Tarot T810 build with Pixhawk FC

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mackar

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R_Lefebvre

Arducopter Developer
I've not seen many people happy with that gimbal. There's a huge thread on *** with a lot of pissed off people.

That being said, I use the AlexMos 32-bit system on different mechanics, and yet, it can be maddening. You think you have it in the shop, go outside, and it doesn't work anymore.
 

SleepyC

SleepyC

www.AirHeadMedia.com
My personal opinion is any camera larger than a go pro needs a full cage around the camera. It has to be a smooth but stiff. The "L" bracket type gimbals never work properly.

I own an Movi M5, 2 zenmues, a Hexacrafter A2 and a RC Rotors 3 axis, and all are supported on the tilt axis on 2 sides as well as the roll. And there is a reason for that!
 

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mackar

Member
SleepyC said:
My personal opinion is any camera larger than a go pro needs a full cage around the camera. It has to be a smooth but stiff. The "L" bracket type gimbals never work properly.

I own an Movi M5, 2 zenmues, a Hexacrafter A2 and a RC Rotors 3 axis, and all are supported on the tilt axis on 2 sides as well as the roll. And there is a reason for that!
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I dont expect this gimbal to give me perfect performance but it should work better than now at least.
 




JoeBob

JoeBob

Elevation via Flatulation
+1 on 'What switch?"

Does it communicate 6 flight modes to the Pixhawk after you calibrate it?

Combining a 2 position and a 3 position switch for 6 modes is challenging for my antique brain!
 

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mackar

Member
R_Lefebvre said:
Which switch is that?
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JoeBob said:
+1 on 'What switch?"

Does it communicate 6 flight modes to the Pixhawk after you calibrate it?

Combining a 2 position and a 3 position switch for 6 modes is challenging for my antique brain!
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It's this one http://www.alofthobbies.com/6-position.html I ordered it from a company in Sweden.

I had a combination of a 2 position and a 3 position earlier but decided to replace it with the 6-position switch.

I haven't calibrated it yet with my pixhawk but will hopefully do it this weekend. Will document it and post on my web site.
 


Old Man

Old Man

Active Member
It's looking good. I see you've found the need for multiple step down ESC's the same as I have. Knowing that early makes set of of a PDB a lot easier.
 



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mackar

Member
How have you placed the Pixhawk? The documentation says that it should be placed near the COG, will I get problems if I keep the Pixhawk mounted as it is right now? What is "near"?
 

Old Man

Old Man

Active Member
Centered would be a lot better. I have not built my Tarot yet but while ground testing the electronics with the props removed on my X-8 I've noticed considerable motor responses as I repositioned the Pixhawk to various locations and orientations.
 

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mackar

Member
I've sent a case to 3dr support to check what they say about the placement, I don't see why a placement exactly at the COG wold be so much better. The angles affecting the FC will be the same wherever it is placed as long as it is placed in the right direction, it will move a little more in roll and yaw direction but I don't think thet the Pixhawk is so sensitive that it will register a movement of 4-5 centimeters.

What kind of motor responses did you notice?
 

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