Open source hardware and software to test prototype devices, frequently used by hobbyists and developers of new devices
Glossary
The arrow symbols ↑ or ↓ describe the position of the 8 physical switches on the Taranis. The up arrow ↑ indicates a switch in the UP or FORWARD position. The down arrow ↓ indicates a switch in the DOWN or REARWARD position. For … Continue reading
Airspeed in meters/sec or feet/second as reported by the airspeed sensor
Maxium airspeed in meters/sec or feet/second as reported by the airspeed sensor
A process by which a helicopter can land without power by forcing air through the collective pitch rotor disc, allowing the rotor blades to continue turning. The pitch of the spinning blades is adjusted when close to the ground temporarily … Continue reading
Angular Vector Control System. Typically a heading-hold gyro which maintains the helicopter in the current direction until instructed to change by rudder command from the Tx. Allows the heli to fly sideways or backwards as well as hold position in … Continue reading
A type of open source software to create operating system code