Where to get NT Modules - Revision history

OlliW at 21:12, 26 November 2015

2015-11-26T21:12:23Z

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	The [https://www.openpilot.org/openpilot-atom/ Open Pilot CC3D Atom] can be used as NT imu module, when flashed with the respective NT firmware. With the pin headers stripped off, it is also relatively small.		The [https://www.openpilot.org/openpilot-atom/ Open Pilot CC3D Atom] can be used as NT imu module, when flashed with the respective NT firmware. With the pin headers stripped off, it is also relatively small.

	The Mini CC3D is even smaller, without the need of hardware modifications. Unfortunately it can be first-time flashed only via SWD ~~/ ST-Link~~, ~~i.e.~~ a ST-Link programmer is additionally needed for converting it into a NT module.		The Mini CC3D is even smaller, without the need of hardware modifications. Unfortunately it can be first-time flashed only via SWD, and a ST-Link programmer is additionally needed for converting it into a NT module.

	Both boards are available cheaply from various Asian sources, and of course also at somewhat higher prices in many "regular" shops.		Both boards are available cheaply from various Asian sources, and of course also at somewhat higher prices in many "regular" shops.

OlliW at 21:11, 26 November 2015

2015-11-26T21:11:49Z

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	== CC3D Atom ==		== CC3D Atom ==

	The [https://~~wiki~~.openpilot.org/~~display~~/~~WIKI/CopterControl+-+CC3D+-+Atom+Hardware+Setup~~ Open Pilot CC3D Atom] can be used as NT imu module, when flashed with the respective NT firmware. With the pin headers stripped off, it is also relatively small.		The [https://www.openpilot.org/openpilot-atom/ Open Pilot CC3D Atom] can be used as NT imu module, when flashed with the respective NT firmware. With the pin headers stripped off, it is also relatively small.

	The Mini CC3D is even smaller, without the need of hardware modifications. Unfortunately it can be first-time flashed only via SWD / ST-Link, i.e. a ST-Link programmer is additionally needed for converting it into a NT module.		The Mini CC3D is even smaller, without the need of hardware modifications. Unfortunately it can be first-time flashed only via SWD / ST-Link, i.e. a ST-Link programmer is additionally needed for converting it into a NT module.

OlliW at 21:06, 26 November 2015

2015-11-26T21:06:45Z

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	== CC3D Atom ==		== CC3D Atom ==

	The [https://wiki.openpilot.org/display/WIKI/CopterControl+-+CC3D+-+Atom+Hardware+Setup Open Pilot CC3D Atom] can be used as NT imu module, when flashed with the respective NT firmware. With the pin headers stripped off, it is also relatively small. The Mini CC3D is even smaller, without the need of hardware modifications. Unfortunately it can be first-time flashed only via SWD, i.e. a ~~SWD~~ programmer is needed ~~in addition to convert~~ it to a NT module.		The [https://wiki.openpilot.org/display/WIKI/CopterControl+-+CC3D+-+Atom+Hardware+Setup Open Pilot CC3D Atom] can be used as NT imu module, when flashed with the respective NT firmware. With the pin headers stripped off, it is also relatively small.

			The Mini CC3D is even smaller, without the need of hardware modifications. Unfortunately it can be first-time flashed only via SWD / ST-Link, i.e. a ST-Link programmer is additionally needed for converting it into a NT module.

	Both boards are available cheaply from various Asian sources, and of course also at somewhat higher prices in many "regular" shops.		Both boards are available cheaply from various Asian sources, and of course also at somewhat higher prices in many "regular" shops.

OlliW at 10:23, 24 November 2015

2015-11-24T10:23:32Z

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	Pre-assembled, ready-to-use NT modules are currently not available commercially. However, the CC3D Atom can easily be used as a NT Imu module, and may be the best choice currently, if DIY is not an option.		Pre-assembled, ready-to-use NT modules are currently not available commercially. However, the CC3D Atom can easily be used as a NT Imu module, and may be the best choice currently, if DIY is not an option.

