Mini APM in a X5 Flying Wing

[gavnthat]

Thats one of the reasons i got the rctimer one as the gps/compass module has the right plug for the board no soldering required, I would have told you Ben but didnt know you were about to buy and knew you probably wanted it quick anyway lol
Tecnic do you know if the cases for the mini apm fit the rctimer version ? I think they might be different sizes but not sure.

[Tecnic]

Don't know Gav
I havent seen or got a case, I have the bare board mini APMs here

[Tecnic]

PS
If anyone else wants a mini APM with GPS/Compass unit (bare board no case version) with cables of course

£50 inc UK delivery

[Tecnic]

Thats one of the reasons i got the rctimer one as the gps/compass module has the right plug for the board no soldering required,

Interesting, how have they solved the compass errors from giving it 5v instead of 3.3v ?

If you simply cross connect the power cables it gives 5v to the compass, that's fine for the GPS but you can get compass health errors on 5v

[MrBen]

Well I'm not shy of a bit of soldering All the leads need making up anyway to the included harnesses.

[gavnthat]

Thats one of the reasons i got the rctimer one as the gps/compass module has the right plug for the board no soldering required,

Interesting, how have they solved the compass errors from giving it 5v instead of 3.3v ?

If you simply cross connect the power cables it gives 5v to the compass, that's fine for the GPS but you can get compass health errors on 5v

Sorry got confused reading that much about mini apm's and mini arduflyers lol rctimer have changed the lead they send out with power modules so its correct pins for the mini arduflyer as before it was reversed, I have got a different gps/compass to Ben that has a 3.3v reg on it so you just feed the gps 5v and it feeds the compass through 3.3v reg.

http://rctimer.com/product-1165.html

[gavnthat]

Good timing this Ben you should have yours all done and flying before me so i can get some help setting it up and tuning, looking forward to using the autotune mode that looks really good.

[MrBen]

Sounds like you have read more than me Gav, Im clueless regarding this at the moment. Will dive right in when it arrives though!

[gavnthat]

I have been messing with apm (mpng) for ages just on a quad though so should be pretty easy getting it all sorted its just the plane bit Im new at mine should be here next week at some point so I shouldnt be too far behind you to be honest.

[MrBen]

started wiring x5, question does ESC signal go to rx or apm?

[Tecnic]

APM

Funny, I'm just setting up yet another APM here
It's fun (not)

You'll have a huuuuuuuuge learning curve but it's worth it in the end

[MrBen]

Ok thanks for that, so ppm from rx to apm, then both servos and esc signal only go to apm?

plus separate a 5v ubec runs power through both servos rx and apm on a mini wiring loom?

[gavnthat]

Yes that's it mate

[MrBen]

cool cos thats how its wired, the loom is in to power everything and I got a bunch of signal wires and a 5v spur for apm however apm isnt in yet

I will get some pics up soon

[MrBen]

Is there a diagram or manual somewhere? I need to know where to connect the signal and ppm



I would guess the esc goes to M1

and the servo signal A0 and A1

PPM into IN1?

Wheres best place to feed in 5v and gnd? up on motor voltage in?