Recent content by FarmerCharlie

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    Problem with bundled Zenmuse mount on Phantom 2 2.0

    I finally found some smaller zip ties at Newark for the unbelievable price of $ 0.68 per hundred. I ordered 100 black (PRO POWER CVT-070B) and 100 clear (PRO POWER CVT-070) ties (Newark parts 51R6451 and 51R6450). They are 1.6 mm wide and 71 mm long. They fit fine into the groove of the securing...
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    AVL 58 vs Other Options

    The 4 wire ribbon is there. I had just assumed the wires were too small to be carrying the power supply. Should I be able to find the female 2-prong connector at any hobby store, or is it a special item?
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    AVL 58 vs Other Options

    I would appreciate some advice on whether to install my AVL 58 or consider some other options. I have a new DJI Phantom 2 Quadcopter V2.0 Bundle with Zenmuse H3-3D Gimbal and a GoPro 3. I also ordered an AVL 58 kit and DJI FPV Hub Kit, but have not installed the FPV. The DJI site says that it...
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    Problem with bundled Zenmuse mount on Phantom 2 2.0

    Today we assembled and flew our new DJI Phantom 2 Quadcopter V2.0 Bundle with 3-Axis Zenmuse H3-3D Gimbal for GoPro. During the assembly I noticed what looked to me like some design problems with the new Zenmuse mount. The lower mount bracket slips over the lower lip on the white shock...
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    New Phantom2. LEDS normal, but motors won't spin

    I could have sworn all the instructions I had read said to pull them both straight down. I tried again using your technique, and that's all it took. Now we're cooking. First flight was just a rise to thirty feet, a trip about ten feet towards the pond, hover for a minute, and back down. Wow...
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    New Phantom2. LEDS normal, but motors won't spin

    I meant to say "GPS." I was referring to the compass calibration procedure in which you flip the S1 switch 6 times, wait for the solid yellow lights, rotate 360 degrees, wait for solid green light, tilt 90 degrees forward, and rotate 360 degrees again. That all went just as the tutorials...
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    New Phantom2. LEDS normal, but motors won't spin

    I pulled straight down. I'll try again like you suggested. Nearest airport is 6 miles as the crow flies. I'll do the firmware updates, but I first wanted to be sure I'm not just doing something stupid.
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    New Phantom2. LEDS normal, but motors won't spin

    I ordered a new Phantom 2 with the bundled ZenMuse H3-3D gimbal in time for the grand kids visit this weekend. Installed, and everything seemed normal. LEDS indicate as described in manual and tutorials. GIS calibration worked just as described. Camera tilts up and down with the thumbwheel...