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Recent content by Shawn

  1. Shawn

    Bepop 2 motor stage error

    Swap the motors diagonally so they are the same hand.
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    Using standard LiPo batteries

    I have tried lots now. Soldered an XT60 onto the soldered retaining points at the back of the board. Can still use a standard battery and I can remove in a few minutes if needed. https://parrotpilots.com/threads/been-experimenting-soldered-in-an-xt60%F0%9F%A4%AD2-half-hour-batteries-found.4921/
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    Skycontroller 2 battery replace/upgrade using £10 DIY spotwelder

    I know most people are going to see "Spotwelder" and switch off because they think it is beyond them. See photo of mine built from Youtube video for £10. Thats some meter tails I had and a car battery. The solenoid is for a motor cycle was £6 and the moment switch is to start a car and was £4...
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    Been experimenting, soldered in an XT60🤭2 half hour batteries found.

    It fits in the top cover of the original battery but I don't think it will fit in the standard tray.
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    Been experimenting, soldered in an XT60🤭2 half hour batteries found.

    This one people will be interested in: LIHV 4400mAh charged to 4.3v a cell because my new charger doesn't go to 4.35v🙄 100%-5%=33minutes yes 33minutes in hover. Available UK Amazon=£73.99 for 2 Looks like it would fit in original battery enclosure. I have not tried it as it is something I will...
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    Been experimenting, soldered in an XT60🤭2 half hour batteries found.

    Bought on Amazon UK for £19.99 Roaringtop 4000mAh 100%-5%=29mins30secs see photo
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    SkyContoller 2P Battery Connector

    Molex 51103 3-pin and pretty hard to find. Be easier to snip it out and do your own thing.
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    SkyContoller 2P Battery Connector

    No I think it is a 3 pin mini Molex. They come in different wire gauges as well. I will get my vernier out and order some.😉
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    SkyContoller 2P Battery Connector

    It looks like a 3 pin JST?????modders won't want you to know because they are selling them.😉
  10. Shawn

    Battery charging

    Sounds like the battery level is too low for the Parrot charger. Will need to be recovered with a balance charger. I think the problem will be that these aftermarket batteries are probably as old as the original Bebop. "New Old stock"
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    Been experimenting, soldered in an XT60🤭2 half hour batteries found.

    Seems what you have to do is change the minimum voltage on the drone to get the use of that extra half a volt.🤔I have seen it done on the Bebop to change the RTH height so I will have to look further. I don't have a Windows machine so I don't know If I can telnet into it. Learning again😉
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    I'm struggling with my neck strap

    If I have the strap mount on my Skycontroller 2 to the top the strap is across the screen. If I have it to the bottom it tips the tablet over so it is upside down. I have a riffle strap I would like to use but I don't really want to start drilling holes🤔 What are you all doing?
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    Been experimenting, soldered in an XT60🤭2 half hour batteries found.

    New from Amazon yesterday: SUNPADOW 3S 11.1V Lipo Battery 25C 2250mAh with XT60 £15.69 100%-5%=18mins £/min got to be one of the cheapest.
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    Bebop 1 Battery Hack?

    If the batteries you bought last year are clones of the standard battery I have a feeling they are going to be as old as an original and are "new old stock".🤔Plus since I have been experimenting I think that even the standard battery supplied new is too light for the claimed capacity. If your...
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    Been experimenting, soldered in an XT60🤭2 half hour batteries found.

    Original 3 year old with only a 2hr total flight time POWER battery. 11.4v 3350mAh perfectly ballanced at 4.2v because thats what they are(fake)from the manufacturer. 100%-5%=19mins30secs.