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From: Sam Flint <harmonicn...@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:58:48 -0500
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Subject: Re: [OMG] Tri-copter
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I need a custom control system, ie one that uses a /dev/USBttyx device
and commands so i can work with it in perl.

On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 7:46 PM, Travis Smith <travi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Your best bet then is to take your time, read up, and then buy off of a site
> like hobbyking.  Keep in mind that you can buy something like the Parrot AR
> for around $300, ready to fly.  Having spent a crap ton of money on a quad,
> I can tell you that the Parrot probably would have been a better bet for me.
> Still, if you want the experience of building one yourself, custom can be
> fun.
>
> Its also frustrating as hell if you just want to fly.
>
> Travis
>
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM, Sam Flint <harmonicn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> DIY, UAV type, and $200-ish.
>>
>> Sam
>>
>> > Are you interested in a high performance model for aerobatics, a first
>> > person view UAV type, or a compromise?  What is your budget?  Do you
>> > want to
>> > build one yourself, or buy a ready to fly?
>> >
>> > Travis
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 6:56 PM, Sam Flint <harmonicn...@gmail.com>
>> > wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Where would be the best place to get the parts, or might a
>> >> bi-/quad-copter be better? and any sites with advice?
>> >>
>> >> Sam
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Sam Flint
>> >> flintfam.org/~swflint
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Sam Flint
>> flintfam.org/~swflint
>
>



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Sam Flint
flintfam.org/~swflint