	~~== GY953 ==~~

	~~The module is available relatively cheaply from various Asian sources.~~

	~~Some links:~~
	* http://de.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20151118223224&SearchText=GY953
	* http://www.dx.com/de/p/gy953-ahrs-electronic-compass-module-w-tilting-compensation-blue-389955?Utm_rid=91266049&Utm_source=affiliatewindow#.Vk1tGb-nf-t
	* http://www.ebay.com/itm/AHRS-Module-Compass-Modules-Sensor-Tilt-compensated-Serial-SPI-Interface-GY953-/281638632758?rmvSB=true
	* http://www.ebay.com/itm/AHRS-Module-Compass-Modules-Sensor-Tilt-compensated-Serial-SPI-Interface-BEST-/311380189757?rmvSB=true
	* http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AHRS-Module-Compass-Modules-Sensor-Tilt-compensated-Serial-SPI-Interface-/331580457228?rmvSB=true

	== CC3D Atom ==		== CC3D Atom ==

OlliW at 06:34, 19 November 2015

2015-11-19T06:34:40Z

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	Pre-assembled, ready-to-use NT modules are currently not available commercially. However, the CC3D Atom can easily be used as a NT Imu module, and may be the best choice currently, if DIY is not an option.		Pre-assembled, ready-to-use NT modules are currently not available commercially. However, the CC3D Atom can easily be used as a NT Imu module, and may be the best choice currently, if DIY is not an option.

			== GY953 ==

			The module is available relatively cheaply from various Asian sources.

			Some links:
			* http://de.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20151118223224&SearchText=GY953
			* http://www.dx.com/de/p/gy953-ahrs-electronic-compass-module-w-tilting-compensation-blue-389955?Utm_rid=91266049&Utm_source=affiliatewindow#.Vk1tGb-nf-t
			* http://www.ebay.com/itm/AHRS-Module-Compass-Modules-Sensor-Tilt-compensated-Serial-SPI-Interface-GY953-/281638632758?rmvSB=true
			* http://www.ebay.com/itm/AHRS-Module-Compass-Modules-Sensor-Tilt-compensated-Serial-SPI-Interface-BEST-/311380189757?rmvSB=true
			* http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AHRS-Module-Compass-Modules-Sensor-Tilt-compensated-Serial-SPI-Interface-/331580457228?rmvSB=true

	== CC3D Atom ==		== CC3D Atom ==

OlliW: /* CC3D Atom */

2015-10-07T01:55:28Z

CC3D Atom

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	Some links:		Some links:
	* [http://www.banggood.com/OpenPilot-CC3D-Atom-Mini-CC3D-FPV-Flight-Controller-CC3D-EVO-p-970762.html CC3D Atom @ banggood] ~~(ships straight from EU or USA warehouses!)~~		* [http://www.banggood.com/OpenPilot-CC3D-Atom-Mini-CC3D-FPV-Flight-Controller-CC3D-EVO-p-970762.html CC3D Atom @ banggood]
	* [http://www.goodluckbuy.com/openpilot-mini-cc3d-atom-nano-cc3d-side-pin-flight-controller-for-fpv-qav-250-400-quadcopter-.html CC3D Atom @ goodluckbuy]		* [http://www.goodluckbuy.com/openpilot-mini-cc3d-atom-nano-cc3d-side-pin-flight-controller-for-fpv-qav-250-400-quadcopter-.html CC3D Atom @ goodluckbuy]
	* [http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20150822235223&isPremium=y&SearchText=openpilot+cc3d+atom CC3D Atom @ aliexpress]		* [http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20150822235223&isPremium=y&SearchText=openpilot+cc3d+atom CC3D Atom @ aliexpress]

OlliW: /* Cables and Connectors */

2015-10-05T05:52:20Z

Cables and Connectors

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	== Cables and Connectors ==		== Cables and Connectors ==

	Unfortunately I don't know about a ~~good, i.e reasonably priced~~ and readily available, source of suitable pre-configured cables with plugs. The 1 mm JST has however become kind of a standard ~~and is used for many electronics~~ in the RC world, ~~such as~~ flight controllers, gimbal controllers, etc., which gives options.		Unfortunately I don't know about a cheap and readily available source of suitable pre-configured cables with plugs. The 1 mm JST has however become kind of a standard in the RC world, and used for e.g. flight controllers, gimbal controllers, etc., which gives options.

	Some options:		Some options:
	* ReadyToFlyQuads/witespy: [http://www.readytoflyquads.com/cables]. ~~Eexplore~~ the shop carefully and study the various options for configuration which are offered, with the right clicks it ~~offers~~ actually some good deals		* ReadyToFlyQuads/witespy: [http://www.readytoflyquads.com/cables]. Explore the shop carefully and study the various options for configuration which are offered, with the right clicks it actually has some good deals.
	* Viacopter: [https://www.viacopter.eu/multirotor-shop/accessories/connectors-and-wires]		* Viacopter: [https://www.viacopter.eu/multirotor-shop/accessories/connectors-and-wires]
	* Goodluckbuy: [http://www.goodluckbuy.com/bgc-2-0-brushless-gimbal-driver-sensor-connection-cable-for-gimbal-controller.html]. The silicon wires are not as flexible as for other imu module wires, but in lack of better options OK. Quite expensive.		* Goodluckbuy: [http://www.goodluckbuy.com/bgc-2-0-brushless-gimbal-driver-sensor-connection-cable-for-gimbal-controller.html]. The silicon wires are not as flexible as for other imu module wires, but in lack of better options OK. Quite expensive.
	* Flyduino: [http://flyduino.net/Brushless-Gimbal-Kamerastabilisierung]		* Flyduino: [http://flyduino.net/Brushless-Gimbal-Kamerastabilisierung]

