Re: [Paparazzi-devel] RE: R/C controller

[David Buzz Carlson]

Chen:

I think you found one, but this might be a good deal for other people 
looking for a cheap radio and receiver with a 3-pos switch.  I got this 
and know that they work.  I plan on adding picture to the wiki soon for 
the PPM signal off the receiver and the radio file.

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/bargainhangar.htm
Ikarus* Nova 6 Plus Radio Set (Tx, Rx and Crystals)*


David

Chen wrote:
> Hi Toby
>
>   Thanks for the information, and I have some other question for what you
> have done, and I hope you don't mind at all :P
>
>   For yaw, from my understanding is that you connect the 3 state switch to
> it, and if I guess right, then it has "max state" "neutral state" and "min
> state"  (correct me if I am wrong). And this yaw channel can be use to
> command on the "MODE" ?
>
>   Also, other thing I will like to ask, when I look xml file on the R/C
> controller, there is function called GAIN1, and again it need 3 state
> switch, and looks to me need another channel for it, so how do you over come
> this problem with your R/C controller? 
>
> Regards
>
>                                                            Chen
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TurboTas [mailto:address@hidden 
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:48 PM
> To: address@hidden
> Cc: address@hidden
> Subject: R/C controller
>
> Hi there Chen,
>
> This issue really had me stumped for a while as My Hitec Lazer 6 two 'extra'
> channels were only connected to two-position switches and were not connected
> to A/D converters in the radio.
>
> To Uses PPRZ properly (safely!) I think you really will need a 3 position
> switch.
>
> My fix was to disconnect the rudder channel inside my RC Tx and connect this
> to a 3 position 2 pole switch which in turn switches in resistors to make
> the three distinct values needed.  It's actually a really easy mod once you
> work out what you are doing!
>
>
> Just so long as you don't need the rudder channel for your other models,
> that would probably work fine.  Shout if you need more details!  This way is
> also much more cost effective than the Big radios with 3 position switches.
>
> Toby.
>
>
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