As the title says "What parts did the postie bring you today?"
This always seems to be a popular one on forums, so "What did you postman deliver for YOU today?"
I';ll kick it off with what i got...
3 x 6S 10000Mah Multistars for ';the ****** thing that refuses to fly straight';...
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Some 250 spares from Phil (Makeitbuildit) which also arrived with a load of other props from china...
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Was hoping my 6600 4s 10c';s would turn up today (ordered over the weekend) but I only got the dispatch email this morning. Fingers crossed for tomorrow :smiley: I suspect they';ve had a rush on lipo';s since they got some stock.
oooo nice
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/x2-Rockstar-Energy-Drink-sticker-decal-vinyl-car-bike-/270747658386?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f09d16892 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/x2-Rockstar-Energy-Drink-sticker-decal-vinyl-car-bike-/270747658386?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f09d16892)
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/New-Original-Xiaomi-Smartphone-Piston-II-In-Ear-Earphones-Wire-Control-Mic-for-iPhone-iPod-Android---Black-343327.html (http://www.geekbuying.com/item/New-Original-Xiaomi-Smartphone-Piston-II-In-Ear-Earphones-Wire-Control-Mic-for-iPhone-iPod-Android---Black-343327.html)
3 x 1300 3s ::)
A modest order but happy!
(only problem is I got them delivered to work, now I';ve got to get ';em home)
A British made late 19th century Indian cavalry sabre with regimental markings...
Oh wait wrong forum...
Nothing but the lipos are coming tomorrow!
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More bills
My Emax 250 combo kit from phil at makeitbuildit :) and collection of bits for the build.
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Sorry Rommie :embarrassed
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22 channel, that';s a strange number
Quote from: kilby on Wednesday,May 27, 2015, 20:30:34
22 channel, that';s a strange number
Yeah, 2x seven channel bands and one eight channel band. Not sure why. :shrug:
I wouldn';t know I';m in Italy at the moment but sure the nice man have taken back a few gimbal motors and other bits n bobs back to the post office to look after for me but in the meantime here';s the view I have to look out on.
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Got my "unbreakable" props today. Not bad. Paid the extra $2 for expedited shipping and they were here in 10 days.
Well packaged and wrapped in a big cardboard box, if they are as unbreakable as they claim to be then they should have just slapped them in an envelope. :laugh:
Have to say they look very weedy, I';ll be very impressed if they can hold their own.
Not entirely sure I was thinking of when I ordered, seem to have 6 pairs when I swear I wanted 10. :-/ Losing the marbles i think.
I would hope that everyone else got theirs today so i don';t feel guilty posting this...
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My batts are scheduled to arrive today. However, these turned up..
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Just conducting some basic thrust tests and will post the results later.
Quote from: tupoar on Thursday,May 28, 2015, 12:38:50
Just conducting some basic thrust tests and will post the results later.
How much and where from, Tup? They look a lot like the Sunnysky 2204';s, but not exactly the same..
Yesterday the postie brought me a packet of tactile switches and a 1300mah nano-tech battery.
Today, nada... still no unbreakable props... the git!
Quote from: arturios on Thursday,May 28, 2015, 13:13:49
Yesterday the postie brought me a packet of tactile switches and a 1300mah nano-tech battery.
Today, nada... still no unbreakable props... the git!
I think he is cheating on you
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,May 28, 2015, 12:59:09
How much and where from, Tup? They look a lot like the Sunnysky 2204';s, but not exactly the same..
I';m going to do a post and all will be revealed.
Oh I see... go shopping and postie turns up with some 10" Gemfans... still a git though!
When the planets align, DPD, Parcelforce and the Royal Mail all arrive at the same time when someone is in to sign for the parcels. Turnigy TX cases, LIPO';s for the 250';s, new Hexagon HotEnd for the Fabrikator 3d (Turnigy one stripped the threads on the PEEK tube as a result of a clogged nozzle mid print), Rainbow pack of PLA and 1kg each of PLA & ABS from 3D Filaments Ireland.
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I had a set of T Motors MN2204 2300KV from HobbyRC delivered today, along with a Mobius C lens from Banggood, to replace the one that packed in the other day.
LIPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS!!!! :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic:
The last two weeks I am getting regular parcels. It is getting VERY difficult to hide them from my wife.
Made her feel good yesterday as SHE got a parcel...
Seriously though, some of us around here have taken an interest in indoor flying. We haven';t started yet and at present we are all buying up micro servos, 10 gram motors, 10 amp ESCs and micro RXs.
Plus tons of other nick nacks.
So far these ';çheap'; indoor fliers have cost me over $230 in the last week and a half. :o ::)
Thought I might get my wife one of these so she can join us. http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-H8-Mini-Headless-Mode-2_4G-4CH-6-Axis-RC-Quadcopter-RTF-p-975808.html (http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-H8-Mini-Headless-Mode-2_4G-4CH-6-Axis-RC-Quadcopter-RTF-p-975808.html)
Finally! Only took 6 bloody days to get here from HKUK..
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Quote from: Panther on Thursday,May 28, 2015, 23:25:49
The last two weeks I am getting regular parcels. It is getting VERY difficult to hide them from my wife.
Made her feel good yesterday as SHE got a parcel...
Seriously though, some of us around here have taken an interest in indoor flying. We haven';t started yet and at present we are all buying up micro servos, 10 gram motors, 10 amp ESCs and micro RXs.
Plus tons of other nick nacks.
So far these ';çheap'; indoor fliers have cost me over $230 in the last week and a half. :o ::)
Thought I might get my wife one of these so she can join us. http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-H8-Mini-Headless-Mode-2_4G-4CH-6-Axis-RC-Quadcopter-RTF-p-975808.html (http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-H8-Mini-Headless-Mode-2_4G-4CH-6-Axis-RC-Quadcopter-RTF-p-975808.html)
Lol. Sounds like you could use some man counter argument logic. The last time the missus passed comment that I was wasting money on multi number 9 when I rarely fly 1, I simply countered that she had dozens of pairs of jeans and can only wear one. And so ended the conversation.
Bills! :(
usb 3.0 ssd enclosure to stick my unused 64 sata 6 ssd in
all done, works perfect and only £4 ::)
Nothing!!!!! Despite waiting for 3 separate goodie packages!
no cam yet? lame!
Not yet but I';m more eager for my new tx module as mine seems boogard and I can only fly 250m away..... Hobbyking euro warehouse has to use the slowest post ever! Probably sent by a ';laid back'; Dutchman on his bike lol....
Quote from: JT on Friday,May 29, 2015, 16:44:28
Not yet but I';m more eager for my new tx module as mine seems boogard and I can only fly 250m away..... Hobbyking euro warehouse has to use the slowest post ever! Probably sent by a ';laid back'; Dutchman on his bike lol....
May being a new meaning to smoking your transmitter
Hubsan X4 H107D, a dozen batteries and assorted spares because this is going to get messy.
Just tried a test flight around the house with my Skyzones.... No surprise to see I';m as good with one of these as I am with all the other Quad';s in my ever expanding Hangar.
Props and case from Phil and two 12v LED lights that has 6 switchable colours.
In color change mode you can change the color of the light.
In flash mode you can adjust the flash speed of the light.
In Steady Light mode you could change the brightness of the light
I am using blue at the front and red at the rear.
Dave
Today the postie brought me a EAchine VTX and cam kit.. the VTX is awesome.. cams a bit poor but will stay in my box as a spare
Today the postie brought me a Turnigy 9xr Pro, carry case and 2 Eachine vtx';s. ::)
These little bargain basement vtx are set to take over the world. I';ve put a spare in my basket the last 2 orders from banggod. It';s just rude not to at the price.
Yep, my 808 #16 pooed itself so I bought just the cam and at $14 it does a great job.
some thor knee and shin pads ::)
Replacement cobra motor for the mini
He brought me my nice new shiney YI cam that I won on last weeks ';lottery'; :cool: and my new frsky DJT module to replace mine that seems to have lost much power! ::) ::) ::)
I think we all know what this is!
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Plus, some sundry 4mm heatshrink for good measure!
Superb quality:
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From Sweden in 3 days, not bad going, nicely wrapped too.
I got some DAL "unbreakable" props and some skyzone goggles. Not that amazed with either. Oh well!
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Quote from: bazzerh on Saturday,May 30, 2015, 13:18:09
I got some DAL "unbreakable" props and some skyzone goggles. Not that amazed with either. Oh well!
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Not expecting much from the props, but what';s wrong with the goggles?
Quote from: quadfather on Saturday,May 30, 2015, 16:42:33
Not expecting much from the props, but what';s wrong with the goggles?
I';ll get used to the goggles i think, the picture is lovely quality but the smaller screen, stretched aspect and slight fish eye effect are just different to the DIY type goggles i';ve been using. they were a late night frustrated purchase when my hacked together DIY goggles had a meltdown the night before heading off down south to go to harlington funfly day.
2 of my friends use the skyzones and have done a lovely mod on them to get rid of the eyecups and use a nice foam surround for comfort so I';ll be laying these off for that soon. must say its nice to be able to breath through my nose whilst flying and not sound like biggles on a radio check.
Yet another camera to try :smiley:
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6 pairs of ';unbreakable'; 6x4 props ::)
Mobius B lens - Cheers BG!!
8 pairs of unbreakable props:
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Cheers Phil :smiley: I can get FPVing again now
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One set of props? Confident aren';t you? ::)
I got my one set of dal unbracabull props .
Witch was just a test buy to see if Thay came as I only spent £130 and it was free shipping so All is good took 18 days fom punching the button
Quote from: bazzerh on Monday,June 01, 2015, 14:02:04
One set of props? Confident aren';t you? ::)
Still trying different ones on my 250. So far.. HQ5x3 CF6x3 HQ5x4 and now HQ5x4.5 :smiley:
Bullnoses are awesome, have fun!
Yes :sweating:
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HK finally got stock...
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I think the postie got blowed away :hmm:
A Sonar for the APM Phantom Project (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=14012.0).
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An anti vibe mount for an FC which may get used in the APM Phantom and also some of my own design 3D printed parts from Phil (www.makeitbuildit.co.uk (http://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk)) which are to be used as part of a 3rd Axis conversion for my Tarot T2 Gimbal... (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=14038.0)
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And also the Naza V2 for my Alien H4
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I';ve been thinking about getting sonar for my Pix. I';d be interested to know how you get on with it, Paul :smiley:
TBH, i think if i had a Pix i';d have gone straight for LIDAR, yeah sure it';s more expensive but it';s also pretty much cm accurate up to about 30m where sonar does about 5 at best, but sonar is half the price and should work on APM which is why i went for it ;)
Some nice little 5x3 carbon';s, from I can';t remember where..
And some M3 x 25 ally spacers from, yeah, I can';t remember where! It';s great fun buying from China, after a while, everyday is Christmas day. ~~
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Quote from: flybywire on Tuesday,June 02, 2015, 17:03:38
And some M3 x 25 ally spacers from, yeah, I can';t remember where!
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When you find out let me know, especially black ones.
remzibi osd!!!! It';s a clone and has some shoking soldering lol but just needs the iron over the joints
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That';s interesting. How much was it and what GPS is it?
It says it';s a um-28-28 GPS, the whole lot was £29.50 shipped from portsmouth, it';s a stand alone OSD, I got it for my wing, it does have extra adc inputs so I';m going to try to get rssi on it.
I tried it out tonight and it';s f***ing brilliant!!! Having a home arrow and distance from home is great, as is having the height and ground speed, I did set up the battery voltage and timer but seem to have my fatshark cam on NTSC so they were missing off the bottom lol but I';ll get it in PAL for the next go!
My RunCam arrived :)
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Today the postman brought me 1100 cable ties.
Hopefully now I won';t run out.... ever..
Quote from: annikk.exe on Friday,June 05, 2015, 09:12:12
Today the postman brought me 1100 cable ties.
Hopefully now I won';t run out.... ever..
I wouldn';t bet on it ::)
Quote from: atomiclama on Friday,June 05, 2015, 09:13:33
I wouldn';t bet on it ::)
To damn right! Next meet up you go to, see what happens when you happen to say "if anyone needs a cable ties, I';ve got plenty..."
A Storm32 Brushless Gimbal Controller :)
On Wednesday I got a JIYI P2pro flight controller for testing as well.
Cheap 30A esc';s turned up from Hong Kong, ordered 23rd May £16.99 for 4, look ok to me - looks like I might be able to get my HJ 500 on track!!!
Interesting to see what their value for them was for customs!!! ::) ::) ::)
PDB for my APM Phantom project (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=14012.0)
Quick delivery too, 5 days from the USA...
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Using this post (and forum) to justify spending!
Thanks for the chaps in the chat room for recommending the Zippy batteries. I';ll give them a go. Mostly spares and connectors so that I can tidy up wires. And some Lumenier aluminium feet - it';s the only weak point of their QAV250 - this time I';ll remember to loctite them in!
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Brought it yesterday actually.
AXN Floater (with motor and ESC not pictured)
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Second Accucell 6. Found a Ripmax PSU I forgot about and intend to use both Accucells with it. ~~
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4 x T-motor 2206 2000kv from electricwingman, great prices and delivery times also.
Bluetooth adapter for my AlexMos board to make tuning a bit easier in the field :)
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OOOOooo Tiny
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and a refund from PlusNet ~~
so is this, it arrived this morning and its installed ready for testing ::)
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not multi related really but...
new street mesh motobike jacket
new alpinestars street boots
YI cam battery
and a knock off 99p iphone usb charger for the YI cam in orange lol
Motors and props for the APM Phantom project, slowly collecting bits together...
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I finally upgraded my mobi! :D Out with the trusty, 3 year old HTC OneX and in with the HTC One M9. Yes it counts, coz I use it to tune my 250 :p I';d take a photo but I use my phone for photos
I got a Diatone 250 I thinks it';s the blade frame made from none carbon
Fitted all the gubins in about 2 hours and it took 5 battery';s to set the PID s had a little fly and all is good in the world
I';ve received a FY G3 Ultra :smiley: but my Cubicam doesn';t fit :cry
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DAL props for me and a pair of Gavs antennas ::)
CBA with photos today...
VTx Antenna for the 250.
RP-SMA Pigtails for the 250.
New yaw motor for my Gimbal.
Some super sticky velcro for the 250 Batteries and RunCam.
Some velcro battery straps.
:frantic: My Yi Cam arrived today, just need my MicroSD card to arrive now!
A box load of Gemfan 5040';s and a glass build plate for my 3d printer.
Oh yea, and the HK v2 goggles
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Quote from: tupoar on Friday,June 12, 2015, 14:55:11
Oh yea, and the HK v2 goggles
ooh nice, let us know what you think please Tupster ;)
I just (finally) received my X2207S';s. I can fix the Nutty Trifecta now! ::)
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Quote from: Revs on Friday,June 12, 2015, 14:59:38
ooh nice, let us know what you think please Tupster ;)
I just (finally) received my X2207S';s. I can fix the Nutty Trifecta now! ::)
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I had a look at those 2207s a while back, would be interested how they perform.
4x 5gm metal gear sevos, 4x 9gm metal gear servos, 1x 30A HK Blue esc, 1x Super Kinetic airframe to rebuild the one that tip stalled and bin bagged itself - must learn how to stop it doing that!
It didn';t exactly come in the post today but it did come on Saturday
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It';s a Volt 300 Carbon Fibre, I wasn';t going to build a small quad until I saw this design and liked it.
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I';m very pleased with the quality of the materials and the machining of this product and the support.
Quote from: Dino on Friday,June 12, 2015, 19:32:47
I had a look at those 2207s a while back, would be interested how they perform.
They';re awesome little things. I run them with HQ6x4.5 props on 4s any they barely get warm. I';ll be upgrading my 250 to these soon. They';re not much heavier or more costly than the 2204';s! This is them on my Trifecta...
http://youtu.be/9_IX8P9DMv0 (http://youtu.be/9_IX8P9DMv0)
Quote from: Revs on Monday,June 15, 2015, 15:22:44
They';re awesome little things. I run them with HQ6x4.5 props on 4s any they barely get warm. I';ll be upgrading my 250 to these soon. They';re not much heavier or more costly than the 2204';s! This is them on my Trifecta...
http://youtu.be/9_IX8P9DMv0 (http://youtu.be/9_IX8P9DMv0)
wow, that tri looks amazing, very jealous
ON TOPIC: 200 3pin servo housings turned up 100 in a bag, 100 loose in envelope :rolleyes:
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a few goodies for my new build ::) looks like there are a couple of things missing though
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I had my DYS motors and ESC';s and my VTX yesterday along with two batteries for my Alien,
today I should have my new 250 frame and PDB, and vtx ext cable
and tomorrow should be my 4s batteries from HK intl warehouse.
He He build soon
I got 4 cobra 1960kv motors and no frame to put them on! still in germany according to DHL :help:
Quote from: bazzerh on Tuesday,June 16, 2015, 10:23:50
I got 4 cobra 1960kv motors and no frame to put them on! still in germany according to DHL :help:
I got a big parcel that DHL say will get here today, but its still in germany. Can';t wait
whoo hoo got my frame and pdb,
let the fun begin
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Happy Birthday to me :hbd:
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Quote from: tupoar on Tuesday,June 16, 2015, 18:09:49
Happy Birthday to me :hbd:
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Yes! Happy days! now you';ll never lose the lobster
Quote from: tupoar on Tuesday,June 16, 2015, 18:09:49
Happy Birthday to me :hbd:
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Sweet, how much and where from? I want one, beepers are just too quiet to be reliable :laugh:
Quote from: Rammylad on Monday,June 15, 2015, 14:40:58
It';s a Volt 300 Carbon Fibre, I wasn';t going to build a small quad until I saw this design and liked it.
Ooo that';s a bit different got a linky???
Quote from: Rustydiver on Wednesday,May 27, 2015, 20:54:18
I wouldn';t know I';m in Italy at the moment but sure the nice man have taken back a few gimbal motors and other bits n bobs back to the post office to look after for me but in the meantime here';s the view I have to look out on.
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That';d be an amazing place for a race! (if you could get around the massive buildings blocking signal)
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Six days from Singapore, not bad.
Now just got to wait for the ESCs to get soldering.
Quote from: JT on Tuesday,June 16, 2015, 18:56:30
Sweet, how much and where from? I want one, beepers are just too quiet to be reliable :laugh:
My Mrs works round the corner from the head office ~~
http://www.loc8tor.com/uk/everyday/loc8tor-lite.html?SID=6da6158acf15c46367512a2494c1e56a&___store=everyday_uk (http://www.loc8tor.com/uk/everyday/loc8tor-lite.html?SID=6da6158acf15c46367512a2494c1e56a&___store=everyday_uk)
Quote from: tupoar on Tuesday,June 16, 2015, 19:10:11
My Mrs works round the corner from the head office ~~
http://www.loc8tor.com/uk/everyday/loc8tor-lite.html?SID=6da6158acf15c46367512a2494c1e56a&___store=everyday_uk (http://www.loc8tor.com/uk/everyday/loc8tor-lite.html?SID=6da6158acf15c46367512a2494c1e56a&___store=everyday_uk)
Cheers tups, ordered one ~~
Don';t forget the waterproof cases!
Quote from: tupoar on Tuesday,June 16, 2015, 19:31:33
Don';t forget the waterproof cases!
I';m not going swimming with it lol
Are they very sensitive to moistness??
Apparently they can be. Not sure tbh but for £5-6 extra, it';s worth not risking it.
Quote from: tupoar on Tuesday,June 16, 2015, 19:56:31
Apparently they can be. Not sure tbh but for £5-6 extra, it';s worth not risking it.
true ~~
great things them lo8tors I have had them for ages now saved me losing a quad or two and hours of searching. I have crashed them into mud and soaking wet grass and never had a problem with them but I may have just been lucky lol
Quote from: gavnthat on Tuesday,June 16, 2015, 20:37:00
great things them lo8tors I have had them for ages now saved me losing a quad or two and hours of searching. I have crashed them into mud and soaking wet grass and never had a problem with them but I may have just been lucky lol
Just don';t put them in your pocket and forget about them eh Gav?? :laugh:
haha yeah thought I was going mad looking for that !!! just couldnt work it out :laugh:
A bucket load of Gemfan 5045s I have no recollection of ordering...
AND a Roman Maiden costume for my daughter';s Roman day at school.
Cheap goggles from MyMemory £15
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I got my dal props from make it build it today
And credit were its due
I orderd lunchtime yesterday and Thay were here lunchtime today
Prity good I recon
A set off aluminium arms for my hex.
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Quote from: Rustydiver on Friday,June 19, 2015, 12:55:11
A set off aluminium arms for my hex.
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Is that for a flamewheel?
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Not the most exciting of deliveries, but means plenty more flight time for me :D
Quote from: PropsToYou on Friday,June 19, 2015, 13:13:42
Is that for a flamewheel?
Yes it is for my dji f550.
I';ve got the aeroxcraft gimbal and landing legs fitted but when I rebuild it I';m going to see if I can somehow make them removable so I can loose all the weight and not fly with the camera fixed onto it every time.
Quote from: Rustydiver on Friday,June 19, 2015, 15:02:47
Yes it is for my dji f550.
I';ve got the aeroxcraft gimbal and landing legs fitted but when I rebuild it I';m going to see if I can somehow make them removable so I can loose all the weight and not fly with the camera fixed onto it every time.
Fantastic! I';ve also got the AeroxCraft landing gear on my F550 (Have to say, very impressed with it!), along with a zenmuse gimbal.
Would definitely be interested to see if/how you get on with making the landing gear easily removable as I';d be interested in doing the same, providing it was 100% secure when it is fitted. :tongue:
Also would be very interested in hearing if you get much of a reduction in vibrations with those new arms?
he delivered a nice flip32+ in a case and some more unbreakable props, snot coloured this time.
I';ve recently been thinking of ways of removing my landing gear too, seems to be a common theme here...
Parrot Bebop and Sky controller F. O. C. [emoji2]
http://youtu.be/F9WwYH3etyY
Quote from: PropsToYou on Friday,June 19, 2015, 15:39:51
Fantastic! I';ve also got the AeroxCraft landing gear on my F550 (Have to say, very impressed with it!), along with a zenmuse gimbal.
Would definitely be interested to see if/how you get on with making the landing gear easily removable as I';d be interested in doing the same, providing it was 100% secure when it is fitted. :tongue:
Also would be very interested in hearing if you get much of a reduction in vibrations with those new arms?
Didn';t get any vibrations with the plastic arms would be inserting to see if I do with the ally arms.
I only ended up getting them as I won the monthly draw with aeroxcraft and got a £100 girt voucher.
THuG frame and THUG props :) I am now a sponsored pilot :D
Had my SP RACING F3 FC through yesterday. Yet to test it.
My tiny mic V2 turned up today ordered it from RMRC on Monday which pretty good going.
A Bluetooth CC3D adaptor from MakeItBuildIt.
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Thanks Phil :)
State of the ark IBM thinkpad T42. Apparently the only way you can get a laptop with 2 PCMCIA slots.
Servo and Rx for the Satancopter and new arm for the RD290 mini hex
:smiley:
:laugh:
A set of traffic cones and roll of barrier tape from screwfix ready for CAA flight test.
Quote from: Panther on Saturday,June 20, 2015, 23:59:09
Link please?
Thanks
They';ve gone up now :( http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Gadgets/Soyan/Soyan-Universal-VR-Virtual-Reality-3D-Video-Headset-For-4-to-6-inch-Smartphones?utm_campaign=Soyan+Universal+VR+Headset&utm_source=emailCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content= (http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Gadgets/Soyan/Soyan-Universal-VR-Virtual-Reality-3D-Video-Headset-For-4-to-6-inch-Smartphones?utm_campaign=Soyan+Universal+VR+Headset&utm_source=emailCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=)
Mr Postie delivered these from Canada.
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More Dal props and some DYS 1306 motors...
More POWER!
4 more 35c Zippy 4s batteries for the new 250,
::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Some 30A Afro ESCs, AcroNaze32 and an QA250(ZMR) frame just landed :smiley: I can make a start on the 4s monster quad now!
With a trip to the peak district coming up, I thought this would be a wise investment...
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some styrospray 1000.
going to coat my packaging foam gws p40 with it..
normally do the brown paper coating,but thought id give this stuff a try..
Technically didn';t arrive today but finally finished today
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Cheap gimbal from banggood, seems to work quite well out the box.
Flip32 & 5v 12v Bec PDB... Let the build commence! ::)
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Four of these... but still no aircraft to stick them in.. :angry:
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Quote from: Paul01 on Friday,June 26, 2015, 11:14:27
Cheap gimbal from banggood, seems to work quite well out the box.
Got a link / model number please? I need a small cheap gimbal that just works.
Quote from: teslahed on Friday,June 26, 2015, 11:39:51
Got a link / model number please? I need a small cheap gimbal that just works.
I';ve got one I';m not using buddy. PM me when you get a sec ~~
Annnnnnnnnnd...... Quanum DIY goggles from parcelforce ::)
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Today';s delivery is some StarBrite Liquid Electrical Tape :) been meaning to get some of this stuff for weeks!
Quote from: teslahed on Friday,June 26, 2015, 11:39:51
Got a link / model number please? I need a small cheap gimbal that just works.
Hi Telsa, for the price I';m impressed not had it on the quad yet. I';ve tested it with a GoPro 4 Black
Eachine light 2d Gimbal (http://www.banggood.com/Light-FPV-Brushless-Gimbal-wMotors-Controller-For-DJI-Phantom-p-968168.html?p=AE06071049009201501G)
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LEDS to complete the pentacopter ~~
Bluetooth module so I can tune from my phone, finally!
Quote from: Yellow on Friday,June 26, 2015, 18:28:18
Bluetooth module so I can tune from my phone, finally!
Is this the CC3D one?
Postman brought me this Friday, needless to say its not staying
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I got one of these for my 330... building a Phantomstein.
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2 x TS5828 600mw mini vtx units
1 x FRSKY receiver forget what model but the small one without telemetry lol -
kitting out me old faithful DIY build from 2011 with new rx, vtx and fpv cam
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Quote from: Slobberdog57 on Tuesday,June 30, 2015, 11:43:48
Postman brought me this Friday, needless to say its not staying
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I have often wonder how we return faulty lipo';s being as we cannot post them.
absolutely bugger all :(
Something, but I won';t be sure till I get home :waiting:
Though I doubt it will have involved Singapore Post :frantic:
My new router so I can finally get my "real" Internet back on. Unfortunately I';m still 3 skin-burning, throat drying, aircon-void hours drive away from home.
180 frame from phil (makeitbuildit). my next thaught with it sat on top of my (still not finished) hammer 240 was, "how the f*^" am i going to get everything on it!.
2 x multistar 10000 6s lipo from hobbyking uk ..2 days for delivery .
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These are for my tarot x6 with multistar 5008 motors on s900 props .
Quote from: ckiffkool on Wednesday,July 01, 2015, 17:37:30
2 x multistar 10000 6s lipo from hobbyking uk ..2 days for delivery .
Those lipo';s will have enough power to start my Fiat Panda car. :o
Yesterday brought me a batch of 5x3 props (lots of green reverse rotation ones in particular) and a X8R antenna mount.
Now if Singapore Post would get their finger out I could get the 450 back into the air.
A pair of Birkenstocks for the Mrs... nada for me... Bar Steward!
X50 AeroXcraft arms for my 650.
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a pigtail and a mini 200mw VTx with a bloody RP-SMA connector ffs :laugh:
Little bar steward brought me a £31.00 duty/tax bill from Fedex for a £95.00 order from HobbyKing....Ggggrrrrrr.
Quote from: kilby on Wednesday,July 01, 2015, 19:58:21
Yesterday brought me a batch of 5x3 props (lots of green reverse rotation ones in particular) and a X8R antenna mount.
If you need any more I have a load for sale in the classifieds :smiley:
Postie just brought me a couple of HK 12v/4.5A regs for mi 250 cam/vtx. Nothing exciting.
A set of Skew Planner wheel antenna from Gav. They look brilliant, thanks for getting them made and sent so quickly. The postman should also be bring me a set of Quanum v2 googles today too ::)
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Quote from: Revs on Thursday,July 02, 2015, 10:43:04
If you need any more I have a load for sale in the classifieds :smiley:
Sadly I spent money on Monday which means that I will never be allowed to spend money ever again.
Well apart from another FrSky receiver, some 2200 (or larger) high C rating batteries and a lot of 7x3.5 props.
And perhaps another vtx & board cam.
And some ....
I had better stop now
Monitor finally arrived... After 3 weeks!
Little test while it charges. I thought I had fried my camera or something. Brilliant quality.
Two replacement KISS 12a ESCs arrived today.
Flyduino kept their word.. although it took a very long time to arrive.
Overcraft PDB V3 for my next rebuild so all i need to do now is measure the distance between the main support holes and then see which ZMR250 it fits. :smiley:
Today my Multistar 250 case arrived, it';s gonna need some mods to fit the Emax 250...
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And also my Quanum V2 ';Goggles';...
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I';ll get them put together later on today... I';ve not flown in ages really, gimbal frustrations and lack of time has had me curb my stuff for a few weeks, hopefully the arrival of these bits will at least get me out doing some FPV practice, i think the Alien and Gimbal might need a change of direction now as (yet again) i';m fed up with it lol
Hew Haw as I have been waiting 2 weeks on my order coming from HK :cry :cry :cry
a couple of buzzers for my naze, courtesy of Revs on the board cheers!
The electronic postman brought me an email with this link http://youtu.be/Fcf6F1-n6y0 (http://youtu.be/Fcf6F1-n6y0)
I ended up buying a ready built because boychild knocked my soldering iron over (and then stood on it) so the Armattan build service was cheaper than a new iron.
Needless to say I can';t wait, for a 258 it looks quite big and the 7 inch props should make it interesting
Quote from: kilby on Saturday,July 04, 2015, 14:26:08
The electronic postman brought me an email with this link https://youtu.be/Fcf6F1-n6y0
I ended up buying a ready built because boychild knocked my soldering iron over (and then stood on it) so the Armattan build service was cheaper than a new iron.
Needless to say I can';t wait, for a 258 it looks quite big and the 7 inch props should make it interesting
That';s pretty impressive! Does he do an instruction video for every customer that buys a BNF kit from him?
I';ve
been drooling over had the pleasure of handling a few of the Armattan frames at Phil';s stand at Weston (including the one you ordered). The finish and quality is something else. You';ll be very pleased, I';m sure. ~~
Quote from: quadfather on Saturday,July 04, 2015, 15:10:12
That';s pretty impressive! Does he do an instruction video for every customer that buys a BNF kit from him?
I';ve been drooling over had the pleasure of handling a few of the Armattan frames at Phil';s stand at Weston (including the one you ordered). The finish and quality is something else. You';ll be very pleased, I';m sure. ~~
As far as I can tell yes (he sent me a couple of other 258 videos when I was thinking about ordering)
Well thinking about it a customer with all is fingers attached is a happier customer ;)
I';ve been wanting one for almost 2 years (they used to be aluminium) and I just decided to bite the bullet on Tuesday afternoon.
Still have to order an RX and some 2200 Lipos but haven';t had time :(
Still hopefully the postie will be here soon (bloody 12th July closures are close)
2 Screamy lost model alarms, 2 more M8N GPS modules, FTDI-GPS cable, 4 GPS pucks and a new external compass module.
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Quote from: Dek on Saturday,July 04, 2015, 18:15:21
2 Screamy lost model alarms, 2 more M8N GPS modules, FTDI-GPS cable, 4 GPS pucks and a new external compass module.
Well keep us up to date with the Screamy as they could be useful
Today my ZMR250 v2 frame and PDB turned up overall the PDB looks fine. Will put it on the bench later and check soldering
quality.
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Nothing, because I was at the allotment when postie arrived. Roll on 7am tomorrow.
Everything has turned up at once today :smiley: I';ve got everything I need to complete the 4s 250 quad now![attachimg=1]
My ZMR V2 + LED board cam mount has dropped this morning!
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Is that one of the fpvmodel ones, Tup?
It is indeed mate. Will add it to my build log.
Quote from: tupoar on Tuesday,July 07, 2015, 10:55:01
My ZMR V2 + LED board cam mount has dropped this morning!
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well im hoping mine turns up today then tup, if it dont you should send me yours ~~
Yea no worr... wait, WHAT??
Just some 850mah batteries from hobbyking in preparation for my 180 build when it turns up - Probably next week if the estimated ready date of 10th July is correct :)
Dragonflyer 1806 motors, seem nice quality for the price
60A ESC for my Gemini and one of these:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__64679__Durafly_8482_EFX_Racer_High_Performance_Sports_Model_PnF_Yellow_Edition_UK_Warehouse_.html (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__64679__Durafly_8482_EFX_Racer_High_Performance_Sports_Model_PnF_Yellow_Edition_UK_Warehouse_.html)
A new frame for me to play with ::)
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__78517__Scarab_360_Folding_FPV_QuadCopter_With_Isolated_Cam_Mount_And_FR4_and_CNC_Alloy_Construction_KIT_.html (http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__78517__Scarab_360_Folding_FPV_QuadCopter_With_Isolated_Cam_Mount_And_FR4_and_CNC_Alloy_Construction_KIT_.html)
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I feel a build log coming on.
FrSky D4R-II
waiting on the parcelforce truck now :(
And the Armattan delivery too
The most exciting of all deliveries...
WASHERS
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Hopefully a set of Gav';s skews!!! C';mon postie!
Quote from: PropsToYou on Wednesday,July 08, 2015, 10:04:08
The most exciting of all deliveries...
WASHERS
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Hope they sort out your prop tightening issue.
Some lipos for the 4s 250 :smiley: Been using the A-Spec';s up to now, I hope these will perform as well..
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DVR now need to replace the BNC video connectors for Phono';s or phono';s on the Vrx for BNC';s :hmm: :smiley:
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Quote from: Nige8021 on Wednesday,July 08, 2015, 11:22:41
DVR now need to replace the BNC video connectors for Phono';s or phono';s on the Vrx for BNC';s :hmm: :smiley:
Would love to know how you get on with the DVR.
Quote from: ched999uk on Wednesday,July 08, 2015, 11:29:36
Would love to know how you get on with the DVR.
Same, look forward to seeing some taster video. Was it pricey?
Quote from: ched999uk on Wednesday,July 08, 2015, 10:39:08
Hope they sort out your prop tightening issue.
Fantastically! Tighter than Skruge on pay day
32ch vtx and my recalibrated gimbal (thanks Rommie) ::)
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Hobbyking delivery finally turned up
2 x 2200 3S 35-70c LiPo
1 x Afro linker
1 x Packet of battery use stickers
Now where';s those ESC';s from RC Timer and my big item
Quote from: kilby on Wednesday,July 08, 2015, 12:57:19
1 x Afro linker
I';m waiting for one too from them... :whistling:
Quote from: arturios on Wednesday,July 08, 2015, 13:04:33
I';m waiting for one too from them... :whistling:
Sort of wish I had bought a couple as there';s always somebody in dire need of one when HK don';t have them in stock (which is all the bloody time)
Quote from: PropsToYou on Wednesday,July 08, 2015, 11:31:06
Same, look forward to seeing some taster video. Was it pricey?
Ebay £17.99 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261710246845?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261710246845?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Only downside is it only records in 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 :( I';ll try and bodge the connections together and see what the quality is like
Quote from: kilby on Wednesday,July 08, 2015, 13:28:19
Sort of wish I had bought a couple as there';s always somebody in dire need of one when HK don';t have them in stock (which is all the bloody time)
That thought did cross my mind too.
And as if by magic, ParcelForce turn up with:
Afro linker & crimping tool.
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Now all I need are my Dys 1806 motors.
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Quote from: Nige8021 on Wednesday,July 08, 2015, 13:38:16
Ebay £17.99 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261710246845?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261710246845?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Only downside is it only records in 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 :( I';ll try and bodge the connections together and see what the quality is like
Haha, I love how they';ve got away with putting ';Low bitrate'; as a feature :rofl:
That said, I';m very tempted by one of these! Definitely keep us posted. What';re you powering with?
This is a little something I saw on eBay last week. Wasn';t expecting much for £18 delivered but I';ve just been having a play and it';s quite good fun :smiley:
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Quote from: PropsToYou on Wednesday,July 08, 2015, 14:18:17
Haha, I love how they';ve got away with putting ';Low bitrate'; as a feature :rofl:
That said, I';m very tempted by one of these! Definitely keep us posted. What';re you powering with?
Just posted a video in http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=14570.0 (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=14570.0)
Powering it with a 3S that also powers the Vrx & screens/goggles
One feature I like is you can either have it on continuous record or as soon as it detects a movement in the video feed
A bunch of things:
Xiaomi Yi cam ::)
Now to work out how to use the thing, my Chinese isn';t too hot!
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Some lovely new props from Phil and a new VTX for my 250 from Bangood :)
BNC to Phono adapters for the DVR I received earlier this week :smiley:
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Quote from: Nige8021 on Saturday,July 11, 2015, 11:21:35
BNC to Phono adapters for the DVR I received earlier this week :smiley:
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Snap lol, my connectors come Monday, but the DVR just turned up an hour ago :)
Finally a hubsan X4 to get me started. Not bothered with a pic as I';m sure you guys have seen more than a fair share. Guard also came and the box is in a horrific state so hoping it all still works. Still waiting on the spare batteries but it';s time to see if I will be able to fly one of these things....exciting
Nothing :(
Can I do a pre-emptive delivery?
Just saw the missus has ordered me a genuine 3DR Pix from Unmanned Tech for my birthday, hint dropping can now cease ;D
Came home from a weeks holiday today to ...
And ...
The props and keyring were free
Yesterday 3x CC3D Atoms,and today 1x Diamond SRH 771 UHF aerial :smiley:
Oh and a transmitter mod
Quote from: Dek on Saturday,July 11, 2015, 18:15:59
Can I do a pre-emptive delivery?
Just saw the missus has ordered me a genuine 3DR Pix from Unmanned Tech for my birthday, hint dropping can now cease ;D
Hmm wonder if my wife will something like that for my 50th ..... doubt it :thumbdown:
Not got nothing yet But waiting on a Radiolink at9 transmitter which hopefully be on a plane around now, and few items lipo charger and two lipo batteries from hobbyking which should arrive tomorrow, hopefully ill be able reconfigure the naza lite at weekend on the diatone white sheepp
All the bits for my 180 quad, thanks Philtrum :)
Will post some pics later. The build might get promoted above my 2 hex re-builds that seem to be taking forever. I just wanna get them done and sold on now as I';m bored with them!
More nothing (but considering the bank holiday isn';t over till tomorrow it';s not surprising)
Needless to say I';m waiting on something that was last reported as being in Heathrow on Thursday night
I got these little clove leafs for a better experience
And I thought I would try out a new brand of battery to see how it held up so far after two runs all is fine
well he tried to bring my AXN glider jet plank thing but i was out at the NEC all day, damn hobbyking and their 24hr delivery, its never 24hr until today! might write a strongly worded letter or something...
A big box of THuG props, which are soon to be cut down into 5x4.5 bullnose.
Yet another pile of props!
Hopefully that should be me sorted for at least another .... week?
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An emax 250 pro kit courtesy of my lovely wife. [emoji106]
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Quote from: Roccodog on Tuesday,July 14, 2015, 23:14:01
An emax 250 nighthawk kit courtesy of my lovely wife. [emoji106]
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You';ll bloody love it dude!! :)
Quote from: bazzerh on Tuesday,July 14, 2015, 18:42:44
well he tried to bring my AXN glider jet plank thing but i was out at the NEC all day, damn hobbyking and their 24hr delivery, its never 24hr until today! might write a strongly worded letter or something...
I would, damned inconsiderate ;)
Yesterday, my postman was actually Phil from MakeItBuildIt who handed my Rotor Evolution Decker frame. It';s so purdy!! ::)
Just landed... a silly big lipo for my tri and some Quanum V2';s, partly as a backup but mostly just out of curiosity..
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Lucky me
An Icharger 4010
2 x Tattu 12000mAh 6s lipo';s
3 x pairs of Tmotor 14 x 4.8 props off E bay, Bargain!
4 server power supplies 1000w
Quote from: Desmoboy on Wednesday,July 15, 2015, 10:13:08
3 x pairs of Tmotor 14 x 4.8 props off E bay, Bargain!
ooh, I use those and I';ve just damaged one. How much and do you have a link, please?
my BNC to Phono connectors came :) can now start using the DVR properly :)
The Armatan 258 V-Tail has turned up at last
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Now I just want to go home and get the RX installed and my transmitter bound to it
Very nice Rob,may I wish you a great maiden with it tonight and many hours of happy flying,Marty and the borrowed doggie, :scotland:
Don';t know how this happened to come about - must have been down to Old Rosie ::) ::) ::)
Quote from: DarrellW on Wednesday,July 15, 2015, 18:09:04
Don';t know how this happened to come about - must have been down to Old Rosie ::) ::) ::)
Thought you were forbidden from the sauce Darrell? :laugh:
Quote from: JT on Wednesday,July 15, 2015, 18:29:21
Thought you were forbidden from the sauce Darrell? :laugh:
Just trying to make excuses ::) ::) ::)
i';ve wanted one for ages but didn';t want the old version, there were a few silly weaknesses that have been sorted on this one -saw it for £125 posted, our lms is asking £139.99, and they wonder why we don';t buy off them!!!
Two RCTimer 30A Opto ESCs for the Fat Bird
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I got an AXN floater jet plane thing, servos, glass fibre tape and batteries for it. Have now built it and am looking at it a bit scared. wish i could fly it FPV! I';ll let the glue dry and give it a chuck tomorrow.
also got some addressable LEDS to play with and some small COB type LEDS
also got a pair of crimpers for doing co-axial cable connections. going to experiment with some bulkheads for my antennae.
planes are so easy baz but just remember they don';t hover lol
Quote from: Rommie on Wednesday,July 15, 2015, 20:46:41
planes are so easy baz but just remember they don';t hover lol
i';ll stick a camera pointing where the wheels usually are and try to prop hang it. no gyro tho, might be tricky
USB adaptor but can';t get my computer to recognise it and can';t find any drivers :(
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Quote from: bazzerh on Wednesday,July 15, 2015, 20:48:21
i';ll stick a camera pointing where the wheels usually are and try to prop hang it. no gyro tho, might be tricky
get yourself a decent autopilot in it for stab and RTH, my fly dream do a good one and also RVosd I have an rvosd in my skywalker and its ace all in one osd and autopilot
Hasn';t come today, but yesterday.....
Backlight for my 9X, can see the screen now!
Replacement roller switch for the DX6i, it';s so small I thought the envelope was empty!
Quote from: bazzerh on Wednesday,July 15, 2015, 20:25:17
I got an AXN floater jet plane thing, servos, glass fibre tape and batteries for it. Have now built it and am looking at it a bit scared. wish i could fly it FPV! I';ll let the glue dry and give it a chuck tomorrow.
There';s something soul soothing about flying a plane that quads can';t touch. I was instantly hooked, I';m sure you';ll love it, have fun :smiley:
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,July 16, 2015, 08:34:00
There';s something soul soothing about flying a plane that quads can';t touch. I was instantly hooked, I';m sure you';ll love it, have fun :smiley:
+1 for that, nothing like floating around with the Buzzards doing their thing (being inquisitive), it';s really relaxing at times plus there';s the flight times - up in the air for 30mins plus on a 3S 2200 with my easystar (bit like the axn).
Quote from: DarrellW on Thursday,July 16, 2015, 09:13:22
+1 for that, nothing like floating around with the Buzzards doing their thing (being inquisitive), it';s really relaxing at times plus there';s the flight times - up in the air for 30mins plus on a 3S 2200 with my easystar (bit like the axn).
Funny you should say that. I';m off to pick up a Radian Pro these evening. Can';t wait to chill in the sun with the plane floating on the updraft at Castle Hill. Bliss :smiley:
Can you stop now please. You';re all making me want a plane, and I';m broke!
i can sell you one cheap lol i got 4 at the min
Sainsbury coupons... addressed to her!
Wasn';t today, but my voltage alarm. Took it out it';s case to make it easier to attach.
Quote from: Rommie on Thursday,July 16, 2015, 14:46:39
i can sell you one cheap lol i got 4 at the min
Thank you, but a bit difficult to smuggle past the missus - could result in limb loss/genital mutilation whilst I sleep :o
Quote from: Gandhi on Thursday,July 16, 2015, 16:27:00
Thank you, but a bit difficult to smuggle past the missus - could result in limb loss/genital mutilation whilst I sleep :o
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Postie has been again ::)
Zippy A tail and Funcub ally mount ::)
Oh I';m interested to see how the A tail behaves.
Nothing Again today, Waiting on a hobbyking order which was on 24hr express service on the 14th parcelforce didn';t have enough time to post it yesterday bit of a contradiction service express 24hr and don';t have enough time. can';t lodge a complaint with parcelforce due to me not being the customer and hobbyking just shouted me the shipping terms 2-5 days which i told them well its not express 24hr service then is it but parcelforce is 24 hour express service you use. doesn';t help that i live in shared accom and training my brain to wake up for knocks on main door because been on nights it';s been a bit of yoyo sleep. My consignment from china nearly arrived before this dam uk warehouse express 24hr
Noooooooo need to stay off the internet, far too easy to spend money and buy shiny things.
Forgot about the other box!!!! If its not shiny does it still count?
Got my lc filter and buzzer today from china, took a couple of weeks but a fraction of the cost of the ones from fleabay. Lets upgrade the 250 fpv now :)
Also a new mains lipo charger is here too after i blew up my hobbyking one which was connected to an old pc psu.. one of the leads accidently grounded against the psu case!
Does anyone else have half of their parcels sent to work and other half home? That way the mrs doesnt wonder where all the new parts are coming from but hides the amount of stuff you buy!
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Quote from: NorcoT on Friday,July 17, 2015, 09:15:17
Does anyone else have half of their parcels sent to work and other half home? That way the mrs doesnt wonder where all the new parts are coming from but hides the amount of stuff you buy!
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Nothing gets sent home... EVER!
Indeed. I get some funny looks from the girls on the reception desk at work and my MD is constantly asking exactly what the hell I';m building.
Never anyone at home to receive parcels anyways :whistling:
A load of spare nuts and bolts and a chinese vtx for my f450. Most exciting of all was a budle of stickers for my flight cases from hobbymounts.co.uk after i cheekily asked them for some freebies on Instagram lol.
Quote from: tupoar on Friday,July 17, 2015, 10:01:38
Nothing gets sent home... EVER!
First rule of the build club
Quote from: kilby on Friday,July 17, 2015, 13:29:24
First rule of the build club
You don';t talk about build club
::)
My ammo box arrived today. Looking forward to converting this into a secure charging cage
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4 Multistar 10.0 4s delivered last week. 30% off this week .. drat and double drat!
Quote from: RCJardin on Sunday,July 19, 2015, 20:50:31
4 Multistar 10.0 4s delivered last week. 30% off this week .. drat and double drat!
Where';s the 30% off?
I received an email advert from Hobbyking not Hobbywing.
I just ordered 2 x 10000mah 4s for £26.57 each
Self-adhesive Red LED strips and a Xiaomi Yi arrived this morning. ^_^
Virgin media Bill
..... k';all
Naze32 and pixhawk FC ~~
Pixhawk power module with the wrong connectors :angry:
The perils of ebay.
4x DYS BL20SA (These things are tiny) RotoGeeks saved for other quad.
Fatshark 700TVL CMOS Camera
Naze Acro
XT60 Pigtail
Micro MinimOSD.
FRSKY D4R-II
Things I have everything apart from another VTX.
Quote from: tkboyle on Monday,July 20, 2015, 14:05:41
4x DYS BL20SA (These things are tiny) RotoGeeks saved for other quad.
Fatshark 700TVL CMOS Camera
Naze Acro
XT60 Pigtail
Micro MinimOSD.
FRSKY D4R-II
Things I have everything apart from another VTX.
Ok, you win today';s delivery comparisons :p
Quote from: PropsToYou on Monday,July 20, 2015, 14:28:04
Ok, you win today';s delivery comparisons :p
I don';t think so. My neighbor had his vortex turn up today. Boooooooo :cry
If you can guess what turned up in the post today from the description and instructions you might* win a small prize!
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* Your prize is an internet hug from a grumpy looking man with a beard, in a bad shirt.
Quote from: Gandhi on Monday,July 20, 2015, 15:54:54
If you can guess what turned up in the post today from the description and instructions you might* win a small prize!
* Your prize is an internet hug from a grumpy looking man with a beard, in a bad shirt.
Looks like something to clean a soldering iron tip? Or do you want a more specific answer?
You win :)
But did you have to use google translate?
I suspect that';s how the copywriter got the english translation of the chinese on the packaging!
Quote from: Gandhi on Monday,July 20, 2015, 16:38:06
You win :)
But did you have to use google translate?
I suspect that';s how the copywriter got the english translation of the chinese on the packaging!
Ahhh, got to love the Chinglish ::)
SkyRc Imax B6 AC charger.
Bix 3 to replace my 3rd or 4th tragically-murdered AXN Floater!
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ESC32 Let';s see how it goes
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New 1500mahs arrived. Waiting on my XT60 power lead and charging lead now. Bit of a size difference and weight difference.
Quote from: Chippercheese on Tuesday,July 21, 2015, 00:39:57
Bix 3 to replace my 3rd or 4th tragically-murdered AXN Floater!
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Bloody hell! Is that a Dreamcast I see there?! :laugh: Lovely floor too
Enjoy the new plane :smiley:
::)
A 2Kg CO2 fire extinguisher - just in case.....
At last my gem fan 5045 over 4 weeks to get here from servilzone but it was free post
Armattan FPV Rev 2 Tilt ::)
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Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,July 21, 2015, 11:43:24
Bloody hell! Is that a Dreamcast I see there?! :laugh: Lovely floor too
Enjoy the new plane :smiley:
Love my Dreamcast, me! ::)
Nothing... Again..... :o
No Xiaomi Cam, No props
How far is China exactly??
Quote from: MP66 on Tuesday,July 21, 2015, 20:25:42
Nothing... Again..... :o
Same... nada, niet, nic, 没什么, absolute sweet FA, thats what I got today! :hmm:
Not rc related but today I got a new electric shaver cause I managed to break my old one by twirling it about to dry it after wet shaving with it - the head flew off and smashed.
Not worth repairing it so I ordered a nice shiny new Panasonic one from Shavers uk
(highly recommended - excellent prices and free delivery).
I got an FRSky L9R rx and a XJT module to talk to it :cool:
Just a battery
A multistar 10000mah 4s one.
Going to fit into my old car as a space battery :tongue:(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi138.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq248%2Frustydiver%2F38D609D8-17F7-4A3C-95F3-B7B69FB8688F_zpsaa8x8alh.jpg&hash=7584c68d87484ede7412745dd0409bcca2799a29) (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/rustydiver/media/38D609D8-17F7-4A3C-95F3-B7B69FB8688F_zpsaa8x8alh.jpg.html)
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x2
Quote from: Kellarly on Tuesday,July 21, 2015, 19:36:13
Armattan FPV Rev 2 Tilt ::)
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Oooh I like
Extension arms for my 550
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the wrong sd card :banghead: :banghead:
stupid amazon sellers, i want to use my gopro!!
Two frames a 450 and. 330
I received lots yesterday yyyaaayyy
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Quote from: kilby on Tuesday,July 21, 2015, 22:17:47
Oooh I like
Nearly built now. Build thread will go up tomorrow :smiley:
Replacement tactile switches for taranis
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Plus desoldering kit
The waterproof case for my Yi arrived today..
Arduino nano and a replacement esc for the one I popped yesterday. My own fault, left the battery connected whilst trying to flash with a usbasp. I should learn to stop when I';m tired.
Quote from: PropsToYou on Friday,July 24, 2015, 00:11:10
Shenmue? :p
Do you know of a place where sailors hang out?
Nothing Quad related but, my wedding ring arrived! Don';t like your usual gold of silver bands, so I went for this. :frantic:
oh dear, no quad related ever now! :laugh:
Quote from: Chippercheese on Friday,July 24, 2015, 00:32:00
Do you know of a place where sailors hang out?
I';m guessing you';ve seen this? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/ (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/) ($6.3m raised)
A pressie from Uncle Rommie!
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Mry Cobra 2206 2100kv and some G10 sheets for new frame goodness :)
Quote from: tupoar on Friday,July 24, 2015, 14:14:02
A pressie from Uncle Rommie!
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Thank you I';m here all week
Quanum V2 Goggles, cheap cloverleaf antennas, and a HobbyKing 250 case ::)
Quote from: ched999uk on Friday,July 24, 2015, 17:07:27
Quanum V2 Goggles, cheap cloverleaf antennas, and a HobbyKing 250 case ::)
Interesting to see what you think of them mate. :smiley:
Quote from: davethepitch on Friday,July 24, 2015, 17:24:18
Interesting to see what you think of them mate. :smiley:
First impressions: http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=14574.msg132075#new (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=14574.msg132075#new)
More spare props
Time to give these 5040';s a run for their money. Thanks Phil!
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HQ give-away. ~~
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Quote from: quadfather on Saturday,July 25, 2015, 12:10:16
HQ give-away. ~~
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got mine today also. also had a 25mw vtx arrive, only ordered it 10 days ago from bg.
Quote from: quadfather on Saturday,July 25, 2015, 12:10:16
HQ give-away. ~~
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Mine arrive this morning ~~
Oh yea, a battery strap from RadioC too! ~~
Nuts. Just nuts. Prop nuts to be precise. Might be able to fly my 180 now :)
I';m at that point of the month now where I start to worry about food and look hungrily at my lipos......
A couple of HK 3ch video switchers that I ordered from HKEU about 2 weeks ago! :smiley:
Finally... 1806 motors arrived 3pm last Saturday... Just collected from depo! May the upgrades begin ::)
I am expecting this week to be Christmas Week - several Chinese Reindeer should be circling overhead ... ::)
One of Gav';s mighty fine skews with rp-sma for my ET200 vTx that adorns my Armattan.
Today was an OpenPilot Revolution Nano from readymaderc.com to go with a set of Headplay goggles that came last week.
Feeling rather jealous just around about ... now ::)
Congrats. Do let us know how that new little Revo goes. Its is on my list of wants ~~
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A little 808 non HD version camera. Ging to use it to record fights/crashes till I get a bit more confident to use my sj4000.
Only took 5 days from AliExpress!!! Amazed how fast it arrived.
As expected, most but not all of my stuff arrived today ...
2 x Flip32+ from BangGood UK warehouse - these now come in their own injection moulded cases, and spare single row pins to hook up the not-often used ports. They';re now loaded up with the latest stable Cleanflight
2 x ZMR250 PDB bottom plates by Diatone, nice, simple, tidy power layout and LEDs
1 x Tamron lens hood - the originally sent the wrong size with the new lens, and a prepaid returns label
Still waiting for a ship-load of stuff :smiley:
My Yi came last Thursday.. :beer2:
And today 2 new PZ0420 to replace the cheapo Eachine cameras..
The post should be at home with the new sc cards tonight too :azn
Well, I thought at £70 each it would be rude not to :tongue:
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a few bits out of the pile I ordered,
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Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,July 28, 2015, 09:59:47
Well, I thought at £70 each it would be rude not to :tongue:
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You will have fun with that, are you going 3S or 4S?
Quote from: gowen on Monday,July 27, 2015, 17:49:16
Today was an OpenPilot Revolution Nano from readymaderc.com to go with a set of Headplay goggles that came last week.
Forgot to ask ... Where did you get the Revolution and Headplay kit from please?
Quote from: DarrellW on Tuesday,July 28, 2015, 10:40:57
You will have fun with that, are you going 3S or 4S?
I';ve got some Nano 1800 4s lipos for the new 250 quad that';ll fit, so I guess I';ll go straight for 4s :smiley: Been going to get one since they came out and I just happened to be looking at the Durafly page and spotted the sale price. The second one is for a mate, who wanted a yellow one, but oddly they';re not on sale.
... Nut arrived. Will be testing range soon. But it';s super light and fits snuggly between the frame. Came with a spare battery and a double sided sticker to attach.
where did you get it from Nic
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371336900552?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371336900552?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
I paid £7.99. For some reason it';s £9.99 now.
Quote from: Nic on Tuesday,July 28, 2015, 14:36:38
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371336900552?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371336900552?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
I paid £7.99. For some reason it';s £9.99 now.
Looking forward to a test report :smiley:
yeah be looking forward to your findings, app reviews look sketchy so be nice to see someone test the thing.
... So far the app isn';t the best lol.
App found it when I went outside.
Range so far, quad is on the manhole cover and showing 2 dots out of 6. Will test uo field later tonight.
today the ****** postman that always leaves my shitting gate open... brought a dys motor and a frsky dht diy mod for my 9x and two dr4s happy days now for some very tiny soldering with my big hands oh fun! not!
3x Lipos for my Armattan :-D
Quote from: Nic on Tuesday,July 28, 2015, 14:36:38
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371336900552?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371336900552?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
I paid £7.99. For some reason it';s £9.99 now.
It is £7.59 from the BangGood UK warehouse with free delivery. See --> http://www.banggood.com/Nut-2-Intelligent-Bluetooth-Anti-lost-Child-Elderly-Pet-Alarm-Patch-p-954667.html (http://www.banggood.com/Nut-2-Intelligent-Bluetooth-Anti-lost-Child-Elderly-Pet-Alarm-Patch-p-954667.html)
Quote from: Nic on Tuesday,July 28, 2015, 15:24:24
App found it when I went outside.
Range so far, quad is on the manhole cover and showing 2 dots out of 6. Will test uo field later tonight.
Great, any chance of a separate thread as I am sure this will be of interest to others who might not spot it here in the ';what arrived today'; thread?
Will do once I';ve done more testing.
3 sets of DAL props, some Gemfan 6045 and a battery strap from RadioC.
Falcon Evo flying wing ~~
Yesterday, I received my GoodLuckBuy PX4 Pixhawk Mini so now I can progress my 300 folder build. Also a few spare cables, an M8 GPS. Life is good ::)
Quote from: Hands0n on Wednesday,July 29, 2015, 16:20:08
Yesterday, I received my GoodLuckBuy PX4 Pixhawk Mini so now I can progress my 300 folder build. Also a few spare cables, an M8 GPS. Life is good ::)
Jealous! Cant wait till mine arrives :)
Quote from: JeremyE on Wednesday,July 29, 2015, 16:35:21
Jealous! Cant wait till mine arrives :)
I';ve started a little write-up on this FC so as not to hijack this thread. Read all about it here --> http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=14999.0 (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=14999.0)
Contributions welcome, of course ;)
A red slip saying my parcel is at the depo! Half hour drive away! Must be my Cloverleaf antennas. :frantic:
walkera g2d gimbal for my sk450 that i need to figure out how to fit,
some bigger mah batteries
some more props, still struggling to find some with the dji style straight edge spline.
Yesterday: Another pair of 2200mAh Nanotech 3 cell batteries for the v-tail
Cable glands for my ammo box Lipo charge case
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Quote from: PropsToYou on Thursday,July 30, 2015, 12:56:21
Cable glands for my ammo box Lipo charge case
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They look nice. I don';t know if you are intending to make it air tight but I am not sure that is a good thing. OK so a fire needs oxygen to burn so in theory not letting oxygen in will stop the fire. The problem is we are potentially talking about a metal fire. I am not sure a. if a fire starts will the increase in pressure in an airtight container cause an explosion? b. will depriving the fire of oxygen cause it to extinguish?
Must say I have no idea about metal fires at all. Only have a little experience in petrochemical storage and useage and fire precautions.
Quote from: ched999uk on Thursday,July 30, 2015, 13:05:29
They look nice. I don';t know if you are intending to make it air tight but I am not sure that is a good thing. OK so a fire needs oxygen to burn so in theory not letting oxygen in will stop the fire. The problem is we are potentially talking about a metal fire. I am not sure a. if a fire starts will the increase in pressure in an airtight container cause an explosion? b. will depriving the fire of oxygen cause it to extinguish?
Must say I have no idea about metal fires at all. Only have a little experience in petrochemical storage and useage and fire precautions.
Nope, don';t worry, not making it air tight, just disuading the pressure';s primary outlet from being these holes. I';m fitting it with two fair sized pressure vents which feed into air filters (with the aim of minimising toxic smoke entering the room) :smiley:
My Slip ring gimbal motor for my full 360 degree GoPro gimbal :)
Quanum Trifecta
Now that';s 3 multis I have
none flyable :rolleyes:
A Micro MimimOSD and a lens protector for my sj4000.
My god is the Micro MinimOSD small! It is smaller than a 5p. Can';t wait to have a play with this and see if I can get it working on a cc3d with CleanFlight.
Went to depo to pick up my Cloverleafs, they look better than standards anyway! Still no Radio C battery strap! :(
Quote from: Nic on Thursday,July 30, 2015, 14:31:37
Went to depo to pick up my Cloverleafs, they look better than standards anyway! Still no Radio C battery strap! :(
I got my dispatch email for my strap yesterday so expecting it tomorrow hopefully.
No strap for me either, but I';ve just had a call from my local shop to say my DX9 black edition has landed ::) ::) ::)
Better looking than standard black ones.
Just been to pick it up :smiley: Nice bit of kit and the box is gonna be handy. The screen is a fair bit brighter. Just need to rebind and program every plane and quad now :o
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My first ever order from Banggood arrived today. Must have been at least 3 weeks since I placed the order.
Anyway, I now have a Mobius camera, a pair of Spironet antennas and a straight SMA to RP-SMA adapter that';s going straight in the "box of bits I will probably never use", as the antennas fit onto my vtx and vrx just fine.
I should probably try and finish building the 250 quad they are destined to be put on, but I';m off to London for some SAD treatment (i.e., sunshine, which we have not had a lot of this summer in Scotland).
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New lipo arrived today.. 3S 1400mah 75C-130C
It';s nice and black. :>
RGB LEDs and RFID tags
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Some nice shiny isolated mounts for my Y6
All the bits to build my 250 Quad ::) Just got to persuade the Mrs and Kids they don';t want to go out this weekend.
Quote from: Pyriel7422 on Friday,July 31, 2015, 12:37:09
All the bits to build my 250 Quad ::) Just got to persuade the Mrs and Kids they don';t want to go out this weekend.
Looking at the weather forecast round here that shouldn';t be too difficult.
My PixMini :)
Congrats JE, will be watching that build :popcorn:
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The kind postman delivered a Taranis today. Sadly the kind postman delivered it to my office and I am 200 miles away in Manchester.
Another kind postman is now bringing aforementioned Taranis from my office to my current location, hopefully before 1PM tomorrow.
::) << This is my excited face
Got my charger and PSU back from Ian@Coolice.co.uk, proper top work on it as always. Waiting for the case to be returned now with all the lovely upgrades!
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*goes to buy 4k screen* :p
Radio C strap came. Quite long for a 1500mah battery but still fits well with the rubberised inside.
Quote from: Revs on Friday,July 31, 2015, 16:37:21
*goes to buy 4k screen* :p
Woops sorry! Fixed now ~~
RadioC strap came.
survailzone heavy duty 5030 and 6040 props ....yay .....they need a fair bit of balancing ...booo
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and stanley swivel ball vice ,its ace :-)
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8 x Motors, 2206, from myrcmart.com. ordered on 27/7, arrived on 31/7. No sign our evidence of UK warehouse, sent by HK post!
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My £8 odd delivered soldering iron turned up - looks ok to me and does warm up quite quickly, nicely made as well and balances pretty well for use.
Only one thing that concerns me a bit is that there is no CE or TUV approval marks on it.
A Lamy Al-Star Copper Orange fountain pen (this years limited edition colour) and the last non rip off Copper Orange ink in the UK
A world class hangover.....
Oh and Taranis....
More anodized (red and black) aluminium spacers came today. :>
Quote from: DarrellW on Saturday,August 01, 2015, 09:49:22
My £8 odd delivered soldering iron turned up - looks ok to me and does warm up quite quickly, nicely made as well and balances pretty well for use.
Only one thing that concerns me a bit is that there is no CE or TUV approval marks on it.
My £8 one from eBay packed up pretty quickly, ended up buying a £12 one from BnQ!
Keep an eye on it!
Ordered this cheap PCB with 5v Bec yesterday from RadioC and it arrived today... Postie must have had his weetabix.
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These turned up, hopefully will get to try them later if the weather holds up
They have really long wires to the xt60s, almost a whole battery length
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2x Turnigy Nano-Tech 1800mAh 3s Lipos
Set of Boscam Circular Polarised Antennas
and Quanum V2 Goggle Kit :laugh:
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Now just to play with all the bits and pieces while I wait for my new props and prop nuts to arrive!
Emax 2216 810 you get two free props with each motor what a result
Quote from: Jazzz on Tuesday,August 04, 2015, 10:23:34
Emax 2216 810 you get two free props with each motor what a result
I got some of them for a mate, they';re great motors, spinning APC MR 11X4.5 props on 4s without issue. Good bearings, too. But the props that came with them didn';t fit. Do yours?
FlySky FS-i6 with FS-iA6B and an OpenPilot Revo Nano ~~
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Oh Revo Nano please keep us up to date with that one
Where did you get the Revo Nano from?
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From the OpenPilot US store. It sold out in three minutes. Literally!
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My PowerOSD finally showed up today so I can get on with my RE Decker build... ::)
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My Feiyu Tech Mini3D gimbal!
Dainty little compact unit.
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More props! Was on my last set. >.<
A cheapish soldering iron from Banggood apparently, I will reserve judgement on it until it';s a few months old
http://www.banggood.com/907-Constant-Temperature-Electric-Soldering-Iron-Lead-free-22OV-60W-p-920554.html (http://www.banggood.com/907-Constant-Temperature-Electric-Soldering-Iron-Lead-free-22OV-60W-p-920554.html)
2xlipo from Banggood
postage from Sweden :o
My replacement ReadyToSky 2204 motor.
More HQ 5x4.5 BN props for me today ::)
Yesterday brought more RGB LEDs for the v-tail I don';t have any more and the Loc8r Lite also for the v-tail I don';t have any more
Turnigy 30A Watt Meter
Servo cable
And this to get the kids hyper and bug the missus when she';s watching crap TV [emoji48]
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Those are awesome little quads. A mate has one. Great fun.
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Quote from: Hands0n on Friday,August 07, 2015, 18:10:38
Those are awesome little quads. A mate has one. Great fun.
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Took me a while to get the little bugger fired up. Instructions said switch on transmitter, then quad. No No No... the other way round it was! I seriously got to brush up on my Chinglish! :whistling:
Great fun so far, boys love it - they not having a go though! ::)
What quad is it. :confused:
Quote from: davethepitch on Friday,August 07, 2015, 20:32:55
What quad is it. :confused:
This one Dave: http://www.banggood.com/FQ777-124-Pocket-Drone-4CH-6Axis-Gyro-Quadcopter-With-Switchable-Controller-RTF-p-977881.html (http://www.banggood.com/FQ777-124-Pocket-Drone-4CH-6Axis-Gyro-Quadcopter-With-Switchable-Controller-RTF-p-977881.html)
Would suit you right now in your state ::)
Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,August 04, 2015, 12:53:07
I got some of them for a mate, they';re great motors, spinning APC MR 11X4.5 props on 4s without issue. Good bearings, too. But the props that came with them didn';t fit. Do yours?
Mine did fitte fine but Thay were 1045 all black plastick
So far I like the motors
Quote from: arturios on Friday,August 07, 2015, 20:36:28
This one Dave:
Would suit you right now in your state ::)
Your right mate it would and the quad looks like it is stored in the controller :smiley:
It is stored in the controller and you can charge it from the controllers batteries ~~
Quote from: davethepitch on Friday,August 07, 2015, 21:21:26
Your right mate it would and the quad looks like it is stored in the controller :smiley:
This is what they';re like flying
http://youtu.be/GRRT1vWc2gU (http://youtu.be/GRRT1vWc2gU)
Today I got it big and green ... I';ve had my eye on this battery for a while and decided to give one a try, see how it goes on my hex.
This is a 10,000mAh 4S 10C unit, so its not going to be for looning about the skies. But I am expecting some decent flight times, upwards of 20 minutes, preferably more. With 14 minutes from a 5,000mAh I hope that this will realise my ambition.
Internal Resistance on this battery was measured at 2, 2, 5, 2. I';ll have to keep an eye on that third cell, see if they even out with successive charges.
Here shown alongside my existing 5000mAh 3S batteries
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The first charge was a short one, and only took in 3860mA
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And the plug on the battery is an SX90 so I made up an adapter to SX60 that I normally use on all my aircraft
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Just pressed the button on one - for the price rude not to ::) ::) ::)
Micro quad from Banggood that is!!!
£10.67 delivered it';s crazy cheap!!!
Quote from: Hands0n on Friday,August 07, 2015, 22:02:10
This is a 10,000mAh 4S 10C unit.
Internal Resistance on this battery was measured at 2, 2, 5, 2. I';ll have to keep an eye on that third cell.
Yes, I would - rather a lot of magic smoke in one that size :o
Quote from: DarrellW on Friday,August 07, 2015, 22:19:54
Yes, I would - rather a lot of magic smoke in one that size :o
Yeah, I wouldn';t like to stand by and watch that go up! :o I';ve had a few that have had one cell a bit out, this one isn';t too bad. They usually level out or get close after a few charges.
It gets its first airing Saturday morning. Just a single session to see how much I get out of the first charge. ~~
A great value if it delivers on the power that I expect it to. Modest, long duration, not weak. :crossfingers:
So a brief update to the new 10,000mAh LiPo that had its first flight today...
Using my custom build miniMax Hex I achieved my desired 20 minutes flight time ~~ A splendid result for me. At the end of the flight the Taranis telemetry was warning me of a lowest cell voltage of 3.65. After landing the cell voltage stabilised across all four cells at 3.71V. There';s nothing wrong with that.
The flight consisted of Pos Hold loitering, rapid climbing at full throttle, a bit of hooning around the field like I stole it, and some gentle maneuvering activity as if doing UAS work. There was a light be persistent breeze blowing throughout, and so the auto-stabilisation was called upon to do its work throughout.
AUW 2,198g.
Wasn';t brought by the postman.
But I bought a BT HomeHub 4 for £10 after my Hub 2 finally packed in. BT wanted £40 for a Hub 4.
So I gave it a new name.
( My old Hub 2 SSID was "Pretty Fly For A WiFi" )
Saturday morning, A FrSky X4R-SB Receiver and a couple of spare antennas from RobotBirds bounced off my doormat.
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Bit of a learning curve going from CPPM to SBUS, and I soon realised that I needed to invert the SBUS serial signal for the Naze32 to understand it... so a quick trip to Maplin and some spare components donated by a friend, and I made this...
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Pretty neat I think, shame I didn';t have any 90deg header pins, but it works really well, I';m happy with my creation and now have a whopping 16 channels to play with. (Thanks to this forum for sharing some simple circuit diagrams). Now to hide it away somewhere and cover it with heatshink.
Also, thanks to Quadfather for sharing a link showing me how to send RSSI over one of my many spare channels up to Cleanflight to use... http://blog.oscarliang.net/rssi-ppm-channel-taranis/ (http://blog.oscarliang.net/rssi-ppm-channel-taranis/) - It';s MUCH MUCH more accurate than the 3.3v analogue RSSI_ADC pin on the side (and doesn';t need tiny wires soldered to little round pads either).
Lots of goodies ::)
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650 Sport arrived from Germany.
Quote from: DarrellW on Friday,August 07, 2015, 22:02:49
Just pressed the button on one - for the price rude not to ::) ::) ::)
Micro quad from Banggood that is!!!
£10.67 delivered it';s crazy cheap!!!
Same here :)
Great to keep in the pocket for when the urge gets too strong :p
Quote from: arturios on Friday,August 07, 2015, 16:37:46
And this to get the kids hyper and bug the missus when she';s watching crap TV [emoji48]
BangGood knows how the internet works...
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::) ::) ::)
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Oooh, nice, those the new ones? Supposed to be factory balanced, they say! What say you Mr?
I';m still waiting for mine to arrive. No rush though
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I like the 5040';s and mine needed very little balancing, so seeing Tup';s pic I ordered some 5045 to try, :smiley:
Quote from: Hands0n on Tuesday,August 11, 2015, 12:12:26
Oooh, nice, those the new ones? Supposed to be factory balanced, they say! What say you Mr?
Yup, thems the new ones.
Factory balanced??
I think not! I';ve tested 2 out of the first packet. One is ok, the other is not. Nothing major though. Will give them a flight test shortly. ~~
UPDATE: 3 of 4 are perfect...
Quote from: tupoar on Tuesday,August 11, 2015, 12:45:02
Factory balanced??
...
...
UPDATE: 3 of 4 are perfect...
Thats interesting ... I saw a short video by the Surveilzone chaps that was demonstrating their "out of the packet" perfect balance using a Dubro (get one, they';re expensive, but the dogs danglies of balancers). Interesting that 3/4 were spot on. I';ve got some on order already in eager anticipation ::) Did you try to balance the 4th prop and did it take much doing?
HO I use the Dubro truspin and its a great piece of kit, and my batch of 5 sets of 5040 only required less than 2.5mm of elect tape at worst, and that was on about 30% of the blades
The 4th prop took a tiny bit of balancing but it wasn';t majorly off like you get with the 6040';s. See the pic below.
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That picture was taken after the emergency failsafe (switch off tx and pray) was initiated due to very bad signal and my quad shooting like a missile straight up in the air (one of my aerials on the rx had come lose and I hadn';t noticed). It dropped like a stone from 40 (my spotter reckons 50) foot. Not a scratch on the props...
Performance wise, i flew the HQ Bullnose 5x4.5 and Dal 6040';s at the weekend and they felt sluggish on my ZMR. The Dal 5x4.5';s today felt waaay better. Responsive with loads of punch and that was just on 3S. I had just strapped on a 4s when I had my ';accident';.
BIG ~~ from me.
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Not strictly the Postman, but went to collect a Q500+ the other day, but only actually tried out the steady grip so far lol.
PostMan Bring Free bullnose 5X4.5 orange propellers.
We offer 2000 pairs of Free bullnose 5x4.5 orange propellers for UK people(only for UK people), every one can receive 10 pairs of BN 5X4.5O Propellers if you pay for freight USD 8.
First come first served
Expired date: 2015-08-15
Regards,
Feng-HQProp Team
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Any more details on how to proceed with offer please? Paypal address, note to add to payment etc?
I had the free hat and props offer before so would like to do this offer as well.
The last offer was using PayPal address
Paypal@hqprop.com
is this still the same?
got my gimbal controller number 2, Went for the Storm32 as it was the cheapest 32 bit I could get easily, good old BG
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And a nice strip of addressable Leds from RadioC
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Prop reamer from Electricwingman, good price and cheapest postage - ordered yesterday morning delivered lunchtime!!!
Quote from: DarrellW on Thursday,August 13, 2015, 16:07:42
Prop reamer from Electricwingman, good price and cheapest postage - ordered yesterday morning delivered lunchtime!!!
You said ';reamer';... *sniggers and runs off*
Quote from: tupoar on Thursday,August 13, 2015, 16:13:06
You said ';reamer';... *sniggers and runs off*
';A reamer is a type of rotary cutting tool used in metalworking. Precision reamers are designed to enlarge the size of a previously formed hole by a small amount but with a high degree of accuracy to leave smooth sides.';
;-)
Reamer, tee hee
KISS30';s just landed ::)
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My BL30A ESC';s from Myrcmart. I cant recomend them enough, they only took 3 days to get here! :beer2:
5 sheets of A1 foam board are waiting for me to pickup :-)
A pack of four BL20 ESC and loads of 2mm bullet connectors arrived ... Plus some bits to re-mount my GoPro/SJ4000 (I have both) to my crash helmet. And a ZMR250 to re-assemble for a friend who got himself in a bit of a blind alley with his build ... Happens to us all at times!
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nothing to do with models but hay ho ::)
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My £97 Taranis arrived :D No duty paid or anything and they threw I';m a free US>UK mains adaptor :)
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HOLY mother of pixels!!!1! :laugh:
Bargain though buddy, enjoy :smiley:
a tax rebate from the HMRC! Apparently paid £60 too much last year so they sent me a cheque :D Already spent it on HK on a new frame for my 450.
Quote from: Revs on Friday,August 14, 2015, 19:46:57
HOLY mother of pixels!!!1! :laugh:
Upload ALL the pixels!!!
Hehe, thanks buddy :)
Quote from: arturios on Friday,August 07, 2015, 16:37:46
Turnigy 30A Watt Meter
Servo cable
And this to get the kids hyper and bug the missus when she';s watching crap TV [emoji48]
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Do you know if this can take Hubsan X4 props? If not, do you know where I can get spares?
Quote from: PropsToYou on Saturday,August 15, 2015, 00:15:36
Upload ALL the pixels!!!
Hehe, thanks buddy :)
Ive got my pc linked to a 42in 1080p tv and i can still only see one letter from TARANIS at a time without scrolling.
big bargain - big picture upload to celebrate?
Quote from: bazzerh on Monday,August 17, 2015, 13:50:11
Ive got my pc linked to a 42in 1080p tv and i can still only see one letter from TARANIS at a time without scrolling.
big bargain - big picture upload to celebrate?
Uploaded from my mobile and the Forum image upload doesn';t work so had to embed an image from external location and didn';t think to compress it first... :p
::)
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Quote from: nub on Monday,August 17, 2015, 14:00:13
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how long for delivery and any vat added this end?
ordered them last Monday, no extra charges.
A 10 metre roll of neoprene arrived this morning.
As did 8 new DAL props, 24 rubber feet for the QAV250, and one of these:
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This is the second battery of this type that I';ve bought.
They are a little bit saggy, but the power delivery is EPIC.
And they are very light weight. :> And heats up much less than the Kypoms..
I think this is my favourite model of battery now.
I';d be interested in any v-droop testing on that battery if you can mate.
v-droop? I';ve not heard that term before. :> But I guess maybe that';s the same thing as Voltage Sag?
My experience is that the fresh lipo out the box was VERY saggy for the first 2-3 cycles.
Sometime around the 4th cycle I realised it was now only sagging at the very start of discharge. For example, most of my lipos sag to 12.0 volts within a few seconds of takeoff, and I feel like that is about normal. These were sagging to about 11.4... and bear in mind this is following 5-10 seconds of slow-n-steady forward flight after a very gentle takeoff.
For the first few cycles, this sag would extend right to the end of the lipo';s life. So my Taranis would start screaming "VOLTAGE CRITICAL!!! OMG!!!" and I would land, and the lipo would bounce back to 11.0 volts... very frustrating!
But 4th cycle onwards, I found that it only sags a lot at the start. Toward the end, it';s not especially saggy... no more than any other lipo.
So I really find it hard to fault this batteries. Just to remind, these have power delivery like ****** on the business end of a shovel. I have not encountered a lipo with this much power delivery capability, and in fact I suspect my 250 is not able to make full use of the power that is on tap.
Also, the capacity is tremendous. Discharging to 10.8 volts, I found the charger is putting 1700mAh back in. On a battery rated for 1400, that';s very good.
It weighs 132 grams, although I could trim that down a bit by shortening the unusually long 12AWG wires.
The balance connector is slightly longer than I';d ideally like... about 2-3 inches, I';d prefer 1-2. It sticks out a bit when I';m flying, it';s hard to find somewhere to tuck it in. I guess those could be shortened too, though..
It';s a very long and flat battery - the longest and flattest that I own. I have to shove it all the way back into my VTX antenna to get it sitting roughly overhead the FC.
A final note, these batteries do not get very hot considering what I do to them. =P
I spoke to HobbyRC quite a bit about them, I actually contacted them after the first flight to ask about the saggyness.
They are saying that those lipos need a few charge/discharge cycles to properly get going.
They also said that they have very low internal resistance, whereas the Kypoms had quite high internal resistance. That explains why the Kypoms got very warm, and these do not.
In summary... I recommend these lipos. Sagging only occurs at the start of the battery once you';re through the first few cycles. The power delivery is immense, as is the capacity, and they stay relatively nice and cool.
Quote from: PropsToYou on Monday,August 17, 2015, 13:38:41
Do you know if this can take Hubsan X4 props? If not, do you know where I can get spares?
No, I dont think so. I have some x4 props somewhere and will let you know - when I find them. :hmm:
Just received the two 10,000mAh 4s batteries for my mobile charger project :smiley: They';re rather large!
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My Ultra-Nano quad arrived and got to say, for the price (I paid £11, it';s currently less than £8), I';m incredibly impressed!
With a body far smaller than a 10p piece this thing is small, I mean it';s tiny! It can charge from a USB cable (included) or straight from the transmitter which also has a cool little area to house the quad when it';s not in use. It';s incredibly stable, fairly fast, a cool (but rather talentless) push-to-flip feature and a very rudimentary return to home feature (Which I';ve yet to properly test as haven';t flown outdoors yet).
Response wise, it reacts fast enough but even when removing the coined ';throttle limit'; it';s maximum tilt seems to be fairly shallow. Again, I';ve not had a proper throw around outdoors yet but fairly sure it would be impossible to action a flip manually.
Even so, a great little quad to keep in your bag or pocket for when the feeling grabs you, and you certainly can';t go wrong for less than £8!!
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Quote from: arturios on Monday,August 17, 2015, 23:08:47
No, I dont think so. I have some x4 props somewhere and will let you know - when I find them. :hmm:
Thanks buddy. Now mine';s arrived I can see that they definitely wouldn';t fit, however I found set';s of spares on Bangood from a UK warehouse for practically nothing! :)
a 128gb micro SD card for the CGO2, to replace the free 8gb one i got with the Q500+
Some nice big batteries :laugh: just need to replace the XT90';s or find some adapters to XT60 ??
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Quote from: PropsToYou on Tuesday,August 18, 2015, 09:50:29
Thanks buddy. Now mine';s arrived I can see that they definitely wouldn';t fit, however I found set';s of spares on Bangood from a UK warehouse for practically nothing! :)
Do share a link please, still waiting for mine but can foresee spare props being essential ::)
Quote from: Nige8021 on Tuesday,August 18, 2015, 11:36:19
Some nice big batteries :laugh: just need to replace the XT90';s or find some adapters to XT60 ??
