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by Flaps 30
Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:25 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Replies: 2
Views: 3836

Re: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Hmm.... What's this merry stuff?


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by Flaps 30
Sat Dec 13, 2014 12:58 am
Forum: eePe
Topic: eePe and Ubuntu 12.04 - Permission problems
Replies: 39
Views: 56202

Re: eePe and Ubuntu 12.04 - Permission problems

Hope that the hall effect works for you. I saw that the magnets had come down in cost since I bought them. I agree with Kilrah. ttyS0 is an RS232 Serial port and not a USB port that your STK500 is using.. I know it is unlikely that it is wrong. Have you ensured that the configuration setup in Eepe i...
by Flaps 30
Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:07 am
Forum: eePe
Topic: eePe and Ubuntu 12.04 - Permission problems
Replies: 39
Views: 56202

Re: eePe and Ubuntu 12.04 - Permission problems

ttyS0 is a serial port. Is that what the STK500 device uses?
by Flaps 30
Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Bug? MAX now 10 not 100 in Companion 2.0.10 simulation
Replies: 2
Views: 3618

Re: Bug? MAX now 10 not 100 in Companion 2.0.10 simulation

I think that this was reported elsewhere and it is or will be fixed -----> viewtopic.php?f=45&t=6134
by Flaps 30
Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:45 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Marco Polo tracker
Replies: 1
Views: 3377

Re: Marco Polo tracker

ShowMaster wrote:Along with the rattle snakes for now.
:o :o :shock: :shock:
by Flaps 30
Mon Aug 04, 2014 1:16 am
Forum: er9x
Topic: Another jitter.
Replies: 35
Views: 18567

Re: Another jitter.

So you have tried two transmitters with both of the receivers you have and you can replicate the problem with all the combinations possible with them? One servo works without any issue as does two adding an aileron servo creates the problem and removing that servo things remain bad with the RX flash...
by Flaps 30
Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:32 pm
Forum: er9x
Topic: Another jitter.
Replies: 35
Views: 18567

Re: Another jitter.

Yes I have swapped servos from another plane I am building. No Change. I was thinking about the rx batt. Using a 1600 nimh 6v, running six servos I think the battery may not be large enough for the load. Some servos will get upset at having anything over 5.25 Volts fed to them. Have you tried thing...
by Flaps 30
Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:39 pm
Forum: Turnigy 9XR PRO radio
Topic: failure
Replies: 37
Views: 20115

Re: failure

The shunt will blow quicker than than fuse because it is smaller , the fuse has a larger thermal mass to heat up. At 1A draw, the shunt dissipates 0.1R @ 1Amp = 0.1Volts 0.1V x 1 Amp = 0.1 Watts So a 1/4W , 0.1R , 1% in a 0805 package was chosen Shunt Digi-Key Part Number P100LLCT-ND I would have t...
by Flaps 30
Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:54 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Output power for different modules
Replies: 9
Views: 6486

Re: Output power for different modules

*Off topic* - Yes it will not be long before a major incident happens with regards to FPV... It will take some massive fines or jail time to stem such activities and even then, there will remain the lawless irresponsible element that seems to have come with this type of stuff. The evidence is out th...
by Flaps 30
Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:10 am
Forum: Turnigy 9XR PRO radio
Topic: failure
Replies: 37
Views: 20115

Re: failure

Of course I removed the strap and I tested R9 on my bench, I believe it is definitely a bad part;I don't know how many mA my Ometer use to test it but I guess it isvery low... I am getting confused here. The resistor R9 is 0.9 Ohm from what has been said earlier. With most meters this would read so...
by Flaps 30
Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: openTx for FrSky radios
Topic: Audio choking out
Replies: 14
Views: 8416

Re: Audio choking out

i have found this happening on a 9X fitted with an Emartee sound board. Yet to find it happening on my other 9X kitted out with a Megasound card.. Sadly I have not got a Taranis to go further.
by Flaps 30
Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: openTx
Topic: Running Models in Version 2.06 Made With Earlier Versions
Replies: 6
Views: 5860

Re: Running Models in Version 2.06 Made With Earlier Version

Yes Bertrand. I seem to recall a few versions back in this generation that the One and On were converted to L13 and L14 and for some reason I decided to use L13 as an OR function with version 2.05 Loaded the latest firmware this evening and the same results occurred as before until I changed L13 to ...
by Flaps 30
Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:15 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: New Member - Introduction
Replies: 12
Views: 16665

Re: New Member - Introduction

Oh dear! I fly using thumbs, as I learnt to do with my Acoms set back in 1980. I have tried pinch method, but revert to thumbs normally. I fly mode 1 - another throwback to having a two channel set initially. What a pity. :( Yes some people got into the bad habit of using thumbs on the top of the T...
by Flaps 30
Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:08 pm
Forum: openTx
Topic: Running Models in Version 2.06 Made With Earlier Versions
Replies: 6
Views: 5860

Running Models in Version 2.06 Made With Earlier Versions

Decided to try out version 2.06 on the 9X M125 TX to be met with some major problems. This model was made using an earlier version of Opentx that worked fairly well with version 2.05 firmware and version 2.05 Companion. ----> 206 errors.eepe Loading it up to a TX or Simulating it in Companion show m...
by Flaps 30
Sat Jul 12, 2014 8:01 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: New Member - Introduction
Replies: 12
Views: 16665

Re: New Member - Introduction

Greetings and welcome. :) You tick all the right boxes in my book.. Tray format radio, Full size gliding and slope and the icing on the cake is Linux. In my case full size became a pain with all the hassle and politics that came with it after a while, not to mention the ever rising costs. Slope soar...
by Flaps 30
Mon Jul 07, 2014 11:23 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Antenna mod
Replies: 18
Views: 12428