OlliW at 19:53, 4 October 2015

2015-10-04T19:53:48Z

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	Pre-assembled, ready-to-use NT modules are currently not available commercially. However, the CC3D Atom can easily be used as a NT Imu module, and may be the best choice currently, if DIY is not an option.		Pre-assembled, ready-to-use NT modules are currently not available commercially. However, the CC3D Atom can easily be used as a NT Imu module, and may be the best choice currently, if DIY is not an option.

	=== CC3D Atom ===		== CC3D Atom ==

	The [https://wiki.openpilot.org/display/WIKI/CopterControl+-+CC3D+-+Atom+Hardware+Setup Open Pilot CC3D Atom] can be used as NT imu module, when flashed with the respective NT firmware. With the pin headers stripped off, it is also relatively small. The Mini CC3D is even smaller, without the need of hardware modifications. Unfortunately it can be first-time flashed only via SWD, i.e. a SWD programmer is needed in addition to convert it to a NT module.		The [https://wiki.openpilot.org/display/WIKI/CopterControl+-+CC3D+-+Atom+Hardware+Setup Open Pilot CC3D Atom] can be used as NT imu module, when flashed with the respective NT firmware. With the pin headers stripped off, it is also relatively small. The Mini CC3D is even smaller, without the need of hardware modifications. Unfortunately it can be first-time flashed only via SWD, i.e. a SWD programmer is needed in addition to convert it to a NT module.
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	* [http://www.banggood.com/Openpilot-MINI-CC3D-NANO-Atom-Flight-Controller-for-QAV250-Multicopter-250-Frame-Kit-p-992324.html Mini CC3D @ banggood]		* [http://www.banggood.com/Openpilot-MINI-CC3D-NANO-Atom-Flight-Controller-for-QAV250-Multicopter-250-Frame-Kit-p-992324.html Mini CC3D @ banggood]

	=== Cables and Connectors ===		== Cables and Connectors ==

	Unfortunately I don't know about a good, i.e reasonably priced and readily available, source of suitable pre-configured cables with plugs. The 1 mm JST has however become kind of a standard and is used for many electronics in the RC world, such as flight controllers, gimbal controllers, etc., which gives options.		Unfortunately I don't know about a good, i.e reasonably priced and readily available, source of suitable pre-configured cables with plugs. The 1 mm JST has however become kind of a standard and is used for many electronics in the RC world, such as flight controllers, gimbal controllers, etc., which gives options.

OlliW at 19:53, 4 October 2015

2015-10-04T19:53:12Z

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	* [http://www.banggood.com/Openpilot-MINI-CC3D-NANO-Atom-Flight-Controller-for-QAV250-Multicopter-250-Frame-Kit-p-992324.html Mini CC3D @ banggood]		* [http://www.banggood.com/Openpilot-MINI-CC3D-NANO-Atom-Flight-Controller-for-QAV250-Multicopter-250-Frame-Kit-p-992324.html Mini CC3D @ banggood]

			=== Cables and Connectors ===

	~~[B]Sources for cables:[/B]~~		Unfortunately I don't know about a good, i.e reasonably priced and readily available, source of suitable pre-configured cables with plugs. The 1 mm JST has however become kind of a standard and is used for many electronics in the RC world, such as flight controllers, gimbal controllers, etc., which gives options.

	Unfortunately I don't know about a good, i.e reasonably priced and readily available, source of suitable pre-configured cables with plugs. The ~~1mm~~ JST has however become kind of a standard and is used by many electronics, such as flight controllers, AM gimbal controllers, etc., which gives options.		Some options:
	Some options ~~I know a about are~~:		* ReadyToFlyQuads/witespy: [http://www.readytoflyquads.com/cables]. Eexplore the shop carefully and study the various options for configuration which are offered, with the right clicks it offers actually some good deals
	* ReadyToFlyQuads/witespy: [~~url]~~http://www.readytoflyquads.com/cables~~[/url~~]		* Viacopter: [https://www.viacopter.eu/multirotor-shop/accessories/connectors-and-wires]
	~~explore~~ the shop carefully and study the various options for configuration which are offered, with the right clicks it offers actually some good deals		* Goodluckbuy: [http://www.goodluckbuy.com/bgc-2-0-brushless-gimbal-driver-sensor-connection-cable-for-gimbal-controller.html]. The silicon wires are not as flexible as for other imu module wires, but in lack of better options OK. Quite expensive.
	* Viacopter: [~~url]~~https://www.viacopter.eu/multirotor-shop/accessories/connectors-and-wires~~[/url~~]		* Flyduino: [http://flyduino.net/Brushless-Gimbal-Kamerastabilisierung]
	* Goodluckbuy: [~~url]~~http://www.goodluckbuy.com/bgc-2-0-brushless-gimbal-driver-sensor-connection-cable-for-gimbal-controller.html~~[/url~~]
	The silicon wires are not as flexible as for other imu module wires, but in lack of better options OK. Quite expensive.
	* Flyduino: [~~url]~~http://flyduino.net/Brushless-Gimbal-Kamerastabilisierung~~[/url~~]

