Recent content by rmasci

RPi Doesn't have to run raspbian -- it can run other OS to include a version of Windows as well as Yocto Linux. I've compiled programs on my RPi and run them on the IMX6 so their also binary compatible so in theory you could run an RPi in it's place. The main problem with that is the video...

MRo makes one with a dual compass built in. Only downside is you have to buy a $4 cable to get it to work on the solo. You can see it's the same board, just different connector. mRo GPS u-Blox Neo-M8N Dual Compass LIS3MDL+ IST8310

I have a power module that came with my green cube, however the power module mod you have to solder in to some pins off of where the pixhawk seats in... Is there an easier way?

Will it talk SMBus to the Solo and can you use it with more than one battery? $150 is acceptable if I can hook any battery to it. Right now if you tear a bad battery apart for the electronics, you can calibrate it to work with one other battery. It will be good only on that battery, if you add...

Maybe you could go into the refurbishing business? User sends in old battery, you send them back one (for a cost) that is ready to go?

I would pay $100 for battery that I could replace the cells in.

P2P... Some of us understand -- and appreciate -- what you do, and with all the help you try to give, and if you really were an @$$, why would you be stopping to help in the first place?

The HDMI connector came off? Might look a bit janky but you can run your own ribbon cable from the camera to the IMX.6 and bypass the hdmi port. Search amazon for FPV HDMI and you'll see what I am talking about. I have a broken gimbal, but the HDMI connector is also busted off. I am thinking...

To be fair, Matt (peddles2paddles) did answer the question. If a user has upgraded to OpenSolo 3.0 through Solex then they'd know how to go back into Solex firmware updates and try upgrading the pix to 3.5 give this a shot. If they've got a 2.0 cube - then no it won't work. Also note that...

If you're looking to use the solo for parts to build a bigger and better drone but maintain the smartshots etc. there is a facebook group called "3DR Solo brain transplant" (This is just a link to the factbook group evne though it says security check -->)Security Check Required In there you'll...

I have a GP Silver I'll sell you for $100. I put a 3.7mm lens in it (not Peau) and it works 100% in the solo. The only issue is that it doesn't have wifi -- this doesn't bother me as I don't use wifi on the gopro.

This is my honest opinion of the drone. If you're new to flying quadcopters, I would suggest you keep the Solo in the box, get a small toy drone for $30 and learn to fly in general. I crashed the hell out of a JJRC H31 for a few months until I learned how to fly. Even though I have three...

I'll sell you a gimbal and Gopro Hero 4 Silver for $250. However... For what you have now, gopro 3 silver, you could probably spend only about $50 - $100 and get a Storm32 gimbal (Depending...) there is a 3DR Solo group on facebook Security Check Required Read through their posts. It is a bit...

No. The Eken I had (V8) fit perfectly to include the hdmi cable. Mine wouldn't even play HDMI and record at the same time. Shame it has a great chip installed in the Ambarella A12 -- other cameras based on the A12 will record and send HDMI so this clearly was sloppy firmware. It seems Eken puts...

If anyone is looking for a Gopro Silver -- I have one for $120. The only thing that doesn't work is the wifi, but it has a 4.3 mm lens installed. I can post a link to a demo of the camera.