Re: Antenna mod

Nice work there Spainman :)

It certainly was of interest. Some of what you have done is also verified this end, although I didn't check out the +6dB setting so I will not use it. Seems like that chipset is getting around a lot.
by Flaps 30
Mon Jun 30, 2014 12:49 am
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Nokia gives good Phone
Replies: 6
Views: 5126

Re: Nokia gives good Phone

I have to admit that I had to give the thread title a couple of reads, as I thought that it had an incorrect word at the end. :mrgreen: Running Linux (Ubuntu) here with Windoze XP working in Ubuntu using Oracle VM Virtualbox as a host to XP. Personally I still like OS/2 Warp of which I have my origi...
by Flaps 30
Mon Jun 30, 2014 12:30 am
Forum: Software
Topic: Donations
Replies: 2
Views: 3226

Re: Donations

It is the same team that do the work on OpenTX and Companion.. So yes your donation will be spread around the team who have done and are doing a fantastic job. :)
by Flaps 30
Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:04 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Speaker Replacement
Replies: 39
Views: 23899

Re: Speaker Replacement

Not sure if I like 'maybes' Mike.. :) Looking at the data sheet it does ring alarm bells, as it doesn't show any data with a load below eight Ohms. This is the speaker I used (which look like the first ones that Scott tested) on the 9X and I suspect that it might fit the Taranis -----> Small Horn 0....
by Flaps 30
Tue Jun 24, 2014 2:44 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: Speaker Replacement
Replies: 39
Views: 23899

Re: Speaker Replacement

Lately the discussion has been that they aren't 8 ohms. I measured mine with my ohm meter and get a 3.80 ohm value. I'm assuming it means I have 4 ohm speakers installed if my DC meter is close enough to the the real impedance value. I have one of the speakers that Scott used along with a few of th...
by Flaps 30
Fri Jun 20, 2014 8:40 pm
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: How to remove knobs?
Replies: 3
Views: 5231

Re: How to remove knobs?

No problem. :)

You may have also noted that there is a slot in the top of the pot spindle. That lines up with the 'bar' that is at the top of the knob hole which you should take note of when you come to refitting them.
by Flaps 30
Fri Jun 20, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: Hardware Mods
Topic: How to remove knobs?
Replies: 3
Views: 5231

Re: How to remove knobs?

They do pull off.
by Flaps 30
Sun Jun 15, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: Open source speed sensor?
Replies: 77
Views: 54510

Re: Open source speed sensor?

I would have thought that a speed sensor based around the openXvario would do the job. In fact if you put the vario sensor (or the whole lot) into a small box that is airtight apart from a tube leading into it that is pointing out of the front of the aircraft would be all you need for the vario to b...
by Flaps 30
Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: The Pickled Gnu (The Pub)
Topic: I Remember When
Replies: 6
Views: 6304

I Remember When

Sometimes you forget the 'good' old times (if you have reached a certain age) when you first started in the hobby of radio control. Here is a small snippet of my memories. - We have the good old days of 27MHz Amplitude modulation with a super-regenerative receiver so only one aircraft could fly at a...
by Flaps 30
Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: Antenna replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 6904

Re: Antenna replacement

I was thinking about buying a second X8R (for my plane) and trying to get one with the normal (is this the 'whisker' ?) antenna Not sure if you can get them without the the PCB aerials. If not get the separate antenna and change them myself. I am a bit uncomfortable with home made antenna, I know t...
by Flaps 30
Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: Turnigy 9XR PRO radio
Topic: 9XR Pro is Here
Replies: 222
Views: 99892

Re: 9XR Pro is Here

MikeB wrote:The modules are designed to use the internal antenna of the 9XR-PRO.
This worries me slightly as most of the small RF connectors have a very limited guaranteed lifespan as to the number of times they can be connected and disconnected.
by Flaps 30
Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: I'm so stupid- maybe chicken. Need some confidence.
Replies: 23
Views: 14444

Re: I'm so stupid- maybe chicken. Need some confidence.

Marc - You are a bit far away and the costs of sending aerials to you is prohibitive. It is easy to build the paper clip one. You can do that without having to tear things apart from your receiver. Just use what is there now. Take off a small section of the outer covering off, which will expose some...
by Flaps 30
Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: General help (FrSky Taranis radio)
Topic: Antenna replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 6904

Re: Antenna replacement

You can break the glue join that holds in the connector or you could just cut off the PCB antennas and make a normal 'whisker' instead. Some information here might be of use to you ----> http://openrcforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=97&t=5595&p=80010#p80010 If you decide to cut off the PCB a...
by Flaps 30
Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: FrSky Taranis radio
Topic: I'm so stupid- maybe chicken. Need some confidence.
Replies: 23
Views: 14444

Re: I'm so stupid- maybe chicken. Need some confidence.

They seem to be the 40cm and 60cm types, perhaps they are compensating for losses in that length of coax. You could be right Mike. The loss of the mini coax is about 1dB per foot with the wind in the right direction. I would like to try the dipoles to see how they do. Please post your results. :) S...
by Flaps 30
Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: openTx
Topic: OpenTX - Nightly builds for pre-2.0 testing
Replies: 776
Views: 443400

Re: OpenTX - Nightly builds for pre-2.0 testing

jhsa wrote:On a glider I understand that the throttle could be on a slider or a pot.
Or in some cases the throttle stick becomes a control for crow/flaps whilst the motor (if fitted) is controlled by a switch.

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