I would be careful about doing that, 10000mah @ 10C gives potential for 100A discharge in abnormal situations.
Somewhere there is a Parcelfarce van driving around with my stuff in it, which is bad enough.
Then I get a text from the wife saying that she has decided to go out and do something unimportant (like have her arm re-attached or something)
It';s simply not good enough
Quote from: DarrellW on Tuesday,August 18, 2015, 12:37:06
Do share a link please, still waiting for mine but can foresee spare props being essential ::)
Here you go buddy:
http://eu.banggood.com/Wholesale-Warehouse-Cheerson-CX10-RC-Quadcopter-Spare-Parts-Blade-Set-CX10003-wp-Uk-930086.html (http://eu.banggood.com/Wholesale-Warehouse-Cheerson-CX10-RC-Quadcopter-Spare-Parts-Blade-Set-CX10003-wp-Uk-930086.html)
New boy has presents!
Some DAL 5x4 bullnose props
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And over the weekend microOSD from fleabay and an LC filter courtesy ofHands0n :beers2:
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Those 4s 10,000 batteries are insane :laugh: :laugh: I have no need for them.. but I want them!
Today I recieved an Orange R410X. It came with no instructions. I have no idea where the + - and signal pins are, and how I put it in CPPM mode. :|
Quote from: Moffmo on Tuesday,August 18, 2015, 16:48:58
Today I recieved an Orange R410X. It came with no instructions. I have no idea where the + - and signal pins are, and how I put it in CPPM mode. :|
The +-~ markings are on the side of the casing, but to be fair they';re hard to see. IIRC you use the bind port for CPPM.
EDIT: Just realised that RX doesn';t have a casing does it. The negative is the bottom row of pins.
Loads of Dal 5040 Bullnose props and a brace of those Turnigy 10000mAh LiPo to go with the first one that I bought a few weeks back. The miniMax Hex loves them, I got 20 minutes flight down to 3.7V on the lowest cell. Beautiful IR on these, being 1-2-1-1 which kind of makes me think they are not 10C at all ...
In regard to the XT90 connectors - I use XT60 on all my kit, so I have made up an adaptor by soldering the respective connectors back to back. My hex doesn';t pull anywhere near the 60A capability of the XT60 so I';m well within tolerance. If in doubt do check your own setup with a power meter.
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Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,August 18, 2015, 16:56:09
The +-~ markings are on the side of the casing, but to be fair they';re hard to see. IIRC you use the bind port for CPPM.
EDIT: Just realised that RX doesn';t have a casing does it. The negative is the bottom row of pins.
Thanks for this. Got it working perfectly :D
New Dal5045 bull nose look a lot beefier than the 5040';s and feel a fair bit stiffer as well, I wonder if their durability will be as good as the 5040';s
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2x Acro Naze32
1x Pair EMAX Nighthawk 250 full Carbon Arms (less holes, and stronger than the original)
From www.makeitbuildit.co.uk (http://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk) (Thanks Phil)
20x Sets of 4 DAL 5045 Bullnose props
From www.surveilzone.com (http://www.surveilzone.com)
Seems like everybody is trying these, like Slobberdog57 said, they';re not as flexible as the 5040s, but also not as ridged as the 6040, so hopefully the resiliency is somewhere between, with a bit more thrust than 5040.
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Ohh shiny
Hopefully no more foggy lenses, and a bit more comfort, ::)
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I nearly ordered one of those the other day. Please let me know how you go with it :smiley:
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WOT4 Foam-E mk2+ for some relaxing flips and rolls and a Hudy 8mm nut driver for prop changes. can';t beat a bit of quality in your hands.
i actually got the plane at my LHS not via postman but i did get it knocked down to internet prices. im not a mug!
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RCX H250CF-3K (DT Version) FPV Quadcopter (Carbon Fiber / Barebone Frame) USD19.99
5 x RCX H2205 2350KV Multirotor Outrunner Brushless Motor USD44.95
3 x RCX H250CF PCB (for Naze32 & CC3D)+Mini BEC (5V & 12V)+Micro MinimOSD USD58.41
+ bits and bobs
+ 1or2 props
Sunnysky 1400kv motors to... I don';t know really. Just thought having some might be good... Damn multi addiction!
Quote from: bazzerh on Thursday,August 20, 2015, 12:00:55
WOT4 Foam-E mk2+ for some relaxing flips and rolls
That';s just about the best plane I';ve ever had a go with. Very well mannered and capable. Too similar to my Riot, otherwise I';d have one.
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,August 20, 2015, 13:31:22
That';s just about the best plane I';ve ever had a go with. Very well mannered and capable. Too similar to my Riot, otherwise I';d have one.
ive had a go with mikes (MP66 on here) and it was very nice to fly. he seems to think its been built upside down though as the wheels are usually pointing heaven ward when he flies his. either that or he';s trying and failing to do touch and goes on recently constructed cricketers changing rooms. hooligan.
Quote from: Slobberdog57 on Thursday,August 20, 2015, 11:19:31
Hopefully no more foggy lenses, and a bit more comfort, ::)
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Does anyone know if these will fit Attitude goggles? Feeling right left out here ... i am ... :waiting:
Quote from: Hands0n on Thursday,August 20, 2015, 15:41:23
Does anyone know if these will fit Attitude goggles? Feeling right left out here ... i am ... :waiting:
Ski goggles ;)
HO my mate has them fitted to the Attitudes using Double sided pads, but you do get a bit of light bleed with them, I suppose you could seal them after sticking them down.
Great fit on the Dominators and after just trial wearing them for a couple of mins they seem really comfortable, no droop like they do on the rubber eye sockets, and you then don';t have to tighten the strap so much so it removes pressure from around the eyes.
the fan blows a nice little amount (enough to feel it) into the lens area, but its not like wind in your eyes, so looking forward to getting these on to fly with now.
If Mother Nature give us a freaking break that is.
Quote from: Slobberdog57 on Thursday,August 20, 2015, 16:10:55
HO my mate has them fitted to the Attitudes using Double sided pads, but you do get a bit of light bleed with them, I suppose you could seal them after sticking them down.
Thats really nice to know SD - where from in the UK? Or did you import them? Thinking I should at least have a go at improving the Attitude situation (the goggles, not mine!!). This looks good. Otherwise I may have to stump up for a new set of V3 Doms, which I really don';t want to do ...
FPV.co.uk but they only got white in stock black I have been told is discontinued
Quote from: Slobberdog57 on Thursday,August 20, 2015, 22:41:28
FPV.co.uk but they only got white in stock black I have been told is discontinued
I think I';d be happy enough with the contrast of White and Black :-) I';ve never been happy with the attempts using Ski masks. I';ll have a butchers ~~
Quote from: Hands0n on Thursday,August 20, 2015, 22:46:17
I think I';d be happy enough with the contrast of White and Black :-) I';ve never been happy with the attempts using Ski masks. I';ll have a butchers ~~
Let me know how they go, if its decent ill check them on my attitudes too
Another Battery and another set of props for the Q500 :)
Quote from: Yellow on Friday,August 21, 2015, 10:56:47
Let me know how they go, if its decent ill check them on my attitudes too
Yup, will do. Ordered last night so I guess they';ll be here early next week. Thinking silicone mastic will do the lightproofing and sealing if necessary.
The laptop is back at last along with a 8Gig RAM upgrade
My £60 dual boot tablet from BG. Seems great so far :D
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Quote from: PropsToYou on Friday,August 21, 2015, 20:21:06
My £60 dual boot tablet from BG. Seems great so far :D
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This is on my September shopping list ::)
20A Little Bee ESCs (thanks Phil) and half a dozen Race Spec HobbyRC 4S 1400mAh batteries
If my Thug 180 Brannstormer frame would just arrive....
Micro quad and hex....
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Now just waiting for someone in the UK to get 1104 motors and suitable props. Undecided about ESC';s - probably KISS but not 100% yet. They need to be small and be able to handle high kv!
The postman has been very nice to me today...
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4x Tiger 900 kV motors to go on my Armattan, extended Armattan arms to fit 10 inch props and a Dubro prop balancer for the 10 inch props. Busy time tonight as the Mrs will be out. Woo!
Three packages with servo extension cables, 180 degree servo, a new bix3 canopy, lots of Velcro and an array of genuine gemfan props from banggood including some carbon self tighteners.
Quite pleased with the props, you never know what kind of ';gemfan'; are going to arrive but these are the real deal.
Postman TOOK AWAY my quad. :(
New toy should arrive soon. :D
Quote from: DVM on Tuesday,August 25, 2015, 23:30:39
Set the dog on him
The dog too soft. He';s a cuddler.
One of Hands0n';s LC filters (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?action=classifieds;sa=view;id=356). ~~
I took delivery of my Fat Shark face mask, made fro Dominator goggles but to be used on my Attitude. They';re not a proper fit, so I used black silicone sealant/glue to fix into place. It takes 24 hours to cure fully, so I';m leaving them in this state until tomorrow. Then I can fix the foam face-insert into place and go play.
I also got the enlarged Fat Shark goggles case - all from firstpersonview in the UK.
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I came home to this
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And found 2 RP-SMA connectors inside.
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I';m wondering if this guy works/worked for hobbyking.
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My orange HQ 5x4.5 bullnose props arrived today. Now I can try them out this weekend :)
Got home last night to several parcels,
Quanum V2 Goggles
3 2.2lipos
Packet of xt60 connectors
Parallel Charging Board
Taranis TX
Can';t think what I will be doing this weekend.
Quote from: Hands0n on Wednesday,August 26, 2015, 23:38:06
I took delivery of my Fat Shark face mask, made fro Dominator goggles but to be used on my Attitude. They';re not a proper fit, so I used black silicone sealant/glue to fix into place. It takes 24 hours to cure fully, so I';m leaving them in this state until tomorrow. Then I can fix the foam face-insert into place and go play.
I also got the enlarged Fat Shark goggles case - all from firstpersonview in the UK.
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Was it an easy job to get it to fit?
Quote from: Hands0n on Wednesday,August 26, 2015, 23:38:06
I took delivery of my Fat Shark face mask, made fro Dominator goggles but to be used on my Attitude. They';re not a proper fit, so I used black silicone sealant/glue to fix into place. It takes 24 hours to cure fully, so I';m leaving them in this state until tomorrow. Then I can fix the foam face-insert into place and go play.
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I found a nice 3D printed frame for the attitudes on thingiverse. Gonna try print it this evening.
... New toy.
Having trouble getting the right servos in the right channels and the radio doesn';t want to bind. But, it';s one big beast and once I';ve sanded and sprayed that horrible body shell. It';ll look goood. And once the rear spolier is on.
A scanner that does 433.92 MHz on both the AM (and the more normal FM) 433 MHz TX (& RX) modules for Arduino (and a spare mini Arduino board, just in case it';s ever needed)
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11949257_1127917937238077_1245003752947004817_n.jpg?oh=046d4da652e1171ca05d6a981bcca004&oe=56699709)
Oh and something that arrived a little while ago, but she is now decently dressed
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Theres also 8Gig of RAM that I just installed in the laptop, but that';s not very multirotor based.
Now I have to order a couple of 433MHz trackers, build a Yagi antenna and wait on some 8 inch props.
Quote from: Yellow on Thursday,August 27, 2015, 13:44:48
Was it an easy job to get it to fit?
Not at all mate. I used some black silicone sealant to "glue" it into place. Which has the added benefit of blocking out any light leakage through the small gaps that exist where the Attitude are slightly smaller than the Dominator. I left it 24 hours to cure the silicone and it is a solid unit now. Rough handling may make it separate but I typically don';t'; do that.
Quote from: JeremyE on Thursday,August 27, 2015, 13:48:20
I found a nice 3D printed frame for the attitudes on thingiverse. Gonna try print it this evening.
Did you have any luck with that? can you post the link to the thingiverse part
Quote from: Soler on Friday,August 28, 2015, 15:51:25
Did you have any luck with that? can you post the link to the thingiverse part
This one??? http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:910978 (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:910978)
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Quote from: Hands0n on Friday,August 28, 2015, 16:01:27
This one??? http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:910978 (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:910978)
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Yeah that';s the one. Just need to find some foam for it.
Quote from: JeremyE on Friday,August 28, 2015, 16:03:05
Yeah that';s the one. Just need to find some foam for it.
Could any of this be used? https://www.efoam.co.uk/foamsheets.php?gclid=CjwKEAjwjYCvBRC99sSm_frioAwSJACrKuPCPp-P51ICJ3gt_9h1L7-escuB1EiPxdoNG1Ixl5dS1RoCaAHw_wcB (https://www.efoam.co.uk/foamsheets.php?gclid=CjwKEAjwjYCvBRC99sSm_frioAwSJACrKuPCPp-P51ICJ3gt_9h1L7-escuB1EiPxdoNG1Ixl5dS1RoCaAHw_wcB)
A box set containing all the episodes of the 1970';s series "The Time Tunnel" I guess I am giving my age away. :smiley:
Quote from: davethepitch on Friday,August 28, 2015, 18:42:58
A box set containing all the episodes of the 1970';s series "The Time Tunnel" I guess I am giving my age away. :smiley:
I remember it well, I have always liked anything Sci Fi!
Quote from: DarrellW on Friday,August 28, 2015, 19:15:08
I remember it well, I have always liked anything Sci Fi!
How can I justify being in my fifties buying complete series DVD box sets like Voyage to the bottom of the sea, Joe 90, Planet of the apes, Stingray and soon Land of the giants and Captain Scarlet. :embarrassed
Quote from: davethepitch on Friday,August 28, 2015, 19:43:36
How can I justify being in my fifties buying complete series DVD box sets like Voyage to the bottom of the sea, Joe 90, Planet of the apes, Stingray and soon Land of the giants and Captain Scarlet. :embarrassed
Easy ::) I';m 63 Dave, so more to get like Fireball xl5, Stingray in fact anything Gerry Anderson ::) ::) ::)
Lots of free Props :D
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimg.org%2F7gja0gf7v%2F20150828_202855.jpg&hash=7035e0127b655e1d9382973898b3a18b49568d8b) (http://postimg.org/image/7gja0gf7v/)
Quote from: DarrellW on Friday,August 28, 2015, 20:02:16
Easy ::) I';m 63 Dave, so more to get like Fireball xl5, Stingray in fact anything Gerry Anderson ::) ::) ::)
You are a top man. ~~
Fatshark goggles and FPV gear (well it came at the start of the week but better late than never :whistling:)
my upgrade Motors for the Nano QX FPV :)
Four DYS SN20 amp Esc';s and a DYS USB flash linker and I cannot wait until later so I can show people how I flash with my tool.
Dave
An OrangeRx R616XN CPPM nano receiver just landed. Been looking forward to testing this :smiley:
Asus H81I-Plus Motherboard (For a firewall project)
CPU fan for above
2 x RX5802 32 vrx modules for my diversity system
Lots of projects to get on with.
@ davethepitch - Put your tool away mate. Nobody likes a show off ::)
Quote from: tupoar on Tuesday,September 01, 2015, 14:45:05
@ davethepitch - Put your tool away mate. Nobody likes a show off ::)
My ex wife used to look at my tool and say "ooohhh this is my newt" and I could never understand why she thought of a reptile. :hmm:
Quote from: davethepitch on Tuesday,September 01, 2015, 14:58:55
My ex wife used to look at my tool and say "ooohhh this is my newt" and I could never understand why she thought of a reptile. :hmm:
Hence the word "ex" :thumbdown:
Yes but why did she always say "It was my newt"
:shrug:
I have just found out it was "minute" as in tiny not "my newt" as in reptile. :o
Todays presents :)
Mobius for my 250, going to replace my Yi with this as the yi was a bit clumsy and bulky.
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Dys 1806 motor and 10a opto esc also for the 250. Replacing the emax 2204 motor to reduce weight and seemingly get more thrust! Also new escs to enable oneshot and damped light :D
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ZMR V2 frame, just waiting for 16A Dys ESCs. Now for some research before I get out the soldering thingamajig
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i don';t know, its mystery at the moment, i wasn';t expecting anything but i have card through my door for 2 items, fek knows what they are...
Got the new build frame today ~~
Foldable Alien 560
[smg id=610]
Dave
I receive my zmr250 from Phil at makeitbuildit.co.uk. ::)
Phil (diamond) has put it ALL together for me. ~~
He completely built it, set-up the naze/esc';s then configured it with a transmitter/rx I sent him and installed fpv.
Already for me to go and fly. ::)
Here';s a couple of pics as I have to share them , rude not to..
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.postimg.org%2F75h9ogyjp%2F20150911_130009.jpg&hash=fd036b4950c1d9ee8ac37c2cf39bd55f72d14ba6) (http://postimg.org/image/75h9ogyjp/)
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Fdmbyhcikt%2F20150911_130023.jpg&hash=c0487a756553f9245a0ed938553919c3bc5174ba) (http://postimg.org/image/dmbyhcikt/)
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(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Fwtz3dy0wd%2F20150911_130045.jpg&hash=ef1fdc7722fa28bcf10cabc07806b4b29b35c505) (http://postimg.org/image/wtz3dy0wd/)
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Fon73mdatp%2F20150911_130125.jpg&hash=df1abe583ecf95c9216060e258f4226385351b1c) (http://postimg.org/image/on73mdatp/)
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2Fopqz97eh9%2F20150911_130146.jpg&hash=ff925b39a8921dd9493e691a5e8fc2396aba60c0) (http://postimg.org/image/opqz97eh9/)
Big ~~ to Phil at makeitbuildit.co.uk
I am one happy little boy ';cough'; man...
Quote from: nub on Monday,September 07, 2015, 13:14:43
i don';t know, its mystery at the moment, i wasn';t expecting anything but i have card through my door for 2 items, fek knows what they are...
Well don';t keep us in suspense, what was it.
Blade Inductrix - what a great little quad!!!
In stability mode it';s mega stable, rate mode it';s a little beast (well to me!!!)
Bound it to my DX7 and charged batteries then found out how to get into rate mode. All checks out ok!!!
Will post a little video when I can get her indoors to do it for me.
Oops forgot - this as well, had my beady eyes on one for a while ::)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__76082__Dancing_Poke_Low_Wing_Sport_EPP_w_Motor_1150mm_ARF_UK_Warehouse_.html (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__76082__Dancing_Poke_Low_Wing_Sport_EPP_w_Motor_1150mm_ARF_UK_Warehouse_.html)
Interesting construction! !!
I spoiled myself on Friday :smiley: this just landed..
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£250 offov eBay inc. next day delivery! Thought that was mega cheap.
Not from the postie but from the hands of Mr. Cleanflight himself yesterday... SPRacingF3 FC
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As for my ESCs from Bangnaughty.... Grrr!
Ordered just before I went away, arrived a few days later, finally picked it up today ... *screeeem*
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Edit: Screencapture added, showing PWM at 1800 using a Servo Tester to generate the waveform. The display is set to show all of the available measurements below the waveform itself. You can set it to show a select few that you';re interested in.
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A nice scope Danny, did you notice how it shows noise on the main signal. Perfect for tracking noise on power lines etc. A good investment and tool for your hobby.
Cheers Richard, I am mega-impressed with its simplicity, ease of use, and as you';ve spotted, its sensitivity. I can';t wait to start using it f';real . :cool:
If you don';t mind me asking... how much?
Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,September 15, 2015, 12:53:14
If you don';t mind me asking... how much?
Not at all, it was £224.40 delivered ... From here http://www.rigol-uk.co.uk/Rigol-DS1052E-Digital-Oscilloscope-p/ds1052e.htm#.Vfgi7xFVhBc (http://www.rigol-uk.co.uk/Rigol-DS1052E-Digital-Oscilloscope-p/ds1052e.htm#.Vfgi7xFVhBc)
EBay was more expensive and unlikely to have the same post-sales support reputation that Rigol and Telonic seem to have.
If you';re feeling particularly brave, and I am not, there is a "hack" to 100MHz ... but I';m more than happy with what I';ve bought. Hack for the brave/foolish is here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM3VU0FG_7Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM3VU0FG_7Q)
The start of a new build. Just a little excited.
:huh
Finally:
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Arrived yesterday, great fun.
Dog caught it out of the air, and chewed a motor. Managed to bend it back and with a bit of trim flies fine again luckily
a new stock of batteries
1400 45c is 3s and 4s
1500 60-120c in 3s and 4s
900mah 45c 3s for the 180';s
also had a few boxes of props, so thats tonight sorted unpacking
Emax 3510 and Hobbywing xrotor 40a ESC';s have landed.
This ... now if it will only stop raining ...
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Hopefully the rain will stop soon.
http://www.goodluckbuy.com/px4-pixhawk-lite-v2-4-6-32bits-open-source-flight-controller-combo-with-neo-m8n-gps-ppm-pm-osd.html (http://www.goodluckbuy.com/px4-pixhawk-lite-v2-4-6-32bits-open-source-flight-controller-combo-with-neo-m8n-gps-ppm-pm-osd.html)
http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-700tvl-13-Cmos-FPV-110148-Degree-Camera-w32CH-Transmission-p-974874.html (http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-700tvl-13-Cmos-FPV-110148-Degree-Camera-w32CH-Transmission-p-974874.html)
Nowt , still waiting for kit ,will it ever arrive.? :banghead: :banghead: And to rub it in high wind and rain. :cry
2WD 1/8th scale dune buggy ~~
Does a new telescope count? :laugh:
Quote from: DarkButterfly on Wednesday,September 16, 2015, 17:51:54
2WD 1/8th scale dune buggy ~~
Review please, trying not to buy one. :sweating:
Quote from: apollo7 on Wednesday,September 16, 2015, 18:45:26
Does a new telescope count? :laugh:
Only if the Postman brought it :tongue:
A new WAP to enable me to stop using the crappy Sky Hub WiFi radio in my home setup. So I went for this one ... --> http://www.netgear.com/business/products/wireless/soho-wireless/wac120.aspx (http://www.netgear.com/business/products/wireless/soho-wireless/wac120.aspx)
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Quote from: hoverfly on Wednesday,September 16, 2015, 19:47:15
Review please, trying not to buy one. :sweating:
Done ~~
http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=15681.msg140018;topicseen#new (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=15681.msg140018;topicseen#new)
Quote from: apollo7 on Wednesday,September 16, 2015, 18:45:26
Does a new telescope count? :laugh:
What you got now, Jules? :D
THuG 6x4.5 props.
Time to test the DAL, HQ and THuG 6x4.5 props against each other on cobra 2204/2300kv 3S.
Quote from: Kellarly on Thursday,September 17, 2015, 14:28:07
THuG 6x4.5 props.
Time to test the DAL, HQ and THuG 6x4.5 props against each other on cobra 2204/2300kv 3S.
That would be interesting. Any chance of a mini review post?
Quote from: ched999uk on Thursday,September 17, 2015, 14:50:32
That would be interesting. Any chance of a mini review post?
Will do, once I';ve got some flying time out of them. I';ll do an initial look at them later this evening.
Yeay ST freebies
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Today the postman brought me some red and black silicone wire, 28AWG. :>
Better than nothing, eh?
Another CC1563 camera. My Inductrix will be here today as well, but not until 3pm :( Much as though I love DPD';s delivery service, it can be a bit depressing knowing something won';t be with you until late in the day!
Earlier in the week, I got all the bits I needed for this, well the bit';s I didn';t already have kicking around somewhere...
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Oh my gosh.. That thing looks so cool!!
Specs please ? :>
Quote from: Gandhi on Friday,September 18, 2015, 11:17:48
Another CC1563 camera. My Inductrix will be here today as well, but not until 3pm :( Much as though I love DPD';s delivery service, it can be a bit depressing knowing something won';t be with you until late in the day!
Earlier in the week, I got all the bits I needed for this, well the bit';s I didn';t already have kicking around somewhere...
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1299.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fag74%2Fitsallaboutlightuk%2FRotorX%2F20150917_235848_zpsshuhfvw8.jpg&hash=0167d50968f2f858347f44767aae928ab93d9086) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/itsallaboutlightuk/media/RotorX/20150917_235848_zpsshuhfvw8.jpg.html)
What size heatshrink did you use on the arms?
Quote from: annikk.exe on Friday,September 18, 2015, 11:20:43
Oh my gosh.. That thing looks so cool!!
Specs please ? :>
RotorX atom Frame
RotorX 1104 4000kv Motors
RotorX 3020 props
Naze32
TX5823 vtx and aomway antenna
Kiss ESC';s
CC1563 camera
I';ll post up a proper thread about it somewhere later. It should generate around 170g thrust per corner and its around 140g AUW with a 450mah 65c battery.
I suspect there may be a lot of small frames coming. DYS and EAchine have clone motors available now, HQ have just announced a 3030 prop with the same direct fitment.
The only fly in the ointment is very little option for HD recording. I might get an 808 camera, or try decasing a mobius or runcam, but that will have to wait until next month I suspect.
Quote from: Stalker on Friday,September 18, 2015, 12:06:33
What size heatshrink did you use on the arms?
19mm. I had to stretch it a bit and even then it was a squeeze to get it over the motors. I had to line up the crease with the shaft (fnarr) and tug it over. Matron.
Quote from: atomiclama on Friday,September 18, 2015, 09:02:30
Yeay ST freebies
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How so, i want some?! They can sit in the corner collecting dust with all my Raspberry Pi';s and Arduinos...
Quote from: PaulJC on Friday,September 18, 2015, 17:38:50
How so, i want some?! They can sit in the corner collecting dust with all my Raspberry Pi';s and Arduinos...
All too familiar!
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Just out of curiosity, my Dad wants a Pi for his birthday to play with. Any suggestions where to get it and good deals?
Quote from: PaulJC on Friday,September 18, 2015, 17:38:50
How so, i want some?! They can sit in the corner collecting dust with all my Raspberry Pi';s and Arduinos...
My work uses the ST micros in it';s products so I have to develop with them. Tough life eh ::)
Quote from: Kellarly on Friday,September 18, 2015, 19:45:34
Just out of curiosity, my Dad wants a Pi for his birthday to play with. Any suggestions where to get it and good deals?
I might have a spare one knocking around if you are interested.
Quote from: atomiclama on Friday,September 18, 2015, 20:41:15
I might have a spare one knocking around if you are interested.
If it';s brand new in the pack, that';d be great.
After my scare last week a quick purchase and delivery ( i would say) of
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nothing like shutting the gate after the horse has bolted ~~
Woohoooo
433hz telemetry set for APM, cheers Amboman!
One very squashed parcel
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZJgA-eLZCA#)
Luckily the contents ( camera for the Syma X5) were undamaged and works
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Not strictly mine, but it';s the new toy at work! Can';t wait to take it out for a spin!
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11040447/ronin.JPG)
Also got myself some more 5040';s and a CC3D housing for my paranoia:
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11040447/propsand.JPG)
Postie brought my F450 complete with Turnigy radio set, only problem i dont know what way round to fit the props
Ignore that, saw you had a different FC on another thread!
Not had many goodies delivered lately but this just landed..
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Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,September 23, 2015, 13:17:15
Not had many goodies delivered lately but this just landed..
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Oooooo, you';ll have to let me know how you get on with that ;)
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,September 23, 2015, 13:17:15
Not had many goodies delivered lately but this just landed..
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i ordered a couple of those yesterday!
Today I had a fresh acro Naze32 arrive so i can now rebuild my ZMR.... again.
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,September 23, 2015, 13:17:15
Not had many goodies delivered lately but this just landed..
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Ooooo openlog is great. you can use it for cleanflight and to log basic GPS data if you want. I';m very close to pulling the trigger on one or 2
Quote from: JeremyE on Wednesday,September 23, 2015, 13:58:12
Ooooo openlog is great. you can use it for cleanflight and to log basic GPS data if you want. I';m very close to pulling the trigger on one or 2
Awww carp! I';ve just gorn and dunnit also ... see what the fuss is all about ... £5.59 delivered some time in the future ::)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rtf-Blackbox-Flight-Data-Recorder-Cleanflight-Openlog-/252085537908?hash=item3ab1780c74 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rtf-Blackbox-Flight-Data-Recorder-Cleanflight-Openlog-/252085537908?hash=item3ab1780c74)
Quote from: Hands0n on Wednesday,September 23, 2015, 14:49:49
Awww carp! I';ve just gorn and dunnit also ... see what the fuss is all about ... £5.59 delivered some time in the future ::)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rtf-Blackbox-Flight-Data-Recorder-Cleanflight-Openlog-/252085537908?hash=item3ab1780c74 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rtf-Blackbox-Flight-Data-Recorder-Cleanflight-Openlog-/252085537908?hash=item3ab1780c74)
Snap!
Great day for deliveries... not so much for the actual stuff.
BrOSD - but magic smoke has already killed it. :banghead:
A new fpv camera - that only broadcasts nothing. :banghead: :banghead:
A dys esc usb linker - that I can';t get to connect. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
I';m not going flying today, because I know what will happen.
To be fair to hobbyrc, they';ve already sent a replacement for the camera after I phoned them up and walked them through everything I had done to connect the camera, so not all is lost.
Quote from: PaulJC on Wednesday,September 23, 2015, 13:44:08
Oooooo, you';ll have to let me know how you get on with that ;)
Will do mate. I just need to find out if it can share UART2 with the speksat before I plumb it up. Speksat connects to the rx pin RC4 and the Openlog can connect to tx pin RC3, but I just don';t know if it';s safe to do both at the same time. Otherwise it';ll have to go in UART1 and I';ll lose the USB when it armed. Not a major issue but I';d prefer it on UART2.
More geeky stuff
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Going to use them as a replacement for my TX/RX as long as I can get a few 100m out of them.
I just peed a lil bit :wack0
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Some nice 12x4 CF props :smiley:
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Now waiting for the slow boat from China with my DYS4215-21 640Kv motors ~~
Too much fun, thats what:
Hubsan x4 banggood special.
Myrcmart stuff with all sorts.
mobius video out cable.
silicone heat pads for the glass bed for my printer.
Yesterday actually, Fatshark have played and fan for my v2 attis. Not a perfect fit but near enough with a bit of hot glue.
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A functioning FPV camera!!!! :frantic: :frantic: :frantic:
Wahoo, cheers hobbyrc!
Credit card bill. :rofl: :rofl: :cry :cry :cry
A PayPal account so her indoors hasn';t got a clue how much I spend on my obsession (oops) I meant hobby ;-)
A new cam so i can finally finish my 180 Decker & custom prototype pcb';s for a diversity project.
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Purple filament to print my mini tricopter frame plates.
Today brought a proper beacon and the parts for a Yagi antenna, so maybe this will get me over my fear of flying (am currently doing everything I can to avoid flying anything (the fear is strong in this one)
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Last week brought this a few NodeMCU and a spare Arduino or two and a OLED display (or two)
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Couple of weeks ago I obtained an Icom IC-R20 scanner, which is for tracking beacons (this also includes my home made beacon and should be played with the sound turned down as it';s horribly out of tune)
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btE53M3xUHI#)
Some new FPV cams for the 250';s :smiley:
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Nothing too exciting... some power cable, props and male to male servo connectors for Rx to APM for my Skywalker Project (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=15809)...
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SPRF3 Flight Controller
IBCrazy Airscrew 5.8Ghz antenna
Aomway 200mw 5.8Ghz VTX
FrSky X4R-SB Receiver
4S Lipo; 1400mah 75C-130C
4S Lipo; 1800mah 45C-90C
DAL 6045BN - Green and Black (total 8 props)
Free velcro strap :D
A variety of stickers..
That';s everything I need for the new aircraft...except for the frame. :>
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Now waiting for Cleanflight to pull its finger out. :tongue:
Quote from: quadfather on Tuesday,September 29, 2015, 16:21:20
Now waiting for Cleanflight to pull its finger out. :tongue:
You mean you are not running baseflight on it :evil
New frame to replace my aging and battered ZMR X thingie.
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Oh and a Tesco bag for life, some thing to take the quad to the field in.
5 x Arduino Pro Mini';s ::)
The wooden FPV pod for my Skywalker project...
Ridiculously fast delivery considering, ordered Sunday, arrived today, from china! definately recommend http://www.fpvmodel.com/ (http://www.fpvmodel.com/)
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Some German awesome ~~
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Well I received a Pixhawk setup & compass on Wednesday.
The postie had left it on the previous Wednesday and my son neglected to tell me about it for a week
Grrrr
:laugh: Kids! Who';d ';avem
Quote from: Revs on Friday,October 09, 2015, 16:15:02
[emoji23] Kids! Who';d ';avem
I';m somewhat jealous of hamsters who are permitted to eat their offspring
Some quick release prop adapters
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And this :laugh: :laugh:
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Need to strip it down and design a quad frame to fit :laugh:
Quote from: Nige8021 on Monday,October 12, 2015, 11:50:16
Some quick release prop adapters
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And this [emoji23] [emoji23]
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Need to strip it down and design a quad frame to fit [emoji23]
You going to try to flog it for £900 once it';s built?
Quote from: Yellow on Monday,October 12, 2015, 12:24:09
You going to try to flog it for £900 once it';s built?
No ! by the time it';s finished the "Rarity" value will of gone up so around £1200 :rofl: :rofl:
Quote from: Nige8021 on Monday,October 12, 2015, 12:29:25
No ! by the time it';s finished the "Rarity" value will of gone up so around £1200 :rofl: :rofl:
Many a true word said in jest. ;)
New props for my RD290 and the FPV cam/VTx combo for the tri ~~
My Foxeer HD camera :frantic:
Sadly turned up whilst on my lunch :banghead:
Footage will be available tomorrow, once I';ve found something to strap it to (probably one of my Hex';s)
A boxed set of Marspower MX motors for my 450, now maybe the blinking props will stay on and i might get it to take of :smiley:
One of these. I want to learn to fly acro LOS.
http://www.banggood.com/250mm-4-Axis-Quadcopter-Frame-Kit-Landing-Skid-Glass-Fiber-Carbon-Fiber-p-975407.html (http://www.banggood.com/250mm-4-Axis-Quadcopter-Frame-Kit-Landing-Skid-Glass-Fiber-Carbon-Fiber-p-975407.html)
Some nice new motors for my extended arm 550 clone
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some 20 awg wire and heatshrink to try sort out some breaking motor wire issues i';ve been having.
Well not today but yesterday :)
4 x 12amp Afro ESC
Tarot 250 frame
Variety of Bullets
6x45 props
10x45 Carbon props
Sunnysky Motors
:)
My ZMR180 frame kit has arrived! Indoor flying here I come.. cannot wait to get this frame in the air! ::)
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Pairing with:
Dys 1306/3100 & HQProp 4x4.5BN
FVT LittleBee
Naze32 Acro
3S 900mAh 35c to start..
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Lots of bits arrived today.
Some screws and an XT-60 charging cable. An exciting day in the life of me! ;)
Quote from: kilby on Friday,October 09, 2015, 16:05:37
Well I received a Pixhawk setup & compass on Wednesday.
The postie had left it on the previous Wednesday and my son neglected to tell me about it for a week
Grrrr
Hanging offence I believe ::)
My second one of these, the first I liked so much ... from Banggood ... Chuwi Hi8 Android/Windows10 tablet. I also got a case+keyboard (bluetooth) for it.
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posty bought me a gravity250 frame and full naze 32 ~~
thanx to makeitbuild it for quick delivery and spot on soldering service ::)
Quote from: Hands0n on Friday,October 16, 2015, 22:59:35
My second one of these, the first I liked so much ... from Banggood ... Chuwi Hi8 Android/Windows10 tablet.
Great for the $$$$ aren';t they? Definitely a no brainer at that price, it';s every bit as good as my son';s Galaxy tab and a fraction of the price!!!
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Quote from: Hands0n on Friday,October 16, 2015, 22:59:35
My second one of these, the first I liked so much ... from Banggood ... Chuwi Hi8 Android/Windows10 tablet. I also got a case+keyboard (bluetooth) for it.
Hey HandsOn, do you have a link to the case and keyboard?
I guess I';m a sucka for punishment...
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KISS12A for my 3s 250 quad. Wish me luck!
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,October 21, 2015, 09:53:12
I guess I';m a sucka for punishment...
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KISS12A for my 3s 250 quad. Wish me luck!
Fingers crossed for you mate.
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,October 21, 2015, 09:53:12
I guess I';m a sucka for punishment...
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KISS12A for my 3s 250 quad. Wish me luck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GCSWEgZT94 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GCSWEgZT94)
lol, I haven';t actaully had one on fire before, but the 18';s I had previously liked to pop, fizz and smoke :o 30';s have been mint so far though.
had some thin 2650msh 4S packs for my fpv flying wing, some hxt900 servos to build more fixed wing stuff, servo wire.
Couple of days ago I got a new Reaktor (Hobby King EPP) and some batteries and yesterday I got a new Motor and props and silicone wire and wheels.
Reaktor is built and flying ::)
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Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,October 21, 2015, 09:53:12
I guess I';m a sucka for punishment...
KISS12A for my 3s 250 quad. Wish me luck!
2 of 5 dead. 3s quad now grounded. I seems I don';t have the soldering skills to solder these little bastards up without killing them :shrug:
Dead as in never worked? Or just stopped working?
Which version are were they?
V1.1. First 3 installed and worked fine, but I overheated the 4th and it';s replacement (I got 5 incase this happened) and they unleashed the magic smoke on power up. I hate soldering ESCs!
Bad juju for sure. Are you sure it was your soldering and not an inherent fault with those two?
No way of knowing bud. Can';t test them without soldering them up. I think the problem is that the heat transfers through the ESC so quickly with them being so tiny that it melts the transistor solder and causes a short.
replacement heat exchanger for my boiler, might have some heating this evening
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,October 22, 2015, 11:31:37
V1.1. First 3 installed and worked fine, but I overheated the 4th and it';s replacement (I got 5 incase this happened) and they unleashed the magic smoke on power up. I hate soldering ESCs!
Sorry to hear about that Revs. The 12a ones really are tiny... I remember when I was soldering the OneShot jumpers on mine, I was all ready to go but then had to go and eat something sweet and sit quietly and meditate for 20 minutes just to get the shakyness in my hands to settle down enough so I could hold the soldering iron steady. Mine smoked in the fullness of time too, but not before I did a heap of flying with them. I still love those ESCs... I miss them... :>
With regard to flooding the device with heat... I saw on a video from Felix Niesson (sp?) that when soldering the motor wires, you don';t need to worry about heat too much, as the nfets are very heat stable. I think the signal wire is the trickiest one to do..
Hope you get it going in the end... and the flight characteristics that KISS provides should make it worthwhile, hopefully :>
Only took a month to arrive. :rolleyes:
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Exciting. What are they going on?
I have a set of DYS BE1104 4000 Kv motors. I haven';t decided on a frame yet though.
My GetFPV order has finally landed..
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Been looking forward to this coming. Some new stuff to try :smiley:
Is that the defogging fan for the FS?
Arr :smiley: and the funky new battery!
Quote from: quadfather on Thursday,October 22, 2015, 14:17:26
I have a set of DYS BE1104 4000 Kv motors. I haven';t decided on a frame yet though.
Can I ask where you got the motors from? Much as though I feel guilty not buying the rotorX ones, I would prefer to get them in the UK if possible.
Quote from: Gandhi on Thursday,October 22, 2015, 16:36:48
Can I ask where you got the motors from? Much as though I feel guilty not buying the rotorX ones, I would prefer to get them in the UK if possible.
I got mine from Phil at maktibuildit when he had very limited stock. I think I may have bought his entire stock then. ;)
Drop him a PM to see when he gets them again.
Props, arms, and buds from good old Make it Build it.
Nice touch with the sticker Phil!
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Some bits for my Venturi Evo(yesterday)
I think that last boat from China was fully loaded with all my stuff ... things i';d forgotten that i';d ordered over a month ago! :waiting: Now my big problem is remembering why I';d ordered them! :whistling:
Variously ... Folding GPS Mounts, APM Power Modules, NEO-7M GPS/Mag in puck, Constructor PCBs in various sizes (!!???), one DYS SN20A, APM Mini 3.1, 2204 2300KV motors (4 off), XT60 to 4.0mm Banana Plug leads, Turnigy 2200mAh 40C - 50C LiPo from an EBay seller, significantly less than HK+shipping!
4x Littlebee 20 amp escs
1x pdb with integrated bec for my naze
1x Delta 8 frsky multiprotocol Rx
My 210 build has all the components now...
Quote from: Kellarly on Thursday,October 29, 2015, 16:49:46
4x Littlebee 20 amp escs
1x pdb with integrated bec for my naze
1x Delta 8 frsky multiprotocol Rx
My 210 build has all the components now...
What pen did you get?
Quote from: Yellow on Friday,October 30, 2015, 08:50:48
What pen did you get?
http://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/matek-5-in-1-pdb-5v3a-bec-lost-model-finder-voltage-alarm (http://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/matek-5-in-1-pdb-5v3a-bec-lost-model-finder-voltage-alarm)
new weller soldering iron
props for me gravity 250 build
and a spare naze32 board ::)
Friday my Attitude V3 Goggles Whoo Hoo! a spare Naze32 board and a Mobius Tx docking station!
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,October 22, 2015, 11:12:55
2 of 5 dead. 3s quad now grounded. I seems I don';t have the soldering skills to solder these little bastards up without killing them :shrug:
Thought I';d better post to say that, rather embarresingly, this was my fault :rolleyes: I got the polarities wrong on the wiring on the PDB side for one of the ESCs. Replacement KISS12As landed and I now have a flying 3s quad!
While I was stomping around cursing damn KISS ESCs, I ordered some RG20';s. So if/when these KISS12s go pop, I';ll have some nice replacements ready to go in ~~
not quite the postman, but a good friend gave me a shiny new SP racing flight controller and postman is brijg me a new prop for the boat (full size not rc) today i hope !
Some much needed upgrade motors (11,000kv) for my NanoQX..
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Laser BGC 1.3 module for Dominator, some replacement Afros, and a free strap.
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another one of Gav';s antennas! now to fix the camera...
A couple of bulbs to make these.
The frame for my acro build... Lucky I read pictures not Chinese [emoji23]
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To help with future projects.
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Quote from: tupoar on Wednesday,November 04, 2015, 11:38:15
To help with future projects.
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got one of those myself, very useful.
Quote from: Paul01 on Tuesday,November 03, 2015, 13:15:33
A couple of bulbs to make these.
Personally I';d rather have a component burn out than send my whole craft crashing to the ground, perhaps that';s just me.
A clear canopy for my robocat to be painted maybe another moto gp bike theme
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Quote from: Calomile on Wednesday,November 04, 2015, 15:09:05
Personally I';d rather have a component burn out than send my whole craft crashing to the ground, perhaps that';s just me.
Your not suppose to leave it connected when flying :banghead: in fact the only way you get your craft off the floor with it connected is by throwing it
Quote from: Paul01 on Wednesday,November 04, 2015, 16:00:05
Your not suppose to leave it connected when flying :banghead: in fact the only way you get your craft off the floor with it connected is by throwing it
Oh I see it';s for running packs down. I';d seen someone somewhere using a bulb as a fuse whilst flying and seriously wondered. :beer2:
Quote from: Calomile on Wednesday,November 04, 2015, 16:08:04
Oh I see it';s for running packs down. I';d seen someone somewhere using a bulb as a fuse whilst flying and seriously wondered. :beer2:
It';s a current limiter for testing you don';t have any shorts when you first build a model. You can also use it to to make your model safe when playing around with it with the props still on.
Quote from: Paul01 on Wednesday,November 04, 2015, 15:03:25
got one of those myself, very useful.
I love it already. I tested it earlier soldering some smd component and it made it so easy. +1 from me.
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Two mahoosive cutting mats and a doormat for my new man cave :-) Starting to move stuff in to it :-)
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Quote from: Hands0n on Wednesday,November 04, 2015, 20:01:22
Two mahoosive cutting mats and a doormat for my new man cave :-) Starting to move stuff in to it :-)
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I';m so jealous of your cave... trying to get one myself
LOL, cheers. I';m absolutely delighted with it myself. Didn';t think it';d come out so well.
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I was a little disappointed with the lack of updates, thought it was all over, nice to see it in the final touches
It did rather take a pregnant pause. Just got one more chair to arrive and then I';m pretty much done. Starting to move my boxes o';bits in tonight.
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10 sheets of 6mm depron for my winter project. My first scratch build wing!
Quote from: Elmattbo on Wednesday,November 04, 2015, 23:26:27
10 sheets of 6mm depron for my winter project. My first scratch build wing!
OOO mine will be coming Friday :) 10 sheets of 6mm , 5 sheets 3mm and 5 sheets 2mm :)
5 of Gav';s excellent skews landed yesterday, cheers Gav :smiley:
This morning, Parcel Force were bright and early..
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My Alien 6" frame finally arrived this morning. :>
Two Chinese NEO-7M GPS/Mag and folding stands - one to repair the TBS Disco and the other ... well ... one would have been lonely ::)
A few sets of strobes arrived also. They';ll need dismantling and made more suited to multi-rotor use. Something to do on the cold dark nights. ~~
Argos DID NOT deliver the second chair - computer glitch - its due tonight between 7pm and 10pm. We';ll see.
::)
ooh look at Mr Fancy Pants with his own hardware :laugh: What are they for, Tup?
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,November 05, 2015, 11:41:19
ooh look at Mr Fancy Pants with his own hardware :laugh: What are they for, Tup?
http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=15961.msg144989#msg144989 (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=15961.msg144989#msg144989)
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Motors, Props, Naze rev6';s and 2 rx';s for 2 new micro builds :)
You were dun on the keyboard
One RG20 starter pack with freeby rubberised strap and stickers :smiley: Really looking forward to trying these!
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The kit includes 4x RG20 ESCs, all wires and shrink wrap plus a USB programming tool.
Took 7 working days to get here.
EDIT: ooh, just found a 5v BEC in there too :D
EDIT2: Really nice quality..
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Quote from: Baner on Tuesday,November 10, 2015, 11:55:21
You were dun on the keyboard
Haha, yes. Never use a poweful vacuum to clean your keyboard. No matter how filthy it is!
Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,November 10, 2015, 12:17:35
One RG20 starter pack with freeby rubberised strap and stickers :smiley: Really looking forward to trying these!
The kit includes 4x RG20 ESCs, all wires and shrink wrap plus a USB programming tool.
Took 7 working days to get here.
EDIT: ooh, just found a 5v BEC in there too :D
Freebies are great :) They are meant to be very good ESC';s - What are they going on?
Quote from: Gandhi on Tuesday,November 10, 2015, 12:41:39
Freebies are great :) They are meant to be very good ESC';s - What are they going on?
They';ll be going on my 5" Alien when it turns up :smiley: From the vids I';ve seen, they';re as good as KISS performance wise, but without the smoke. BorisB can sure make them dance anyway :laugh:
My V-Tail frame rolled up today :frantic:
It was posted in Taiwan on the 5th November - It did take them 10 days to cut it though, but I suspect they wait until they have a full sheets worth of stuff to cut to keep costs down.
Just waiting on ESC';s and my cameras/vtx';s from BG now - if they ever turn up!
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ooh, more goodies!
A carp load of new props to try, including some 5x4x3 :laugh: cheers Phil!
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and some Flytron lights and strobes for the MT Riot...
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That is a lot of props. Otherwise known as a weekends worth of flying for me ;)
I';m at the stage now where I';m starting to push my (very limited) skills a bit, so I';m going through props pretty quickly. Though the DAL 5x4.5BN are really tough!
RadioC are doing a deal on DAl props at the moment £1.94 a set for either 5 x 4 or 6 x 4
http://www.radioc.co.uk/category-s/1914.htm (http://www.radioc.co.uk/category-s/1914.htm)
just order some
Not sure about the 5x4';s, but I tried some DAL6x4';s a couple of weeks back and they were the weakest props I';ve ever tried. They broke at the root every time, usually both blades, so pliers were needed to hold the hub while removing the nut. Yet the 5x4.5BN are crazy tough.
Hope you have better luck with them than I did, Dave. Than again, at that price it';s not the end of the world.
Revs where did you get yours from and which colour ? I got some from radioC in their last offer, purple ones very impressed with them took quite a beating. Have the 5x4.5BN from banggood as well bit more bendy, just bent them back after a crash.
QC problems from DAL or differentish plastic in the different colours?
It was a set my mate gave me to try. They were the red ones and I think they were from Fast Lads. The BN ones, also red, are literally unbreakable. I thought the issue with the 6040s was design (overly strong blade, weak root) but if you were getting on ok with them it could be material.
A Macbook Pro Charger for my... Macbook Pro! :laugh:
Windows can %^&*%(%^&(%(£$"£$%^$%^W$%^
Just these;
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4 for the v-tail, 6 for the Raiju, no spares! Brave or stupid?
Quote from: Gandhi on Wednesday,November 11, 2015, 13:07:36
Just these;
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4 for the v-tail, 6 for the Raiju, no spares! Brave or stupid?
Well We cant say Stupid, YET!
But time will tell, LOL
Quote from: Gandhi on Wednesday,November 11, 2015, 13:07:36
Just these;
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4 for the v-tail, 6 for the Raiju, no spares! Brave or stupid?
Bit of both I';d say :laugh: Good luck! :smiley:
12';s or 18';s?
Just 12a ones. I';m only running 1104 motors, 3020 props on 3s with them, so they wont draw much more than 4amps at max I would think. Even if I decide to chuck a 4s battery on there, they won';t come close to the rated amp draw.
It';s not the amp draw that has been the issue with mine, it';s the installation (heat while soldering). Now I';ve actually got a set of 4 KISS12A';s on the quad installed and working, they';ve been trouble free. Had about 2 hrs flying time an umpteen crashes and they';re fine. I';m good at cutting the throttle just before crashing though. I see a lot of people not cutting it fast enough in a crash and I think that';s when the fires start.
Just to relate my experiences.. Both of my KISS fires occurred on takeoff..
Today a 5v pololu regulator arrived.. and some "Antenna Caps" that I am hoping to use as rubber feet.
4 of these... engine mounts with mounting type plates on both sides... Just need to sell the 250 or wait for payday to arrive then it';ll be time for my X8 conversion to be done, still need 4 more ESC';s and want 8 new props, will decide what i';m doing about a gimbal once it';s all balanced up and back in the air ;)
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12 Sharpie pens ::)
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Some dupont 2.54mm female crimp terminals. I shall now proceed to manufacture my own ESC/servo plugs!
Quote from: Hands0n on Friday,October 16, 2015, 22:59:35
My second one of these, the first I liked so much ... from Banggood ... Chuwi Hi8 Android/Windows10 tablet. I also got a case+keyboard (bluetooth) for it.
Have you found you need a screen protector for it? :hmm: On an old Mac and need Cleanflight to flash my Little Bee ESC';s and want something to carry around when I fly for PID';s, etc - seems perfect, but since I';ll get it from BG, thought I would ask so I can get everything at once..
Quote from: dasijoe on Thursday,November 12, 2015, 11:19:14
Have you found you need a screen protector for it? :hmm: On an old Mac and need Cleanflight to flash my Little Bee ESC';s and want something to carry around when I fly for PID';s, etc - seems perfect, but since I';ll get it from BG, thought I would ask so I can get everything at once..
I dont'; use a screen protector for mine - but then one of them has the BT keyboard and case. The other one, that gets chucked into by Flight Box is "naked" and so far has been okay - but i do take extraordinary care not to allow stuff to come into contact with the screen. I reckon either a neoprene case or similar would be an idea.
New Taranis X9E arrived today, plenty to play with for a while, it';s a good job I';ll be sitting down to use it even though a good harness is supplied with it.
Two APM 2.6 from China :-)
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Some super cheap battery goodness, only $10 each :wack0 , paid nearly 3x that back in June :o
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Where from????
Quote from: quadfather on Thursday,October 22, 2015, 14:17:26
I have a set of DYS BE1104 4000 Kv motors. I haven';t decided on a frame yet though.
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I';m toying with the RotorX Atom as the frame for these, it';s about $25.
A fresh roll of 60/40, and 5 "Favourite Little Bee". lol. Cute name for an ESC. :>
Hopefully I can fly tomorrow now!
QF - Atom, diatone 150 maybe?
Nothing today as I';m off sick :(
But yesterday;
Thug 180v5
Some very pink Thug 4" props
2x Aomway 200mw vtx';s
2x CC1563 Cameras
Shed load of Gemfan 4045 props
More about the the thug later ;)
2x 9x5 APC props and four lipo straps all for my ongoing Venturi Evo build
Mini 230 frame and some L E D s
Two Surgical Scalpels plus 10 blades each from China. Jeepers :o I did';t realise that Surgical would be considerably sharper than Hobby Scalpels :o They';re terrifyingly sharp :cool:
Immersion RC mini patch antenna. Now got a Mad Mushroom and a Patch the reception is awesome.
2 little bee escs in case of crashing.
Quote from: Hands0n on Saturday,November 14, 2015, 23:51:44
Two Surgical Scalpels plus 10 blades each from China. Jeepers :o I did';t realise that Surgical would be considerably sharper than Hobby Scalpels :o They';re terrifyingly sharp :cool:
Never used anything else but always dread having to change a Blade cos I always manage to cut myself ::)
Quote from: DarrellW on Sunday,November 15, 2015, 08:37:22
Never used anything else but always dread having to change a Blade cos I always manage to cut myself ::)
From restoring pocket knives, old stanley';s and such, when changing a blade, sandwich the blade between 2 bits of leather or thick cloth and then put one piece of tape round it to secure and squeeze it tight. Grip from the back edge.
Alternatively, stick the blade into a soft piece of cork.
Quote from: Kellarly on Sunday,November 15, 2015, 08:45:50
Alternatively, stick the blade into a soft piece of cork.
Light bulb moment ::) ::) ::) - found a good use for wine corks!!!
Just received these for some night flight action. Cheers for the recommendation Jake :smiley: Two for the quads and two for the MT Riot
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Oh, and an Alien 5" frame :cool:
Tarot zyx-m fc that was supposed to be lost in the postal void - according to the PO still not in the uk!!!
So now I have the FC plus a refund from BG - best ask them to invoice me for it!
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POWAAAAAAAAH!
Ooooh, errrr
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Came with two RX (supposed to be one) plus two more that I paid for!
Lipos for the 120. :>
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They';re so little! :D
3 x 4s NANOTECH 1300mAh 45-90c lipos
to give my 250 a kick up the arse with some extra omph
my RCX 2205 2633 motors arrived... just after I finished the build. They will have to wait to go on another frame I suppose
Last week he brought an adjustable power supply and some infra red LEDs. It';s very much at the ';beta'; stage, but I';ve just made infra red back pack. Don';t know how it';ll fair at night but it';s worth a look!
Lasers. You need lasers, mate ::)
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Hmmm. Scratches chin and thinks...
My Chris Foss Middle Phase advanced......... lots of bits of wood.... :help:
:frantic:
http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=16350.msg147108;topicseen#new (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=16350.msg147108;topicseen#new)
4props.com had a flash sale over the weekend (not sure if everything has gone yet). I bought a 2 packs of LEDs for a quid and some pennies. Got a PM that the postage was wrong as stated and would I want a refund or more stuff added to the order... I took the latter. Get home to find 9 packs (+7) of LEDs & 2pairs of these 250 LED arms ~~
Awesome service from a uk supplier, and now got something else to consider building.... :whistles:
Dear Bank Manager... ::)
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FeelWorld PVR732 HDMI DVR 5.8G 32CH Wireless 7 Inch FPV HD Monitor
2nd one,first one arrived smashed!
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Quote from: Hands0n on Tuesday,November 17, 2015, 15:31:03
Lasers. You need lasers, mate ::)
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You mean Sharks with Lasers
https://youtu.be/Bh7bYNAHXxw (https://youtu.be/Bh7bYNAHXxw)
I had a nice parcel from 4props too, got myself a HMB235 unbreakable frame for car park carnage and a diatone ghost for some dodgy winter LOS flying. that frame was £5 so bargain really. sure i can find some escs and motors knocking around for it! darren also chucked in a bag with a selection of props as a freebie which was a very nice surprise ~~
Some SMD practice boards to play with before I finish my VTX design ::)
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Also VTX modules for the aforementioned design and VRX modules for the new V1.2 T-Box.
My Ohm tester for DIY E-cig coils, 25m of 28 guage wire, big bag of Japanese pure cotton :)
But my Fatshark faceplate was not there :(
Both arrived today at last :) faceplate at 6pm, then my replacement camera came at 7pm :)
just need to add the foam now . and the camera works perfectly :)
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Bare in mind, for the Attitudes you want the faceplate with part number FSV2617.
Camera fitted to the hand grip for testing .
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Quote from: Friskle on Wednesday,November 18, 2015, 20:38:44
Bare in mind, for the Attitudes you want the faceplate with part number FSV2617.
It looks like that faceplate has a demister fan, have you got a link to where you got it from? Mine is fogging a lot in this cold weather
got it from here, but it looks to be out of stock again.
https://www.firstpersonview.co.uk/fpv-goggles/extras/fatshark-dominator-video-goggles-fpv-hd-v2 (https://www.firstpersonview.co.uk/fpv-goggles/extras/fatshark-dominator-video-goggles-fpv-hd-v2)
That one properly snaps on the Attitude V3 goggle.
Think it would fit easily on the v2s?
Many blades for those inevitable crashes.
A few cheap receivers to checkout
Quote from: Yellow on Wednesday,November 18, 2015, 22:37:59
Think it would fit easily on the v2s?
There';s a DIY 3D printed version that I';m going to try with my V2';s at some point soon, no idea if it';ll actually fit though! http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1109091 (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1109091)
Today the postie brought me a 52mm CPL filter with GoPro adapter and lens cover, a 16/22mm roller bearing (for a tail tilt mechanism I';m putting together for a VTOL tricopter/plane project), ALL THE SERVO WIRE, a backpack for my newly built Hacker Vagabond, and a £34 ex-display mobius from HobbyKing. They still have a few left under the scratch/dent category in the UK warehouse if anyone thought about getting a mobius but (like me) doesn';t want to pay full price ::)
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My Kickstarter Remix Android PC,
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T-Box v1.2 boards ::)
3 prototypes, all accounted for I';m afraid. They also have a missing track on them so i wouldn';t sell them.
On the plus side, I';m just setting up a little website so people can order the boards (eventually kits). Stay tuned ~~
4 x opto 20a afro race spec esc';s
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Quote from: tupoar on Monday,November 23, 2015, 12:31:31
T-Box v1.2 boards ::)
You been designing your own PCBs? Clever clogs .. :beer2:
Thank you mate, been a absolute baptism of fire but so far so good!
http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=15961.msg143036#msg143036 (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=15961.msg143036#msg143036)
Atom
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QAV180 CF frame. It';s Packet was so small I didn';t know what it was. It went through the letter box no probs lol. Just as well as I was out when postie came by.
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Quote from: quadfather on Tuesday,November 24, 2015, 19:37:52
Atom
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nice :)
Boring I know but now I';ll have some decent time in the blackbox
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Quote from: atomiclama on Wednesday,November 25, 2015, 09:18:05
Boring I know but now I';ll have some decent time in the blackbox
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Flash memory for FCs?
Quote from: atomiclama on Wednesday,November 25, 2015, 09:18:05
Boring I know but now I';ll have some decent time in the blackbox
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If there the same ones I got there no so easy to fit as the foot print is not the same as the pads on the Naze, you will need to bend the pins over.
Revs spot on.
Soler, now you mention it they do look a bit wider, ah well nothing a little tweaking can';t fix.
They are to replace the small SPI flash on my CC3Ds, 128M bit instead of the 2M bit I think .
Stuff ::)
x4 cobra 2300 ( ;) :laugh:) motors...
A bit of nice glass from Stock Optics and an F3 for the Alien from our Phil :smiley:
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Quote from: atomiclama on Wednesday,November 25, 2015, 09:18:05
Boring I know but now I';ll have some decent time in the blackbox
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Does the seller sell singular chips? I only need one!
Quote from: shazzy on Wednesday,November 25, 2015, 16:06:58
Does the seller sell singular chips? I only need one!
PM me your address fella I';ll pop one in the post
Quote from: JeremyE on Wednesday,November 25, 2015, 11:56:22
Looks like you building me something Tup ;D
Not this batch as I hope to showcase them at the Drone Show, but the next batch will definitely have one with your name on mate. ~~
Two unconnected things:-
1. An EasyCap
2. An empty JR module case which will end up on (in?) a Taranis and I';ll leave you to guess what it will contain. Remember, not connected with the above No 1.
Today has been a good day. First this arrived
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Then minutes later (thanks to JeremyE - he forced me to. Honest!)
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As usual the Philmeister delivers (makeitbuildit) ::)
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Quote from: tupoar on Thursday,November 26, 2015, 11:58:07
Today has been a good day. First this arrived
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Then minutes later (thanks to JeremyE - he forced me to. Honest!)
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That Q-Bot is now on back order and marked as £27... Grr!
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Quote from: arturios on Thursday,November 26, 2015, 15:34:07
That Q-Bot is now on back order and marked as £27... Grr!
Still in stock and on sale in Europe. Last i checked shipping was only £3 more...
Cheepo 808 key chain camera
10x adjustable regs, costing under £4 delivered! (no, not each, for all 10)
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that';s what I use now Revs
One of 2 new Turnigy TGY receivers, I need 2 one for the F450 rebuild and one for 250 project
Quote from: Revs on Monday,November 30, 2015, 13:17:55
10x adjustable regs, costing under £4 delivered! (no, not each, for all 10)
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where from dude
Quote from: Rommie on Monday,November 30, 2015, 14:41:07
where from dude
I get these ones, a little over £4 but pretty close http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10Pcs-DC-DC-3A-Converter-Adjustable-Step-down-Power-Supply-Module-replace-LM2596-/291550425495? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10Pcs-DC-DC-3A-Converter-Adjustable-Step-down-Power-Supply-Module-replace-LM2596-/291550425495?)
Quote from: Rommie on Monday,November 30, 2015, 14:41:07
where from dude
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271863755380 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271863755380) :smiley:
Quote from: Revs on Monday,November 30, 2015, 14:43:36
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271863755380 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271863755380) :smiley:
I like how yours have two points for each in and out, can power vtx and leds on the same one much more easily
Quote from: Yellow on Monday,November 30, 2015, 14:47:02
I like how yours have two points for each in and out, can power vtx and leds on the same one much more easily
Aren';t yours the same? They look the same in the pics.
ahh yes they are, I bought the old version, explains why its now a new listing, hadn';t noticed the change. just ordered some of yours, saves me the 80p or so
My first 250, a Nighthawk 250/280 pro arrived today, courtesy of electricwingman.com. Looking forward to trying something different although the motion sickness might preclude goggles :-)
JohnR
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One of these (http://banggood.com/AOMWAY-FPV-5_8G-8CH-200mW-AV-Transmitter-Integrated-700TVL-CMOS-HD-Camera-For-Aerial-Photo-p-989258.html) for me tiny racing wing
More hobbyking cyber sale stuffs, a 2nd ME-163 Komet and a Skipper XL ::) oh and 2 naze32 boards, forgot about those :laugh:
Next few days I';ll be getting
1x Venturi EVO mk.2 flying wing kit
2x 43g metal gear servos
6x 5200mAh 4S lipo bats (£26 £10 each woohoo)
3x cans of neon blue spraypaint :laugh:
2x tubes of UHU POR glue
1x HobbyKing inline DVR to record stuff that';s too small to carry a mobius/record OSD footage
2x Naze32 boards
and some little other misc bits and bobs.
All (belated) birthday treats, so no guilt in splurging :beer2:
16 propellers...
HQ6045BN
8 black, 8 green (for extra speed)
Quote from: annikk.exe on Tuesday,December 01, 2015, 09:20:28
16 propellers...
HQ6045BN
8 black, 8 green (for extra speed)
Green is always faster :laugh:
Should have got this first time round
Got a Naze32 rev5 from HK arrived today.
Going to pair it with my D4R-II and get a X4R-SB to go with my Naze32 Rev6 in SBUS, sure as hell hope I';ve got this right :whistling:
Quanum V1 goggles for silly cheap, so my kids can watch the screen whilst I fly. Ground station for mini people.
Quote from: Hozza on Tuesday,December 01, 2015, 12:43:23
Got a Naze32 rev5 from HK arrived today.
Going to pair it with my D4R-II and get a X4R-SB to go with my Naze32 Rev6 in SBUS, sure as hell hope I';ve got this right :whistling:
That sounds like perfect matches to me :> Don';t worry! You got this :>
It will be good as well cause you';ll get to directly experience the difference between flying with CPPM and SBUS. I drastically prefer SBUS, it has about 20ms lower latency which might not sound like a lot, but it feels much more "immediate" to me. 16 channels is also pretty ace. :> It';s a little trickier to set up than CPPM, imho. With the Rev 6 you shouldn';t have any problems though. :>
Some blades for the Nano QX';s I run for the beginners in my school club.
A motor for one of the three Nano CPX (fitted and working, well I had to test fly it round the house, didn';t I............. ;)
:sleep: :sleep: :sleep:
Some (plenty) extra 6030 Gemfan props to be soon smashed to bits... a replacement battery for the Mobius... a replacement T-Motor 2204 2300. I love getting parcels. :-)
I';m converting to Raceband so...
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This is my first Lumenier product. Another RX and TX due later..
6x 5200mah 4S Lipos.... plus a second box containing an extra 3 that I didn';t even order lmao
A replacement Pololu 5v regulator arrived. This will mean the Alien can get airborne again. :>
EDIT: Except I just realised I ordered the wrong one! If I plug a 4S battery in, it will smoke... :<
Some small velcro straps arrived too. I';m hoping to use 2 small straps instead of 1 big one, to hold the battery in place.
Quote from: annikk.exe on Wednesday,December 02, 2015, 15:37:46
A replacement Pololu 5v regulator arrived. This will mean the Alien can get airborne again. :>
EDIT: Except I just realised I ordered the wrong one! If I plug a 4S battery in, it will smoke... :<
Some small velcro straps arrived too. I';m hoping to use 2 small straps instead of 1 big one, to hold the battery in place.
Luke, PM me your address and I';ll post you one out ;)
Just had another delivery..
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Nice touch with the strap and spogs from EWM :smiley:
Nothing boo hoo hoo still grounded
another SP racing F3 flight controller for QAV180 build
5" bullnose Gemfan props
4" bullnose Gemfan props
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,December 02, 2015, 16:09:52
Luke, PM me your address and I';ll post you one out ;)
Thanks dude :> However I managed to find another one at my local Maplins... going to pick it up tomorrow morning. :>
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimg.org%2F9d2xz4tbz%2F20151202_172730.jpg&hash=d3d4cf4a4b49aae4cce66ae4eec7fe253eaa4a11) (http://postimg.org/image/9d2xz4tbz/)
Nothing amazing but it';s a start to making my own 250!
Quote from: vexed-chimp on Wednesday,December 02, 2015, 17:33:20
Nothing amazing but it';s a start to making my own 250!
I totally get that... When I started (about 7 months ago), I didn';t have
anything... no thread locker, no tie wraps, no screws, no wire.. It takes a little while to get all those things sorted. :>
Thread locker is totally necessary! Good buy.. :>
Well I thought I would start with the essentials ::)
My wife also asked me today what I would like for xmas as she was struggling to know what to get me... I sent her a link to some motors and afro 12amp ESC';s. :tongue:
12 amp esc gutted my motors haven';t turned up or my battery';s
Still grounded .should have got all my stuff from makeitbuiild it
New ESCs they are so tiny
Favourite Little Bee
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Quote from: Jazzz on Thursday,December 03, 2015, 13:34:45
12 amp esc gutted my motors haven';t turned up or my battery';s
Still grounded .should have got all my stuff from makeitbuiild it
They are probably in this box. :laugh:
http://youtu.be/uxX1kA-nhZk (http://youtu.be/uxX1kA-nhZk)
Quote from: quadfather on Thursday,December 03, 2015, 23:37:57
They are probably in this box. :laugh:
http://youtu.be/uxX1kA-nhZk (http://youtu.be/uxX1kA-nhZk)
Must have been a segway inside :laugh: :laugh:
and who said cardboard boxes weren';t fun!
Quote from: quadfather on Thursday,December 03, 2015, 23:37:57
They are probably in this box. :laugh:
http://youtu.be/uxX1kA-nhZk (http://youtu.be/uxX1kA-nhZk)
It turned out it was the esc after all so now I have 2 spair motors :wack0
It was the bloody esc after all
More like what did the postman try to bring today but I missed it... new arms for my talon tricopter.
bills! damn that posty
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some spare batteries. :beer2:
A Video Transmitter, part of a Camera/Loom/VTX SET (note, SET, not separate sales) that should have been sent with the Camera and Loom that arrived yesterday. How DO these businesses survive when they are SO incompetent and inefficient! :banghead:
Some more awesome skews from our Gav, cheers dude :smiley:
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Props from the China Slow Boat.
They were meant to be HQ props but they look fake. Ah well, hopefully they don';t suck.
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I was kinda hoping the new Amazeballs would come today, but the postie brought me these Flanged Lock Nuts instead.
can';t beat a bit of flange on yer nuts
sorry couldn';t resist
New AmazeBalls arrived today!!
Tonight I can continue working on the 120.. :>
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Just got to work out all the buttons and switches now. That be a Christmas holiday job.
Quote from: Rustydiver on Friday,December 11, 2015, 22:03:20
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Just got to work out all the buttons and switches now. That be a Christmas holiday job.
You tube is a huge winner lol
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Just got to work out all the buttons and switches now. That be a Christmas holiday job.
This is good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYO7HkjxGQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYO7HkjxGQ)
http://www.singpost.com/ (http://www.singpost.com/)
RP414205518SG
:banghead: :rofl:
the slow boat. I can';t wait anymore. I quit. :frantic:
Quote from: lamprosGR on Saturday,December 12, 2015, 16:03:01
http://www.singpost.com/track-items (http://www.singpost.com/track-items)
RP414205518SG
:banghead: :rofl:
the slow boat. I can';t wait anymore. I quit. :frantic:
Can I have your stuff? :tongue:
Yes father :notworthy:
A new Manfrotto tripod with a fluid video head, been panning around the kitchen all evening!
Rotor Evolution D2 180 - Prototype
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Coming in a 72g there are a few milling errors due to it being a sample but i so can';t wait to move my gear over from my MK1 Decker.
Quote from: Yellow on Saturday,December 12, 2015, 18:46:26
A new Manfrotto tripod with a fluid video head, been panning around the kitchen all evening!
Which one you got??? :D
Very jealous!
Myrcmart ordered has arrived, finally after 3 weeks :)
1x Sony Effio
4x RCX 2205 2350kV motors
1x Seriously Pro F3 Flight Controller
1x PDB BEC Board
Just need my ZMR to arrive so I can replace my Nighthawk now!
Two velcro straps for the Alien.
a syma X5c -1 and a hubsan X4 :beer2:
Some bits from HK China incl a Naze 32 Acro FC, some servo wires and bullet connectors
Yay! ::)
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So pretty Ravs, glad it got to you - did you get hit for customs? I saw you mention it was at customs in another post.
Mine got through for free, they ticked "documents" on the form lol
No charge for me either. I thought it was in customs because the tracking said it left NL about a week ago, but it seems it was just making it';s way here slowly :smiley:
Nowt!!!
:frantic:
he bought me a coat, a credit card, a bill that';s it today
Keys for my Taranis case.
Quote from: Hozza on Thursday,December 17, 2015, 19:59:41
Keys for my Taranis case.
these kyes never worked for me. tried once and throw it away :thumbdown:
Quote from: lamprosGR on Thursday,December 17, 2015, 20:56:53
these kyes never worked for me. tried once and throw it away :thumbdown:
hmmmmmmmm mine work fine
A syma XC5-1, though I';m not convinced it';s official :(
Arrived within 7 days using Banggoods priority direct mail costing £2.59 ~~
Bruce is saying in his video those antenna aren';t good 3/4 in to the vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF3mXYRSsug (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF3mXYRSsug)
Quote from: Baner on Friday,December 18, 2015, 16:14:25
Bruce is saying in his video those antenna aren';t good 3/4 in to the vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF3mXYRSsug (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF3mXYRSsug)
It';s too heavy anyway Banggood quotes 3g but it';s 5g, so I';m going to breakdown a linear antenna and use that.
Couldn';t you just trim the existing antenna?
Quote from: annikk.exe on Friday,December 18, 2015, 16:35:34
Couldn';t you just trim the existing antenna?
Could do but I need light as possible
Yes Hozza. you do need light as possible.
http://blog.oscarliang.net/diy-micro-fpv-setup-vtx-camera-v2/ (http://blog.oscarliang.net/diy-micro-fpv-setup-vtx-camera-v2/)
10 voltage regulators and 5 velcro straps.
a set of 10 soldering tips !
4 EMAX 1806 2280KV Motors, for my upcoming 250 build, 4 sets of 9450 props for my 450 quad, and a H150 150mm Glass Fiber Frame for another project down the line.
100 pcs of M2 x 0.4 x 5mm anodized aluminium (blue) hex cap head bolts. :D
Quote from: annikk.exe on Monday,December 21, 2015, 09:51:54
100 pcs of M2 x 0.4 x 5mm anodized aluminium (blue) hex cap head bolts. :D
blue :o that is so last years colour ::)
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Delicious :>
pretty.
A Christmas card from ';Ian the postman';!! I wonder what he wants??????
Tornado';s finally turned up ::)
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Life time supply of high kv bearing grease
Not the refund for an EMax camera bought from a UK supplier website using clear info on that website that recommended it to fit that specific EMax frame when it would not fit the frame camera mount being 4mm too large, a refund promised last week that would be done "that day".
Not the replacement EMax VTX for one supplied with the 20/200mW switch lever missing.
:thumbdown:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,December 22, 2015, 13:19:53
Not the refund for an EMax camera bought from a UK supplier website using clear info on that website that recommended it to fit that specific EMax frame when it would not fit the frame camera mount being 4mm too large, a refund promised last week that would be done "that day".
Ring your credit card company and ask for a chargeback! You will have to provide proof of purchase and the company saying they will refund etc... The card company should refund you and the company get 45 days to object. That way you get your money back and the company get a bit of hassle. They should have better customer service in the first place.
Merry Christmas and Happy Flying
Quote from: ched999uk on Tuesday,December 22, 2015, 16:09:59
Ring your credit card company and ask for a chargeback! You will have to provide proof of purchase and the company saying they will refund etc... The card company should refund you and the company get 45 days to object. That way you get your money back and the company get a bit of hassle. They should have better customer service in the first place.
Merry Christmas and Happy Flying
Cheers, but not quite that quick, as bought PayPal.
Happy Christmas!!
Open a Paypal Dispute instead then. :>
Brought my Reptile 500 with sunnysky 2212, afro`s and cc3d, really hoping i have one that will do the unthinkable ........and fly
Quote from: apollo7 on Tuesday,December 22, 2015, 17:50:17
Brought my Reptile 500 with sunnysky 2212, afro`s and cc3d, really hoping i have one that will do the unthinkable ........and fly
Depends whether the moon is in the right phase or not - or sods law is being kind or not ;)
Mr postman dropped of 4 X 1806 emax motors and some carbon 5030 props from makeitbuildit ::) thanks, great service !
Fitted them to the 250, soldiered to the esc';s nice and neatly, plugged FC in to computer to set-up, on motor 1 start spin set, Plugged Lipo in ,,,,,magic smoke from the esc :o
Dam,,,,4 New esc';s on the way now :laugh: I';ll just start with a fresh set then.....
Quote from: iRobot on Wednesday,January 06, 2016, 09:33:14
Mr postman dropped of 4 X 1806 emax motors and some carbon 5030 props from makeitbuildit ::) thanks, great service !
Fitted them to the 250, soldiered to the esc';s nice and neatly, plugged FC in to computer to set-up, on motor 1 start spin set, Plugged Lipo in ,,,,,magic smoke from the esc :o
Dam,,,,4 New esc';s on the way now :laugh: I';ll just start with a fresh set then.....
Sorry to hear about that. Did all 4 ESCs go up?
It might be a good idea to carefully check your wires and PDB with a multimeter.. There might be a manufacturing fault with the PDB causing a short, or something. You wouldn';t want to smoke the replacements too!
Quote from: annikk.exe on Wednesday,January 06, 2016, 11:52:21
Sorry to hear about that. Did all 4 ESCs go up?
It might be a good idea to carefully check your wires and PDB with a multimeter.. There might be a manufacturing fault with the PDB causing a short, or something. You wouldn';t want to smoke the replacements too!
Just No. 1 esc burnt out :cry I quickly unplugged the power to investigate. I';ll check the pdb, I';ve got a spare one so will just change it over anyway.
It just seems strange that only that one esc burnt out :shrug:
So from a simple change of the motors it';s turned into new motors , esc';s,pdb and a re-wire ~~
It started out I was only changing the motors due to one being crash damaged,,,,so now I have 3 spare motors + 3 esc';s lol
Quote from: iRobot on Wednesday,January 06, 2016, 12:43:38
so now I have 3 spare motors + 3 esc';s lol
Good excuse to build a 250 size Tricopter :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Like this:
http://www.simplecopter.com/simplecopter-mini-tricopter-250mm/ (http://www.simplecopter.com/simplecopter-mini-tricopter-250mm/)
http://youtu.be/uM_vD-ysxz8 (http://youtu.be/uM_vD-ysxz8)
http://www.bigsquidrc.com/review-simplecopter-mini-tricopter-250mm/ (http://www.bigsquidrc.com/review-simplecopter-mini-tricopter-250mm/)
My KISS FC and 24a ESC';s and another X4R-sbus.
Just waiting on the camera now to get my thug 180 back in the air!
a faceplate for ma goggles.
Three of these
FS-AVT01 voltage acquisition module
Voltage acquisition range: 4.0-30V DC
Dimensions: 24.4 x 14.8mm
Weight: About 3g
Voltage telemetry module for FlySky i10 receivers - rated at up to 30v although all the in-package documentation scarily only talks about 1S - 3S batteries :o
RunCam camera ::)
Now I just need to get it mounted then I can bore you all senseless with my flying round in circles.
8GB of Crucial DDR3 memory for the tower PC that I am rebuilding to be the man cave';s permanent resident PC. It';ll network back to a disk share in the house where all the RC files will be collated.
The machine was originally fitted with 2GB of DDR2, but seeing as I';m saving it from oblivion I may as well give it a proper new lease of life.
Not all today, but over the last couple of weeks...
- OnePlus Two
- SPRF3
- 4x Little Bees
- RepRap Pro Fisher Delta printer (minus 3d parts which I';m collecting tonight)
It';s been better than Christmas :D
An odd mix today ...
Home network stuff - TP-Link TL-WA830RE wifi range extender, should pull a nice signal/speed at the man cave.
Two minimOSD in moulded cases from China, so ultra cheap (thats me!)
One Pololu RC Switch with Small Low-Side MOSFET for a little project I have on the go ::) Takes PWM, anything over 1700 switches power on up to 3A to a connected device. ( https://proto-pic.co.uk/pololu-rc-switch-with-small-low-side-mosfet/ )
A strip of neoprene rubber, I told e missus it was for our sex life, then snook off, cut it up and hot glued it to a quad to help with the lipo, I can';t help but feel something has gone very wrong with my life
Some power!
Quote from: Fletch on Friday,January 08, 2016, 06:52:04
Some power!
Fourt Tattus? Someone';s feeling flush! :beer2:
Quote from: PropsToYou on Friday,January 08, 2016, 09:57:01
Fourt Tattus? Someone';s feeling flush! :beer2:
Christmas cash ;-)
Just my Runcam sky+ FPV camera today.
I can finish my Thug 180 build now :)
A nice little frame, thanks Phil ::)
A new spindle for the CNC ::)
Some instamorph, an Afro race spec quattro ESC and a set of littlebee 30s.
Couple of mini osd';s.
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A piece of Whale Tufnol to use as a 3D printing bed and a set of soldering iron tips.
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A nice little Lemon-Rx Diversity Satellite.
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Two, count them, clone 3DR 433MHz Telemetry module pairs (ground and air) from some Chinese EBay seller. These are rather good value and come in well handy for tuning APM/Pixhawk kit. Saves all that USB plugging/unplugging shenanigans.
Atmega328 chips, LED';s, step down modules and rp-sma connectors.
Oh and a £6 smart watch from Geek.
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FINALLY, after MUCH hassle and promises unfulfilled, the replacement EMax 20/200mW VTX for a faulty one with broken switch delivered at the very start of December as mentioned earlier in this thread.
(and they finally made the PayPal refund for a camera wrongly supplied this week, too)
So much for buying from a UK source to ease any delivery/warranty issues.
One of these for a 180 build, just need to sort out a frame.
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Fresh off the plane from China, looking forward to giving this combination a go on the Cloud Cobra.
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Today and yesterday the nice delivery people and postman have been busy.
Gravity 280 frame
4 Cobra 2206
4 Littlebees and programmer
4 Hobbyrc 1400 4s 75-130c
Naze32 rev 5
Landing feet for the Gravity
and Liquid tape.
New build on the way.
Ooo quadcopter porn :o
And in case you have any doubt:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4FxNJPu7Cnw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns9h_55mTJA
I';ve been looking at these and was wondering if they were actually 2204';s. Judging by their weight and power I suspect they';re larger. Would you mind measuring the stator please buddy? :smiley:
today he brought me some very soggy bills !!! hate them but on the up side he brought me a duet 6.0, 3d printer controller so im pulling apart the printer this weekend yay!! im looking forward to this if they are as good as i read for a delta ill be made up
A CHUWI Hi8 windowz tablet for tweaking pids at the field and other stuff
Quote from: Gav on Friday,January 22, 2016, 15:21:58
A CHUWI Hi8 windowz tablet for tweaking pids at the field and other stuff
You won';t regret it, superb bit of kit for the price!