OlliW at 19:49, 4 October 2015

2015-10-04T19:49:00Z

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	Pre-assembled ready-to-use NT modules are currently ~~- unfortunately -~~ not available commercially.		Pre-assembled, ready-to-use NT modules are currently not available commercially. However, the CC3D Atom can easily be used as a NT Imu module, and may be the best choice currently, if DIY is not an option.

	~~However, the~~ CC3D Atom can easily be used as a NT Imu module. The GLB mini CC3D atom provides the most compact solution but is more currently probably the best option, or when shipping time matters the BG CC3D atom (see post #2 for links).		=== CC3D Atom ===

			The [https://wiki.openpilot.org/display/WIKI/CopterControl+-+CC3D+-+Atom+Hardware+Setup Open Pilot CC3D Atom] can be used as NT imu module, when flashed with the respective NT firmware. With the pin headers stripped off, it is also relatively small. The Mini CC3D is even smaller, without the need of hardware modifications. Unfortunately it can be first-time flashed only via SWD, i.e. a SWD programmer is needed in addition to convert it to a NT module.

	~~[B]CC3D atom NT imu modules:[/B]~~		Both boards are available cheaply from various Asian sources, and of course also at somewhat higher prices in many "regular" shops.

	~~the [URL="https~~:~~//wiki.openpilot.org/display/WIKI/CopterControl+-+CC3D+-+Atom+Hardware+Setup"]Open Pilot CC3D Atom[/URL] can be used as NT imu module, when flashed with the respective NT firmware~~		Some links:
	~~when stripped off the pin headers it is smaller than the above "big" v1.0 NT imu modules, this is not necessary for the "mini CC3D atom"~~		* [http://www.banggood.com/OpenPilot-CC3D-Atom-Mini-CC3D-FPV-Flight-Controller-CC3D-EVO-p-970762.html CC3D Atom @ banggood] (ships straight from EU or USA warehouses!)
	~~it is available cheaply from various Asian sources, and of course at somewhat higher prices in many "regular" shops, and can come in various different hardware flavors~~		* [http://www.goodluckbuy.com/openpilot-mini-cc3d-atom-nano-cc3d-side-pin-flight-controller-for-fpv-qav-250-400-quadcopter-.html CC3D Atom @ goodluckbuy]
	~~some links~~		* [http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20150822235223&isPremium=y&SearchText=openpilot+cc3d+atom CC3D Atom @ aliexpress]
	- [~~url]~~http://www.banggood.com/OpenPilot-CC3D-Atom-Mini-CC3D-FPV-Flight-Controller-CC3D-EVO-p-970762.html~~[/url~~] (ships straight from EU or USA warehouses!)		* [http://www.goodluckbuy.com/mini-cc3d-32-bit-openpilot-open-source-flight-controller-processor-with-case.html Mini CC3D @ goodluckbuy]
	- [~~url]~~http://www.goodluckbuy.com/openpilot-mini-cc3d-atom-nano-cc3d-side-pin-flight-controller-for-fpv-qav-250-400-quadcopter-.html~~[/url~~]		* [http://www.banggood.com/Openpilot-MINI-CC3D-NANO-Atom-Flight-Controller-for-QAV250-Multicopter-250-Frame-Kit-p-992324.html Mini CC3D @ banggood]
	- [~~url]~~http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20150822235223&isPremium=y&SearchText=openpilot+cc3d+atom~~[/url~~]
	- [~~url]~~http://www.goodluckbuy.com/mini-cc3d-32-bit-openpilot-open-source-flight-controller-processor-with-case.html~~[/url~~]
	- [~~url]~~http://www.banggood.com/Openpilot-MINI-CC3D-NANO-Atom-Flight-Controller-for-QAV250-Multicopter-250-Frame-Kit-p-992324.html~~[/url~~]

	~~the "mini CC3D atom" is currently probably the best and easiest and cheapest solution to get a NT imu module~~