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I added about 1" to the rudder and elevator on my cub. Set the rudder to 50% in my dr Holy poo poo. Flies exactly how I wanted it to now, where to as before it was impossible to keep it stable. I can actually fly it slow and cruise around and it just floats along nice and steady. Have flaperons configured, and it basically lands itself with them down. 1" added to the rear controls makes a huge difference. Thanks guys. Wing detached on me though, and I snapped the fuse. Rubber band snapped. Need to figure out a new way to mount the big wing more securely, or just rubber band the poo poo out of it. Gorilla gluing it now, hoping to get out again around sunset and give it another go. ease fucked around with this message at 20:44 on Mar 17, 2012 |
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Mar 17, 2012 20:37
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This is pretty cool http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/9490-variable-pitch-quad-copter-using-single-motor/
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Mar 23, 2012 16:33
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More night FPV stuff. This is really well done http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYa-0obMudw. Juz is the coolest.
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Mar 28, 2012 00:44
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Juz again : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c98uHvqY9Ok&feature=g-all-u&context=G204bb3cFAAAAAAAAAAA FPV over cars/semis drifting.
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Apr 7, 2012 15:50
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$2 distribution board. http://www.valuehobby.com/esc-distribution-board.html
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Sypher posted:I already have a DX6i for my blade helis; however, I have heard it is terrible for FPV. All research I have done points to the Futaba 6EX being great. I keep hearing this about 2.4 ghz DSM radios and poor range for FPV, but also hearing that they are easy to boost with this : http://store.diydrones.com/2_4GHz_Amplifier_1000mW_p/wi-amp-24-500.htm http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-boost-your-24ghz above posted:Then i got my cheap Asian amplifier and using a 2.4Ghz Patch Antenna i was able to fly around 2.6 miles (4.18Km) away without a single glitch, but i was unable to continue because now my video was causing me problems, hehe! I plan on doing this to my DX7. It's a clumsy setup, but I'm thinking about a ground station in my office at home, and this would let me run all antennas outside. Also, you could sit in a car and FPV and have all antennas outside. ease fucked around with this message at 13:24 on Apr 15, 2012 |
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Apr 15, 2012 13:20
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So copter control has released a new board to testers? CC3D? This is awesome news, although I've very late. http://www.openpilot.org/openpilot-production-status/ ease fucked around with this message at 19:29 on Apr 27, 2012 |
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Apr 27, 2012 19:27
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This poo poo gives me a boner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N88ICIhNyPQ&feature=g-vrec
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Apr 28, 2012 13:55
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If it's not the motor, than it's most likely the ESC. Only other thing I could think of would be your RX, but I doubt that.
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Apr 30, 2012 17:28
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Lots of info here : http://www.rcgroups.com/foamies-scratchbuilt-428/ Here is a mini RX that will bind with your dx6i http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11972
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May 1, 2012 12:45
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I love drones, that thing looks really slick. X8 right? Still using them to kill pigs?
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May 16, 2012 16:01
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First parts for my QR build came in today : Turnigy Talon V2 frame  And not mounted yet, I have 4 NTM Prop Drive Series 28-26A 1200kv motors. Need to order ESCs and decide on a controller board. Right now I'm stuck between waiting for the cc3d or just going multiwii. Anyone know a good place to buy wire by the spool online? Local autoshop only has very stiff auto wire. I want something much more flexible for battery/esc leads and what not.
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Is there anyone trying to make 4in1 ESCs yet for quad rotors, or would that just get too hot? edit: Now that I think about, its kind of stupid. Get one motor stuck and you burn out the whole thing. Unless they make them with modular parts. ease fucked around with this message at 21:59 on May 23, 2012 |
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May 23, 2012 21:53
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Thats pretty cool, are you going to have the boards printed? I'm looking at 25a right now.
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May 23, 2012 22:14
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I used Value Hobby when building my cub project : http://www.valuehobby.com/index.php They are decent. Based out of Illinois. Have all Chinese stuff in stock and near hobby king prices and 3.99 shipping. Not the best place to look for planes though. ease fucked around with this message at 14:07 on May 26, 2012 |
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May 26, 2012 14:02
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I'd like to hear/see more about your laser cutter.
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Jun 16, 2012 13:07
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Project update: This flies now. Went with Chinese multiwii board. One handed maiden : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LmCBJ2F_i4 Still need to balance props and tune settings. I wasn't patient enough. Had to see if it would fly. No damage on my maiden for once... can't wait to get it dialed in and put a camera on it. ease fucked around with this message at 00:41 on Jun 25, 2012 |
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Jun 25, 2012 00:38
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Neatened up the wiring : Took me a while to figur out the art of PID tuning and I've got a pretty stable setup now. It's much easier to fly than when I was figuring things out. Check out this guys tri, i think his settings are similiar to what I was trying to learn to fly on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcpHA-U4-XA Also, Gaui props are the poo poo. I've had a ton of prop strikes on everything from grass to a piano and they dont break, just bend. ease fucked around with this message at 18:15 on Jul 1, 2012 |
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And video rx/tx ordered. Decided to go 5.8ghz. I need to get a cheap camera for now, any suggestions? This is the package I bought : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200774928836#ht_1864wt_1344
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This thread needs more people posting than me. Apparently someone flew a delta wing up pretty high with balloons and flew down FPV style :  http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22114016&postcount=9531 On my FPV note, I actually cancelled that ebay auction and ended up buying a used fatshark setup instead. Came with bluebeams and a nice sony ccd. Going to upgrade my tx to the 600mw RMRC one.
