an export license for 33 countries (including Europe and North America). That means we usually ship immediately, no more permiting delay.
Currently stocking:
- Tiny and TWOG autopilots.
- Complete Kits (Tiny or TWOG based).
- PPM Encoders and IR Sensors from the Paparazzi project.
- A couple of modem options.
- Inexpensive uBlox LEA-5H GPS units.
- PCBs (coming soon)
CheBuzz Paparazzi
Due to an unexpected change in my "real" job, I will regrettably be returning to the United States in the near future. As such, I will be closing my webshop for good. It has been a pleasure getting to know so many paparazzi users and an honor to supply hardware to you. Thanks for all the help and support I have received.
I apologize for the short notice. But I will be taking orders until Friday 24 September, so anybody wishing to purchase paparazzi equipment from my store will be able to do so until that time.
Thankfully somebody has offered to step up and take my place. I have been working with Chris and AeroFu (aerofu.com) and he has agreed to continue providing paparazzi hardware and to selling out the remainder of my inventory. I am confident he will continue to provide a high level of service and support for those looking to get into the hobby and into the paparazzi project.
Again, thanks to all and happy flying!
Buzz
JobyRobotics.com
Joby Robotics is a young company which aims at delivering cutting edge and affordable solutions for hobby, research and industrial robotics.
Joby Robotics products are geared toward open standards and are, in particular, compatible with the Paparazzi free autopilot code base
Olimex
Fast PCB Prototypes www.olimex.com/pcb
PPZUAV.com
Providing professionally assembled and tested hardware for your Paparazzi Projects since 2007
Need cables? Try: the pre-made pre-crimped wiring from online to complete your own wiring.
Our Items include:
- Paparazzi Autopilots <--All professionally assembled
- PPM Decoder Board <--NEW item. Chris has made a perfect PPM encoder!!!
Confused what to buy? Just give us an email and we will help you decide (sales@ppzuav.com).
We make it simple. Each autopilot is professionally assembled in a large factory by automated pick and place and reflow to ISO9000 standards. To be sure yours will work we open every one and test before shipping. If it fails we don't sell it.
Our testing includes:
- Power it with a current limited power supply to verify voltages and current draw
- Load the usb bootloader so it can be programmed via USB
- Configure the GPS module for Paparazzi
- Load a sample aircraft program and verify the program runs correctly.
- Verify the programmed LEDs flash correctly
- Then acquires a 3D fix in Paparazzi GCS using a direct serial uplink from the autopilot to the GCS
Please eMail with any questions or special requests before you place your orders. We return emails as quickly as possible. If it's an easy question within hours. More complex or longer explanation requests may take some time to read then write your answer so be patient.
Visit the PPZUAV WebStore to see the latest offerings.
Sparkfun
Sparkfun is a great source of miscellaneous electronics like:
- Gyros
- Accelerometers
- Pressure sensors
- Ultrasonic distance sensors
- Temperature/humidity sensors
- USB to Serial converters
- LEDs
- Etc.