Where to get NT Modules: Difference between revisions

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The list of vendors below is collected solely for your convenience! It is NOT an official seller list, nor implies any recommendation. The list may not be complete, the order of vendors is arbitrary, and vendors not mentioned are equally trustworthy.

ENSYS NT Modules

ENSYS provides a selection of proprietary NT modules, including NT IMU modules, NT Motor modules, a wifi NT Logger module, or a NT Led-Battery module. The ENSYS NT modules are mostly based on propietary designs, and use propietary firmwares. For further details, please visit their web page.

link: http://www.ensys.lt/

NT Logger

Comment: The widely available OpenLog data logger and its many derivatives, which have become popular with Beta/Clean/Race/etc-Flight, cannot be used. In fact, to the best of the firmware author's knowledge, none of the available data loggers can be used. So, if you find a logger then assume it doesn't work, unless it is specifically declared as NT logger.

CC3D Atom

The 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 only be first-time flashed via SWD, and a ST-Link programmer is additionally needed for converting it into a NT IMU module.

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

Some links:

Cables and Connectors

Unfortunately I don't know about a cheap and readily available source of suitable pre-configured cables with plugs. The 1 mm JST-SH connector 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:

Hobbyking: [1]. The pig tail cables are of excellent quality and can be much recommended!

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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 became recently available commercially. Also, the widely available CC3D Atom can easily be converted into a NT IMU module by simply flashing the appropriate firmware.
+-->
+''The list of vendors below is collected solely for your convenience! It is '''NOT''' an official seller list, nor implies any recommendation. The list may not be complete, the order of vendors is arbitrary, and vendors not mentioned are equally trustworthy.''
+<!--
+== Gohstand Designs NT Modules ==
+Gohstand Designs provides propietary NT Imu modules and NT Motor modules. They work with the official firmwares. For further details, please visit the web page.
+link: https://www.gohstanddesigns.com
+--><!--
+== Gapey NT Modules ==
+Gapey provides a broad selection of NT modules, including NT IMU modules, NT Motor-Encoder modules, and NT Logger modules, as well as boards such as the ESP8266 adapter or OLED Display module. Gapey's modules are largely based on the original designs, with few modifications here and where, and work with the official firmwares. For further details, please visit their web page.
+link: https://t-storm32.jimdofree.com/
+-->
+== ENSYS NT Modules ==
+ENSYS provides a selection of proprietary NT modules, including NT IMU modules, NT Motor modules, a wifi NT Logger module, or a NT Led-Battery module. The ENSYS NT modules are mostly based on propietary designs, and use propietary firmwares. For further details, please visit their web page.
+link: http://www.ensys.lt/
+<!--
+== NT Packages ==
+None.
+-->
+== NT Logger ==
+{{COMMENT|The widely available OpenLog data logger and its many derivatives, which have become popular with Beta/Clean/Race/etc-Flight, cannot be used. In fact, to the best of the firmware author's knowledge, none of the available data loggers can be used. So, if you find a logger then assume it doesn't work, unless it is specifically declared as NT logger.}}
 == 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 [http://opwiki.readthedocs.org/en/latest/user_manual/cc3d/cc3d.html#coptercontrol3d-cc3d-and-atom-and-coptercontrol-introduction 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 only be first-time flashed via SWD, and a ST-Link programmer is additionally needed for converting it into a NT IMU module.
 Both boards are available cheaply from various Asian sources, and of course also at somewhat higher prices in many "regular" shops.
 Some links:
+* [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-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.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20150822235223&isPremium=y&SearchText=openpilot+cc3d+atom CC3D Atom @ aliexpress]
-* [http://www.goodluckbuy.com/mini-cc3d-32-bit-openpilot-open-source-flight-controller-processor-with-case.html Mini CC3D @ goodluckbuy]
-* [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 ==
-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.
+Unfortunately I don't know about a cheap and readily available source of suitable pre-configured cables with plugs. The 1 mm [http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST-SH] connector 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:
-* 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.
+* Hobbyking: [https://hobbyking.com/en_us/catalogsearch/result/?q=jst+sh]. The pig tail cables are of excellent quality and can be much recommended!
-* 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.
-* Flyduino: [http://flyduino.net/Brushless-Gimbal-Kamerastabilisierung]