::)
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some parts for my new build, thought the frame would have been here too but because they use a courier for free delivery and i ordered it yesterday it';s not going to show until Monday! :( :laugh:
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Nice one Nubster, I';ll be intersting to know how you get on with the Lux FC ;)
was a bit of an impulse buy, not 100% sure if it was the right choice though but we';ll see how it goes :laugh:
Lux (solder bridges done, flashed with betaflight 2.3.4)
4 rg2205 2700kv
4 rg20a ESCs
:)
New Hoverpack just landed and it';s great :smiley: well designed and made..
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Looks like a delivery day ~~ another two KISS FCs..
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Nothing Still waiting for my charger should have been here days ago :banghead:
never going to get to crash it at this rate ::)
8 new radiators for me to install, never done it before, should be great fun! :( :laugh:
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Quote from: nub on Tuesday,February 16, 2016, 12:59:13
8 new radiators for me to install, never done it before, should be great fun! :( :laugh:
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Where do you out the props?
i have no idea :shrug: :laugh:
My third replacement GoPro4 Black edition
Quote from: Paul01 on Tuesday,February 16, 2016, 16:59:08
My third replacement GoPro4 Black edition
What are you doing with ';em?! :laugh:
ZMR250 upgrade time for me..
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Nice Revs, Jealous.com now.
that another Alien frame, what size?
It';s a 6" this time :smiley: I';ve already got the 5" which is setup for lightness (400g without lipo). But I liked the frame so much I decided to swap out the ZMR250 frame on The Beast, as the ZMR250 frame is a bit noisey with 1.8kw of power, it';s not really stiff enough.
that';s what she said! :laugh:
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,February 17, 2016, 09:15:39
What are you doing with ';em?! :laugh:
ZMR250 upgrade time for me..
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Nothing, I';m always returning them to the Netherlands :laugh:
Faulty power board on the first and the replacement had the Wifi audio issue :banghead:
This one seems to be working fine though :crossfingers:
the bits for my Fossils Stuff Gravity 180
as well as a luminier pdb and pololu
and a lemon Rx diversity satellite and 4 littlebees
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Still nothing!
I';m doing very well so far on my "buying nothing but props" mission for the year.
On Cheredanine';s recommendation I picked these up today for the Alien5..
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Can';t wait to try ';em :smiley:
those look quite chunky.
Quote from: nub on Saturday,February 20, 2016, 11:57:45
those look quite chunky.
They are chunky little things. 8g/motor heavier and a fair bit taller than the X2204S';s, but they';re actually 2205';s. But 200g more thrust per motor over the Sunnysky';s, so 800g more thrust overall! Not too crazy price wise either :smiley:
A CHUWI HI8 tablet case - the one with Bluetooth keyboard
Quote from: Gav on Monday,February 22, 2016, 15:16:15
A CHUWI HI8 tablet case - the one with Bluetooth keyboard
Awesome, I love using mine, makes it all so very ... convenient :smiley:
An awesome little FPV unit courtesy of HK UK
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Oooh, now that looks exciting!
How much does it weigh? I';m wondering if I could strap it onto my Blade Inductix!
4.5g apparently :D
Quote from: Gandhi on Thursday,February 25, 2016, 11:04:58
Oooh, now that looks exciting!
How much does it weigh? I';m wondering if I could strap it onto my Blade Inductix!
Yeah its super light!! I got it to strap to my HK Q-bot, but I';m pretty sure it will get strapped to all my gear (even potentially to the cat) Haha ::)
Some 5.8GHz RHCP aerials.
4 of these baby';s plus some XT60';s and a LiPo for my Taranis :D
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My Z-84 Wing Wing.
Let the foam based carnage commence!
2X packs of Gemfan 5x3 tri-props
and some little tri-props for the X4
Heading into the garden right now for a test lol
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a gopro hero4 black and an nd filter for sj4000:)
Quote from: PropsToYou on Friday,February 26, 2016, 00:09:16
4 of these baby';s plus some XT60';s and a LiPo for my Taranis :D
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You';ll probably need xt90';s on those things!
Postie brought me a fatshark 1800 goggles battery. The one with the button and LEDs so you can tell how much charge is remaining. Hope it';s better than the standard 1000 fatshark battery because that thing is junk!
Quote from: Elmattbo on Saturday,February 27, 2016, 22:12:45
You';ll probably need xt90';s on those things,
Definitely need xt90';s or you';ll get smoking hot connectors on WOT!!!
Quote from: JeremyE on Thursday,February 25, 2016, 11:28:48
Yeah its super light!! I got it to strap to my HK Q-bot, but I';m pretty sure it will get strapped to all my gear (even potentially to the cat) Haha ::)
Let us know the image quality :)
woohoo finally some new Gav VTx antenna';s, been flying with a broken lode for ages, and mangled it the other day.
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thx Gav
Quote from: Friskle on Monday,February 29, 2016, 04:04:43
Let us know the image quality :)
The image quality is great. I cant complain at all. I must still range test it outdoors though! Definitely worth it. I want to design a little brushed frame based around it now and then transplant the Q-bot innards to the new frame. But I think I will do that in a new post :)
Quote from: JeremyE on Monday,February 29, 2016, 16:48:37
The image quality is great. I cant complain at all. I must still range test it outdoors though! Definitely worth it. I want to design a little brushed frame based around it now and then transplant the Q-bot innards to the new frame. But I think I will do that in a new post :)
I';m fancying one of those camera';s to. Liking the compact size. Price seems quite cheap.
Only concern is how / looks like the antenna is fixed ?
How would it stand up to a crash.
:hmm: :hmm:
Love the name of these motors perform as good as Thay look ill be happy
Feels like Christmas but I forgot to order some 4 cell
nice, batteries aint to bad i';ve flying one just now but ran it down a little too much the other day and aboot killed it! hehe
My FT Sparrow (see http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=17322.msg157870#msg157870 (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=17322.msg157870#msg157870)) arrived in a mahoosive padded envelope. This will be my first ever foamy build so I';m looking forward to the experience as well as revisiting my embryonic plank flying skills.
Quote from: nub on Tuesday,March 01, 2016, 12:42:48
nice, batteries aint to bad i';ve flying one just now but ran it down a little too much the other day and aboot killed it! hehe
I';ve never tried them before but have a much higher c rating
Than drone labe so thought I';d give them a shot
Can';t wait to get home and take her for a test drive! (What an exciting life I lead)
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Quote from: PropsToYou on Tuesday,March 01, 2016, 17:00:02
Can';t wait to get home and take her for a test drive! (What an exciting life I lead)
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I could use one of those right now
Crazy machining machine from HK...
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Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,March 02, 2016, 10:51:57
Crazy machining machine from HK...
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Oooh nice! Let us know how it is! Was it pricey?
Quote from: PropsToYou on Wednesday,March 02, 2016, 10:55:02
Oooh nice! Let us know how it is! Was it pricey?
Will do. Just over £200. Saw it on their YT channel and it peaked my interest as I';m from a machining background. I';ve thought of a few bits I can make already :smiley:
would really like to know what you think and how you get on with that.
Realy impressed with delivery times from hobby King U.K.
2 days . But still one day longer than the rest of my stuff
Some Micro Velcro
10 DC-DC Voltage regulators
10 160mAh 1S
Shrink Tubes various
from three places......................
The partridge in a pear tree is delayed at Customs.
Quote from: DarrellW on Sunday,February 28, 2016, 09:25:25
Definitely need xt90';s or you';ll get smoking hot connectors on WOT!!!
Oh man really? :(
I was hoping to get these soldered up tonight but only have XT60s. :/
Is there a way of being able to plug in both XT60s AND XT90s to the same multi (obviously not at the same time)
Only if you';re drawing over 60A constant or long bursts. I';m putting short bursts of over 100A through an XT60 and it seems to cope ok. Just make sure the connection is nice and tight for maximum contact area.
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,March 02, 2016, 15:04:53
Only if you';re drawing over 60A constant or long bursts. I';m putting short bursts of over 100A through an XT60 and it seems to cope ok. Just make sure the connection is nice and tight for maximum contact area.
Well I';ve just ordered some XT90s but I';d definitely like to stick to XT60s if possible. Would make my life a lot easier.
Hmm, lets see. I';m flying a hex with 20A ESCs so technically (excluding the zenmuse gimbal) I can pull up to 120A but realistically I';d imagine it';s considerably less. Only being used for aerial video so not exactly doing acrobatics but MTOW is at the upper limits of the motors recommended range.
I suspect you';ll be fine with XT60';s, but always do a load test with a watt meter to be sure. I bet it';s well under 20A in a hover.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,March 02, 2016, 12:58:05
Some Micro Velcro
10 DC-DC Voltage regulators
10 160mAh 1S
Shrink Tubes various
from three places......................
The partridge in a pear tree is delayed at Customs.
Well, the partridge is still awaited, but Mr ParcelFarce man brought me a Quanum Elite Micro Combo Cam/VTX, and a Quanum Elite VTX QE58-6 which they bill as 25 or 600mW alterable by Jumper, but in their data sheet with it list as 26-27 mW.
A lipo checker and some XT90s for my lovely new 4s Zippys!
Time to try out the new iron tonight :wack0
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DJI data radio, GCS kit.
~~
My slip of the thumb the other night resulted in this coming!
Looks like me looking into fpv related bits next ::) ::) ::)
Quote from: DarrellW on Thursday,March 03, 2016, 18:31:32
My slip of the thumb the other night resulted in this coming!
Looks like me looking into fpv related bits next ::) ::) ::)
Have you flown fpv before darrellw
Quote from: Jazzz on Thursday,March 03, 2016, 19:17:35
Have you flown fpv before darrellw
Nope, but thinking of having a go on a boat or car first before I try a plane or multi!
Three Volma low voltage and lost model alarms.
Very loud and very bright.
http://www.sabertronics.com/products/volma-low-voltage-and-lost-model-alarm
Graphene 1500mah 65c 4s thought I would give em a try, noticed they were in stock (briefly) in Europe warehouse.
Dunno about the batteries but the (magnetic lock)boxes and (velvet) bags they come in are frikin outrageous
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Quote from: DarrellW on Thursday,March 03, 2016, 18:31:32
My slip of the thumb the other night resulted in this coming!
Looks like me looking into fpv related bits next ::) ::) ::)
May I ask sir, where did you buy from and how much ?
I don';t like this thread anymore lol I';m constantly muttering to myself,,,,, I want one,,,,I want one,,,,I want one 😄
Quote from: iRobot on Friday,March 04, 2016, 18:53:13
May I ask sir, where did you buy from and how much ?
I don';t like this thread anymore lol I';m constantly muttering to myself,,,,, I want one,,,,I want one,,,,I want one 😄
It came from HK European warehouse and was a few coppers over £50 delivered.
And yes this thread definitely is not good for your bank balance ::) ::) ::)
Thank god for PayPal, her indoors would have a mega strop if she knew what I was spending :evil
Quote from: DarrellW on Saturday,March 05, 2016, 07:48:51
It came from HK European warehouse and was a few coppers over £50 delivered.
And yes this thread definitely is not good for your bank balance ::) ::) ::)
Thank god for PayPal, her indoors would have a mega strop if she knew what I was spending :evil
Cheers ~~ looks great for the price.
PayPal :notworthy: our saviour lol,,,, I tell my Mrs nothing :laugh: just ordered one of the quantum elite micro camera vtx';s hope she';s not home when it arrives !
4cell fun
I had been thinking about how to check hot hot esc';s and motors are getting and had a flash of inspiration ::)
£20ish from screwfix or toolstation.
Great because contact isn';t needed ~~
New Backpack for the Q500 :) a little better than its large Alu Box...
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my credit card bill :angry:
Finally after placing my order with HobbyKing UK on the 18 January they have arrived.
Hope they are worth the wait and cost!!!! I have been using a home- made type version like the Quanum's.
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Quote from: FlyingMouse on Monday,March 07, 2016, 11:42:06
Finally after placing my order with HobbyKing UK on the 18 January they have arrived.
Hope they are worth the wait and cost!!!! I have been using a home- made type version like the Quanum's.
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Nice :smiley: I hope you get on with them mate. I';m gonna have to sell mine, I just can';t get comfortable with them unfortunately.
Quote from: Revs I';m gonna have to sell mine, I just can';t get comfortable with them unfortunately.
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Sorry to hear that, mine are on charge now, will have to see how I get on with them, will keep you informed. :crossfingers:
Quote from: DarrellW on Saturday,March 05, 2016, 12:39:09
I had been thinking about how to check hot hot esc';s and motors are getting
Don';t you just wet your finger and touch the motors
No sizzle, not too hot ::)
Kiss24a ESCs and cable set :)
(Oneshot42 here I come)
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Monday,March 07, 2016, 14:45:16
Kiss24a ESCs and cable set :)
(Oneshot42 here I come)
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You must have been quick on the draw :laugh: they';re selling out in minutes!
They are good, no doubt. As are all the KISS ESC';s.
Quote from: Revs on Monday,March 07, 2016, 14:54:28
You must have been quick on the draw :laugh: they';re selling out in minutes!
Lol I got them from rmrc, was looking at other stuff and noticed they came into stock, they had 125 when I ordered, later that day they were out :)
FlySky i6
10 channels and iBus here I come ::)
Well once I have hacked it :whistling:
Quote from: JeremyE on Thursday,February 25, 2016, 11:00:31
An awesome little FPV unit courtesy of HK UK
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Mine just arrived Jeremy, tested on the Diversity Monitor first, came to what i thought was the best channel and looked fine, cant complain at all, so just tried the Attitude V3`s with it, really a lot better image in those, very comparable to the Spektrum one, one thing i did notice though, it seems to be better with Light than the Spektrum one, eg, not going anywhere near as dark in brighter light.
definately worth the money. :)
Four packs of props, inc the pack pictured below..........
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:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
You';ll have a hell of a job balancing them...
A JJRC H22 quadcopter to use with my NRF24 Multipro module in my Taranis ::)
Tiny little thing !
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Quote from: iRobot on Wednesday,March 09, 2016, 19:16:19
Tiny little thing !
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Just managed to get the Phone in the Attitudes, and managed to get some video of what the cam looks like viewed through them, very happy with this little camera.
Quote from: Friskle on Wednesday,March 09, 2016, 19:49:11
Just managed to get the Phone in the Attitudes, and managed to get some video of what the cam looks like viewed through them, very happy with this little camera.
Yep, I was pleasantly shocked at the quality, I';ve only had a 5 mins test with it so far :-)
managed to grab some video on the S6 shoved in the Attitudes :)
http://youtu.be/0FoxZeiePsE (http://youtu.be/0FoxZeiePsE)
Stuff and things
Got another GoPro/SJ400 clone from abay, £17.99! Got a few accessories with it, but not as many as the real thing (come on it was only 18 quid!)
1080p at 15 FPS or 720 at 60, good enough for a dash cam which is what I bought it for.
I won';t bother with a photo, you should know what one looks like by now!
4x sexy EMAX RS2205 2600kv motors and a tasty little PDB :D
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Never mind the postman. ... Dougal is awesome!
Quote from: Fletch on Saturday,March 12, 2016, 10:37:26
Never mind the postman. ... Dougal is awesome!
Wish mine printed that good lol
What';s up with yours Rommie?
Quote from: Fletch on Saturday,March 12, 2016, 12:57:08
What';s up with yours Rommie?
Moved the Bowden to the top and had the bed off loads so need to do trigger heights again
99p bargain from eBay (£3.30 postage though). Puts out 82A at 12.15v
Now I just need more/bigger chargers!
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I like the 2204';s so much that I got some of the 2206-2300KV';s too ~~
Looks like they';re actually 2207';s... but who cares! :laugh:
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Some beautifully/frustratingly overpackaged Graphine 4S batteries for my new 250 build.
::)
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A couple of new sets of motors for my wee alias.
Now just to wait for the props and spur gears to arrive then i can get out again.
Quote from: PropsToYou on Thursday,March 17, 2016, 13:37:33
Some beautifully/frustratingly overpackaged Graphine 4S batteries for my new 250 build.
::)
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They the 65c? Really like these, they have less voltage sag than tattu 1800mah and about the same flight time, the weight is a bit of a pain, and I can';t bring myself to throw out the packaging :)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Thursday,March 17, 2016, 22:39:43
They the 65c? Really like these, they have less voltage sag than tattu 1800mah and about the same flight time, the weight is a bit of a pain, and I can';t bring myself to throw out the packaging :)
Yeah, the 65c constants. Really like the look/feel of them. Testing them out this weekend. Tonight I';ve got to reconfigure my 250 layout though to account for the extra 3.5cm battery length.
My mate got some Graphene lipos yesterday and I got some Optipower. We did some internal resistance testing..
Optipower 1300 4s 50c 148g - 41-45mΩ
HK Graphene 1300 4s 65c 172g - 33-39mΩ
All brand new and uncharged.
Btw one thing with the graphenes, they are great at keeping the voltage up, much less sag, stays higher longer, but that does mean if you overfly them they fall off a cliff, voltage is not a good indicator, mah used would be better, I am landing at 14.5v, but seen reports of taking them down to 14v and the quad suddenly falls out the sky,
Quote from: Cheredanine on Friday,March 18, 2016, 11:52:10
Btw one thing with the graphenes, they are great at keeping the voltage up, much less sag, stays higher longer, but that does mean if you overfly them they fall off a cliff, voltage is not a good indicator, mah used would be better, I am landing at 14.5v, but seen reports of taking them down to 14v and the quad suddenly falls out the sky,
Very good to know! Thanks for the heads up!
A broken micro minimosd :banghead:, the video out pad fell off both mine and my mates. Now we';ve both to to wait and see if we can get replacements from the seller.
An SJ gopro clone cam to put on my blade 350.....but its to big to fit the cradle so looks like my daughter has just gained a camera for her horse riding and im still on with the mobius
Good old Banggood ::)
Ornithopters have always interested me, couldn';t resist!!!
The Hubsan..... well as some who know me might have guessed I';ve not been doing much multirotor flying for a while - I got preoccupied with my fixed wing interests, but now i';m back and have to learn all over again.
So off we go with my Inductrix and the new addition the Hubsan (with a camera!!!). I shall not be going down the small racer route but most likely 450 or bigger for a camera ship and of course my tricopters.
Videos will follow as soon as I can get some micro sd cards!!!
Ordered from FPV Model 16th March, arrived today !! ZMR X210 & X-Racer F303 V2 Flight Controller. Looking forward to this build.
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Quote from: DarrellW on Monday,March 21, 2016, 18:53:48
Good old Banggood ::)
Ornithopters have always interested me, couldn';t resist!!!
The Hubsan..... well as some who know me might have guessed I';ve not been doing much multirotor flying for a while - I got preoccupied with my fixed wing interests, but now i';m back and have to learn all over again.
So off we go with my Inductrix and the new addition the Hubsan (with a camera!!!). I shall not be going down the small racer route but most likely 450 or bigger for a camera ship and of course my tricopters.
Videos will follow as soon as I can get some micro sd cards!!!
Thats a strange looking hubsan what';s the camera + never herd of that one
Quote from: Jazzz on Tuesday,March 22, 2016, 16:21:43
Thats a strange looking hubsan what';s the camera + never herd of that one
This one, it does 720p video, will get some footage off when I get a memory card (and figure out how to get it flying Mode 1).
http://m.banggood.com/Hubsan-X4-Camera-Plus-H107C-2_4G-RC-Quadcopter-with-720P-Camera-RTF-p-964394.html?currency=CHF&createTmp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=ruby&utm_campaign=quad-uk-mobile (http://m.banggood.com/Hubsan-X4-Camera-Plus-H107C-2_4G-RC-Quadcopter-with-720P-Camera-RTF-p-964394.html?currency=CHF&createTmp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=ruby&utm_campaign=quad-uk-mobile)
4 plus a spare DYS 1104 4000kV motors
4 plus a spare BLHeli micro ESCs
3" props to fit the motors
Abusemark Nase32
To do a another Diatone ET 150 but this time as light as possible for Garden/Indoor FPV
Quote from: DarrellW on Tuesday,March 22, 2016, 18:29:24
This one, it does 720p video, will get some footage off when I get a memory card (and figure out how to get it flying Mode 1).
http://m.banggood.com/Hubsan-X4-Camera-Plus-H107C-2_4G-RC-Quadcopter-with-720P-Camera-RTF-p-964394.html?currency=CHF&createTmp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=ruby&utm_campaign=quad-uk-mobile (http://m.banggood.com/Hubsan-X4-Camera-Plus-H107C-2_4G-RC-Quadcopter-with-720P-Camera-RTF-p-964394.html?currency=CHF&createTmp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=ruby&utm_campaign=quad-uk-mobile)
Nice one
After having murders with parcelfarce, my plane has landed - joy joy happy joy joy [emoji41]
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Today is a good day, the postie just turned up with this little beauty from readytoflyquads.com. A Flip32 F3 FC
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Now what shall I put it in? [emoji848]
Hat tip to Hand0n for this [emoji482]
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Quote from: arturios on Wednesday,March 23, 2016, 13:07:35
Today is a good day, the postie just turned up with this little beauty from readytoflyquads.com. A Flip32 F3 FC
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give it tooooooo me I need a fc for the d208
As I have to travel now every time I fly
I got some more battery';s
And ther small for 1500 4 cell
A big box with a small camera inside
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Quote from: Tango21Delta on Monday,March 21, 2016, 20:35:35
Ordered from FPV Model 16th March, arrived today !! ZMR X210 & X-Racer F303 V2 Flight Controller. Looking forward to this build.
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I,m tempted by the x210 :hmm: Let us know how you get on ~~
KISS FC and 24A ESC';s!
Good work Royal Mail, hope they still actually work (if they';re still even in there).
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1000mAh 3.7v 1S 20c ,,,, power !
:cool:
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Quote from: iRobot on Thursday,March 24, 2016, 16:11:38
1000mAh 3.7v 1S 20c ,,,, power !
:cool:
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You can';t have to many battery';s
mostly people are buying Lipos. hummmm :frantic:
Box of V2 DAL props from surveilzone ordered 5 days ago! They must have a UK dropshipper now :)
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Quote from: nub on Friday,March 25, 2016, 12:12:34
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What';s the little Windows tablet? Any info on it?
Quote from: nub on Friday,March 25, 2016, 12:12:34
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What';s the little Windows tablet? Any info on it?
Something for me and the kids to play with !
A Pioneer JXD 509g - 5.8 FPV, altitude hold, return to land, headless mode.
Plastic fantastic lol reality does the picture to much justice,,,,these things are cheap but it does fly ok. It was windy when I had a first go with it though I recon it will fly nice and steady when its calm. As for the barometer, its a little lively trying to maintain its altitude but it does work. Return to land lol,,,,well it sort of like flys back to you but I wouldn';t rely on this. Headless mode works perfect, but this totally confused my tiny brain slightly, as it goes against everything I';ve learned when flying quads with orientation. Yet to test the camera & fpv.
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Armattan F1-5 frame
Quote from: iRobot on Wednesday,March 30, 2016, 18:15:06
Something for me and the kids to play with !
A Pioneer JXD 509g - 5.8 FPV, altitude hold, return to land, headless mode.
Plastic fantastic lol reality does the picture to much justice,,,,these things are cheap but it does fly ok. It was windy when I had a first go with it though I recon it will fly nice and steady when its calm. As for the barometer, its a little lively trying to maintain its altitude but it does work. Return to land lol,,,,well it sort of like flys back to you but I wouldn';t rely on this. Headless mode works perfect, but this totally confused my tiny brain slightly, as it goes against everything I';ve learned when flying quads with orientation. Yet to test the camera & fpv.
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That';s unique
Still no sign of my Alias parts that i need to get flying again.
Looks like i will have to wait until the 7th of April before the vendor can chin Royal Mail for them not turning up then they will resend the order.
:angry:
Quote from: iRobot on Wednesday,March 30, 2016, 18:15:06
Something for me and the kids to play with !
A Pioneer JXD 509g - 5.8 FPV, altitude hold, return to land, headless mode.
Plastic fantastic lol reality does the picture to much justice,,,,these things are cheap but it does fly ok. It was windy when I had a first go with it though I recon it will fly nice and steady when its calm. As for the barometer, its a little lively trying to maintain its altitude but it does work. Return to land lol,,,,well it sort of like flys back to you but I wouldn';t rely on this. Headless mode works perfect, but this totally confused my tiny brain slightly, as it goes against everything I';ve learned when flying quads with orientation. Yet to test the camera & fpv.
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its big brother lol . my Q500+ :)
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Was going to order one of those small ones myself but a large number over on the Yuneec pages ordered them and quite a few arrived DOA, so i ended up not bothering.
1300mAh 3S 65C of graphene goodness for testing... Well, that';s what I told the missus [emoji41]
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Quote from: Friskle on Thursday,March 31, 2016, 02:44:47
its big brother lol . my Q500+ :)
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Was going to order one of those small ones myself but a large number over on the Yuneec pages ordered them and quite a few arrived DOA, so i ended up not bothering.
That';s a great looking machine the Q500 !
DOA aint good,,, its a real gamble with toy grade cheap as chips stuff.
When its calm the alt hold is excellent ! Camera is crap, I still cant get the video to work, so might remove the camera/vtx unit + monitor and sell cheap on evilBay,,,,, then fit the quanum fpv combo unit :-)
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2.4GHz antenna and carbon props for my quadcopter.
Lots of red and gray bits of card on the basis I got called away to work near London and my daughter went out :(
(What he should have delivered is:
Rrosd pro
Lux flight controller
4xfirefly 30a 2-4s experimental ESCs with programming card and USB stick
Tweaker FPVA
Blue hardware
3D printed GoPro mount
Fx795t 25/200mw vtx
Hq triblades
Some kk 5 inch props)
Bruce said everyone should have an AXN so I ordered one. Just landed :smiley:
Also 6 more 24A KISS ESCs soon after.
EDIT: Oh and some 2200 4s 65c graphene';s for my mates F450, which I';m just beefing up for him.
The new uniform ::)
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Strange how it all comes at once ! Crimping tonight ~~
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Quote from: Revs on Thursday,March 31, 2016, 14:31:31
Bruce said everyone should have an AXN so I ordered one. Just landed :smiley:
Can';t go wrong for the price, great fun!!! At our club we';re thinking about pylon racing them (AXN';s only!!!).
Quote from: PropsToYou on Thursday,March 31, 2016, 15:04:47
The new uniform ::)
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I need one of those to keep the busybodies away.
Quote from: DarkButterfly on Thursday,March 31, 2016, 16:23:17
I need one of those to keep the busybodies away.
Should be available on the national health, a mate of mine had one similar on the back of his fishing jacket. It had his rod licence and club membership card in a transparant pouch with the addition of a note stating " When you have read the above please f**k off and leave me in peace"
Quote from: DarkButterfly on Thursday,March 31, 2016, 16:23:17
I need one of those to keep the busybodies away.
I saw a pic of someone wearing something similar a while back and knew it';d be useful to have.
Just threw together the design and got it made here: https://www.hivis.co.uk/ (https://www.hivis.co.uk/)
Quote from: PropsToYou on Thursday,March 31, 2016, 16:53:42
I saw a pic of someone wearing something similar a while back and knew it';d be useful to have.
Just threw together the design and got it made here: https://www.hivis.co.uk/ (https://www.hivis.co.uk/)
Cheers for the link, I';ve put together a design and ordered one ~~
Quote from: DarrellW on Thursday,March 31, 2016, 16:11:00
Can';t go wrong for the price, great fun!!! At our club we';re thinking about pylon racing them (AXN';s only!!!).
I';m not sure they';d be rigid enough so cope with high speeds but it would be fun finding out ::) Make for a good vid too ;)
Quote from: Revs on Friday,April 01, 2016, 01:09:29
I';m not sure they';d be rigid enough so cope with high speeds but it would be fun finding out ::) Make for a good vid too ;)
The idea is to use a carbon rod inside the existing wing brace and glue it all in. (Gorilla glue for the additional carbon spar and uhu por to glue the composite spar in).
We are going to use those 2212 2200 kv suppo motors I like in them on 5x5 props, should give about 300 W on 3S.
It should be quite quick but not up to real pylon racer speeds but a very cheap fun model.
Two wonderful kilos of PLA with another two arriving today or tomorrow.
It';s gonna be a print-fest!
Quote from: DarrellW on Friday,April 01, 2016, 08:41:11
The idea is to use a carbon rod inside the existing wing brace and glue it all in. (Gorilla glue for the additional carbon spar and uhu por to glue the composite spar in).
We are going to use those 2212 2200 kv suppo motors I like in them on 5x5 props, should give about 300 W on 3S.
It should be quite quick but not up to real pylon racer speeds but a very cheap fun model.
Update on this, We';ve found a better motor - 400W now!!!
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18117__Turnigy_Aerodrive_SK3_2836_2500kv_Brushless_Outrunner_Motor.html (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18117__Turnigy_Aerodrive_SK3_2836_2500kv_Brushless_Outrunner_Motor.html)
And going to re-inforce the Tail with flat carbon strip to stop it flapping about ::)
Some more littleBee and plastick bits to keep me in the air
Summers coming
My Phantom 3 Advanced ::)
4s 1300mAh lipos for my 180 and 250
4s 4000mAh lipos for my Original Whitesheep :)
Parts for my first build coming together! Now the long wait for all of the banggood components :(
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180 frame
1806 motors
huge ESC';s for the little quad lol
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Ta da,,,,45 mins later
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Some nicely packaged 1300 3s graphene lipos
Balance board
Prop nuts
Xt60 connectors
Wing tape
I also finally received some RP sma connectors to finish off my diversity receiver :-)
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New super duper charger and VTXs :smiley:
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Be interested on how you like the VTXs I have one and a Black Pearl screen on order .
some goodies that arrived today, also got a ::)
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finally bit the bullet and bought a new 5.8ghz A/V receiver, looking forward to seeing what improvement there is compared to the not very sensitive Rx in my V1 attitudes, a little surprised at the TJ4045 props, don';t'; think they';re going to work well, the blade is very skinny looking compared to the BN';s but we';ll see.
Quote from: nub on Tuesday,April 12, 2016, 23:14:56
some goodies that arrived today, also got a ::)
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finally bit the bullet and bought a new 5.8ghz A/V receiver, looking forward to seeing what improvement there is compared to the not very sensitive Rx in my V1 attitudes, a little surprised at the TJ4045 props, don';t'; think they';re going to work well, the blade is very skinny looking compared to the BN';s but we';ll see.
Interested in what you think of the tj4045s, seen some very mixed opinions with people here loving them and others on regroups loathing
they';ll increase flight time quite bit, but with a large loss in thrust and air grip compared to the BN';s i would think just by looking at them, i thought something was wrong with them when i first saw them :laugh:
Quote from: rsmith21 on Tuesday,April 12, 2016, 18:32:26
Be interested on how you like the VTXs I have one and a Black Pearl screen on order .
I';ve been using one for a while and it';s spot on. I';m using a TX5G2R too but that';s started randomly blacking out for 1-2 secs so it';s gonna have to go, it';s already caused a couple of crashes. The IRC one is still solid. Great signal and image, no noise at all. Though a bit heavy and a bit pricey.
all being well he will bring my Blade 350 qx3 AP combo with CG02
This ...
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Exciting to try out the new FC in a new build - first for 2016. Yes, I';ve been slacking ... ::)
Quote from: Hands0n on Wednesday,April 13, 2016, 10:47:52
Yes, I';ve been slacking ... ::)
I can identify with this :)
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,April 13, 2016, 00:41:41
I';ve been using one for a while and it';s spot on. I';m using a TX5G2R too but that';s started randomly blacking out for 1-2 secs so it';s gonna have to go, it';s already caused a couple of crashes. The IRC one is still solid. Great signal and image, no noise at all. Though a bit heavy and a bit pricey.
Believe the lumenier ones are slightly reworked fx799
Had a similar signal loss recently, was related to voltage spike from active breaking
Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,April 13, 2016, 11:32:18
Believe the lumenier ones are slightly reworked fx799
Had a similar signal loss recently, was related to voltage spike from active breaking
I assumed as much, though the ImmersionRC one doesn';t suffer this issue. On both they';re powered by a dedicated reg with noise filtering. I picked up some caps yesterday to help with the spikes. And yes the TX5G2R is very similar to the TX799.
Rotorx 3040T';s turned up at last, wish I ordered more now !! Got a lighter 500mah 3s and some low profile Alu nylon nuts too
Dominator V3';s, the receiver module & some antenna';s ::) ~~.
Ordered yesterday at 16:20 and arrived this morning at 9am, great service from buildyourowndrone.co.uk.
Just got back from flattening a few batteries ::).
1x Xnova 2206-2300 and 1x Xnova 2204-2300 for spares, plus a parallel charge board for';t new charger :)
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,April 13, 2016, 13:25:20
1x Xnova 2206-2300 and 1x Xnova 2204-2300 for spares, plus a parallel charge board for';t new charger :)
Ooo are you flying the 2206 on 6 inch? What setup? (Guessing another alien), how do they do?
Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,April 13, 2016, 16:02:57
Ooo are you flying the 2206 on 6 inch? What setup? (Guessing another alien), how do they do?
Bonkers :laugh: Alien6 w/ KISS FC/24A. I';m still on with tuning and experimenting with props, but they';re very impressive, especially with the Graphene lipos (65c 1300';s out-performing Tattu 75c 1800';s!).
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,April 13, 2016, 00:41:41
I';ve been using one for a while and it';s spot on. I';m using a TX5G2R too but that';s started randomly blacking out for 1-2 secs so it';s gonna have to go, it';s already caused a couple of crashes. The IRC one is still solid. Great signal and image, no noise at all. Though a bit heavy and a bit pricey.
Thank';s Revs that';s good to hear :)
A replacement FC for the one that got locked into Boot mode and would not resurface no matter what I tried.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,April 13, 2016, 20:33:07
A replacement FC for the one that got locked into Boot mode and would not resurface no matter what I tried.
KISS FC by any chance?
an el cheapo tripod :laugh:
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New flying attire ~~
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Quote from: DarkButterfly on Thursday,April 14, 2016, 22:55:46
New flying attire ~~
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Ive seen that before :)
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Quote from: DarkButterfly on Thursday,April 14, 2016, 22:55:46
New flying attire ~~
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Haha, cool.
Just so you know though, that';s my own personal logo which I designed originally for www.bristolfpv.co.uk (http://www.bristolfpv.co.uk) but will be using it for my Aerial Video website when it launches soon.
I know it';s a simple design and fairly generic but it was made from scratch and I';m hoping to use it as part of my branding. This is ok but I';d appreciate it if you avoided using my designs in future. Cheers buddy
Monster PSU for the monster charger. Was gonna get a couple of server PSU and mod them to work but frankly I couldn';t be arsed :shrug:
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Ha ha at last I can build another multi
Not sure what though
Quote from: PropsToYou on Friday,April 15, 2016, 10:32:04
Haha, cool.
Just so you know though, that';s my own personal logo which I designed originally for www.bristolfpv.co.uk (http://www.bristolfpv.co.uk) but will be using it for my Aerial Video website when it launches soon.
I know it';s a simple design and fairly generic but it was made from scratch and I';m hoping to use it as part of my branding. This is ok but I';d appreciate it if you avoided using my designs in future. Cheers buddy
No worries, however I did draw it from scratch and there is a small difference between the two. ~~
A 25mw TX to have a play with
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My Inspire 1 backpack got here at last, feels really comfortable, but I';ve not put anything in it yet.
Front:
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Inside:
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Back (with dog head for scale)
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Some great toys in this thread, I had a lovely delivery last week this is my first drone in a few years decided I wanted to play again. I am also in the market for a racing drone setup, so I have a lot of reading up ahead of me.
Anyway here are my new toys
Phantom 3 advance
2x battery';s
Samsung Galaxy tab A
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Ohh! it';s so tiny
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No idea how I';m going to fit it all in :o
Quote from: atomiclama on Monday,April 18, 2016, 18:39:52
Ohh! it';s so tiny
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No idea how I';m going to fit it all in :o
The latest underground theory for exeling in design and technology
Take 10 cans of special brew 0ne litre of whiskey
20 Marlboro a hammer and a pair of pliers
In to the work shop and stay till you';v completed
The build.
Props off o';v course
Do you recon it';s doable on single malt alone??
Quote from: atomiclama on Monday,April 18, 2016, 19:01:27
Do you recon it';s doable on single malt alone??
Yes but you';d have to swap the Marlboro for Havana
:rofl: :notworthy: :beer2: :popcorn:
EDIT: Nowt good from';t postman today..
Dominator v3 and race band RF module
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And another pair of Gav';s amazing antennas
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New acro frame, another kiss fc, some leds. Should be back in the air for acro tomorrow! :frantic:
A security cam that Alerts me when the postman is walking up to the front door bringing more goodies.
http://www.banggood.com/Zmodo-720P-HD-WiFi-Mini-Color-Sensor-Home-Security-IP-Night-Vision-Camera-ZM-SH75D001-p-991775.html (http://www.banggood.com/Zmodo-720P-HD-WiFi-Mini-Color-Sensor-Home-Security-IP-Night-Vision-Camera-ZM-SH75D001-p-991775.html)
Cheap Chinese security cameras are great if you can live with the slight possibility that some random chinese hacker now has a backdoor into your home and is spying on everything you do.
Quote from: Gav on Tuesday,April 19, 2016, 16:16:09
A security cam that Alerts me when the postman is walking up to the front door bringing more goodies.
http://www.banggood.com/Zmodo-720P-HD-WiFi-Mini-Color-Sensor-Home-Security-IP-Night-Vision-Camera-ZM-SH75D001-p-991775.html (http://www.banggood.com/Zmodo-720P-HD-WiFi-Mini-Color-Sensor-Home-Security-IP-Night-Vision-Camera-ZM-SH75D001-p-991775.html)
Isnt that what dogs are for?
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Not if I';m out walking ';the dog'; lol
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And lot more props some were 8045 and were the worst props I';ve ever used so out of balance my new quad was all
Over the place jumping around like a kangaroo.
Now I know what vibrations can cause and it isent fun
Got my quanum micro tx camera for my h8 , installed in literally 2 minutes and is such a blast indoors! Only weighs 3g
Also got a cheapo small bag for my 130mm quad, tx and fpv gear, just fits!
Quote from: zeronest on Wednesday,April 20, 2016, 17:52:31
Got my quantum micro tx camera for my h8 , installed in literally 2 minutes and is such a blast indoors! Only weighs 3g
Also got a cheapo small bag for my 130mm quad, tx and fpv gear, just fits!
Those Quanum micro cameras are great ::)
Quote from: iRobot on Wednesday,April 20, 2016, 19:58:29
Those Quanum micro cameras are great ::)
Sure is! Very pleased
New lipos from Phil, turned up next day ~~
Just some spare props and 4 new ESC';s;
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to go on this :)
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Appreciating the DAL props at the moment. Don';t know why I was quite so late to this particular party.... Have had the same set of 5040';s on the acro quad now and they have survived one frame, two motors and an ESC on the quad :)
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Another 5star rating for the dalprops ~~
My 180 flys mega stable with the 4045';s , punching the power sends it ballistic ::)
My first FPV gear, Black Pearl screen and Immersion 25Mw VTX, all tested and working, fitted my home made antennas and what a difference they are to the stock ones even at close range you can see how much better they are.
Thanks to the guys at BYOD
8dbi patch
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Got this today! posting a video shortly in FPV thread soon, pretty funny and typical what happens!
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4 new Emax RS2205 2300kv motors are waiting for me at home, and a DYS XM Seris XM30A BLHeli 3 - 6S 30A ESC to have a play with
Quanum v2 addon kit and some printed parts for my new Yi camera. I';m amazed at the turnaround and quality of print from Phil at makeitbuildit.co.uk. Ordered yesterday morning, arrived today. Stellar service ::)
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Some really nice injection molded Diatone ZMR 250 landing gear/motor protectors (not that 3d printed crap) from BangGood (http://www.banggood.com/Diatone-Universal-Motor-Protect-Landing-Gear-For-1806-2204-2PCS-Motors-p-1023212.html?zf=4095472)
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Fitted
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Bargain at £1.39 a pair
I received a god of the sky, war and hunting, in a very sturdy metal case. ;)
Thought I';d try these for a budget build I';m doing for a mate. Sooo dinky..
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Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,May 04, 2016, 09:39:06
Thought I';d try these for a budget build I';m doing for a mate. Sooo dinky..
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Interesting! tiny!
i got two frames today one spare built one just waiting for flight controller
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Got back from working in London:
QQ190 falcon frame (89g) 5 inch props frame
Lux flight controller
Lumenier 4power and pololu
Hs1177
Xsr
Micro minim
Dragonfly vtx
Forever tubes
Still waiting for: aikon semf 30a blheli_s ESCs
Xnova 2206 2500kv motors
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Friday,May 06, 2016, 23:13:34
Got back from working in London:
QQ190 falcon frame (89g) 5 inch props frame
Lux flight controller
Lumenier 4power and pololu
Hs1177
Xsr
Micro minim
Dragonfly vtx
Forever tubes
Still waiting for: aikon semf 30a blheli_s ESCs
Xnova 2206 2500kv motors
This will be sweeet ! where did you get the frame? really wanna build a 5" sub 200mm quad :evil
I got it from quadquestions.com, they manufacture it, but there are some other resellers
Not exactly a spare part and something a bit different, but just been delivered this.
It';s my first go at Airplanes. Should be a bit of fun!
Got these today. 1000mah 4s 25-50c
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I guess its only an extra 150mah but was suprised they only weigh 5g more than the 850mah 4s I was using.. They';re not as bulky as the 850s either.
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Mini tri is here from Rc-explorer finally! I forgot they celebrate Ascension day over there in that Europe so was delayed by a couple of days - pics later :)
Also - Aluminium arm frame set and some spare CF ones for my acro quad - now thinking about doing a super lightweight build with the CF frame and transferring the 2204 motors to the aluminium armed frame - should help with crash impact.
Put elsewhere here due history of interest, but I have just received two Diatone ET 160 frames, and the base frame of 2mm (actually 1.98mm) of the first two I bought has been changed to 2.65mm (actually 2.57 to 2.78).
Looks considerably thicker than the dimensions suggest.
I bought two as I was going to do an extreme one and would have bonded the two bases together, now I';m undecided!! Maybe I';ll strip the bigger motored 2mm one, bond one of each base size an so and make it 4.65mm.!! :cool:
Trying 4 of these for my new build, tiny for 30amp
Quote from: Hozza on Thursday,May 12, 2016, 16:23:48
Trying 4 of these for my new build, tiny for 30amp
My mate is running these on his F1-5. Solid performance and reliable, enjoy :smiley:
Quote from: Hozza on Thursday,May 12, 2016, 16:23:48
Trying 4 of these for my new build, tiny for 30amp
Very near the top of the heap (assuming they are the new f390 chip ones)
http://www.miniquadtestbench.com/esc-shoot-out-rg-2205-2700kv-hq-4040bn.html (http://www.miniquadtestbench.com/esc-shoot-out-rg-2205-2700kv-hq-4040bn.html)
More quadcopter porn:
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Thursday,May 12, 2016, 23:16:15
Very near the top of the heap (assuming they are the new f390 chip ones)
http://www.miniquadtestbench.com/esc-shoot-out-rg-2205-2700kv-hq-4040bn.html (http://www.miniquadtestbench.com/esc-shoot-out-rg-2205-2700kv-hq-4040bn.html)
No just F330, but doubt I would notice the difference.
some fresh DAL';s for the weekend and some new antenna';s to try.
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Quote from: nub on Friday,May 13, 2016, 11:19:36
some fresh DAL';s for the weekend and some new antenna';s to try.
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You can never have too many props, enough enough or not enough :)
Interested in if you notice any difference with the triumph
that reminds me those DAL TJ4045 tri';s were guff! :laugh:
Quote from: nub on Friday,May 13, 2016, 12:41:02
that reminds me those DAL TJ4045 tri';s were guff! :laugh:
Lol several people here swear by them, never tried them but the t5045 tris work fine, just a little too indestructible, crashes were starting to damage he motor, switched back to hq since cheaper and easier to change a broken prop than a motor
there';s hardly any surface on the blade, not sure why but they don';t look quite right to me, when you look at the TJ5045 and 5045BN, then look at the TJ4045 and 4045BN, the TJ4045 blade looks skinnier than it should be IMHO, i mean great for flight time but otherwise no good.
not sure if i';m describing it right :laugh:
Yeah the blade on the t5045 tri is much bigger, even than hq and genfam
Not flown a plane in 25 years time to start me thinks.
Quote from: Cheredanine on Friday,May 13, 2016, 11:09:36
More quadcopter porn:
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So you went for it! Nice, let me know how you get on please, particularly how much current and on what props, cheers dude :smiley:
For reference, my 2206-2300';s draw 21-22A with the T5045 tri v2 props and 30A on HQ6045.
Quote from: Revs on Friday,May 13, 2016, 16:27:14
So you went for it! Nice, let me know how you get on please, particularly how much current and on what props, cheers dude :smiley:
For reference, my 2206-2300';s draw 21-22A with the T5045 tri v2 props and 30A on HQ6045.
Lol of course I went for it, as nub said, I have a problem :)
Will be using hq5040 gr and cr triblades and dal t5045 triblades, based on below am expecting about 30 amps at full throttle with between 1300-1400g of thrust per motor depending on the prop ("down" might also be a problem)
http://www.xnovamotors.com/xnova-rm2206-2500kv-specifications/ (http://www.xnovamotors.com/xnova-rm2206-2500kv-specifications/)
Will be using aikon 30a semf blheli_s ESCs (on advanced order) but don';t have current monitoring, Sri mate
Quote from: nate80 on Monday,May 09, 2016, 17:55:04
Not exactly a spare part and something a bit different, but just been delivered this.
It';s my first go at Airplanes. Should be a bit of fun!
I want one
Replacement Mobius wide angle lens camera. (latest version)
Original is out in our field somewhere in the long grass, complete with Mobius clip tray, strap, Nighthawk carbon anti-vibration mount plate and three of the four rubber doughnuts, and yes it was security cable tied through the plate corners and doughnut centres to the main frame.
It had a video blackout while FPV low level and it didn';t come back, so with an oak tree a short distance ahead, I did not dare get altitude in the hope of signal restoration so chose to cut throttle and hope. The lost model buzzer located it straight away and the quad was found upside down balanced up on the long tangled grass (field hay), one broken prop, grass stalks wrapped round motor shaft, but the Camera and mount were missing and could not be found. Even took a grass rake up the following morning to try to sift the immediate area and where it might have been thrown (though it had to shear four cable ties to do it!!).
Video has worked well since, so don';t know why it blanked out.
Camera had a 32Gb card in, too...............and some good video of screaming turns through hoop flying..... :cry
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,May 17, 2016, 07:46:09
Replacement Mobius wide angle lens camera. (latest version)
Original is out in our field somewhere in the long grass, complete with Mobius clip tray, strap, Nighthawk carbon anti-vibration mount plate and three of the four rubber doughnuts, and yes it was security cable tied through the plate corners and doughnut centres to the main frame.
It had a video blackout while FPV low level and it didn';t come back, so with an oak tree a short distance ahead, I did not dare get altitude in the hope of signal restoration so chose to cut throttle and hope. The lost model buzzer located it straight away and the quad was found upside down balanced up on the long tangled grass (field hay), one broken prop, grass stalks wrapped round motor shaft, but the Camera and mount were missing and could not be found. Even took a grass rake up the following morning to try to sift the immediate area and where it might have been thrown (though it had to shear four cable ties to do it!!).
Video has worked well since, so don';t know why it blanked out.
Camera had a 32Gb card in, too...............and some good video of screaming turns through hoop flying..... :cry
Are you more upset at losing the camera or the footage? Genuine question lol
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Delivery was yesterday but.........
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Quite a little bundle of goodies arrived on Monday ...
- Banana jacks to make up power cables for my chargers into the new ATX PSU
- Two sets of 4 x 9450 DJI self-locking props (for my miniMax Hex) - looking for longer flights than with 9443
- New multimeter - a Fluke auto-ranger blatant rip-off
- Two Neo 7M mini-GPS to check out iNav on Naze32/Flip32 boards
- Everbuild Mitre Fast Superglue 50g & Activator (bejeezus its strong!) from eBay
Quote from: SteveMoore on Tuesday,May 17, 2016, 08:49:54
Are you more upset at losing the camera or the footage? Genuine question lol
I shan';t treat that with the contempt it deserves...................... :nananana:
Given the vagaries of getting the three of us together with decent filming conditions/light, possibly the latter, as while you don';t plan to lose a camera, you know that race quads are going to cost repairs, etc, so its the racer';s mindset.
Like years ago when I stripped a tyre tread at Brands Hatch, it wasn';t the £250 bill, it was the loss of track time.......... :azn
Quote from: Jazzz on Friday,May 13, 2016, 17:29:17
I want one
It was pretty cheap. ~~ I only paid £25 or something for it from Gearbest EU warehouse. I';ve put it together and tested it on the kitchen table, but either I';ve been away or the weather has been too windy to test it out. Hoping I can get it sky bound over the weekend, but the weather forecast isn';t looking pretty!
These actually arrived in the post for the Sky-King today. Hope it lasts long enough to use them! :laugh: It';s only made of polystyrene. ;D
Set of 3 flight cases from Maplin turned up today too, as well as a new addition to my Cheerson CX-20, a Xiau.. xIaOU... Xiouamy... Hang on, I';ll just grab the box. A Xiaomi Yi Action Cemara :cool:
Ordered a load of protective flight case foam too so I can make new homes for a few of my man toys. ::)
Oh, and a Black Magic LiPo battery (they';re good!) that I ordered an age ago for the CX-20 finally turned up too. Happy days.
3 sets of CW/CCW Carbon Blades for the Phantom 3 have arrived from DJI. Might try them out on the Cheerson CX-20 too as I';ve heard they sharpen up the flight responses.
Nice new sunshade for the Phantom tablet for FPV. Hoping it works because I';ve not been able to see almost anything on my tablet in the sunshine so far.
Removable prop guards for the Phantom as well. I don';t use them often as they get into the camera shot too frequently, but they can be handy in certain scenarios, so I like having snap-on/off ones fitted. And they have to have tiny frame connectors in order to fit inside the hard case. Had to search for these new ones for months as I didn';t want to cut the Phantom 3 DJI case (as it cost £150!!!!! rip-off).
Also had a custom bracket 3D printed for the phantom so I can attach my GPS tracker to it. You can just see it in the bottom pic.
Now waiting for Amazon delivery driver to arrive. :waiting: ::)
A few bits to top up my stock. 10 sets of spare props (and some quad blades to try), spare FPV cam, battery straps, nylon standoffs..
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The quad rotors look cool. Not seem them before. Let us know how they perform. :smiley:
What are the benefits of tri or quad blades over dual blade props?
Just the 1 Lipo
1350 45c ppppower ::)
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Quote from: DarkButterfly on Thursday,May 19, 2016, 19:41:48
What are the benefits of tri or quad blades over dual blade props?
More power at the expense of efficiency.
Quote from: DarkButterfly on Thursday,May 19, 2016, 19:41:48 What are the benefits of tri or quad blades over dual blade props?
more air grip, the quad will corner better/sharper with less drift/slip.
Quote from: nate80 on Thursday,May 19, 2016, 19:29:50
The quad rotors look cool. Not seem them before. Let us know how they perform. :smiley:
Hideously and I';ve not even flown with them yet. So thin they deflect
on idle! I **** you not. You can actually bend them 180* and they just spring back.
Ha, I won';t try the quad blades then!
Loving the t5045 at the mo though. I';ve had the same set on the acro quad for a while now and they';re still going. I don';t know why I ignored the DAL props for so long, could';ve saved myself a small fortune :cry
Quote from: Gandhi on Friday,May 20, 2016, 12:38:19
Ha, I won';t try the quad blades then!
Loving the t5045 at the mo though. I';ve had the same set on the acro quad for a while now and they';re still going. I don';t know why I ignored the DAL props for so long, could';ve saved myself a small fortune :cry
Yeah the T5045V2 are my fave prop. Was using the HQ5x4x3 but the DAL';s are cheaper, stronger and fly just as well.
For when I can';t get out to play with it';s bigger brothers. :smiley:
I';ve never flown a micro before and it';s surprisingly good. Really good actually. And it';s FAST! :wack0
Oh, and this small but very useful upgrade for the Phantom. Now all I need is more batteries so the flight time can match the recording time. Them batteries are DEAR though.
Well technically the postie delivered it on Friday...
I';m well please, Inspire One, dual controller, 2 batteries and on checking the charge cycles it';s been in the air all of 10 times...
Not bad for almost half what they paid new for it... ::) ::)
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Looks tasty Paul. I got mine in the air for the first time today
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Liking that Inspire 1 Paul. Who you gonna get to control the camera - I guess that';s what the second TX is for?
After a bit of a to-do with Gearbest I finally received the 250 Racer and FPV kit I ordered. It';s a Walkera Runner 250 Upgraded version with the Walkera Goggle2 headset. I originally ordered it from the EU warehouse during one of their lightning deal events, but after a couple of weeks of me emailing the about delivery they told me they had sold out. So they sent it from China, which cost me a fair few pennies in Import duties, but it was still a very good deal and it looks cool. Looking forward to getting to grips with FPV. Or at least trying to! :crossfingers:
Quote from: nate80 on Monday,May 23, 2016, 19:30:05
Liking that Inspire 1 Paul. Who you gonna get to control the camera - I guess that';s what the second TX is for?
It is yeah, it can either be independently controlled in everyday by the second controller+tablet, or you can still control it using one, it just gives creative options ;)
More lipos from Phil to feed my addiction
Today Pat brought an assortment of spares for my V912 Heli (props, swash trim arms, cogs, balance arm, landing gear etc.) and a couple of Zippy compact LiPo';s for the Walkera Runner 250.
FATSHARKS!!!!!!!! :wack0 (Dominator V3 and all the other FPV bits). :cool: :cool: :cool:
Absolutely losing control now. The sticky thing for the foam was a bit of a fiddle, but looks like the trick is to work from the middle outwards.
Diopter set works super-well and I plugged into my PC just to get a quick hit. OMG what a gorgeous picture quality.
um... and an £83 duty to pay which I have to try to explain to the missus. :whistling:
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Forgot to say.. yesterday I received 14 of Gav';s finest most awesome skews, cheers Gav :smiley:
14 :o That must be some serious diversity rx going on there :laugh:
Not all for me :p there be three of us
Some 4s lipos for the Martian
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Had a card through the postbox yesterday asking me to go collect a small parcel. It was an order from Gearbest China of some bits and bobs for the Xiaomi Yi HD camera (spare battery, dual battery charger, UV lens and lens cap, and a window sucker). The window sucker is for in car recordings, otherwise the Yi is used with my Cheerson CX-20.
Oh, and a Star Wars (not ';necessarily'; official or licensed :whistling: ) Millennium Falcon bottle opener keyring. Because it';s geek-tastic! :laugh:
Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,May 24, 2016, 11:33:40
Forgot to say.. yesterday I received 14 of Gav';s finest most awesome skews, cheers Gav :smiley:
14!! you greedy sod. lol
4 Aikon 30a SEMF blheli_s ESCs - woot woot
I would have taken a picture but I couldn';t wait, stripped the heat shrink, installed, flashed with 16.1, calibrated and test flown in the house, these are hugely smooth
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Today I got a handful of spares for the Walkera Runner 250. Useful parts for an inevitable crash.
Also, the other day when the Runner 250 arrived I forgot to about the Walkera backpack. Sorry for library pics but I';ve not got the bag handy just now.
Fossil 280 ::) why do I need another mini racer ?, so I have an even number. Also it looks ****** proof, time will tell.
It comes with lifetime guarantee, but doesn';t specify mine or its. ::)
A couple these...
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I now have one TB48 and 3 TB47';s... Now all i need to do is find some flying time!!
My Rcx 1407 3800kv motors just arrived! ordered on the 20th, very pleased!
Thought id throw a load (24) of spare bearings in there as well to keep me happy.
Also received 80 odd hq 3x3x3 props although these were supposed to be for the 1306 motors I was using, oh well.
And finally got some aomway antennas to try out.
Just waiting on my twitch 109mm frame from uniquefpv to throw these motors on :evil :wack0 Would be veeery happy if it all arrived at once :waiting:
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A Durafly mk5 Spitfire and 3x 4s 2200 lipos :smiley: Should be fun
My first 150 frame, looking forward to building this :D
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And my new charger/PSU :D
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Quote from: PropsToYou on Friday,May 27, 2016, 12:31:23
My first 150 frame, looking forward to building this :D
Looking forward to the build log :popcorn:
Quote from: atomiclama on Friday,May 27, 2016, 13:37:08
Looking forward to the build log :popcorn:
To start off this will be running all the old kit from my 250 before I upgraded it all so it';s going to be an oversized, quite heavy 250 to start with but will slowly upgrade it.
Just need to get a cam and TX for it and I';ll have all I need to get it in the air :D
for some reason I can';t see any pictures Props :shrug:
Nothing all that exciting, got a new DYS 30amp Blheli esc to fix my beloved s500, she will fly again soon
Tuesdays post should be more interesting as it should bring a phantom p3
Quote from: atomiclama on Friday,May 27, 2016, 19:29:19
for some reason I can';t see any pictures Props :shrug:
How about now? :)
Yeah that';s better
Some beautiful custom machined carbon fibre plates :D
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This arrived yesterday! Can';t wait to give it a whirl :D
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Quote from: PaulJC on Tuesday,May 31, 2016, 12:23:43
Some beautiful custom machined carbon fibre plates :D
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Oh ... what they for?
Anti-vibration gimbal mount - for testing and prototyping... ;)
Centre holes are suitable for DJI Ronin and Movi ';Toad in a hole'; mounting options... :)
And i don';t think my own ';heavy lift'; X8 drone kit will be too far behind...
The prices people charge for this stuff is a complete rip off, i have the skills to design parts and the contacts to get them manufactured so kind of heading in that direction ;)
Quote from: PropsToYou on Tuesday,May 31, 2016, 12:47:51
This arrived yesterday! Can';t wait to give it a whirl :D
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Microwave and grill, I can smell the bacon sarnies already. ~~
A little bee 20a ESC. Just in time for Drone Fest on Saturday.
This insanely small and light camera/TX!!! Going to pop it on my Hubsan tonight :D
4.5grams all up! I still can';t believe it!
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Also, 4 of these new Turnigy Lipo bags. I';ve got to say, I';m really impressed with the feel and quality. They are much thicker than normal lipo bags and feel much more solid. Plus, they have the fold over flaps at the top to help prevent that common double jet of fire exploding out the top!
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Foxeer HS1177 fpv camera for the 180 ::)
Lovely quality ~~
It just needs positioning a bit further back I think, though it';s easy to adjust focus where it is.
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A new FC, ESCs and ****** loads of props!
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He was a busy little bee today:
DTFc flight controller (doge target)
Osdoge
4x Dys xms30a ESCs
Assorted matek LEDs and pdb
Wires and connectors,
Drone labs chaos edition 1300mah 4s 75-150c to try (forgot to put in the photo)
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Quote from: Fletch on Friday,June 03, 2016, 10:50:23
A new FC
You still getting on OK with the KISS FC? I gave up with mine in the end.
I';m having no issues with it at all ... most locked in I';ve ever had a quad and was so before tuning to!
Will let you know about my little 130 hopefully tomorrow
What was you issue?
If it was wobbles you should try the latest firmware ...
it appears to come down to vibs but nobody is 100% sure!
Had I been flyduino I';d have asked anybody with issues if they were willing to sent the entire quad to them....
£60 worth of nuts, bolts and washers for the new big delta I';m building, each printed part takes about 8 or 9 hrs :waiting: so it';s one a day if the print doesn';t bugger up :crossfingers:
Quote from: Fletch on Friday,June 03, 2016, 16:15:15
I';m having no issues with it at all ... most locked in I';ve ever had a quad and was so before tuning to!
Will let you know about my little 130 hopefully tomorrow
What was you issue?
If it was wobbles you should try the latest firmware ...
it appears to come down to vibs but nobody is 100% sure!
Had I been flyduino I';d have asked anybody with issues if they were willing to sent the entire quad to them....
When I eventually removed it, the ongoing issues were; mid-throttle instablilty, didn';t calibrate properly, USB coming off, random motor stops, unstable after a fast roll/pitch. Previous issues were; it would unregister itself after adjusting the filter setting, rotate 180 would randomly enable itself in flight (that was a fun one), speksat didn';t work, stuck in DFU mode after flashing, inconsistant rates. These issue cost me more time messing that I care to think about, tons of props, two motors and one Hero4B, due to crashes. After 4 months I called it a day and haven';t looked back.
I tried 2 different KISS FCs and both had combinations of these issues. Put a SPR-F3 in and it';s been perfect since. And now bF flies 95% as good as KISS anyway.
Maybe worth testing the new firmware ...
We went through all these things with cleanflight back at the start .... gotta give it time to mature particularly when the bug hunts were random ghosts
I canni, I binned both FCs a month ago. I have no faith whatsoever in KISS stuff any more. Don';t even get me started on the ESCs :banghead:
Did you keep blowing up the original ESCs by any chance?
some DAL 5X4.5X3 props and a 12A 5-7A UBEC, i';ve even not had the chance to open them yet been too busy fs
Quote from: Fletch on Friday,June 03, 2016, 19:12:51
Did you keep blowing up the original ESCs by any chance?
I had a couple of 24A';s that popped. One went on the fets and the other on the capacitors. Replaced with 30A';s which kept stopping in flight. Back to 24A (new set of 4) when I fitted the SPR-F3 and it';s been mint since. I wouldn';t have gone back to the 24A but I had 6 spares so I thought I';d use them instead of selling them.
I';ve got 30s and 12s ... both appear to be rock solid
Arrived Saturday.
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Very pleased with it. Although I don';t get the enjoyment of building, it';s nice to have something that just works out of the box.
I';ve bought this with the intention of learning how to fly well enough to take it with me to Ukraine in October. Saw the Postcards from Pripyat video and thought I';d like to try that. It will be my third visit. Just need to check with BA they';ll let me take it on as hand luggage. Getting it in and out of Ukraine might be tricky. Hopefully won';t get arrested for being a spy :)
Very nice Edd. Good luck with your trip to Ukraine in October. I';m sure you';ll be plenty ready to fly the Phantom like a pro by then.
I';m still blown away by my Phantom 3 Advanced every time I fly it. It';s not just the ready built nature of the thing that can be refreshing but the fantastic software and ease of use that the DJI employs.
Love it for photography. ~~
got 4 more 1300 mah batteries in today, cant wait to be out longer flying now and its not long dawned on me that its gonna take a while to charge all these so may need to purchase a second charger. still waiting for some more bits to come in.
A brand new replacement controller for the Inspire thanks to DJI Customer Services :)
Only about a week turn around as well...
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The postman didn';t bring anything, but a quick pop across to t9hobbysport (being in the same town as me) brought me 4 t9 lipos (bonkas) and 4 sets of tri props...
nowt fancy just a gate ::)
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T-Motor Air Gear 200 2205 2650kv
Excited face ::)
Quote from: nub on Tuesday,June 07, 2016, 00:08:13
nowt fancy just a gate ::)
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Haz link please? :smiley:
http://www.gearbest.com/multi-rotor-parts/pp_286837.html (http://www.gearbest.com/multi-rotor-parts/pp_286837.html)
it';s nice gate, going to take it out for some testing today ::)
here';s a picture of it setup up in my garden.
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Quote from: nub on Tuesday,June 07, 2016, 10:50:56
http://www.gearbest.com/multi-rotor-parts/pp_286837.html (http://www.gearbest.com/multi-rotor-parts/pp_286837.html)
it';s nice gate, going to take it out for some testing today ::)
here';s a picture of it setup up in my garden.
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Nice mate, I plumped for the Gemfan gates from Hobbyking as I';m a cheap skate, not to bad quality though I have to say.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__99311__Gemfan_FPV_Racing_Air_Gate_270cm_UK_Warehouse_.html (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__99311__Gemfan_FPV_Racing_Air_Gate_270cm_UK_Warehouse_.html)
Instead of going the ';iPad'; route for the inspire, these have gotten some pretty good reviews on the Inspire forums so i thought i';d give one a go :)
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Some new 1s Lipos for my hubsan now I';ve got the FPV camera fitted :)
Oh, and some 1m charge cables!
Nothing, cause I';m broke :(
Quote from: PaulJC on Tuesday,June 07, 2016, 11:08:18
Instead of going the ';iPad'; route for the inspire, these have gotten some pretty good reviews on the Inspire forums so i thought i';d give one a go :)
My buddy has one, they';re great :smiley: enjoy!
Some bits for my Phantom.
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Huge thanks to Cheredanine for sending me this,,,,,,,he deserves a knighthood ::)
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Quote from: PaulJC on Tuesday,June 07, 2016, 11:08:18
Instead of going the ';iPad'; route for the inspire, these have gotten some pretty good reviews on the Inspire forums so i thought i';d give one a go :)
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Which Shield tablet is that?
Quote from: Hands0n on Tuesday,June 07, 2016, 17:14:06
Which Shield tablet is that?
Tegra K1, 16gb, 8"
https://shield.nvidia.co.uk/tablet/k1
Worth a punt for under £150... Haven';t had a chance to test it yet, thunder and lightening here at the moment...
2 of 500 Helicopter kits....................Spares to support the flying ones while they are still in production................. ;)
Not quite today, but recently... Impulse alien 5
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My airgates just landed. Just popped one together to have a look and they';re awesome.... and huge!
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MPK mini MK2 ::)
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Quote from: DarkButterfly on Thursday,June 09, 2016, 16:13:12
MPK mini MK2 ::)
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Where do you put the props?
Quote from: DarkButterfly on Thursday,June 09, 2016, 16:13:12
MPK mini MK2 ::)
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nice :smiley:
i had a mpk 25 but didn';t like the way the digital encoders worked i had to use takeover mode in Ableton, which kind of goes against the idea of using an endless encoder, the keys felt nice though, probably about time i bought another one for when the notion takes me, i';ve been using a keyboard and mouse for way too long.
Quote from: nub on Thursday,June 09, 2016, 22:15:12
nice :smiley:
i had a mpk 25 but didn';t like the way the digital encoders worked i had to use takeover mode in Ableton, which kind of goes against the idea of using an endless encoder, the keys felt nice though, probably about time i bought another one for when the notion takes me, i';ve been using a keyboard and mouse for way too long.
I know what you mean, its a bit stupid using endless encoders like potentiometers, also use Ableton
This MPK mini is replacing an MPK25 that I';ve played to death, just to list a couple of things that have broke one of the endless encoders (top row 2nd from left) has become flaky and the drum pads work when they want to.
I did like the keys on the MPK25 (they still work), on the mini they feel a little spongy, but that';s to be expected for its small size.
The pads on the mini are spot on, not too sensitive and work when I trigger them, they are multipurpose too, pressing the CC button turns them into momentary/toggle switches for parts of the DAW, I have the first 3 set for record and playback control, the arpeggiator is not bad either, I';ve configured it for external clock sync so the tempo setting in Ableton acts as the master and nothing can get out of step when playing.
All in all this is a really nice unit and another plus is when you register the unit with Akai, you get MPC Essentials, SoniVOX Wobble and Hybrid 3 Air VST plugins, they have an impressive sound set which I know I will use. ::)
On the MPK25 did you have problems with the drum pads not working properly?
Mine have always been horrible to play even from new 3 years ago.
i can';t mind to be honest with you DB, was when it first came out and i ended up selling it a couple of weeks later, was meant to replace it with a Livid Instruments Code and a basic 49 key controller but just never happened :laugh:
New try blades DAL 5045 no more jello
And there the best looking props iv ever seen
Damn, that synth pic has got me fired up about getting mine out....................... Yamaha DSR 1000, very old, last time tried about a year ago it had one key not working.
Postman yesterday delivered some 3020 props and a mini 600TVL camera for one of my 160';s.
iMac memory upgrade ::)
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Black Widow 260 with Turnigy TGY-i6 and Mult-star carry case arrived. Also a couple sets of spare props. The TGY-i6 arrived mode 1 (cheaper) so I opened the TX and swapped the control gimbals and changed the mode setting in the digital menu to mode 2.
Only tested it in the garden so far but it seems a really nice little kit and a good flyer. Surprisingly quick I think.
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This 140 thug dropped in earlier this week. :rolleyes:
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With free props ~~
What motors are going on that 140? I have DYS 1104';s on two of my 150/160 Diatone ETs.
Nate80, the TGY-i6 is a brilliant little Tx, actually as you likely know a re-badged FlySky. I was sent a FS combo by mistake, and after cursing the supplier, decided to try it. Glad I did as despite some decent "named" Tx';s available (inc Futaba 10CG, Spektrum DX9, Taranis and even now a Horus Beta) the little FS-i6 is still happily and successfullymy main Quad Tx.
Its a BRILLIANT package if you have youngsters about too due to its decent but light construction, small size and great feel, and also great to carry around. I know two long term Slope Soarers who tried out mine, then went and bought to be able to backpack more easily up the hills.
I haven';t decided yet, do I make it go like the clappers or not.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Monday,June 13, 2016, 06:10:00
Nate80, the TGY-i6 is a brilliant little Tx, actually as you likely know a re-badged FlySky. I was sent a FS combo by mistake, and after cursing the supplier, decided to try it. Glad I did as despite some decent "named" Tx';s available (inc Futaba 10CG, Spektrum DX9, Taranis and even now a Horus Beta) the little FS-i6 is still happily and successfullymy main Quad Tx.
Its a BRILLIANT package if you have youngsters about too due to its decent but light construction, small size and great feel, and also great to carry around. I know two long term Slope Soarers who tried out mine, then went and bought to be able to backpack more easily up the hills.
Great to know it';s received such praise from other users. I must admit, I';d seen a few slightly negative reviews about the size and weight of the TGY-i6, and I was a bit unsure myself when I first clapped eyes on it and got hold of it. But it didn';t take me long to realise what a tidy built TX it is, and I actually find it';s size very comfortable (and I have fairly large hands). The weight is a little low for my liking, but it';s not a big deal or anything.
I think the online negative comments about it';s size were based on - bigger must equal better! For me the controls are all well placed and have a quality feel, and the digital menu is great and FAR more easy to use than the DEVO7 I also have.
The i6';s twin antenna setup looks good and reportedly offers great range of about 400m, which is far better than the DEVO7';s reported 100m range (though I';ve flown my Runner 250 out about 200m with no issues).
I realised the TX was a rebranded FS-i6 when I went looking for a simulator/firmware cable. :smiley: I was thinking about learning acrobatics in a free sim, but all the ones I';ve seen so far look a bit rubbish.
Looking forward to getting some decent flight times in with the TX, as soon as it stops raining. :beer2:
Foxeer hs1177 fpv cam,,,,again,,,,, second one ive bought in the last month lol first one made fast contact with a goal post and has never worked since,,,,strange that !
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junk mail, it';s beginning to get on my wick a bit, not real mail for me but they put rubbish through the letterbox, and it happens quite often, something needs to be done about it, it';s as bad as cold calling :laugh:
You used to be able to get a sticker for your door to stop junk mail, if you didn';t want it and they still pushed it through you can take legal action against them. We had one when we moved into this house and it worked but the missis took it of as she didn';t like the colour. ( ditsy woman ) mind you its all foreigners that push the stuff through our door and they can';t even speak English so what hope have you got !!!
Junk mail is annoying. I probably get 2-3 pieces 5 days of the week. Fortunately I also get nice stuff delivered. Like this:
Quanum V2 Pro diy goggles, Boscam FR632 Diversity Receiver, and a LiPo battery for the headset.
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LiPo';s for the Black Widow 260 and the V2 Pro';s, a couple LiPo storage bags and some felt for modding the V2 Pro';s.
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Other bits and bobs like Cheerson CX-20 replacement pucks and compasses, 2500Mah rechargeable AA';s for my TX';s and a smart charger, turnigy battery charger and tester for my single cell LiPo';s, couple of low voltage alarms, charge leads, coloured XT-60 end caps and some adhesive anti-slip matting.
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A probably over thirty years old helicopter head, shaft and gear.............to keep the four models I have flying. ;D
After skinting myself with the Phantom I promised myself no more quads. However after flying a big tricopter a small one is required,
this doesn';t count as its one motor short. ::)
Mixture of bits today. Runner 250 aerial mount to modify and fit to the Black Widow, charge cable that';ll handle my fatshark batteries, LED lights to build an orientation assisting lighting rig for the Black Widow (which has no lights as standard), 3S Balance lead extension cable for use with a Low Voltage Alarm, Walkera Runner 250 power board and FPV TX (don';t need them but they were so cheap), and a couple handy Low Voltage Alarms for.. whatever.
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Three Tattu 1300 45c 3s Lipo';s,,,, hope there good :smiley:
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Quote from: iRobot on Thursday,June 16, 2016, 15:56:55
Three Tattu 1300 45c 3s Lipo';s,,,, hope there good :smiley:
I';ve not heard of that make before. Hope they';re decent. Let us know. :smiley:
Today this ensemble of various sized props, gorilla glue, turnigy receiver controller switch, Tarot 2D Gimble for the CX-20 and turnigy carry case arrived.
Oh, and a new A1 cutting mat that they';re all currently sat on.
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4 sunnysky motors :) time to get busy.
Quote from: nate80 on Friday,June 17, 2016, 19:16:51
I';ve not heard of that make before. Hope they';re decent. Let us know. :smiley:
Tattu = Gens Ace, one of the most highly regarded lipo brands around, they are decent batteries. Hobby RC';s own brand batteries are made in the same factory.
Quote from: andi mack on Friday,June 17, 2016, 22:42:35
Tattu = Gens Ace, one of the most highly regarded lipo brands around, they are decent batteries. Hobby RC';s own brand batteries are made in the same factory.
Had a test today and very impressed so far. At cruise speed good flight times , when punching the throttle loads of power.
The price is reasonable I thought at 13.90 each.
Waited a while for this, somehow they forgot to send it first time but once I messaged them they then realised and gave me a partial discount and threw in some rotorx props.
Twitch 109mm frame from uniquefpv supports 3" props.
Should be a fun and challenging build!
Can';t wait to put the 1407 3800kvs on this haha
Oh and a new wismec rx200s boxmod as my old one had finally given in.
mmmm lithiummy :eating: Can';t wait to eat... I mean fly with these!
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Haven';t even charged mine yet, let alone built the quad they need to go on :banghead:.
Will be interested to hear your opinions! (I';m sure you said that a few days ago!)
Quote from: Gandhi on Tuesday,June 21, 2016, 17:38:24
Haven';t even charged mine yet, let alone built the quad they need to go on :banghead:.
Will be interested to hear your opinions! (I';m sure you said that a few days ago!)
I did :laugh: they ticked all the right boxes for me (graphene but light, good size, great performance) and my mate was getting some too so I added 4 to his order. Just cycling them now, I';ll report back once I';ve flown them. I need to stop buying lipos though, it';s getting out of hand..
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This charger is feckin awesome btw. I can charge 24 batteries from storage in 20 mins! 30A discharge when connected to the lipo power supply.
What';s your leccy bill like ;) ??
:o :o :o Shite that';s a lot of Lipos !
Quote from: Gandhi on Tuesday,June 21, 2016, 19:52:46
What';s your leccy bill like ;) ??
That';s the awesome thing about our hobby; I can charge every battery there for 20p ::)
Quote from: iRobot on Tuesday,June 21, 2016, 19:58:03
:o :o :o Shite that';s a lot of Lipos !
I know right. But I can go through 20-30 in a good session. I usually go out with 20 ish and end up recharging some in the field.
Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,June 21, 2016, 18:17:02
This charger is feckin awesome btw. I can charge 24 batteries from storage in 20 mins! 30A discharge when connected to the lipo power supply.
Just to be nosey, what charger is it? i need a new one, so i can charge more than one battery at a time.
Quote from: andi mack on Tuesday,June 21, 2016, 21:48:02
Just to be nosey, what charger is it? i need a new one, so i can charge more than one battery at a time.
It';s an iCharger 308 Duo. I was expecting it to be good but it has really impressed me. Highly recommended ~~
cheers revs.
Can highly recommend the iChargers, i have 2 x 308b';s from before the duo';s were available and they have been faultless...
A whole load of "locksport kit" and associated materials.
I suspect more multirotor stuff will start arriving from Saturday onward though
Quote from: iRobot on Friday,June 17, 2016, 23:03:13
Had a test today and very impressed so far. At cruise speed good flight times , when punching the throttle loads of power.
The price is reasonable I thought at 13.90 each.
Hi where did you get the batteries from?
Regards
Clive
Mr postie brought an Armattan Morphite 180, FrSky XSR RX and a FPV antenna extension.
Oh and some strings for the 12 string
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LiPos etc are due on Monday
All sorts from Hobbyking, Banggood and eBay sellers turned up today. A few spare props for the Black Widow, a Turnigy Bull-Nose Prop Cutter, Battery Velcro Straps, a couple spare Turnigy Receiver Controlled Switches, some velcro loop tape, a spare Walkera foldable antenna, high speed bearing grease and syringe, a replacement KingKing motor for the Black Widow, and a strip of Day White LED';s.
Looking forward to trying the Bull Nose prop cutter. :smiley:
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Postie brought me a new Pathfinder 2 hex, so I can practice hexes as well as quads, but I expected him to come tomorrow, so wasn';t in...... :cry
Hopefully he';ll have dropped it off at the nearest post office, so I can pick it up on my way home and then bunk off work tomorrow to fly it! :laugh:
[Disclaimer - just in case my boss reads this over my shoulder - I WON';T be bunking off...]
Quote from: Gandhi on Tuesday,June 21, 2016, 17:38:24
Haven';t even charged mine yet, let alone built the quad they need to go on :banghead:.
Will be interested to hear your opinions! (I';m sure you said that a few days ago!)
They';re good buddy. Similar to the Turnigy graphene';s, but a lot lighter. I think the Turnigy graphene';s
just have the edge in regards power though. I had a collision with my mates plane, his prop caught the lipo and it went up in smoke while I was 100ft up. Managed to land and get it off the quad before damage was done but it was pretty epic :laugh: It burned hard for a good few minutes! Video incoming..
Mine are still sat on the shelf waiting my build..... I';ve dry fitted the frame now, so that';s a start. at least but I seem to have even less time to fly or build at the mo for some reason :(
Must';ve been an exciting nervewracking annoying moment watching £20';s worth of battery go up in smoke and potentially £5-600 worth of other gear too?
A stupidly small Quanum Elite CMOS camera & 5.8Gig TX, some Turnigy Graphine LiPos (1000mAh) and some Gemfan 4x4.5 props.
Cheap Aomway 5.8 antennas arrived yesterday.
Now I just have to find something suitable to mount the CMOS camera onto so it';s big enough to mount onto the Morphite
New motors to replace my aged and abused DYS1806
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It says race edition and has red nuts so must be good :rolleyes:
Just got out of surgery so no pics today, but postie brought a simulator cable for my tgy-i6 tx, a bag of 3s balance cables, a pipette for high speed bearing grease, and some tarox high speed bearing grease. Looking forward to trying out the simulator cable. Anyone recommend a good - preferably free - simulator for Mac (or pc if there are no good mac ones)?
Quote from: nate80 on Tuesday,June 28, 2016, 20:40:20 Anyone recommend a good - preferably free - simulator for Mac (or pc if there are no good mac ones)?
I use Heli-X6 on my MacBook Pro i5 retina and it gives me over 60fps and about 50 aircraft!! Helis and multis. You get a couple of helis and a quad with the free version, but it';s worth paying for the full version.
Quote from: nate80 on Tuesday,June 28, 2016, 20:40:20
Just got out of surgery so no pics today, but postie brought a simulator cable for my tgy-i6 tx, a bag of 3s balance cables, a pipette for high speed bearing grease, and some tarox high speed bearing grease. Looking forward to trying out the simulator cable. Anyone recommend a good - preferably free - simulator for Mac (or pc if there are no good mac ones)?
fpv freerider is less than £10 and has a free demo version and works on mac.
Quote from: LuMan on Tuesday,June 28, 2016, 22:23:23
I use Heli-X6 on my MacBook Pro i5 retina and it gives me over 60fps and about 50 aircraft!! Helis and multis. You get a couple of helis and a quad with the free version, but it';s worth paying for the full version.
Quote from: andi mack on Tuesday,June 28, 2016, 22:28:54
fpv freerider is less than £10 and has a free demo version and works on mac.
Thanks very much guys. I';ll give those both a look.
Mobius C2 wide angle lens.......
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Quote from: iRobot on Thursday,June 30, 2016, 11:55:20
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Are you using that for fpv cam
Got some of these to try, Bonka at heart......
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Quote from: Jazzz on Thursday,June 30, 2016, 11:59:31
Are you using that for fpv cam
No, just for video. But I might give it a go on fpv once I';ve fixed my 250 up.
Came a few days ago but was at British paramotor comps..
Doge dtfc and sourced some m3 titanium nuts and bolts in the UK, half the weight over steel..
Quote from: zeronest on Thursday,June 30, 2016, 14:28:28 some m3 titanium nuts and bolts in the UK, half the weight over steel..
Linky?
Quote from: atomiclama on Thursday,June 30, 2016, 14:51:58
Linky?
http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/243578/ (http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/243578/)
These are the ones I got they have a more in different lengths but looking just now a lot of them seem out of stock, the nuts I got are alu not ti.
I don';t know what grade titanium these bolts are either but I';m not fussed.
Quote from: zeronest on Thursday,June 30, 2016, 14:28:28
Came a few days ago but was at British paramotor comps..
Watching or taking part?
Quote from: PaulJC on Thursday,June 30, 2016, 18:38:22
Watching or taking part?
Was my first comp to take part in, came 6th out of the British pilots
Quote from: zeronest on Thursday,June 30, 2016, 18:47:00
Was my first comp to take part in, came 6th out of the British pilots
Awesome well done...
If you know anyone brave enough to let someone capture some drone footage of them in flight i';m not a million miles away from you and it';d be quality stuff to add to my reel... :)
Quote from: PaulJC on Thursday,June 30, 2016, 20:37:23
Awesome well done...
