Brite Lite LED lighting system

Pedals2Paddles · Aug 24, 2018

Maddog said:
Agreed- I would like that capability. What channel does the “pause” button use?

The pause button's "hidden" RC control sets RC input 7 high and low. You can map that to anything in ArduCopter. The simplest is RC passthrough to the Servo7 output. But any of the RC7_x and SERVO7_x parameters can be set to do whatever.

In the stock 3DR firmware, single pressing the pause button does the pause/brake function and sets RC7 PWM to 1000. Long pressing the pause button sets RC7 PWM to 2000. In Open Solo, I made it so setting RC7 PWM low to 1000 uses a short hold of the pause button, which prevents the pause/brake and RC7 functionality from conflicting.

Maddog · Aug 24, 2018

Ummm- what?? Can I make the pause button turn Brite Lite on & off?

Pedals2Paddles · Aug 24, 2018

Maddog said:
Ummm- what?? Can I make the pause button turn Brite Lite on & off?

If you brought PWM7 form the main board down to the accessory bay, and built some PWM control into your board, sure. But it will only work properly on Open Solo. On the stock 3DR firmware, the lights would turn off everytime you hit the pause/brake button in flight.

Maddog · Aug 24, 2018

Pedals2Paddles said:
If you brought PWM7 form the main board down to the accessory bay, and built some PWM control into your board, sure. But it will only work properly on Open Solo. On the stock 3DR firmware, the lights would turn off everytime you hit the pause/brake button in flight.

Ahh- ok, I get it now.

just_bruce · Aug 25, 2018

Maddog said:
Agreed- I would like that capability. What channel does the “pause” button use?

If I can get the Acc. Bay Super Board moved along it should be as easy as a python script. I'm currently struggling with some software libraries, but on my test computer the prototype boards I've strung together are already producing PWM and switching outputs on and off with almost zero load on the host CPU.

Hopefully more updates as I figure this out.

Maddog · Aug 26, 2018

**ATTENTION**
If you’re on the list please try to check your PM’s once a day or so. That way others on the list aren’t delayed in getting their order filled

Gracias!

Maddog · Aug 26, 2018

The remaining list:

Blooter
Usmc86
Vhici4096
Irishmanpdx (2)
Ojet
Acroduster
Wmcc71
Tony Aussi
Fjrpilot
Macmiket
Johnhi30

If I missed you and haven’t already contacted you, or have the wrong quantity ordered, let me know.

OnyFlyCookie · Aug 26, 2018

Maddog said:
The remaining list:

Blooter
Usmc86
Vhici4096
Irishmanpdx (2)
Ojet
Acroduster
Wmcc71
Tony Aussi
Fjrpilot
Macmiket

If I missed you and haven’t already contacted you, or have the wrong quantity ordered, let me know.

Update! I got my 2 brightlites and cant be happier. They have less weight then I thought and dont bother gimbal in any way.. I dont notice a big difference in flight time so that's a huge plus. .. maddog what size screws do I need to get because I only had one set of screws and need to get 4 more for second light? Screw threading and size would be great so I can get some spares.

Maddog · Aug 26, 2018

OnyFlyCookie said:
Update! I got my 2 brightlites and cant be happier. They have less weight then I thought and dont bother gimbal in any way.. I dont notice a big difference in flight time so that's a huge plus. .. maddog what size screws do I need to get because I only had one set of screws and need to get 4 more for second light? Screw threading and size would be great so I can get some spares.

Sorry about that-I meant to send 10. They are M2.5 X 6mm long. I have found them at Home Depot but if that's not an option for you I can mail them to you. Let me know what you want to do.

OnyFlyCookie · Aug 26, 2018

Maddog said:
Sorry about that-I meant to send 10. They are M2.5 X 6mm long. I have found them at Home Depot but if that's not an option for you I can mail them to you. Let me know what you want to do.

Save your time and money

the size is all I needed. I will find them locally. Thanks for speedy reply

Maddog · Aug 26, 2018

OnyFlyCookie said:
Save your time and money the size is all I needed. I will find them locally. Thanks for speedy reply

Sorry, I gave you the wrong size: the correct one is M2-0.4 X 6mm long.

just_bruce · Aug 26, 2018

Maddog said:
The remaining list:

Blooter
Usmc86
Vhici4096
Irishmanpdx (2)
Ojet
Acroduster
Wmcc71
Tony Aussi
Fjrpilot
Macmiket

If I missed you and haven’t already contacted you, or have the wrong quantity ordered, let me know.

Uh... I'd still like another one if that's ok....?

vhici4096 · Aug 26, 2018

Move me down if you need to accommodate anyone else first

Maddog · Aug 26, 2018

just_bruce said:
Uh... I'd still like another one if that's ok....?

No soup ..errr Lite for you!,

You’re at the top of the replacement list which is attached to the bottom of the priority list which makes you 1st after the last.

WMCC71 · Aug 27, 2018

just_bruce said:
Uh... I'd still like another one if that's ok....?

Thanks again, maddog

Maddog · Aug 29, 2018

ATTENTION:
@Blooter and @USMC86. Your lites are ready for shipping. Blooter, check your PM's.
USMC86 I got an error message that said i cant start a conversation with you.
Just remit $106 via paypal (gift) to: [email protected]. I will need your name, shipping and email addresses. Will ship as soon as payment is received. Thanks again guys!

Maddog · Aug 30, 2018

Anyone heard from @Blooter or @USMC86? They appear to be MIA.

Maddog · Aug 30, 2018

@vhici4096 and @IrishmanPDX your Lites are also ready.

Check your PM’s for details.

Maddog · Aug 31, 2018

***PLEASE READ***
I’m experiencing “issues” with people ordering but not paying. I purchased parts based on the number of orders so until I get caught up building new ones, anyone who wants a set will need to pay in advance.

$106 for one set, $204 for 2 (can fit 2 in one box).
Please remit via PayPal (send as “gift” so I don’t get stuck paying the PayPal fee) to: [email protected].
I will need your name, shipping and email addresses.

You can send me a PM or include it on your PayPal invoice.

I will use the existing list to fill orders actually received.

WMCC71 · Aug 31, 2018

Maddog said:
***PLEASE READ***
I’m experiencing “issues” with people ordering but not paying. I purchased parts based on the number of orders so until I get caught up building new ones, anyone who wants a set will need to pay in advance.

$106 for one set, $204 for 2 (can fit 2 in one box).
Please remit via PayPal (gift) to: [email protected].
I will need your name, shipping and email addresses.

You can send me a PM or include it on your PayPal invoice.

I will use the existing list to fill orders actually received.

I still want a set... That's for sure! [emoji4]