PathFinder is a flight logger for model aircraft. It records the position and orientation of the model during a flight.
The accurate flight path and attitude log are from range of sensors including 3-axis gyros, 3-axis accelerometers, barometer, magnetometer (compass) and GPS with 15 ~ 25 points per second.
It is the plug & play version. Consumers no longer have to do calibration. Just insert the SD card into the PF and take off.
Specification
Size : 75.5 X 41.5 X 17 mm, (2.97" X 1.63" X 0.67")
Weight : 42 g (1.45 oz)
Input voltage : 4.8 V ~ 7.4 V
current consumption : 30 mA
Connector type and wire length : JR type, 250 mm
Contents
PathFinder ————————— 1 pcs
5V Regulator ————————- 1 pcs
Instruction manual ———-—— 1 pcs
Proton sticker ———————— 1 pcs
Velcro type ————————— 1 pcs
Micro SD memory card (Low capacity below 64G, Sandisk Extreme or Extreme plus recommended)*, USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B Male (5-Pin) Cable*
* These items are not included in the package.
Installation
Set the triangle mark on the case towards the front of plane and fixed the pathfinder at the position center line of the plane and parallel with ground.
Input the power plug in the extra slot of receiver. If the voltage of receiver battery is 6 ~ 7.4V, plug in the 5V regulator between the pathfinder and the receiver.
Insert the micro SD card into the slot at the side of pathfinder.
Notice :
Do not install on or behind the receiver, ESC, servos and battery pack. They can disturb the reception of GPS signal.
PF is an instrument that needs calibration and requires regular calibration for more accurate measurements.
Operation
Power on the receiver and wait* till the blue and yellow (or green) LED on (not blinking).
*Wait for a while for the GPS positioning time.
(Cold start : 2 minutes, Hot start : 20 seconds, Warm start : 30 seconds)
Take off the model.
