T rex 450 Autopilot Controlled

[nitros]

I open this tread to keep a log of my new project.
I trying to convert my trex 450photo1.jpg in auto controlled heli with Ardupilot mega board 2.5.
After that i saw this,http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/main-d...ind-blown.html ,few days ago i started to gain some info about which device were most suitable, so today is arrive the board photo.jpg next step will be find telemetry and gps module

[cjcj1949]

I'm just starting with the Arduino doing simple things. Some links would be useful. I'm using the Uno and the 328. Seems good value for a simple computer multimeter.

[nitros]

are you writing software for ardupilot board?
unfortunately i'm not a programmer i usually go to DIY Drones forum if i got some question

[cjcj1949]

Not for ardupilot. I've worked on guidance stuff in the past, but I just worked from equations done by systems people. I'm just doing simple things with the arduino chip. I'd like to play with GPS, but not to do anything that clever. Something simple like pointing the glider back to the launch area. With the accelerometers it might be possible to do a crude hover with a flybar system. I'd probably try with a glider first.

[nitros]

Re: T rex 450 Autopilot Controlled

The GPS module arrived today just waiting for the telemetry antenna now

[debrooker]

cool, look forward to what you come up with. I have a Netduino sitting here at home which I keep meaning to do something with, something along the lines of flight data - yep done to death.

just need to pull my finger from my behind

[nitros]

quick update, i manage to get the telemetry working with my pc and nexus 7 now i'm dealing with the setting of the gps module hopefully i will be able to try it next week

[nitros]

last update all working now is the moment to set up on the heli and flight test

[cjcj1949]

Sounds interesting. The Arduino approach makes a lot of things possible. My biggest problem and expense seems to be making a circuit board. I might use one of the very cheap arduinos on a board, about £4.

New Version Pro Mini Atmega328 328P 5V 16MHz , Arduino-Compatible, Nano Size | eBay

You need a USB to ttl as well which starts at £1.75 to program it.