[Paparazzi-devel] On-board power systems

[William Hubbard]

Hello,

I just joined the list.  I am interested in implementing an autonomous 
flight system in one of my airplanes (one of these days).  I have a 
power generator (like what can be seen on my web site at: 
http://www.rcnightflying.com/nfimages9.html ) to provide power to the 
radio and to charge the batteries in flight - and to power lights for 
night flying.

I need a complete power supply/system that can be driven by the 
generator to charge the batteries, power the receiver, and provide 
3.3V, 5V & +/-12V power taps for various on-board components -- and get 
its input power from the batteries if and when the engine is not 
running or is at low idle.  Power systems are my weakness, so I am 
hoping that someone here can point me in the right direction toward 
finding or developing a system that will provide this.  Any tips?

Thanks,
Bill