If you know anyone brave enough to let someone capture some drone footage of them in flight i';m not a million miles away from you and it';d be quality stuff to add to my reel... :)
Yeah should be possible at our site, we are having a fly in at our school on Mersea island on the 2nd of sept, otherwise its a bit hard to say when to come down due to our unpredictable weather :lipsrsealed :crossfingers:
Quote from: zeronest on Thursday,June 30, 2016, 21:40:24
Yeah should be possible at our site, we are having a fly in at our school on Mersea island on the 2nd of sept, otherwise its a bit hard to say when to come down due to our unpredictable weather :lipsrsealed :crossfingers:
Yeah i know what you mean, i';m only in East Herts so wouldn';t need much in the way of notice if i';m off work... ;)
And more than happy to buddy a flight or two on the Inspire One if i have any battery left or you have mains available to charge them...
Quote from: PaulJC on Thursday,June 30, 2016, 22:16:17
Yeah i know what you mean, i';m only in East Herts so wouldn';t need much in the way of notice if i';m off work... ;)
And more than happy to buddy a flight or two on the Inspire One if i have any battery left or you have mains available to charge them...
Ah not too far then, sounds good! at the fly in we will have a generator on the go. We often fly in up to 15mph winds but its usually not enjoyable so as long as you know that its weather dependant and the calmer the weather the better then you';re more than welcome ~~
More props ....... T4045BN
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Another of Gav';s fantastic antennas(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160702%2Fbc9b928a47090f4ceedeaddc65664c0d.jpg&hash=e63065d630ea50fc3c8160137377bf5c7af5e717)
Mostly some stuff for my FPV installation. A Runcam Swift camera, Quanum Elite VTx, various gauges of wire and a pair of straight and curved tweezers. Oh, and a silicon battery case, because it was cheap.
What';s the point of it really though? The batteries don';t really fit, it doesn';t help the LiPo stay in place on the quad (the anti-slip mat already does that), it makes the battery too big to go inside a rectangular fire proof bag, and it just looks naff. It was 16p though, so I thought I';d order one to try.
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Yesterday brought a SPRacing F3 Evo
Slightly disappointed that the baro is on the top of the board as it would be easier to secure foam over it if it was on the underside.
Also a bit worried that the USB connector is an an angle (looks like the production issues the Mini had still haven';t been ironed out completely)
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Quote from: kilby on Thursday,July 07, 2016, 10:56:48
Yesterday brought a SPRacing F3 Evo
Slightly disappointed that the baro is on the top of the board as it would be easier to secure foam over it if it was on the underside.
Also a bit worried that the USB connector is an an angle (looks like the production issues the Mini had still haven';t been ironed out completely)
Exactly that same on my ego with the USB, however does not help that it took a dip in a stream over the weekend!!! seams to be still working except the battery voltage sensor.
Another 180 frame...hard bit it trying to decide what parts to buy to make it fly :smiley:
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Apparently there are some replacement motor shafts, and some spares (ESC and PDB and prop nuts) awaiting me
Really nice set of new strings for my acoustic guitar ::)
More props from makeitbuildit, many thanks ~~
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This :(
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Rather annoyed as it';s a poor substitute for a set of four 1806 2700kV motors.
I was 10 steps away from the door and the bugger never bothered rapping the door
A new DJI Naza H arrived this morning for my heli, something to play with when it rains tomorrow after our day of summer lol.
QAV210 3mm CF frame. Nice n strong.
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SCX-200 cobalt edition - mwaaaahahahaaa!
Another one :o
Couldn';t resist this:
http://www.armattanquads.com/scx-200-cobalt-frame/ (http://www.armattanquads.com/scx-200-cobalt-frame/)
Plus I wanted to try zmx 2206 2600kv motors and f4 flight controllers, had to be done :)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,July 20, 2016, 23:02:19
Couldn';t resist this:
http://www.armattanquads.com/scx-200-cobalt-frame/ (http://www.armattanquads.com/scx-200-cobalt-frame/)
Plus I wanted to try zmx 2206 2600kv motors and f4 flight controllers, had to be done :)
That machine looks so nice.
After buying a set of ESCs today (and motors last week) I';m all spent out until I get a decent amount of overtime and I so want their v-tail in red CF.
I wish people would stop making nice things
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Quote from: kilby on Thursday,July 21, 2016, 00:38:04
That machine looks so nice.
After buying a set of ESCs today (and motors last week) I';m all spent out until I get a decent amount of overtime and I so want their v-tail in red CF.
I wish people would stop making nice things
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Keep an eye on space cowboys shop on armattan productions.
He';s the original designers and he';s up to version 2.1 in all sizes!
As there is no armattan warranty your just as well buying it from him direct, slightly longer wait as it';s cut to order.
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Or alternatively, mine is going to be up on the classies later this week I think if anyone is interested? Only been maidened but I';ve since decided my heart lies with acro flying and not fpv!
Set of Little Bee 30a ESCs, USB linker for them and some almost unbreakable DAL 4x4.5 props
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4 dys 2300
postie brougt me a little red card, "sorry you were out" 2 parcels international...........that will be my S550 hex frame and some sunnysky 2212 motors, the last of the bits i need to start my hex build
Not multi related but been after one for a while, unfortunately it';s put the brakes on some of my multi and plane plans.......
It was just too nice and the right price to miss - nearly half price of a new one (£1000+) and in A1 condition.
That';s tidy darrell, I have a fender squier although I can only play the very start of couple songs lol
I';ve tried to play for years but never got any good because I just couldn';t be arsed to practice enough; having found a really good teacher - she';s a session musician, I';ve now got the bit between my teeth. My current guitar isn';t bad but having had a go with her Taylor acoustic it became a must have; you really do get what you pay for with one of them.
My advice is find yourself a good teacher and practice practice practice!!!
Quote from: DarrellW on Saturday,July 23, 2016, 21:44:13
I';ve tried to play for years but never got any good because I just couldn';t be arsed to practice enough; having found a really good teacher - she';s a session musician, I';ve now got the bit between my teeth. My current guitar isn';t bad but having had a go with her Taylor acoustic it became a must have; you really do get what you pay for with one of them.
My advice is find yourself a good teacher and practice practice practice!!!
I used to be able to play house of the rising sun badly
.. It absolutely ruined the ends of my fingers lol
Lol, I know House of the rising sun well, when I learned to play it my guitar then also chewed my fingers up!
Currently learning Stairway to heaven, More than words and some finger style blues improvisation. I';m not finding it easy but making slow but sure headway - will have to post a bit of my efforts at some stage.
Good haul today (well, actually, some of it arrived the other day... ;) )
S550 frame kit, AT9s Tx and Rx, Flight Controller to Rx bundle, velcro battery straps (20cm and 30cm), 5 pairs of 10x5 carbon fibre reinforced props, prop balancer, B6 balance charger, 10 sets of XT60 connectors, heat-shrink, battery bag and 2 spare batteries for my HJ816. Shame the OSD module wasn';t in the delivery today (when it should have been!).
Looks like I';ll be busy.... and happy :laugh:
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30 plus LiPos............................ 5 chargers grinding away........................... :blink
Diversity Rx
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Now to get it boxed, mounted on a tripod and tested in the field.
A large bill and several pizza menus I am so jealous all I ever get is bills or menus anyone want to swap postmen I think mine has it in for me
He brought my Strobon green standalone LED for my P3.....................my god this is tiny........about size of a first class stamp but, thicker and very bright, i can see me getting more of these
Oh couple of days ago he brought my S550 frame and the 2 sunnysky motors i need to build my hex
My red one arrived to, they are blinding and as you say tiny :)
They do look really bright guys!
What';s the main purpose of those tiny LED';s for your individual quads? Is it for l.o.s location at long distances on the P3, for example, or something else?
Nate
Quote from: nate80 on Wednesday,July 27, 2016, 23:27:54
They do look really bright guys!
What';s the main purpose of those tiny LED';s for your individual quads? Is it for l.o.s location at long distances on the P3, for example, or something else?
Nate
for me its to help with orientation and just to be able to see where it is, the P3 lights are not very easy to see unless its directly overhead
Quote from: LuMan on Wednesday,July 27, 2016, 12:53:32
Shame the OSD module wasn';t in the delivery today (when it should have been!).
Well, looks like I';m a proper berk! :embarrassed
After I emailed Unmanned Tech, they responded VERY quickly to copnfirm all was scanned out, and that the OSD unit was put in the hex frame box. A quick double-check uncovered the unit sandwiched between the main body sections.
So, I';ve now got the OSD module too!! :laugh:
Picked up 2 turnigy 2200 mah from post office,left there yesterday by parcel force.
Got out of bath to find a big white Jiffy bag in the letterbox,Hermes delivered a loc8tor lite I bought from eBay yesterday (that was fast)
Quote from: nate80 on Wednesday,July 27, 2016, 23:27:54
They do look really bright guys!
What';s the main purpose of those tiny LED';s for your individual quads? Is it for l.o.s location at long distances on the P3, for example, or something else?
Nate
Simply so that I know the orientation of the quad, I see the light I pull back on the stick to bring it home, I fly fairly high to take stills and my eyesight is not what it once was.
More lights in the post, this time a pair of white 1.5w LED headlights, for front arms of the S550 hex
Elite combo can back in stock UK whorehouse. :popcorn:
::) ::) ::)
Quote from: hoverfly on Thursday,July 28, 2016, 16:40:06
Elite combo can back in stock UK whorehouse. :popcorn:
I got one of these yesterday through the post gonna strap it to a jjrch20 mini hex for some back garden fun or stap to the cats head to see where see goes every morning.
Some more Transponders....... There';ll be no arguments around me on who won................................ ;)
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A Cheerson CX-Stars, I got fed up with those bulky Cheerson CX-10s!
Quote from: Andy_R on Friday,July 29, 2016, 10:41:30
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A Cheerson CX-Stars, I got fed up with those bulky Cheerson CX-10s!
Holy Toledo!! My CX-10 is hard enough to see at about 10 feet... That thing must be a dot in the sky before you know it! Cracking :laugh:
Ooh he was good to me today:
Xsr,
2 vtx
Cam
Caps
Antenna tubes
And..
4xZMX v3 2206 2600kv
Woot
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The parts to convert the QAV210 to a QAV-R.
This little beauty. Updating firmware then off for a cheeky maiden :p
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Combat wing !!!
Hobbyking cheapy cost less than 20 quid.
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A bit of foam friendly gorilla glue and spare rc bits it was flying in no time at all :laugh:
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On its maiden voyage this evening I soon realized how fast planks are , after not flying them for many years.....ballistic speeds lol crashed a few times , on its third prang ripped one of the wires clean out of the motor.
So that was enough fun for one evening, will slap another motor on it tomorrow,,,,,go to a bigger field and practice some more ~~
nice Irobot i got myself a wing too, i got the bonsai from HK, built it at the weekend and think i got it all set up. Was gonna maiden mine this morning but to be honest im a bit scared as ive not flown a wing before :frantic:
Quote from: Budgie RC on Tuesday,August 02, 2016, 00:48:03
nice Irobot i got myself a wing too, i got the bonsai from HK, built it at the weekend and think i got it all set up. Was gonna maiden mine this morning but to be honest im a bit scared as ive not flown a wing before :frantic:
Cool ~~
Just do half a dozen test throws, is always a good start.
::)
Quote from: Budgie RC on Tuesday,August 02, 2016, 00:48:03
nice Irobot i got myself a wing too, i got the bonsai from HK, built it at the weekend and think i got it all set up. Was gonna maiden mine this morning but to be honest im a bit scared as ive not flown a wing before :frantic:
Just get yourself up a bit of a bank and do glide tests before you power the motor up, when it flies straight and flat try a bit of power but be aware that it might dip downwards or upwards depending on how the motor is mounted.
Quote from: Budgie RC on Tuesday,August 02, 2016, 00:48:03
nice Irobot i got myself a wing too, i got the bonsai from HK, built it at the weekend and think i got it all set up. Was gonna maiden mine this morning but to be honest im a bit scared as ive not flown a wing before :frantic:
Forgot to mention also - make sure C of G is spot on, and dial a bit of '; up trim'; into the elavons for the neutral trim setting.
It';s better to be slightly nose heavy,,,,,,to much rear c g and it will be like trying to hold a cat by its tail :laugh:
Quote from: iRobot on Tuesday,August 02, 2016, 09:21:35
Forgot to mention also - make sure C of G is spot on, and dial a bit of '; up trim'; into the elavons for the neutral trim setting.
It';s better to be slightly nose heavy,,,,,,to much rear c g and it will be like trying to hold a cat by its tail :laugh:
Absolutely, COG on a wing is very critical - to much rear and even an experienced pilot will come to grief :rofl:
He brought me a nice shinny new pair of Dominator HD V2 googles
the nice chap he is....... ::)
very nice indeed, could be doing with a new pair myself.
WARNING WARNING WARNING - PLEASE READ!!!
I will put this elsewhere as well, but since they arrived today.................
I pre-ordered two of the new EACHINE EF-01 5.8GHz AIO FPV Cameras.
These arrived today. First thought is that with their metal case they are much more robust than others but feel quite heavy (not weighed yet)
The important point is that EACHINE have used reverse polarity on the connection!!!!
The Camera comes with a socket which is pretty much the standard for most small leads and batteries. It also comes with a plug lead with exposed wire ends which IS colour coded red/black correctly for the camera (but the reverse of normal!!!)
It would be SO easy not to take account of the markings on the case and reverse connect it, heck, you can even plug a 150-200mAh 1S EFlite/etc battery direct into it........reversed!!!!
Reach for that ready made extension lead you have in stock to run it from a 1S cell and it';ll be reversed.
NO, I';m not about to connect it to see if its reverse protected, I';ll leave that for others, and I suggest you don';t try!!
Easy mistake and potentially costly if not paying attention.
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I don';t care what the weatherman says cos if the weatherman says it';s raining, you won';t hear me complaining...
Edit - just read BR';s post above and I used the stock cable, although I did check. When you remove the case the polarity is marked on the pcb.
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Simplecopter mini T ::) ::) ::)
1 ccw motor for blade nano qx. Modest but well received.
4x little bee 20a,naze32 r6,bullet connectors (wrong size)
:smiley:
Building a new quad (FlexRC Owl), various bits coming in this week:
Frame
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Batteries
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Mini dlg glider from HK ::)
Now ready for electrics 😊
Quote from: rasor on Friday,August 05, 2016, 09:27:35
Building a new quad (FlexRC Owl)
You lucky beggar. I';ve been eyeballing them frames for what feels like a century, But I just can';t warrant the price, + postage, + possible import duty just for a frame.
I';ve been so interested in this frame concept that I';ve been doodling out a few ideas for a DIY project......
(https://s31.postimg.org/6uhxlfsuv/20160805_094311_1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6uhxlfsuv/)
This one was scaled for 3.5" cut down 4 blade props and the motor spacing was done so that their was just enough room for a Naze32 and PDB to sit in the middle. The front (At the right of the picture) would have a little Eachine 1000TVL CCD cam sandwiched in with double sided foam tape top and bottom and a VTX mounted vertically at the back. The battery would have to sit on it';s side on top, and even then it would still partially obscure the "Air Ducts".
I think it';s viable. If no other alternative frames turn up soon I may get some 4mm plexiglass and make a proof of concept frame at some point (4mm so I can radius everything with a router to loose weight, But not loose a huge amount of strength).
Anyway, While I was writing this the postie lightly rested a knuckle against the door, and was just about to write out a "I was here, But you weren';t" card and run when the dogs heard him. So, I got a parcel !
It had 8x Racestar BR2205 motors (4 CCW and 4 CW), 2x FS-iA10 receivers, And a couple packs of 3D printed 10 degree angled motor mount wedges in it. Heard really good things about these seriously cheep motors, So I thought I';d give them a try.
New temp controlled soldering iron for my solder station (Not been used for around 7 years ) and some SMD solder paste lot better than solder.
yayyyy now all I got to do is find my solder station lol
Quote from: Reman on Friday,August 05, 2016, 10:49:16
You lucky beggar. I';ve been eyeballing them frames for what feels like a century, But I just can';t warrant the price, + postage, + possible import duty just for a frame.
If you order it from Helipal.com (http://www.helipal.com/flex-rc-owl-fpv-quadcopter-frame-for-indoor-and-outdoor.html) it comes from HK rather than the US; and they put a low value on Customs form you should avoid customs (and high postage cost) - took about a week to arrive.
Quote from: rasor on Friday,August 05, 2016, 12:31:04
If you order it from Helipal.com (http://www.helipal.com/flex-rc-owl-fpv-quadcopter-frame-for-indoor-and-outdoor.html) it comes from HK rather than the US; and they put a low value on Customs form you should avoid customs (and high postage cost) - took about a week to arrive.
Not bad. With postage it';s still going to be around 65 notes, But that';s a lot better than the 100 and something it would cost to get direct from Flex RC.
It';s out of stock at the minute, SO at least I get a little cooling off time before deciding if I can really warrant adding ANOTHER quad to the build cue. :)
Post van screamed to a stop this morning as I was sweeping the front and the two posties passed over my mail inc a plastic bagged object.
They then pleaded to know what it was in the bag, apparently they';d been taking bets on what it was round the sorting office ............
Nobody had got it right..it was a Hyperdog multi tennis ball cassette catapult.
So then they asked what dog I had........................... "NO Dog".............. Boy did they look confused................ ;)
They then gave up, so I had to tell them it was to "dissuade" the grey squirrels from eating the bird food for my wife.......and for knocking down tree';d models. ::)
been told I have a parcel waiting for me at home, hopefully my FC and ESC;s for the Owl
A "Whoopee" frame. Excellent design and quality, Oscar!! ~~ ~~
Now all I need is my Chinese friends to get the rest of the parts needed to me.....................
Quote from: DarrellW on Friday,August 05, 2016, 10:45:51
Mini dlg glider from HK ::)
Now ready for electrics 😊
Bit of a gentle launch today down the caravan, nearly lost it in the pond at the bottom of the field - glides forever!!!
This is going to be fun!!!
I have one of those, landed that more times than anything, really teaches using the last energy to safely get it down.
Small word of caution the carbon fibre fuse is not the strongest thing so mine is large part glue now.
Try not to snag the wing with the launchpeg on anything at speed as the whip seems to do for it.
I wish I could get another fuse as the wing is not bad but adding weight with glue drops the potential.
I have one of the larger DLG';s (cheap in sale) but have not had the guts to put it together and give it a go yet.
New 4-in-1 ESC to try out.
Just need my frame to be delivered now :waiting:
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Quote from: atomiclama on Monday,August 08, 2016, 13:59:30
New 4-in-1 ESC to try out.
Just need my frame to be delivered now :waiting:
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Cool beans, I ordered these too; hopefully mine is sitting at home :)
Quote from: rasor on Monday,August 08, 2016, 14:59:18
Cool beans, I ordered these too; hopefully mine is sitting at home :)
I ordered a couple of them as well (On preorder at £21.50ish each it seemed rude not to. :) ). I think mine are in the UK now as the Royal Mail tracker has changed from saying it was an unknown number to "Royal Mail Signed For items are only scanned when the item has been delivered", So I';m assuming that they';re at least aware of the existence of the parcel now.
Quote from: Reman on Monday,August 08, 2016, 17:12:19
I ordered a couple of them as well (On preorder at £21.50ish each it seemed rude not to. :) ). I think mine are in the UK now as the Royal Mail tracker has changed from saying it was an unknown number to "Royal Mail Signed For items are only scanned when the item has been delivered", So I';m assuming that they';re at least aware of the existence of the parcel now.
No joy, other stuff today not my ESC';s - was hoping to at least start my latest build today :(
Quote from: atomiclama on Monday,August 08, 2016, 13:59:30
New 4-in-1 ESC to try out.
Just need my frame to be delivered now :waiting:
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How you planning FC and VTX power seeing these have no BEC?
Quote from: rasor on Monday,August 08, 2016, 23:14:45
How you planning FC and VTX power seeing these have no BEC?
There is a large regulator on the ESC board. I was hoping that this would come out on the connector harness, even though what I have read suggests that is not the case. But I don';t believe every thing I read on Banggood ::)
If not then just a case of hacking that reg through to the pin with a bit of wire.
I';m going to wire it up lunch time in the lab and have a look, will let you know.
Booger it';s a 3V3 reg no use for the FC/RX/VTX.
Ah well. I';ll just strap a 5V reg on somewhere else.
Two of these cheepo frames to keep me going till I can find
A descent frame for acro
I';ve had it in the air and it feels heavy compared to the dark tail .
But is 9 grams lighter than the armattan 226 this is getting
Frustrating 3 mm Carbon sheets are ridiculous prices
Quote from: atomiclama on Tuesday,August 09, 2016, 12:52:16
Booger it';s a 3V3 reg no use for the FC/RX/VTX.
Ah well. I';ll just strap a 5V reg on somewhere else.
Damn...
Wondering if it worth getting a a full blown PDB with BEC to sit under it or a just a small BEC now.
Quote from: Jazzz on Tuesday,August 09, 2016, 13:37:11
A descent frame for acro
Make your own. Get some arms.
http://www.banggood.com/Carbon-Fiber-Arm-For-250mm-FPV-Quadcopter-Replacement-QAV250-ZMR250-p-947008.html (http://www.banggood.com/Carbon-Fiber-Arm-For-250mm-FPV-Quadcopter-Replacement-QAV250-ZMR250-p-947008.html)
Make centre plate out of whatever is lying around, bit of ply, plastic.
Done.
15 batteries for my Inductrix FPV............... waiting now for the wind to drop or the house gets it!!
Quote from: atomiclama on Tuesday,August 09, 2016, 15:10:23
Make your own. Get some arms.
http://www.banggood.com/Carbon-Fiber-Arm-For-250mm-FPV-Quadcopter-Replacement-QAV250-ZMR250-p-947008.html (http://www.banggood.com/Carbon-Fiber-Arm-For-250mm-FPV-Quadcopter-Replacement-QAV250-ZMR250-p-947008.html)
Make centre plate out of whatever is lying around, bit of ply, plastic.
Done.
I have done this. These arms look great and you can get them for different sized motors: http://multirotorspares.co.uk/zmr250-strongarmf1-3k-f1-grade-carbon-fibre-arm-set-of-4/ (http://multirotorspares.co.uk/zmr250-strongarmf1-3k-f1-grade-carbon-fibre-arm-set-of-4/)
Catching up with things. This lot is what the postie dropped off over the past couple weeks.
Netted a load of props during the Hobby King deal week. Categorised and labelled them all because the prop specs aren';t printed on the packaging. Cuts production costs I suppose.
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A black Runcam Swift case kit, a bunch of various antenna extenders and aerials, some 3S Balnce Lead Protectors and some spare Prop Nuts.
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Battery straps
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DAL RC Standalone OSD and GPS
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Two Fat Shark LHCP Antenna and an Immersion RC LHCP Patch Antenna for my diversity setup.
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Glass Fibre Wrenches (one each for all my models)
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A load of 3S and 4S LiPo';s for the various multi-rotors and a 1S battery charger for my Syma X5SC (didn';t want it feeling left out! ;D )
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A few frames from Hobbykings week of deals, a Turnigy Waterproof Action Cam Kit and FPV Cable
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Small Metal Toolbox for multi rotor spares
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Large Metal Toolbox for multi rotor spares - and some modelling tapes
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Turnigy TGY-iA6 Receiver and some replacement Antennas
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A HiTec Aurora 9 touchscreen Transmitter (courtesy of DarrellW - many thanks ~~ )
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An FrSky Taranix X9D Plus with X8R Receiver (couldn';t resist as it sounds so good!)
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And a couple books to read before I nod off each night :sleep:
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Should keep me busy a while! ;D
Nearly forgot... and this epic charger. Horizon Hobby';s Dynamite Prophet Sport Quad 4 x 100W AC and DC charger and balancer. So far I';m well impressed with it though it needs a few leads (on order) to test it fully.
It';s so handy basically having four 100W chargers that can be run off the mains directly, as well as DC power at the field. It';ll save so much time as I can now charge different sized and specced batteries at the same time.
And its all aluminium construction is rugged and solid, and it stays nice and cool during charging too.
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nate80- That lot should keep you busy for a while !
Quote from: atomiclama on Tuesday,August 09, 2016, 15:10:23
Make your own. Get some arms.
http://www.banggood.com/Carbon-Fiber-Arm-For-250mm-FPV-Quadcopter-Replacement-QAV250-ZMR250-p-947008.html (http://www.banggood.com/Carbon-Fiber-Arm-For-250mm-FPV-Quadcopter-Replacement-QAV250-ZMR250-p-947008.html)
Make centre plate out of whatever is lying around, bit of ply, plastic.
Done.
I could but I want somthing light and strong so I don';t have to come home after every crash
thease cheepo frames are good for a fiver
4 arms are nearly 16 quid and you still have all the hassle
Of building something
Hey Nate80, the hobby (addiction) has sure bit you on the a55!!!
Quote from: Jazzz on Tuesday,August 09, 2016, 18:25:20
4 arms are nearly 16 quid and you still have all the hassle
Of building something
Maths not your strong point then ::) £4 for a pair.
Quote from: atomiclama on Tuesday,August 09, 2016, 19:02:18
Maths not your strong point then ::) £4 for a pair.
Ha ha I';m normally quit good at maths especially were money is concerned
I forgot when I got the dark tail it was guaranteed unbrakeble and thought I';d see if I could get a replacement
And low and behold ones on the way ye ha
Quote from: Jazzz on Tuesday,August 09, 2016, 19:34:25
And low and behold ones on the way ye ha
result
forgot about that as well. surprised they had any left.
My 4 in 1 esc';s turned up today......... and 4 boxes of 10 "Unbreakable" 5.0x5.0 3 blade props, 3x pdb';s, a nice variate of different lenght frame stand offs, and a metric shed load of those little universal neoprene quad undercarriage feet things.
Picked up from post office after nice parcel force guy left them there yesterday.
Quantum cyclops.
:smiley:
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Quote from: Saleem on Wednesday,August 10, 2016, 10:22:32
Picked up from post office after nice parcel force guy left them there yesterday.
Quantum cyclops.
:smiley:
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Great, report on how they work please.
Quote from: iRobot on Tuesday,August 09, 2016, 18:20:34
nate80- That lot should keep you busy for a while !
Absolutely! I';m definitely not complaining though! ::)
Quote from: DarrellW on Tuesday,August 09, 2016, 19:01:23
Hey Nate80, the hobby (addiction) has sure bit you on the a55!!!
Hello, I';m Nate, and I';m a multi-rotor-holic. :help:
:laugh:
I must admit, I';ve been bit kinda
hard. I';m trying not to become completely obsessed, but I love this hobby! :cool:
Courier delivery today brought some Gemfan Carbon Props for the Black Widow 260 racer, and a full set of DJI Carbon props for a new project (that I';m very excited about!)
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Here';s the new project: DJI F550 Flame Wheel Hex with Naza V2 + GPS, landing legs and iOSD Mini. ::)
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My first non-quad multi rotor.
A dedicated Tx /Rx for my 450 Bulid (APM Mini FC)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__86278__Quanum_i8_8ch_2_4GHZ_AFHDS_2A_Digital_Proportional_Radio_System_Mode_1_White_UK_Warehouse_.html (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__86278__Quanum_i8_8ch_2_4GHZ_AFHDS_2A_Digital_Proportional_Radio_System_Mode_1_White_UK_Warehouse_.html)
Quote from: DarrellW on Wednesday,August 10, 2016, 11:37:15
A dedicated Tx /Rx for my 450 Bulid (APM Mini FC)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__86278__Quanum_i8_8ch_2_4GHZ_AFHDS_2A_Digital_Proportional_Radio_System_Mode_1_White_UK_Warehouse_.html (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__86278__Quanum_i8_8ch_2_4GHZ_AFHDS_2A_Digital_Proportional_Radio_System_Mode_1_White_UK_Warehouse_.html)
Mode 1?
Quote from: LuMan on Wednesday,August 10, 2016, 15:20:18
Mode 1?
Yup, Old school :laugh:
Tried mode 2 and had too many breakages :rofl:
@Nate80, you robbed a bank or summink???
Quote from: DarrellW on Wednesday,August 10, 2016, 19:05:48
@Nate80, you robbed a bank or summink???
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Shhhhh! You';ll give the game away! :frantic:
:laugh:
I';ve just been working extra hard, saving the pennies and swiping those magic plastic cards the bank keeps giving me! ;)
Ye baby I';m back a new dark tail frame .
I take everything back Radioc are ok Thay pulled a blinder
For me this time
I need some new motores now
Love my darktail but it needs an upgrade too under powered that I don';t really fly it anymore
Mmmm FPL53 glass :notworthy: TS 65mm quadruplet refractor..
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Can';t wait for a good clear night to give this little beast it';s first light!
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,August 11, 2016, 13:08:40
Mmmm FPL53 glass :notworthy: TS 65mm quadruplet refractor..
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Can';t wait for a good clear night to give this little beast it';s first light!
So you';ve bought yourself a lightsaber!?! :o ;)
Nice looking scope. ~~
Two cans of Plasti-Dip to spray my Inductrix frames, Blaze Orange and Blaze Yellow (what we call flourescents). Claimed to adhere to the flexible plastic used. Have already done a new still in pack spare frame Orange....... looks OK :cool: ...........will swap the parts over and then clean the grass stains off the most used one and if the orange stays on OK I will paint that Yellow for the other one
The LEDS on the frame help to locate when wishes exceed skills but when they disappear into the greenery in bright light, it';s a lot more of an issue to locate. (They are a bit small for a recovery buzzer and my wife won';t get up at 05:00 to "spot", damn inconsiderate I call it................!! :laugh: )
Should have went for their colour flip or glow in the dark range as they would look even better on an Inductrix than the fluro stuff :)
Sadly I can';t buy the spray version as they won';t ship them to Belfast (and it';s almost 20 quid per can buying from Dublin)
Their tinned stuff is fantastic too
Bl@@dy h3ll Revs, you robbed a bank :rofl:
Quote from: DarrellW on Thursday,August 11, 2016, 16:05:39
Bl@@dy h3ll Revs, you robbed a bank :rofl:
lol no, I just work my ass off and don';t have a GF :laugh:
Quote from: Hozza on Thursday,August 11, 2016, 12:02:23
Love my darktail but it needs an upgrade too under powered that I don';t really fly it anymore
I love mine to ...im going to be a lot more cairfull with this one .
Quote from: Jazzz on Thursday,August 11, 2016, 17:18:32
...im going to be a lot more cairfull with this one .
Yeah right, don';t believe that for one second :laugh:
Quote from: atomiclama on Thursday,August 11, 2016, 17:52:18
Yeah right, don';t believe that for one second :laugh:
I';ve orderd some lovely red bottoms to go with it
And a chaos drone labe lipo 75 to 150 c 4 cell to see if I can go faster lol
Quote from: Jazzz on Thursday,August 11, 2016, 19:21:52
I';ve orderd some lovely red bottoms
Did you post that on the right site mate? You';re sure it wasn';t ment for that other forum you go on (The one with all those stern looking young ladies with ping pong paddles). LOL!!!
Today a FrSky XSR turned up.
Yesterday a Quark 150 turned up, well I needed something to put my new XSR into.
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Oh yeah and some 11% beers turned up too
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Some new HQ s5x4x3 props to try out courtesy on electricwingman
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They fly nice enough
Quote from: kilby on Friday,August 12, 2016, 01:29:39
Today a FrSky XSR turned up.
Yesterday a Quark 150 turned up, well I needed something to put my new XSR into.
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Oh yeah and some 11% beers turned up too
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That looks familiar :) Nice to see it';s already looking a LOT tidier!
- CK Optimized version Racing F3 Deluxe (http://www.banggood.com/CK-Racing-F3-Deluxe-10DF-Flight-Controller-For-RC-Multirotors-Supports-OneShot-ESC-p-1028804.html?zf=4095472)
- FlySky FSI6B (http://www.banggood.com/Flysky-2_4G-6CH-FS-iA6B-Receiver-PPM-Output-With-iBus-Port-p-978603.html?zf=4095472)
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Famerrigan.co.uk%2Fimg%2Ff3andfsi6.jpg&hash=a85cf528f6ef1e7ef3117a3448188ab61fce0adb)
What did the postman bring today?....... naff all ! :(
Jackpot!
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Famerrigan.co.uk%2Fimg%2Fjackpot.jpg&hash=ca41f4df6b4105774f63ae972e2fc57f21b21d8d)
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Famerrigan.co.uk%2Fimg%2Fth%2F4in1.jpg&hash=7205bb45dbef9ead5bab5545825cf9dbec615374)
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Famerrigan.co.uk%2Fimg%2Fracerstar.jpg&hash=d9c27de57c9635ec9a406fcd4fe1df271d45eceb)
- Racerstar 4-in-1 BlHeli-S ESC';s (http://www.banggood.com/Racerstar-RS20Ax4-20A-4-in-1-Blheli_S-Opto-ESC-2-4S-Support-Oneshot42-Multishot-for-FPV-Racer-p-1068210.html?zf=4095472)
- Diatone mini Camera Mount (http://www.banggood.com/Diatone-Universal-Mini-Camera-Lens-Adjustable-Holder-For-FPV-RC-Multirotors-p-1023224.html?zf=4095472)
- XT60+ plugs (http://www.banggood.com/5-Pair-Amass-XT60-Plug-Connector-With-Sheath-Housing-Male-Female-p-1005961.html?zf=4095472)
- 5mm aluminum standoffs (http://www.banggood.com/10PCS-M35-M320-M335-Inner-Thread-Round-Aluminum-Pillar-Spacer-Red-For-Multicopter-QAV250-PC-Board-p-1002052.html?zf=4095472)
- soldering wick (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005T8TNCY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- 63/37 0.8mm solder (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B015DLZXP2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- ESD tweezers (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017SL2TI4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- tip cleaner (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003BDOEUU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Finally can build this owl thing:
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Quote from: Gandhi on Friday,August 12, 2016, 09:11:30
That looks familiar :) Nice to see it';s already looking a LOT tidier!
Well the white was too much for me to cope with so I dug out the self-amalgamating tape.
Easy to add, easy to remove and no adhesive to pull anything off
I did check around a few other forums and it turns out a lot of people use it and removes the need for cable ties too.
Hobbyking sent the following:
- Darkside 200 frame
- spare littlebee 20A esc
- Luminier Tri blade props
- The incorrect PLA filament.
Quote from: kilby on Friday,August 12, 2016, 10:57:29
Well the white was too much for me to cope with so I dug out the self-amalgamating tape.
Easy to add, easy to remove and no adhesive to pull anything off
Interesting approach, Kilby. How does the tape fare under usage? I';ve used it in the past for other jobs (not models or flying), but it always seemed quite delicate and easy to tear if it gets a nick or anything.
Skywalker X-1
Hobbyking Dynamo (red and yellow)
They caught me with the super offers again.
That Dynamo is a nice bit of kit, can';t work out if I am going to power it yet, I bought a motor with it but might just hand/bungie launch for a bit, pity there are no decent slopes on my doorstep.
Will have to rob the servos from my DLG as the cut outs are for small 5g servos and I don';t have spares.
This just turned up....
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I blame DarrellW for this. He keeps going on about groovy new stuff and it makes me hungry to expand the hangar!!! :laugh:
I';ll take a couple of hours off from my Hex build this weekend and get some proper stick-waggling done ;)
Quote from: Reman on Thursday,August 11, 2016, 20:32:58
Did you post that on the right site mate? You';re sure it wasn';t ment for that other forum you go on (The one with all those stern looking young ladies with ping pong paddles). LOL!!!
Red bottoms white bottoms blue bottoms I';m not fussy
Quote from: LuMan on Friday,August 12, 2016, 11:17:20
Interesting approach, Kilby. How does the tape fare under usage? I';ve used it in the past for other jobs (not models or flying), but it always seemed quite delicate and easy to tear if it gets a nick or anything.
Its been fine in the past but I do keep an eye on it.
You could add a thin layer or regular tape to stop it splitting if you worried about it.
Just the prospect of adhesive being stuck to ESCs and solder joints disturbs me
Yep, and those wires to the 1104 motors are VERY delicate. One strand of wire......
3m of 1.6mm clear heat shrink tubing today. Not what you might call exciting but very useful.
More damn bills
Anyone want to swap lol
Why don';t I get these nice things oh yeah bank manager won';t let me lol
Bluejay f4 :) whoop whoot
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Guess whos dog has had a nervous breakdown ?
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The CX-31 been flown hard today :D
Quote from: Cheredanine on Saturday,August 13, 2016, 12:58:48
Bluejay f4 :) whoop whoot
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Nice. I take it you';re testing this?
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The best looking motors I';ve seen hope they perform
As well as Thay look
And the packaging is the best I';ve seen as well
Three spair prop nuts three spair serclips and washers
With every motors well impressed
Ps on closer inspection two motors have the spair serclips
And washers missing one motor pack has two lots of extra
Screws .
Out of 5 motor packs two were right prity poor I think
PPs there all wrong but what would you expect these days
I';ve been given 5 ccw motors instead of the 5 cw motors
Not happy but as there are 3 prop nuts with each motor
I';m going to keep them
I think radioc take the mick at times and the motors are two pounds or more cheaper at makitbuildit I only bought them from radioc because Thay full filled a guarantee on a frame I had bought.
That I never expected... No biggy but for some reason I';m ******
Lots of nice hoodie.
Rotorx atom.
14 dys 1806 2300 (used condition)
2 lc
Keychain camera
Several bags of props
From Gandhi in the for sale section!
:smiley:
My radio
loads of props
loads of connectors
usb to serial ftdi
and several other items
Bloody postie known me too long did all his deliveries so I thought I had nothing then at 1pm doorbell goes oh forgot to give you these with a big cheesy grin
A pair of Tarot Direct Drive Retractable Landing Legs for the DJI F550 arrived today. Surprisingly light weight and high quality build. I haven';t powered them up yet but from what I';m seen so far I';m impressed, especially for the money. £28 from GoodLuckBuy';s eBay shop!
Also got some more liquid electrical tape and a load of 1mm slitting disks for carbon fibre cutting (an upcoming project).
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Sorry if you';re seeing duplicate images. I only uploaded one version image. Literally no idea why that';s happened!?
Quote from: Jazzz on Monday,August 15, 2016, 11:40:23
Out of 5 motor packs two were right prity poor I think
PPs there all wrong but what would you expect these days
I';ve been given 5 ccw motors instead of the 5 cw motors
Not happy but as there are 3 prop nuts with each motor
I';m going to keep them
I think radioc take the mick at times and the motors are two pounds or more cheaper at makitbuildit I only bought them from radioc because Thay full filled a guarantee on a frame I had bought.
I did notice a few complaints regarding the DYS Red Bottoms, however I don';t know if it';s only one or two people but you may want to check here, as there may e some play in the motors (right from new)
So check accordingly rather than hearing rumors after fitting them
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8eBgWWMyPQ#)
A Loca8tor tracker (as tested in latest RCM&E) and two tags. Works well to 30m with buildings in the way and 60m with trees and undergrowth. Cricket game was going on at my test venue so I couldn';t try the pure line-of-sight range. Never mind, flying tomorrow at a different Rec.
TipOfTheDay: don';t just pull out the battery insulation tags, clean the contacts too. It took me several goes to get one of the tags to bind to the locator. On the +Side: instructions written in real English, and illustrations in colour. On the -Side: the thin water-proofing O-ring comes out too easily and is next to impossible to get back in. But we don';t fly in the rain, so I don';t care.
Oh, a Several of RPis
- , but they were a walk-in purchase at Maplin [1]. Does that count?
- To talk to the Arduinos in Python and make Arduprogramming much more to my taste.
[1] Who are stocking the RPi 3B, but only displaying the RPI 2B. You need to ask for the RPi 3B. I';m impressed with the 3B so far!
Mike
This :)
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Tuesday,August 16, 2016, 12:42:16
This :)
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You really are addicted!!!
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The bad news that my regular postie has had a heart attack :S (He is doing well and hopefully will make a full recovery and get back to delivering my mail :D)
So now I will have to venture out onto the porch if anything arrives :( best leave it to the wife to go and collect from the sorting office.
What is worst until our postie got to know of my condition I was loosing postal items hand over fist due to the local sorting office not having any idea how to store mail oh well gonna have to pray that all my items make it in one piece :S
Some standoff a and screws and pizza hut toilet paper!
You can read it on the toilet and then order ya pizza then wipe ya ass!
:wack0
Quote from: Saleem on Wednesday,August 17, 2016, 13:49:49
You can read it on the toilet and then order ya pizza then wipe ya ass!
:wack0
Whatever you do, Saleem, do NOT mix the order of those actions up!!! :sick:
Quote from: LuMan on Wednesday,August 17, 2016, 15:18:47
Whatever you do, Saleem, do NOT mix the order of those actions up!!! :sick:
Was wandering why I wanted to order the Nutella special!
:frantic:
Just got back from post office,nice parcel force delivery man left them there.
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Dys 20a esc x4
Dys usb linker
:smiley:
Flysky i6s from good old Hobbywow - 10 days from order!!!
Quote from: DarrellW on Wednesday,August 17, 2016, 17:54:26
Flysky i6s from good old Hobbywow - 10 days from order!!!
What';s with the dual power buttons?
Quote from: PropsToYou on Wednesday,August 17, 2016, 18:14:49
What';s with the dual power buttons?
Prevention of accidentally switching it off. Trims are touch screen as well, might be a bit inconvenient initially but once set up has to be changed intentionally, and yes I have sometimes had issues through accidentally catching trim switches!
spent the last 2-3yrs happily using my radiolink 6ch transmitter to fly everything Ive built (which is a fair few), originally only bought as a fill-in tx but its reliability and surprisingly strong signal and range has just kept me happily muddling on, plus its simple approach meant I didnt have to learn to much about the radio system in specific. finally got a little fed up of having to order the proprietary RX';s from China whenever I was building a new frame and ordered this, which turned up this morning.
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opened the box and my first thought was......."uh-oh, Im gonna have to finally start getting to grips with all these radio related acronyms Ive been avoiding for so long" :(, that was swiftly followed with "ok ok its 8-9ch.......whys it got more switches than flash gordons dashboard!", something tells me its gonna be a while before Im confortable with it :sweating:
Two red jst to Walkera times 3 leads, but not parallel, series with balance port. OK you have to have a battery in each socket, but at least the charger should properly fully charge each cell to a balanced 4.2v state. And I have at least nine or a dozen out of my set of twenty cells to charge after a session.
Landing foam pad thingies! A lot of them actually... Should start selling 4 for a fiver like lumenier do and I';d make a killing!
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loads of little envelopes from china
1 antenna mount
1 sonar (35p ebay win :D)
1 OLED (65p ebay win :D)
1 GPS puck (Don';t fit so will have to mod it)
5 4 pin jst leads to plug crap into FC
2 8 pin jst leads
1 Neo 6M GPS (another ebay win think it was 4 quid with postage )
Grand total spent inc postage about 12 quid lol
back to ebay need to build another one to use all this crap now lol
Eat your heart out Obi-wan Kanobi.
My Banggood quad backpack arived, And a "We were here and you weren';t" card to tell me that Royal Mail are holding my VTX and little all-in-one camera / VTX unit hostage. :(
Quote from: DarrellW on Wednesday,August 17, 2016, 17:54:26
Flysky i6s from good old Hobbywow - 10 days from order!!!
I like the look of your new TX Darrell. :cool: Touchscreen and functions at such a low price is quite impressive! What';s it like to use? Does it feel nice in the hands and does it perform well?
I got the Turnigy one Darrel The TGY-I6s which on the reverse says it is a FS-I6s but it will not use the new firmware update :( but on the upside mine did come with the s-bus receiver and the I-bus receiver so I will wait patiently for either
hobbyking to release a firmware update or
someone hacks the tgy to accept the FS update :D
Quote from: nate80 on Friday,August 19, 2016, 15:01:01
I like the look of your new TX Darrell. :cool: Touchscreen and functions at such a low price is quite impressive! What';s it like to use? Does it feel nice in the hands and does it perform well?
Not used it yet but updated the firmware and had a look at the new menus. It looks good for multirotors and ok for fixed wing, it feels comfortable and has some nice features - will report more when I get to use it. I have other distractions at the moment.
Have you seen my latest frame: http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=19222.msg173037 (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=19222.msg173037)
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Quote from: FlexRC on Saturday,August 20, 2016, 07:00:47
Have you seen my latest frame: http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=19222.msg173037 (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=19222.msg173037)
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Hardly what did the postman bring.....more like shameless self promotion as you have already posted a topic
Just a paltry polulu 5v set down (did I spell it right)
:shrug:
I got my new Overlander lipo charger and a bag of DJI 9x4.5 props so i can try hex on 4s
A 2.5mm GoPro style lens to try out. Just screws into the hs1177 case apparently. Well no two cases are Likw it would seem and I spent ages trying to un screw the lens after I over tightened it! Couldn';t get it close enough to the sensor to focus. Tried a different case and it';s fine! Haven';t flown it yet, but it';ll be interesting to compare.
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Here';s the GoPro lens fitted. Haven';t flown it yet to compare.
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Not a lot today, just a 12v ubec for lights and gimbal now i am going 4s
Some 2812 programmable leds mmmmmmmmm what shall I do tonight
4x EMAX 2204 motors! :wack0
Got them on eBay for a crazy price. The seller has sold lots of these and a near prefect rating, so was happy to take a punt. UK stock, so arrived 2 days later.
Opening the jiffybag I was impressed that the packaging at least looks genuine with little scratch-off security stickers. I was half expecting fakes or somethng that fell off the back of a lorry.
They still might be clever fakes, but as these are really common motors it seems I suppose the price could be for real.
Proof of the pudding is going to be in the flying I suppose... roll on end of work day!
He brought me some proper 60/40 lead based solder (and some brass sponge)
I loathe lead free solder so much
Quote from: Andy7 on Thursday,August 25, 2016, 13:40:27
4x EMAX 2204 motors! :wack0
Got them on eBay for a crazy price. The seller has sold lots of these and a near prefect rating, so was happy to take a punt. UK stock, so arrived 2 days later.
Opening the jiffybag I was impressed that the packaging at least looks genuine with little scratch-off security stickers. I was half expecting fakes or somethng that fell off the back of a lorry.
They still might be clever fakes, but as these are really common motors it seems I suppose the price could be for real.
Proof of the pudding is going to be in the flying I suppose... roll on end of work day!
Hope they';re the real deal. ~~ Got an eBay item number or listing link you can share?
Quote from: nate80 on Thursday,August 25, 2016, 15:03:44
Hope they';re the real deal. ~~ Got an eBay item number or listing link you can share?
Sure. I want to do a little more checking before I do that. Don';t want to promote the bay guys.
I';m having a little trouble finding where to validate the sticker. The URL on the sticker is NOT http://www.emaxmodel.com (http://www.emaxmodel.com) so I';m a little suspicious. Though on the emax site, I AM seeing the same company name on one of the product shots. TBH, those stickers look too EXPENSIVE for a faker to produce for a TINY bit of profit.
Taking one out of the box, the quility looks good. Nice machining, crisp printing on the bell.
... oh great its started raining.
Okay, I';m feeling pretty happy with these motors now. Will shout up when I';ve got them in the air.
£32.88 +£3 P&P from UK. Two days from click to cheery postie at the door.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252100003691?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252100003691?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
1yr warranty 30d returns. If these are in any way moody then they';ve done a great job and they deserve my money! :evil
I';m pleased you';re happy with them and they look legit. That';s a competitive price, especially for being sent from within the UK.
Thanks for the link. :beer2:
Quote from: Andy7 on Thursday,August 25, 2016, 15:25:32
Okay, I';m feeling pretty happy with these motors now. Will shout up when I';ve got them in the air.
£32.88 +£3 P&P from UK. Two days from click to cheery postie at the door.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252100003691?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252100003691?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
1yr warranty 30d returns. If these are in any way moody then they';ve done a great job and they deserve my money! :evil
I brought a (fake) set of those from Aliexpress, fake or not they have happily kept one of my quads in the air for many many lipos and are still going stronge, I';m sure you will be fine.
arrived today so I must have ordered it at some point.....
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but I cant figure out which buttons the bind button.
not sure what motors are on it either.
as for calibrating the escs and throttle.........
In a similar vein - wanted one for a while, first use proved excellent roast chicken can be done in 40 mins!!!
wait.........
Its a soddin microwave!, no wonder my lipo';s wouldnt fit.
the missus musta ordered this......... how dare she spend my money so frivolously!!!!
I could of spent that on some motors (I dont really need)
or maybe a new set of escs (which I dont need either)
or even an new FC (though I have about 7-8 knocking about)
....on second thoughts, maybe Ill keep my gob shut this time.
Today the postman brought me another big pile of f3ck all !!!!
The tracking website I use tells me that 3 of the packages of bits I';ve ordered from Hong Kong and China have been sitting at Heathrow for between 3 and 6 days. I was hoping they just hadn';t been getting their progress scanned, but no, it looks like my stuff really has been having a little holiday in west London. :(
Stuff sits in Heathrow for ages, sometimes the thieves are on holiday and the pickings have to be held until they are in again
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Or it';s customs?
:rolleyes:
I got 2 turnigy 800mah nano tech loops,had them left by nice parcelforce delivery man in post office.
:smiley:
Quote from: kilby on Thursday,August 25, 2016, 20:25:57
Stuff sits in Heathrow for ages, sometimes the thieves are on holiday and the pickings have to be held until they are in again
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Hate it when stuff gets held up for days or even weeks by C&E. They can take an age to get round to checking imported goods. And then you have the release fee to look forward to from the courier company who charge £10 odd for forcing you to complete the customs payment via their payroll department. The swines.
You should all be careful. Being postal workers doesn';t mean they can';s be RC flyers, and they could also be members here !!!! :o
I learnt the hard way that you shouldn';t call Royal mail staff "Lazy thieving lazy conniving lazy useless lazy ba$tards who prewrite red cards to quietly slot through your letterbox for bulky parcels because the lazy ba$tards don';t want to do their job and carry it around their route" on an open forum. They get real shirty about stuff like that. :)
As a side note, Here';s a couple of interesting little facts.......
Did you know that Royal mail quietly acknowledge that they actually fail to correctly deliver 2.5% of all the letters or parcels they';re entrusted with? That doesn';t sound that bad until you realise that it means for every 1000 items we pay them to deliver, 25 of them go AWOL. They also reserve the right to auction off the stuff they haven';t been able to deliver........ So what incentive do they have to actually go out of their way to get your stuff to you ?
I';m not saying that an unscrupulous posty, When faced with one last letter that';s addressed to go way out in the sticks, Far beyond all the other deliveries he/she has on them that day, Could possibly be tempted to spit on their finger and smudge the address beyond being readable, And thus have to return it to the post office instaid of doing the long round trip to deliver it, Or maybe "accidentally" drop it unnoticed somewhere when pulling another bundle of letters out of their bag/cart, Or even "accidentally" post it to the wrong address earlier in their route........ But that 2.5% makes you wonder doesn';t it. :)
Crikey!! Sobering facts, Reman. Our post is a right grumpy old git! Seriously - the miserable old goat has been delivering our post since we moved it, and I';ve never seen him with anything other than a face like a smacked ar$ehole!!
Oddly - the LiPos I ordered from China arrived on time.... But not via Royal Mail... ::)
On 3 occasions I have had to report offensive post office staff.
I have a few mates who are posted and they can name the people who give them a bad name.
Every job has the known bad apples (and they';re always the ones who escape the redundancies etc)
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my previous posty hated all animals.
he proudly bragged about having bought a ultrasonic dog&cat deter-ant gun, laughed like a loon when he said he';d chased one of the neighbours dogs around its own front garden with it.
he saw my bengal sat on the fence and eagerly offered to display its "effectiveness"
took aim
pressed button with grin on face
cat looked at him, licked its own bollix nonchalantly,then jumped down, walked past us both and sodded off upstairs for a kip.
I did try not to laugh....for about a second.... then just ****** myself laughing at him, 40 odd quid he paid....still makes me laugh now as he kept aiming and pressing as the cat just sauntered past his own feet
Haha. Excellent. You showed a great reserve by just laughing at him. If he';d tried that with my cat, then I';d have held him down while the cat shat in his face!! Then I';d have shown him the ';effectiveness'; of my boot! :slap:
Years ago I used to import swords and daggers I had the largest mobile salesroom of bladed articles in the UK at one time. 476 individual bladed articles without the 22 axes and 14 different types of bows and crossbows that I sold. I used to import from the US and never once did I get hit for import :S It took 4 days from dispatch of order to the delivery from the far east if I was willing to pay Air Freight it took 6 days to my front door I had my own clearing account through a import agency did not cost that much and not once was it charged :S
now I order some props from a eBay supplier in Portsmouth(bloody liar Shenzhen they came from) Took over 3 weeks to arrive and just glad they did not charge me duty on a £1 purchase lol
HobbyKing took 10 days and it cost me £15 for the priveledge where I used to have a pallet delivered for about 65 quid prehapse we should start our own buyers co-op
I recieved a tx (thanks to a member here for that) a minimosd (both for the atom) and a fly sky ia6 Rx for the old girl,she lost 1 antenna and I just didn';t want to chance it.
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DJI T/X silicone condom. rubbery bit of kit ~~
Turnigy 2k camera,had first fly with it today,cut short by low batteries and rain.got to say I am quite impressed with it although it';s my first action camera.
Sj4000 camera case for the above.
Got to get use to flying with action cam now!
:whistling:
A cheap all in one FPV recever/Screen, A couple of TX screen mounts, A few little dip switches to see if I can make the "Cut wire for 600mhz" VTX';s a little more user friendly, A handful of buzzers, One of the Sony cam "OSD controller boards"....... and 3x Eachine E010 toy quad !!!!
These little Blade Inductrix clones were on presale on BangGood, and what can I say, They were cheap and I was in a bored "Click happy" mood when I noticed them. :)
First impressions are that they';re not a bad little toy. The FC/RX board is very different to the Inductrix, and the motors are a little gutless (If you';re intending to "Whoop" one of these you';ll be wanting to get some hotter motors in it..... And hoping the extra draw isn';t going to burn out anything on the FC board. :) ), But it';s really stable, And with the ducts it can bounce off everything without breaking props. So that';s one for me and a couple to set aside as Crimbo presents for my sisters daughters sproggs (Sh1t, That makes me feel old ! :o ).
Edit:- It only took 2 batteries through it before I cracked and fitted a naked Eachine EF-01 cam/VTX to it. It';s sluggish as hell now and only get';s about 1:30 of flight time....... So I';ve already ordered some better motors and batteries. :)
Cobra 2205 2300kv champion motor samples
Littlebee 20a_s ESCs
TBS triumph antennas
A few HQ props
Some heat shrink
Micro minim osd
Vtx didn';t arrive though :(
Motors, Flight Controller, props for the 3D printed Whoops frame, now I can build...when the model room ceases to be an oven that is...............................
Some Panasonic 18650 batteries so I jump on that particular bandwagon.
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A set of cobra 2208s, a set of the new cobra 2205s, a set of littlebee_s 20s and an xracer f303.
Quote from: Elmattbo on Saturday,August 27, 2016, 21:25:04
Some Panasonic 18650 batteries so I jump on that particular bandwagon.
I';ve been vaping for three and a bit years now, And most of the more interesting mods (The bit the atomiser screws on to) run off 18650';s, So I';ve had to learn a few things about them to keep from having them go "POP !!" at me.
If you';re new to using 18650';s in high load devices, Just remember that (Like LiPo';s) they';re not all made equally. It tends to be that the higher the mAh rating the lower the C rating. Some unscrupulous ba$tards pretty much rewrap any brand or quality of cell they can lay their hands on in flashy heat shrink sleeves that say bull like "4500mAh/30C (I SOOOOO wanted to name and shame at this point, But decided that it';s best not to risk causing any legal issues for the forum owners. :) ). These cells are usually 1600 to 2500 mAh and 10 to 15C, They cause all sorts of problems for vapors because some of us (We refer to these people as "Cloud chasers". :) ) push their kit right up to the limit, If the battery supplier';s lied about the specs as dramatically as some do, Then they could be 2 or 3 times over any safe limit they thought they had.
If you';re looking for good high discharge cells that have minimal voltage sag under load, Then Sony US18650VTC5';s are the current king of the hill with their 30A continuous and an almost car starting 60A "burst" (10 second or less) discharge rate, But because they';re top dog (And say "Sony" on them) they';re priced at a serious premium. If you don';t need that quantity of oomph to get your quad in the air, Then you could do a lot worse than go for the Samsung INR18650-25R at half the Sony';s price. They have a 22A continuous and 35A burst rating.
Thanks for the info. They';re actually to power my goggles so the current load is tiny, but I am aware of the rebranding issue and it';s pretty clear to me that a lot of sellers are just stocking old laptop batteries. As I';ll be connecting in series the main thing I need is 2 batteries with identical capacities. Will see how we go.
I had noticed the link between these batteries and vaping and wondered what it was all about! Is there anything that people won';t try to mod?!!
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Quote from: Elmattbo on Sunday,August 28, 2016, 06:13:01
Is there anything that people won';t try to mod?!!
I';m sitting here at one of the computers I';ve built, Using a mouse that I soldered an extra long USB cable into, and vaping on my trusty old kit that consists of a home made variable voltage/wattage mod (SX350 control board and 6x 750mAh LiPo';s in parallel, All in a modified alloy Hammond hobby case) and an atomizer that I';ve put together with parts from 3 different ones to get extra e-liquid capasity (The e-liquid';s also a menthol blend I make myself. :) ).
So no, Haven';t found anything I don';t feel the urge to mod yet, But I';ll keep you posted if I do. LOL !
Eachine Racer 250 BNF and a Flysky i6 and receiver from Banggood. No batteries yet and only a slight clue about how to get it all working.
Quote from: insx on Tuesday,August 30, 2016, 15:17:45
Eachine Racer 250 BNF and a Flysky i6 and receiver from Banggood. No batteries yet and only a slight clue about how to get it all working.
BNF is bind and fly so if there';s a reciever inside already just bind that to your radio set,if not bind the reciever with the radio and fit that inside your quad.the fc (flight controller) wires fit onto the reciever wire 1 to pin 1 etc till all wires connected.youtube vids galore to bind them Rx to tx (radio set)
Someone will help you.
:smiley:
The remote came with a receiver, I just need to figure out where to neatly put it, especially the long antenna wires that say to avoid just about anything electronic! I was probably wrong about BNF, maybe PNF? I have to fit the receiver and battery, that is all.
More bits to create havoc with, my posty is over worked.
Postie delievered 22kg of this ...
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Now what to do with it ::)
Quote from: Hands0n on Wednesday,August 31, 2016, 12:24:02
Postie delievered 22kg of this ...
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Now what to do with it ::)
Be very very naughty... ::)
4 very tiny pdb with 5v reg,got from hlj,clicked international instead of uk and ended up waiting nigh on 3 weeks from Singapore but saved 50p.same size or smaller than a 5v polulu.if they do job a great bargain!
:smiley:
A nice little patch antenna for my SKyzone';s from http://menacerc.co.uk/product/invader-antenna-5-8ghz-polarized-receiver-patch (http://menacerc.co.uk/product/invader-antenna-5-8ghz-polarized-receiver-patch)
A single, solitary, And very lonely looking right angle SMA adapter in a plastic envelope.
It got split off a BangGood order to come from another warehouse. When I picked up the crumpled ball of plastic with a shipping label on it my first thought was that it was a parcel that Royal Mail had burst open in the system and just delivered the empty bag again. :)
Well, so far, naff all!! But I did get a text message telling me that they attempted to deliver it, and that a card has been left, detailing what must be done to retrieve the package.
Oddly, I had been up for a good hour before the delivery attempt was made. I even saw the big, red Parcelforce van outside my house, stationary for a good 20 seconds or so, before it pulled off.
No doorbell, no knock, no card, no parcel :angry:
I even paid extra to get the bits here today.... I';m wondering if my hex build will ever be finished...
A quick call to Parcelforce, and the nice lady says she';ll call me back with an update. Those wishing to hold their breath need not apply! :crossfingers:
Not a lot, which isn';t what I';ve been expecting. Royal mail, or the eBay sellers, seem to be dropping the ball lately. Been expecting parcels since Tuesday... Still nothing. :-/
iMAX B6 charger (genuine), a step up from my totally basic Eachine charger. Unfortunately, it';s showing up a dead cell in my 3S that I only charged twice :(
Woooo Hoooo new soldering station, my Antex irons have died and they were only 20 years old so i treated myself. :whistling:
YAY!! Parcel force came up with the goodies!! It was our usual driver, and he didn';t call earlier because he knew we';ve got 2 young kids and he thought we were all asleep. He had every intention of calling back later, but his deliveries are computer-controlled and the only way he could skip the drop off was to pretend that he';d tried a delivery. What a nice bloke :smiley:
Anyhoo, I set him straight, so he know';s we';re up before 6am most days!
Here';s my new ZYX-M FC and a couple of Graphene 5.2Ah 3S 15C jobiess!
Ooh, these are nice boxes. They even give Apple run for their money!
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Aw, the batteries even have ickle soft sleeping bags :smiley:
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So, I';m nearly done.. Just need the Rx to arrive... unless I pull my original one out of the STOL-500.... :hmm:
Those battery sleeping bags.. are they fire resistant bags!! :sweating:
Quote from: Eski on Friday,September 02, 2016, 14:46:34
Those battery sleeping bags.. are they fire resistant bags!! :sweating:
Not sure... I';ve not tried setting fire to them yet....! :rofl:
Joking apart, they just look like felt bags. I suppose you could use them to transport batteries inside your fire-proof battery bag (which I know EVERYONE uses, right??). But I';m sure they';re not fireproof, sadly.
Makes a nice bits bag then :frantic:
By ';bits'; do you mean the little bits of aircraft that fall off when I land too hard??? :laugh:
Quote from: LuMan on Friday,September 02, 2016, 15:24:30
By ';bits'; do you mean the little bits of aircraft that fall off when I land too hard??? :laugh:
Yes!! Its a dark felt, so you don';t have to see all the parts that have broken off
Cobra 2204 2300 motors, sweet !
But it wasn';t the usual postman, it was ThatHPI GUY :laugh: (big thanks to Richard)
My son didn';t believe me who it was until I showed him the YouTube channel ~~
Soooooooo.........what to build ? I';ve got motors, fc, fpv cam, rx, vtx,,,,just need a frame and esc';s
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The Royal mail tracker says my QX90 has finaly been delivered.......... but I';m currently stuck in traffic with about 2 hours worth of driving left to do before i can go home. :(
Some 3020 props for the Quark 150, yeah I know they';re Eachine I also have some DAL and DYS on the way to see what they';re like
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Ftx vantage brushless, because it is raining and this is waterproof :) (pictured next to new shrike for scale
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not multirotor related but the postman did bring it today ::)
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A power supply for my charger and a battery. Shame he couldn';t bring dry weather.
Replacement arm for my Racer from the "EU warehouse". I just hope I don';t break this one before the rest arrive from China.
Replacement battery from Gensace
2 PCB XT60 connectors
A phone case :)
I';m going to have to stop soon as I';m getting a reputation at work and my wife works here too.
Second hand Spitfire
Eachine E010 Quad, pre-ordered at discount.
Seems a good little tool, and ridiculous value.
Posted via Vanuatu Post.............. :blink
As they have a 48 Hr sale on have just ordered two more for the school club, even cheaper
This:
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Nothing, and I was waiting for some velcro straps :(
Quote from: Cheredanine on Thursday,September 08, 2016, 11:02:50
This:
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Send it back, it';s faulty - LH stick is broke :rofl:
Quote from: Cheredanine on Thursday,September 08, 2016, 11:02:50
This:
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What on earth is that?! Loving the retro styling! :cool: It looks like some lesser known games console from the late 80';s / early 90';s. What a cool looking beast.
Quote from: insx on Thursday,September 08, 2016, 11:41:32
Nothing, and I was waiting for some velcro straps :(
Kinda frustrating when you';re left expectantly waiting. Happens too frequently. Maybe tomorrow. ~~
An eachine 25/200/600 vtx with pwm channel selection and a power meter for my fatshark battery mod.
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Quote from: Hozza on Thursday,September 01, 2016, 09:43:40
A nice little patch antenna for my SKyzone';s from http://menacerc.co.uk/product/invader-antenna-5-8ghz-polarized-receiver-patch (http://menacerc.co.uk/product/invader-antenna-5-8ghz-polarized-receiver-patch)
Recieved same antenna for my fat shark also today,problem is,far too windy to try them.
:smiley:
A selection of stuff that';s dropped onto my door mat over the past few days. Been too busy to post it until now.
First up is my new multi-rotor and heli pad. I flew the Phantom in a field a few weeks back and the dry straw and dust that it blew everywhere was worrying. I looked about for a suitably large, strong and portable take off and landing pad, but came up short. Everything was either too flimsy, too small, non-portable, or too expensive. So I decided to try a collapsable photographers light reflector and a set of T pegs, and they work a treat. It collapses to about a fifth of it';s original size and fits into a snazzy carry case. It';s strong and generally doesn';t need the pegs. But if it';s windier than 15mph I can plonk 5 or 6 of the pegs around the reflectors hard outer rim and hold it firmly in place. I grabbed a cheap but cheerful tent peg removal tool too, just to complete the set and make life easier.
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Secondly all my batteries arrived. 4 x 5200mAh 4S Multistar LiPo';s for my f550 Hex build, and 2 x 2200mAh 3S Fleureon LiPo';s for my Walkera Runner 250 and similar quads.
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Then some more of the parts for my f550 hex build finally turned up. A connection rail kit to hang the Tarot gimbal and a dual battery platform that attaches to the rail for running 2 x LiPo';s in parallel.
I';ve been trying to buy some short length high quality XT60 to 4mm Banana Plug charging cables. Turns out it';s a far harder job than I ever expected as most of the sellers that advertised 12AWG or 14AWG actually sent me 18AWG etc. Friggin'; annoying. Hobbyking sell 14AWG 30cm cables, which are definitely decent quality (and I bought one of), but I finally found exactly what I was after: 4 x 12AWG 20cm long cables for my Dynamite 4 x 100W Prophet Sport Quad charger. An Amazon seller sent them after I actually bought 14AWG 30cm cables from them. Go figure! They';re a perfect fit and fantastic quality.
Got 4 x Balance Boards to go with the charge cables, a parallel lipo battery adapter, and also picked up some 4S balance connector clips and a pack of cable ties.
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Finally, I got 2 x power switchable VTX';s delivered (forgot I';d ordered them separately) from bang good. A lovely metal 3 Musketeers 25/200/600mw VTX and an Eachine E1526 25/200/600mw VTX. Bit miffed that banggood offered a supposed discount to pre-order the Eachine VTX, but now it';s in stock it';s already a couple quid cheaper than the pre-order price. It';s not the money that';s an issue, it';s just the principle. Anyway, it looks good. ~~
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Brought me an amenononomeme... anenenone... anemonitor.. amanamanannemeom...
A wind speed gauge thing. Bigger than I thought it';d be, but still handheld. Quite good fun too. :smiley:
Diversity goodness. (https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160908%2F1f83f66532a29cede3f6dca297792a03.jpg&hash=6663f5a8651f4d4781ebc3135e01af4623c6fab7)
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Now..... what frame do I use???
I';ve got a CF tricopter, my Simplecopter mini T, a 300 size homemade woodie or something else???
The motors feel silky smooth and everything else looks ok, must get them into something!!!
Quote from: DarrellW on Friday,September 09, 2016, 11:05:20
Now..... what frame do I use???
a 300 size homemade woodie or something else???
Not sure i like the sound of that. :tongue:
Quote from: DarrellW on Friday,September 09, 2016, 11:05:20
Now..... what frame do I use???
I';ve got a CF tricopter, my Simplecopter mini T, a 300 size homemade woodie or something else???
The motors feel silky smooth and everything else looks ok, must get them into something!!!
That looks like a really nice set you got there. :smiley: KingKong';s product quality has impressed me overall considering their affordable pricing. Let us know what frame you decide to go with! ~~
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,September 09, 2016, 11:57:59
Not sure i like the sound of that. :tongue:
Nice one, hv... That';s new keyboard you owe me!! :rofl:
And, as for Darrell, thanks... I';m now going for my wallet again... They do look nice ~~
2 antennas from gav,realy great antennas,made just as ordered,very fast from order to delivery,look great quality and nice and sturdy on top,he realy knows how to put these antennas together.
Thanks gav!
:smiley:
brought it yesterday but heyho...
a WSXMX 1800maah 30c from BangGood.
think I paid £8ish for it but I just wanted to see if they were any good and how';d they';d fair in my tough250 and PodRacer frames, must say Im pleasantly suprised.
light weight';ish
10mins hard flight time
no idea what the Burst rate is but cant complain about the instant high acceleration atall
5 packages today and that doesn';t include the keyboard and PIR lights that I got from Amazon ::)
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Quote from: insx on Monday,September 12, 2016, 12:33:22
5 packages today and that doesn';t include the keyboard and PIR lights that I got from Amazon ::)
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Good stuff. :smiley: Did the velcro straps you were waiting for ever turn up?
Quote from: nate80 on Monday,September 12, 2016, 15:08:07
Good stuff. :smiley: Did the velcro straps you were waiting for ever turn up?
No, complained and got a refund.
Quote from: insx on Monday,September 12, 2016, 16:43:00
No, complained and got a refund.
Did you buy from Banggood,if so,free delivery and how long?i saw they had them standoff packs in the recent flash sale,good reviews say they are good quality and value?
:smiley:
Quote from: Saleem on Monday,September 12, 2016, 16:47:28
Did you buy from Banggood,if so,free delivery and how long?i saw they had them standoff packs in the recent flash sale,good reviews say they are good quality and value?
:smiley:
The standoffs were from ebay. 3 of the items were from Banggood but they were on priority direct mail and took between 6 and 7 working days.
The postman bought me a new sump pump, but nothing multi related :laugh:
Quote from: DarkButterfly on Monday,September 12, 2016, 18:03:12
The postman bought me a new sump pump, but nothing multi related :laugh:
I used to get lots of Email adverts trying to sell me one but I';m happy the size I am.. ::)
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arrived about 1ish this afternoon, just finished building, calibrating and testing.
6hrs to build from bits to printing............... personal record that one :laugh:
Some (according to Banggood) Gemfan 3020 props to see how they compare to the others and some reflective tape (same as the stuff on road signs) to put in the Möbius and the edges of the arms.
Took the photo with a flash so the tape would show up (just looks greyish)
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A VERY large box arrived from HK UK Warehouse.
Inside, skulking dwarfed in a dark corner, well, protected, were two 5000mAh 6S, looking for all the world like 800mAh 3S';s in the space. :azn
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got this little 90mm frame from banggood and a little brushed 6 motor speed controller :)
I haven';t bought anything for a while, thought these were good.
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Runcam sky plus from hk,4x minimosd from the recent flash sale at Banggood,they actually came from Germany not China!
:smiley:
Spares for the Eachine Racer (received in just under a week), a PC cable for the Flysky i6 and an SD card. A good day ::)
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As per usual sod all
The postie here is lucky i cant get to him ******
Why is it that they come later and later and post that should have been here Monday arrives Wednesday with Mondays postmark on it
That is the biggest joke up the price drop the service and leave it so no one is there to take a complaint after 2 pm
Something, but as I';m in work and the parcels are at home I can only speculate
210 frame. Couldn';t wait to start chucking parts at it (fit test).
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A set of Raptor 30A 390 ESCs (first parts to land for a new build for a buddy) and 3 spare props for the Spitfire mk5. Oh, and various large shrink tube :smiley:
It was an FrSky XSR receiver and an XT60 (attached to 10cm of wire)
I have a lot of XT60 connectors but no heavy cable.
Had to buy an XSR as the X8 receiver always ended up with the paddle antennas not having anywhere to mount where the props wouldn';t destroy them (irritating)
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Quote from: kilby on Thursday,September 15, 2016, 18:31:45
It was an FrSky XSR receiver and an XT60 (attached to 10cm of wire)
I have a lot of XT60 connectors but no heavy cable.
Had to buy an XSR as the X8 receiver always ended up with the paddle antennas not having anywhere to mount where the props wouldn';t destroy them (irritating)
Xsr are nice mate, my go to Rx nowerdays
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I';m already using 2 others, though I';m wondering how many XSRs are connected to pixhawks
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My new R9D finally turned up today. This means I can keep one in my ';plane and one in my Hex!
The RadioLink AT-9 is a great radio, but getting receivers for it is a bit of a ball-ache....
Two sets of Gemfan 8045 CF props for the slowest (and very jinxed) quad build
My QX90 has arrived :frantic: it';s going to be a fun weekend
1000 ultralight cable ties (delivered from China, $2.74!) - found the send address amusing considering China';s reputation for being polluting - "Fuming Industrial Park" :laugh: :laugh:
5 x 150mAh Batteries, multi charge leads (with JST and Walkera and USB charger for Eachine E010 Quads (of which I have one with two more on way). This lead set is very useful as its using Walkers type connectors with converters to Eachine E010, and I have batteries of both types.
Quote from: theirongiant on Friday,September 16, 2016, 12:53:29
My QX90 has arrived :frantic: it';s going to be a fun weekend
Mine turned up 2 weeks back. You';re going to love it.
It';s not the last word in high powered flight, But it';s got easily enough punch to get you out of trouble. That little F3 style board works great too, For indoors with stabilization on it';s got a really locked in feel and it';s a doddle to fly FPV at speed around the house, Outside in acro mode I find it a bit of a handful though. The included VTX/cam';s pretty good. It doesn';t handle big contrast ranges to well, But for indoors the signals strong enough for me to be buzzing all over the house from any room without any significant video break up.
For me, having limited time away from work that correspond with good flying weather, this style quad ticks SO many boxes it';s unreal.......... So today the postman brought me (Ah, Yes, I';m back on topic at last. LOL !) a QX80 to go with my 90.
As this one comes in kit form, I';m tempted to build it with one of the sets of Chaoli CL 820 motors I bought to go on the 90, But the other half of me wants to know what the standard ones are like before upgrading (Choices choices. :) ). I';ll try to get this one put together some time this weekend to see if it';s at least as capable as the QX90.
a blank fatshark attitude sd v1 Rx module board, nexwave Rx module and some markers ::)
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Yet another fkucngi useless oscilloscope, the same as the last one. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: It took half hour on the phone to explain the situation, some people.
No accounting for dumbass stoopidity!!!
What really peeves me is i had a really good dual beam job years ago and it weighed a ton so i gave it away. :cry
Got one of these the other day Matek HUBOSD Eco X-Type w/ STOSD8 Dual BEC Current Sensor and XT60 (http://www.fpvmodel.com/matek-hubosd-eco-x-type-w-stosd8-dual-bec-current-sensor-and-xt60_g1177.html)
Quite impressed with it to be honest, but not had a proper fly with it since fitting
Ooooh, a Dji Phantom Advanced. :frantic:
Quote from: Elmattbo on Thursday,September 08, 2016, 23:34:39
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That looks awesome :smiley:
GoPro 2 wide angle lense (fitted to runcam swift for big cam angle goodness)
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Saturday,September 17, 2016, 11:56:44
GoPro 2 wide angle lense (fitted to runcam swift for big cam angle goodness)
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I did this mod a few weeks back and it is much better. It';s as close as your going to get to having peripheral vision in FPV!
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Quote from: Elmattbo on Saturday,September 17, 2016, 12:32:10
I did this mod a few weeks back and it is much better. It';s as close as your going to get to having peripheral vision in FPV!
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Does it fit sky plus also?
:smiley:
Aaaahh I see what you did there... [emoji57]
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Quote from: Saleem on Saturday,September 17, 2016, 12:42:34
Does it fit sky plus also?
:smiley:
Would imagine so, fits hs1177 and swift, think the sky uses same diameter, I was using a 2.5, gave a nice balance of bigger view with no distortion, hoping to take it out and throw it around in a bit, see what this is like
Oh hang on I thought you were making a pun on me saying ';peripheral'; (as in TV stuff, HDMI, SkyPlus...) :roll eyes:
The only thing I found with this lens is that the thread is a little longer than a 2.8 and you have to screw it in further to focus it. One of the HS1177 cases I had just wouldn';t let me screw it in far enough but the spare ones from surveil zone are OK so if it doesn';t fit just order one of those.
Screwed in less on the swift than the standard 2.8 and much less than a 2.5, go figure.
Quote from: Cheredanine on Saturday,September 17, 2016, 17:43:25
Screwed in less on the swift than the standard 2.8 and much less than a 2.5, go figure.
Hmmm. It would appear no two go pro lenses are the same - unsurprisingly! I actually got mine stuck in the first case I tried, it had to go in that far. When I tried to unscrew it out the lens started to disassemble so I was l pleased when I managed to persuade it out safely with needle nose pliers.
Incidentally I got 2 eMax red bottoms today,cw/ccw,I have another ccw paid for and awaiting it,I am skint now,can';t buy another motor till I got dosh!
:smiley:
Quote from: Saleem on Saturday,September 17, 2016, 19:34:00
Incidentally I got 2 eMax red bottoms today,cw/ccw,I have another ccw paid for and awaiting it,I am skint now,can';t buy another motor till I got dosh!
:smiley:
Oh Dear, Patience is a virtue........................... :cry
Two more Eachine E010';s, making three. Let the experimenting begin......................need a carbon sheet now to cut a REALLY tiny X frame..........................
MMMWWWHHHHAAA HHHAAA HHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA....................................................... :azn
What are those brushed motors like on the QX90? Do they last?
Quote from: insx on Saturday,September 17, 2016, 21:57:31
What are those brushed motors like on the QX90? Do they last?
Only had about an hour of flight time on mine so far, But they haven';t blown up yet ! :)
I';ve got a couple of sets of "Chaoli CL 820" motors to replace the originals when I feel like it, So the chances are that the stock ones won';t actually get to the point of failure before they get switched out.
Parts arrived over the last week or so but finished putting it together this evening - a long life battery for my goggles. 2x18650 3400mAh LiIo cells in series, a push button lipo led charge indicator and an 18650 battery holder. Soldered a balance lead and barrel connector on, taped it all up and so far so good.
It';s based on the fatshark battery mod that is popular but I didn';t fancy soldering the cells so just bought a case. Also, be aware that not all 18650';s are what they advertise in mAh - there';s a lot of fakes/used cells out there.
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@&£)(!!!! Banggood!
He should have delivered 4 ESCs, that is all, see picture, see if you can spot the deliberate mistake!
R-soles-r-us!
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Battery straps that got lost in the post about a week ago.
Quote from: Cheredanine on Monday,September 19, 2016, 12:17:33
@&£)(!!!! Banggood!
He should have delivered 4 ESCs, that is all, see picture, see if you can spot the deliberate mistake!
R-soles-r-us!
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But you got a free 4in1?
:smiley:
Quote from: Saleem on Monday,September 19, 2016, 12:45:30
But you got a free 4in1?
:smiley:
Yep, great big turd, no use for frames like shrikes
1x eMax 2205 2300 ccw.
1x diatone 150 lizard.
20 eachine battery straps.
:smiley:
Some more bits for my mates build.. Alien 5" and a Cyclone (plus one for me ;D) all the way from Aus.
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What are we going to do with all these Banggood battery straps?
Quote from: insx on Monday,September 19, 2016, 14:21:19
What are we going to do with all these Banggood battery straps?
BDSM ? :)
I made that way too easy.
20 is quite a lot but for £2.50 or whatever they were good value,on top that I lost the 250 strap couple days ago due to lipo giving out,not quite as good as the hobby King it had but reasonable quality.
All in all a realy good bargain.
The diatone 150 lizard frame I got is realy nice,machined well,will make a great frame in case my atom has a failure somewhere.
:smiley:
£1 each at RadioC.. http://www.radioc.co.uk/RadioC-Rubberised-Velcro-Battery-Strap-p/5071.htm (http://www.radioc.co.uk/RadioC-Rubberised-Velcro-Battery-Strap-p/5071.htm)
and 44p each at HobbyRC.. http://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/hobbyrc-rubberised-battery-strap-250x20mm (http://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/hobbyrc-rubberised-battery-strap-250x20mm)
Though some do seem a bit poor, stiching going, etc.
Quote from: Revs on Monday,September 19, 2016, 15:20:09
£1 each at RadioC.. http://www.radioc.co.uk/RadioC-Rubberised-Velcro-Battery-Strap-p/5071.htm (http://www.radioc.co.uk/RadioC-Rubberised-Velcro-Battery-Strap-p/5071.htm)
and 44p each at HobbyRC.. http://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/hobbyrc-rubberised-battery-strap-250x20mm (http://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/hobbyrc-rubberised-battery-strap-250x20mm)
Though some do seem a bit poor, stiching going, etc.
I clearly have too much fre time
The radioc are slightly smaller than the hobbyrc, maybe a centimetre, certainly no more, they are both about 20cm as it the Armattan and rotorgeeks, the electricwingman ones are 25cm or thereabout
I';m trying to figure out what to do with all that length. I really don';t need 22cm.
You can get smaller and/or thinner ones, I hunk my hqprops ones are shorter (about 15cm) and immersionrc do shorter/thinner
I probably should have done but I';ve figured out a reasonably good way to wrap it around more of the frame and the receiver.
Two 2 metre Mini USB leads that are nicely made.
I';m not happy though as I ordered 1 Mini and 1 Micro.
Can';t be arsed arguing with them so I just ordered another 2 metre micro
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I got a JJRC H31 as it happens.
Wots one of those? I hear you ask. Its this --> https://goo.gl/oMOapq £19.94 at today';s money.
4 x emax 2205 2300kv motors
4 x little bee escs
Yeah baby
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Not Multi related but will be great fun to use:
Couldn';t make my mind up between the Electro Harmonix and the Boss, but memories of how good the Electro Harmonix were got the better of me!!!
I got this little lot
:wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0
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£110 plus £8 postage.
Everso
A M8n GPS and compass puck to use with apm on the q450
Lots of props (HobbyRC have some offers), and some DYS 2205 motors so I have no excuse for not building the Realacc 210 up.
Got some purple and yellow props to offend the local wildlife.
