Recent content by David A

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    Flight Controller Software

    I am attempting to write a flight controller following the videos by Joop Brokking. I wonder if someone can explain why he chooses to use a 250Hz refresh rate for his ESC controls? The transmitter is sending a pulse every 20ms (50Hz) so it seems that the same received pulse will be sent 4 or...
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    Transmitter Explanation Needed

    Right, I understand this. But on the Taranis X9D transmitter, there is a QUAD setting and I am wondering what is different about that setting compared with the Airplane setting? What will the transmitter do differently if I choose the Quad setting? Thanks
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    Transmitter Explanation Needed

    Thanks for all the advice and explanations! One more question. I have an X9D transmitter. What does the mode choice of Quadcopter do for me vs Airplane or Helicopter for example. Thanks, Dave
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    Transmitter Explanation Needed

    Thanks, DrAbsurd, appreciate all the details.
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    Transmitter Explanation Needed

    Thanks, Jackson, that makes perfect sense.
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    Transmitter Explanation Needed

    Just starting out building and programming a drone using a Taranis X9D transmitter but my question is probably for any transmitter. The transmitter can use 4 basic channels for throttle, pitch, roll and yaw. But, in the case of a quad, don't a least two motors have to have their speed changed in...
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