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Matthew Currie
== Matthew Currie ==


Located in Nanaimo, B.C. Canada
* IRC Nick: dc3<br/>
* Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
* Member Since: November 2006


Currently building building Tiny 1.1 hardware.  Has hot air reflow, solder paste, smt, linux capabilities and keeps stock of some parts on hand.  Let me know if anyone needs any assistance.
Built 13+ Tiny 13 v1.1 autopilot boards in-house.  Distributed boards into the group to break-even.


'''Q:''' [Tiny 1.1] My AP begins executing only after downloading code to it and not after a reset.
=Setup=


'''A:''' Make sure when you compiled your initial USB Bootloader you selected the right USB enable pin.  If using P0.23 add PROC=GENERIC to the make process.
==Airframe and Powerplant==


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


Found USB device
==Electronics==
USB error: Operation not permitted
unlock failed


'''A:''' You need to copy a USB rules file following the instructions below
* Castle Creations Phoenix 35 Brushless Speed Control
* Castle Creations USB Programming Harness
* Berg 4L Receiver modified for PPM stream
* 2x Hitec HS-55 Servos
* Maxstream (now digi) XBee 2.4GHz Pro modems + devkit
* Modified FMA CoPilot XY and Z IR Sensor Boards
* Hitec Eclipse 7 Radio with Spectra PLL Module (btw the Spectra module is HORRIBLE)


# cd ''[paparazzi3 folder]''
==Production and Tooling==
# 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?
* Hot Air Reflow Rework Station
* SMT Soldering Station
* Molex PicoBlade 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


A: the two relevent commands are below.  Replace [AIRCRAFT] with the name of your aircraft.
==Field==


# cd ''[parazzi3 folder]'''
* 110Ah Marine Deep Cycle Battery
# make AIRCRAFT=[AIRCRAFT] ap.compile
* 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


to download code that has already been compiled
==Current Progress==


# cd ''[parazzi3 folder]'''
* Airframe / Ground Station Complete
# make AIRCRAFT=[AIRCRAFT] ap.upload
* Basic AUTO1 tuning, not satisfactory, will continue


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


'''A:''' Here is an example of a section of my paparazzi3/conf/control_panel.xml
* Order 12 dBi yagi


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

Latest revision as of 15:51, 11 October 2009

Matthew Currie

  • IRC Nick: dc3
  • Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
  • Member Since: November 2006

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

Setup

Airframe and Powerplant

  • 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)

Electronics

  • Castle Creations Phoenix 35 Brushless Speed Control
  • Castle Creations USB Programming Harness
  • Berg 4L Receiver modified for PPM stream
  • 2x Hitec HS-55 Servos
  • Maxstream (now digi) XBee 2.4GHz Pro modems + devkit
  • Modified FMA CoPilot XY and Z IR Sensor Boards
  • Hitec Eclipse 7 Radio with Spectra PLL Module (btw the Spectra module is HORRIBLE)

Production and Tooling

  • Hot Air Reflow Rework Station
  • SMT Soldering Station
  • Molex PicoBlade 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

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

Current Progress

  • Airframe / Ground Station Complete
  • Basic AUTO1 tuning, not satisfactory, will continue

ToDo

  • Order 12 dBi yagi
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