But they obviously think I';m stupid as they put some wierd candy in there, like I';m going to eat something that says YoppahLC, sounds foreign to me.
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Got some more prop guards to go on my brushed micro quads, a spare all in one brushed f3 FC, and a couple of prop pullers.
I hate to admit it, but I';m enjoying the whole indoor micro FPV flying thing more than buzzing my 250';s about outside !
I think it could be because with the prop guards I can chuck these little bu66ers around the house at stupid speeds, And WHEN I crash (not "If") the worst part of it is having to get off my 4rse to go put it back the right way up or fish it out from behind something.
If I';d crashed my 250';s as hard as I';ve been pranging these sub 100mm beasts they';d have all reverted back to kit form !!!! :)
Flow in the dark tape (so this and the reflective tape should make the Möbius easier to find)
A couple of 2 metre micro USB cables which should make Pixhawk compass calibration a little less tangled
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Eachine 1000tvl camera.
Flytron strobon standalone strobe light (that thing flashes and it';s bright)
:smiley:
Quote from: Powernumpty on Wednesday,September 21, 2016, 11:23:29
But they obviously think I';m stupid as they put some wierd candy in there, like I';m going to eat something that says YoppahLC, sounds foreign to me.
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I';m not sure it says ';Yoppa.'; It looks cyrillic to me, but the ';Y'; and the ';a'; characters aren';t right. Closest I could get was ';Gorrl';... Which still says "don';t eat me" to me! ::)
I can';t figure out if you guys are being serious.
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Props !
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Quote from: insx on Wednesday,September 21, 2016, 16:31:37
I can';t figure out if you guys are being serious.
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Yep it looks Photoshopping,should';ve known!
:blink
Well that';s one less mystery, wonder why they photoshoped it before sending, this world is beyond me it really is. :confused:
lol. Anyway, I just got cable ties today. Lots more exciting stuff on order though...
Yesterday green and red LED';s arrived, today 26AWG silicone wire, tomorrow the LED drivers should turn up. Here';s hoping. :crossfingers:
The middle one,mobius mini.
2x Ghost frames (blue) Luman lured me into, some clear heat shrink, some green thread lock and 2x 2S 1300 zippy compacts for my FMS Moa ::) arrived before Mrs back so all is good ::)
Actually turned up yesterday, but I was busy.
2 ghost frames, one blue, one red, as someone ordered 2 of the blue ones before I could get there (Darrell????). A Ghost LED frame and the King Kong Force 200 Multirotor Driving Equipment Set, which has 4 motors (CW/CCW thread), 4 ESCs, a UBEC, a Micro CC3D FC, a load of bits and bobs and 20 props!
I couldn';t wait to start throwing the blue Ghost frame together.... ::)
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Thanks to Darrell for recommending the King Kong stuff :beer2:
I finaly completed a set of eMax red bottoms with the final one delivered today,so this week I purchased a set of red bottoms.
I also recieved 4 Rotorx 1104 4000 from Gandhi (thanks) so I might have a possible 150 build in the works.
::)
Bought from Banggood but processed and delivered from Netherlands.came with a plug?
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Pic before I even open them.
:smiley:
Quote from: Saleem on Monday,September 26, 2016, 12:45:42
Bought from Banggood but processed and delivered from Netherlands.came with a plug?
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Pic before I even open them.
:smiley:
They deliver from various global warehouses depending on stock levels and profit margins. I';ve had quite a few items from the Netherlands. ~~
Enjoy your new toy!
The postie brought some washers and lock nuts from various sellers, including Carbolts.co.uk (impressive service - check them out in the traders section). Then parcelfarce delivered my Hobbyking order of all sorts of cables, bolts, nuts, battery fire bags, Turnigy 7 in 1 mega meter and Turnigy IR tester. ::)
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Isn';t it just that Banggood use Netherlands Post even when they come from China?
I also got some prezzies from BG today.
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Quote from: insx on Monday,September 26, 2016, 14:34:10
Isn';t it just that Banggood use Netherlands Post even when they come from China?
As far as I know they have an Europe warehouse that outputs via the Netherlands. I';ve had plenty of Chinese goods sent from the China warehouse via the Chinese postal service. :smiley:
Quote from: nate80 on Monday,September 26, 2016, 14:54:37
As far as I know they have an Europe warehouse that outputs via the Netherlands. I';ve had plenty of Chinese goods sent from the China warehouse via the Chinese postal service. :smiley:
I';m pretty sure I';ve also had stuff actually from China that came via Netherlands Post when I chose the Priority Direct Mail option.
Quote from: insx on Monday,September 26, 2016, 15:17:34
I';m pretty sure I';ve also had stuff actually from China that came via Netherlands Post when I chose the Priority Direct Mail option.
That';s interesting. I';ve never notice something arrive from bg with evidence that it originated in China but got sent via the Netherlands using their postal service. But maybe that is what they do sometimes? My experience has usually been if it comes from China (with china post stamps on it) it takes 3-4 weeks, if it comes via Netherlands postal service it takes 5-9 days. :hmm: That';s got me wondering now! :smiley:
Loads of chinese companies use PostNL it seems to be a cheaper and quicker way to post to Europe
Adelivery i am awaiting from china has a PostNL tracking id and has taken 5 days from china to NL but only 2 days from NL to uk now just waiting for it to get to me :(
Good android app to use to track deliveries is ore called deliveries ironically but i use it to track all incomming and outgoing deliveries it has about 50 companies world wide including hermes RM PostNL and chinapost
That much stuff going in and out of China and big ports like Rotterdam it';s simply mind blowing staggering!
They probably have container ships size of oil tankers taking 2-3 days to get to Holland then distribution network to send stuff all over Europe and Britain that it';s cheaper for them rather than using a home grown courier.
Or they actually do have a company/warehouse that imports their goods and courier distributing under the Banggood name.
:smiley:
Quote from: Slayer23 on Monday,September 26, 2016, 16:29:40
Loads of chinese companies use PostNL it seems to be a cheaper and quicker way to post to Europe
Adelivery i am awaiting from china has a PostNL tracking id and has taken 5 days from china to NL but only 2 days from NL to uk now just waiting for it to get to me :(
Has anyone else been charged import duty on any item that';s come via NLPost? I never have, which is odd if the item has come from China. I';ve bought a number of items advertised as being sold from the BG China warehouse costing over £150 which turned up sent using NLPost. The packages didnt suggest they originated from China, and if they did they should have been charged import duties by customs. If they did originate from China I';m definitely not complaining! :laugh:
Some stuff took like 6-9 days and pretty sure came from China,just small little component things.but,if most things come from Netherlands then roll on my racestar 30a blheli_s!
Took them like 5-6 days for royal Mail to deliver from postnl my eachine ev800,needless to say I am over the moon!
:frantic:
my dx6 arrived today, going to be using it mainly for fixed wing as im joining a club and needed something compatible with their training gear.
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Re Banggood post routing, having had some things come Vanuatu Post I';ll believe anything.
Had a slow boat delivery today from HK International, China Post, two 500 Heli tail assemblies.
8 spare Eachine arms. I have way too many now as I know I won';t be keeping it after I';ve built my own 250.
Two 250 1.3 vtx with the frequency chart obscured by stickers[emoji45]
4 inch tri props for adding a little more spring into the 180s step...
Quote from: Jake Bullit on Tuesday,September 27, 2016, 15:48:39
Two 250 1.3 vtx with the frequency chart obscured by stickers[emoji45]
Ch1 1080MHz On On On off
Ch2 1120MHz off On On off
Ch3 1160MHz On off On off
Ch4 1200MHz off off On off
Ch5 1258MHz On On off off
Ch6 1280MHz off On off off
Ch7 1320MHz On off off off
Ch8 1360MHz off off off off
From the look of it, CH5 looks a bit out of line though
ESCs for my eventual build. I also got some replacement tips for my soldering iron and a tip cleaner pot.
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Quote from: insx on Wednesday,September 28, 2016, 10:11:56
ESCs for my eventual build. I also got some replacement tips for my soldering iron and a tip cleaner pot.
This is also very useful https://www.rapidonline.com/qualitek-lf965-30-delta-tip-tinner-sac305-lead-free-1oz-28g-85-1537 (https://www.rapidonline.com/qualitek-lf965-30-delta-tip-tinner-sac305-lead-free-1oz-28g-85-1537) for re-tinning a tip when the solder won';t wet it.
I would also suggest using proper leaded solder whenever possible, it is considerably better and the bonus is it';s easier to work with and requires a lower temperature
Quote from: kilby on Wednesday,September 28, 2016, 10:49:00
This is also very useful https://www.rapidonline.com/qualitek-lf965-30-delta-tip-tinner-sac305-lead-free-1oz-28g-85-1537 (https://www.rapidonline.com/qualitek-lf965-30-delta-tip-tinner-sac305-lead-free-1oz-28g-85-1537) for re-tinning a tip when the solder won';t wet it.
I would also suggest using proper leaded solder whenever possible, it is considerably better and the bonus is it';s easier to work with and requires a lower temperature
Yes, I have a reel of leaded solder that I';ve had for years. At the rate I use it, it will be passed down to my children.
And now my camera. I wasn';t expecting the little board with switches, time to read the manual.
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Quote from: insx on Wednesday,September 28, 2016, 11:37:35
time to read the manual.
Well, that didn';t take long as the manual is basically a spec sheet. I guess the little board is just a control for the menus.
By the way, my ESCs from Banggood surely broke the record at 5 working days on the free shipping service from Vanuatu.
Quote from: insx on Wednesday,September 28, 2016, 11:37:35
And now my camera. I wasn';t expecting the little board with switches, time to read the manual.
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Yup it';s a controller for the camera';s menu. Looks like a better wiring setup than the usual HS1177. If you want a rough idea of what to set all the options to, give me a PM :smiley:
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,September 28, 2016, 11:55:27
Yup it';s a controller for the camera';s menu. Looks like a better wiring setup than the usual HS1177. If you want a rough idea of what to set all the options to, give me a PM :smiley:
Thanks, it will be a while until I build the quad but I';ll keep that in mind.
Quote from: insx on Wednesday,September 28, 2016, 11:37:35
And now my camera. I wasn';t expecting the little board with switches, time to read the manual.
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Has an osd for settings?you put it between the power and the camera?think I looked at this cam but decided to buy a runcam sky plus.
Nice buy though.
:smiley:
Z-edge z3 dashcam, avoid these like the plague., what a pile of cr@p.
The action of the controls bore no resemblance to the instructions. If all else press reset button,hole in case but no button.
Sent it straight back. :banghead:
2 low battery alarms from ebay (since I crashed the last one).
Ooo
Motolabs cyclone FC
Micro minim
Racerstars v2 30a blheli_s ESCs
Castle creations Dmr 30/40 ESCs for review
Assorted wires and heat shrink
Despite my constant whining that I';m unable to grasp the concept of flying I still can';t help myself.
Today sees a new member of the fleet.
Tarot 130, 4 x 550 Lipos and 6 sets of Props.
If you look up Optimistic in the dictionary... that';s me that is. The likelihood of me flying 1 battery is slim to nowt. 4 is just Pie in the sky. Who am I kidding?
Still, just look at how cute it is.
I have more fun building than flying so it';s a mystery why I';ve just blown £200 on a ARTF micro that will probably be a WNF (will never fly) micro. Nurse, can I have my medicine now please?
4x 8020 motors, a eachine 25mw fpv/vTx camera all in one and a very small frame.
Watch out Hubsan, your days as a trainer are done. Now, FPV!!!!!!!
4 emax RS2205 2600kv motors
Just need to get some esc';s now
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Quote from: adamparsonsamp on Friday,September 30, 2016, 15:25:07
4 emax RS2205 2600kv motors
Just need to get some esc';s now
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Dont buy little bees as i am having bsd probs with red bottoms smd little bees!i had the esc with 1806,upgraded the motors to red bottoms and got nothing but static,apparently its supposed to be a known issue,makes the camera and tx go crazy.i have had to ground the quad till i replace them i ordered racestars 30a,just waiting on their imminent arrival.then can hopefully resume flying.
Apparently a know issue,so just a word of caution.
:smiley:
Postie brought me 3 sets of DAL 5040 tri props (purple,blue,and yellow) and a free sweet lol from hobbyrc ~~
Quote from: adamparsonsamp on Friday,September 30, 2016, 15:25:07
4 emax RS2205 2600kv motors
Just need to get some esc';s now
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You';ll need ESCs with the 390 driver chip for 2600kv motors on 4s. I';m using HK';s Raptor 30a 390 ESC';s and they';ve been great so far. Under £10 each and UK stocked, too.
Quote from: Revs on Saturday,October 01, 2016, 13:39:04
You';ll need ESCs with the 390 driver chip for 2600kv motors on 4s. I';m using HK';s Raptor 30a 390 ESC';s and they';ve been great so far. Under £10 each and UK stocked, too.
Not to mention good lipos, I run xnova 2206 2500kv and zmx v3 2206 2600kv both with aikon 30a SEMF ESCs and they eat 1500mah 4s lipos when you open the throttle, also would be careful of over propping 2205 2600kv, they will struggle for torque on heavy 5 inch triblades on 4s making their battery consumption worse still without any power benefit
Ready for rainy days
Quote from: trebor on Saturday,October 01, 2016, 17:16:49
Ready for rainy days
Where did you get it from ?
:smiley:
I got it from Bangooooood when a sale was on £8.30 I think. The camera cost me more 😀
My son got the same E010 deal, hopefully his will arrive soon.
Just ordered a green one + fpv cam ~~ 12 quid for the little quad ain';t bad ::)
It';s getting exciting now.
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I also got some big fat heatshrink.
Quote from: iRobot on Saturday,October 01, 2016, 20:59:45
Just ordered a green one + fpv cam ~~ 12 quid for the little quad ain';t bad ::)
Yes, But you really need to upgrade the battery and motors if you';re FPVing it. The stock setup WILL work, but only when the batteries still quite fresh. Once the voltage gets down to 3.8 or so it hasn';t got enough omph left to make the quad climb.
Without the upgrades I was getting around one and a half minutes of flight with an AIO cam on it, After the mods it was still only about two minutes, but it had a lot more punch for them two minutes.
Goebish's Multi-Protocol TX Module (nRF24L01)
E010 flies really sweet off my Taranis
100 black zip ties and these
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I am having probs getting them calibrated,gad all sorts on go and tried calibrating them through rx and then had a brain fart,connected the power from battery to the signal side and killed the receiver so now i am also without the rx.
:angry:
Quote from: Saleem on Monday,October 03, 2016, 17:09:53
100 black zip ties and these
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I am having probs getting them calibrated,gad all sorts on go and tried calibrating them through rx and then had a brain fart,connected the power from battery to the signal side and killed the receiver so now i am also without the rx.
:angry:
What FC are you using?
Silicone cables from Banggood. Servo splitter cables and servo extension cables.
This time the packet has come from Port Vila, Vanuatu, which is a small island west of Fiji and East of Australia. Banggood must have warehouses all over the globe allowing them to send from whichever location makes them the most money.
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Just about everything I';ve ordered lately has come from Vanuata, including the heatshrink set and the Eachine E010 that arrived today :)
Yup, I had post from Vanuatu today, two sets of hot motors for the Inductrix, etc.
I had a vanuata delivery also!
A fsia6 rx and a new wide angle lens for the runcam.
:smiley:
The rest of my banggood order arrived: XT60 parallel adapter, XT60U male & female connectors and an XT60 mount to try out. Not exactly exciting, but all useful. The XT60U connectors seem very good quality.
Four Turnigy Graphine 1300mah 4S lipos (only the 45C)
An F3 flight controller
ARC 200 frame
One Graphine has a bad cell so RMA raised.
The last piece of kit for my 210 build. This one was on priority shipping from Banggood.
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New 3D Mouse
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Carbon sheets
5x4x3 Luminier props
5x4.5 Luminier props
Time to fire up the CNC machine...
2 QAV10 grommets for my clone frame and an RP-SMA elbow adaptor.
1300mAh 65C 4S Graphene';s
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Quote from: Hozza on Friday,October 07, 2016, 14:48:40
1300mAh 65C 4S Graphene';s
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Have you registered the warranties yet? you have only 24hrs.
Quote from: Powernumpty on Friday,October 07, 2016, 18:01:23
Have you registered the warranties yet? you have only 24hrs.
First thing I do, but thanks for the reminder :smiley:
Quote from: Hozza on Friday,October 07, 2016, 21:44:32
First thing I do, but thanks for the reminder :smiley:
That';s what they tell you but really there isn';t a restriction! [emoji12]
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I figured that but I registered mine anyway as one out of four was faulty and I would prefer it was fixed quickly not get into some distance selling regulation spat (first graphines, not a great start).
With the European ijits on the job I want to get some flights in before it';s all banned :banghead:
Wohoo, my QX95 arrived this afternoon, will get to have a play with it in the morning :smiley:
I finally got myself a Hubsan after paying proper money as the £7.50 ones failed to turn up (surprise, surprise).
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Quote from: insx on Monday,October 10, 2016, 11:16:29
I finally got myself a Hubsan after paying proper money as the £7.50 ones failed to turn up (surprise, surprise).
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Was that retailer on amazon a scam?
:smiley:
Quote from: Saleem on Monday,October 10, 2016, 11:41:05
Was that retailer on amazon a scam?
:smiley:
It';s well over a week after the latest delivery date, I received no reply to my email to the seller and Amazon gave me a refund. I';m guessing yes.
Quote from: insx on Monday,October 10, 2016, 12:58:44
It';s well over a week after the latest delivery date, I received no reply to my email to the seller and Amazon gave me a refund. I';m guessing yes.
Sorry to hear that mate bit i see you got yourself sorted ;)
I got 2 goggle antennas from gav,realy i recommend these to any person reading.i got crappy reception on the stock antenna eachine provides with the ev800 recieved these today and they are bang on,even the way gav parcels them realy shows how much he cares about the product and the service he provides.
To anyone building a quad i can recommend gav for your antenna needs,they are just as important as any other component on your quad.
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Nothing, and I was hoping for a gopro2 lense for my runcam swift in my shrike, dischuffed I headed out for the field anyway, only to find my parcel halfway down the street where he had clearly dropped it without noticing :) Royal Mail ~~
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A lux FC, a mobius to GoPro converter, a couple of mobius protective cases to try (I';m not buying another bloody HD camera to break) and a couple of graphene packs to see what the hype is about. Is all that packaging necessary?!
Oh and a £30 customs charge. Fuckers.
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I';m particularly sensitive to customs as some replacement sunglasses arms arrived today and they pinged me £16 for that as well!
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Not a multirotor but the loverley parcelforce guy just dropped my trainer off :)
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Postman just been, Crashed a bit at the weekend, decided to stock up on spares :)
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Batteries for my dead Hubsan :(
Both are going back to Amazon.
Eachine pro dvr unit
10 rx antenna
A tx
Heres the pro dvr unit adorning my ev800,no need for bulky heavy action cams,just raining out so cant do any flying.
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Play time :laugh:
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Plus a mini cam.
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Sticks moded, and cam fitted.
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I';ve only got 3 of the 150 lipos, test flown, and now charging.....Very impressed ::)
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I got a missed delivery card on Monday. Think it might be my Robocat..
Anyway, I nipped to the Post Office place to pick it up after work today. After a load of messing about in the back, the bloke comes out and asks for my address again. I tell him my address. He asks me if I';m sure. I';m 47. I know where I live. FFS - my 4-year-old knows where she lives. He goes back into the back for a few more minutes. Meanwhile, the queue behind me is growing and a few of the customers are starting to moan about me being a pain. Obviously, this is all my fault for following the instruction to collect from the depot...
The bloke comes back and points out that it';s a tracked order and asks if I have the tracking number. "Not on me." I say. "It';s in an email on my computer." I';m then told that the postie should have written it on the card. Like it';s something to do with me..
Someone near the back of the queue pipes up, "Come on, mate. There';s others wanting to pick stuff up you know!" But he shuts up when I wheel round and glare :angry:
So. I need to give the Post Office 2 more days to find the ';tracked'; package languishing in ';the back'; somewhere.... :banghead:
Not multi rotor related but still pretty cool. :cool:
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Looking forward to this! ::)
No multirotors stuff but a nice American Locks A5260 padlock to add to my collection
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Ordered 27/9, only on slow boat free post, arrived today, so quite OK.............
Eachine QX90.
Slight Boo Boo on my part, I run a Taranis though slowly going over to Horus, also have FlySky and DX9. Indoor stuff is on DX9, outdoor on Horus and FlySky Fs-i6. Its available on FrSky, FlySky and DSM2.
I ordered it on FrSky intending to put it on Horus with the Diatone ETs................... not realising that the Rx fitted to the QX90 is D8 mode, and the Horus is D16 only. Ugger...............
So its on the Taranis then, and no other Quads are........ Meaning another Tx to lug around........... Ugger again................ If I';d have realised I';d have put it on the DX9.
Have not set up acro yet, but the QX90 is flying, though with HobbyKing props as the supplied hubsan type clones are renowned for exiting (and did in low test hover despite being checked fully on)
Finally got by Robocat kit. It';s got everything, including the 2 motors.... Oh... hang on... :cry
Over the past couple of days got some parts arrived for my next micro build, qx80 frame, Eachine TX01 camera all in one thing and a lemon RX to try out with it. Still waiting for the Motors blades and Small FC.
Quote from: LuMan on Thursday,October 13, 2016, 22:15:44
Finally got by Robocat kit. It';s got everything, including the 2 motors.... Oh... hang on... :cry
Doh! :banghead: Frustrating.
Who';s responsible for the missing motors?
These are my go-to batteries, 2 for £27 and delivered next day via Amazon Prime.
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Postie brought me a bargain FatShark 700TVL CMOS cam(£12) I found gonna replace the 600tvl and see if theres much difference :hmm:
Quote from: LuMan on Wednesday,October 12, 2016, 21:35:30
I got a missed delivery card on Monday. Think it might be my Robocat..
<SNIP>
Well, it wasn';t the Robocat. That arrived the other day, minus 2 motors... But that';s another story...
I called in to the depot today, to see what was going on, and they blamed me for not providing the tracking number... Seriously, the bloke said, "I told you to bring the tracking number, so we could find it easier."
I pointed out that the tracking number tracks to my house. The little card, directing me to their depot, helps them locate the goods....
I decided to try and dig out the tracking number when I saw a few posties nipping out with a selection of waterproof grandfather clocks, t*ts for a boar, and a chocolate fireguard!
:banghead: :angry: :cry :thumbdown: :waiting: :slap: :(
Not so much from the postie but just a new idea. I';m currently GoPro-less as I';ve broken two this summer and they';re off for repairs. My alien won';t take a mobius without exposing it to serious damage so it go me thinking... I took a drill to the top of a mobius case, used a lens extension cable and hot glued the lens back in with up tilt and voila - a go pro form factor mobius! Worked quite well - until I dropped it and damaged the board! [emoji24] Those things are so fragile.
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Quote from: Elmattbo on Saturday,October 15, 2016, 01:32:34
Not so much from the postie but just a new idea. I';m currently GoPro-less as I';ve broken two this summer and they';re off for repairs. My alien won';t take a mobius without exposing it to serious damage so it go me thinking... I took a drill to the top of a mobius case, used a lens extension cable and hot glued the lens back in with up tilt and voila - a go pro form factor mobius! Worked quite well - until I dropped it and damaged the board! [emoji24] Those things are so fragile.
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Not so sure it';s "new" idea.
http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__61696__Mobius_To_GoPro_Form_Factor_Conversion_Case_for_Gimbal_Mounting.html (http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__61696__Mobius_To_GoPro_Form_Factor_Conversion_Case_for_Gimbal_Mounting.html)
A few people have cut the front of case to angle up so that the body can sit flat on a quad.
As for fragile, I ran one for a couple of years on the top of my cycling helmet, clear tape over the buttons and card slot but nothing else and used that in all weathers, eventually killed it while on a quad that crashed so hard upside down it left a mobius shaped dent in the lipo.
Well it was a new idea for me... I do have that case but don';t like the way the lens module is stuck on the front. This way the lens module is still in the case and you can set your own up tilt with a bit of hot glue. May or may not work but I';ll give it a try.
Mobius has survived a lot but that';s 3 boards I';ve busted now. All I did was drop it!
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Yes the lens on the front loks like a "Break here" and sorry for the negative post first thing, I must get out and quad a bit.
My first mobius (A Lens) had it';s lens broken after one too many visits to walls but that was the body that went on to my bike hat with a B-lens so later builds might be less well put together. The A-lens replacement I got was not as solid as the first, the lens not quite so super sharp either so I guess "Mobius action cam" is a moving target and there might be some good vintages.
4 racestar 30a blheli_s esc,can i calibrate them?no.its now the second set from banggood i have bought.1of the last batch was faulty,so now i have 7 of them!
I dont know whether to be happy or sad?
:hmm:
Postie brought a U580 pro frame kit, and a Tarot ZYX-M gps flight controller kit
Quote from: Saleem on Saturday,October 15, 2016, 13:36:48
4 racestar 30a blheli_s esc,can i calibrate them?no.its now the second set from banggood i have bought.1of the last batch was faulty,so now i have 7 of them!
I dont know whether to be happy or sad?
:hmm:
Pretty sure it isn';t the escs mate, don';t know anyone else with problems with them, common factor is your quad, PC, cable and blheli install
Quote from: Cheredanine on Monday,October 17, 2016, 20:31:06
Pretty sure it isn';t the escs mate, don';t know anyone else with problems with them, common factor is your quad, PC, cable and blheli install
I figured out how to calibrate them,ocillations came from long screws in red bottoms,fitted shorter screws and oscillations are eliminated.
:smiley:
Hooray, at last some of the tricopter parts have arrived, banggodd parcel containing lots of JST connectors, 2 Ubec`s a flysky ai6 with upgraded RX and 3 x Sunnysky X3108 720kv motors.....................but still cant do much till the new Esc`s arrive
more goodies for the home build OSD, power module, and a new phone also had new gimbal controller new props, fpv screen, screen holder retractable landing gear delivered this week
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Racekraft props from hobbyrc :)
Photos in order:
Packs - woot woot
Back of pack - erm ok
Props - bizarre!
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Bizzare doesn';t even come close. :shrug:
Yeah, test three versions, the ones I pictured are 5051 triblades, they come up very high, I had to reconfigure the shrike to keep my xsr antennas clear of them. Having put a pack through them, they seem pretty nice, need more flights to decide if I want to switch to them, they seem pretty comparable to hq5040s which is what I mostly fly ATM and slightly more efficient if anything
I finally got my QX80 kit, 3 days after my birthday.
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Quote from: insx on Monday,October 24, 2016, 11:15:24
I finally got my QX80 kit, 3 days after my birthday.
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Score!
You probably built/building it as i am typing.
:smiley:
Quote from: Saleem on Monday,October 24, 2016, 11:55:24
Score!
You probably built/building it as i am typing.
:smiley:
I need to borrow a file from the factory and see what I can do in my lunch hour.
Insx - QX80. Tick
Well that';s one thing less for me to worry about.
Anyone would think I';d mentioned it more than once :whistling:
This thing is very DIY, I need to figure out how to mount the camera without it shorting on the frame, a bit of angle would be nice too. Now where are those sticky pads...
An heat adjustable soldering iron and a 180pc standoff set from bg.
Expecting a few other things from bg over next few days.
:smiley:
One of these landed on my mat today - possibly a lot softer than it will when I get to fly it.....!
https://www.centuryuk.com/RC-Planes/Gliders/Diamond-1100 (https://www.centuryuk.com/RC-Planes/Gliders/Diamond-1100)
..and 2 new R9D receivers for my Radiolink AT9 arrived, too. No more Rx-swapping across my models now :laugh:
HUBSAN H501S X4 ADVANCED. Cheers GearBest
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Batteries on charge [emoji4]
FPV Inductrix :)
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Quote from: Gav on Friday,October 28, 2016, 10:32:25
HUBSAN H501S X4 ADVANCED. Cheers GearBest
Was this the competition prize?
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One set fastrax arrow wheel and tyre set (for hard surface)
One set Schumacher cat block tyres, foam inserts, now mounted (for off road)
New gearbox
Front suspension holders
Heavy duty grease
Dinogy 1500 65c 4s from banggood,came from uk,nothing to indicate china ir anywhere else,realy weird is banggood postage but it arrived!
Just need tri blades to realy see what 4s is all about.
:smiley:
7x4 Graupner cam props for my HK Walrus - now to investigate how to convert it to the Night Walrus, got plenty of led strip so should be easy ;)
A Very Nice Silicon Bed heater for my MEGA Beast Delta printer build 620mm Dia 220V AC at 1500W should het my planned cast tool plate bed nicely?
Doug
Not to Happy with DHL';s customs charges mind? £10 to collect 12 total 22?
Quote from: DarrellW on Tuesday,November 01, 2016, 17:49:58
7x4 Graupner cam props for my HK Walrus - now to investigate how to convert it to the Night Walrus, got plenty of led strip so should be easy ;)
Flying Buddy has a Night Walrus. Good but they have white taped over the LEDs so they are nowhere near as bright as they could have been. Better to do it yourself.
That';s what I thought and a big difference in the price. I got mine when they were 40 odd quids on special - couldn';t go wrong. The standard white props tend to crack at the root where the blade joins the fixing boss, my mate had one let go and nearly had a bin bag job!!!
Got my micro minim OSD (or however it';s spelled). No time or energy to fit it right now now.
Quote from: insx on Tuesday,November 01, 2016, 21:37:26
Got my micro minim OSD (or however it';s spelled). No time or energy to fit it right now now.
Can you keep me inform how hard or easy it is to setup? I have these on order
MICRO MinimOSD Minim OSD Mini OSD W/ KV Team MOD For Racing F3 Naze32 Flight Controller plus
FTDI Basic Breakout USB-TTL 6 PIN 5V Module For Arduino MWC MultiWii they should be here by Nov 9. I might need to setup or change the Flight Controller type.
I';m outstanding quite a bit of stuff, including a Banggood item that is now overdue. This is the first time that they have not delivered inside the expected time and I fear it might be the first to go missing in a lot of orders.
We never get post on a Tues anyway, so maybe today :crossfingers: :crossfingers:
3 LED rings today from ebay. The last one died before I got it working so hopefully 3 will be enough to play with!
I';m also waiting for multiple things from Banggood, an Eachine Wizard, a micro FPV 5.8ghz camera to stick onto the top of my Hubsan X4 and a load of props...
Oh and I preordered the new Flysky FS-i6X Transmitter to go with the Wizard, but that';s not coming in stock until the 7th of November, the postman needs to get a move on with my new toys! ::)
Quote from: motomvk on Wednesday,November 02, 2016, 10:40:18
Flysky FS-i6X
Like the look of the RX that comes with that, hope that stock that only at some point
Quote from: atomiclama on Wednesday,November 02, 2016, 10:47:58
Like the look of the RX that comes with that, hope that stock that only at some point
It';s turned up for pre order.......
http://www.banggood.com/Flysky-X6B-2_4G-6CH-i-BUS-PPM-PWM-Receiver-for-AFHDS-i6s-i6-i6x-Transmitter-p-1101513.html?rmmds=preorder (http://www.banggood.com/Flysky-X6B-2_4G-6CH-i-BUS-PPM-PWM-Receiver-for-AFHDS-i6s-i6-i6x-Transmitter-p-1101513.html?rmmds=preorder)
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,November 02, 2016, 08:24:34
I';m outstanding quite a bit of stuff, including a Banggood item that is now overdue. This is the first time that they have not delivered inside the expected time and I fear it might be the first to go missing in a lot of orders.
We never get post on a Tues anyway, so maybe today :crossfingers: :crossfingers:
Weird cos even i am waiting on items from like 20 days whichbi think is a little excessive but recieved some items ordered days after those i aint recieved.i noticed its seychelles also,so might be just that,ontop i ordered a battery (well two but ones on a seperate order) and that came quick enough,in the usualy white foam stuff with plastic bag but it had royal mail sticker on it so got me scratching my head here.another few days and i will be waiting nigh on a month on a x frame from them,just so you know your not alone.
:smiley:
After a long run of things arriving in about a week, I';m now waiting for a few bits from Banggood too. Things seem to be coming from the Seychelles these days.
Quote from: Reman on Wednesday,November 02, 2016, 10:52:09
It';s turned up for pre order.......
http://www.banggood.com/Flysky-X6B-2_4G-6CH-i-BUS-PPM-PWM-Receiver-for-AFHDS-i6s-i6-i6x-Transmitter-p-1101513.html?rmmds=preorder (http://www.banggood.com/Flysky-X6B-2_4G-6CH-i-BUS-PPM-PWM-Receiver-for-AFHDS-i6s-i6-i6x-Transmitter-p-1101513.html?rmmds=preorder)
Ordered.
Quote from: atomiclama on Wednesday,November 02, 2016, 12:17:32
Ordered.
It';s funny a couple of days ago I got an email that the micro Flysky RX I pre-ordered was dispatched, seems there is more innovation going on with FlySky stuff than FrSky right now.
That does look interesting, might have to order one.
Edit: Ordered.
Good one today,
Realacc 214 xframe (looks realy nice quality)
Eachine 010 :frantic: had a test flight and it got bags of the good stuff for such a small quad,have to learn what all the buttons do like but realy impressed with it,controller does the job but weird having hands close together.
2 sets of hq tris from makeitbuildit,realy fast service!now i can go try out my new dinogy 4s (wish me luck)
:smiley:
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Tied myself into a self inflicted knot. :banghead:
Got a better FPV Cam, then found the VTX only puts out 5v, camera needs 12v.
PDB on quad only has 5v reg. I use 4S and 3S. :frantic:
So, yesterday the postie brought a PDB with 12 and 5v regs............... :rolleyes: SIGH..................
Quote from: Bad Raven on Friday,November 04, 2016, 09:19:00
Tied myself into a self inflicted knot. :banghead:
Got a better FPV Cam, then found the VTX only puts out 5v, camera needs 12v.
If it makes you feel any better you won';t be the only person.... :embarrassed
Quote from: Bad Raven on Friday,November 04, 2016, 09:19:00 then found the VTX only puts out 5v, camera needs 12v.
Sure it';s 12V and not a range of voltages?
Mine says 7->something but is running fine on 5V
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Also:
XSR from mrmurder
Rubber isolation standoffs,
Here we go again :)
Again?! Seriously?!
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Oh he';s got it bad ::)
Being sent a prototype f7 for testing, was kindly offered the frame and motors, seemed rude not to :)
I';m waiting for a bunch of stuff from Banggood and I got this
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Seychelles seems to be a lot slower than Vanuata.
Quote from: insx on Wednesday,November 09, 2016, 09:42:57
I';m waiting for a bunch of stuff from Banggood and I got this
Could be worse, Last Friday I finally received this 3d printed frame from them that I';d been waiting ages for.
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One of the motor mount struts and a duct was broken, also because it had been wrapped around the small box of another item in the order it was warped to hell and back.
In their defence, They quickly said they';ll send another out, But that';s still going to be a couple of weeks before it arrives, And I';m annoyed because I was hoping to have it to build and fly around the house with this week while I';m off work. :(
Found a spare A.P.M. , sooo just had to get an airframe for it,and i';ve got enough multirotors.
Seemed the most sensible thing to do, hit the button on an Evo Falcon. :whistling:
Quote from: hoverfly on Wednesday,November 09, 2016, 09:58:36
Found a spare A.P.M. , sooo just had to get an airframe for it,and i';ve got enough multirotors.
Seemed the most sensible thing to do, hit the button on an Evo Falcon. :whistling:
Right! I need a full build log. As I';m going to push the button on one of those, never done a wing before.
Yeah yeah I know there are plenty about but this is more fun.
Quote from: atomiclama on Wednesday,November 09, 2016, 10:39:19
Right! I need a full build log. As I';m going to push the button on one of those, never done a wing before.
Yeah yeah I know there are plenty about but this is more fun.
You wont regret it, F/Wings have got it nailed, don';t forget to get the 75 micron laminating film it makes them tough as a tough thing.
It';s recomended to use hot melt glue to assemble but i prefer Gorilla as it gives more time to align the parts.
I don';t recomend using the fibre reinforced tape ,it degrades in sunlight and the adhesive turns to powder. If you can find some get Duck HP260, i got some on Amazon it came from the states but only took a week. It';s uv proof.
Build log see pic ,i found the servos. :beer2:
A BeeBrain FC for my Inductrix! (dead excited :D)
A motor, carbon strips and tape for my new scratchbuild. The depron was lieing around from last years successful but ultimately bin bag destined attempt!
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Nowt cos banggood uses seychelles post and i am waiting as they sent their post in:
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:shrug:
Think you got it wrong as to what takes the time, most of the Seychelles is at water level and so near floating away, and it must take them extra time to get the stuff down from the high shelves needed to keep the stuff dry.
Boring day today, a box of nylon posts, nuts, etc arrived.
Now tomorrow should be different, as rumour has it that Mr DHL is supposed to be bringing me something weighing 1.3kg, is powered by NIMH for 6-7 hours, has GPS, and yet does not fly
That';s either a laptop or a Karma.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,November 09, 2016, 19:41:06
rumour has it that Mr DHL is supposed to be bringing me something weighing 1.3kg, is powered by NIMH for 6-7 hours, has GPS, and yet does not fly
Is it a high powered GPS enabled monster sex toy?
If it isn';t, I';m not interested. LOL !!
Lol Reman :laugh:
GPS for finding it down back of bed lol :rofl:
That was 6-7 HOURS, not 6-7 seconds....................... :azn
A few bits arrive today:-
Racekraft 5051 blades green and purple
3dr 433Mhz radio telemetry system
Funny Xmas jumper
HMDVR
Slipper spring twin pads for Schumacher K2 and KF2 as well as replacement sensor cables of differing lengths
A PS4 Pro for my Boy ~~ ~~ :whistling:
Grrrrr, nothing. And my QX80 is grounded waiting for motors.
Quote from: insx on Thursday,November 10, 2016, 11:44:06
Grrrrr, nothing. Any my QX80 is grounded waiting for motors.
I';m still waiting for motors also
:frantic: E010 is still flying though!
Seems like a lot are waiting on banggood i presume,i am waiting on stuff now 1 calendar month.
Although i got 5 packets of dalprops 5046 from surveillezone (probably spelt wrong)
Shame weather is crap,wind picking up and light showers on and off so cantbtry them.
:smiley:
should hae been my new camera,transmitter and antenna, still waiting on damn post office todeliver, should have been here on tuesday. :banghead: :banghead:
Yay, brought my Hubsan h501s black advanced quad, no import duty and arrived as it should :smiley: :smiley:
Quantum Cyclops goggle arrived this morning from hobbyking
Thought it rude not to for £39 including postage
Shuriken 180.
I paid £130 ,but they can be had for £117 at Gearbest.
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Dinogy 1500mah 65c 4s battery from banggood.this is my second battery,took couple of weeks to get here but its here on charge.it looks good and feels like real quality in the hand and i flew the other and they pack a punch.
:smiley:
Quote from: Jake Bullit on Friday,November 11, 2016, 09:54:50
Shuriken 180.
I paid £130 ,but they can be had for £117 at Gearbest.
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This has to be one of the best looking quads I';ve seen, such a clean design :wack0
The trickle of things I ordered after the thing I really need continues
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Quote from: insx on Friday,November 11, 2016, 13:46:07
The trickle of things I ordered after the thing I really need continues
[attach=1].
Got the same going on here,am getting items i ordered 2 weeks ago but the item i order 1 month ago is still floating around some where.
:smiley:
Quote from: Saleem on Friday,November 11, 2016, 13:49:31
Got the same going on here,am getting items i ordered 2 weeks ago but the item i order 1 month ago is still floating around some where.
:smiley:
I have that going on, too!!
finally got my camera yesterday,not quite weeks late but 5 days later than it was supposed to arrive. just got to get it fitted then hopefully i can fly the damn thing lol
My Eachine Wizard X220 finally arrived :D
I managed to bodge my way through installing the latest version of betaflight, put in some PID settings I found on someone elses video, but my transmitter hasn';t arrived yet so I cant really set up any modes, I also haven';t got a clue what I';m doing :hmm: I';m sure I';ll get there :cool:
Parcelforce delivery from Hobbyking today (even after the rubbish experience with their new website). Picked up a set of Cyclops goggles just to try them out. Been intrigued as to how they perform since they were launched.
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And as I hate the cold weather (15 years all year motorcycling has had the opposite affect from expected!) but want to fly during the winter I also grabbed a Turnigy Transmitter Glove and a Heater System (thermostat and heated pads). Actually looks great quality and the heater seems like a bit of a bargain considering it was less than £15. The pads heat up in seconds and get really warm - actually burning hot. Looking forward to trying them out.
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Quote from: motomvk on Sunday,November 13, 2016, 21:00:40
My Eachine Wizard X220 finally arrived :D
I managed to bodge my way through installing the latest version of betaflight, put in some PID settings I found on someone elses video, but my transmitter hasn';t arrived yet so I cant really set up any modes, I also haven';t got a clue what I';m doing :hmm: I';m sure I';ll get there :cool:
I';m interested in how it goes with the Wizard, it looks like it should be one of the best value ready built quads out there.
Bought some of the cheap king kong multi leaf unbreakable propeller off banggood, came today well happy with them and they have doubled my flight time!
4xTBS unbreakable 25a escs
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A little LED strip from Banggood for my QX. Still waiting for all the stuff dispatched around 20/10.
Quote from: insx on Tuesday,November 15, 2016, 14:23:36
A little LED strip from Banggood for my QX. Still waiting for all the stuff dispatched around 20/10.
I will never buy anything from BangGood. I order a item and it took over 2 month to get to me. After I receive it and since it over 2 months they gave me a full refund that was the only good thing they did. That is what bad when you order anything from Asia. I try to stay with USA seller. This is my $0.02.
Quote from: Jack on Tuesday,November 15, 2016, 14:42:11
I will never buy anything from BangGood. I order a item and it took over 2 month to get to me. After I receive it and since it over 2 months they gave me a full refund that was the only good thing they did. That is what bad when you order anything from Asia. I try to stay with USA seller. This is my $0.02.
Overall, I have found Banggood to be excellent but there seems to have been a blip a few weeks ago with 3 of my parcels taking their time to arrive. I';m sure they';ll refund or resend if necessary but I';m fed up of my little quad being grounded.
Quote from: insx on Tuesday,November 15, 2016, 14:48:42
Overall, I have found Banggood to be excellent but there seems to have been a blip a few weeks ago with 3 of my parcels taking their time to arrive. I';m sure they';ll refund or resend if necessary but I';m fed up of my little quad being grounded.
So is my little quad grounded also,waiting for a 12v-5v reg,in the 1 month is been grounded (from build/never flown) i scavenged the camera off it for my 210,so had to order a camera for it,then last night i went and bought 1306 red bottoms for it.
:whistling:
Quote from: insx on Monday,November 14, 2016, 15:01:36
I';m interested in how it goes with the Wizard, it looks like it should be one of the best value ready built quads out there.
I won';t be able to offer much in the way of feedback, it will by the first racing style drone I';ll have flown, so I';ve got nothing to compare it to
All of my stuff from Banggood is coming in at once, today I received my micro FPV camera and soldered it onto my Hubsan X4 :D
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Eachine MC02, the 25/200 switchable micro with PWM channel switching.
Shipped Oct 30th, arrived today 15th Nov via no cost slow boat route, perfectly acceptable.
FlySky FS-A8S micro receivers
With Penny for size
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Ah it';s so cute.
Waiting for mine to turn up :waiting:
Great little things, look nicely made too.
Just need to test it and see what range it has now, might just stick on a 250 sized quad and see what warnings come up.
Luckily one place I go has a rise in the field so it is dead easy to push the link while still in view and recover the link easily by raising the TX, I know the usual limit so will be good to see what happens.
let us know how it goes. ~~
I got the v1.4 replacement DVR module for my Eachine goggles today, it took about a month to arrive from Banggood. This should overcome the black frames issue but I think I also need to drill a few holes in the case to prevent overheating.
Quote from: Powernumpty on Wednesday,November 16, 2016, 21:27:07
FlySky FS-A8S micro receiver
Yup, I have one awaiting a use!!
Yesterday a Diatone SP3 VTX arrived, 0/25/200/600 switchable, 48 channel.
Love the instructions, apparently "flying up the crowd is strictly prohibited" :hmm: :slap:
Oh and two tiny 70mAh 1S for a micro plane...........from a UK retail source...........arrived hiding in a corner of a massive box!!
Got my genuine SP Racing F3 today. It took 4 days via Royal Mail 48 :rolleyes:
At least when they call it 2nd Class you kind of expect a naff service.
Eachine FLF3_EVO Brushed Flight Control Board Built-in FLYSKY Compatible PPM 6CH
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For my brushed build,waiting on other components,ordered 5 nov,yet waiting nearly 5 weeks for other items????
:smiley:
BeeCore FrSKy for Inductrix
Prusa i3 MK2 Printer
E3D V6 1.75mm hot end metal parts
E3D V6 Silicone cover
1kg Black PLA
PTFE tube 4mm OD 2mm ID
Upgrade motors for the E010,,,,, about time :laugh:
OK, when reading the following keep in mind that I live in urban London, fairly dense housing, lots of addresses.
Postie knocks on door, two for you he says, at least he follows up, we know for sure one is!
It transpires that a package (black bag) with near unreadable label arrives in local Delivery Office. They could read BR2, and little or nothing else.
They apparently discussed it amongst the group and decided it must be for me because I get more than anybody and a lot of them look like this one. ::)
Opened, it was the long lost micro cam/tx Banggood sent on the 27th Sept. It had been trapped somewhere that had almost burned the label from friction, it was blackened!
Inside it was all good, foam intact, box undamaged, and it works............. ~~
Now, is it good that they know me simply because I get more packages than the rest of the Borough!!?? :wack0
Quote from: Bad Raven on Friday,November 18, 2016, 21:43:57
OK, when reading the following keep in mind that I live in urban London, fairly dense housing, lots of addresses.
Postie knocks on door, two for you he says, at least he follows up, we know for sure one is!
It transpires that a package (black bag) with near unreadable label arrives in local Delivery Office. They could read BR2, and little or nothing else.
They apparently discussed it amongst the group and decided it must be for me because I get more than anybody and a lot of them look like this one. ::)
Opened, it was the long lost micro cam/tx Banggood sent on the 27th Sept. It had been trapped somewhere that had almost burned the label from friction, it was blackened!
Inside it was all good, foam intact, box undamaged, and it works............. ~~
Now, is it good that they know me simply because I get more packages than the rest of the Borough!!?? :wack0
Heh heh. :laugh: Amazing. That';s a quality postal service you got!
My postie nervously asked me what all the parcels were the other week. He said they';d wondered for months what all the small packets and boxes from China were. He seemed somewhat relieved when I explained they were Multi-rotor parts. I guess handling lots of small parcels from a company called Bang Good is going to raise the odd question! lol
Set of chaoli brushed motors for my 010,eachine 1000tvl camera (love this cam especialy when you put a wide angle lens on it,this is my second one) 3x 12v-5v stepdowns.
:smiley:
Finally! It seems that packages from the Seychelles are like buses. I now have 9 replacement motors, amongst other things ::)
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Quote from: insx on Monday,November 21, 2016, 09:55:54
Finally! It seems that packages from the Seychelles are like buses. I now how 9 replacement motors, amongst other things ::)
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Ladybird props?i ordred some of those,85 motors?i ordered some of those too.
Check out the blade inductrix alloy frame on banggood,they got a 70mm and a 100m,its looks amazing and i am gonna buy it funds permitting.can you imagine a 100mm inductrix.
:frantic:
Yes, Ladybird props and 8.5 x 20 motors.
Now what';s this you';re tempting me with? ....
Quote from: insx on Monday,November 21, 2016, 12:26:23
Yes, Ladybird props and 8.5 x 20 motors.
Now what';s this you';re tempting me with? ....
http://m.banggood.com/Blade-Inductrix-Model-MQDFV-100A-100mm-Aggress-Mini-DF-DIY-Frame-Quadcopter-Support-8520-Motor-p-1106550.html (http://m.banggood.com/Blade-Inductrix-Model-MQDFV-100A-100mm-Aggress-Mini-DF-DIY-Frame-Quadcopter-Support-8520-Motor-p-1106550.html)
Ordered!
My haul:
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8520 brushed motors with props,eachine cam/tx,dvr thingy to try on a quad for filming,kingkong smart100 for an indoor outdoor drushed build.
:smiley:
Got home to find my replacment brushed 8520 Inductrix style 3D printed frame had arived from BangGood. Unfortunately, This one';s even more bust up than the original.
The first one had a broken duct, And a couple of the motor support struts snapped. The replacment was wrapped in 2 layers of thin foam and it looks like posty has stamped on it. Rather than listing all the broken parts, It';s easier to say that one of the ducts and a motor mount are still attached together with a strut, The rest is all smashed to hell and back.
Bloody annoyed about this though as this was a replacment for the original one that was broken in transit due to inappropriate packin, And they don';t seem to have learnt from their mistake. All the rest of the build parts for this one are just sitting there on my desk, Still looking like a boring bunch of components without a home. :(
I';m thinking I';ll be asking for a refund this time rather than trying for the hat trick. :(
Quote from: Reman on Monday,November 21, 2016, 22:41:05
Got home to find my replacment brushed 8520 Inductrix style 3D printed frame had arived from BangGood. Unfortunately, This one';s even more bust up than the original.
The first one had a broken duct, And a couple of the motor support struts snapped. The replacment was wrapped in 2 layers of thin foam and it looks like posty has stamped on it. Rather than listing all the broken parts, It';s easier to say that one of the ducts and a motor mount are still attached together with a strut, The rest is all smashed to hell and back.
Bloody annoyed about this though as this was a replacment for the original one that was broken in transit due to inappropriate packin, And they don';t seem to have learnt from their mistake. All the rest of the build parts for this one are just sitting there on my desk, Still looking like a boring bunch of components without a home. :( I';m thinking I';ll be asking for a refund this time rather than trying for the hat trick. :(
if you want to choose a induxtrix type frame from thingiverse I can print it for you no prob, be delivered in a bit better packing also lol
Quote from: Rommie on Monday,November 21, 2016, 23:45:58
if you want to choose a induxtrix type frame from thingiverse I can print it for you no prob, be delivered in a bit better packing also lol
Thanks for the offer, but I';ve already taken a punt on one of these pretty little frames........ http://www.banggood.com/Blade-Inductrix-Model-MQDFV-100A-100mm-Aggress-Mini-DF-DIY-Frame-Quadcopter-Support-8520-Motor-p-1106550.html (http://www.banggood.com/Blade-Inductrix-Model-MQDFV-100A-100mm-Aggress-Mini-DF-DIY-Frame-Quadcopter-Support-8520-Motor-p-1106550.html) .... Now I just need to wait another 2 weeks for it to get here. :(
After the first 3d printed frame got partly broken in the post I tried flexing the remains of it a bit to see how strong it really was. It left me not totally convinced that it would have survived long with my "Abrupt landings" anyway. Having the second one turn up shattered has really put me off the idea of 3d printing for a frame thats likely to sustain some pretty rapid furniture based decelerations while ripping around my house.
Quote from: Reman on Tuesday,November 22, 2016, 00:17:00
Thanks for the offer, but I';ve already taken a punt on one of these pretty little frames........ http://www.banggood.com/Blade-Inductrix-Model-MQDFV-100A-100mm-Aggress-Mini-DF-DIY-Frame-Quadcopter-Support-8520-Motor-p-1106550.html (http://www.banggood.com/Blade-Inductrix-Model-MQDFV-100A-100mm-Aggress-Mini-DF-DIY-Frame-Quadcopter-Support-8520-Motor-p-1106550.html) .... Now I just need to wait another 2 weeks for it to get here. :(
After the first 3d printed frame got partly broken in the post I tried flexing the remains of it a bit to see how strong it really was. It left me not totally convinced that it would have survived long with my "Abrupt landings" anyway. Having the second one turn up shattered has really put me off the idea of 3d printing for a frame thats likely to sustain some pretty rapid furniture based decelerations while ripping around my house.
It really does depend on what filament you use to print frames, I know first hand carbon fibre filiment is strong as the mighty plenty kitchen roll lol one sheet really does plenty, anyway back to frames. I do have stuff printed with the above stuff and it is strong. Enjoy the frame anyhow
postie brought 2 tricopter frames, a cute little Trifecta and a simply gorgeous Armatton 355 tri frame
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I finally took delivery of my Flysky FS-i6X 10ch radio and I6B I-Bus receiver from banggood. I couldn';t get it to work with I-Bus but then there are 2 ports and I only tried one of them, I switched over to PPM and it worked so I just left it on that one.
It arrived with loads of cables to allow me to use different ports but none of these were any good as I needed one to go from UART3 to the tiny PPM port on the receiver, so I had cut and solder one to get it working.
At the minute its just cable tied to the back next to the VTX but I need to sort this out, any suggestions on how to mount the RX properly? the holes line up nicely with the ones holding the FC but aren';t big enough so I would have to drill the RX to make it fit on there.
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Quote from: motomvk on Wednesday,November 23, 2016, 08:30:26
the holes line up nicely with the ones holding the FC but aren';t big enough so I would have to drill the RX to make it fit on there.
Looks like there is enough pcb area around the holes so that they can be made a bit bigger.
All my stuff is taped together with electrical tape ::)
Quote from: atomiclama on Wednesday,November 23, 2016, 09:53:19
Looks like there is enough pcb area around the holes so that they can be made a bit bigger.
All my stuff is taped together with electrical tape ::)
It currently is loosely held on with a cable tie, I was thinking of getting some double sided sticky foam but it will be messy if I need to re locate it when I add stuff like a buzzer and OSD in the future.
Smallest FC ever? Nuke F3 FC from Furious FPV for brushed micro quads..
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4x racestar 2206 2600 motors,wanted to try these out to see how they stand up to red bottoms,decided on bigger more powerfull 2206 because they were there at the time.
Very small 600tvl cam for my lizard,great little cam at the moment as its fitted but not flown,will be interesting to see how it performs.
5 packets gemfan 3020 props for my rotorx atom as the rotorx perform good but bend and get cuts in leading edge so needed some which are more sturdy.
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::) Quite excited about these..
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My latest quadcopter arrived today, in fact a pair of them but one is for father in law
Just had a quick fly and its great, really easy to fly indoors cat is not to impressed at being chased around the house
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My WIFE got a package..................... WHAT??? REALLY????? I';m sure she had one during last year, too. ;)
KK2.1 mini arrived from China, really fast only ordered it a couple of weeks ago, and what a cute tiny little FC
New toy delivered a month early as well (https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20161128%2F91b62d76526957a0d110b83f385c4147.jpg&hash=66976ba24cbe8aecfa3c8f9afa4924490421c171)
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To be honest I';m blown away buy the quality of this cheap China made machine and it';s packaging
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Pack of four Racerstar Racing Edition 1103 BR1103 8000KV 1S Brushless Motors + four RS6A V2 BB2 Blheli_S 6A 1-2S ESC.
Got the frame, got the motors and escs, now need a F.C, Brushless, 1S.
A little bright blue plastic soldier with wrapped up parachute.
Oh, No, Sorry, that was the Drone Junkie free gift......................... :slap:
Set of 8.5mm Dark Edition motors. (Upgrading my "Whoopee")
Set of E010 0615-14 motors
Three 750mAh 1S from Banggood
Two more LED drivers from Banggood for that "Christmas" effect lighting on a couple of foamies for our Indoor Special Event(s). A previously supplied one that has yet to find its way onto a plane or quad is cycling the LED strip over my head on a shelf edge as I write!
F4 FC
D-Shot and silly loop times here we come ::)
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Couple of Tattu 220mAh lipos to try in the E010
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Got the metal geared servo for the Armatton today, not sure if it will be right as trial and error
Are people all of a sudden gone whoopy mad?
I dont know :shrug: anyways on with the show!
Eachine naze32 based brushed board(yep whoopy bonkers)
Micro/mini flysky ppm rx????? (Whoopy bonkers stuff again)
Ladybird props (whoopy stuff again)
Flysky data cable,to update the tx to 10 channels,already done.
Emax 2205 2300 red bottom,spare in case needed.
Racestar v2 30a blheli_s esc.
Racestar esc data cable,for programming the esc.
Eachine tx02,200mw cam/tx combo,at £14 it was rude not to but font know what am gonna do with it,already got 25mw verson.
Flysky ia8 tincey rx,fitted already to my 150 yaaay!
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::)
Quote from: Saleem on Wednesday,November 30, 2016, 16:53:23
Are people all of a sudden gone whoopy mad?
:laugh: yes we have,,,whoop whoop :laugh:
The tx2 cam was nice and cheap ! I prefer the 200mw to the 25mw that I';ve had.
~~
My RADIUS server arrives and it has a unicorn hat so I can display diagnostics without a monitor being attached.
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4x emax 1306 4000 red bottoms.
4x turnigy nano tech 500mah 25c-50c for my brushed micro.
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:smiley:
HobbyKing Walrus
1300mah 3S 25-50C Nanotech for my small planes like X1
Illuminati FC with OSD because it was super cheap
Quote from: Powernumpty on Thursday,December 01, 2016, 17:30:51
HobbyKing Walrus
Be sure to check the motor mount, on mine the screws were a bit short and only holding on by about 2 threads, I put longer ones in with a washer to avoid catching the windings.
Quote from: DarrellW on Thursday,December 01, 2016, 18:11:10
Be sure to check the motor mount, on mine the screws were a bit short and only holding on by about 2 threads, I put longer ones in with a washer to avoid catching the windings.
Thanks Darrell I remember you saying that now, will check this one.
For the record I marked a screwdriver and counted the turns from the thread "click" to tight, 4.25 which equals about 2.13mm, the base of the motor is only about 2mm thick and checking it outside the model the thread is just proud of the inner face. This had screws with two washers on each (and threadlock), I';m happy that this build as delivered, would be fine (Nov 2016 delivery).
Today';s Banggood delivery (like buses huh)
Realacc X210 4mm frame
iRangeX PWM/PPM/SBUS -usb adapter (works well)
Couple of bright front LEDs and back led block.
LED supply
22mm Motor guards
Banggood branded battery straps (yeah I have no shame)
XT60 retaining bar (milled)
Lost model buzzers
Transmitter glove (not worked out how to chuck a plane and get my hand in quick yet but the freezing finger pain from a couple of days ago will help me work it out)
I think I';m finally almost up to date with my BangGood orders !!!! I had 3 orders turn up today with various non RC related stuff mainly in them, But the one thing that turned up that I';m really liking the look of is this......
http://www.banggood.com/Blade-Inductrix-Model-MQDFV-100A-100mm-Aggress-Mini-DF-DIY-Frame-Quadcopter-Support-8520-Motor-p-1106550.html (http://www.banggood.com/Blade-Inductrix-Model-MQDFV-100A-100mm-Aggress-Mini-DF-DIY-Frame-Quadcopter-Support-8520-Motor-p-1106550.html)
...... It seems to be pretty well made, So all the bit';s I';d earmarked for the 3d printed BG "Whoopy" frame build now have somewhere better to go. This frame feels pretty robust, But it all depends on what grade of alloy the ducts and motor supports are made from. It could be that the blanks are cast from the cheapest pot metal they could find and are going to bend or snap the first time I bounce the thing...... We';ll see. :)
Makes me wander if my 100 agress is due also as i ordered pretty much same time as you,before if i am correct.
:smiley:
Postie brought me some racekraft props earlier clear green and bright pink lol love the sweetie wrapper design bags haha :rofl:
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Quote from: Bajadre on Saturday,December 03, 2016, 17:32:26
Postie brought me some racekraft props earlier clear green and bright pink lol love the sweetie wrapper design bags haha :rofl:
Please report back about these. Been tempted to try some.
O.M.G.. The Doms arrived with diversity antenna switch . :o
So it';s lard and cardboard sarnies for Xmas dinner.. :tongue:
I got a tiny QX80 frame and some 8520 motors to put together, I';m going to use the TX-02 camera I plonked on my Hubsan X4 and borrow its FC until I can get the right F3 board to bind straight to my Flysky transmitter, maybe fix that in the new year, for now this setup should do the trick.
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Quote from: Revs on Monday,December 05, 2016, 15:16:39
Please report back about these. Been tempted to try some.
been flying them for a while mate, I know steel just posted a vid where he didn';t rate them but I really like, we are not all running lumenier 2206 motors, no issues with them on cobra champions and zmx v3s, fly really nicely
The steeper pitch seems to compensate for the fact the bulk of the lace is close to the hub, wouldn';t have said I have more power than with HQ 5x4x3 or more efficiency but less prop wash
A set of tbs triumph antennas and my lost GoPro session. I returned it under warranty as it had a software issue (possibly crash related, so possibly not warranty covered!). Anyway UPS managed to lose it and GoPro have sent me a new one!
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Not multirotor related but it';s really nice!!!
Classic vibe 50';s telecaster, top of the range Squire.
Sounds and plays amazingly well out of the box.
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My first 3D printer landed yesterday. Geeetech Rostock 301 tri-colour delta. Got it 80% built last night. I think I may have dived in at the deep end again :laugh: been getting APM flashbacks
Postie brought.......................cue the drum roll.............................builds for excitement .....................a silver pandora charm xmas pressie for daughter............................would have been much nicer if he brought one of 2 sets of motors or the esc`s im waiting for :banghead:
Today, From HobbyKing I received a handful of tiny little Nano-Tech 200mAh Li-Po';s for my (Increasingly less standard) Eachine E010, And a couple of the 1000mAh Turnigy Bolt 3S packs (65/130C !!!!!) to use on the Realacc MM130-O frame I';ve had half built for about a month. The Nano-Tech 200';s seem marginally better than the Eachine 200';s I';d got before, With a slightly longer flight time and less propensity to voltage sag when pushed hard (Showing up as a big drop off in power while hammering it in FF flight, But it recovers again if I land for a few seconds...... I first thought the motors were overheating). I';m still not impressed with the little quads power, But I';m slowly making it better.
Also, I received another Eachine E010 that I';d won in BangGood';s "Thanksgiving" compition. That turning up surprised me because it';s still not even marked as dispatched on their site (?!?!). To be honest, I';ve already got mine (With a brushed F3 micro FC, DasMikro RX, Chaoli CL-615 motors, And a de-cased EF-01 AIO cam), Then there';s 2 more of them sitting behind the telly that the niece';s kids play with when they come over........ I';m at a bit of a loss who this ones going to go to. :)
Quote from: Reman on Thursday,December 08, 2016, 18:53:46
Today, From HobbyKing I received a handful of tiny little Nano-Tech 200mAh Li-Po';s for my (Increasingly less standard) Eachine E010, And a couple of the 1000mAh Turnigy Bolt 3S packs (65/130C !!!!!) to use on the Realacc MM130-O frame I';ve had half built for about a month. The Nano-Tech 200';s seem marginally better than the Eachine 200';s I';d got before, With a slightly longer flight time and less propensity to voltage sag when pushed hard (Showing up as a big drop off in power while hammering it in FF flight, But it recovers again if I land for a few seconds...... I first thought the motors were overheating). I';m still not impressed with the little quads power, But I';m slowly making it better.
Also, I received another Eachine E010 that I';d won in BangGood';s "Thanksgiving" compition. That turning up surprised me because it';s still not even marked as dispatched on their site (?!?!). To be honest, I';ve already got mine (With a brushed F3 micro FC, DasMikro RX, Chaoli CL-615 motors, And a de-cased EF-01 AIO cam), Then there';s 2 more of them sitting behind the telly that the niece';s kids play with when they come over........ I';m at a bit of a loss who this ones going to go to. :)
What motors are in your E010? I';m using 14,000kv and they';re good and pokey. Also keep an eye on the Bolt lipos, there are many report of HV batteries puffing and performing poorly after only a dozen or two cycles.
At last some Tricopter motors arrived, good timing as just got in and a knock at door, my Emax MT 2206 1500kv small tricopter motors
RealAcc Diversity Pro module.
Now I need to hack my Fatshark Attitude V2 so it fits in ::)
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Lots of goodies.
10 pairs of JST connectors, a Quanum Pro glove (for V2 goggles), a V2 Pro upgrade kit with new lenses, 2 x 3S 3300mAh lipos, 2 x16Gb micro SD cards, 2 channel remote video switcher, Eachine DVDPro mini recorder, FlySky battery telemetry unit for i6b and hopefully i10b rx.
Mini Spironet patch antenna, going on my new Dom v3, in combination with one of Gav';s skews should be the dogs/b... :smiley:
All being well a postie should be delivering a Ipad mini 2 on Sunday, followed by a Phantom 3 Pro on Tuesday! :)
Quote from: Revs on Friday,December 09, 2016, 12:04:42
What motors are in your E010? I';m using 14,000kv and they';re good and pokey.
Not a clue on the KV, They';re the 59000 RPM Chaoli CL-615';s from BangGood.
Quote from: Revs on Friday,December 09, 2016, 12:04:42
Also keep an eye on the Bolt lipos, there are many report of HV batteries puffing and performing poorly after only a dozen or two cycles.
Oh..... Bu66er. :(
I only went for them because I';ve had more than my share of packs go puffy recently (Usually lower spec ones that I';ve been running too close to their C rating) and I decided to try going for a bit of overkill to prevent this.
Oh well. Live and learn.
2 dinogy 800mah 65c 4s lipos!
:smiley:
I now have wood
Postie brought Beech engine bearers to make T copter arms
got some little bee`s as well, they are sooooo tiny :cool:
Now the bee`s have arrived i can finish my baby T copter
Quote from: apollo7 on Wednesday,December 14, 2016, 16:53:09
I now have wood
Too much Information................ :whistling:
Postie came today, six cards and off up road..............nothing exciting then...........two mins later same one came back...... three packages...... Was he in time lapse mode?? :rolleyes:
Yet another micro Cam/VTX combo, some small 1104/8.5 motor sized props, and a F3 brushed Flight Controller. Now I can start on the parallel build of two "Martian"s, one brushed, one brushless.
BMFA magazine, got so excited I nearly sh@t myself. :rofl: :sleep:
Quote from: hoverfly on Wednesday,December 14, 2016, 22:17:50
BMFA magazine, got so excited I nearly sh@t myself. :rofl: :sleep:
Me too! Saving it for tomorrow, to let the anticipation build up!!!! :waiting:
got my Simulator cables to give that a go as i cant get out and fly for real at the moment, thinking of geting velocidrone as the Sim, just need to find a half decent one for fixed wing that doesnt cost the earth.
Quote from: LuMan on Wednesday,December 14, 2016, 22:53:13
Me too! Saving it for tomorrow, to let the anticipation build up!!!! :waiting:
You devil :evil don';t over do it, you don';t want to blow a foofoo valve. :embarrassed
Quote from: Budgie RC on Wednesday,December 14, 2016, 23:53:15
got my Simulator cables to give that a go as i cant get out and fly for real at the moment, thinking of geting velocidrone as the Sim, just need to find a half decent one for fixed wing that doesnt cost the earth.
I use Heli-x6 and FPV Freerider Recharged for Helis and multis. They';re not too expensive and have really helped me hone my flying skills. I can even fly FPV (in the Sim) without crashing now!! ::)
As for fixed wing, I shelled out 40 dollars (about 30-odd quid at the time) for Aerofly RC7. It';s not the cheapest, but it';s bloody good - and there';s LOADS of models, flying sites and styles. It';s more polished than Heli-X, but that';s what you pay for.
# On the Fifteenth day of Christmas, the postman brought to me.... #
SIX HUBSAN LIPOS!
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Hope these don';t puff like the cheap Chinese ones I bought last year. Poor little 107 has been sitting on the drone shelf looking very sad for itself.
Quote from: Andy7 on Thursday,December 15, 2016, 13:34:36
# On the Fifteenth day of Christmas, the postman brought to me.... #
SIX HUBSAN LIPOS!
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Want to swap ';em for my BMFA News magazine??
No..?
Ah, well... Worth a try!
Quote from: LuMan on Thursday,December 15, 2016, 11:17:21
I use Heli-x6 and FPV Freerider Recharged for Helis and multis. They';re not too expensive and have really helped me hone my flying skills. I can even fly FPV (in the Sim) without crashing now!! ::)
As for fixed wing, I shelled out 40 dollars (about 30-odd quid at the time) for Aerofly RC7. It';s not the cheapest, but it';s bloody good - and there';s LOADS of models, flying sites and styles. It';s more polished than Heli-X, but that';s what you pay for.
Thanks Luman ill look into them, im looking forward to giving it a go at the weekend.
TBS powercube elite bundle
4x TBS bulletproof 25a escs
Tbs zerozero
XSR
Matek tail led
He has been a bit buzzi :)
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This little baby. Now to mod it for FPV :)
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Beecore (flysky)
A pair of E010 arrived earlier this week. Will upgrade once I have the battery situation sorted (beecore uses Losi connector rather than micro jst)
FPV cam ordered last night(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20161222%2F0fb7b5dd0e46ba2490e8840ab43ef811.jpg&hash=2b49c9c6e6187e8ec0fe393831a07baae0927488)
A jiffy bag from Norway, yay my RC explorer tricopter tilt
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This is going on the "Black Crow" wooden T copter
Nothing, as I had to go out for half an hour and he came earlier than his usual Sat slot................. SO I have a trip to the S.O. but have to wait till after Christmas now.................. only been waiting since early November................ :lipsrsealed
Xmas eve.... & a QX95 arrives :-)
If the wind dies down in the next few days I';ll be pleased!
Will be a bit busy tomorrow but hopefully get Betaflight flashed on it by 26th.
This:
Instructions are Chinese only but there are decent piccies, so no biggie; can';t wait to have a play!!!
Furious fpv kombini f3 fc.
:smiley:
Furious FPV PIKO BLX plus a load of Furious FPV 1935 props 4 x DYS 1104 4000kV motors and a set of RotorX1105 6500Kv motors and 4 Turnigy Bolt 3s 500mah lipos
So a good day for me all I need now is the delivery from Armattan to go with them
Got my irc 5v to 12v step up for my day time running nav lights on plane
A pair of Zippy compact 4S 1800mah and some 7" props for the F330
Quote from: apollo7 on Thursday,December 29, 2016, 20:10:18
A pair of Zippy compact 4S 1800mah and some 7" props for the F330
I also got a 750mm length of 20x20 Carbon sq tube
need to speak to Richard for the Router files for his plates
Doug
Yesterday
Two sets of "Red Edition" 0615 - 17 motors from MMW, though as they came from the Euro W/house so they are not red!! One set will be on an Indy by the end of today.
Also, the 4K HD camera I pre-ordered from Banggood. This seems to be an excellent little thing. Only scratched the surface of its features so far but the recorded video is really nice and sharp in 1080HD.
Also, two Infinity "Graphene" 1500 4S, which do seem to be more punchy, but on the 200 quad tried push the PID settings JUST over the edge into minimal but annoying high speed oscillation. It had to be on the quad that the USB is buried on................. so no field changes, too ruddy cold to play around!!............. :rolleyes:
A box.......
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So as I';m new to this my deliverys aren';t that good but I now have more lipos to fly longer(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20161231%2Faac8d9824d4f77e062e37da800ba8b56.jpg&hash=73158b6ee32093459da5a03a5dd609a13f57947f)
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Worth getting a prop guard for your Hubsan, especially if you are still learning.
That';s on its way with loads of props as well won';t be here till mid week
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Eachine aurora frame from banggood
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Time to update the Alien 5... DAL BLheli-S ESCs and a RROSD based 160A PDB/OSD
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Test ....windows 10 is like a foreign language
Good spell checker on it
Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,January 03, 2017, 13:59:18
Time to update the Alien 5... DAL BLheli-S ESCs and a RROSD based 160A PDB/OSD
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Cracking kit list mate, what fc and motors?
Quote from: Jazzz on Tuesday,January 03, 2017, 15:42:11
Test ....windows 10 is like a foreign language
Good spell checker on it
Makes a good bit of field kit, been using one for more than a year now
A foxeer arrow. And it doesn';t fit on my alien! The carbon backplate obscures the connector. Looks like it';ll have to go on my wing!
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Tuesday,January 03, 2017, 18:45:47
Cracking kit list mate, what fc and motors?
They got upgraded a few weeks back.. Cyclone FC, Edge Racing R2204';s. Also got some V1S PC tri props due to land today. Can';t wait to get out this weekend ~~
2 x Armattan Bumper Frames 4 x Armattan 20A Blheli-s Esc';s and a Lemon Satallite DSMX RX for my sons Bumper?
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Slightly miffed at my self :frantic: the postman bought me three turnigy 2200mh lipo 3s 11.1v batteries looks like good old fat finger pressed the wrong button......these wont fit my x8hg it should be "2s 7.4v" . I suppose i could strap them to the underside or sell them.
6 x 1500 4s Dronelabs and one of them has a cell at 0v!
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Quote from: Brainzzzz on Wednesday,January 04, 2017, 12:56:54
Slightly miffed at my self :frantic: the postman bought me three turnigy 2200mh lipo 3c 7.4v batteries looks like good old fat finger pressed the wrong button......these wont fit my x8hg it should be "2c" . I suppose i could strap them to the underside or sell them.
I';m hoping you meant 3s rather than 3c. :)
Quote from: Reman on Wednesday,January 04, 2017, 13:02:40
I';m hoping you meant 3s rather than 3c. :)
Ummmm yes of course i did well donefor spotting my deliberate mistake...
Quote from: Brainzzzz on Wednesday,January 04, 2017, 12:56:54
Slightly miffed at my self :frantic: the postman bought me three turnigy 2200mh lipo 3s 11.1v batteries looks like good old fat finger pressed the wrong button......these wont fit my x8hg it should be "2s 7.4v" . I suppose i could strap them to the underside or sell them.
3s 2200 batteries are very popular in planes. You won';t have a job selling them ;) I';d offer to buy them off you but I stocked up recently myself.
Depending on their C rating they could also be usefull for 280 to 330 class quad flyers.
Quote from: Reman on Wednesday,January 04, 2017, 13:41:25
Depending on their C rating they could also be usefull for 280 to 330 class quad flyers.
30c to 40c....
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A couple more R-Line';s and some 5x4x3 V1S PC props to try. Plus ElectricWingMan kindy included another free battery strap and some stickers!
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S800 Reptile wing and a Cyclops Storm.
Tracking information , Parcelfarce were unable to deliver as they were unable to find the addresse, but they left a card informing me what to do next. W.T.F. :shrug:
Quote from: hoverfly on Thursday,January 05, 2017, 09:56:25
Tracking information , Parcelfarce were unable to deliver as they were unable to find the addresse, but they left a card informing me what to do next. W.T.F. :shrug:
That';s Parcel Farce for you
Eachine TX03 AIO FPV Cam and a Piko BLX FC both from Bangood and ordered over Xmas so not bad delivery time TBH.
Quote from: Dougal1957 on Thursday,January 05, 2017, 15:01:23
That';s Parcel Farce for you
And the thing is,did they leave a card?i live in an high rise so parcelforce wont deliver to this building,they dont do communal apparently,so i end up trepsing to the post office which aint realy a biggie but they leave in different ones and thats a pita!
:smiley:
Finally got a better charger, a Overlander RC-D100 :smiley:
A 10 Camera 360 Degree Video Gimbal for my custom S900
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Quote from: Jumpy07 on Thursday,January 05, 2017, 15:11:45
A 10 Camera 360 Degree Video Gimbal for my custom S900
Bloody hell !!!
Well........... that';s the sort of set up you don';t see everyday. :)
What do you use it for?
Finally arrived, very sharp focus , I just love Mr Visa :sweating:
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Used for pro 12k 360 Degree Video filming
10 Cams on Gimbal and 1 on top plate of S900
Its a custom S900, two battery plates front and back so the CG is in the centre of the frame.
ezUHF for control with diversity (as I use Wifi remote to trigger 10 gopros, 2.4ghz is not a good idea)
Wookong FC
FPV cam and 5.8ghz for video.. divirsity RC etc
Gimbal is 10 camera with magnetic encoders, with dual role and tilt motors, single yaw.
As the pole with the cams is 700mm long.. takes off from trestles and hand catch.
Quote from: Jumpy07 on Thursday,January 05, 2017, 17:00:16
Used for pro 12k 360 Degree Video filming
10 Cams on Gimbal and 1 on top plate of S900
Its a custom S900, two battery plates front and back so the CG is in the centre of the frame.
ezUHF for control with diversity (as I use Wifi remote to trigger 10 gopros, 2.4ghz is not a good idea)
Wookong FC
FPV cam and 5.8ghz for video.. divirsity RC etc
Gimbal is 10 camera with magnetic encoders, with dual role and tilt motors, single yaw.
As the pole with the cams is 700mm long.. takes off from trestles and hand catch.
Ok!
:blink
Quote from: Jumpy07 on Thursday,January 05, 2017, 17:00:16
Used for pro 12k 360 Degree Video filming
As the pole with the cams is 700mm long.. takes off from trestles and hand catch.
Not sure I would be willing to ';Hand Catch'; that monster!!!! ;D
Any more picys looks amazing.
Quote from: ched999uk on Thursday,January 05, 2017, 17:18:23
Not sure I would be willing to ';Hand Catch'; that monster!!!! ;D
Any more picys looks amazing.
The output from it is amazing I have seen some of Craigs 360 vids from it Think you need to post some links Craig lol
VERY strange day today for deliveries. Our normal mail arrives about 12:30
06:50 the letter box flap went followed by a thump of items falling to floor, had not heard a vehicle (which I would have) and by the time I got to the window, nobody in sight. Couple of bills, couple of travel brochures, and two packets of model gear from different places. Ident said Royal Mail, normal postage.
10:30 indeterminate Courier lady, private car, "Gotta parcel for ya babe..............." Item from GearBest (China) but came with Royal Mail labelling and from Cheshire, but she def wasn';t!! (either!)
11:45 Interlink 24 hr delivery.
A further Royal Mail 24Hr delivery, arrived between 13:45 and 16:45.
Assume first one was miss delivered and the person delivered on their way to work??
Anyway, the outcome was:-
Some "Walkera" type plugs and sockets.
A GearBest adjustable focus 5" screen Headset (another one as I so liked the first that I wanted another before they changed the design!). I used a cheap head mag unit lens this time to correct to my eyesight, which fits perfectly with no glue and can be unclipped for cleaning if required, like it was designed for it!!!
2 FrSky Variometers
And ten rolls of silver duct tape..................... (Don';t ask, OK?) :laugh: :laugh:
And the one thing I REALLY need, ordered from UK 18/12 and stated in stock.................... NAH!!
Quote from: Bad Raven on Thursday,January 05, 2017, 19:42:43
And ten rolls of silver duct tape..................... (Don';t ask, OK?) :laugh: :laugh:
Sorry I have to ask. 10 rolls of duct tape????
Just arrived ,something for the weekend ! Skyline32 board and buzzer for my 130 build and thought I';d try a different antenna on my Shuriken 180 don';t like the big mushroom one that comes with it. Got this wizard one bit shorter and more protected.(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20170105%2Fc0c543b87b588fbb5b89051389d62e96.jpg&hash=01002051b412ab140e8b6e99ad39363273ad0a10)
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Quote from: ched999uk on Thursday,January 05, 2017, 20:13:11
Sorry I have to ask. 10 rolls of duct tape????
Its nice to see that MacGyver';s still fit and well. LOL !!!
Quote from: Reman on Thursday,January 05, 2017, 21:08:18
Its nice to see that MacGyver';s still fit and well. LOL !!!
And he';s running a school RC club that starts 11 year olds off with 1/12th cars, which run on a special "for the purpose" carpet track with square drainpipe edging which all has to be taped together every week. (Quads and Heli';s come later when the extra dimension is not QUITE so much of an issue)
Quote from: Bad Raven on Thursday,January 05, 2017, 21:44:39
(Quads and Heli';s come later when the extra dimension is not QUITE so much of an issue)
add 10 crash helmets, 10 first aid kits, 10 full cricket pads.
postie dropped my 2 sets of Daldrop 4x blade 5040';s through the door earlier (only ordered them yesterday afternoon!)
havnt been a fan of 4 blade props till now, always found they made my frames to twitchy which mucked up the general handling but these daldrops are evil.
most people assume increasing blades increase frame ability which isnt always the case but with these my tough250 frame go';s from ground to "where the feck did that go?" in about 3 seconds. :laugh:
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F/wings Hornet arrived , going to cover it with 42 micron laminate, not recommended but the fpv kit going on it is very light so weight won';t be a problem. Fitting an 1806 / 2300kv multirotor motor so it should be quite nippy. ::)
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I got a replacement Dronlab lipo for the one I received with a dead cell
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Lots of goodies landing today..
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No import charges on the VRX order either :smiley:
Quote from: Revs on Friday,January 06, 2017, 15:06:35
Lots of goodies landing today..
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Is that an extra Taranis or an upgrade to your old Radio Paul?
Those XSR RX';s are tiny arent they mind the new XM and XM+ are even smaller I believe
Doug
Quote from: Dougal1957 on Friday,January 06, 2017, 15:09:36
Is that an extra Taranis or an upgrade to your old Radio Paul?
Those XSR RX';s are tiny arent they mind the new XM and XM+ are even smaller I believe
Doug
Currectly running an 18mo DX9 Doug. It';s always suffered from poor range (<150m) so I';m gonna send it in for looking at. But I like the extra features of the Taranis, telemetry etc, so I';ve finally taken the plunge. I';ve been reading Fletch';s recently posted thread which was both timely and helpful :smiley:
Yay, postie brought the 20amp little bee pro i needed for my F330, now i can solder up
Quote from: Revs on Friday,January 06, 2017, 16:11:46
Currectly running an 18mo DX9 Doug. It';s always suffered from poor range (<150m) so I';m gonna send it in for looking at. But I like the extra features of the Taranis, telemetry etc, so I';ve finally taken the plunge. I';ve been reading Fletch';s recently posted thread which was both timely and helpful :smiley:
Yeah i';ve had a Taranis for a couple of years now and seriously thinking about a Horus but will go pay Richard at T( a visit to see one in the flesh so to speak
Man I love the postman!
