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More Dead Parrot Bebop 2 continued

Posted on 22nd August 2017 by graz27

Well being a glutten for punishment, I have all 16 mosfets for the main board on there way to me. The postage and customs and UK VAT cost the same as the parts! As could not source them all in … Continue reading →

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Dead Parrot Bebop 2 continued

Posted on 21st August 2017 by graz27

After slowly ramping up to a normal voltage of 12 volts to the board the mosfets down the bottom of main board got really hot, so must be a short there and most likely on the others too as well … Continue reading →

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Parrot Bebop 2 landed in the sea

Posted on 20th August 2017 by graz27

Got hold of a damaged Parrot Bebop 2 , suffering from landing in the sea. Judging by the state of the boards and motors, I assume its been sitting around after it’s dip in the sea for quite some time. … Continue reading →

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18650 batteries in a AR Drone 2.0

Posted on 1st January 2016 by graz27

Decided to see if it was possible to use 3 x 18650 batteries in a AR Drone 2.0. So I made up a 3s pack using Panasonic 3400mah NCR18650B, these are rated for around a amp draw of around 6.7 … Continue reading →

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Full run down test Cahaya 2500mah lipo

Posted on 14th December 2015 by graz27

Time for a test to see how long I can get out of this new lipo, wind was calm 1-3 mph. I rain the AR Drone with the weight of the Parrot GPS Flight recoder and the Mirumod installed. In … Continue reading →

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