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  1. Mactadpole

    Quadframe v2 BLDC gimbal w/ Centerpiece Gimbal controller

    Up for sale is the 2-AXIS Quadframe gimbal V2 (also referred to as Jakub Gimbal) . I was going to use this for mapping purposes but its more than I need. Just using an old servo gimbal works for me. I did find that I had to add some fishing weights with the little A5100 camera to get good video...
  2. Mactadpole

    NEW Original 3DR APM 2.6 Flight Controller with 3DR telemetry radios - $100

    I have a brand new (never used) APM2.6 flight controller purchased from 3DR. I was going to use it in a plane and never got around to it. $100.00 - I will only ship in continental US and only accept paypal. If interested PM me your zipcode and I'll get your shipping cost.
  3. Mactadpole

    Frequency interaction between video TX and Garmin dog tracker - What to do?

    Discovered an interesting but disconcerting interference issue recently after adding a 1.2 GHz video transmitter to my hexacopter mapping rig. You can see my build here. I have a Garmin Astro 220 dog tracker (transmits in the 151-154 MHz range) on the copter that I have in case of a fly away. I...
  4. Mactadpole

    Why am I running HOT?!?!

    I have a quad that I built with spare parts for fpv and gopro gimbal. It seems like a proper build and ecalc seems to confirm that but the ESC's and motors are hot after 5 minutes of flight and very hot after 14 minutes. I have tried 3 different ESC's, two different motors, two different props...
  5. Mactadpole

    Quadframe v2 BLDC gimbal w/ Centerpiece Gimbal controller

    Up for sale is the 2-AXIS Quadframe gimbal V2 (also referred to as Jakub Gimbal) . I was going to use this for mapping purposes but its more than I need. I also think my camera is too light for the vibration dampening system. The gimbal comes complete with: -- Original V2 2-axis gimbal...
  6. Mactadpole

    New study shows drones could be stressing out wildlife

    Just had a colleague send me this news link today: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/08/13/drones-could-be-stressing-out-wildlife-scientists-suggest/ and here is a link to the paper abstract: http://www.cell.com/current-biology/abstract/S0960-9822(15)00827-1 Edit...
  7. Mactadpole

    Polatucha Gimbal (Flying Squirrel) - 3-axis

    Curious if anyone has one of these? His footage looks pretty good and the versatility of the gimbal seems fantastic. Its light, compact, and appears to be easily adapted to different uses. I know there is a lot of talk about needing dual bearings on axis, etc. but if your using some of the...
  8. Mactadpole

    Graupner MX-20, GR-16 rx, GR-24 rx, ext. display, tray, mint condition!

    For sale is a Graupner MX-20 transmitter in excellent conditon with upgraded Graupner 6000 mah battery. It also comes with: CF finished tray Smart-box external display 1x GR-16 receiver (two are pictured but I sold one of thos) 1x GR-24 receiver $250.00 (paypal only) I will ship for free in...
  9. Mactadpole

    Sony a5100 hdmi converter for NTSC use?

    I am considering moving up to the Sony a5100 with Sigma 19mm lens for aerial mapping purposes and other general still/video work. I have found a nice trigger setup that I can use with my stratosnapper or with a little converter for Pixhawk from mobilexcopter. Simple multi shutter - Pixhawk...
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    New iCharger106B+ terminates after 3:01 minutes no matter what mode

    All, I have a brand new iCharger106B+ that terminates after 3:01 minutes and between ~300-400mah in. This is when trying to charge any Lipo battery. I bought this to charge my new multistar 6S 8000mah batteries. I have attached some pics of my settings. I have plenty of experience with chargers...
  11. Mactadpole

    Need Help Drones for ecology and conservation over Ecuador’s Pacific Equatorial Forest

    First images from the sky of the Bamboo House and new research facility at the Jama-Coaque Ecological Reserve. The Pacific Equatorial Forest at 0° latitude in costal Ecuador encompass a diversity of forest types within close proximity to each other, including tropical rainforest, moist...
  12. Mactadpole

    Quadframe Foldable Pro SIXcopter - medium lift need

    Well I've decided to move up to the world of 6s, I think. Would like advise from the community since I have been an old school 4s battery and 2814 style motor guy for a long time. Just delivered my last decent lifter in that format to an organization in Ecuador to map their forest reserve (more...
  13. Mactadpole

    Mikrokopter (MK) Okto XL Power Distribution Board w/BL's, heatsinks, and leads

    $300 - shipped free in CONUS (sells new for $562 w/o heat sinks and other connectors) MK Okto XL Power Distribution Board w/heatsinks This board is like new (it was on a copter with 217 minutes on the FC). direct dual battery connectors 3.5mm bullet connectors to motors other auxiliary...
  14. Mactadpole

    MK (Mikrokopter) Parts - Okto XL power dist. boards, Navi & GPS, telemetry set

    1. MK Okto XL Power Distribution Board w/heatsinks - $325 - shipped free in CONUS (sells new for $562 w/o heat sinks and other connectors) This board is basically new as it was a backup. It has direct dual battery connectors, 3.5mm bullet connectors to motors, 12V traco, and other auxillary...
  15. Mactadpole

    MK (Mikrokopter) Parts - FC 2.2, Navi's, GPS's, Okto XL distro boards, and more!

    Selling off my spares and backups. I have been an excellent seller here and RCG, and I have excellent ebay rating. International buyers pay shipping. Please send me any reasonable offers if interested. 1. Full MK electronics stack - $425 - shipped free in CONUS (sells new for $795) Includes...
  16. Mactadpole

    Rusty Rev-8 quad with full Mikrokopter stack+SmartOsd and more

    This quadcopter is bind-and-fly with a Futaba transmitter and 3s/4s battery or ARF with your own TX/RX combo. This is a Rusty’s frame (aglhobbies.com) quad with carbon fiber arms and includes Rusty’s simple vibration isolation plate for a hard mount GoPro camera on the front. The motors are also...
  17. Mactadpole

    PhotoHigher Skyline RSGS Gimbal Stabilisation - brand new

    I have a brand new PhotoHigher Skyline RSGS Gimbal Stabilisation system for sale. It is a v1.1 and comes with the updated wiring harness (rubberbanded in photo) and the original one. This is for use on AV130 and AV200 series gimbals. Never installed or used...
  18. Mactadpole

    Mikrokopter Shutter cable for Panasonic GH2 and GH3

    Selling a fully assembled Mikrokopter Shutter cable with 2.5 mm plug wired for Panasonic GH2, GH3, etc. Like new, used only a few times. Sells new for $56.50 at quadrocopter.com where I purchased it. Asking $30 with shipping in the CONUS included. Paypal only.
  19. Mactadpole

    Mikrokopter PCB Extension Set - assembled and ready to control LED's, camera, etc.

    This is a fully assembled and only tested, not used, MK PCB Extension Set used to control LED's, trigger camera shutter, and other options on an MK. I love having these on my copters because I have it set to indicated certain functions (e.g. GPS hold) with LED's on the arms of my copter. This is...
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