Fatshark Attitudes
New props, new pbd, motor bolts
Fx805 camera for my E010
Green spacer kit
Lipo bag, soldering iron and heatshrink.
Its gonna be a good weekend :)
Quote from: Revs on Friday,January 06, 2017, 16:11:46
Currectly running an 18mo DX9 Doug. It';s always suffered from poor range (<150m) so I';m gonna send it in for looking at. But I like the extra features of the Taranis, telemetry etc, so I';ve finally taken the plunge. I';ve been reading Fletch';s recently posted thread which was both timely and helpful :smiley:
What took you so long [emoji1]
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The new ssd flight controller rotorgeeks sent me one to test.
I have to say, if it works with dshot then this thing is beaut. It isn';t aio, if you want a combined pdb or osd fc then you probably want to get hold of the new betaflight fc, but at about $20 this is looking very good, no silly jst-sh plugs, decent gyro chip, ad card reader for troubleshooting. Motolabs cyclone is coming out my shrike and this is going in
Also some xsr and x4r silicone wires and dal cyclones to try out
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Quote from: Dougal1957 on Friday,January 06, 2017, 16:30:19
Yeah i';ve had a Taranis for a couple of years now and seriously thinking about a Horus but will go pay Richard at T( a visit to see one in the flesh so to speak
It looks a quality item, but I just can';t get enthused. Heavy, expensive and full of features I won';t use. I really like the screen and the fact that it';s at the top of the tx. If they did a cut-down version.. 8 ch, 3 switches and a knob, same gimbals, smaller and lighter, I';d be all over it.
Quote from: Paul01 on Friday,January 06, 2017, 17:19:24
What took you so long [emoji1]
I know, right :laugh: Was tinkering last night, I';m really impressed with everything but the feel of it.
Quote from: Cheredanine on Saturday,January 07, 2017, 11:47:19
The new ssd flight controller rotorgeeks sent me one to test.
ooh nice. What';s the SSD about? Not solid state drive I assume..
No mate, think it is just the name.i believe.
Btw you guys seen the new (cheaper)7 channel taranis? (Qx7)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Saturday,January 07, 2017, 11:58:40
No mate, think it is just the name.i believe.
Btw you guys seen the new (cheaper)7 channel taranis? (Qx7)
Interesting. At $105 it';s very well priced for the spec. Looks a bit cheapo though.
Quote from: Cheredanine on Saturday,January 07, 2017, 11:58:40
Btw you guys seen the new (cheaper)7 channel taranis? (Qx7)
Hadn';t seen that, about time too, I hate putting a Taranis in a small rucksack whereas the small FlySky i6 types are fine.
Just hope it is competitive on price because if FlySky get some more telemetry sensors going like vario, gps etc they will have cornered the value market.
I was looking at the downloads page on FrSky the other day, quite a few items I';d not heard of there.
Quote from: Cheredanine on Saturday,January 07, 2017, 11:47:19
The new ssd flight controller rotorgeeks sent me one to test.
I have to say, if it works with dshot then this thing is beaut. It isn';t aio, if you want a combined pdb or osd fc then you probably want to get hold of the new betaflight fc, but at about $20 this is looking very good, no silly jst-sh plugs, decent gyro chip, ad card reader for troubleshooting. Motolabs cyclone is coming out my shrike and this is going in
Also some xsr and x4r silicone wires and dal cyclones to try out
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I took your advice and ordered the ssd too! I';ve been running dal cyclones for a few weeks and they are smooth, but I am wondering about their weight. I';ve noticed my batteries are a little saggy with them and it could be the cold or it could be a high amp draw on punchouts. Would be interested to hear your opinion.
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Quote from: Elmattbo on Saturday,January 07, 2017, 12:39:25
I took your advice and ordered the ssd too! I';ve been running dal cyclones for a few weeks and they are smooth, but I am wondering about their weight. I';ve noticed my batteries are a little saggy with them and it could be the cold or it could be a high amp draw on punchouts. Would be interested to hear your opinion.
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They are pretty :)
Mostly run hq5x4x3, hq5x4x3 s-tip and racekraft 5051, I used to use a lot of dal t5045 tris but I found they were a bit more power hungry but gave slightly more too end at the cost of a little agility
Will see how these go
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Saturday,January 07, 2017, 12:45:45
dal t5045 tris but I found they were a bit more power hungry
Yeah me too. Good props but since upgrading to the Edge R2204 motors I';m getting a 100A draw on my 5" with those which is too much, hence getting those V1S PC props to try.
Quote from: Revs on Saturday,January 07, 2017, 11:50:12
I know, right [emoji23] Was tinkering last night, I';m really impressed with everything but the feel of it.
Yeah, that sums it up in a nutshell. Aurora 9 gimbals are suppose to be a good upgrade if you can find some.
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funny the t5045';s just came up, ebay seller emailed me last night saying they couldnt supply the colour I ordered so would I take green or prefer a refund.
I said just refund me for now as Ill re-order when they have them in again and I have spares for now anyway.
then the greens turned up this morning and the refund just after :shrug:.
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Bull nose?! That';s so 2015 of you!!
It';s funny how quickly things change in the world of mini quads. I saw a late 2015 interview with fga, Steele and charpu on flitetest the other day and all the leading edge stuff they were discussing then just seems so old hat now!
Triblades will probably go the same way in 2017!
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Not multirotor related and not what the postman delivered, but serious cash!!!
New kitchen needed (old one 15 years old and falling apart) OMG....... £10K!!!!
After they picked me up off the floor it sunk in that we paid nearly £6000 for the old one!!!
All spending on non essential items for the future on hold (must get my unfinished projects sorted pdq!!!).
The 4th Emax MT2206 1500kv motor arrived today to let me finish the F330, so all parts here and just soldering and wiring up to do
Quote from: Revs on Saturday,January 07, 2017, 13:00:13
Yeah me too. Good props but since upgrading to the Edge R2204 motors I';m getting a 100A draw on my 5" with those which is too much, hence getting those V1S PC props to try.
Test flew this afternoon when there was only fog, not rain,
Point 1 I don';t recomend this, it is disconcerting to be somewhere part way round a powerloop to discover you can not see the ground for the fog, you rapidly lose orientation and either panic or try and do it on instinct, this is not fun
So I found a couple of things, firstly I am running them on armattan oomph motors which have the torque for heavier props, I would shy away from 2204 completely and only use good 2205 at best, otherwise they are overpropped,
As expected the dal cyclones were less agile than my normal props (hq5x4x3, hq5x4x3 s-tip and racekraft 5051) and not sold that they produced any more top end although I wouldn';t say I was pushing too hard since i didn';t want to land (crash) in 6 inches of waterlogged grass. Efficiency seemed down a bit, I got the same flight time I would normally expect but as above I wasn';t flying as aggressively as I would normally
On the plus side, that lack of efficiency means it flies a lot smoother, I would think, with a good motor, these would be a very good prop for a beginner to intermediate and on the right track very good for racing. Intending to keep using on this quad but won';t be putting on others
I was out with the HQ5x4x3 V1S PC props this aft and I like them. They';re almost half the weight of the DAL';s and the response is superb. The DAL';s were giving me an overshoot which I couldn';t fully tune out. At stock bF3.0.1 PIDs it';s all but gone with the V1S. All out thrust is less but enough and the amp draw is spot on at ~70A. Also they';re crazy durable.
Also the new DAL ESCs are mint :smiley: and the R2204';s are really pokey. Cheap, light (25g) and particularly smooth, I really like them.
ASW28 GLIDER
Quote from: Jake Bullit on Monday,January 09, 2017, 21:29:11
ASW28 GLIDER
Hope you have a big field and tie the battery down well (oh and have some spoiler options).
Flaps and Southport beach[emoji6]
Quote from: Powernumpty on Saturday,January 07, 2017, 12:24:15
Hadn';t seen that, about time too, I hate putting a Taranis in a small rucksack whereas the small FlySky i6 types are fine.
Just hope it is competitive on price because if FlySky get some more telemetry sensors going like vario, gps etc they will have cornered the value market.
Just to let you know there is a thread on RCGroups forum where a couple of people are working on i6 telemetry. https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2486545-FlySky-FS-i6-8-channels-firmware-patch%21/page88 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2486545-FlySky-FS-i6-8-channels-firmware-patch%21/page88)
It';s still in development but there are screen shots showing gps data on the i6 tx screen!!!!
I do believe my new HMF U580 Pro frame arrived today including motors and ESC';s for my new build.
Stuck at work until 4 though :cry
A pair of FRSKY XM Rx';s can';t believe just how small they are 16.5x10.25 mm
Makes the XSR look totally huge in comparison
Quote from: Dougal1957 on Tuesday,January 10, 2017, 14:51:13
A pair of FRSKY XM Rx';s can';t believe just how small they are 16.5x10.25 mm
Makes the XSR look totally huge in comparison
Does it have telemetry? I guess not as there is no s.port
Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,January 10, 2017, 15:53:39
Does it have telemetry? I guess not as there is no s.port
none of the xm have telemetry, the xm+ is probably the prefered Rx, the range on the xm is shorter
Quote from: Cheredanine on Tuesday,January 10, 2017, 16:21:36
none of the xm have telemetry, the xm+ is probably the prefered Rx, the range on the xm is shorter
Agreed but for what this is for (an Armattan Bumper) it should be fine.
Quote from: Dougal1957 on Tuesday,January 10, 2017, 16:32:16
Agreed but for what this is for (an Armattan Bumper) it should be fine.
Yeah sorry should have clarified, the xm is probably for e micro quad, xm+ for mini
Quote from: Cheredanine on Tuesday,January 10, 2017, 16:34:44
Yeah sorry should have clarified, the xm is probably for e micro quad, xm+ for mini
No apologies needed mate you weren';t to know what they were going to be used for anything any bigger and I would be going for the XSR or X4r-sb rx';s anyway?
Set of brotherhobby tornado 1407 3600,furious fpv kombini and props from makeitbuildit.
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Behold! 63/37 solder...
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EDIT: This is the worst solder I have ever used. Barely melts at 300c. Simply refuses to solder on a PDB at 450c. Avoid!
A set of Hubsan H501S props (because I tried to FPV it in the woods and lost videosignal almost immediately after the 1st corner of our 250 race track).
think the Hubsan could do with a skew planar wheel antenna upgrade :cool:
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,January 11, 2017, 13:53:42
Behold! 63/37 solder...
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Delicious, can';t beat a bit of lead in yer pencil. ::)
4x racerstar 20amp esc
1x 8ch reciever
martek pdb
heap of 4 blade dal';s
various bit of wires
tx03 AIO cam
2x 4s 65c 1600mah lipo';s
4x 2600kv racerstar motors
and a new dilemma....
should I build my new design tough250 V2 or re-vamp my current pod-racer design....... lifes never simple!
maybe.... if I duplicate the order again I can fool the missus into thinking its just a duplicate paypal receipt of the same order and I can just do both!!! :hmm:
It';s been like a late Xmas for me this week. It';s been a cluster of orders from BangGood that have all been turning up together. So far I';ve received.......
2x MOY RXA2 receivers for some brushed builds I';ve been slowly collecting bit';s for,
4x Flysky X6B RX';s because they were cheap enough and I really want to revisit some of my earlier "Rats nest wiring" builds now I';m getting better at clean installs,
A shed load of various reasonably chunky gauge power wire,
Another 4 Aomway cloverleaf antennas because I found the last few VTX';s I';d bought were SMA and I didn';t have any spare aerials to go on them,
A (Large) handful of prop nuts,
Some FPV cam mounts,
A couple more of the 20A Racerstar RS20Ax4 ESC';s and 6 Racerstar BR2205 motors because I';ve found I quite like my "Built from spares" hex now and don';t want to rob bit';s off of it if I ended up needing them elsewhere,
More XT60U plugs and sockets than I think I';ll ever need,
And a pretty little Liantian LT130 frame because I';d found that my Realacc MM130';s motors were REALLY struggling with the frames weight. Despite being off work with flu today I managed to transfer all the electronics across as a pre wired clump from the 100g MM to the 32g LT frame in about 45 minutes, and it fly';s SOOOOO much better in it';s new home....... And all with only minimal snot on it ! LOL !
I also got a couple of packs of those crazy "Rainbow Rose Seeds" to give to my mum....... Mainly because the pictures of them look like some trippy as hell photoshop job. I just want to see if they can really look like this? :o
(https://s27.postimg.org/zfp7n2w7z/Rainbow_Rose.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/zfp7n2w7z/)
A fully Kissed 6 inch QAV-R
Quote from: Digit on Wednesday,January 11, 2017, 21:26:09
A fully Kissed 6 inch QAV-R
First time I';ve heard it called that!! :o
Quote from: hoverfly on Wednesday,January 11, 2017, 21:30:20
First time I';ve heard it called that!! :o
It';s the go-to phrase at RCG :smiley: Enjoy Digit, hope it works out. Me and KISS don';t get along :banghead:
Two FrSky XM';s and two XM+';s............... damn FlySky FS-A8S';s are coming off and going back to them, total rubbish (unlike most of their other gear which I';m very happy with)
An aomway switchable vtx with pigtail. Solves a lot of build headaches in one go!
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A few bits over the last few days.
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Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,January 11, 2017, 21:44:50
It';s the go-to phrase at RCG :smiley: Enjoy Digit, hope it works out. Me and KISS don';t get along :banghead:
I don';t like how I can';t have stick arming and airmode at the same time. I';m not doing crazy inverted spins or even use the full stick throw the majority of the time so I';m not worried about disarming midair.
Quote from: Digit on Wednesday,January 11, 2017, 23:23:34
I don';t like how I can';t have stick arming and airmode at the same time. I';m not doing crazy inverted spins or even use the full stick throw the majority of the time so I';m not worried about disarming midair.
I won';t go in to detail but I tried to get KISS gear working on 3 quads and after 6 months and dozens of hours/£££ wasted I gave up. It kinda ruined things for me and I didn';t fly for 5 months. I crushed my KISS FC';s in a vice, which was the most satisfaction I had from KISS gear :laugh:
Parcel Force actually on form today. First bits for the Bumper quad..
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Quote from: Revs on Thursday,January 12, 2017, 00:14:09 It kinda ruined things for me and I didn';t fly for 5 months.
Thought you';d been a bit quiet around here
Quote from: atomiclama on Thursday,January 12, 2017, 10:06:05
Thought you';d been a bit quiet around here
Yeah, but I';m back in force now ~~ 5" sorted, 6" under way and an Armattan Bumper en route!
DU BRO prop balancer. . :smiley:
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A plastic box of nylon studs/spacers/nuts/screws, dead exciting!
Received today at 130 in the air by 330
400 6045 Props :laugh:
Shuriken X1
Thanks to makeitbuildit.co.uk received my Furious True-D Diversity Receiver System,spare cover and menace patch antenna ~~
super fast too only ordered yesterday @ 3pm!! :beer2:
I got from Banggood,
2 20x20 micro FCC with inbuilt pdb (pikoblx clones)
4x racestar 30a blheli_s esc (not v2) though.
Flysky a6 tx
5 sets of walkera ladybird props.
1/4 cmos 600tvl camera.
Yesterday I recieved an eachine tx02 transmitter (not the camera/tx version,just the tx)
:smiley:
good old Mr Postman just dropped off my new frame and motors
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^ ';bout time you posted! ~~
2x 8 Channel Network Video Recorders (for IP-Cameras) from banggood, no PSU or disks but 8C NVR from about £22, madness.
A new pump for my central heating. Now fitted and system bled. We have heat again :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
No quad bits :cry
A bottle of IPA and some more 63/37 solder to try, this time UK made stuff. That Chinese stuff was shocking!
Quote from: Revs on Monday,January 16, 2017, 17:49:10
A bottle of IPA and some more 63/37 solder to try, this time UK made stuff. That Chinese stuff was shocking!
Chinese IPA? :o
Yay! Bumper frame (pre-built in grey)..
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But wait, there';s more..
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LuxV2 for the Alien 6" and a XM RX for the Bumper. Lumenier have really turned things round with the V2. SPI logging with on-board SD card, MPU6000, 5 UARTs, Dshot without modding, etc.
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,January 18, 2017, 15:13:09
But wait, there';s more..
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LuxV2 for the Alien 6" and a XM RX for the Bumper. Lumenier have really turned things round with the V2. SPI logging with on-board SD card, MPU6000, 5 UARTs, Dshot without modding, etc.
Agree mate, although betaflight f3 board may tip them, the brother osd for the lux still use mwosdbut good buy
Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,January 18, 2017, 15:45:57
Agree mate, although betaflight f3 board may tip them, the brother osd for the lux still use mwosdbut good buy
I';m using the RJX RROSD (RROSD clone with higher amp rating, 160A not 100A) for the osd and I';m getting on well with it. I think I';ll swap to a bF OSD in the future though, I like the idea of OSD tuning.
I';m not sure about the OSD hardware integration with the FC though. The MAX chips used for OSD are very prone to issues and I would rather be able to replace just that instead of the FC if/when it gives up.
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,January 18, 2017, 15:51:41
I';m using the RJX RROSD (RROSD clone with higher amp rating, 160A not 100A) for the osd and I';m getting on well with it. I think I';ll swap to a bF OSD in the future though, I like the idea of OSD tuning.
I';m not sure about the OSD hardware integration with the FC though. The MAX chips used for OSD are very prone to issues and I would rather be able to replace just that instead of the FC if/when it gives up.
To be fair I have been using mwosd for ages (microminims and osdoge), they allow tuning etc but for the mo am mostly using foxeer arrow v2 to give me battery voltage on osd and that';s all I want
Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,January 18, 2017, 16:04:45
To be fair I have been using mwosd for ages (microminims and osdoge), they allow tuning etc but for the mo am mostly using foxeer arrow v2 to give me battery voltage on osd and that';s all I want
The main thing I like and the reason I use the RROSD is the built in current meter and the fact that it';s plug and play. It just shows mAh used, current, flight time, voltage and RSSI. No calibration needed.
I have used the rrosd but recently tried the tbs powercube elite bundle - very nice
Came back from a few days away to an armattan scx200, tornado t2 motors, rotorgeeks ssd fc, and a GoPro mount. Sadly no esc';s yet so after a quick build session last night (5v integration on the fc from the outset makes things so much quicker!) the build is sitting there almost ready, but not quite...
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Quote from: Elmattbo on Wednesday,January 18, 2017, 18:39:03
Came back from a few days away to an armattan scx200, tornado t2 motors, rotorgeeks ssd fc, and a GoPro mount. Sadly no esc';s yet so after a quick build session last night (5v integration on the fc from the outset makes things so much quicker!) the build is sitting there almost ready, but not quite...
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Good combo mate,
Bfrc9 includes SSD target and flying nice for me
What escs you going with?
I';ve ordered a set of racerstar 25A. Props will be 5x4x3. Correct me if I';m wrong here, but i imagine that a 2206 will actually pull less amps for a given prop for a given kv than a 2205; the extra torque gives a better efficiency on acceleration and a lower amp draw. I haven';t got any telem to prove it, what';s your experience?
Obviously that';s balanced against the greater current to provide the added torque in the first place!
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Quote from: Elmattbo on Wednesday,January 18, 2017, 20:24:34
I';ve ordered a set of racerstar 25A. Props will be 5x4x3. Correct me if I';m wrong here, but i imagine that a 2206 will actually pull less amps for a given prop for a given kv than a 2205; the extra torque gives a better efficiency on acceleration and a lower amp draw. I haven';t got any telem to prove it, what';s your experience?
Obviously that';s balanced against the greater current to provide the added torque in the first place!
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I was actually looking in to this the other day, browsing motor performance at www.miniquadtestbench.com (http://www.miniquadtestbench.com). From what I can tell, yes a larger motor is more efficient with the same kv and prop. The other thing to consider is that the bell is slightly heavier and the motor has more power, so it';ll draw/regen more with rapid rpm changes.
Going from say a 2205 to a 2207 may get you 5-10% more efficiency. Then again, carefully choosing your motor can get you even more. Efficiency varies massively between motors, even ones of seemingly similar spec. The Oomph motor for example are in their own league for efficiency.
Actually that is a little oversimplified, whilst what you are fpgenerally describing is broadly true, there are a number of factors that stop that from being a nice simple rule
I use 5inch triblades, they range from light ones such as hq5x4x3 on which a motor like cobra champion or xnova 2205 2300kv is as effective as a good 2206 2300 and saves weight to kore heavy/aggressive which over prop the 2205 2300s, they still perform but are less effective and efficient.
I would say I can not tell the difference in flight between tornado t2, returner r4 and armattan oomph 2206 2300, the latter two have a better build quality, but otherwise they are essentially the same motor.
Lumenier 2206 2350 kv are interesting, they can handle the same props, but produce less too end but are more efficient across the whole throttle
Tried higher kv motors (zmx v3 2206 2600kv and xnova 2206 2500kv) both just give me top end I don';t use and are less efficient
The interesting thing is to look at the bf configurator and the p and r rates. You are commanding a rate of p or r in degrees per second, assuming we can all reach it then the difference between two quads is the time it takes them to accelerate and decelerate
Rolls for example are muscle memory, I roll my quads with the same p and r rate fine regardless of them being the cobra 2205 or armattan oomph, which suggests with the light props on the cobras I have the same acceleration and breaking as the heavy props on the armattan :)
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,January 18, 2017, 20:48:40
I was actually looking in to this the other day, browsing motor performance at www.miniquadtestbench.com (http://www.miniquadtestbench.com). From what I can tell, yes a larger motor is more efficient with the same kv and prop. The other thing to consider is that the bell is slightly heavier and the motor has more power, so it';ll draw/regen more with rapid rpm changes.
Going from say a 2205 to a 2207 may get you 5-10% more efficiency. Then again, carefully choosing your motor can get you even more. Efficiency varies massively between motors, even ones of seemingly similar spec. The Oomph motor for example are in their own league for efficiency.
They were my first choice but as with all new motor fads, they';re out of stock everywhere!
Glad to see my theory seems to add up. The other thing is over propping with aggressive props; there';s a fine line between powaaaaah and meh. If you sag your battery too much you lose rpm which sort of defeats the object. From there the losses snowball with reduced efficiency and much shorter flight times. I know Steele Davis suggests that there';s a sweet spot with ~2300kv and 5x4x3 on 22xx size motors and I tend to agree with him.
Having said that, I';ll give the 5x4.5x3 cyclones a whirl on this build as well, but they';re heavy little monkeys and my 2205 powered alien is definitely livelier with longer flight times on 5x4x3.
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those are great motors, the 25a escs are 30 amp burst and you won';t want to be at full throttle for long :)
You won';t have problems with cyclones, or more agrresive HQ tris or racekraft 5051 with that motor/esc combo.
What you will need is a decent lipo, with the most aggressive of the props I mentioned you will be pulling something like 80-90 amps at WOT in flight (you can cut 20-30% off the bench figures for flight figures) cheap lipos will sag with that pull
Thanks for the advice. I';ve got a bunch of 1300 graphenes and 1400 multistar racers to play with. Both are 65c and pretty good although graphenes have the edge.
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Quote from: Elmattbo on Wednesday,January 18, 2017, 21:21:17
They were my first choice but as with all new motor fads, they';re out of stock everywhere!
https://www.electricwingman.com/armattan-oomph-motors-2300kv-pair (https://www.electricwingman.com/armattan-oomph-motors-2300kv-pair) ;) in stock for now. In fact, I';m gonna grab some for the A6
BTW if you haven';t tried the HQ5x4x3 V1S PC get some, they';re awesome.
EDIT: :embarrassed I got the last set, sorry :whistling:
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The Fatshark 18650 Li-Ion cell headset battery case is a way of holding 2 18650 batteries to provide a 7.4V nominal voltage for use with existing FatShark gogglescase will fit into the standard head strap like the standard FatShark battery packs. This allows you to have a large battery capacity when used with high capacity cells (batteries not included). Batteries should be removed and charged via a dedicated 18650 style charger.
http://www.buildyourowndrone.co.uk/fatshark-18650-cell-battery-case.html
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New build for me, XuGong V2 foldable camera ship
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Quote from: clivesax on Thursday,January 19, 2017, 00:41:48
The Fatshark 18650 Li-Ion cell headset battery case
If they';d only gone to the effort of fitting the middle balance lead wire, I would have one..
Replacement Hubsan motors..£8 inc postage.and new upgraded GPS for the Naza ,no more waiting for sat lock..neo m8n...£20 inc post..
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Woot ::)
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Free battery strap from EWM, always appreciated
Decided to enter the Smart Watch clan, only £22 delivered and allows me to receive notifications, read and reply to texts, make and receive calls, check out the weather, pedometer, heart rate monitor, load and control my phones camera, control my music, and a few other things to boot.
Not bad, not bad at all!
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4 racer star 25A esc';s and a protective battery plate. Nearly built, but won';t be able to fly until next weekend. [emoji24](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170120/279238e1af0c2f2f080287b9296291ce.jpg)
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Quote from: PropsToYou on Friday,January 20, 2017, 14:29:55
Decided to enter the Smart Watch clan, only £22 delivered and allows me to receive notifications, read and reply to texts, make and receive calls, check out the weather, pedometer, heart rate monitor, load and control my phones camera, control my music, and a few other things to boot.
Not bad, not bad at all!
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Looks like a nice gadget, what model number is it?
A little JJRC H36 (e010 clone). Wow I knew it was small but not that small. Amazing how small this thing is. Just have to wait to test it ::) ::) ::)
Quote from: ched999uk on Friday,January 20, 2017, 17:27:11
Looks like a nice gadget, what model number is it?
It';s gone up in price very slightly since I bought it but to be honest, at still less than £30 you can';t complain: http://www.gearbest.com/smart-watches/pp_491481.html?wid=21 (http://www.gearbest.com/smart-watches/pp_491481.html?wid=21)
It';s not perfect and there are a couple of mild annoyances, but again, for the price, there';s no competition.
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Time for some micro quad fpv action :)
Going on tour with Ben Garrod around the country next month, new location (meaning new hotel room) each night so lots of fun indoor places to fly my E010 :)
servo from RC explorer the top notch Blue bird jobby
1400 kV brushless motor with a flocked bearing,sounds like it';s full of gravel.. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Quote from: PropsToYou on Saturday,January 21, 2017, 16:21:12
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Time for some micro quad fpv action :)
Going on tour with Ben Garrod around the country next month, new location (meaning new hotel room) each night so lots of fun indoor places to fly my E010 :)
Ive got mine hooked into my little mini ground station, a few have hooked it straight into the googles but if its wired "inline" the image latency can be a killer, you can definitely note a delay in the image on my GS screen when compared with the one viewed through my googles.
just FYi
postie dropped off my replacement racerstar motor and esc that replaces the fried ones I screwed in my podracer.
and with the four blade dalprops I picked up the other day I just couldnt resist testing the repair............. for an hour............ in the middle of a huge open field.......... I was bloody frozen :laugh:
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Quote from: shawdreamer on Saturday,January 21, 2017, 18:25:09
Ive got mine hooked into my little mini ground station, a few have hooked it straight into the googles but if its wired "inline" the image latency can be a killer, you can definitely note a delay in the image on my GS screen when compared with the one viewed through my googles.
just FYi
Just wire it in parallel to the vrx. As you say dont run vtx through the minidvr otherwise you will introduce latency.
Great little DVR though. Although you might need the updated FW from RCGroups as standard FW was cutting bottom 20% of image on PAL. So not good if your gps info is at bottom!!!! ::)
Quote from: ched999uk on Saturday,January 21, 2017, 18:33:43
Just wire it in parallel to the vrx. As you say dont run vtx through the minidvr otherwise you will introduce latency.
Great little DVR though. Although you might need the updated FW from RCGroups as standard FW was cutting bottom 20% of image on PAL. So not good if your gps info is at bottom!!!! ::)
parallel is how Id have done it if I was hooking it into goggles but you lose the ability to use the "playback" feature, just means you have to pop the card and slot it into your pc/tablet to have a watch though.
with it on my GS Its not such a concern cos I aint using it to pilot fpv ~~
Quote from: shawdreamer on Saturday,January 21, 2017, 18:39:12
parallel is how Id have done it if I was hooking it into goggles but you lose the ability to use the "playback" feature, just means you have to pop the card and slot it into your pc/tablet to have a watch though.
with it on my GS Its not such a concern cos I aint using it to pilot fpv ~~
I have 2 switches on my goggles. This enables me to switch feed to monitor between vtx, dvr and cam mounted on goggles to assist landing ::) Well it will when the switches arrive as currently just switch between goggle cam and vtx with cable swap to view dvr footage.
Quote from: ched999uk on Saturday,January 21, 2017, 18:33:43
Although you might need the updated FW from RCGroups as standard FW was cutting bottom 20% of image on PAL. So not good if your gps info is at bottom!!!! ::)
Where do I get the updated FW and how on earth do I update it? :)
Quote from: ched999uk on Saturday,January 21, 2017, 18:33:43
Just wire it in parallel to the vrx. As you say dont run vtx through the minidvr otherwise you will introduce latency.
Great little DVR though. Although you might need the updated FW from RCGroups as standard FW was cutting bottom 20% of image on PAL. So not good if your gps info is at bottom!!!! ::)
Funny as I just fitted an old prodvr I smashed months ago onto my goggles (ev800) I had to solder the inputs to the goggles motherboard/electronics but,I had to plug the outputs into the side of the goggles av in input.to record picture/what the goggles see,I have to switch the goggles to av and record the av input.
I actually fitted a new prodvr to my rebuilt 250 that I finally took for maiden yesterday but,the cameras lense wasn';t secured with a ring thingy and was vibrating so the pic went out of focus fast,on top of that the tx was on a bad frequency/band and was black banding all time.
Hopefully I get some dvr footage today weather permitting cos now I can hopefully record any quad I fly.
::)
Quote from: PropsToYou on Sunday,January 22, 2017, 00:33:56
Where do I get the updated FW and how on earth do I update it? :)
I think this is the FW I used: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35788376 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35788376)
I think you just unzip the file and copy the file/s to a bank microsd card then insert into the dvr and apply power. The new FW will be installed automatically but wait about 5 mins. Then reboot and select PAL and HD and you get full PAL recording.
Obviously there is a risk of bricking the dvr but in the same thread there are instructions to un brick it.
Hopefully that should help?
Good Luck and let us know how you get on.
Two long awaited orders landed at the same time today. From BG; some impossibly small (1103 10,000kv) motors for the Bumper, along with some 1g ESCs and a camTX. From GetFPV the 35A ESCs for the Alien 6" and some 19,000kv motors for the Whoop.
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Should have 3 quads upgraded and ready for action by the weekend :smiley:
Those 1103';s are tiny :laugh: look very nice though !
Quote from: iRobot on Monday,January 23, 2017, 13:59:28
Those 1103';s are tiny :laugh: look very nice though !
It';s hard to get across in an image just how small they are. Couldn';t help but laugh when I opened the box.
As above they are really dinky motors, a while ago Airtek were selling 18/18 2200kv motors, nailed on a foam chuck glider it was loony on 3cells.
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Quote from: Revs on Monday,January 23, 2017, 14:09:19
It';s hard to get across in an image just how small they are. Couldn';t help but laugh when I opened the box.
I got pulled by a guy in a car on way back from flying in park,thought he was asking direction.he god "you the guy flying the quadcopter in park" I thought he was a cop at first till he pulled out a micro,sporting the same racestar motors.
Yes they are tiny,he wouldn';t let me hold his quad in case I ran off with it.
:laugh:
Quote from: Revs on Monday,January 23, 2017, 13:42:52
along with some 1g ESCs
dunno how well the 6a racerstar v2';s compare but Im using 20a v2';s in my podracer design and despite them being shockingly cheap from BG there crackin esc, ran 3s and 4s with high c ratings through mine fo over an hour and theyve not skipped a beat or even show much heat build up which really surprised me given how compact theyve managed to keep them.
Good to know buddy, cheers :smiley: They';re supposed to be Dshot ready too. I guess I';ll see soon enough.
Quote from: ched999uk on Sunday,January 22, 2017, 13:37:17
I think this is the FW I used: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35788376 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35788376)
I think you just unzip the file and copy the file/s to a bank microsd card then insert into the dvr and apply power. The new FW will be installed automatically but wait about 5 mins. Then reboot and select PAL and HD and you get full PAL recording.
Obviously there is a risk of bricking the dvr but in the same thread there are instructions to un brick it.
Hopefully that should help?
Good Luck and let us know how you get on.
that fw works
just updated mine.
word of caution though, even after following the directions and everything appearing to work right the unit can still come on in its old screen format (with the lower section of screen cut-off).
before you go ahead and try to reflash again thinking something didnt work right, try switching between NTSC & PAL or vice versa, for some bizarre reason Ive found this gives the new firmware a little nudge and it starts to behave again with you getting the whole screen image you were after.
Quote from: shawdreamer on Monday,January 23, 2017, 23:46:02
that fw works
just updated mine.
word of caution though, even after following the directions and everything appearing to work right the unit can still come on in its old screen format (with the lower section of screen cut-off).
before you go ahead and try to reflash again thinking something didnt work right, try switching between NTSC & PAL or vice versa, for some bizarre reason Ive found this gives the new firmware a little nudge and it starts to behave again with you getting the whole screen image you were after.
Finally got around to wiring it all up today and works fine out of the box. No firmware updates and no image cropping. :D
Starting to order parts for a new build.
Today I have received 4 x Spedix ES25 ESC';s, now to decide which motors :hmm:
Finally I should start being able to get some proper indoor flying done with my E010 :D
(https://s23.postimg.org/wl1pgbojr/IMG_20170125_141344.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/wl1pgbojr/)
Quote from: PropsToYou on Wednesday,January 25, 2017, 12:26:53
Finally got around to wiring it all up today and works fine out of the box. No firmware updates and no image cropping. :D
even the newer firmware gliches once in a while though and crops the lower screen slightly I found, quick switch to playback mode and back before you start a fresh recording sorts it though ~~
x6 some fresh food for my Shuriken X1 and 180 pro.
Quote from: PropsToYou on Wednesday,January 25, 2017, 14:20:35 Finally I should start being able to get some proper indoor flying done with my E010 :D
one of my cats got mine :embarrassed
I was zipping it round the livingroom and she ambushed it from behind the couch, she';s been eye';in it since I got it so she was proper chuffed she finally got it.
still fly';s though, but is stuck in low power mode now so wont do flips :cry, shame cos these 45c batteries definitely give it more ooomph even on stock motors!
I had 10x micro USB 1s Li-Po charger boards waiting for me when I got home.
Doesn';t sound very multirotor related, But these things are great for any low powered items you convert to run on Li-Po';s. I';ve used a fair few of these over the years. The last one I still had from the last load I';d got went into my FlySky FS-i6 after I converted it to run on a parallel pair of 750mAh cells, But I even used one in an old duel NiMH cell beard trimmer when I dropped a single Li-Po in it (Going from 2.4v to 4.2v has made that quite a lively little beggar though. LOL !! ).
I';m thinking one of these boards will probabbly be going into my new i6X TX at some point, And possibly a couple will get wired up as cheap "In the van" chargers for the 750mAh cells I use in my Q80, Q90 and Aggress Mini.
Quote from: Jake Bullit on Wednesday,January 25, 2017, 15:39:43
x6 some fresh food for my Shuriken X1 and 180 pro.
I like those only have the one but good battery
Just some standard lipos today
(https://s24.postimg.org/45lng3r0h/IMG_0623.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/45lng3r0h/)
didn';t bring today but she did bring some goodies yesterday, parts for a new build ::)
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Motors for new build have arrived, now just need to see if I can be patient enough to wait for the betaflight board to come back into stock. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170130/1989a4bf01be2f80e2ef5ba8e359a332.jpg)
If you mean the actual bf f3 flight controller, hobbyrc have some on order
An eachine transmitter harness,it works nice at home,see if it works put in field.
Realacc kt100 brushless frame,nice little brushless frame,after measuring it,the wheelbase is more like 112mm.
:smiley:
Couple of r-line lipos,
Some hq v1s props
12v reg
Foxeer arrow v2
Xm+ (see pic with a 5p piece
(https://s29.postimg.org/ml0p849hf/IMG_0262.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ml0p849hf/)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Monday,January 30, 2017, 21:29:12
Tri mate
What motors are they going on? I';m getting a ~70A draw with the Edge R2204';s (2300kv). The OptiPower 50c sagging to ~13v under that load and these winter temps, though, I would think with a better/warmer lipo that might be more like 80A. Coming from DAL T5045 v2 prop the HQ';s really improved my A5". Less thrust but way sharper.
Mostly 2206 2300kv (armattan oomph, brother returner v4 and tornado t2, but for now fitted to cobra champion 2205 2300, using r-line 1550 and 1300 4s 95-190c packs, best battery by far, easily handles the above motors with racekraft 5051s, dal cyclones or hq s tips, I got he v1s for acro, lose a little top end but quicker response to change of speed (used to use the hq5040 gr tris but they have stopped producing so time to try the v1s out)
I';ve slapped some HQ6045';s on my Oomph motors for now but I haven';t been able to get a flight in yet (A6 post-rebuild maiden). I really hope these R-line can deliver cos I';ll be ordering 120A+. The Tattu 1800 75c really didn';t like it.
Which r line you got?
The 1550 outperform any 1500 or 1800 I have
The 1550';s bud. I usually run the Tattu 1800 on the 6", but in the past that was because nothing smaller could cope with what the HQ6045';s demanded with a 2300kv motor (had the xnova 2206-2300 on before). The R-line need to outperform the Tattu';s or they';re a waste of money as they weight the same and the Tattu';s fly for longer. I';ve been confident they';ll whoop the Tattu';s though.
Unquestionably my r-line 1550 outperform my tattu 1800 under load.
A barely used, less than 150miles, fully adjustable MonoShock for my Z750
Less than half price of a new one. Well happy.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170131/5733f28397d9c52126199f39b1713219.jpg)
Some motors and escs for my XuGong build too
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170131/e4cf3e13868c56c6e1d138e93d941aa3.jpg)
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Racestar 6a 4in1 esc.
:smiley:
4 x 1m(will need trimming down :smiley:) strips of LEDs to aid orientation, a prop balancer and a couple of little lipos for my e010 ::)
Nice to have fresh power
But my dislexea got the better of me for 20 minits or so
When it came to flashing the naze I thought it was spelt
Nase and couldn';t find it on the list in clean flight .
Eny way after 20 minutes I glanced at the bag it came in and there it was naze
Quote from: Revs on Monday,January 30, 2017, 22:37:33
What motors are they going on? I';m getting a ~70A draw with the Edge R2204';s (2300kv). The OptiPower 50c sagging to ~13v under that load and these winter temps, though, I would think with a better/warmer lipo that might be more like 80A. Coming from DAL T5045 v2 prop the HQ';s really improved my A5". Less thrust but way sharper.
Feedback mate:
I put them on my shrike, most of my quads are spinning 2206 nowerdays but shrike has cobra champion 2205 2300, it copes with racekraft 5051s fine but put the hqv1s on and it comes to life, agility goes through the roof, if you are spinning 2205 2300 (which I think you are at the mo) can';t rate them enough
That was quick :o
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Going to have some fun tomorrow ::)
Hopefully the right kind of hq props.5x4x3....also very quick from ewm.
(https://s29.postimg.org/rn7h1lijn/20170201_183639.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rn7h1lijn/)
Quote from: Vinny on Wednesday,February 01, 2017, 18:42:19
Hopefully the right kind of hq props.5x4x3....also very quick from ewm.
They';re a great prop, just very easily broken. I believe they';ve been discontinued now and replaced buy the HQ5x4x3 V1S. I';ve been really pleased with the polycarbonate (PC) version. They fly a lot like the ones you have there, just tougher.
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,February 01, 2017, 20:39:46
They';re a great prop, just very easily broken. I believe they';ve been discontinued now and replaced buy the HQ5x4x3 V1S. I';ve been really pleased with the polycarbonate (PC) version. They fly a lot like the ones you have there, just tougher.
Yep they are and they have been, hq are selling off remaining stock to resellers, but they were the staple of the best acro fliers due to the low weight, they can change speed much quicker than other props.
The v1s are the replacement for these, there are faster racing props (slightly higher top end) but for accuracy and agility those and those are pretty unbeatable
Quote from: atomiclama on Wednesday,February 01, 2017, 18:39:58
That was quick :o
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Going to have some fun tomorrow ::)
What motors and ESCs buddy? You need something very substantial for the 3D, the direction changes are hell for hardware.
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,February 01, 2017, 20:43:23
What motors and ESCs buddy? You need something very substantial for the 3D, the direction changes are hell for hardware.
Nowt special
LB20 and SunnySky 2204
Was running on KK6040 to start with but was taking over 50% throttle to hover inverted, and was a bit much for the motors changing direction. ::)
Might get some vid this time
Quote from: atomiclama on Wednesday,February 01, 2017, 20:46:59
Nowt special
LB20 and SunnySky 2204
Was running on KK6040 to start with but was taking over 50% throttle to hover inverted, and was a bit much for the motors changing direction. ::)
Might get some vid this time
They';re gonna hate you :evil
Seriously though, those are really not up to it. The amp spikes with 3D are huge. Many 3D quads are running 2208 or bigger with 35-40A ESCs. The windings on the SS2204 are quite thin and meant for 12A kinda load, they';re not even 4s rated.
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,February 01, 2017, 20:52:05
They';re gonna hate you :evil
We';re best of friends I';ll have you know. ::)
Nothing directly multi-rotor but one of these for the heated bed on my new 3D printer --> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122329697706?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122329697706?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
And a pack of 20 4-way Dupont shells for a bijoux project.
This:
(https://s24.postimg.org/s8qey464h/IMG_0265.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/s8qey464h/)
Did you manage to hold the pee in as you opened it? :laugh:
Quote from: Revs on Friday,February 03, 2017, 10:58:20
Did you manage to hold the pee in as you opened it? :laugh:
Blimey what sort of packaging are they using?
Quote from: Revs on Friday,February 03, 2017, 10:58:20
Did you manage to hold the pee in as you opened it? :laugh:
Barely!
Quote from: Cheredanine on Friday,February 03, 2017, 10:47:15
This:
(https://s24.postimg.org/s8qey464h/IMG_0265.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/s8qey464h/)
Oh I wish you would stop using postimg :angry: it';s blocked at work.
Going to have to wait till I get home.
Go on what is it? Another frame to build up.
Time for some fun
(https://s27.postimg.org/y5j320qcf/20170203_125735.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/y5j320qcf/)
Quote from: atomiclama on Friday,February 03, 2017, 12:59:49
Oh I wish you would stop using postimg :angry: it';s blocked at work.
Going to have to wait till I get home.
Go on what is it? Another frame to build up.
And ruin the suspense?
Dquad obsession (somehow feels appropriate):
http://www.dquad.nl/Obsession.html (http://www.dquad.nl/Obsession.html)
Brother hobby returner r4 2206 2300kvs
Spedix 25a blheli_s escs
Bluejay f4
Some props
Other stuff (voltage regs, arrow v2, tbs unify pro hv race etc) already delivered
Been drooling over that one for a bit now, where';s the jealous icon thingie.
Yesterday my brotherhobby tornado t2 2600kv arrived. Last night they got swapped onto my armattan frame (tornado t2 2300kv taken off that and put on alien 5) and today they had a test flight.
If they were a teenager, they';d have an asbo.
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Friday,February 03, 2017, 13:10:44
And ruin the suspense?
Dquad obsession (somehow feels appropriate):
http://www.dquad.nl/Obsession.html (http://www.dquad.nl/Obsession.html)
Brother hobby returner r4 2206 2300kvs
Spedix 25a blheli_s escs
Bluejay f4
Some props
Other stuff (voltage regs, arrow v2, tbs unify pro hv race etc) already delivered
Want someone flashing this frame round a week or two ago?
:smiley:
Quote from: Saleem on Friday,February 03, 2017, 13:52:52
Want someone flashing this frame round a week or two ago?
:smiley:
I may have said I wanted one, but they came into stock at Electricwingman yesterday :)
And you have no will power. ::)
2 Months later this arrived from china
(https://s28.postimg.org/qntdwtxix/IMG_20170204_134547.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qntdwtxix/)
So I can finally see what my all up weight is on my micro setup :)
(https://s28.postimg.org/jymugtc6x/IMG_20170204_134612.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/jymugtc6x/)
This spritely little fella,bobo 95 from banggood.
(https://s23.postimg.org/qr7utc46f/IMG_0029.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qr7utc46f/)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Friday,February 03, 2017, 13:10:44
And ruin the suspense?
Dquad obsession (somehow feels appropriate):
http://www.dquad.nl/Obsession.html (http://www.dquad.nl/Obsession.html)
Brother hobby returner r4 2206 2300kvs
Spedix 25a blheli_s escs
Bluejay f4
Some props
Other stuff (voltage regs, arrow v2, tbs unify pro hv race etc) already delivered
Hi Cheredanine, what do you think the Spedix ES25a ESC';s? Just got them for my new build but waiting for the betaflight fc to be deilvered.
this.......
(https://s30.postimg.org/efoksorp9/2017_02_06_13_47_08.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/efoksorp9/)(https://s30.postimg.org/w7077573x/2017_02_06_13_47_48.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/w7077573x/)(https://s30.postimg.org/qy9rn0e2l/2017_02_06_13_48_22.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qy9rn0e2l/)
most people are buying these for gimmick reasons mostly but this little puppy will be getting stripped out of its gaudy green waistcoat and transplanted into a custom 3d printed monocular setup with a fresnal lens.
must say the image quality is pretty dam good, hard to show it on a photo but should be more than sufficient to fly fpv with the right fresnal
Quote from: shawdreamer on Monday,February 06, 2017, 13:55:46
this.......
(https://s30.postimg.org/efoksorp9/2017_02_06_13_47_08.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/efoksorp9/)(https://s30.postimg.org/w7077573x/2017_02_06_13_47_48.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/w7077573x/)(https://s30.postimg.org/qy9rn0e2l/2017_02_06_13_48_22.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qy9rn0e2l/)
most people are buying these for gimmick reasons mostly but this little puppy will be getting stripped out of its gaudy green waistcoat and transplanted into a custom 3d printed monocular setup with a fresnal lens.
must say the image quality is pretty dam good, hard to show it on a photo but should be more than sufficient to fly fpv with the right fresnal
I had seen those and thought cool but not really practical but as a monocular nice very nice.
Keep us informed of your progress, sounds a great idea.
Quote from: Paul01 on Saturday,February 04, 2017, 19:44:00
Hi Cheredanine, what do you think the Spedix ES25a ESC';s? Just got them for my new build but waiting for the betaflight fc to be deilvered.
Hi mate,
So spedix escs are rebranded and sold as armattan for a start, so when people are buying armattan escs they are buying spedix with a different label
I discussed this briefly with Ryan from miniquad test bench. There is pretty much zero difference between any of the blheli_s escs on the market in terms of flight feel. I am running now 7 different types of blheli_s esc and I couldn';t say it makes any difference in the stick
Some have bigger caps on the signal line for smoothing, but since I have ripped them all off so I can run dshot, that makes no difference.
The quiescence (quiet time) between signals could arguably effect performance, many have the same as spedix, but none have shorter.
So really it comes down to price, form factor and amp rating
Since spedix cornered price and form factor is fine, I can';t see any reason to fly anything else (although be aware blheli_s is currently being ported to 32bit which will allow 32khz pid loops on bf (if you are running an f4 flight controller with the latest releases - because it will handle dshot1200)
So in summary, there isn';t a better blheki_s esc on the market than he spedix ones, but all the others are more expensive, that answer your q?
Quote from: Cheredanine on Monday,February 06, 2017, 14:41:24
So in summary, there isn';t a better blheki_s esc on the market than he spedix ones, but all the others are more expensive, that answer your q?
Perfectly, cheers fella.
Racestar 20a 4in1,you never know when it might come in handy.
:smiley:
Well, if parcel forces tracker is right I';ve just had a pair of 5000mah 3s packs delivered.
Now I just need the motors, propellers and GPS dongle before I can start rebuilding my hex. :)
A Mavic pro fly more package.
Actually yesterday, but out then so another red card and collected today........................ ;)
Eachine Aurora 90 - http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Aurora-90-90mm-Mini-FPV-Racing-Drone-BNF-wF3-OSD-10A-BLheli_S-Dshot600-5_8G-25MW-48CH-VTX-p-1114799.html (http://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Aurora-90-90mm-Mini-FPV-Racing-Drone-BNF-wF3-OSD-10A-BLheli_S-Dshot600-5_8G-25MW-48CH-VTX-p-1114799.html)
I bought the FrSky version (D8).
Charged battery on the provided charger to make sure it worked, then flown.
Battery is 2S 450mAh and claimed 80C!!
Once flown I then flew again on a 2S 800mAh 20C Zippy and the extra weight (45g against 32g) and theoretically lower C rating made little or no difference at all to normal flight, running without overheating to the motors so the brushless motors seem to deliver well.
Quote from: Rustydiver on Tuesday,February 07, 2017, 16:40:29
A Mavic pro fly more package.
When did you order it bud?
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,February 08, 2017, 13:02:11
Eachine Aurora 9
I received mine on Monday. Not transfered the bits over from the Bumper yet but looking forward to flying it. It';s a nice little thing isn';t it.
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,February 08, 2017, 14:07:14
I received mine on Monday. Not transfered the bits over from the Bumper yet but looking forward to flying it. It';s a nice little thing isn';t it.
Looks well made, ';course, I had to in the interest of providing a decent report fly it into a plant stalk I missed and cartwheel it end over end at least 5 metres, partly down a crazy paved path.... no damage! Mine was ARTF, bind, charge, set Tx and go. What are you transferring over?
And in today';s post, which I was actually for once there to receive, an Eachine DVR03 Camera System. 72 channel FPV 0/25/50/200mW, above 25mW only for when I take it abroad of course!! Built in DVR.
Hooked it up to a battery and inserted a 32Gb micro SD , and did three short recordings to prove it works, just waving the camera around by hand. Then a 30 second test on 200 (sorry OFCOM but only a test, had to prove it was functional). It runs and even in that time gets quite warm, all of it, PCB as well as aerial. 25mW output looks good and less heating load!
Now to set time, etc, etc.
Downside is its bigger than most (well it would have to be to get a MicroSD slot on it!) and so is not a straight swap into the tiny quad camera holders. Initially I am going to use it on a 1104 motored Diatone ET150 or 160, probably the 150 as as of now it has a metal cased early Eachine unit on it, and they probably weigh the same. It will be fitted the same way, loom bands :smiley:
Note, the Banggood website page for this camera has a frequency table that is typo';d with no apparent copy of the old ImmersionRC "f" channel frequencies, two lines the same. The printed info with it and their linked manual is OK (albeit tiny) so my first task was to enlarge and print the instructions from the link manual so it could be read more easily. Now in A4 size its actually useful!! ::)
Damn near dark here now its so heavy overcast so will have to wait for an outside daylight test.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,February 08, 2017, 15:35:47
What are you transferring over?
The Bumper is on a 2s setup. Racerstar 1103 10000kv motors and RS6A ESCs running Dshot, Piko BLX, Eachine TX-03, XSR and Bolt 500mAh 2s lipos. Prop wise the Bumper currently has 2" quad blades on, but I have some 2530';s to try with the new frame, though I';ll have to trim them to fit.
Was drawing 23A with the quad blades which is a bit much.
Delivered, fit and tested ~~ I';ve been long overdue a new one !
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi860.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab163%2FBazkelly%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20170209_150135.jpg&hash=603689cc9f83c5a55239afe2ef0faa52c641aa83) (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/Bazkelly/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170209_150135.jpg.html)
Quote from: iRobot on Thursday,February 09, 2017, 17:52:49
Delivered, fit and tested ~~ I';ve been long overdue a new one !
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi860.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab163%2FBazkelly%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20170209_150135.jpg&hash=603689cc9f83c5a55239afe2ef0faa52c641aa83) (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/Bazkelly/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170209_150135.jpg.html)
Very nice and legal .... What range can you get from 25 mw
Quote from: Jazzz on Thursday,February 09, 2017, 22:16:11
Very nice and legal .... What range can you get from 25 mw
Not to sure yet, I';ve only had a quick test and only flew out to about 100 metres. I was mainly just setting the channel for best reception.
I';ll stick a 25mW sticker on mine, then I';ll be legal as well ::)
Well, The new Racerstar motors and 8" props for my Q450 hex rebuild arived today........... And I';ve also managed to get hold of a stinking cold. :(
Quote from: JeremyE on Wednesday,February 08, 2017, 14:17:53
And where did you order it from?
I ordered mine direct through the DJI website it took 12 business day to get to me.
I have to admit customer services are a bunch off a**holes. I enquired when it would be dispatched after the estimated date one didn';t have a clue when the other just kept on saying in a few days.
But its here now. I haven';t had a chance off flying it due to illness and now its blowing a gale.
Got these monster motors in today,
(https://s24.postimg.org/8nn1bxnyp/20170213_111533_1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8nn1bxnyp/)
Prrrrooooppps ::)
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Quote from: Slobberdog57 on Monday,February 13, 2017, 12:06:17
Got these monster motors in today,
(https://s24.postimg.org/8nn1bxnyp/20170213_111533_1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8nn1bxnyp/)
Wow!!!
So, you';re upgrading the vibrator motor in your phone to a brushless job. Thats hard core !!!! LOL !!!
Joking aside, What are those little bad boys going on?
Quote from: Reman on Monday,February 13, 2017, 12:35:45
Wow!!!
So, you';re upgrading the vibrator motor in your phone to a brushless job. Thats hard core !!!! LOL !!!
Joking aside, What are those little bad boys going on?
These are going on a Rotoriousfpv Rip 120,
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Quote from: Slobberdog57 on Monday,February 13, 2017, 13:23:25
These are going on a Rotoriousfpv Rip 120,
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What motors are they,racestar 1103?i fitted some to a bobo 95,they seem to fly well on crappy 1s,will be interesting to see what they are like on 2s,if they impress me fir £26 i will buy more,and yea they are realy tiny they fit on end of finger.
:smiley:
Quote from: Saleem on Monday,February 13, 2017, 18:26:56
What motors are they,racestar 1103?i fitted some to a bobo 95,they seem to fly well on crappy 1s,will be interesting to see what they are like on 2s,if they impress me fir £26 i will buy more,and yea they are realy tiny they fit on end of finger.
:smiley:
These are the Rotorx rx1105b 6500kv for 2s or 3s 170g on 2s with 3020 props and 230g on 3s with 3020 props,
Had an initial hover with them last night and to be fair they feel really smooth coupled with the emax 6a bullet series on multishot.
Another Raven ::) they have a Pringles bug in them once you start......
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Yesterday I received this :-)
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Quote from: Paul01 on Thursday,February 16, 2017, 11:38:39
Yesterday I received this :-)
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I can';t afford one , i don';t really nead one, i just want one... ::)
Awaiting you review. ~~
Quote from: hoverfly on Thursday,February 16, 2017, 12:42:52
I can';t afford one , i don';t really nead one, i just want one... ::)
Awaiting you review. ~~
It feel very well made, just a pain in the arse with all the firmware updating before you can fly. I also had an issue of it not working with my HTC M8 running Cynogen ROM so i';ve had to flash it back to google play edition.
I did take it out for a quick test flight on my lunch and it flies very well, but you would expect that for the price, it is rather sedate compared to my acro quad :laugh:
That was quick
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session 5 mount arrived today ::)
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Where did you pick the mount up @nub
Quote from: atomiclama on Thursday,February 16, 2017, 19:21:46
That was quick
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Nice,,,, i keep looking at these, Quadcopters.co.uk stock them at 50 quid ! I';m tempted :smiley:
Quote from: Vinny on Friday,February 17, 2017, 11:38:34
Where did you pick the mount up @nub
from here Vinny http://multirotorspares.co.uk/gopro-session-hero-4-and-5-mount-qav-x/ (http://multirotorspares.co.uk/gopro-session-hero-4-and-5-mount-qav-x/)
good service and arrived quickly.
these arrived today ::)
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Poncey case for the T/X.
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Temperature Gun (with Laser Targetter). Now I can check motor, ESC and battery temps while hovering ::) , though its main job will be to set and keep my fish tanks at the right temp inc during water changes.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Monday,February 20, 2017, 18:39:11
Temperature Gun (with Laser Targetter). though its main job will be to set and keep my fish tanks at the right temp inc during water changes.
Well that';s how you justified it to the misses ::) ::)
some new goodies ::)
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Out goes Spektrum, where';s my headache tablets.
Never mind soon as you have replaced the gimbals and screen and backlight. Then upgrade the firmware, download manual , readme updates, you will be able to start setting it up and transfering models. Piece of cake you should be finished by September. ::)
Nah they';re not too bad. I watched the Rotor Riot Taranis setup vid (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f40mXxzU4hY) and had mine setup within an hour. Software was already up-to-date. Plus the updated battery they supply is fine, not had to charge it since the initial charge.
Whats up with the back light?
Quote from: trebor on Tuesday,February 21, 2017, 15:52:14
Whats up with the back light?
Early models they were a bit iffey, probably been fixed by now. I did think of getting one when they first came out but i didnt find the menu/interface user freindly , i was using a dx8, being a lazy old fart i went for the dx9. It realy gets up my nose when you buy something and then have to fart about replacing bits and tweaking it.
This put me off getting a 3d printer, luckily i got one secondhand and the previous owner had done all the mods. ::)
Quote from: hoverfly on Tuesday,February 21, 2017, 17:03:06
Early models they were a bit iffey, probably been fixed by now. I did think of getting one when they first came out but i didnt find the menu/interface user freindly , i was using a dx8, being a lazy old fart i went for the dx9. It realy gets up my nose when you buy something and then have to fart about replacing bits and tweaking it.
This put me off getting a 3d printer, luckily i got one secondhand and the previous owner had done all the mods. ::)
I must admit, I';m a bit lazy. I would love a 3D printer as I know nothing about them, I don';t know much about computers more like a love hate relationship.
Quote from: hoverfly on Tuesday,February 21, 2017, 17:03:06
Early models they were a bit iffey, probably been fixed by now. I did think of getting one when they first came out but i didnt find the menu/interface user freindly , i was using a dx8, being a lazy old fart i went for the dx9. It realy gets up my nose when you buy something and then have to fart about replacing bits and tweaking it.
This put me off getting a 3d printer, luckily i got one secondhand and the previous owner had done all the mods. ::)
But then, you don';t................
I have an early Batch 2 first few months Taranis, and its used several days each week to fly RC and all the time on Sims (just been on DRL).
Its original in all respects, the sticks are still totally slop free, the backlight works perfectly, etc, etc. I have currently 54 models (inc Sims) loaded to it, it has a Futaba FASST module to use up my old Rx';s. Not had a moments concern with regard range, reliably of link with Internal or External RF.
I have a DSM2/DSMX DX9, and its no more user friendly or logical to use, just different.
The only thing I don';t like with Spektrum is the choosing plane type and the failsafes. You have to spend a lot of money to be able to program your own failsafes, that" hold last command " its a killer.
Got my Cheap FPV Goggles today, just charging the pack to try on my tiny whoop :wack0 ::)
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Quote from: Cynabal on Tuesday,February 21, 2017, 19:55:31
Got my Cheap FPV Goggles today, just charging the pack to try on my tiny whoop :wack0 ::)
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I could do with borrowing that nice looking air rifle. Have just found pigeons nesting in my loft. Then found out they are getting in via chimney stack which is about to collapse!!!!!!!
I don';t thing anything is coming via post man for a long long time :(
Quote from: ched999uk on Tuesday,February 21, 2017, 21:05:15
I could do with borrowing that nice looking air rifle. Have just found pigeons nesting in my loft. Then found out they are getting in via chimney stack which is about to collapse!!!!!!!
I don';t thing anything is coming via post man for a long long time :(
Little buggers! yes it would make short work of a pigeon, you can pick up a pretty decent air rifle for cheap if you buy from Europe and you can have it posted to your door legally, unlike if you buy in the UK you have to buy face to face at a gun shop or posted to your local RFD, its a pretty dumb law.
Quote from: trebor on Tuesday,February 21, 2017, 18:38:31
The only thing I don';t like with Spektrum is the choosing plane type and the failsafes. You have to spend a lot of money to be able to program your own failsafes, that" hold last command " its a killer.
Selecting the a/c type just sets the output channels to their default switches, after that i swap them around as required. The manual is writen in american, which is nearly as bad as chinglese. ::)
I';ve always set failsafe to bind position for planks and for multi rotors set it on the f/c. Dont know why its expensive. :beer2:
- Acrylic sheets for my 3D printer housing
- Ceramic insulation wraps for my heater block
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- Hardened hotend to enable me to print carbon fibre or metalic filaments.
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Bag of 100 8mm nylon standoffs
A couple of tbs unify race vtx';s...they were like hens teeth for a while but seem readily available again.
he just dropped off the new Turnigy Evolution and Ia6c reciver
for my little sister
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Quote from: CHR1S on Thursday,February 23, 2017, 11:47:59
he just dropped off the new Turnigy Evolution and Ia6c reciver
for my little sister
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You might be a knob but you';re a good bro ::)
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,February 23, 2017, 14:21:03
You might be a knob but you';re a good bro ::)
Yeah but that Controller just looks Gay
Quote from: Dougal1957 on Thursday,February 23, 2017, 15:03:42
Yeah but that Controller just looks Gay
It';s actually very nice to hold. Feels a bit cheap, but.. it is cheap. Good tx for the cash.
they do look proper toy grade and gimmicky but all the reviews Ive read regarding them come across very positive, Ive been considering grabbing one myself just to see what their like after a few people have gave them a proper good workout and discovered the downsides for me ::)
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,February 23, 2017, 16:44:02
It';s actually very nice to hold. Feels a bit cheap, but.. it is cheap.
Reads :rofl:
Eachine ProDVR. I';d got the micro cam/vtx/dvr so thought I';d have a look at the forerunner DVR unit. Ordered and received in three days (Banggood). I have hooked it up for now from a headset with its output going to a screen.
Works well for such a cheap unit.
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Boomerang blades..?
Yep, off to try them, see what I think :)
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At least his quad';ll come back,sound off digeridoo!
:frantic:
Quote from: Cheredanine on Friday,February 24, 2017, 12:44:50
Yep, off to try them, see what I think :)
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Well they look feckin awesome! What are they? Pitch?
They don';t state the pitch and it looks variable to me, about 5030 at base and tip to about 5045/5050 in the middle of the blade
Very rigid, tons of power, good grip, needs a good tune, more prone to prop wash than my normal props, very accurate,
Definatley a heavy prop, wouldn';t put on a 2205 2300 as I would expect a hit on efficiency and responsiveness, gave me maybe 10-20 seconds flight time less than even racekraft 5051
( got the nylon/glass version, on the whole I like them more than I liked the rk when I first tried them, the rk grew on me so I will persist with these and see where I get to)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Friday,February 24, 2017, 12:37:06
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I';ve seen pics of these around and I';ll be honest I thought they were a bit of a gimmick. What';s the story/hype this time?! Are they any good?
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See above mate, only had a brief fly at lunch time (3 packs) but will keep them on for the mo
Edit: ok spent the afternoon throwing packs through these.
I can certainly fly as fast and as agile as I can with other props (I currently use hq5040v1s, hq5040 s tip, racekraft5051 and sometimes dal cyclones)
Had to adjust the notch filters a little and drop p a couple of points but they hold up,very well in flight appart from:
Prop wash - it isn';t major but can';t get rid of it, certainly more than the other props, I suspect due to the super stiff blades
Efficiency - slightly shorter flight times than the shortest I get with the above (rk) and slightly more voltage sag on punch or fast manouver.
Which leaves me with the question "why?"
Sure they look cool, but there is a cost to using them. I think in summary I won';t be bothering
Foxeer legend 1
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Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,February 17, 2017, 14:12:24
Poncey case for the T/X.
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looks like you need a nice set of gimbal protectors there hover lol, funnily enough i can make them too wink wink nudge nudge lol
saying that i think everyone should buy them from me so i can buy some more quad stuff lol
Quote from: Rommie on Friday,February 24, 2017, 22:52:33
looks like you need a nice set of gimbal protectors there hover lol, funnily enough i can make them too wink wink nudge nudge lol
saying that i think everyone should buy them from me so i can buy some more quad stuff lol
Thanks for the offer but, it';s sorted. Have printer will print. ::)
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This lot:
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No photo, but I picked up a SP Racing F3 Neo + VTX/OSD stack to try on the Alien5" on Saturday. Interesting hardware..
Had a couple of tattu 1550mah 3s from electricwingman today ~~
Quote from: Cheredanine on Tuesday,February 28, 2017, 12:11:07
This lot:
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What armattan is that?I was waiting to see a chameleon build by you...
Postie brought a massive bag of 9x4.5 props for my hex and for the Tcopter in build and a load of M3 bolts to put the tcopter together
Quote from: Vinny on Tuesday,February 28, 2017, 16:08:03
What armattan is that?I was waiting to see a chameleon build by you...
It is indeed a cammy (and a second obsession)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Tuesday,February 28, 2017, 17:10:21
It is indeed a cammy (and a second obsession)
Look forward to your build.Both on the radar for me atm.
Quote from: Vinny on Tuesday,February 28, 2017, 17:47:22
Look forward to your build.Both on the radar for me atm.
Also in there is an RG-SSD, electric wingman got them in stock, fc with 1.6+amp 5v reg, brilliant
Quote from: Cheredanine on Tuesday,February 28, 2017, 12:11:07
This lot:
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when the men in white coats come to take you away can i get your stuff? :laugh:
Quote from: nub on Tuesday,February 28, 2017, 21:47:51
when the men in white coats come to take you away can i get your stuff? :laugh:
lol doesn';t take man in white coats, a word with the missus will do it, she is just a little fed up with me building stuff
Once you get a lot of stuff the other half can';t keep track of it anymore 👍
Trust me I have so much stuff I can';t keep track of it, it isn';t the individual items she objects to, it is, for example, the lack of any space on the sideboard due to it looking like an f';ing aircraft carrier to use her words :)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,March 01, 2017, 01:24:41
Trust me I have so much stuff I can';t keep track of it, it isn';t the individual items she objects to, it is, for example, the lack of any space on the sideboard due to it looking like an f';ing aircraft carrier to use her words :)
LOL I hang mine from the wall in our utility room.
Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,March 01, 2017, 01:24:41
Trust me I have so much stuff I can';t keep track of it, it isn';t the individual items she objects to, it is, for example, the lack of any space on the sideboard due to it looking like an f';ing aircraft carrier to use her words :)
Yes, me too, I sit here in the "dining room" with the table full of stuff, the floor space between fish tanks full of quads, the hall piled with stuff to sort away from the Indoor last night, batteries to charge, and an ex- bedroom to tidy from the last building blitz before it can be used for modelling again. Then there';s the garage and a model storage shed.........Oh Dear............. :frantic:
Wife takes it all in her stride, I get more itchy than she does! She goes swimming every morning at 06:15, and as she says, THAT only requires a cossie, just as well really!
To Topic...............Got some new micro batteries through post and used last night, the size that traditionally is 200mAh. Have been using the Mylipo.de ones that are claimed 205mAh 25-50C. These new ones are claimed to be 220mAh and a straight 50C. (bought pack of five)
They certainly seemed strong running a NanoQX FPV and a Nano CPX Heli last night, but only time will tell, I ran one on the CPX for one minute over what the 205';s manage as a test and it had not sagged at all. One ended 3.85v at "normal" Tx timing and the other used for the extra minute ended 3.79v, checked with accurate multimeter.
For Info, Nan-Tech 200, Mylipo 205 and these "Chersoon" 220 all weigh 6g:-
More testing today hopefully.
Shim shimney shim shimney shim shim sheroo, I shim what I like and hopefully it';ll eliminate the play..
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Then DHL came..
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Just a TS100 for when field soldering is required.
Postman delivered a 3dr solo today... Which I was going to use to pass my certification. To be honest I';m not that impressed with it compared to my typical fit builds. GPS is mega slow to acquire on a clear night.
My ghostdrone 2.0 hits 12 sats very quickly, and the mobile phone avatar mode is very good although I don';t think the training instructors would like it lol.
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Five Hula Hoops, and No, I';m not trying to get fit..................... :laugh: :laugh:
Pretty obvious use, but a clue for the distracted, the light strings for inside are ordered............
I bought five big rings and one cut in half and rejoined makes a decent Tiny Whoop etc sized ring with a square drain down pipe joint as a base, while the other half makes a trad half circle gate with wire coat hangar feet.
Got to go, batteries are re-charged........................... ;)
::)
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Sorry for the non-multi-related post but I';m so chuffed with these!
some nice new orange props to try ::)
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Quote from: Revs on Thursday,March 02, 2017, 10:13:45
::)
hmmm..... I dont think Racerstar do big enough motors for that.....<checks>
Quote from: shawdreamer on Thursday,March 02, 2017, 11:58:12
hmmm..... I dont think Racerstar do big enough motors for that.....<checks>
Gonna have 186kW powering these ;)
thats gonna need some impressive looking ESC
Quote from: shawdreamer on Thursday,March 02, 2017, 12:45:16
thats gonna need some impressive looking ESC
You should see the lipo :laugh:
:wack0 :wack0
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,March 01, 2017, 01:24:41
Trust me I have so much stuff I can';t keep track of it, it isn';t the individual items she objects to, it is, for example, the lack of any space on the sideboard due to it looking like an f';ing aircraft carrier to use her words :)
🤣 I';ve managed to get down to 2 quads at the moment and frankly the utility room looks too tidy for my liking. Evenings are a bit dull too, I almost look forward to breaking something so I';ve got something to fix!
Anyway ordered bits today for a vrx overhaul. Tried out somebody else';s newer receiver and it made me realise my 18 month old nexwave is probably a bit worn out. New patch and diversity module on the way.
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A few bits
- Taranis
- Dominator V3 Goggles
- Immersion Vortex 285
Only problem was they picked up the wrong Taranis box and sent me one without a RX, so gotta wait before I can fly :frantic:
After a long break i';m starting again.
Quote from: FlyinMarty on Friday,March 03, 2017, 17:40:16
A few bits
- Taranis
- Dominator V3 Goggles
- Immersion Vortex 285
Only problem was they picked up the wrong Taranis box and sent me one without a RX, so gotta wait before I can fly :frantic:
After a long break i';m starting again.
Nice haul there flyinmarty,Im sure ive flown with you at basildon heli club years ago,where do you plan on flying with this?...do you know if the club is still going..just recently got back into it myself.
Vinny
Quote from: Vinny on Friday,March 03, 2017, 18:09:37
Nice haul there flyinmarty,Im sure ive flown with you at basildon heli club years ago,where do you plan on flying with this?...do you know if the club is still going..just recently got back into it myself.
Vinny
Most certainly did.
No idea if the club is till going, action park closed and I lost contact with John & Ronnie
To be honest I';m not sure where I';m going to fly. I have found a few Essex FPV groups on Facebook and i';m going to see if they are local and maybe join up with one of them.
Quote from: FlyinMarty on Friday,March 03, 2017, 18:14:08
Most certainly did.
No idea if the club is till going, action park closed and I lost contact with John & Ronnie
To be honest I';m not sure where I';m going to fly. I have found a few Essex FPV groups on Facebook and i';m going to see if they are local and maybe join up with one of them.
I might have ronnies no.somewhere,Ill give him a shout if I do and see whats going on,Id imagine most of the clublads would have a quad,when I got out of it,everyone had skyheros,discoveries and everything in between.
Sorry for off topic..
Yesterday I received menace raptor antenna and menace patch that were going to go in a furious fpv v3 diversity but will wait now for them to sort out the issues with killing the goggles
Which issue vin? I missed out on the v3 by a week lol been using the v2 diversty with a menace patch etc haven';t had any problems apart from battery life on the googles etc
There have been a few issues where the v3 shorts on itself and damages the goggles.Furious have released a fix for it,spacer between the boards.Im going to wait now and see how the fix works
Are you taking about Dom V3s?
On the plus side my RX just arrived 😁. Can';t complain about First Person Views after sales support.
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No,the furious fpv v3 diversity module was causing a short on itself in some cases in any fatshark goggle which in turn was blowing something in the goggles...lpo board,I have no idea what the lpo board is but thats what was being affected.There seems to have been quite a few cases reported on rcgroups which prompted a fix by furious fpv.
Quote from: Vinny on Saturday,March 04, 2017, 09:24:15
No,the furious fpv v3 diversity module was causing a short on itself in some cases in any fatshark goggle which in turn was blowing something in the goggles...lpo board,I have no idea what the lpo board is but thats what was being affected.There seems to have been quite a few cases reported on rcgroups which prompted a fix by furious fpv.
It';s a ribbon cable that burns out as it has 2 + traces but only 1 gnd for some strange reason.
Rotorgeeks SSD F3, super speedy delivery by electricwingman but unfortunately I couldn';t find header pins anywhere on their site :-/ so I had to order them from unmanned tech and they haven';t arrived, so I';m going to have to just look at it until Monday probably.
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Quote from: Vinny on Friday,March 03, 2017, 21:39:00
I might have ronnies no.somewhere,Ill give him a shout if I do and see whats going on,Id imagine most of the clublads would have a quad,when I got out of it,everyone had skyheros,discoveries and everything in between.
Sorry for off topic..
Yesterday I received menace raptor antenna and menace patch that were going to go in a furious fpv v3 diversity but will wait now for them to sort out the issues with killing the goggles
I';ve just been doing a fix for that... furious say it';s an issue with the two boards shorting together and they are using a mount to separate them. Fatshark suggest that all these modules draw too much power through the regulator on the goggles.
I';m midway through a fix with a separate power supply tapped from the fan balance connector and run behind the face foam to then power the receiver module via a separate regulator. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170305/e17979704db96b83ec1a6dbf88023c87.jpg)
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Lovely new receiver for my XuGong V2 build
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According to the customs declaration two phone cases value "2", they have some weird phones in China. :shrug:
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3d printed case for session(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170306/2a135fcbf5dc411b529d1134c7cbbb12.jpg)
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It';s so tiny
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Quote from: atomiclama on Tuesday,March 07, 2017, 07:24:00
It';s so tiny
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What';s that?
It looks like it could be a main board for a mobius or runcam...... but which version?
Quote from: Reman on Tuesday,March 07, 2017, 07:34:41
What';s that?
It looks like it could be a main board for a mobius or runcam...... but which version?
Pi zero
Going to hook up the camera to it, tape it to my quad and see what the recording is like.
Also going to check what the latency is like and maybe use it as flight cam for my plane.
But mainly just to play.
Ooooh, that explains it....... I was wondering why a runcam would need a buttload of I/O down the side. :)
At long last my betaflight f3 board has arrived :-) (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170307/848bc26b0e7e2ceeef44a4e2d223901c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170307/3ebf85ff25a0a6a8008a209ab6313af8.jpg)
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Some very nice stickers to stick over things :smiley:
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi860.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab163%2FBazkelly%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20170307_161940.jpg&hash=9cae477f063c82e55370c962480e8401f94a3a66) (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/Bazkelly/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170307_161940.jpg.html)
On the basis that one of these already mid Atlantic on its way for testing:
http://fpv-flightclub.com/best-quadcopter-frame/ (http://fpv-flightclub.com/best-quadcopter-frame/)
What the postie brought today was:
4x t-motor f40 pro 2400kv
Tbs unify pro hv race
Menacerc raptor
Lumenier lux v2
Bluejay f4 (which fc??? Panic)
Some xt60 connectors
A few other bits
Bless his little cotton socks
long or short?
that BF FC looks nice.
Quote from: nub on Wednesday,March 08, 2017, 13:46:16
long or short?
that BF FC looks nice.
True x varraint, (Tokio X), there are loads of good features on the frame, build thread will be done when it gets past customs
The bf fc is very fiddly imho due to pads on bottom and top and I am using a 4 in 1 esc which doesn';t suit it mate, will be one of the two above as I already have
The Lux is prettier!
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,March 08, 2017, 14:24:46
The Lux is prettier!
It is indeed, and has the strong/easy solder pads and the best gyro for quads and although I used the v1 for a few quads, not used a v2 yet.
The bluejay I have in 5 or 6 quads already, it is f4 and is a damn good fc
I think the novelty value for me would be the lux
Storm RC 3 axis gimbal.
Pretty happy for £48.00 delivered
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170310/e6483ed4a229a13416a1a597f8215bcc.jpg)
3D printed camera case for the Foxeer legend 1.
Thanks to PropsToYou, excellent service :beer2:
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi860.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab163%2FBazkelly%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20170310_154626.jpg&hash=90ccce0ce8bb5127d53f36081327657efa7de704) (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/Bazkelly/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170310_154626.jpg.html)
Will try it out helmet cam action on Monday if the weather plays ball :smiley:
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi860.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab163%2FBazkelly%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20170310_152346.jpg&hash=83d9b2bc88586e1497bef6b5e9a677e5ca0b6815) (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/Bazkelly/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170310_152346.jpg.html)
Posty brought........ NUFINK AGAIN !
Why is it that BangGood can get a parcel to me in 5 days flat using priority mail that costs less than 2 quid, But HobbyKing (Hong Kong depot) charge me 10 quid to ship a comparable size and weight package, And it takes 2 to 6 weeks to arrive?
These days, I usually only buy from HobbyKing if the items at the UK depot. On the rare occasions when I buy from their Hong Kong branch it';s because I can';t get something anywhere else......... But every time I still get p1ssed off with paying way more than the average HK to UK postage for a much longer delivery time. :(
Quote from: iRobot on Friday,March 10, 2017, 16:38:00
3D printed camera case for the Foxeer legend 1.
Thanks to PropsToYou, excellent service :beer2:
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi860.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab163%2FBazkelly%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20170310_154626.jpg&hash=90ccce0ce8bb5127d53f36081327657efa7de704) (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/Bazkelly/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170310_154626.jpg.html)
Will try it out helmet cam action on Monday if the weather plays ball :smiley:
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi860.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab163%2FBazkelly%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FIMG_20170310_152346.jpg&hash=83d9b2bc88586e1497bef6b5e9a677e5ca0b6815) (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/Bazkelly/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170310_152346.jpg.html)
Glad to see it all fits and runs well! Looks great all together!
Just 3 x 3s 1800mah Zippy compact lipo`s from HK UK these are for the Reptile S800 wing
Oh that poor lipo, what is that camera doing to it ::)
Quote from: iRobot on Friday,March 10, 2017, 16:38:00
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Cuddles, spooning, reproduction :laugh:
Some food for my 5" and a brain for my 6"..
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Really nicely made FC this (Omnibus F4 Pro V3)
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Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,March 14, 2017, 10:22:09
Some food for my 5" and a brain for my 6"..
Really nicely made FC this Omnibus
Revs...I think you have a minor case of GAS (Gear Addiction Syndrome)... ;D
Quote from: JeremyE on Tuesday,March 14, 2017, 10:29:32
Revs...I think you have a minor case of GAS (Gear Addiction Syndrome)... ;D
:laugh: I';m not a patch on Cheredanine!
Erm...
Tokio x, cicada 35a 4in1
Dunno what you mean
(https://s9.postimg.org/vfbla6cd7/IMG_0295.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vfbla6cd7/)
4 by Tornado T2 motors and 4 x Spedix 30a esc';s and an E3d V6 hotend yesterday was Alloy corners and a couple of sheets of PEI for a new Delta Printer?
Doug
More goodies from EWM. Some Spedix 25';s to upgrade my mates quad to Dshot. R4';s for my 5". Some HQ5040x4 V1S PC';s and a TBS VTX for my 6"
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Also some pink props for Chris'; girly quad.
Woke up at 4 this morning feeling like sh1t, So I didn';t go into work.
Up until around 11 I was just slumping about in the house and feeling sorry for myself, Then posty turned up.......... So I continued to slump about the house and feel sorry for myself, But now with some new toys. :)
It wasn';t much, But it cheered up an otherwise miserable day.
Todays haul was a couple of mini VTX';s, A Diatone SP2 V1 VTX, A cheap 2 axis gimbal to replace the servo pan and tilt mount on my 450 hex, And an Eken H9R action cam to put on it. Video quality isn';t particularly impressive, But it';s still watchable, And it was cheap enough at 41 quid (From BangGood).
I really must get around to finishing this 450. It';s going to be a fun toy when it';s done. I just need to get motivated and put the final few hours into soldering everything up and fitting all the bit';s together properly......... Then comes the thread locking !!!!! You wouldn';t believe how many bloody allen screws I';ve fitted in this build. I just tried a quick tally and lost count in the mid 80';s !!!!!! All them will need to come out for a dab of loctite after the first test hover. :(
A 17 plate vauxhall Astra 1.5 Turbo SRi ~~
nice1 ::)
but how the hell did he get that through your letterbox? hehe
Quote from: nub on Thursday,March 16, 2017, 00:13:49
nice1 ::)
but how the hell did he get that through your letterbox? hehe
:laugh:
No pic DB?
Quote from: DarkButterfly on Wednesday,March 15, 2017, 23:45:03
A 17 plate vauxhall Astra 1.5 Turbo SRi ~~
You can rev the bo££ocks off it but it will never take off. :rofl: (organic flight controller)
Quote from: DarkButterfly on Wednesday,March 15, 2017, 23:45:03
A 17 plate vauxhall Astra 1.5 Turbo SRi ~~
how fast does it go, how much drive time do you get out of a full tank, are they hard to control, how much did it cost you? :laugh:
this has just arrived but nothing to put it on, hmmm guess i';m going to have to buy a new frame etc for it hehe
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For quads
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Not for quads
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Think you will like the Gimbals Ewan especially if they are anything like the Horus ones.
Doug
Hmm, that might mean that my M9';s are on the way. Ordered about a months ago.
Meanwhile..
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Fire red PLA and some PLA+ to try
We all ordering m9 from china?
Quote from: Cheredanine on Friday,March 17, 2017, 12:54:59
We all ordering m9 from china?
Ordered from t9, not sure about Fletch.