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^-  Richie SpiceI have an unused HK KK board I'll ship to someone for for the cost of shipping (small flat rate box). First person to reply here gets it. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21977__HobbyKing_Multi_Rotor_Control_Board_V3_0_Atmega328_PA_.html ease fucked around with this message at 00:11 on Jul 10, 2012 |
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Gunktacular posted:Am I right in thinking that a large prop might be more efficient for moving the most weight? That's a 14" prop in the picture? I think the MR prop rule is use a smaller size for more responsiveness and a bigger size for more power, just because of the momentum. Isn't a 14" prop going to be needing like a 60a + ESC?
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My quad changed frames from a Talon to a DJI : Youtube video pending upload : http://youtu.be/Up2cg6CmEZ4 Maybe you guys can help me trouble shoot the crash at the end. It's not a big deal, only broke a prop, but I'm curious why the quad can't right itself after a free fall, and instead it flips over. Second time I've done this on my Crius Multiwii.
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Aug 2, 2012 23:15
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Stock esc firmware, but I have all the settings on it set to the MR defaults.
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I just had my first successful FPV flight with my quad. Took me a bit to get used to flying through the goggles, but now I can maneuver in a somewhat controlled fashion. I think I'm getting pretty poor video out of my 5.8 immersion 600mw and fatsharks with blue beam antennas, seems to cut off around 500'. I've got the tx on top of the center of the quad, with the whip just sticking off the back of the center plate. Would antenna position really be that sensitive at these short distances?
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DJI arms don't glue very strong. You can definitely fly with a glued arm, but just glue alone won't stand up to even a slightly hard landing. I tried some pins : Very short FPV flight, and broke em again! But the pins definitely made it durable enough for normal flight, rough landings and ground skims. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D74mD4qZptw I really like DJI arms, I know other people hate them but I found them to be pretty durable so far. Only had one snap. I'm planning on buying the TBS discovery plates soon, and I have 8 arms in the mail. FPV is the poo poo. I love it. Can't wait to get the TBS and a gopro. edit : video is no longer private ease fucked around with this message at 18:02 on Aug 20, 2012 |
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Aug 20, 2012 16:25
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I use little pieces of scotch tape.
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That's kinda odd I guess. I just leave it on the blade. Never had a problem.
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Mode 1/2 just means what sticks do what. Mode 2 is what most everyone in America uses. Throttle and rudder on the left, aileron and elevator on the right. All lipo batteries use a JST-XH connector, and depending on the cells, it varies in size. Get this charger if the kit your buying doesn't come with one, and you'll be able to charge anything. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=7028
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For long range you want a 72mhz tX or a UHF system like dragon link. You can attach to a dx7. I'm not sure about the dx7s. A stock 2.4ghz system is going to cap you at about 1km.
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Unless you want to huff glue, ground check everything every time you fly it.
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You can get a mini quad for pretty cheap too : http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__592__501__Multi_Rotors_Parts-RTF_PNF_ARF.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW7_-Nrul_U
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You can build a decent MR for 200-250$ easy.
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edit : nothing to see here!
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H frames aren't really new. A lot of people have made homemade H frames. They use the same control configuration as a X quad. They have somewhat different flight characteristics. I've heard someone compare the handling to a plane like in forward flight.
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WaterIsPoison posted:So I'm looking to pick up a small, hand launch glider such as the Dream-Flight Alula http://www.dream-flight.com/alula.html but it doesn't come with a transmitter/receiver. Should I pick up the one they suggest (Hitech Minima 6E)? Also, what would be the best transmitter? Seeing as how I only need to operate a couple of servos, super low cost without the bells and whistles would be preferable. Thanks! I just sold my DX7 and plan on getting a Turnigy 9X. For the price it's the best tX out there, and there is even custom firmware being worked on which is awesome. It's also module based, and you can get the Orange DSM2 tX module for it so it will work with all spektrum/jr rXs. You're looking at around 50$ for it with their module and 8ch rX. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8992__Turnigy_9X_9Ch_Transmitter_w_Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_2_v2_Firmware_.html It's always out of stock and in demand. If you really want cheaper you can go with something like this : http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24968__Turnigy_4X_FHSS_2_4ghz_Transmitter_and_Reciever_Mode_2_.html But seriously, shell out the extra 30$ and get a computer transmitter and you'll be set if you ever decide to fly a more complicated module. I looked at their website and they are charging 45$ for a single hitec rX. That seems insane. You could get a 9x, the orange rX module, and a orange micro rX for ~100$. ease fucked around with this message at 23:35 on Dec 3, 2012 |
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Thanks for that, I will definitely pick up that board.
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So this must have showed up in the last few days : http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__28494__OrangeRx_T_SIX_2_4GHz_DSM2_6CH_Programmable_Transmitter_w_10_Model_Memory_Mode_2_.html
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What frequency/version of wifi does the parrot transmit on. I'd be weary using one of those near a tower.
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