Hi
So the pixahawk uses a 7pin socket for df13. Does anybody know some shop from which these can be obtained?
Which “Pixhawk”? If it’s the shitty generic 2.4.8 or other bastard versions they use Pico Blade connectors not the reference board df13. I bought a bunch of them on Digikey years ago when I had one of those. Series 51021 1.25mm
But, I think you can jam a df13 connector in if you try hard enough…
I have those 2.4.8 and df13 fits quite well in it
If you can’t find them use Pic Blade. The DF13 is a more expensive Hirose connector used on the original Pixhawk 2.4.6’s. In any case they are available from Digikey, and probably Mouser, also.
These guys have a bunch of cables of both flavors 3DR
But I don’t suppose you will be ordering anything from these sources I have suggested.
Pretty sure Robu has them
Hmm, I know that the 2.4.8s are generic stuff but honestly, they seem fine for most stuff having been using one for months now. I know the sensors are old and the MS5607 baro is really shitty (but althold is super good although the noise and drift will affect autonomous flights). Besides they come with 2MB flash. The only other downside I see is the bulky form factor.
I would like to know what exactly you gain with a better FC (not for commercial level reliability). Thanks
Everything that an F4 can’t get you. No point in continuing this discussion over and over. Post in the Hardware to Avoid thread as there are some defenders there you can have a good dialog with.
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Okay my point was what exactly I’m missing out on by using this specific FC. So the problem is with all F4s and not anything specific.
Hmm, okay I will take a look around in that section for discussions
Specifically, they are all cheap clones of a dated design. Quality and hardware are both questionable, and failure modes likely abundant. You have to guess as to which firmware target will work. Pixhawk1 usually does. If not, maybe Pixhawk1-1M because flash was misrepresented or missing. Or fmuv3. Or fmuv2. The connectors are terrible. The usual host of peripheral hardware provided only adds to the junk pile.
Can it work? Yes
Should you use it? No - there are better choices even at the lowest of price points
Continue the discussion here:
https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/hardware-to-avoid-when-building-your-first-multirotor/114014/
Thanks. I run the 2 MB bdshot version fine on it
Not 7 pin ones sadly
Assuming this is the style of connector you’re looking for, Amazon used to sell a set with sizes from 2-pin to 10-pin. (This particular set used PVC insulation on their wires. Most other sets of this style of connector use silicone insulation.)
I purchased this set a couple of years ago but it looks like they’re aren’t currently sold by Amazon.
In case anyone here is interested, this size of connector isn’t too bad to crimp yourself. I use this tool to crimp these connectors. Unfortunately the plastic housings only go up to 6-pin (as sold with the crimp on connectors).
Edit: I now realize you are in India. Those Amazon links aren’t going to very useful. Good luck in your search.
Toght but I found a FlyRobo one: https://www.flyrobo.in/single-head-7-pin-jst-xh-1.25mm-wire?tracking=ads&tracking=4a9a9a&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17426303996&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4PPNBhD8ARIsAMo-icx9YUh0mBiokoA6yYD868tcROz-VOaFZTC79Vr-4HhGNsL4Az7ZoO0aAsCSEALw_wcB
It says it is a JST XH, which I think is a mistake because XH should be 2.54mm.
Also, may I ask why exactly you need a 7 pin connector on a 2.4.8?
Spi bus. Extra characters
I don’t think this jst is compaitable with those
It’s still 1.25mm. The product looks exactly like the ones that fit. Worth a try as its cheap.
Another thing you can do is, use the 6-pin connector and take GND from the servo rail using a jumper.
6 pin fits in 7p!?
I do have some jst connectors, maybe sh, sh idk. They are same size but very different shapes
Yes. It does
I doubt the product from that website is actually JST because it says JST XH which should be 2.54mm, noy 1.25mm. If possible, buy and check. Its cheap anyway