Edit: Just spoke to t9, mine are due in to them on Monday. They have a second batch coming on Friday and that will clear their backorders.
Quote from: Revs on Friday,March 17, 2017, 11:29:34
Hmm, that might mean that my M9';s are on the way. Ordered about a months ago.
Meanwhile..
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Fire red PLA and some PLA+ to try
Rigid stink more like. worst company on the planet, all spin and hype. :sick:
Time to start running again
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Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,March 17, 2017, 13:05:48
Rigid stink more like. worst company on the planet, all spin and hype. :sick:
Best stuff I';ve tried so far. Prints mint even on my sloppy stock delta.
Astra through the post too large? PAH!.....today I received a 100 foot high Lighthouse.....................
(1/148 for N Gauge) ::)
Hooray, Hooray my Reptile Sky shadow S800 wing arrived with motor and servo`s :smiley:
Boo, ther plywood part of the motor mount is snapped in half :angry:
good point, it`s the newer version with better magnets on battery hatch, and has the 3 axis stabilizer should i choose to use it :cool:
Im sure i can make a new bit of plywood
pah, Astra';s and lighthouse';s
you all think so tiny.
only today I received atleast 20-30yrs of guaranteed stress and car bodywork/repairs through my door.
........... the missus full driving license just showed up :cry
not even the 4in1 esc, rx and final electronics for my vice versa build turning up at the sametime could take the edge off the terror I and in all honesty the rest of the UK';s current road users should now be feeling.
Quote from: shawdreamer on Friday,March 17, 2017, 15:40:47
pah, Astra';s and lighthouse';s
you all think so tiny.
only today I received atleast 20-30yrs of guaranteed stress and car bodywork/repairs through my door.
........... the missus full driving license just showed up :cry
not even the 4in1 esc, rx and final electronics for my vice versa build turning up at the sametime could take the edge off the terror I and in all honesty the rest of the UK';s current road users should now be feeling.
Not to mention the added insurance costs lol
Quote from: Revs on Friday,March 17, 2017, 13:27:31
Best stuff I';ve tried so far. Prints mint even on my sloppy stock delta.
I had to return mine it was crap, since then i';ve use Ice fillaments slightly modified to make it tougher. Prints superbly over a wide temp range,and best of all it';s CHEAPER. :o
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,March 17, 2017, 16:03:57
I had to return mine it was crap, since then i';ve use Ice fillaments slightly modified to make it tougher. Prints superbly over a wide temp range,and best of all it';s CHEAPER. :o
Was it PLA? cos that';s all I';ve tried from them. Colours were all nice at 190-200*c but the transparent needed a bit more heat. Got some TPU and PET-G samples to have a go with too. But yeah the PLA is great IMO, especially this red.
The rigid Ink was pla black, it had a very narrow temp band and low plate adhesion (print bite)
The Ice stuff i';ve used is the black, natural, pearly white and white. The natural is wonderful and very strong all of them self release when they cool.
(https://s29.postimg.org/f0svgvvxv/PA060060.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/f0svgvvxv/)
Great portable toilet, can be taken to the flying field, for emergencies.
Quote from: Dougal1957 on Thursday,March 16, 2017, 18:45:46
Think you will like the Gimbals Ewan especially if they are anything like the Horus ones.
Doug
If i could find good props I';d be even happier!
Gonna charge the lipos this weekend and try and get out during the week with which few props I have left !
You running a Horus Doug?
A 45 degree sma adaptor... still waiting for a tbs unify pro and patch antenna which is on the slow boat from Hong Kong. Even Banggood is quicker than tbs shipping!
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Got some 9" folding prop parts from HobbyKing for my 450 hex. The hubs seen pretty good, but the blades feel REALLY cheap and plasticy.
On the plus side, I may be able to have a stab at dynamically balancing them (Like I used to with RC heli blades) as well as the more usual static balancing.
"Today" being two days ago (catching up after family event), another "Whoopee" Quad frame, a 110mm ducted X.
(https://oscarliang.com/ctt/uploads/2016/08/whoopee-tiny-whoop-inductrix-8.5mm-micro-quad-frame-build-finish-angle.jpg)
Mine uses bigger props that fit just into the duct flare, Dark Edition motors, and the FC/RX board is completely fitted into the under cage. Not best suited for aero but for Sport Hall/Home/Garden "racing" it is excellent, and with 550mAh 1S can fly FPV for FAR longer than an Inductrix/E010/etc with plenty of climb power.
Oscar Liang (Designer) has ceased making and as I';m still hovering over buying a 3D printer, so I had it printed for me by Multirotorspares, very rapid service, decent price, little to do to fettle the raw moulding. ~~
Then yesterday I was given :-
(https://hobbyking.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/565x414/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/0/105775s1.jpg)
I have the earlier EFX Racer and it really is excellent. Fast on 3S, 4S capable and yet can float around if required, slope soars well.
The EFXtra has more power, a bigger battery space, reduced wingspan for increased roll rate (not that the original was lacking really) AND a replacement canopy/windshield for FPV.
Not sure about using FPV on a plane that can easily go into three figures MPH though, but we';ll see............ :o
Nice plane.Never had a wing of any description but that has piqued my interest.
Been looking forward to getting these!
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Another Kodak SP 360 4K and a Triple Camera Mount.
Should stitch at 5.5k with huge overlap.. I am going to try this on the Inspire on a short pole.
This lot arrived today, Swift 2, 2000kv cobras, 1800mah 4s tattu';s (bigger than i thought should have got 1550?) gonna try slinging some 6" props.
(https://s14.postimg.org/iw0ktk77x/20170321_183230_HDR.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/iw0ktk77x/)
An unusually large assortment today, most not MR related, but some Dark Edition 8.5';s for another Whoopee Quad as previous post of mine.
Also, have rec';d, bought batteries and installed the Banggood sourced coloured LED light strings for my improvised indoor course Hoops and Loops. So far have done three Hoops, which just placed close for a photo look like:-
(https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atomic-album.com%2FshowPic.php%2F22727%2FHoops_Hoops%2520001_Web.jpg&hash=1657c993f5620105e13b9536983fbbcb0c4f6153)
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As usual the flouro and lit up colour washes out a bit in photos, they are really decently bright and deep coloured, with White LED in the yellow, Green LED in the green, and Mauve LED in the Pink hoops.
Let the CHAOS begin...................... :evil
And an order is about to be placed for the rest now I know they work OK. Both complete loops and two hanging door frame inverted half hoops.
The full course will go from my dining room (lit) through the hall and lounge (unlit apart from the hoops) and round the lit conservatory to return. :smiley:
Quote from: Cynabal on Tuesday,March 21, 2017, 18:44:51
1800mah 4s tattu';s (bigger than i thought should have got 1550?)
They';re light for an 1800, perfect for learning.
I did the indoor lit gates thing just after I received the e010, just used some smd strips stuck to some ptfe filament tubing I had spare.
set em up in the hall, was pretty chuffed with the result then the missus walked in with arms full of shopping bags, looked down at the gates.... looked up at me.... looked down again.... glared back at me............ I never did it again. :(
Quote from: shawdreamer on Wednesday,March 22, 2017, 09:17:44
I did the indoor lit gates thing just after I received the e010, just used some smd strips stuck to some ptfe filament tubing I had spare.
set em up in the hall, was pretty chuffed with the result then the missus walked in with arms full of shopping bags, looked down at the gates.... looked up at me.... looked down again.... glared back at me............ I never did it again. :(
Did she make it through the gates without the bags touching tho matey? :laugh:
Quote from: shawdreamer on Wednesday,March 22, 2017, 09:17:44
I did the indoor lit gates thing just after I received the e010, just used some smd strips stuck to some ptfe filament tubing I had spare.
set em up in the hall, was pretty chuffed with the result then the missus walked in with arms full of shopping bags, looked down at the gates.... looked up at me.... looked down again.... glared back at me............ I never did it again. :(
Shame.......... My wife had to move a door hanger half loop this morning to get at the printer paper in the unit behind where it was leaning, looked more closely at it, and puzzled, said "no lights in this one yet then?" ~~
I';d only ordered three sets as I didn';t know if they';d be bright enough, they are and I have!
OK to today. Post Lady came and went and came back a minute later...to deliver a holiday brochure, then half an hour later a Tranny (VAN!!) screamed to a halt outside, out she jumped while the driver turned it round, and delivered............
Two LiPo';s for the Aurora 90. These were on pre-order from mid Feb and were then finally shipped on 6th March, so I was just beginning to think they should have arrived........
Gaoneng 2S 450 mAh claimed to be 80-160C !!
If the Packaging and Instruction/Warning material/multi colour printing standard is anything to go by, they should be OK, especially as their boxes would probably survive a very large impact, being unmarked after travelling China/Seychelles/Sweden/UK!
No time now to put them on a charger but had to laugh at the box end line artwork of a quad and the words:-
NO. 1 IN THE SAFETY EVER
Glad that';s sorted then! :rolleyes:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Thursday,March 23, 2017, 12:36:19
Gaoneng 2S 450 mAh claimed to be 80-160C !!
Swap out those JSTs mate they';re only good for 5-10A. XT30s are great.
received 4 more 1550mah tattu lipos from eletricwingman ~~ starting to love these batteries :laugh:
some GOLD motors for Tiny Whoop/Inductrix
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Quote from: Revs on Thursday,March 23, 2017, 13:01:29
Swap out those JSTs mate they';re only good for 5-10A. XT30s are great.
Yes, thanks, I know, I had hysterics a while back when "a well known name" was selling 60-120C 1500mAh 4S with red JST!
I think that the C claim for these is greatly exaggerated, and the motors on the Aurora are only 1104s, might just sneak it!
HP Proliant DL380 G5
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My old ubuntu storage box was starting to develop problems, so needed updating.
When I started looking at the cost of parts it was getting silly. Then it dawned on me to get an old server.
Wow so much kit for £100 don';t know why I ever bothered with a desktop PC in the first place. Might get another one just for the hell of it ::) Hmm compile farm here I come.
Quote from: atomiclama on Friday,March 24, 2017, 07:47:12
HP Proliant DL380 G5
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My old ubuntu storage box was starting to develop problems, so needed updating.
When I started looking at the cost of parts it was getting silly. Then it dawned on me to get an old server.
Wow so much kit for £100 don';t know why I ever bothered with a desktop PC in the first place. Might get another one just for the hell of it ::) Hmm compile farm here I come.
Only Issue I have ever had with things like that is the Noise they make they are extremely loud hence mine are in a 19inch cabinet in the detached Garage.
Quote from: Dougal1957 on Friday,March 24, 2017, 09:44:22
Noise they make they are extremely loud
Yeah got a bit of a shock when it started up. But then it settled down and wasn';t too bad, not much loader than the PC it is replacing.
It';s destined for the cellar, or the garage if I can get a network cable out there. Be interesting to see how much juice it takes.
Nice new RoboxDual RBX02 3D printer ::)
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Not really the postie, more a work colleague..
Happy with it for a hundred quid, even if it is white!
(https://s29.postimg.org/wfjayyvj7/taranis.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/wfjayyvj7/)
Quote from: Mr Finch on Friday,March 24, 2017, 12:39:43
Not really the postie, more a work colleague..
Happy with it for a hundred quid, even if it is white!
(https://s29.postimg.org/wfjayyvj7/taranis.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/wfjayyvj7/)
Now for the learning curve on setting it up LOL
You will grow to love it tho if any of the other FrSky tx';s are to go by.
Picked up a set of skyzone v2 while they are on sale.Very impressed with the image quality at the moment.I intend doing the faceplate mod for 2 reasons,the image is perfect if the goggles were a couple of mm further away from my eyes and also these will 100% need the fan as they are fogging up after a minute or so.Ive yet to try them outside,that will have to wait until the morning.I will have to get the clips printed for the mod off someone who has a printer.I have read about bad qc on this product so will have to see how they go but for now,very happy with them
(https://s27.postimg.org/qwudcpa67/20170325_132554.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qwudcpa67/)
Vinny I have that very setup ~~ also I can print you the faceplate clips and joystick mod ;)
Sounds good hozza.Would it be ok to contact you once ive ordered the faceplate etc.How difficult was the joystick mod?I was just going to leave it once I was happy with settings but im guessing there is a very good chance of them resetting
New toy alert
postie brought my second wing the Turnigy Tek -sumo 900 with metal gear servo`s and 35amp hobbyking esc............happy days
(https://s10.postimg.org/9rxuja0lh/Tek_sumo.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9rxuja0lh/)
Not bought a frame for a while so I thought sod it. Obsession V2 and Spedix 30A';s..
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Lots of stuff for me to start building :wack0
Only problem is Im moving house so wont be able to start for a few weeks :waiting:
But at least I have time to get the rest of the kit in :smiley:
(https://s16.postimg.org/t0zfbuikx/IMG_20170328_142531.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/t0zfbuikx/)
Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,March 28, 2017, 11:39:23
Not bought a frame for a while so I thought sod it. Obsession V2 and Spedix 30A';s..
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Whoop whoop
What motors mate?
Quote from: Rock Hermit on Tuesday,March 28, 2017, 14:37:16
Lots of stuff for me to start building :wack0
Only problem is Im moving house so wont be able to start for a few weeks :waiting:
But at least I have time to get the rest of the kit in :smiley:
(https://s16.postimg.org/t0zfbuikx/IMG_20170328_142531.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/t0zfbuikx/)
Wasn';t going to post until I had all my stuff but after seeing your picture, couldn';t resist
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Tuesday,March 28, 2017, 14:45:35
Whoop whoop
What motors mate?
Motors and FC wise I';m not sure. I';m having issues with both my kwads at the mo. On the 5" since fitting R4';s and on the 6" since fitting the Omnibus. So until I';ve sorted them I';m holding off making a decision.
Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,March 28, 2017, 16:28:42
Motors and FC wise I';m not sure. I';m having issues with both my kwads at the mo. On the 5" since fitting R4';s and on the 6" since fitting the Omnibus. So until I';ve sorted them I';m holding off making a decision.
Tokio is flying best motors I have and had no issues at all with lux v2 mate
Quote from: Cheredanine on Tuesday,March 28, 2017, 17:09:53
Tokio is flying best motors I have and had no issues at all with lux v2 mate
Yeah the V2 is mint, but I swapped it out for the the Omnibus to get the OSD and now it flies like a sack of crap and it won';t tune out, even with those AV buffers. Gonna have to take the Neo out of the 5" too because Dom isn';t supporting it, hardware issues and no FW. Been a bad couple of weeks, bit fed up :( Not had so many issue since I tried KISS.
On the plus side the Robox is feckin awesome so I';ve been printing like mad.
Quote from: Harty on Tuesday,March 28, 2017, 15:13:42
Wasn';t going to post until I had all my stuff but after seeing your picture, couldn';t resist
Bet we both ordered from EWM and are waiting for the same parts :laugh:
Quote from: Rock Hermit on Tuesday,March 28, 2017, 20:51:03
Bet we both ordered from EWM and are waiting for the same parts [emoji23]
Haha not far off! I am also waiting for next month';s wages.... waiting for subs stuff from EWM and getting my FC and a couple of bits from elsewhere.
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i got my stufffffffffff can';t wait to put it on :)
camera
168 Degree Wide Angle 800TVL
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vtx-rx
200mw
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prop
dys XT50404 5040 4-blade
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dys BN504503 5045 3-blade
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oooo I got a new cam and props today toooooo...
tx03 25/50/200mw AIO cam and..
kingkong 5051';s...
(https://s14.postimg.org/xyeu2bitp/2017-03-29_15.20.19.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xyeu2bitp/)
alot more aggressive pitch than I usually opt for but wanted to give em a shot just to see what their like and at 6quid for 10 pairs why not aye...
(https://s14.postimg.org/vv4eunj0t/2017-03-29_15.20.34.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vv4eunj0t/)
surprisingly quieter than the dal 5040 four blades Ive been using but still have plenty of punch and seem to handle sudden directional changes alot better (blades are alot more stiffer and less flexible than the DAL';s so thats probably why)
oops my bad, there actually racerstar 5051';s.... the kingkongs havnt shown up yet.
Yep dals seem to make that weird twangy hum sound,nice for heads up on these though,gonna buy a set!
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Quote from: Saleem on Wednesday,March 29, 2017, 15:42:54
Yep dals seem to make that weird twangy hum sound,nice for heads up on these though,gonna buy a set!
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personally I love the DAL "buzz" and cant get enough of the DAL
"SCREAM" when you flash the throttle :laugh:
Yeah I like those racerstar 5051 been using for about a month now, got some 5040r v2 bullnose to try next my mate just dropped me a few packets up :beer2:
I had 400 crimp on female servo plug pins waiting for me when I got back home today.
It';s always the little details that hold up a build, And I';ve always just bought 10x male/10x female servo plug kits in the past, But last week while trying to find female pins to crimp on a cable I found that I had fri66in'; hundreds of the plastic plug bodys (I';ve bought loads over the years, plus I';ve never thrown away the ones I cut off things like ESC';s, board FPV cams and scrap servos), I also still have shed loads of the male pins, But I was down to my last 5 or 6 female pins.
After a little hunting I found a UK Ebay shop flogging them, So I decided to stock up. That lot should keep me going for a while. :)
I had similar problem ,stacks of male pins, f/a female i spent ages groveling around in various storage boxes looking for odd ones. ::)
Issue 1 & 2 of deagostini build the xwing.initial thoughts,it seems ok but r2d2 head is wrong silver color,theres 2 noticable mould lines on the head and the paint job on some parts could have been done better.
I already finished the ayrton senna mp4/4 but havnt built it,that is realy nice quality and impressive.
I wish i had done the millenium falcon now but bar waiting till its all issued and can buy it job lot thats the only way to get that.
This is a test run of first 10 issues so hope everything else will be acceptable but can see there will be sanding and repainting required.
:smiley:
Bits to finish the Obsession and a few spares..
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Todays haul was 3m each of red, Black and yellow 28awg silicone wire because I was getting p1ssed off with the insulation melting back when soldering up signal wires with the cheap PVC clad stuff I';ve been using,
3x Racerstar 4x20A ESC';s to tidy up the installed on a few of my early builds,
A couple 1000TVL CCD FPV cams to replace the sh1tty Cmos units I started out using,
And another Radiolink SE100 GPS/compass dongle to use on a future 280 build with iNav. I mainly wanted the dongle for an iNav "Test buck" quad I';ve wanted to make for a few weeks. I want to get to grips with setting up GPS and sonar without the risk of screwing some option up and planting my slightly more expensive 450 hex....... Hey, And I get to build myself another quad in the deal. :)
I';m once again blown away by whoever BangGood';s using for "Priority shipping". For just under 2 quid it took less than 6 full days from the time I placed the order to the time it dropping on my mat (Are you listening Hobbyking?!?!?! That';s £2 and 6 days, Not 14 quid and a month !!!!!).
A new 3D print surface. Reviews seem good and it was cheap, so why not...
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Quote from: Reman on Thursday,March 30, 2017, 18:44:48
I';m once again blown away by whoever BangGood';s using for "Priority shipping". For just under 2 quid it took less than 6 full days from the time I placed the order to the time it dropping on my mat (Are you listening Hobbyking?!?!?! That';s £2 and 6 days, Not 14 quid and a month !!!!!).
Nice reading this part of your comment,always nice to hear someone singing praise from a place i knew very little to nothing about when i started out like last summer.now i am a banggood guy,nearly all my stuff is from them or makeitbuildit.
:smiley:
2.4TB of 10K SAS luvvverlyness
Some props, led strip and I mentioned to Paul at Electricwingman, I had broken my monetary switch on my taranis, so he sent me this to test
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Tuesday,April 04, 2017, 10:24:11
Some props, led strip and I mentioned to Paul at Electricwingman, I had broken my monetary switch on my taranis, so he sent me this to test
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I used to use the Taranis soft case. Goggles fit in there great if you cut between the two wholes above the TX.
Another set of Oomph 2206 motors just landed. Also some Kingkong 6040 props landed yesterday.
Yesterday posty brought me 3x bluetooth modules, So now I can screw up the PID settings in iNav wirelessly and (Almost) in realtime !!! :)
I';m thinking that with my usual "Change a random PID setting a bit and see if it fly';s better or worse afterward" approach to quad tuning I can REALLY go mad now and change settings wholesale until the feckin'; thing';s only stable when it';s sitting on the ground with the blades removed. LOL !
I REALLY should make the time to properly get my head around tuning. I can';t believe I';ve gone so far by blindly blundering along through the PID';s without fully understanding how they all interact. :(
99% of erstwhile PID TUNERS in all honesty would admit to knowing next to feckall about what their fiddling with and just content themselves with changing a number here..... see if it go';s insane..... change it a bit more..... or get adventueous and change another aswell at the sametime.
you see it now and again down near the river were alot seem to fly nowadays ere, the occassional slapped together duct tape job juddering around the sky looking like a multirotor version of a parkinson disease victom, you wanna slap the idiot "attempting" to fly it and send him home with instructions to plug it back into his pc and hit the "default settings" button before never touching it again :rolleyes:.
Yesterday, 2 of 3600mAh 6S Turnigy, which have been charged but have not balanced that well, not as good as usual, so not impressed so far.
I';m about to go fly them gently (500 Heli with full current and cell voltage telemetry) and then see how they balance on a second charge.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,April 05, 2017, 09:36:56
Yesterday, 2 of 3600mAh 6S Turnigy, which have been charged but have not balanced that well, not as good as usual, so not impressed so far.
I';m about to go fly them gently (500 Heli with full current and cell voltage telemetry) and then see how they balance on a second charge.
Before the second charge, check the cell voltages to see if they';re all similar. If one is more than a few hundredths of a volt out I';d say you have a bad one.
5051KingKongs
bought on whim cos I wanted to see if there was any difference between them and the racerstar 5051';s....
I can say visually and material wise......
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they look like they came out the same soddin mold, the Kingkongs (red) claim to be unbreakable, the racerstars(orange) don';t claim it but I can tell you by experience their proper solid props.
either way they look good on....
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Watch the end bits shadow there sharp as #### lol :laugh:
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,April 05, 2017, 10:04:58
Before the second charge, check the cell voltages to see if they';re all similar. If one is more than a few hundredths of a volt out I';d say you have a bad one.
Having been flown hover only on a Heli to 60%, both packs are now within 0.05v from highest to lowest cell.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,April 05, 2017, 16:21:46
Having been flown hover only on a Heli to 60%, both packs are now within 0.05v from highest to lowest cell.
Ah that';s fine :smiley:
Guess I was one of the lucky ones to get in on first shipment from BG...
Quote from: Hozza on Thursday,April 06, 2017, 09:44:30
Guess I was one of the lucky ones to get in on first shipment from BG...
Jealous!
Day i got notification i went for the 195,all gone,i saw the other two version in stock,they sold out by end of day,more likely they were gone in hours.i will wait for stock and i will be in for a 195,already got a 210 so realy only want a 195.
:smiley:
Quote from: Hozza on Thursday,April 06, 2017, 09:44:30
Guess I was one of the lucky ones to get in on first shipment from BG...
Dont forget a build thread or at least a component list and completed images ::) ::)
10 sets of RK5051';s and finally a BetaFlightF3 to replace that effing SPR Neo in my Alien 5.
BTW HobbyRC still have stock of BF-F3';s as of now if anyone';s in need.
Postie brought my new AQ600 quadcopter frame.......this will have sunnysky x3108 720kv motors and lots of lights
Mavic Pro ::)
M9 Gimbals and Carbon dipped case from T9
Three 6x4 speed props...shame really as I meant to order 8x4.. Getting dafter by the day. :frantic:
I';ve been having quite a few days feeling pretty ill lately. 20 years back this wouldn';t have been that bad, But these days, When you';re stuck at home with a whole planet of internet shops at your fingertips, it';s hard not to self medicate with a bit of retail therapy when feeling sorry for yourself.
Today I received a 220mm "Martian II" frame, 3x 600mw max Diatone SP2 VTX';s, 3 more Flysky X6B RX';s (That I can';t even remember ordering !!!), A shedload of nylon standoffs, Some stackable PDB/BEC';s, And some spare undercarriage foam skid bumper thingamabobs for the hex.
I';ve already had a play with the Martian frame and test built it. Seems a pretty substantial piece of kit, Not the best machined carbon I';ve ever handled, but it should be fine with a little cleaning up. It';s getting a 20A Racerstar 4 in 1 ESC board, An AIO F3 FC, and my last spare set of 2300KV Racerstar BR2205 motors.
Should be fun once it';s done.
Good looking QX100 micro carbon frame from Banggood........................except...........................
There are six posts supplied in the set, 4 of one length, then the other 2.
And they have supplied the wrong combination................. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Nice delivery from parcel force c/o Hobby king.............my new AXN floater jet powered glider............really looking forward to getting this built and set up for a bit of fixed wing training, this is like a little Bixler
(https://s18.postimg.org/fkc0shzhh/AXN_floater_2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fkc0shzhh/)
I just need the right glue to put it together properly, and i plan to reinforce the nose with 1mm Plywood :cool:
A couple of set of the DYS 7543 props for my Armattan 355 to try out.
A few pairs of 4045 DALprops and a 700TVL CCD Camera to replace my faulty one (although it';s bigger and heavier than I anticipated!)
A rather functional looking but aesthetically unpleasing ZMR250 frame to transplant my podracer electronics into...
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only cost a tenner so was skeptical about its claims.
ran conductive tests through all parts and to my surprise their all high quality CF ( I suspected layered GF or even fake cf laminate coating at that price)
think Ill order another set of the 3mm arms that come with it and laminate the two sets together for some super strong 6mm arms :evil, this';ll be my new testbed frame so it needs to stand up to some rough treatment while testing acro settings.
it';ll also allow me to get some accurate measurements for designing some 3d parts a couple of mates have asked about........ me is thinking ZMR AMROUR! ::)
I did my first years flying with one of those frames. I had to upgrade when I started putting a lot of power through it as it got a bit flexy. Plenty of upgrade arms out there though mate, 4mm even 5mm thick. Trouble is if the arms are too strong you';ll just break the frame instead.
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,April 12, 2017, 16:06:46
Trouble is if the arms are too strong you';ll just break the frame instead.
fine then.............. zmr POLYCARB ARMOUR it is then :laugh:
Today he brought me some IPX VTX aerials, Another AIO F3 clone, A "Thorax" 330 hex frame from HobbyKing, And (The things I';ve REALLY been waiting for) a metric shedload of "Command Medium Hooks". These plastic hooks can be stuck onto pretty much any smooth painted wall, Can be removed without damaging the paint, And you can hang up to 1kg off them !
I';ve been getting concerned with the height of my "Quad stacks" (Very limited space around here, So they all tend to get stacked up in a couple of piles....... Sh1t, That sounds pretty bad doesn';t it? I think the problem is that I enjoy building them about as much as I enjoy flying them. :-/), So I decided that it would be an idea to utilize the wall space above and around my telly...... But I rent, So I couldn';t start nailing hooks into the wall left right and billybob. So last month I got hold of a couple of these hooks and surreptitiously stuck one behind the curtain where any torn off paint wouldn';t get noticed until long after I';d got my deposit back . ::)
Well, Last weekend I removed it and the paint looks fine, So I ordered 20 more.
They arived here today. So far there';s 4x quads and my 350 hex hanging on the wall via thick rubber bands looped around pairs of arms. I think I';ll need to find something other than the rubber bands at some point though as they have a habit of drying out and snapping over time...... Maybe I could get busy bending up some lengths of wire coat hanger to make some inverted "V" shaped things with hooked ends to go under the arms..... I';m sure I';ll work something out. :hmm:
I';m just happy that I';ve freed up at least 2 square foot of space on my desk (And I';ve now also got a funky quad related "Modern art installation" to gaze at when I get bored. LOL !!)
I like the idea of a Quad wall (very UAVFutures). Just not thought of getting the type of fixing that doesn';t leave holes in the wall, nice idea. You just get these from a Amazon? If you got a good deal than post the link.
Thanks
I keep small quads stored in ice cream containers, bigger ones in shoe boxes, and the bigger race quads in boot boxes stacked in a corner!
Farcial situation today with post. I arrived home from flying, picked up post from inner mat, no delivery card (not that I was expecting particularly). Went to unload car.
While unloading, the DPD courier screamed to a stop outside mine, but he went next door downhill. She is always there but is very very poor at answering the door at all, and then is very slow.
While this is happening Parcelforce man arrives and parks opposite, goes to house opposite, to no answer.
DPD courier returns to van out of sight of me.
I point at Parcelforce man across road, then at me to indicate I will take parcel for opposite, he tries to say something about me and next door other way, but DPD man screaming van off masks noise. As this happens next door opens her door and starts shouting at the Parcelforce man about "her parcel".
I call to her that her parcel has just left with DPD undelivered as Parcelforce man is trying to get through to her that he isn';t delivering to her.
He crosses road and says to me that he came 20 mins ago to deliver to me, and delivered it to next door the other way. Next door is now out!
Also, he isn';t delivering to opposite, he';s collecting! Her car is there but she does not answer, I think on nights this week so asleep, or unwilling to open door in nightie.
I';m puzzled, as I have no delivery card................so I check and its lodged unseen between outer and inner door flaps!!!
Would have made a good Benny Hill sketch but would have to have involved scantily clad and much younger women !!
Might not know what my post is till late!
Quote from: Reman on Wednesday,April 12, 2017, 22:24:47
I';m just happy that I';ve freed up at least 2 square foot of space on my desk (And I';ve now also got a funky quad related "Modern art installation" to gaze at when I get bored. LOL !!)
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....and there just the ones Ive put on the wall.
I stopped myself when I realised that if I put them all up the missus would.... well.... know and....well.... kill me for making so many :whistling:
Quote from: shawdreamer on Thursday,April 13, 2017, 15:00:02
I stopped myself when I realised that if I put them all up the missus would.... well.... know and....well.... kill me for making so many :whistling:
LOL my misses doesn';t care :beer2: kind of wish she did it would stop me from spending :hmm:
Quote from: ds123 on Thursday,April 13, 2017, 14:04:38
You just get these from a Amazon? If you got a good deal than post the link.
I';m not even sure where I ordered them from. :-/
I did a Goggle shopping search for "Command Medium Hooks" and saw one place selling them for £2.50ish a pack, plus 3 and a bit quid for postage, So I ordered 10x twin packs (Still with the £3.something total for postage).
I must have got an email receipt at the time, But once stuff arrives safely I tend to delete them if it';s some random shop I';m unlikely to be using again....... I vaguely recall the site might have had "Office" somewhere in it';s name though.
I did notice today that Sainsburys sell the same ones for 3.50 a pair though, So if anyone only want';s to get a couple of packs to try it might be cheaper to pop in and not have to pay an internet shop';s postage charge.
Mavic condom :o
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T-motor F60 pro 2500kv x4
(Set of prototype wraith32 escs should be here next week to go with them)
And a hello kitty sweet :)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,April 19, 2017, 10:51:20
T-motor F60 pro 2500kv x4
(Set of prototype wraith32 escs should be here next week to go with them)
And a hello kitty sweet :)
Nice. What props are you pairing with those beasts?
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,April 19, 2017, 14:48:33
Nice. What props are you pairing with those beasts?
good question mate, running rk5051 on the r4s, intended to run through hq v1s tri and quad, rk5051 and azurepower to see that I liked although a little dubious about amp draw on the last two, but in a brief moment of insanity I noticed hobbyrc have buttercutters just arrived and the innevitable happened ;)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,April 19, 2017, 14:51:29
good question mate, running rk5051 on the r4s, intended to run through hq v1s tri and quad, rk5051 and azurepower to see that I liked although a little dubious about amp draw on the last two, but in a brief moment of insanity I noticed hobbyrc have buttercutters just arrived and the innevitable happened ;)
You melted a motor? :laugh:
Feedback on the BCs would be nice. I tried some Cyclone';s BTW. Very lacking for a 4.5 pitch prop, but smooth and efficient enough. Might work well with high KV motors ;) I still think the DAL T5045v2 are my fave though, they just seem to have the right amount of thrust exactly where I expect it, which inspires confidence.
Pair of adidas gazelles,in a rather fetching blue.
:rolleyes:
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,April 19, 2017, 20:12:57
You melted a motor? :laugh:
Feedback on the BCs would be nice. I tried some Cyclone';s BTW. Very lacking for a 4.5 pitch prop, but smooth and efficient enough. Might work well with high KV motors ;) I still think the DAL T5045v2 are my fave though, they just seem to have the right amount of thrust exactly where I expect it, which inspires confidence.
i tried, oh boy I tried, but lipos are gonna die before returners,
Will do
Postman brought me a Taranis Q X7, not managed to fly anything with it yet but crashed into some walls in a sim and seems good so far. Tomorrow is the setup. :laugh:
Got some 1500mAh 3S Turnigy Graphene packs from HobbyKing (I can';t help but wonder how much cheaper they could be if each one DIDN';T come in imitation velvet bags and a presentation box ?) and a fair few of the "Solder pin" DYS 16A ESC';s that are currently reduced from £6.98 to £1.57 each (at HobbyKing). They';ll need depinning and having some wires soldering on, but at that price it was hard to say no.
Quote from: Reman on Wednesday,April 19, 2017, 23:27:29
DYS 16A ESC';s that are currently reduced from £6.98 to £1.57 each (at HobbyKing)ard to say no.
<buys 8 for new designs> ~~
Quote from: shawdreamer on Thursday,April 20, 2017, 09:18:07
<buys 8 for new designs> ~~
You do know they are not reduced by 80% because they are decent escs?
My guess is that they';re not selling the quad they were designed for any more and random older generation 16A "pin header" ESC';s aren';t on many peoples radar at the minute.
I';ve got a Y6 idea waiting to be built and 16A per motor will be plenty for that...... So I got 12 of the little beggers. If they turn out to be unusable on that it was still less that the cost of a single 4 in one ESC, and I';m sure they';ll get used eventually.
Their max signal speed is 500hz, (that means esc loop speed not higher than that) suggests not 32bit arm processors blheli are currently testing, nor the previous generation (busybee1 and 2 used for blheli_s) nor silabs f390s, the last gen of hardware for blheli before blheli_s, nor silabs f330, the generation before that, but at best the really old atmel chip set, suggesting these are three year old escs at best (three years ago we were starting to run 1khz on naze flight controllers, these escs won';t work with that)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Thursday,April 20, 2017, 10:48:39
You do know they are not reduced by 80% because they are decent escs?
aye but they';ll be more than sufficient for putting new designs through test flights and I wont feel so bad about chucking a couple in the bin if they get trashed during testing "whoopsies" :laugh:
Was tempted with those ESCs but too many bad reviews for me.
my new "go fly grab bag" (least thats what Im calling it)
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Lumenier butter cutter props, look nice, arrived too late to test at lunch time, but fitted as you can see.
Revs, initial observations without flying, I am very optimistic, clearly though they are not durable, remind me very much of origional hq5x4x3 with regards to durability, expect them to bend and break on crashes and be replacing a lot but if they fly right that';s fine with me
(https://s3.postimg.org/efp7yi4hr/IMG_0332.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/efp7yi4hr/)
Just a 5v UBEC which I ordered after the new 3 way gimbal that has not arrived yet even though it arrived in UK a day earlier :(
Quote from: Cheredanine on Thursday,April 20, 2017, 14:03:02
Lumenier butter cutter props, look nice, arrived too late to test at lunch time, but fitted as you can see.
Revs, initial observations without flying, I am very optimistic, clearly though they are not durable, remind me very much of origional hq5x4x3 with regards to durability, expect them to bend and break on crashes and be replacing a lot but if they fly right that';s fine with me
Looking at the profile I might like them too. Quite similar the the T5045';s but with more pitch. Imma get some :smiley:
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,April 20, 2017, 14:44:57
Looking at the profile I might like them too. Quite similar the the T5045';s but with more pitch. Imma get some :smiley:
Yeah seem kind of a combo of the dal t5045, hq 5x4x3 with a bit of rk5051 thrown in
From China with love...... 8 days to my doorstep......
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Finally ::)
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Oh good Revs, soon we will have a review we can trust.
And mine has arrived, but not happy the button is pushed in.
Quote from: Slobberdog57 on Thursday,April 20, 2017, 15:42:18
Oh good Revs, soon we will have a review we can trust.
Yeah gimme a bit of time to have a play and get some flying in and I';ll report back.
Bit of a bummer that Hozza. There is a contact info card in the box, give them a shout, they';re good with after-sales usually.
Postie brought a nice sunnysky x3108 720kv motor............i now have four of these and a large quad frame, so when the 40amp little bee esc`s arrive i will finish my 600 quad :cool:
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,April 20, 2017, 16:13:52
Bit of a bummer that Hozza. There is a contact info card in the box, give them a shout, they';re good with after-sales usually.
Way ahead of you :smiley:
@Horza
Ouch mate, sympathy
Revs - buttercutters, only had time for a few packs but blindingly good, excellent low throttle control, massive speed, amp draw is high because of speed but no worse than rk5051
I still thin they will be durable as polystyrene in a crash but don';t care :D
Nice Mr Postie brought me Marty';s s/h Stanton TSX200 frame. :)
Of course, I have spent the last 45 minutes completely assembling it and now need to buy the rest of the bits to go on it !
Happy Friday as I think my Lumenier Lux V2 is sat waiting for me to collect from the sorting office. :)
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Quote from: Mr Finch on Friday,April 21, 2017, 11:04:02
Nice Mr Postie brought me Marty';s s/h Stanton TSX200 frame. :)
Of course, I have spent the last 45 minutes completely assembling it and now need to buy the rest of the bits to go on it !
Happy Friday as I think my Lumenier Lux V2 is sat waiting for me to collect from the sorting office. :)
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God I must be so unoriginal, the second time I';ve c one to this thread to post and the first post I read is half my setup! Either that or just good taste.
In a straight shoot out between electric Wingman and Hobby Rc we have a draw, ordered within 10 minutes of each other, delivered together!
A Lux V2
Runcam Swift Rotor Riot edition
4 Armattan Oomphs 2300kv
Getting exciting now..(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170421/879c48ad38dd540c2de880d8330214ed.jpg)
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Good hardware choices there, all top notch stuff :smiley:
My Storm32 3 axis gimbal arrived ::) Now for the fun of setting it up....
The HC06 bluetooth module hasn';t arrived yet so adjustments via usb only at moment.
Been to the post office and am now in possession of my Lux V2. :)
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Postie brought a tiny PDB that should turn 15v into 12v and make for tidy wiring on the lights for my new large quad build, but the bec dont work, so gonna have to wire in a seperate bec grrr
Quote from: apollo7 on Friday,April 21, 2017, 15:47:43
Postie brought a tiny PDB that should turn 15v into 12v and make for tidy wiring on the lights for my new large quad build, but the bec dont work, so gonna have to wire in a seperate bec grrr
Jules what year did your luck run out? :huh
8 tiny esc
1 zmr frame
2 rolls of shrink wrap
1 dashcam
1 6m roll of EL wire
1 ws2812b RGB LED board
2 full ceramic bearings
AND A PARTRIDGIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDGE IIIIIIIIIIIIN A PEAAAAAAAAAAAAAR TREEEEEEEEEEEEE
well tbh the last one was a kfc family bucket the missus picked up earlier but its sorta the same
Today I got a Runcam swift 2. I';ve been using cheap CCD mini FPV cams for ages, So I finally decided to see if something tripple the price is worth the outlay.
On a whim I also got 3 of the Foxeer IR blocked 2.5mm lenses to try in the cheaper cams. Partly to try out IR blocked lenses, But mainly because I';m currently using cams with a range of different FOV';s and it';s starting to dawn on me that I';ll never be able to fly accurately if the first 2 packs when I change quads is spent trying to get used to a different FOV.
Lastly, BangGoods first real feck up with me.
I ordered 2 sets of the Racerstar 2403 motors. I wanted to swap them for the 2205';s I';ve got on a couple of the fleet because I';ve realised that on some of my quads it';s worth sacrificing 40% of the maximum thrust to half the amp draw and double the flight time (Or be able to get away with lower mAh/C rating batterys).
Problem here is that BangGood have only sent ONE full set of the BR2403';s. The second "Set" is comprised of 2x CW 2403';s, And 2x CCW 2205';s (OK. I know they both add up to 9, But I';m not sure it would work myself. :) ).
I';ve requested that they send out the missing CCW2403';s, So we';ll see what happens. The few problems I';ve had with BG before have resulted in parts being resent or partial refunds. As it stands, The 2205';s are of no use to me as I';ll eventually have the 2 sets of 2205';s spare that I';m taking off the quads the 2403';s are going on. I wonder if anyone there would be silly enough to offer me a few quid of store credit as an exchange for the 2x half sets of unusable motors? :)
some neopixel smd';s for my latest builds
somemore ceramic bearings for modding one of my printers
a lacy strappy thing for the missus (to soften my build spending blows)
and another cc3d v2.0 for one of the new builds
still no sign of m deltawing or new build motors though.....Im starting to wonder if I didnt select the right postage option grrr :confused:
This bad boy came finally(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170422/99c996f72fc68dd7bb725bd10d9755eb.jpg)
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Quote from: Wardy3510 on Saturday,April 22, 2017, 18:50:32
This bad boy came finally
WOW !!!
That';s one cool cardboard box you';ve got there. Can we get another shot of it without that Fisher Price FRsky thing in the way of it though? LOL !!!!
That';s not a cardboard box!!! THIS is a cardboard box. :rofl:
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review camera perfect realy clean an definition video i recommand it
video tx/rx are ok need to test more with better antenna i get some miss, glitch but not a complete blackout, distance 800-1000m
prop are good not too mutch flex the 4 got the amp goes up a bit but more stability come with it .. haa ya my 1806 dsy motor burn with it hahahah i got a nice set of t-motor 2206 that are amasing the build the finition the performance is perfect i will never buy an other compagnie for my enfine it cost more but you get for what you paid!
Quote from: secretman on Wednesday,March 29, 2017, 03:29:58
i got my stufffffffffff can';t wait to put it on :)
camera
168 Degree Wide Angle 800TVL
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vtx-rx
200mw
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prop
dys XT50404 5040 4-blade
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dys BN504503 5045 3-blade
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New supply of Liquid :)
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Wraith32 32 bit blheli escs with test code release :)
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Thought it was time I tried one of these out, cheers Phil for speedy delivery and free LEDs
Looks a bit poofed that, Paul.
2x 1400mah 65c 4s
2x 1400mah 65c 3s
4 dyi motors & naze from saleem
lots of various leds (multiple functions and types) for my builds
QAV250 frame pdb v4.1
some frilly lacy stuff for the missus.
would add pics but..... cant be arsed tbh :laugh:
4x Spedix 25A ESCs and a Foxeer Arrow v3 from EWM. Went with the blue camera, wanted orange but they don';t (I think) make them in that colour. :(
Just need motors, VTX and XT60 now. :) Waiting for the VTX to come back into stock at EWM to save a smidge on postage.
Current account statement, and credit card bill... :cry
Chuwi Hi8 Pro dual boot tablet. It';s an update on the Hi8 people bought last year.
Win10 64bit and Android 5.1 dual boot. Type C USB so had to get a couple of adapters. It even came with a proper UK wall wart and a screen protector fitted.
Installed DJI assistant (had to use workround for unsigned drivers) and Storm32 Brushless Gimbal Controller software.
Both work, not perfectly but usable. DJI font is a bit squished and Storm32 control software is OK but slight bit missing on right edge but can still type in boxes.
All in all for £73.50 great tablet for field use, even just fits in back pocket! Must remember not to sit on it :smiley:
EDIT: After a bit of digging I found a solution to the squished fonts. The default zoom was set to 200%. I changed it to 100%, rebooted, then opened DJI assistant and OlliW Gimbal software and hanged the zoom to 175% (better anyway). Bingo all fonts normal size no squishing and both apps fully functional as on a normal PC. ::)
Quote from: Revs on Wednesday,April 26, 2017, 16:49:57
Looks a bit poofed that, Paul.
I think its just the angle, it';s nice and square with all cells showing 5 ohms for resistance. ~~
Quote from: Paul01 on Friday,April 28, 2017, 09:54:11 all cells showing 5 ohms for resistance. ~~
:o :o
I hope not. ::)
all I got was a letter from the tax man asking me to put my return in - which has already been done and refunded, elbow and ass spring to mind, lol :banghead:
Quote from: atomiclama on Friday,April 28, 2017, 10:13:00
:o :o
I hope not. ::)
Haha,
that should be milliOhm :laugh:
Some 2030 tri-blades for the Aurora 90 just landed. Very similar poke to the 2035 quad-blades and they seem much tougher being polycarbonate.
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Nice, the red ones look edible ::)
Quote from: hoverfly on Tuesday,May 02, 2017, 16:15:17
Nice, the red ones look edible ::)
You could eat them I guess :eating: Wouldn';t be my choice though.. might find yourself tumbling down a rabbit hole! I';d rather take the blue prop and wake up believing whatever I want to believe.
Quote from: Revs on Tuesday,May 02, 2017, 16:24:50
You could eat them I guess :eating: Wouldn';t be my choice though.. might find yourself tumbling down a rabbit hole! I';d rather take the blue prop and wake up believing whatever I want to believe.
:laugh: :laugh:
Personly i would still go for the red ones, reminds me of many many years ago when Bob the "psychedelic ranger" said try a little of this..... :whistling:
At long last, the slow boat from china has landed, the postie brought my new Flysky 6channel RX, small and compatible with my ai6, this will be going in my Reptile S800 skyshadow wing
but best of all i ordered 4 little bee Optio 40amp esc`s for my 600 quadcopter build.....my god these are tiny, just the job, pictured with a 5pence for scale
(https://s14.postimg.org/6kfiay3pp/RX_and_40amp_esc.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6kfiay3pp/)
Some of these and i went up park even though its like 20mph and took my 210 and initial thoughts although i didnt fly my usual course is that my 210 likes them.
https://m.banggood.com/10-Pairs-Kingkong-5051-Single-Color-3-blade-CW-CCW-Propeller-5_0mm-Mounting-Hole-for-FPV-Racer-p-1137448.html?rmmds=flashdeals
Quote from: Saleem on Wednesday,May 03, 2017, 18:05:30
Some of these and i went up park even though its like 20mph and took my 210 and initial thoughts although i didnt fly my usual course is that my 210 likes them.
https://m.banggood.com/10-Pairs-Kingkong-5051-Single-Color-3-blade-CW-CCW-Propeller-5_0mm-Mounting-Hole-for-FPV-Racer-p-1137448.html?rmmds=flashdeals
Kk copies racekraft5051? If they have the weight, material and flex profile right on high torque high kv motors should give high top end, less brilliant for low speed
Be interesting to see if they live up to what they cloned
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Wow they are realy tiny, they are going to take some cooling. :hmm: report required. ~~
Quote from: hoverfly on Wednesday,May 03, 2017, 19:20:11
[quote i ordered 4 little bee Optio 40amp esc`s for my 600 quadcopter build.....my god these are tiny, just the job, pictured with a 5pence for scale
Wow they are realy tiny, they are going to take some cooling. :hmm: report required. ~~
They have quite thick heat sinks on them, so should be able to shed some warmth, time will tell
S800 sky shadow. Quite impressed!
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Quote from: Elmattbo on Thursday,May 04, 2017, 10:16:09
S800 sky shadow. Quite impressed!
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Would be enen more impressive if we could see a photo ::) ::)
M9 gimbals and hq 5x4.3x3v1s to test
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Quote from: ched999uk on Thursday,May 04, 2017, 10:42:08
Would be enen more impressive if we could see a photo ::) ::)
It would just be a picture of a box with some black foam in it! I';ll post a picture later when I';ve at least laid it out!
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Thursday,May 04, 2017, 11:37:07
M9 gimbals and hq 5x4.3x3v1s to test
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do you think the 4.3 will make much difference over 4?
Quote from: Mr Finch on Thursday,May 04, 2017, 12:29:57
do you think the 4.3 will make much difference over 4?
Just test flown.
Yes, it does in my opinion, it will depend on the motor, those are f40 pro 2400kv.
My favourite props atm are butter cutters, this was the 4th quad I had them on and couldn';t get it to tune, switched for hq and flies excellently, looks like the bc were unbalanced out the box.(well bad)
Flight profile for those hq is very similar to butter cutter, I think slightly less top end but difficult to be sure in strong wind
Are they as light as the 5x4x3 bud?
Quote from: Revs on Thursday,May 04, 2017, 16:14:37
Are they as light as the 5x4x3 bud?
they seem identical in terms of material and thickness to 5x4x3v1s so pretty similar to 5x4x3
A pack of stickie back weights in 10g and 5g ballast for the reptile s800
A new 30l backpack from eBay, cost me 9 quid and it';s the same as the one Stu fro UAVFutures was recommending in one of his videos. :)
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Quote from: Mr Finch on Thursday,May 04, 2017, 16:31:36
A new 30l backpack from eBay, cost me 9 quid and it';s the same as the one Stu fro UAVFutures was recommending in one of his videos. :)
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Lol Stu seems like a nice guy but he gushes about everything, I think if you took a dump in an envelope and sent it to him he would be saying how fantastic it is (even saying that feels like I kicked a puppy)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Thursday,May 04, 2017, 16:59:00
Lol Stu seems like a nice guy but he gushes about everything, I think if you took a dump in an envelope and sent it to him he would be saying how fantastic it is (even saying that feels like I kicked a puppy)
LOL!! For a tenner I ain';t gonna knock it. I have rucksacks that I have paid much more for than this but this will do the job it';s intended for and if it lasts a year it has served me well. :)
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A DWRainbow DeltaWing which Ill be using as a basis for some heavy modding
Yet another CC3d V2, which might actually be going into the delta for some waypoint action capability (have to see how I feel about doing that as the build go';s on)
8mm ceramic bearings for a carriage mod on my PolTur printer design
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a third lack table so I could finally get my printers off my worktop and stacked as I intended them to be.
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a 4s digital battery display and some xt60 connectors so I could get some more use out of a old cordless drill that still works great but has long since outlived the 5hitty Nicad style batteries that came with it, converted to Lipo power zoom zoom, be handy in the field too I think.
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Quote from: shawdreamer on Thursday,May 04, 2017, 17:29:09
A DWRainbow DeltaWing which Ill be using as a basis for some heavy modding
Which version have you got, I have the EDF version of this, it was a pig to get flying.
Quote from: DarkButterfly on Thursday,May 04, 2017, 18:03:52
Which version have you got, I have the EDF version of this, it was a pig to get flying.
had to check, its the pusher version but as Ill be modding it I doubt it';ll make that much difference, itll be getting a central fuselage similar to the s800 but more streamlined.
let me guess what made it a pig..... the servo placing for the aileron';s?
I took one look at them and thought "why the feck have they put the servo connections right at the end??", gave the ailerons a quick push up and down at the servo point and sure enough as I suspected only the middle 1/3 actually moved, the rest just twisted, even running a fresh stanley blade along the cut line only helped a bit.
Think Ill reposition the servo';s and aileron points before I even try to get it off the ground.
Another 100mm carbon frame from Banggood.
You know, the one that was excellent except they';d put the wrong combination of post lengths in, then stated that it was a one off error??
Well, it wasn';t!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Still a great frame if you are able to machine cut the posts accurately to the right length though.
Replacement momentary switch for taranis to replace broken one, switched them over (see what I did there?)
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Only one thing to say ..S.P.D.T. ::)
Postie brought some wing food , some ball links, (and who doesn';t like their balls to swivel freely) and a r/x..
Happy day.. :smiley:
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Replace vape tanks (round glass part)
But still no wing. :-/
Quote from: shawdreamer on Thursday,May 04, 2017, 19:39:33
had to check, its the pusher version but as Ill be modding it I doubt it';ll make that much difference, itll be getting a central fuselage similar to the s800 but more streamlined.
let me guess what made it a pig..... the servo placing for the aileron';s?
I took one look at them and thought "why the feck have they put the servo connections right at the end??", gave the ailerons a quick push up and down at the servo point and sure enough as I suspected only the middle 1/3 actually moved, the rest just twisted, even running a fresh stanley blade along the cut line only helped a bit.
Think Ill reposition the servo';s and aileron points before I even try to get it off the ground.
Exactly that and the CG was all messed up, had to mount the battery as far forward as I could get it.
Yesterday I received one of those Foxeer XAT600M';a';likes that BangGoog sell. It';s apparently got the same "Super HAD II" CCD sensor in it as the Foxeer, So I thought it might be worth a punt.
The other things I got was BangGood';s second cockup with me in less than 2 weeks (Still not bad considering I';ve been buying from them pretty heavily for over a year now). I ordered some more of the Foxeer 2.5mm IR blocked lenses. The last ones work a treat. I was suitably impressed by how much clearer the image was from some of my particularly average FPV cams just by adding some decent optics (I know it shouldn';t be so surprised, But I thought the electronics would have been the weak link on them), So I ordered 3 more........ Unfortunately, what I got was 3 or the IR sensitive version instead. :(
I';ve raised another support ticket and hopefully they';ll see me right like they usually do, But I am getting slightly worried now. So far I think I';ve raised 4 or 5 tickets. This one, The last one for the order that had 2 different sizes of motor in a set, And 2 tickets when they sent out a 3D printed brushed frame without enough packing to prevent Royal mail';s "Boots of fury packaging test" from crushing them to splinters, Then did the same with the replacment !!!....... I';m worried eventually they';re going to put down as some kind of chancer who just complains to try and get free stuff. :(
New bling for my Tyrant 150, Orange standoffs and orange countersunk washers and countersunk screws looks tidy.
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The nice Mr Postman brought me a DJ Mavic Pro ~~
Sky shadow S800 wing ~~
Now I can get it built
What power system are you using? Something sweaty.. :hmm:
Foxeer arrow v3
4x gemfan maverick escs
Frsky xm+
All fitted on rebuild of scx below
Also some gemfan flash props and hq5x4.3x3v1s
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Holybro kakute aio v1,8 sets of dys 3030 tris,my rotorx atom loves them but it come down hot as hell.2x eachine 200mw vtx,these run off 5v,most my vtx are the 7v+ type and got sick of looking round for aio fcs with 12v becs,so gonna try out the new 5v vtx.
All from banggood.
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Quote from: Saleem on Tuesday,May 09, 2017, 17:22:23
Holybro kakute aio v1
Let us know how you get on with the aio FC. I am interested in the same FC.
Quote from: ched999uk on Tuesday,May 09, 2017, 20:40:03
Let us know how you get on with the aio FC. I am interested in the same FC.
It seems ok but i aint using all its features,not interested in osd,etc.just not happy with the frame it went into,needs more powerfull motors,a y150 (diatone crusader clone) from banggood with racestar 1407,seems a bit timid,dont like camera setup as thr fc juts out just a tad bit too much where cam is supposed to be mounted.so got to either,change frame or fc.
:-/
Two different types of HQ props to try from Acrodrones and a top up of Dal 5x4x3';s(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170510/329471d840010aed8714a3d8c454186e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170510/06ab60aaae417a88e74967aac683d76c.jpg)
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A pack of 5 radial capacitors to repair some CX-20 ESC';s. £2.50 all in. :smiley: Must cheaper than new electronic speed controllers... if replacing the caps works. :crossfingers:
No 2 :smiley:
My second Reptile S800 skyshadow kit, and not even flown the first one yet :o
like this design so much i have got a replacement before i break the first one, and with my fixed wing track record im gonna need the new one :laugh:
really hope they bring out the 1100 version i have heard rumours of
(https://s13.postimg.org/xaysh8aub/S800_no_2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xaysh8aub/)
Got my foxeer legend from phil ~~
Quote from: apollo7 on Friday,May 12, 2017, 16:00:24 No 2 :smiley:
My second Reptile S800 skyshadow kit, and not even flown the first one yet :o
like this design so much i have got a replacement before i break the and with my fixed wing track record im gonna need the new one :laugh:
really hope they bring out the 1100 version i have heard rumours of
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Nice the s800 is awesome.
New FC with OSD support to play with.
Mainly want to try the PID settings from within the OSD, not to fussed with flight data, but we will see.
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Fancy that, I got one of those today as well, as well as a Runcam swift 2.
Quote from: atomiclama on Monday,May 15, 2017, 11:10:37
New FC with OSD support to play with.
Mainly want to try the PID settings from within the OSD, not to fussed with flight data, but we will see.
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Interesting, which FC is it?
Omnibus f4 pro
Quote from: ched999uk on Monday,May 15, 2017, 17:36:52
Interesting, which FC is it?
This is the one I';ve got
https://www.banggood.com/BF3_1_5-Omnibus-F4-V2-Flight-Controller-STM32-F405-MCU-Integrated-OSD-Built-in-5V-BEC-Current-Meter-p-1143258.html (https://www.banggood.com/BF3_1_5-Omnibus-F4-V2-Flight-Controller-STM32-F405-MCU-Integrated-OSD-Built-in-5V-BEC-Current-Meter-p-1143258.html)
Some gemfan flash and some bits to tart up the taranis:
(https://s18.postimg.org/ne3fmhktx/IMG_0344.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ne3fmhktx/)
A diatone sp f3 aio fc,like it,connected betaflight no problemos,nice little board for the £23.
2 cc3d f3 v2 aio flight controllers,had me scratching my head as i got 2 and would you believe an aio that comes in at around £12!?!!!so 2 aio cc3d v2 fc,i connected to betaflight/cleanflight and port changes but no luck.thought bum it,then read the comments and librepilot came up.so had a go with that for the first time and connected and upgraded fw and can even get into all the settings so now i got new app to learn and get use to.
So all in all i am impressed and a happy bunny feeling all warm and fuzzy inside,courtesy banggood!!
::)
12 Yellow bright spine stripe Sakura Shrimp.................... 10 legs per model, 4 arms? Pfffht!! :laugh:
Unexpected visit from the postie today. ::)
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Quote from: nate80 on Thursday,May 18, 2017, 13:41:00
Unexpected visit from the postie today. ::)
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And there it is!!!!
Looks like a cricket.
:frantic:
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This little guy showed up yesterday, I just forgot to post here. ::)
New Armattan scx200 redback frame:
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A while back I ordered 3 IR Blocked lenses, But BangGood sent the IR Sensitive ones instaid. They quickly agreed to resend the lenses and they arived today........ 2x IR Blocked, And another of the feckin'; IR Sensitive. I';m not going to bother raising another ticket. I';ve got 2 of the lenses I wanted (And 4 I didn';t). I';m losing my faith in them to get anything right. The way things are going with BangGood lately, they seem to be running some kind of international lucky dip !
I';m almost tempted to find the cheapest item they sell and buy 20 of them in separate packages. Feck knows what would turn up, But it would have to be worth more than what I';d actually ordered !!! :)
I';m wondering what I';m going to find in the next package. It';s ment to be replacment motors for the miss picked replacment motors that were to replace the originally miss picked motors. I think I';ll be letting my Labrador sniff that one before opening it. Going by recent experience there could literally be anything in there. If the dog goes mental it could mean they';ve accidentally sent me a feckin'; Snow leopard (While my dog';s sniffing, I';ll be carefully listening for big angry snarly noises....... But from a safe distance) !!!!! LOL !!!!
Quote from: Reman on Saturday,May 20, 2017, 16:07:01
I';m almost tempted to find the cheapest item they sell and buy 20 of them in separate packages. Feck knows what would turn up, But it would have to be worth more than what I';d actually ordered !!! :)
DO IT !!! Best idea i';ve seen for ages,has to be worth a try. I would order different items though to get a better selection, just keep it super cheap... :rolleyes:
My dad just got back from a job in L.A. and while he was there I asked him to pop into PiroflipRC store, turns out its not a traditional walk in store but mail order only! but the guy who runs it Sergio was a really cool guy and sorted my dad out with some new 3 inch props that are hard to get in the UK at the moment, some Lumenier 3040x3 and Racekraft 3076x3 props, just got married so not had time to try them yet but as soon as were back from honeymoon going to slap them on my BH 1407';s and see how they perform.
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They';re so cute.
Quote from: Cynabal on Sunday,May 21, 2017, 23:53:27
just got married so not had time to try them yet but as soon as were back from honeymoon going to slap them on my BH 1407';s and see how they perform.
You went on honeymoon and didn';t take a quad... :o :o
Small hobbyking order today. 3 x 2S LiPo';s and some connectors for making charging leads.
A few goodies today:
Aomway clover-leaf antennas
Aomway patch antenna
RP-SMA / SMA adapters
Super bright Rear LEDs
3D printed GoPro mount
5 x battery straps
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eachine vtx03 arrived yesterday
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Frequency: 5.8GHz 9 bands 72 channels, with Raceband: 5325-5945 MHZ
Size: 21.43*15.20mm(L*W)
Weight: 2.97g
so diddy yet so capable, lovin the ickle bugger even with just using the tiny pigtail antenna it comes with. ~~
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Diatone spadger 150 frame and a geprc 195 leopard (realy looked forward to this one)
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Some gemfan flash 5152
4x wraith32 escs,
Antenna tubes and lipo clips
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This little beastie:
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Not had a chance to give it a proper go yet but from a few clips of me walking around the house, it looks like a pretty good camera for the price. It definitely feels more solid than my hero 4 silver and for the price I';m not going to be as worried about strapping it on a quad.
Very frustrated post!
Finally got myself some goggles.... pushed the boat out so I could get a good pair rather than a big box for my face.... only to find that my 12v reg has popped and that I';ve also managed to chop through my VTX cable which I thought I had taped down out of the way whilst I was flying LOS.
Lovely goggles and the front camera works but that';s about all I can say for now!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170525/bc6175cc49670a4eafa537d1ab9cd1e6.jpg)
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5200mAh lipo n a RunCam swift2
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Cheapo lipo from banggood to thrash into the ground.
(https://s4.postimg.org/h7okv0si1/WP_20170526_001.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h7okv0si1/)
Got 3" triple props and 5" hex props from Phil
Got a few pagoda antenna PCBS
I use the 5" hex props on my 6" quad ... they sound good!
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YUMMMMMM. :smiley:
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2 x v2.4 esc';s for the cheerson cx-20 finally arrived on the ';slow boat'; from China. Wasn';t willing to wait 5-6 weeks so I repaired the faulty esc';s a month ago with new capacitors, but it';s nice to have a couple of spares on hand as they';re hard to find in the UK.
So after spending a few evenigs on a 4:40min flight to charge ratio.... 7 more lipos for the micro, wahey!
Taranis Q X7
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Some of these COB LED units:-
https://www.banggood.com/4W-48led-COB-LED-Chip-480mA-WhiteWarm-White-For-DIY-DC-12V-p-959059.html (https://www.banggood.com/4W-48led-COB-LED-Chip-480mA-WhiteWarm-White-For-DIY-DC-12V-p-959059.html)
and some of these:-
https://www.banggood.com/6W-76led-COB-LED-Chip-520mA-WhiteWarm-White-For-DIY-DC-12V-p-960210.html (https://www.banggood.com/6W-76led-COB-LED-Chip-520mA-WhiteWarm-White-For-DIY-DC-12V-p-960210.html)
They are replacing lower power LED strips in an Aquarium (Shrimp) so will be on long hours a day, be interesting to see how long they last!!
Quote from: Bad Raven on Saturday,May 27, 2017, 20:43:03
Some of these COB LED units:-
https://www.banggood.com/4W-48led-COB-LED-Chip-480mA-WhiteWarm-White-For-DIY-DC-12V-p-959059.html (https://www.banggood.com/4W-48led-COB-LED-Chip-480mA-WhiteWarm-White-For-DIY-DC-12V-p-959059.html)
the square ones aernt actually that bad, give off fair light (used 4 in a outside garden floodlight).
I wouldn';t use the brilliant white ones with an aquarium though, the poor shrimp will go soddin blind, stick with "warm whites", oh and you might wanna add some heatsink fins to the back if your gonna run them at their max input 12v for long periods as they still get hot despite the alu backing (not instant death hot but enough to reduce their life span)
A new battery, gemfan props and some rubber stand offs from HobbyRc and a replacement PDB from Electric Wingman...
I always seem to order from both suppliers at the same time and have had to notch service from both every time, both going the extra mile to be helpful.
Very much recommend them both.
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Lovely Runcam 3 - supposedly hard to get now?
Courtesy of my lovely Mrs! ~~
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nothing. :banghead: out of fund those days.
A pink emax babyhawk and a quadguard bp x2 backpack. Tomorow it';s lipos and charge cables
New FC from FPVmodel
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Quote from: Andy7 on Tuesday,May 30, 2017, 20:01:58
Lovely Runcam 3 - supposedly hard to get now?
Courtesy of my lovely Mrs! ~~
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....aaaand it ';s lost. Pretty hacked off about that. Maden flight too. Clipped a tree and when I came to get my quad it was gone. Looked all around, 6 of us paced the field in case it had came off before that but nothing.
:cry
Quote from: Andy7 on Wednesday,May 31, 2017, 15:48:12
....aaaand it ';s lost. Pretty hacked off about that. Maden flight too. Clipped a tree and when I came to get my quad it was gone. Looked all around, 6 of us paced the field in case it had came off before that but nothing.
:cry
Oh NO!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Is it hiding in the tree?
So sad.
Quote from: ched999uk on Wednesday,May 31, 2017, 17:18:31
Oh NO!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Is it hiding in the tree?
So sad.
I';m pretty sure that it ejected when I hit the tree and crahed, ';cos the velcro straps would almost certainly have fouled the props in flight. I';ver seen go pros eject quite a distance on YouTube, but I only clipped the back props on some leaves and cut the throttle. There was a fait bit of spin when I fell and landed, so it cold have pinged off.
Legs tingling all over from nettles all afternoon as well.
$hitty death,don';t give up go back when you can and try walking in a spiral it sometimes works as less chance of missing a section. :crossfingers:
I wasted a day waiting for a parcel, Email at 11:00 stating delivery between 3:30 and 4:30.
5:00 tracking states delivery between 06:30 and 22:00.
Delivered at 5:30. :angry:
Spare 2mtr plank on special offer,would have been rude not to buy.
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Time to find someone with a metal detector. The Cam may be hidden in undergrowth so a metal detector should help but it might take time. Also don';t just look where you think it might be, look in all directions and quite a reasonable distance out.
Hope you find it. Good Luck.
Agree with ched, although the tree is he most likely cause, it could have decamped anywhere in the flight,
Oh and 4x EFAW 2407r 2800kv motors, Nero f7 flight controller and a unify
Just got in from work to see parcel force at house, consignment from HK
New Falcon Evo 1340 wing, plus 1300mah lipo 2 cheap servo`s and a nice 20amp bec ZTW esc, all the little bits are for the X-1 600 wing
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You will love the Falcon Evo, 220/3cell with gentle flying gives 20 mins airtime.
I took mine out to fine tune it this afternoon after fitting a Vector f/c. Doggies danglers, so nice to fly. :smiley:
Quote from: hoverfly on Thursday,June 01, 2017, 17:11:13
You will love the Falcon Evo, 220/3cell with gentle flying gives 20 mins airtime.
I took mine out to fine tune it this afternoon after fitting a Vector f/c. Doggies danglers, so nice to fly. :smiley:
Cheers, i really hope so, but with my track record i wont be flying it for a while, gonna get some stick time with AXN and skywalker X-1
Parcelforce delivered my recent Hobbyking order including a bundle of spare body parts for the Walkera Rodeo 150 (they were cheap), some solder, a bunch of LiPo bags, a new glove for my Quantum V2 Pro';s (that was cheap too) a Tarot T-2D cam mount, and a MrJig. Pretty varied selection of stuff! :laugh: MrJig looks cool. Looking forward to trying that out.
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Quote from: nate80 on Friday,June 02, 2017, 13:45:52
MrJig looks cool. Looking forward to trying that out.
yer their great, my missus loves hers.....
oh wait....
<looks more closely at pics>
....ah right.....
not the same "Mr Jig"
....was wondering why hobbyking would be selling Dild..... well..... yanno :whistling:
I';m a sucker for an offer, and wanted a cheap FPV to cut my teeth on before slinging my Robocat into the ground. So I got one of these foldaway FPV jobbies. Cracking fun. A few LOS circuits of the garden and I';m ready to go.... once I recharge the batteries... :laugh:
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FQ777 - FQ17W.
... ANOTHER Runcam 3. [take-two]
Next day delivery courtesy of Electric Wingman. Ace service!
Bit peeved by the DPD dude though, came down from the office to find the package balanced on top of the gate.
me "You think that';s fragile?"
DPD "no, mate"
me "It';s a camera!"
DPD "Sorry, I didn';t know"
:banghead:
took all my strength not to write something rude when I signed for it.
SO: Once bitten twice shy. I';m putting a PROPER mount on this time. I even made a little wooden STUNT CAM to fly with first to check it! :cool:
Quote from: Andy7 on Friday,June 02, 2017, 21:52:32
... ANOTHER Runcam 3. [take-two]
Bit peeved by the DPD dude though, came down from the office to find the package balanced on top of the gate.
me "You think that';s fragile?"
DPD "no, mate"
me "It';s a camera!"
DPD "Sorry, I didn';t know"
:banghead:
He had obviously knows the RunCam 3 is tough.
Fingers crossed this one stays with you longer than the last.
Nothing too exciting on it';s own, an XM+ and Emax pagoda antennas.
The XM+ is my first bit of soldering for about 16 years though, I';ve been petrified of it but it went pretty well (solder doesn';t look the best, it';s a bit dull but it should stick and it';s shrink wrapped on too) and finally my Furibee Fuuton has had it';s maiden (the "xsr" that came on it wouldn';t bind regardless of firmware on the TX) so pretty exciting results.
Nice to have an upgrade for the standard fatshark antenna that comes with the nexwave RX. I';ve only had a brief look down the goggles and test flight, but all seems to be working so I';m happy.
Parcel of goodies from M.I.B.I (now owned by Drone Worx). ~~
Props, props, props, ESC';s, USB flashing tools, deans leads and some antenna.
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A nice box with a pair of Dominator V3 goggles in,
hope this will cure my blurred out of focus feel on my HD2';s tried -2 diopters no diff, and even custom prescription lenses which made a little improvement, wish I never upgraded from my Dominator V2';s
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eachine ROTG01 5.8ghz OTG android receiver
works pretty good, On screen signal strength, split screen google view function, record function and 150ch autosearch with channel peak signal graph, worked right through all channels including raceband, only tried it with FPRVviewer android APP so far but seen as that seems to work perfectly I don';t see the point of trying anything else.
think Ill grab some cheap smartphone googles now and see how it fairs down the field at range when the weathers better.
Had one for a couple of months, great for ride alongs and I like I can record on it.
Quote from: shawdreamer on Thursday,June 08, 2017, 11:59:45
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eachine ROTG01 5.8ghz OTG android receiver
works pretty good, On screen signal strength, split screen google view function, record function and 150ch autosearch with channel peak signal graph, worked right through all channels including raceband, only tried it with FPRVviewer android APP so far but seen as that seems to work perfectly I don';t see the point of trying anything else.
think Ill grab some cheap smartphone googles now and see how it fairs down the field at range when the weathers better.
I';ve wondered before, can you use those with PC or do you need a specific app on your phone for them?
just tested latency during recording and at most it was half a second which tbh I';m quite surprised at (in a good way), I was expected atleast a second or more :huh
Unusually for me, as I normally stick with functionality over looks, but today some bling jewellery appeared at my door. :azn
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4 of 3B-R Racing Motor 2206 KV2500 ';s and a F3 "Betaflight".
Well, you see, there was this frame going REALLY cheaply, and.................................. :whistling:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Thursday,June 08, 2017, 20:18:55
Unusually for me, as I normally stick with functionality over looks, but today some bling jewellery appeared at my door. :azn
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4 of 3B-R Racing Motor 2206 KV2500 ';s and a F3 "Betaflight".
Well, you see, there was this frame going REALLY cheaply, and.................................. :whistling:
WoW massive thrust figures from the motors!!! We need a build thread to see the REALLY cheap frame :laugh:
Finally got these and it';s time to get my racer in an airworthy state for the first time in over a year!
- Lumenir 4Power PDB
- SPF (with onboard OSD)
- LittleBee 20A + programmer
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While waiting to see if BangGood had finally sorted out the "Sending completely the wrong motors TWICE" issue I held off ordering anything from them, That didn';t stop me filling up my wish list though, And as soon as the correct motors finally arived I went a bit..... Erm..... Mental at the checkout. :whistling:
So far this week I';ve got a load of buzzers to fit to my smaller brushed models.
Some 3 blade "Chiny Whoop" props to try.
A couple of 3 way RX controlled video switches for my camera hex. One so I can fly off my FPV camera, But jump to the action cam when I';ve got it loitering and want to play with the gimbal. And the other to go in the "For a future project" box.
A hand full of tiny AFHDS 2A receivers to replace the slightly temperamental plain AFHDS RX';s in some of my brushed quads.
One of the 20A Racerstar 4 in 1 ESC';s with built in BEC (';Cos it was on offer).
A big bag of low esr capacitors....... Because I';m an easily lead fool who';s watched YouTube video';s telling me I NEEEEEED to be fitting these on my builds or all the electronics will spontaneously combust (And probably maim pandas and dolphins !!!). :o
Something non quad related, but I';m happy to now have is a pair of "Manual Hair Clippers" for mums cat. The moggy';s a beautiful black half persian with fur like cotton wool. Trouble is she';s getting on now, And because her fur';s so fine she ends up with big knotted clumps of fur every once and a while. She doesn';t like mum trying to cut them out with scissors (And I';ve always been paranoid that she';ll struggle and get herself or mum cut), So I thought something like a nice safe beard trimmer that doesn';t make any noise could be a winner (Even if they';re not, They were only five and a half quid, So no big loss).
The last thing to arrive is something I';ve been thinking about getting since they turned up on BangGood. It';s an Eachine E011. For those that saw it and dismissed it as just another stupid little toy grade quad..... You might want to take another look. It';s an Inductrix clone, But rather than use 615 motors, They';ve opted for 716';s instead. I';ve got a couple of E010';s with hot 615 motors on them, But even as standard the E011 makes them look ridiculously underpowered.
The plan is to rob the AIO camera and the micro FC from my "100mm Aggress" quad (Never really enjoyed flying that fragile little thing) and fit them on the E011 with one of my new tiny AFHDS 2A receivers. It should make for quite an interesting little indoor FPV toy.
I';m still waiting on a fair bit of stuff, But as this thread';s called "What did the postman bring today" and not "Why the f**k aren';t my new toys here yet ?!?!" I think talking about the other bits can wait. :smiley:
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2mm 200x300 pure carbon board
erm.....not sure what I';m gonna use it for, think I just bought it on whim :shrug: :laugh:
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2mm 200x300 pure carbon board
erm.....not sure what I';m gonna use it for, think I just bought it on whim :shrug: :laugh:
Just be careful with the dust when cutting it as carbon dust isn';t good for you, best to keep it wet.
Sorry if I';m teaching you to suck eggs.
Quote from: Hozza on Saturday,June 10, 2017, 11:45:57
JSorry if I';m teaching you to suck eggs.
you are....
but to your credit I did learn the hard way, about 3yrs ago I spent a good three weeks hacking my lungs up after cutting CF board in a small badly filtered room. :embarrassed
Quote from: shawdreamer on Saturday,June 10, 2017, 11:37:12
erm.....not sure what I';m gonna use it for, think I just bought it on whim :shrug: :laugh:
Glad to hear that I';m not the only one who does this. :)
I';ve got a couple of 3mm sheets here that I bought on the off chance they';ll come in handy at some point. I';m currently contemplating using one of them to make some 50mm motor mount extension plates for my hex (To get it up to 550mm). That way I could fit the folding props I have without having to trim a little over half an inch off each blade.
Anyway, Today brought some more stuff.
I receved a metric f**kload of heatshrink in various colours and diameters. I keep running out, So decided to go for overkill this time.
I';ve got another set of the Racerstar 2403 motors too. Again, not sure what I';ll put these ones on, But I';ve got a couple of my early build 6" quads that really could do with motor upgrades.
And finally I received another handful of folding prop setups like the ones I';ve got on the camera hex (
PostNL really outdid themselves this time. Only 19 days from dispatch at Hobbyking HK to arriving here in the UK..... Or a little over 13 mph all the way !?!?! :) ). These are for my DIY Y6 build...... Well, They will be if I ever get around to actually thinking up and making some alloy frame plates for it.
Not multi related and picked up not postman delivered, but an absolute steal - it was rude not to!!!
£250ish new, in mint condition in box not a mark anywhere; stole it ::) for £100!!!
New session mount for dronewolf (pictured) and an led tail plate for scx number 2
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Time to go widescreen baby!
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Thought was time to brighten up my quad, and also received my wide-screen goggles :
:frantic:
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I was thinking should I buy a new quad Naaaaa
Some 5040 DAL Tri';s, been waiting AGES for Orange........................ ;) ::)
Quote from: PropsToYou on Friday,June 16, 2017, 02:47:18
Thought was time to brighten up my quad, and also received my wide-screen goggles :
:frantic:
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What do you think of the goggles?
Quote from: Bad Raven on Saturday,June 17, 2017, 18:55:35
Some 5040 DAL Tri';s, been waiting AGES for Orange........................ ;) ::)
Thay have orange 5.45 at radic in stock the bull nose version
The postie brought this thursday, but its was with next doors and they were out, its the Lidl cheap bendy glider i got from ebay, been converted to 2 channel rc, rudder elevator, its all set up and ready to fly (later today) but cg seems a bit light on the front compared to a stock free flight model, might have to add a few grams
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Quote from: Jazzz on Saturday,June 17, 2017, 23:17:33
Thay have orange 5.45 at radic in stock the bull nose version
Thanks Jazzz but I now do not use bull nose with any number of blades as from my experimenting they give more noise. sometimes contribute to vibration, and offer little or no advantage. I have also on TWO occasions had supply of these where some were not moulded correctly as well. One two blade pack had two props that were 2mm shorter, thicker, and more rounded one side!!
Those actually came via HobbyRC, and when sent pics of the packs involved said they';d never ever seen any so bad and checked all their stock, but of course they were not going to open packs that looked OK and so poor balance was probably still possible...... not a lot else they could do so not badmouthing them.
Quote from: Jazzz on Saturday,June 17, 2017, 23:17:33
Thay have orange 5.45 at radic in stock the bull nose version
I ordered a couple sets off red of a ebay seller and he sent me orange.....TWICE
when he apologised profusely and paid for return fee etc he then promised to send me out the correct colour on the third attempt.....
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Id pretty much given up at this point and just used them :rolleyes:
Quote from: shawdreamer on Sunday,June 18, 2017, 08:49:55
I ordered a couple sets off red of a ebay seller and he sent me orange.....TWICE
when he apologised profusely and paid for return fee etc he then promised to send me out the correct colour on the third attempt..... green
Colour Blind, poor chap.......................... but you';d think he';d ask somebody else...................
Quote from: ched999uk on Saturday,June 17, 2017, 23:15:20
What do you think of the goggles?
Bad Raven just asked about this too :)
Here was my reply:
I';ve got to be honest, I';ve only taken it on a couple of flights, but I am really loving it. Previously I was using Fatshark predator V2s.
The Fatsharks are of course more compact and lighter, so in that respect they are more comfortable, but I find the style of the new ones (with the single view port) much more comfortable on the whole.
Weight wise it does sit a bit on the bridge of the nose, but I think with more effort on my part in adjusting the straps that could be reduced. Either way, overall, it';s still very light.
Image quality and receiver performance is superb, even with the antenna that come with it which seem to be of a fairly good quality (one enclosed clover leaf, and one patch).
It';s worth noting that whilst the screen is 1080, you can only get that resolution via the HDMI in. Otherwise it will display WVGA. Even so, the clairty, brightness and colours on the screen are fantastic, and it is of course wide screen, which for me is a massive bonus.
So I personally would recommend them.
I GOT THE POWER :whistling:
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Quote from: PropsToYou on Tuesday,June 20, 2017, 22:24:19
I GOT THE POWER :whistling:
Jeez, those balance plugs look bulky!!
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,June 21, 2017, 08:47:41
Jeez, those balance plugs look bulky!!
It';s just protective casings making them easy to remove without just yanking on the wires. They can be removed.
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Four of these (or my daughter assures me he did, I am away from home until tomorrow night) and a replacement colibri v2 for a casualty
Tell me that is not just the best bling, go on, I dare you :)
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BLING BLING :o :cool:
Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,June 21, 2017, 10:30:33
Four of these (or my daughter assures me he did, I am away from home until tomorrow night) and a replacement colibri v2 for a casualty
Tell me that is not just the best bling, go on, I dare you :)
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,June 21, 2017, 10:30:33
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Looks like too much heat has been through the motor. Best you get some new ones ;)
A VESC and an aluminium tube :)
Not brought by the postman, But something interesting I went out and bought today.
I';ve always been a bit concerned about flying somewhere far away from home....... And planting my quad up a tree out of reach.
I used to have a spool of fishing line and a hefty fishing weight as an option if I ever ended up trying and get a quad out of a tree, But today I had a little brainwave.
I bought one of these sets for my very own !
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For those of you out there who don';t work in any IT infrastructure related industries, This is a cheep (£8 from Maplins) set of screw together rods that you use to pull or push wires through places you couldn';t even get a trained jack russell ! They';re a bit like a miniature set of drain clearing rods.
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With them all screwed together they';re 3.3 meters long, So at arms length it means about a 5.5 meter reach. They come with a hook and an eye fitting for the end. They';re probabbly not strong enough to wave a 250 quad around in the air with, But they';re plenty strong enough to allow you to get the hook around a stuck quads arm and yank it down.
I originally thought about getting a cheep 2 piece fishing rod, But realised that each piece of those are usually over a meter long, And something that size isn';t going to fit in any flight bag. These on the other hand fit inside of their own 35ish cm long tube and are infinitely more likely to still be in my bag if (When) I need them.
Only time will tell if they';re up to the job, But even if I break them while getting a quad out of a tree, That';s only 8 quid lost to retrieve 150+ quids worth of quad. Sounds like cheep insurance to me. ::)
Quote from: Reman on Wednesday,June 21, 2017, 21:29:04
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Awwww ickle mini poo pusher rods.
