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Saturday, January 7, 2017

Electronics and computerized machines fail early due to Lead-Free Solder and RoHS techniques

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Have you ever wondered why electronics and computers from the 90's and early 2000's seem to last forever? But now, you are lucky to ...
Wednesday, December 14, 2016

CERT warns of Netgear NightHawk Router Security Flaw, VU 582384 Vulnerability - Exploit News and Fix

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I occasionally write about general computer tech that affects our hobby. Well, I think our broadband Internet connections and routers defini...
Thursday, October 6, 2016

Nova repairs and updates

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Here are the repairs and updates done to the Nova #2. The post will be updated until this aircraft is returned-to-flight. Current known is...
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

ESC and/or Motor set failure and troubleshooting - Quanum Nova

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As I mentioned in my previous post  ... it took two Nova's and 2 years of flights, but it appears I have finally experienced my first (s...
Saturday, September 3, 2016

Flight Session 51 - Flying my Novas

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My last few flight sessions have been with the new DT-180 drone. Some general LoS flying, but also trying to practice my FPV. Today, I thoug...
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Two uBlox GPS & Compass combo-modules for Pixhawk compared

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Both of these are advertised as being "GPS combo-modules" with uBlox NEO-M8N GPS and a HMC5883L compass. They are both pinned with...
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Sunday, August 28, 2016

Pixhawk v2.4.8 bench-testing & barometer accuracy with drift

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I finally got around to firing-up the new PixHawk v2.4.8 on the workbench. It came with ArduCopter v3.2.1. I had to flash to v3.3.3 to cure ...
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