I had a similar set aaaaaaaaaages ago which was a godsend when fitting audio systems in cars.
I have a set of those as well, unfortunately they are stuck down the cavity wall of my house, not managed to get them out yet. :embarrassed
In a moment of delusion I decided to build a small camera a/c to "compliment" the Mavic & Phantom for areas where they are not "suitable". I';m not looking for speed just a decent flight time and a stable platform. So the dji propulsion set looked favourite, I thought about an A2 f/c but it would have the same firmware as the others, so I went for the Vector as I have both the Micro and standard on fixed wing and their performance is excellent.
Now all I have to do is nail it all together. :laugh:
Hgltech F4 V5PRO Flight Controller.
Fitted and already liking it,just need to fly it as only hovered it but this is my first f4 fc.
:smiley:
4x racestar cw 2306 2700,am on a roll!
:wack0
2x dinogy 800 65c 4s lipo,am threadjacking!
:frantic:
I';ve had a naughty week of deliveries!
- Samsung S8
- Wireless charger
- Samsung VR 2017
- 2x Inspire battery heaters
- A very sexy helping hand with LED magnifier
- A soldering mat
- A USB rechargeable desk fan (Incredibly quiet and powerful)
- A new gaming mouse (My 2nd RAT5 has started playing up so time to jump ship)
Phew, good thing I won';t be spending a penny for three solid weeks once I hit this weekend.
Quote from: PropsToYou on Monday,June 26, 2017, 17:00:44
I';ve had a naughty week of deliveries!
- A very sexy helping hand with LED magnifier
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Phew, good thing I won';t be spending a penny for three solid weeks once I hit this weekend.
Don';t over do it people have gone blind doing that sort of thing. :embarrassed
Quote from: hoverfly on Tuesday,June 27, 2017, 12:45:31
Don';t over do it people have gone blind doing that sort of thing. :embarrassed
It';s worth the risk! (http://linkowl.net/9610)
A very VERY large heavy box of GaffaTape. :sweating:
(And NO, I';m not THAT bad a pilot!!) :whistling:
The postman came all the way from China today...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170627/27e8f938354369a2b4a2c5f9d0a9d8e1.jpg)
Two FPV cameras, one Super S_F3 FC (60mm) with built in OSD and 3 x PDB with BEC and OSD.
Feels like Xmas already.
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Time for a new charger...
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Hopefully it';s a decent one.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,June 27, 2017, 14:00:10
A very VERY large heavy box of GaffaTape. :sweating:
(And NO, I';m not THAT bad a pilot!!) :whistling:
actually I was thinking "why so much gaffer tape?"
that is unless you own a beat up white transit van and have a hobby of obducting teenager girls at night?
<backs away slowly just incase> :hmm:
Quote from: shawdreamer on Tuesday,June 27, 2017, 21:16:12
actually I was thinking "why so much gaffer tape?"
that is unless you own a beat up white transit van and have a hobby of obducting teenager girls at night?
<backs away slowly just incase> :hmm:
I run a twice weekly two hour long after school RC club for 11-17 years olds including Special Needs like ADHD, etc, starting with Mardave 1/12th cars but moving into Helis and Multis (fleet of Hubsan X4';s!).
Since the new school building transfer two years ago the vinyl floor in the area we have to race on means we have to lay special carpet rolls for each session and the joins need taping, also the safety edging and islands is square drainpipe, which all has to be taped together.
(Last week one day we had break and did a "build a chuck glider from correx" competition, and several managed to design, make and trim out in an hour some good flying "objects", one even looked like a plane with a 3D section fuselage and high tail!)
hold on...... you didnt deny the tranny van obduction hobby?????
<continues to back up to the door in preparation to bolt>
Today the post dude brought a replacement vtx for my walkera rodeo 150 after it suffered a ';little'; crash. Note to self: Don';t think you';re a better than you actually are and fly fpv akro in 25-30mph gusts of wind. :slap:
Just a few spares for the Rodeo 150 today. :wack0
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Quote from: nate80 on Wednesday,June 28, 2017, 16:51:26
Just a few spares for the Rodeo 150 today. :wack0
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Are you expecting to take the Rodeo in force 10 gale? ::)
thats not "spares"
thats a "build"
.....of a feckin house!
Quote from: shawdreamer on Wednesday,June 28, 2017, 17:26:59
thats not "spares"
thats a "build"
::) ::) The packs with ';spare parts'; threw me ::) ::)
Build thread?
.....of a feckin house!
Quote from: shawdreamer on Wednesday,June 28, 2017, 17:26:59
thats not "spares"
thats a "build"
.....of a feckin house!
You thinking... Overkill?!? :laugh: Just came down to economics. :smiley: Bought the parts real cheap from Hobbyking';s UK warehouse. Paid for postage the one time and paid around a quid each for most of the spares - about 6-7 times cheaper than from other UK suppliers and 3-4 times cheaper than Chinese resellers! They were stupid cheap, so I bought a whole load and actually left HK out of stock of some stuff. ::) Figured I can sell the bits I don';t use when the time comes. ~~
The expensive bits are anything electrical - the PDB, FC, esc';s, motors, VTX and RX, so I only bought one VTX I needed after my 150 performed a forward roll onto its back and straight into the ground. Doh!
Thought i would give one a go :smiley:
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@ irobot...i think you will like the P3s, they are a great quad
Quote from: apollo7 on Thursday,June 29, 2017, 05:08:56
@ irobot...i think you will like the P3s, they are a great quad
Thanks ~~
It';s all charged, set up and ready for the maiden !
Mega easy to set up which I';m very impressed with, quite a few nice features on the app, looking forward to seeing it in the air.
Any tips appreciated :smiley:
Newbury 17:50 Delfie Lane. You should get at least 5/1. :beer2:
Quote from: iRobot on Thursday,June 29, 2017, 09:03:26
Any tips appreciated :smiley:
Quote from: hoverfly on Thursday,June 29, 2017, 09:51:51
Newbury 17:50 Delfie Lane. You should get at least 5/1. :beer2:
:laugh:
For tips on the Phantom, it';s advisable to perform a compass calibration often and always when having changed the take-off location.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHCDJKChXTE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHCDJKChXTE)
Make sure the home point is accurately recorded before take off. Fly away';s are mostly due to either compass calibration issues or home point problems.
Check for stress cracks in the arms beneath and around the motors. These can appear out of the blue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlQNtU0N2Q0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlQNtU0N2Q0)
Balance the props if you want the best possible video footage.
Guessing this isn';t relevant to you (!) but unless you';re looking to fly in tight spaces (such as indoors) don';t bother with prop guards as they';re more hassle than help.
Be aware of CSC (control stick commands) for stopping the motors, which ARE functional mid flight! Holding the left stick to the bottom right and the right stick to the bottom left will kill the motors and have the quad fall out the sky. I believe DJI updated the kill motor feature in newer firmware so that it also works by holding the left stick bottom right and holding the RTH button. Crazy. Just get used to NOT using those stick inputs. Simply land the craft and continue holding the throttle stick down for 2-3 seconds to stop the motors.
Make sure you';ve removed the gimbal protector before flight! :laugh:
Calibrate the gimbal in the GO app for best footage.
I don';t want to teach anyone how to suck eggs but start off slowly, utilise the GO app and always be aware of the Phantom';s position (height and physical location). Make sure you have good GPS signal and, if you loose video feed for a second or 2 consider your location and manoeuvre the P3 so you don';t loose FPV image completely (trees and buildings do break the signal fairly easily at a distance). Until you';re used to the P3 bring it home when the battery percentage hits 50% - especially when having flown a good distance.
Enjoy! ~~
couple of drop down regulators (4s to stable 12v), useful for FPV setups when you dont wanna squeeze in a pcb with a 12v bec.
and a red tyre paint pen to add some sexiness...
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oh and a couple of non quad related humane mouse traps cos its getting into field mouse season and my bengals on a mission to bring me back atleast one a night :rolleyes: and I prefer catching and releasing them rather than killing the poor sods after they';ve already been through the trauma of my bengals bad breathe.
A nice big motor ::)
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got some of these today to replace my KISS ESC';s as i don';t trust them.
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Only received one of the BG tiny whoop style FC';s today. I took about 2 hours before I realised that nothing I did would put it into DFU mode. Just to configure it I had to reinstall an earlier version of Cleanflight. Looks like I can';t update it. :(
I fitted it to the Eachine E011 and killed the smallest AIO cam I had. I wanted to split the VTX and cam to allow me to lay the VTX down and get a lower profile. It would have worked too, if........ Erm, It didn';t work after the surgery. :)
Oh well. I';ve hot glued a more traditional AIO cam setup on top and I';ve been zipping it around the house since.
This thing';s SOOOOOOO much fun. With the E011';s 7mm motors and 260mah batteries it copes with being FPVed a hell of a lot better than my modified E010 ever did.
Anyway, The chargers just been beeping, And that means this things 6 cells are charged....... IT';S PLAYTIME AGAIN !!!!! :)
I got a rather nice mobius/runcam gimbal fitted it to the S550 and even managed to connect up the pitch to channel 6 on radio, hope to field test tomorrow, been after a decent mobius gimbal for ages
Fat shark 18650 battery holder. I built my own which was fine until it had a short and scared the crap out of me! Couldn';t trust it even after I made a new one so decided to get something more official!
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this.....
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a little tiny DVR....
of course it was actually supposed to look like this.....
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but according to the way Banggood are responding Im "just being nit picky"
nevermind the fact It isnt what I paid for, came from Thailand not China, has zero documentation, seems to lack a large degree of the features I was after, is entirely different dimensions to the case Id already printed for it and has no identifying marks on it that are of any use whatsoever....maybe I am being a bit "nit picky"? :hmm:
Quote from: shawdreamer on Tuesday,July 04, 2017, 12:02:14
this.....
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a little tiny DVR....
of course it was actually supposed to look like this.....
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but according to the way Banggood are responding Im "just being nit picky"
nevermind the fact It isnt what I paid for, came from Thailand not China, has zero documentation, seems to lack a large degree of the features I was after, is entirely different dimensions to the case Id already printed for it and has no identifying marks on it that are of any use whatsoever....maybe I am being a bit "nit picky"? :hmm:
whats the steering wheel thingy attached to it?
:rolleyes:
I can only assume the Toggle Push button is this boards version of the 3 selecting buttons on the board I actually ordered :shrug:
I could wire it up and try and fins out....
let me just get the documentation to check voltages, wiring pinout and..... oh wait.....havnt got that.
maybe If just have a look at the board for the pinout labelling...... oh wait...... it doesnt have those either.
maybe Ill just go online and download the schematics..... of course Id need to know what this thing is to find them so..... yep havnt got that either :rolleyes:
Is that meant to be the Eachine thing?
https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-ProDVR-Pro-DVR-Mini-Video-Audio-Recorder-for-FPV-Multicopters-p-1061196.html
Wonder what';s going to turn up in my post box. :shrug: Any bets? ::)
Quote from: atomiclama on Tuesday,July 04, 2017, 12:55:36
Is that meant to be the Eachine thing?
https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-ProDVR-Pro-DVR-Mini-Video-Audio-Recorder-for-FPV-Multicopters-p-1061196.html
Wonder what';s going to turn up in my post box. :shrug: Any bets? ::)
aye the board I ordered is identical to the pro-dvr (I think Ive fried mine) so I ordered one and set about making a mount for it to fit into my latest frame to function as a onboard fpv dvr (yay no signal noise viewing action)... but then this erm....thingie.... turned up instead
Quote from: shawdreamer on Tuesday,July 04, 2017, 12:27:29
let me just get the documentation to check voltages, wiring pinout and..... oh wait.....havnt got that.
maybe If just have a look at the board for the pinout labelling...... oh wait...... it doesnt have those either.
maybe Ill just go online and download the schematics..... of course Id need to know what this thing is to find them so..... yep havnt got that either :rolleyes:
It';s ok the wires are colour coded to something that makes sense.
Errrrrr ok maybe not. :rolleyes:
Quote from: atomiclama on Tuesday,July 04, 2017, 14:00:50
It';s ok the wires are colour coded to something that makes sense.
Errrrrr ok maybe not. :rolleyes:
wouldnt be such a chore if all I had to do was identify what was video in and what was out.....but then..... which wires are power?.... and is it actually 5v??.... or is it 3.2v???..... and what am I gonna tell them when they eventually ask me to send the incorrect item back????...... "sorry its a smouldering mess....thats ok tho right?" :evil
The only boards I';ve seen with that wheel type rocker switch is the little DIY VRX cards.
I';m in my van stuck in traffic at the minute so I can';t really have a proper look on the site to confirm, but it might be worth Googling it to see if that';s what they sent.
yer saw them while searching but that was about the only similarity anything had, if it had arrived without the jst wired plugs also id have guessed it was actually a spare part item generally not sold for any other reason but with the jst';s too it would suggest its a diy part but im fecked if i can find anything about it. :shrug:
Banggood use various posters in various countries, the labelling might show it comes from the Seychelles, Thailand, even Sweden in the case of LiPos, this means nothing.
I';m confused!
Did the DVR board come uncased? (The connection info is usually printed on the case!!)
Exactly what was actually ordered?
essentially I ordered a uncased dvr (which by all purposes is a Eachine ProDVR without its case) as I was planning on chucking the case to save size/weight and fitting the board into my newest frame design.
basically this...
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some nice shinny new M7 gimbals for the Q X7. some work for me to do tomorrow.
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Banggood could be so good if it wasn';t so ******! They have so much stuff you can';t find anywhere else, but the clones, lack of support and questionable quality really puts me off. That said I pretty much always get spares and frsky stuff from them. In fact I just received some new tiny whoop motors!
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Set of emax 1306 4000 red bottoms from banggood.
:smiley:
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2x lipo alarms
1x matek addressable led board
2x rolls of automotive grade double sided foam tape
....
and
1x outside garden tap??????
I dont recall ordering the latter so I can only assume the missus is dropping a rather unsubtle hint? :hmm:
Unlike all of my dealings with a certain chinese supplier ... I got 5 parcels from 3 suppliers last night, all of which were ordered
2 days ago! ...
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- a set of TBS Truimph LHCP Antenna
- a set of lumo green ESC covers
- a set of Racerstar RS20A V2 Blheli_S ESC';s to replace my burnt and otherwise cooked Banggood Wizard ESC';s ...
- a free rubberised battery strap
- a 8 way JST-JH header plug for my FC
- an interesting 45deg SMA adapter (unsure how useful this might be but wanted it anyway lol)
- a set of RP-SMA to SMA adapters (because I forgot that my VTX has a RP-SMA plug on it)
I know exactly what I am doing tonight :cool:
Addendum: Thank you HobbyRC; The Drone Worx and Fast Lad Performance! ~~
Quote from: GrantV on Friday,July 07, 2017, 10:23:21
- an interesting 45deg SMA adapter (unsure how useful this might be but wanted it anyway lol)
I use a 45deg SMA for my patch antenna on my FatShark diversity module to point it forward.
Always great to when parcels arrive :smiley:
Quote from: Paul01 on Friday,July 07, 2017, 10:36:43
I use a 45deg SMA for my patch antenna on my FatShark diversity module to point it forward.
Nice! Hadn';t thought of that ~~
dpd just dropped me off 4x 1550s 75c tattu lipos ~~
Some soft mounts
Quote from: jnortonjones on Monday,July 10, 2017, 07:46:46
Some soft mounts
I am jealous, mine are on their way but have not arrived yet so my build is on hold.
the digital postman brought me a nice email from BangGood saying...
"sorry about the wrong item delivery, here';s your money back, where really sorry please keep the incorrect item if it can be any use to you, the manufacturer has been informed of their error and the listing will be changed accordingly also. If we can locate any back stock of the original item you were after we';ll send it you free of charge, sorry again"
(paraphrased)
who says BG dont have decent customer services? ::)
Quote from: shawdreamer on Monday,July 10, 2017, 11:03:46
the digital postman brought me a nice email from BangGood saying...
"sorry about the wrong item delivery, here';s your money back, where really sorry please keep the incorrect item if it can be any use to you, the manufacturer has been informed of their error and the listing will be changed accordingly also. If we can locate any back stock of the original item you were after we';ll send it you free of charge, sorry again"
(paraphrased)
who says BG dont have decent customer services? ::)
If I remember correctly it was a miniDVR that had no documentation? If so just order the eachines miniDVR and remove the case. There is a FW that gives full screen on pal and doesn';t chop bits off. If you need the FW let me know.
have one....or "had", Id done all the FW and had it working just fine in my groundstation setup but at some point I messed about with it an reconnected it wrong somewhere which fried the dvr, the board was meant to replace it.
have had a go at wiring this weird board they sent me and got it to passthrough a video feed (didnt try audio) but the board doesnt live-up or offer any functionality atall, its a bit of a strange one as these dvr usually have a video in & out, a audio in & out and a 5v & gnd for board power, this one has the first lot but no power connections, nor any sign on the board were any should be fitted.....makes no sense to me?
Quote from: ched999uk on Monday,July 10, 2017, 09:31:31
I am jealous, mine are on their way but have not arrived yet so my build is on hold.
Got mine from here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/iFlight-Controller-Anti-Vibration-Mounting-Hardware/dp/B072MH25SH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499686644&sr=8-1&keywords=m3+antivibration
Not quad related, But I';m sure there';ll be a few out there that know what this is all about..........
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Now to fill it and get the digestives. :)
A couple of ipx to sma female leads ::) He failed to bring the bits that are holding my build up :(
Maybe tomorrow.....
An autolevel sensor for my 3D Printer...
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Well, I did have my first motor fail, and anyway, you never know when the next 8520 motored quad will be needed.......................... ;)
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Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,July 12, 2017, 18:02:59
Well, I did have my first motor fail, and anyway, you never know when the next 8520 motored quad will be needed.......................... ;)
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aaaah the method I adhere too when ordering parts.
If she';s gonna complain about me spending money on a set of parts..... might aswell order two sets and make it worth the whingin ~~
Quote from: shawdreamer on Wednesday,July 12, 2017, 19:38:08
If she';s gonna complain about me spending money on a set of parts..... might aswell order two sets and make it worth the whingin ~~
Or when she starts whining about you spending money just say to her "OK, I suppose it IS an expense I could live without............ So pack your bags and sod off". :)
The only real complaint I get is that I don';t crash enough, so the place is well overloaded. It';s the Planes and Heli';s though which of course are the real space takers.
New toy today. I';ve been predominantly using my gas soldering iron for a while now because it';s more convenient than waiting 5 minutes for my old mains one to heat up. Trouble is, The gas one does tend to spread the heat about through it';s "Exhaust ports".
So When I saw BangGood selling off TS100 irons for 40 notes + change I decided to treat myself. I already had several suitable spare PSU';s so it was just the iron I needed....... Oh, And a few spare tips. :)
Out of the box the temperature reading was all over the place, So after trying a few other tips to no avail I flashing the firmware (Yeah, It';s a soldering iron that';s sofware can be updated. Strange new world and all that. LOL !). That did it. It';s now working as expected. It';s a pretty interesting tool to be honest. It';s adjustable from 100 to 400';C and self adjusts to keep it where you set it (Read that there';s a tweaked firmware out there somewhere that takes it up to 450';C and adds more features), It';s got a motion sensor in it so it can tell if you';ve not used it for a couple of minutes and drop to a pre defined standby temperature, Or shut down completely, It also heats up pretty damn quickly. It just needs a 12 to 24v DC input to work, So I could even run it off a Li-Po for out and about if I make up a cable.
As long as the tips last a reasonable while I think I could be happy with this one. I';ll post my findings after I give it
a couple of builds worth of stick. :)
Also got some wire braiding tube and a few of those carbon fibre battery skid plate thingies because when I rebuild my Outlaw 180 I';m thinking I should give underslung battery packs a go, And the thought of belly flopping onto an unprotected Li-Po just feels wrong to me.
a set of dal (trapezoid) t5044';s Ive been wanting to try out for a while
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far lighter than the usual dals I use but also far thinner and very VERY sharp edged (Id hate to get hit by one, itd be like a razor blade at speed), tbh Im also a little disappointed with them, though the amp draw is probably less than my other Dals so is the punchout pace :cry
oh well least other goodies arrived....
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A Naze rev6 for the new design Im still working on
A osd board for the one I just finished
and a IR LED array for a ickle night vision project Im doing on the side.
Now if only the slow-arsed kitchen fitters would get their arses in gear and finish my kitchen I can have my workroom back (currently a temp kitchen) and I can get to work again..... crazy project plans are just piling up as we speak. :rolleyes:
Gimbal lens cap cover thingy...
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Quote from: iRobot on Thursday,July 13, 2017, 18:56:06
Gimbal lens cap cover thingy...
OOOOooooo look at the shiny shiny
Quote from: shawdreamer on Thursday,July 13, 2017, 19:10:22
OOOOooooo look at the shiny shiny
Yeah....... Why don';t my quads look like that?
All mine have varying combinations of muck smears in inaccessible places and grass stain anywhere near the props. I think the only way I could get some of mine "Photo shoot ready" would involve a total strip down and a stint in the dishwasher ! :)
if it aint dirty.... you aint flying it properly :smiley:
Ohhhhh nice :laugh: carbon fibre backpack,,,, i don';t think it';s real carbon, was only 32 squid !
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Finally my RunCam split and a couple of lipos ::)
Now just waiting for anti vibration mounts to arrive, So build still held up :angry:
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10pairs of racerstar 5048 tri boomarang props to try out
......
just tested them out and so far...........
ME LIKEY
dunno what the amp draw is like (their pretty light weight wise though so should help in that aspect) but they give plenty of punchout pace and much better thrust than the trap. dals I just tested (they even seem more capable than the 5050 tri';s I generally use.
just annoyed now as I have to wait in for the kitchen tiler and cant get down to the field to give them a proper go.
Pair of f/c ,I found a spare frame and motor set lurking in the mound of kit,so that';s my excuse. :whistling:
Finally:
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Now my Martian 3 build can continue ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
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5S lipos :hmm: do I try them with my LB20 or rework them to 4S?
Yeay nothing went poof when I hooked it upto 21V ::)
LEDs are a bit brighter though. Don';t think they are going to last too long. :whistling:
New sticks. Though I';d give some of them a go..
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Oww they look nice iRobot ~~
postie brought me 4x zippy compact 1500mah 3s for just cruising around, never used zippys before but my old turnigys need replacing so will give them a try :beer2:
Quote from: iRobot on Friday,July 21, 2017, 13:09:35
New sticks. Though I';d give some of them a go..
I use exactly the same stick caps on all my TX';s. I find the ones FlySky fit to most of their transmitters are real thumb shredders.
These ones offer plenty of grip without the need to have a skin graft after every flight. :)
Flysky x6b rx.
F4 v4 pro thingy fc off bang her in the hood!
:laugh:
Got two parcels today.
First one was this......
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It';s one of the "MultiStar Premium Multirotor Travel Backpacks" from HobbyKing. They were on offer and I thought what the hell. First impression is that it';s a pretty nice bit of kit. Pockets everywhere, Plenty of room inside, And places to strap sh*t all over the outside.
Just to give you all an idea of scale, I started grabbing quads off my wall and dropping them in.......
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That';s a pair of 250';s, A 180 and a 130 all snuggling safe and happy together. Looks like there';d also be room for my FPV screen and TX without any problems.
I really think this was one of my better quad transporting purchases......(You can';t see this, But I';m wearing my "Happy bunny face" at the minute. LOL !).
The other parcel had my pair of "Quanum Trifecta Foldable Tricopter Frames" and a couple of the recommended servos. I';ve been eyeing up these for a while but didn';t want to buy them from the Hong Kong warehouse, But when I saw that they were also on offer I decided to just go for it and grabbed two so the shipping didn';t feel so f**kin'; redicules.
I';ve opened one of the boxes and found that they';re completely in kit form (No pre-built sub assemblies at all), So I pushed the main bits together to get an idea of what it';s going to be like, And I';m thinking I';m pretty chuffed with this purchase too. It goes from being a reasonable sized tricopter to something that could almost fit in a jacket pocket !!! OK, With motors and blades on it';s going to be a bit chunkier, But it';s still going to be a bloody small "Glove Box sized" package.
I';m intending to use 3 of the ESC';s on one of the 4 in 1 ESC';s I';ve got in my spares draw (I';ve used them like this before when I fitted a pair to my hex without any issues). If I de-solder the ESC';s motor wires and reattach them at more convenient angles it should just about fit where the PDB should go. I';m also thinking I should be able to make a tight stack of the FC, VTX, and RX under that cage type cover up top. If it won';t fit I could always space the cover up a little with longer bolts and drilled out nylon standoffs.
I just wish I';d got these when I was on my 2 week holiday, Because I';m now back at work and probably won';t have time to build these for a little while. :(
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Raceflight mini fc and 4in1 esc
As well as
2x tbs unify
Tbs Dipole antenna for unify
Tbs circular polarised antenna for unify
Runcam swift micro
Foxeer arrow mini
Xm+
Tattu lipos
Some caps
Quote from: Cheredanine on Friday,July 28, 2017, 11:41:01
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Raceflight mini fc and 4in1 esc
As well as
2x tbs unify
Tbs Dipole antenna for unify
Tbs circular polarised antenna for unify
Runcam swift micro
Foxeer arrow mini
Xm+
Tattu lipos
Some caps
A microish build in the works?
:rolleyes:
Quote from: Saleem on Friday,July 28, 2017, 11:59:00
A microish build in the works?
:rolleyes:
Still working on the sub 250g 5 inch mate, rest of components should be here next week, but whilst I was looking at it I figured I could try a 4 inch sub 250 frame, Air-Ro currently in Poland on its way from the US (I don';t understand either)
The most expensive Lipo I';ve ever bought :laugh:
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Quote from: Cheredanine on Friday,July 28, 2017, 11:41:01
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Some caps
But you only have one head.................. :azn
Dhl dropped me off that 4 inch emax from fastlads cant wait to rip some 4s on it ~~ will go over it in cleanflight later and bind it up to my dx6 :beer2:
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An itch that needed scratching ::)
This beauty arrived today and was added to the family :)
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My new FPV frame arrived, very quick from china but one of the arms is not straight it sits up about 5mm when all the other 3 are flat on the ground, nothing i can do about it
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What material are the arms? If they are thermoplastic you should be able to warm the bow out (very gently) but I would take a photo and ask for replacement anyway!
Two more Floureon 1300mah 4s packs. £24.99 the pair from Amazon incl free shipping - ARRIVED NEXT DAY, no import tax, no waiting about no fuss. ~~
Happy.
Quote from: Andy7 on Sunday,August 06, 2017, 16:16:21
Two more Floureon 1300mah 4s packs. £24.99 the pair from Amazon incl free shipping - ARRIVED NEXT DAY, no import tax, no waiting about no fuss. ~~
Happy.
Have you flown with them yet? Let us know how you get on as they are very cheap and easy to get. Also what will you be using them in?
Quote from: DarrellW on Sunday,August 06, 2017, 10:03:59
What material are the arms? If they are thermoplastic you should be able to warm the bow out (very gently) but I would take a photo and ask for replacement anyway!
Might work, but hurts me to say not impressed with with the fit of this frame, seems like all the holes are out of wack, would send it back but return freight to china is to pricey, i guess i could drill some of the holes over size but should not have to do this on a new frame, i cant see me building this as it does not meet my standards. Gonna have to rethink this project, i have a F330 frame but the LF mini discovery that would make a nice FPV outfit, decisions :-/
Quote from: ched999uk on Sunday,August 06, 2017, 16:37:24
Have you flown with them yet? Let us know how you get on as they are very cheap and easy to get. Also what will you be using them in?
This!!
http://youtu.be/ZQQvkUTmJog (http://youtu.be/ZQQvkUTmJog)
Flies like a dream. I took a punt on one and fell in love with that pack - okay, I';ve been strapping BRICKS to my quad for the last 5 years, so it';s GONNA be a big difference. There';s a link to the amazon page in the description. They';re only 40c but pack enough punch for me for the timebeing.
I have to be a bit more careful with the fly time though, ';cos I';m used to getting 10-15 mins out of a pack :o
Quote from: Andy7 on Sunday,August 06, 2017, 17:27:11
This!!
Flies like a dream. I took a punt on one and fell in love with that pack - okay, I';ve been strapping BRICKS to my quad for the last 5 years, so it';s GONNA be a big difference. There';s a link to the amazon page in the description. They';re only 40c but pack enough punch for me for the timebeing.
I have to be a bit more careful with the fly time though, ';cos I';m used to getting 10-15 mins out of a pack :o
Looks good. Well done on first rolls. One thing that might be worth looking at is 2 straps on the battery. With one it looks like the battery could slip into props and get chopped up!!!!
I have 2 Floureon 3S 3300mAh that I use on my F450 and find them good but it';s no racer.
I just added a rubber mat to the frame and flipped the pack on its side. It';s a MUCH firmer mounting now and better access for the main power wires.
BUT; they do ship with a batter strap so I';ve got plenty now so might have a go at double-strapping.... :whistling:
Quote from: Andy7 on Sunday,August 06, 2017, 19:34:56
might have a go at double-strapping.... :whistling:
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Postie brought me a selection of 4" props from fastlads ~~
Runcam swift 2.
::)
Microwave radar sensor module, and adjustable PSU.
The radar is better than p.I.r as its gives less false triggers.
New set of props for the AQ 600 folding quad, these are 1355 T-series, shown with a 10x4.5 slowfly for scale
I am running 1155 T props at present and want to see if the motors can handle these with out getting warm, hoping they will work well and give me a tiny bit more lift/flight time
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I find it rather funny that i built the AQ600 just because i could, and had the big sunnysky 700kv motors, and now i just love flying it, got it gimbled up with a tiny mobius gimble and getting decent video from it, getting 16 mins flight time from 5200ham 4s, hoping to push it to 18 mins :cool:
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figured Id give one of these a go, might be beneficial on some of my smaller builds that have limited space for clutter...
https://www.banggood.com/In-Line-Battery-Voltage-Alarm-With-LED-XT60-Connector-for-2-6S-Lipo-p-1172970.html?rmmds=myorder
tbh Im not 100% sure how its gonna work, If it was set for use with a specific cell count (2s-3s-4s etc) then Itd just measure the overall voltage and average it between cells to decide when to go off but according to the listing its for use with 2-6s...... but......... there seems to be no way of telling it what cell count your using? or for that matter what cell count it comes set on?? hmmmm a little confusing
Quote from: shawdreamer on Tuesday,August 15, 2017, 11:43:18
tbh I';m not 100% sure how its gonna work, If it was set for use with a specific cell count (2s-3s-4s etc) then Itd just measure the overall voltage and average it between cells to decide when to go off but according to the listing its for use with 2-6s...... but......... there seems to be no way of telling it what cell count your using? or for that matter what cell count it comes set on?? hmmmm a little confusing
I assume for example that if on connection it sees voltage between 13 and say 17 it will consider it 4S and will start measuring down to whatever minimum voltage per cell is set times the number of cells?
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,August 15, 2017, 17:58:24
I assume for example that if on connection it sees voltage between 13 and say 17 it will consider it 4S and will start measuring down to whatever minimum voltage per cell is set times the number of cells?
thats sorta what Im assuming, but then you';d have to be sure of the quality and charge state of any battery you plug in if you expect it to function as it should, otherwise I expect it could get pretty confused pretty feckin quickly.
Did test it with my two newest multistars (1800mah 3s, 1800mah 4s) with the alarm set to 3.7v (its highest setting) and alongside a standard balance plug lipo alarm and they both went off pretty much the same time on both the 3s and 4s so its doing something right to figure out what cell count/full charge status its connected too and when to trigger.
either way it works like it should on 3s and 4s so I cant complain....bloody 5050smd LED if properly BRIGHT too.
My Japalura has arrived :smiley:
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My genuine Omnibus F3 V4 Pro ::) Should have arrived yesterday but RM48 was RM72!! Unmanned tech dispatched it on 15th as they said they would, so should have arrived yesterday when I had free time!!!!
Today I have a busy afternoon/early evening :cry
Hopefully get to finish my Martian3 late tonight. ::)
A rather James Bond-esque fairing from Potensic....
F181DH with carry case and a load of stuff! I wanted a cheapish FPV RTF to take on holiday (after -ahem- ';losing'; my FQ..) and this looked just the job. Not flown it yet, but I';ve had a play with the camera and monitor and the quality';s not that bad at all.
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The Tx is a bit toy-ish, but does seem to have some good features and is reasonably well set out. It';s also got removable undercarriage, but I quite like the look of the thing without the skids and prop guards hanging off it.
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I did the obligatory Google and YouTubing first, to make sure it was OK, so I';m looking forward to getting it airborne! ~~
2x Little Hubsan x4 h107 quads i got on ebay for a bargin £4.26! thought it would be perfect for my niece she loves it her first little quad she spent hours over the field flying (I will remember not to take so many batteries with me next time :sleep:)
My RacerStar 4 in 1 35A Blheli_32 esc arrived for my Bolt Kraken 5 worx build.
A sheet of Velleman glass for my 3D printer. Not very exciting, but hopefully very useful! ;D
T motor goodness
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Twenty kilos of chopped and compressed teabag trimmings,(dust extracted) so it';s new bedding tonight :laugh:
Got some "Spare" 1407 motors and another 112 frame (For 3" props).......... Trouble is that I';ve got a habit of getting bored and building spares up into yet another quad.
Wanted some backup goggles, in case my dom v2 go pop
Everyone has doms where I fly :( not interested in hdmi or hd, my cams are all ccd 4:3 and 640x480 so figured I would get a set of attitude v4 anniversary editions, there seems to be a problem with the vrx module that comes with then so got a furious true-d v3.5 too, all arrived today, set about the true-d with a craft knife and side trimmers, 10 mins careful work, not much blood loss and it won';t show up on the attitudes and presto:
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Also got this:
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Sundry props, batteries, xm+, cam etc
Nice matey like the layout on the v3.5 wish I would of waited now :cry
some legs for my 220Dasher design build....
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2205 2600kv';s
2 dys antenna,spare parts for the geprc leopard as i lost the antenna and mount and pigtail in a crash which ground it.5 spare antenna for eachine vtx and 4 racestar 30a esc!
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Yesterday, a pack of disc battery powered LED light strings, three red 2M long and three blue 2M long for insertion into some more Hula Hoop gates for indoor micro racing.
During the time it took for these to arrive from China I received 5 more hoops from UK seller , except they sent the wrong ones, clearly not as ordered. They failed to reply to messages so started a case with EBAY/PayPal, and they did not do as asked, send right ones and return label, but refunded PayPal.
Waited the stated EBay time for a return label, not received, so I suppose they gave up. Looking at EBAY sales record feedback and they have FAR bigger issues than my little order to worry about, there are a LOT of unhappy buyers of other things they sell!
So, had a better look but I cannot light these 550mm dia hoops, they are covered holographic and I have unjointed one to find the hoop under the covering is grey non-translucent plastic so no good taking off the covering. Might be usable at a push in a well lit area of the "track" where the holographic might show them up enough, or maybe garden when the wind is low enough, will try.
Now to the LED strings, advertised as without batteries, and all supply so far no batteries - fair enough, clear when ordering, well, except this time the red ones and only the red ones came with two disc batteries inserted in each set ready to use! Bonus!!
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Quote from: insx on Friday,September 01, 2017, 15:45:38
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Cute. Which model are they and have you tried them yet? Be interested as a visitors pair :)
My new mill I bagged off ebay :)
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Time to clean and then hopefully mill some stuff...
Quote from: ched999uk on Friday,September 01, 2017, 15:53:41
Cute. Which model are they and have you tried them yet? Be interested as a visitors pair :)
Yep, the very cute and tiny Eachine VR006. I';ve charged them up and switched them on but I don';t have a quad with me. I have some slight concerns about focus as there in no adjustment at all.
2 deliveries was ment to be here today.
Despite the house having 5 adults in it all day, 4 cars on the drive, And 3 dogs that go bat cr4p mental whenever anyone so much as stops a car outside, the tracker';s now saying no one was here !?!?!?
No doorbells were rung, No dogs barked, No card was left........ NO DELIVERY DRIVER CAME HERE TODAY !!!!! This is the third time stuffs been sent to me Via DPD, And the third time no one';s turned up. So now I have the fun of having to try to get them to redeliver the parcels (Well, that should read "Deliver", As the original delivery attempt wasn';t made !) when I don';t have any DPD reference number (Just one from China)......... Or I should just make a paypal claim against banggood as a way to try and prompt them not to send me stuff via this slow and unreliable company again?
If I';d had a choice of courier I';d have chose having some random homless crackhead bring the parcels to me over DPD, At least I wouldn';t be working under the misconception that I was dealing with a company that actually "Delivered" stuff !
Quote from: Reman on Saturday,September 02, 2017, 21:23:44
If I';d had a choice of courier I';d have chose having some random homless crackhead bring the parcels to me over DPD, At least I wouldn';t be working under the misconception that I was dealing with a company that actually "Delivered" stuff !
Sorry about your issues with DPD. For the record, I have the same issues with Yodel. And now the latest MyHermes Zombie is leaving packages standing in clear sight in the middle of my door step with no card through door. And there are plenty of better extremely obvious places.
One of these was left on doorstep (pre-ordered):-
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ISDT BG-8S Smart Battery Checker Balancer Receiver Signal Tester Quick Charge Function
Comes in a very nice colour printed box. Really good clear colour display, very impressive. Does not have many features, though what it has it seems to lay out well, so it looks simpler than it is. Tried out cell balancing on an old 4S, worked really well and quite quickly, unlike my "Two Meter". Minimal instructions but download info I';m about to try.
First Issue, they have fitted a std USB socket. This means I need a std male each end lead. I seem to have every type of USB lead known to man EXCEPT one of those or any combination that would make one short of ruining two leads and a soldering session.
It';s Sunday, do I go into town to pound shop and or Maplins (if they have listed stock), only to find it does not do very much anyway? :hmm:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Sunday,September 03, 2017, 07:30:34
One of these was left on doorstep (pre-ordered):-
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ISDT BG-8S Smart Battery Checker Balancer Receiver Signal Tester Quick Charge Function
Comes in a very nice colour printed box. Really good clear colour display, very impressive. Does not have many features, though what it has it seems to lay out well, so it looks simpler than it is. Tried out cell balancing on an old 4S, worked really well and quite quickly, unlike my "Two Meter". Minimal instructions but download info I';m about to try.
First Issue, they have fitted a std USB socket. This means I need a std male each end lead. I seem to have every type of USB lead known to man EXCEPT one of those or any combination that would make one short of ruining two leads and a soldering session.
It';s Sunday, do I go into town to pound shop and or Maplins (if they have listed stock), only to find it does not do very much anyway? :hmm:
Isn';t that port for USB charging only?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GrNwtkar5A
Look quite handy, i';ve tried balancing some of my Inductrix batts but they keep falling off the table. :embarrassed
Quote from: hoverfly on Sunday,September 03, 2017, 09:36:29
Look quite handy, i';ve tried balancing some of my Inductrix batts but they keep falling off the table. :embarrassed
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RE: the ISDT checker above, have now had a chance to go a bit further.
Firstly its OK to put one battery on the XT60 and another different voltage one on the Balance port. When doing the receiver test you put a std three pin plug from the receiver (so plug to plug needed for std receiver outputs).
Secondly the manual does not have a picture that appears on the Banggood website showing a servo lead plugged into the balance port, negative to pin marked - , so + in pin 2 and signal on pin 3. Select Receiver check and it works!! ~~
My test Receiver unit is an Orange R618XL, gear channel PWM fed to checker, supplied from a AA 4 cell NIMH. This shows 4.74v, -10% off centre, 234Hz and 1477uS pulse length with No Tx linked to it.
Transfer to the Aileron Channel and figures are the same.
Turn on the Horus with multi-module set and bound on DSM2 22uS and as soon as the link is made, -10 as before, the frequency steps to 263Hz and pulse 1477uS as before.
Full right stick -126, 263Hz, 987uS.
Full left stick +106, 263Hz and 1968uS.
Anorak';s delight!
Nice Mr ParcelForce man has just delivered two 2200mAh 4S Heavy Duty 60-120C discharge packs in the hopes that the 3B-R motors on latest build 250 won';t suck THEM down under alarm voltage!! :azn
had a nice little delivery today..
these quads are addictive...
SCX200 Redback & some Deadpool motors plus a few other parts for the build :whistling:
WOOO HOOOO.....new bus pass. :smiley:
a small little microchip sticker for the front windscreen of the car.....
no toll costs for me when I use the new Mersey bridge <does a little jig>
Yestereday morning I sent off more emails to pretty much everyone involved with my missing parcels (BangGood, Flyt Express, And DPD).
BangGood replyed with "Thanks for your email. For the order number XXXXXXXX and XXXXXXXX as tracking status update delivered, if not get , could you please check with local post office carefully and make a claim with local post office? Or could you please ask post office provide official document of Not Signed to make investigation?".
I was pretty annoyed with their badly written brush off, So I instantly replied with "Did you even read my previous message? DPD is not the post office. Royal Mail who run the Post Offices have nothing to do with this. DPD cannot even look for the parcel without one of THEIR tracking numbers. Without one of their tracking numbers I can do nothing from this end. Do I need to start a PayPal dispute for you to do anything? As far as I';m concerned I';ve paid for items that I have not received. Please don';t just reply to this with some canned answer without actually reading my previous emails !"....... That';s the first email I';ve sent to bangGood that wasn';t polite (And I actually felt bad after I sent it).
Flyt Express hasn';t got back to me,
But I got this from DPD earlier. "Your dpd order is due for delivery on Thursday 7th September. On the morning of the Thursday 7th September you';ll receive a 1 hour delivery time slot and you';ll be able to live track your order on its way to you. Please ensure that someone is available to sign for your delivery".
I was happy to see that message until about 10 minutes after I got home when I decided to check to see if GensAce had shipped my Tattu packs yet...... Yep, It';s them that should be here tomorrow.(Partly :wack0 , But mainly :( )
I';m getting bored with this now. I think I';ll give BangGood till both parcels have been over 30 days since shipping, Then if they still haven';t got their act together on this and stopped trying to tell me to chase it from my end, I';ll contact PayPal to see what they can do.
As far as I';m concerned I';m the customer. I';ve paid for items, I';ve paid for shipping, They chose to use the cheapest delivery method they could find and it';s back fired on them. As I haven';t received anything they haven';t fulfilled their part of the transaction, So in my mind it';s their problem, And they can explain to PayPal why they';ve done nothing to try to resolve it.
On a lighter note, Yesterday I received some more tips for my TS100 soldering iron, And a couple of 200x500mm sheets of sticky backed neoprene (2mm and 4mm thick) to make battery pads for some of my quads (So domed allen bolt heads don';t gouge through the side of my packs in any of my many many crashes. :) ).
EDIT :- BangGood';s just replyed to my reply.
"Thanks for your email. For the order number xxxxxxxx and xxxxxxxx,only update the tracking number [Tracking numbers were here], no other tracking number , if DPD cannot track it , would you please provide the official document from DPD in which they clearly state what happened to your parcel and all the details they have ? Once confirm it , we can process refund or replacement for it ."
Well, That';s useful.
SO I replied with......
"DPD have already told me that without THEIR tracking numbers they can';t even tell if they';ve ever had the parcels in their system.
I don';t know of any other way to tell you that I CAN';T DO ANYTHING ELSE FROM MY END !
I';ve sent an email to Flyt Express, But they didn';t reply to me. I';m just the recipient, I';m not the one who pays them.
BangGood on the other hand IS the company who pays them, So IS in a position to pressure them.
I';m starting to loose my patience over this. If no one want';s to try to work out what';s happened I';m going to have to let PayPal work it out. I';ve never had to do this before, But you can be sure I';d never use a company again if I';ve had to file a PayPal dispute against them.".
As you may be able to tell, I';m a bit miffed by their lack of interest in this. It';s only 2 parcels with a combined value of around 60 quid, But the way they seem to be trying to tell me to work out what happened myself is getting to me.
Anyone got experience with paypal disputes where the tracker says something was delivered?
Hi Reman, Feel any better now? :azn
Engaging tongue in cheek mode, watch out!!!!!!.........................
Their use of post office (note lower case) is simply the generic terms for infrastructure. I doubt they are or even could be aware of every countries structure, rules and foibles with regard mailing systems. Are you? ;)
They are also operating far far away from their own language, even having to write things "backwards". Perhaps if you contacted them in Mandarin they';d be less stressed themselves?? ;) ;)
Yes, you are a customer, but did you pay a going rate for transportation? Did you pay for tracking? Did you pay postage at all? Are they charging a rate that would allow full investigation of pathing and dates/times? If I buy from HobbyKing UK warehouse they charge me over £5. Their customer support is far far worse.
Reading their comms and knowing the way they work, they simply want something to show you have tried to locate it. A note from DPD saying "dunno mate" is likely more than enough.
Incidentally, DPD called here yesterday trying to deliver a parcel for an address with different number. My house has very clear black on white large numbers in an obvious place. Not to them! Several weeks ago another courier put a card through noting "delivery to safe place". The parcel was in my recycle bin and for 31 not 13. Its a straightforward road with normal odds and evens, nothing at all tricky!
They must get people trying it on (not in ANY way suggesting you are!), so its no real surprise they get "confused". Give them a chance, they are at worst testing your resolve. Annoying, but PayPal will sort if needed.
Calm Down and Buy another Model.......................... (Works for me!) ::)
Just start a PayPal claim. Sometimes it kicks the seller to actually do something. In the claim copy and paste (different colours as above is good) the emails from BangGoog and DPD. It should help.
It is frustrating but I am sure you will either get your orders or a refund in the end.
Just had to do a PayPal claim against Unmanned Tech! PayPal refunded so like you that is a company I wont use again!
A nice little and I mean little RunCam Swift Micro 2. Gave it a quick test and looks great. Nice Voltage display with alarm (goes purple and flashes). Plus you can tweek the voltage reading in 0.1v increments. Also has a timer from power on.
Here is it next to a RunCam Split.
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My lost DPD Parcels arrived today !!!!!!........ Via "My Hermes" ?!?!?! :shrug:
God know';s what happened there, But the tracker still says that DPD have left my parcels in a safe place, Flyt Express still don';t care enough to reply to my email, And from what BangGood have filtered back to me from them, They don';t appear to know WHO they';re employing to deliver stuff once it';s out of the country !
All it would have taken was for Flyt Express to investigate what had happened and forward the correct information, But it seems they';re way too busy taking their sweet time delivering stuff to contemplate answering emails.
Anyway, I better keep this post relatively short, As I still need to email BangGood to tell them that I';m now NOT going to be making Voodoo dolls of their directors and hanging them on the darts board.
I';m actually really relieved they';ve turned up. I';ve been buying from BG for a couple of years now, and I really like their range and prices. I didn';t want to have to stop buying from them like I did with FastTech (They were constantly selling stock they didn';t have. You';d pay, You';d wait for a month or two while your order';s expected shipping date kept arriving then mysteriously changing, Then they';d recommend that you choose something else, Or try to refund you in store credits. This was happening so often that we (Their forum users) started wondering if FastTech might have a high interest account somewhere that they were holding all our money in?).
On a much more positive note, I had my first totally hassle free DPD delivery today !!!! It was the Tattu packs from GensAce. I paid a bit before 6am on the 5th, And they got here around 11am today....... So that';s something like 53 hours For the order to be processed, Packed, Dispatched, Shipped from Germany to the UK, Processed over here, And delivered (Most of my orders from Hobbyking UK have taken longer than that to get here !!!!)...... If this wasn';t a fluke, I';m pretty impressed, And will probabbly be using them for packs again soon. :notworthy:
Anyway, Time to email BangGood.
Anyway, good news. So fast shipping is needed.
some non-rotor bits for various projects Ive got on the trot right not....
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a Boyu EF-05 external aquarium filter/pump
3mtr';s of clear 12od tubing
tubing ring clips
i5/i7 water cooling block
still waiting on a pair of 120x240 alu rads and a Gpu block but.....bet you can guess what Im doing with my latest gaming pc build ::)
some will likely scoff at using the boyu external but at 150ltr an hour with a head pressure strong enough to pump from the bottom of the stairs to the top and along the landing then back down again, roughly 24mtrs of tube length and 3mtrs height its more than capable of circulating what I need..... (I was bored and curious to see what the one I use on my guppie breeding tank could do while I was cleaning it out, the missus was not as impressed as I was for some bizarre reason :whistling:)
I even under filled the circuit with hot water so I can double check the seals would be fine if things got toasty and to see if the head pressure would cope with the air bubbles without air locking..... my bengal found great amusement chasing the bubbles as they literally flew around the system (regardless of how I lifted, twisted or angled the block to try cause a lock) :frantic:
ps..... the filter material is obviously not staying in there, I just forgot to take it out :laugh:
Not seen the Boyu external before, I inherited a Boyu half round fronted tank from daughter and the reason they didn';t keep fish in it long term emerged, the inbuilt filter was the worst use of plastic possible, totally useless. The tank (my No3) now runs with a throttled down Eheim ECCP Pro which is near silent apart from minimal water outlet noise and is all shrimp.
Cheating a bit (a lot!) as it was never going to come through the post, but today I collected a DYNAM Martin Marauder twin WW2 bomber.
Have wanted a RC Marauder since I started RC flight in 1972, but never had the time to build from scratch and they have only just released one nearly 60 years after I built my first one (1/72nd plastic kit).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfkOYzRXR-s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfkOYzRXR-s)
Quote from: Bad Raven on Friday,September 08, 2017, 13:14:36
Not seen the Boyu external before, I inherited a Boyu half round fronted tank from daughter and the reason they didn';t keep fish in it long term emerged, the inbuilt filter was the worst use of plastic possible, totally useless. The tank (my No3) now runs with a throttled down Eheim ECCP Pro which is near silent apart from minimal water outlet noise and is all shrimp.
my guppie tanks a Boyu half moon too, the overhead filter was utter cack, soon as even the slightest bit of algae built up (which was quick as the hood light actually shone into it which further helped the algae to multiply at speed) it';d block and overflow out the back of the tank...... binned it straight away and used externals ever since.
this little monsters gonna be flowing a bottom 120x240 rad, then through a pair of GTX';s, through a i7 then finally a top 120x240 rad all while being tucked away outside the case were I wont have to struggle with inevitable fluid changes and flushing :wack0
Wooo Hoooo lots of goodies :smiley: :smiley:
Postie brought me my TBS hoodie from hobbyrc great service as usual ~~
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not much today apart from a Runcam split & an LED/Buzzer board ~~
Micro Swift 2 and Runcam TX25... Going to be quite interesting to see the performance of the t/x , it realy is tiny...
Quote from: hoverfly on Tuesday,September 12, 2017, 13:26:27
Micro Swift 2 and Runcam TX25... Going to be quite interesting to see the performance of the t/x , it realy is tiny...
Let us know how that vtx is as I am not impressed with my vtx03.
Quote from: ched999uk on Tuesday,September 12, 2017, 14:34:07
Let us know how that vtx is as I am not impressed with my vtx03.
have you swapped the stock whip antenna for a clover?
I found the ones I use vastly improved once I got shut of the whip, not that hard to do either as its I ipex connection on the board.
Quote from: shawdreamer on Tuesday,September 12, 2017, 15:10:00
have you swapped the stock whip antenna for a clover?
I found the ones I use vastly improved once I got shut of the whip, not that hard to do either as its I ipex connection on the board.
Yes swapped to pagoda and ipex to sma. It might be antenna angles as only flying los and fairly level and antenna on quad set for fast flying,.
Quote from: ched999uk on Tuesday,September 12, 2017, 16:22:05
Yes swapped to pagoda and ipex to sma. It might be antenna angles as only flying los and fairly level and antenna on quad set for fast flying,.
Ive taken to having my clovers aimed downwards below the body of the frame now, seems to help with clovers as Im almost always about two metres so the frame isnt blocking anything but dunno about pagoda or stock whips.
postie had a nice few bits for me today :cool:
a Kinetic Air-Ro & most of the parts to build it :wack0
two items to keep me busy for a bit.
first of all my 120x240 rad turned up so I can make a start on my new i7 gaming rig...
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just running a full fill leak test to make sure the rads water tight and no nasty pinhole surprises once its in its case position, oh and a silver kill coil turned up but I didnt bother getting a pic, just slotted it into the tubing while I was fitting the rad.
and second are.....
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yep some might be going "aye?.... their Dji Spark props" and you';d be right, but these puppies aint goin anywhere near a Dji, Im gonna design a workround adapter so they can be used on more or less any other motor, not sure just how beneficial this little project will be but seemed interesting and if it works out ok then Ill atleast have folding props on my 250';s :evil
Another delayed LiPo battery spews its way out of the international carriage system, actually leaving an earlier order for the same thing hanging (nearly missed that but luckily checked the order number on the bag label).
This one came China Post Air small packet by direct via Royal Mail customs contents labelled "Charger"(again). Last one before came via Sweden, one before that via Switzerland, then before that Thailand. Says "No Tracking" on label when tracking was paid for (and did eventually show!) and was done by postie this end.
The one ordered and processed five days earlier than the one arriving today now shows tracking as only just having left Fuzhou and shows it was "opened, opened" and then "direct seal". Damaged packaging? Opened for inspection? :shrug:
The label on this one has two capacities, four "C" ratings, and four voltages, which one marked with red felt tip that rubbed off at first touch.
Make is XF Power. DID arrive nicely balanced in storage, has charged evenly, too, 3mV apart least to most cell.
Just some LiPo bags to help contain the heat should they decide to cook off at some point
Happened in a buddys garage & it made a right mess :blink
my red FC for my SCX Redback build & a set of the blue Cobra 2450';s in case i ever want to add blue to a build :rolleyes: :whistling:
Quote from: sh0wtime on Monday,September 18, 2017, 18:20:02
Just some LiPo bags to help contain the heat should they decide to cook off at some point
Happened in a buddys garage & it made a right mess :blink
Were his batteries charging at the time? Or just spontaneously go off? Any sign of damage to them before they went? always nervous about LiPos.
they were charging at the time as far as i can remember. it was about 5 years or so ago...
the guy chaging them was an experienced RC operator as at the time he was Craig Dreschers mechanic, it was Craigs gear that got burned!
personally i';m not frightened of LiPo';s. been using them for years without issue but since i';ve recently bought 11 or so soft cased LiPo';s i';m thinking it would be a good idea to add a little flameproof barrier between me & them as i generally store them indoors :whistling:
i won';t put them in the cupboard under the stairs as i have around 7 gallons of 25% Nitro fuel in there already :blink :whistling:
Today Mr Parcelforce brought a HK Euro order for LiPos. I';d used Euro as UK OOS for a while.
3 of 3 Cell 2200mAh 60C 120C surge.
As usual each had packaging carefully opened, visual inspection and check inc wire security at plugs. Then, straight onto cell checker.
1 pack found to have Cell 2 at zero volts.
New territory for me after many many OK orders, a Warranty Claim! (requesting replacement not refund)
Received batteries @ 15:45, Claim with photos 16:20, Inspected, Authorised, and Passed for Settlement within 30 minutes.
I';ll keep you informed, but so far nothing adverse to say.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,September 19, 2017, 18:47:47
Today Mr Parcelforce brought a HK Euro order for LiPos. I';d used Euro as UK OOS for a while.
3 of 3 Cell 2200mAh 60C 120C surge.
As usual each had packaging carefully opened, visual inspection and check inc wire security at plugs. Then, straight onto cell checker.
1 pack found to have Cell 2 at zero volts.
New territory for me after many many OK orders, a Warranty Claim! (requesting replacement not refund)
Received batteries @ 15:45, Claim with photos 16:20, Inspected, Authorised, and Passed for Settlement within 30 minutes.
I';ll keep you informed, but so far nothing adverse to say.
So, I';d fully expected a further exchange over this, even though I had indicated how I wanted it resolved, but not so. Further Email arrived here stating very sorry for issues and replacement sent.
So far so good then.
Hopefully this will not burn out like me LB20 did.
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4x dys 1407 4300,quite nice motors to look at and feel,i teresting to see how they shape up to racestar and brotherhobby 1407 (got these versions already)
:smiley:
I got some tips (for the iron) & some solder.
kinda still a bit stuck til the iron gets here :shrug:
So, the replacement battery from HK for the one with a 0v cell 2 (see my previous posts if not aware) arrived last week. And.......... it had one cell (No3) down at 2.2v :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :thumbdown:
MMM, what now, do I claim, or do I try inform they have a batch issue and maybe agree to try recover it back OK,
SO, I tried to contact via their RMA but kept getting a website error message about no post record found, claim not processed. Tried three times, the last even shutting PC down and coming back in, same error, it just would not action the form entry.
Or so I thought. :confused:
Today I get a claim authorised post with a note "sorry you have had so much trouble". :shrug:
Assuming the error messages were terminal and I';d get no further, over the weekend I slowly recovered the battery cell back to over 3.5v on NIMH trickle charge (outdoors and watching it), then put on the balancer (again outside) till it balanced, then charged it the rest of the way. It ended this balanced within 2mV. Since then I have hovered a quad with it down to 3.7v and then balance charged it normally at 1C, and its sitting on my desk charged and in balance to 3mV, so I suppose this one has been recovered.
SO, I await events with interest....................... :popcorn: :popcorn: .....................even if you all don';t! :rofl:
Props and motors for my tiny whoop build. I already have the frame, camera mount and F3 F/C, just waiting for the camera/tx now.
I was looking around an order time lag ago for suitable stuff for the school RC club, I found and ordered an Eachine VR007Pro headset with "intelligent" battery at less than £33.
I';d hoped this smaller format size would be good for juvenile head sizes.
Got back from flying today to find it had arrived.
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I have run it so far with a EMax 200 (std EMax camera), and a micro combo Eachine TX-01. It had no problems finding and displaying either and the smaller size screen didn';t seem to be anything like the penalty I expected.
Quite Impressed! ~~
my lad uses one for flyalongs.
small, compact, light and surprisingly good signal pickup and screen clarity.
slap a clover or pagoda on it though, definitely does make a difference
Got my TBS Anti-Slip Maintenance Mat from rchobby today ~~ using it as a pc matt for my keyboard and mouse lol :o :laugh:
Had a second TS100 soldering iron arrive today. I really like the original I bought and use it pretty much exclusively at home now. I kept thinking that a second one to put in the flight bag with a XT60 adapter cable would be useful, Then they turned up for £31 in BangGood';s 11th anniversary sale........ Well, It would be rude not to wouldn';t it. :)
Well that little headset (Eachine VR007Pro) in my last post has been a great success at my club and a couple of other members have decided to take the plunge into FPV and have ordered one after watching me fly with mine. IMO its a game changer.
Of course its not the best, no diversity (not that it seems to need it) and channel/band switching is a bit fiddly with yet another way of band notification, but its light weight is a real attraction to people over my other headsets they have tried.
Personally I';m still using an extended and heavily modded Gearbest sourced unit with a signal seeking diversity Lumenier VRX, but even that was more than three times the price.
The Eachine K-Loverleaves 5.8G 5dBi 6 Leaf Clover Mushroom Antenna RHCP SMA/RP-SMA, sold as a pair for under £8 are the cheapest and most effective way to gain even better reception and I now use these exclusively.
Got a Flysky i10 to replace my Turnigy i10......
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Seems Hobbyking/Turnigy aren';t currently working on any firmware updates for the TGY i10 (And haven';t been for a while now). After the last couple of updates only seemed to add extra problems I get the impression they';re pulling the plug on this TX as far as support goes . I really liked the hardware, But it was let down by the later Turnigy modified firmwares being total sweaty skidmarked pants.
It seems the only way to have a TGY i10 without bug laden software was to get a FS i10 instead. So I';d been half looking about for ages, but couldn';t warrant the 140 to 250ish quid everywhere was asking for them to get something that I sort of already had. Then I found they were on offer for 116 quid at "TomTop" in their UK warehouse. I kept thinking about that for a fair while and kept looking back every few days, Then suddenly they got included in one of their flash sales for £69.29........"OK, F**k it. Can';t hang about at that price". :)
I';ve updated the firmware and found it has a nice windows USB games controller option built right in...... Nice !
Spent an enjoyable 10 minutes playing about with FPVFreerider and it dawned on me that the gimbels on the cheapo USB fake TX styled controller I';ve been using are bloody awful !!!!! Live and learn. :)
So far I';m a happy bunny with this new purchase, Hopefully it';ll prove to have the same great hardware as the TGY i10, But without the system toppling firmware issues.
(Oh, And before people start telling me that I should have got a Q X7 for similar money, I';ve got....... erm....... several (I get concerned if I actually count them) quads, a hex, and a couple of helicopters all Flyskyed up. If I switched protocols now it would take a fair few weekends and a couple hundred quid worth of RX';s to refit everything....... And on top of that, I actually really rate Flysky';s current stuff.)
Some of these (2.4ghz rx aerial';s)
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To fix the ones Id either ripped off during crashes or stupidly cut of with my own frames props like the one in the twinboard250 I just finished replacing...
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Oh and finally these cute little things for the spark clone project, just waiting on the 4in1 esc now (christ these things are tiny)....
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Something for the weekend.... two more 4s packs :)
I';ve received a 4 x 800 mAh pack to help out this weekend also.. :frantic:
My wing wing Z84 arrived yesterday............and i have nearly finished building it already, went together really well, very happy with it
Charger
Yeay no more 3hr charges.
A big one.
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Opps my old charger was charging cell 4 to 4.25 V :whistling: I now have a few packs that need sorting :banghead:
1 x TrueD Furious Fatshark Module
4 x Spedex 25A ESCs for the Wizard rebuild
1 x Matek F405 FC for new 220 build
1 x Matek PDB for new 220 build
1 x Runcam Swift 2 for new 220 build
1 x Matek VTX for new 220 build
Nowt!
He must have got blown away.
:hmm:
a farmfoods leaflet
a sunlife leaflet
and a "we by mobile devices" leaflet
erm yer...... cheers for them fella ~~
The VR007Pro headset I ordered a few weeks ago at £32.63 and then again at £32.54 for a friend, is today when looking to order for a couple of my school club members at a pretty shocking increase to £46.63. :o :thumbdown:
On a happier note, Tues morning I ordered (via EBay) 2 of USB sticks USB2/3 64Gb sticks with 2nd Class Post - they arrived this morning 2 of 256Gb and 1st post. I';d ordered the smaller size as I didn';t know if an old PC they would have to be used with would cope, luckily they seem to. No explanation of the different supply given. :shrug:
Quote from: shawdreamer on Tuesday,October 17, 2017, 19:33:54
a farmfoods leaflet
a sunlife leaflet
and a "we buy mobile devices" leaflet
So you can eat yourself silly, be well insured, and stop people annoying you on your mobile............................
RESULT....................... ~~
More a case of what the postman DID NOT bring......waiting for my Micro skyhunter to arrive and its well late, BG keep telling me to wait a few more days........ordered it 31 days back but they are telling me its within the 15-20 working day slot
Quote from: apollo7 on Wednesday,October 18, 2017, 16:52:24
More a case of what the postman DID NOT bring......waiting for my Micro skyhunter to arrive and its well late, BG keep telling me to wait a few more days........ordered it 31 days back but they are telling me its within the 15-20 working day slot
After a lot of orders which were OK, I recently had trouble with BG. I';d ordered a battery, then a week later ordered another.
Right at the end of the second one';s expected time slot it arrived, but the first one, by now overdue, was still AWOL. After several "please wait a few more days", I challenged their process since I';d paid for Insurance and the tracking was definitely iffy with an extra 10 days delayed by China Post before it was allegedly forwarded (I think they lost it in China!).
It never did arrive, unlike one way back that finally got to me two months overdue with the label blackened and part unreadable looking like it had been skidding on a running belt for some considerable time.
The pleasures of international ordering...............................
At that they refunded me.
Recently I have had packages arrive from them by:-
Royal Mail from Sweden Post
Royal Mail from Thailand
MyHermes from Manchester (Yes, really, a Banggood order!)
LiPo always seem to take beyond their expected service times
Definition of "China post tracking" one person watches the other putting the item in a post box... ::)
Postman hasn';t bought me anything for ages.
I';m on my second week in hospital & I know I won';t be having the procedure I need to next Tuesday so my whole life is kinda on hold at the mo [emoji53]
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Quote from: sh0wtime on Thursday,October 19, 2017, 12:22:33
Postman hasn';t bought me anything for ages.
I';m on my second week in hospital & I know I won';t be having the procedure I need to next Tuesday so my whole life is kinda on hold at the mo [emoji53]
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Remember when they start sticking needles in you only give your name, rank , and serial number. Best of luck mate ~~
Quote from: Bad Raven on Thursday,October 19, 2017, 08:30:26
After a lot of orders which were OK, I recently had trouble with BG. I';d ordered a battery, then a week later ordered another.
Right at the end of the second one';s expected time slot it arrived, but the first one, by now overdue, was still AWOL. After several "please wait a few more days", I challenged their process since I';d paid for Insurance and the tracking was definitely iffy with an extra 10 days delayed by China Post before it was allegedly forwarded (I think they lost it in China!).
It never did arrive, unlike one way back that finally got to me two months overdue with the label blackened and part unreadable looking like it had been skidding on a running belt for some considerable time.
The pleasures of international ordering...............................
At that they refunded me.
Recently I have had packages arrive from them by:-
Royal Mail from Sweden Post
Royal Mail from Thailand
MyHermes from Manchester (Yes, really, a Banggood order!)
LiPo always seem to take beyond their expected service times
Have to say they are usually fairly good, the wing wing arrived in the time slot and yes i am getting the email replies....please wait a few more days, just checked the err "tracking" and looks like the micro munter has left Belgium for "country of destination", so should be here next week, i will have fun with the "rate the service" on BG site
One of these,f4v5 pro,fc/pdb/vtx aio,this is my third,cost £41.saw they had for £27.50 on a quick flash sale on gearbest so ordered one from thete also just the other day,i actualy like this fc.
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Quote from: apollo7 on Thursday,October 19, 2017, 16:34:26
Have to say they are usually fairly good, the wing wing arrived in the time slot and yes i am getting the email replies....please wait a few more days, just checked the err "tracking" and looks like the micro munter has left Belgium for "country of destination", so should be here next week, i will have fun with the "rate the service" on BG site
Ive always found BG pretty reliable myself, only suffered the minor hiccupwith the DVR a while back but otherwise theyve been dependable even in terms of delivery times.
Gearbest though....... now their a full on joke with every order Ive made.
my last one was a corset dress and coat for the missus for her weekend away at whitby';s goth weekend (its the first time she';s ever gone and her mates invited her for a girlie weekend so I went all out to get her all goth';d up for it)
the coat.....
Hong Kong... Singapore... Naples... Frankfurt... Leipzig... Middlesborough... East Midlands... Liverpool... Here
It had a feckin crackin two week Asia/European holiday :rolleyes:
The dress was out of stock but they didnt even bother telling me until a day ago which means even if they alter the order it';d never get here in time so Ive had to pay out silly money on some £175 one use corset job from a specialist shop in the UK :-/
On the upside..... thats ATLEAST three quads worth of excuses for me buying parts ~~
Quote from: shawdreamer on Friday,October 20, 2017, 20:44:47
Ive always found BG pretty reliable myself, only suffered the minor hiccupwith the DVR a while back but otherwise theyve been dependable even in terms of delivery times.
Gearbest though....... now their a full on joke with every order Ive made.
my last one was a corset dress and coat for the missus for her weekend away at whitby';s goth weekend (its the first time she';s ever gone and her mates invited her for a girlie weekend so I went all out to get her all goth';d up for it)
the coat.....
Hong Kong... Singapore... Naples... Frankfurt... Leipzig... Middlesborough... East Midlands... Liverpool... Here
It had a feckin crackin two week Asia/European holiday :rolleyes:
The dress was out of stock but they didnt even bother telling me until a day ago which means even if they alter the order it';d never get here in time so Ive had to pay out silly money on some £175 one use corset job from a specialist shop in the UK :-/
On the upside..... thats ATLEAST three quads worth of excuses for me buying parts ~~
Shame you did not get air miles points for its travels, that is a stupid journey!
This delayed delivery from BG has pi$$ed me of, think its time to chuck in fixed wing, just seems it all goes wrong at every turn.........i have had various planes for about a year now and so far just one flight, cant do right for doing wrong, got 2 different wings about ready to maiden but dont care if i trash them now
Quote from: apollo7 on Saturday,October 21, 2017, 05:17:14
...i have had various planes for about a year now and so far just one flight, cant do right for doing wrong, got 2 different wings about ready to maiden but dont care if i trash them now
At the risk of boring everybody but I';ve said it before fit a Guardian stabiliser , if your t/x has a slider/roller you can set it for mid position and apply more or less stabilisation. When you release the sticks the a/c will level out and it gives you time to get the brain back on track. ~~
Quote from: hoverfly on Saturday,October 21, 2017, 10:27:12
At the risk of boring everybody but I';ve said it before fit a Guardian stabiliser , if your t/x has a slider/roller you can set it for mid position and apply more or less stabilisation. When you release the sticks the a/c will level out and it gives you time to get the brain back on track. ~~
agreed, a bit of switched optional stabilisation on fixed wing can mean the difference between returning to land safely and the ever amusing ground nail approach, especially on the larger delta wings when once you put them out a distance from you it can be near impossible to figure orientation LOS, same goes for FPV';ing at low altitude when your more or less pitch up and can see nothing but sky and lose situational awareness for even a moment.
Hurricane diana or is that dave? God knows what name we on at this moment in time.
Anyways he brought also,one of the betaflight aio fc from banginghergood.
:smiley:
Mr Posty brought me.
A CC3d revo board that has no bootloader or firmware on it and refuses to connect to the pc so is now the smallest doordstop I own,
a roll of Lace my missus will use to adorn her new clothes for next weekend (she didnt seem keen on the "why dont I make you a lace bikini out of whatever is left?)
A roll of EL wire that now adorns the edges of my computer corner workstation and pc case and lights up like a scene from Tron when I fire up my pc.... what... it aint that geeky :laugh:
Quote from: shawdreamer on Saturday,October 21, 2017, 17:04:58
Mr Posty brought me.
A CC3d revo board that has no bootloader or firmware on it and refuses to connect to the pc so is now the smallest doordstop I own,
So your good old reliable CC3D has not been the easy fall back you hoped ;D
Great to see your first vids on your new quad. Looks great, must be so satisfying knowing all the effort has paid off and it flies. Well done, keep up the posts.
Quote from: ched999uk on Saturday,October 21, 2017, 17:22:59
So your good old reliable CC3D has not been the easy fall back you hoped ;D
Great to see your first vids on your new quad. Looks great, must be so satisfying knowing all the effort has paid off and it flies. Well done, keep up the posts.
the satisfaction of seeing my creation fly....... swiftly followed by 40 mph wind making it impossible to take it out and do so...... he gives with one hand and takes with another :rolleyes:
Postie finally brought my micro skyhunter, but as i was out all he gave me was a sorry you were out card
Folded carefully the "sorry you were out,and I can';t wait for you to get to the doorcard"
Can be made into a quite serviceable paper dart,this can be flown until you take a morning off work to queue in a grotty little office full of the great unwashed where you on production of your passport,great granny, driving licence, will be given the mangled remains of you goods. :nananana:
Quote from: hoverfly on Sunday,October 22, 2017, 10:12:15
Folded carefully the "sorry you were out,and I can';t wait for you to get to the doorcard"
Can be made into a quite serviceable paper dart,
Lat time I got one of those I was off work for a week (To use up some of the holiday entitlement work try to avoid letting me have). So I went to the post office next day. I think it was pension day or something because there was a mile long cue of shuffling old zombies and the aroma of p1ss in the air. :(
Quote from: Reman on Sunday,October 22, 2017, 11:04:00
there was a mile long cue of shuffling old zombies and the aroma of p1ss in the air. :(
are you sure you went in the post office and not Macdonalds?
Naaaa, the zombies cued up at McDonald';s are younger and pong of stale sweat that';s only just masked by the half can of Linx Africa they all seem to favour.
mmmmmm Lynx Africa........... the scent of Virginity
they should use that in their adverts!
What do you say to a person of indeterminable gender, pastry white skin , filthy fingernails and postulating acne?????
Big Mac and fries please.... :rolleyes:
Quote from: hoverfly on Sunday,October 22, 2017, 17:44:14
What do you say to a person of indeterminable gender, pastry white skin , filthy fingernails and postulating acne?????
Big Mac and fries please.... :rolleyes:
The version of that one that I heard was "What';s the correct way to address someone with a sports science degree?........... YEAH, OF COURSE I WANT FECKIN'; FRIES WITH THAT !". :)
Got my firmware cable for my Flysky, to do the 10 switch mod.
Waiting on a few parcels now though, Lizard, spares + props from Banggood.
I';ve noticed they seem to have changed their tracking recently.
Before every order would give me a RM tracking number & without fail 20+ times, the day after it arrived in the UK it would be delivered.
Now, all my orders vary from DPD - none of the tracking numbers have ever worked. , and untracked which arrive quicker in the UK then sit there for 10 days.
Runcam split from a banggood flash sale.
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safe upload site (http://imgbb.com/)
A Tranis X9B+ is winging it's way to home, eta 1300. ....along with a FrSky x4rsb RX.
Tomorrow it should be a DYS F30 4IN 1...like an early chrimbo in our house...for me anyway.. :rolleyes: ~~
A cheapo phone mount ~~
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Bearings
Balls.
:wack0
Quote from: Saleem on Sunday,November 05, 2017, 18:10:44
Balls.
:wack0
I'll see your balls and raise you some lube ::)
F.F.S. he's a private club and can only accept one member at a time.... :rofl:..
OK getting my coat.. :whistling:
I'm expecting lots of smallish stuff, different orders, different days, so individual packages, some now getting overdue, but my best mate the postman has walked straight past my house for four days "on the trot" now. :waiting:
And guess what, I likely will be out today at his timing.................... :thumbdown:
I'm rather expecting trouble with one thing likely to come soon by Parcelforce as well. I originally bought from UK warehouse Hobbyking but the item was no good. They are replacing F.O.C. but have sent from China. It's the sort of size that attracts customs attention, which is why I bought from UK and so have already paid duty within cost. Will they try to charge me duty/handling on replacement? :sweating: :crossfingers:
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thought Id give one a bash at £30 from HK
A huge box with a Sonic 64 EDF
Totally unrelated to multirotor but yipppeee a new W.C. .The old one was to low and I had trouble getting out in the morning. Had a hell of a job finding one at the right height ,most modern ones are only 8 inches off the floor, plus mattress.
Gone for the Victorian iron style, assembly tomorrow. :smiley:
Quote from: hoverfly on Tuesday,November 07, 2017, 19:34:18
Totally unrelated to multirotor but yipppeee a new W.C. .The old one was to low and I had trouble getting out in the morning. Had a hell of a job finding one at the right height ,most modern ones are only 8 inches off the floor, plus mattress.
Gone for the Victorian iron style, assembly tomorrow. :smiley:
uhuh, old people often have trouble getting off the toilet but just how lazy can you be to also have a mattress on it? :whistling:
Quote from: shawdreamer on Tuesday,November 07, 2017, 15:43:08
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thought Id give one a bash at £30 from HK
I've kept looking at them because it's a stonking price for a Flysky compatible TX with decent quality gimbels, But I REALLY can't warrant getting one because I've only just got an FS-i10 (Same design gimbels, But using black plastic and no illumination). I was also a bit put off by the built in battery and it not having anywhere convenient to mount my FPV screen on it (I still have trouble using my Quanum V2's and prefer using a TX mounted 7" screen)........ But this all still doesn't stop me looking at them and thinking "But it's only 30 quid, And it would be fine for LOS flying". :)
Quote from: Reman on Tuesday,November 07, 2017, 20:38:03
I've kept looking at them because it's a stonking price for a Flysky compatible TX with decent quality gimbels, But I REALLY can't warrant getting one because I've only just got an FS-i10 (Same design gimbels, But using black plastic and no illumination). I was also a bit put off by the built in battery and it not having anywhere convenient to mount my FPV screen on it (I still have trouble using my Quanum V2's and prefer using a TX mounted 7" screen)........ But this all still doesn't stop me looking at them and thinking "But it's only 30 quid, And it would be fine for LOS flying". :)
wont take me long to come up with some 3d printed designs for mounting a fpv screen, think theres one on thingiverse already but I dont think I liked the look of it, barring that Ill make a belt clip style hanger for it so it can be either hooked onto a belt or hooked onto a pocket for easy carrying.
I agree though, so far its seeming like a crackin deal at 30 notes, even with a i10 available its a good back-up unit, as for the battery, I sat here messin about with it straight out the box for near one an hour and its battery power was only half full when it came out the box and even then it was only sat at a quarter when I finally put it down and put it on charge.
add in the fact you can carry on using it and simply plug in a portable usb charger pack and your set.
Held one in my basket for 4 days. Finally gave in when the little micro Rx turned up on offer for £4. Bunged a few in, topped up with a shed load of cheapie batteries as well. Whim purchase ended up costing another £90 with the other bits.
New motors from Hobbyking sale.
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Now what to do with them :hmm:
edit: what's happened to the picture attachment? Can't do the inline expandable anymore :(
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,November 07, 2017, 09:31:28
I'm rather expecting trouble with one thing likely to come soon by Parcelforce as well. I originally bought from UK warehouse Hobbyking but the item was no good. They are replacing F.O.C. but have sent from China. It's the sort of size that attracts customs attention, which is why I bought from UK and so have already paid duty within cost. Will they try to charge me duty/handling on replacement? :sweating: :crossfingers:
So, well into yesterday, a text from ParcelForce arrived notifying of delivering an international parcel "today". Odd as they usually give several days warning, and odder as they offered a range of alternatives, not done that before, maybe as notice was late or is this new policy? (be good if it is!)
Anyway I was in, and yes it was the replacement model, with a huge suspicious looking cardboard patch on the outer box side. This was covering an impact hole that went through the outer box, through the large bubble wrap, and through the inner model box!! :banghead: :blink
Luckily (and incredibly!) the model was seemingly undamaged, and the two main problems with No1 forcing the claim and replacement were not present, so have gone ahead and "built" it. Set up to info on box end label (!) and seems to have ooodles of thrust.
Weather was grot early and now its finally gone OK I have school club to set up (GRRR) so maybe tomorrow.
Stroll on atomiclama, can you post a bigger pic instead of the thumbnail? I can barely see it on my laptop. :laugh: :laugh:
Fussy :rolleyes:
Couple of lens hoods, one for the "video Mavic" and one for the "photo Mavic" :smiley: :smiley:
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I have been using a customised GearBest headset, length tuned to my sight. The VRX was replaced way WAY back with a Lumenier and then a while back I added a Eachine DVR, the tiny orange cased one.
Never that happy with the DVR quality (though OK for the price!) , Banggood suddenly offered the Aomway Diversity VRX with built in DVR at an OK price.
It arrived today, and this evening I have grafted it onto my "backup" headset, which is the same type as above, similarly modified, but was still running the internal VRX and no DVR.
After a false start using a shorter jack lead for convenience which proved to be inconvenient :evil as it was faulty ( :banghead: ), I now have it up and running.
Hopefully a field test tomorrow. :crossfingers:
4x racestar 2406 greenies.
:smiley:
Had some goodies from gaza07 today in the post thanks again matey really appreciate it ~~ :beer2:
sorry the pics aren't too good as my mobiles from the 1940s lol :laugh:
will wear them with pride :cool:
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Alot of crap totally unrelated to quadcopters so I was only mildly interested (mostly vape gear, Kanthal wire, jap cotton and a Avacado 24 RDTA), and a Naze32 rev5 to replace the second Naze Rev6 in my Sparkie that seems to be going the same way the original (these Rev6's are too bloody delicate)
Good service from maplin, ordered on Friday at 23:00 with free delivery arrived at 10:00 this morning.
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Quote from: Hozza on Monday,November 13, 2017, 13:08:15
Good service from maplin, ordered on Friday at 23:00 with free delivery arrived at 10:00 this morning.
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I picked up on of these on Saturday. Now I need to test it out...
Savings took a pretty big hit today. No multi rotor parts but all related in some (small) way.
New metal extruder assembly for the Malyan M150... to print better multi rotor parts.
iPhone X... for viewing the Multirotor forum when I'm out and about!
XBox One X Project Scorpio... to, erm, relax with after I've been out with my drones!? Okay that ones a bit of a stretch! :laugh:
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Another loads of LED light strings, some to populate some more Hula Hoops, and some because..........well it's shortly Christmas!!
Let the night flying commence :wack0
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Quote from: Hozza on Monday,November 13, 2017, 13:08:15
Good service from maplin, ordered on Friday at 23:00 with free delivery arrived at 10:00 this morning.
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Quote from: JeremyE on Monday,November 13, 2017, 13:42:12
I picked up on of these on Saturday. Now I need to test it out...
Did you guys get a good deal on the Spark, and what are your thoughts so far? Most of what I hear about the little drone is great, so I've been considering picking one up (trying to justify it really) for travelling etc. but thought I'd wait for Black Friday to see if any deals happen.
Quote from: nate80 on Thursday,November 16, 2017, 10:21:14
Did you guys get a good deal on the Spark, and what are your thoughts so far? Most of what I hear about the little drone is great, so I've been considering picking one up (trying to justify it really) for travelling etc. but thought I'd wait for Black Friday to see if any deals happen.
Maplin were selling it at £200 off the fly more combo which was my justification. So far I'm loving it but it's early day with only 6 flights completed, one went into fail safe and RTH without any dramas. Brought it as a precursor to something like a Mavic, basically wanting to see if I use it or just have an expensive paper weight :laugh:
Quote from: Hozza on Thursday,November 16, 2017, 10:47:31
Maplin were selling it at £200 off the fly more combo which was my justification. So far I'm loving it but it's early day with only 6 flights completed, one went into fail safe and RTH without any dramas. Brought it as a precursor to something like a Mavic, basically wanting to see if I use it or just have an expensive paper weight :laugh:
Congrats! That's a bit of a good deal. ~~ I thought I saw that deal mentioned somewhere. Back up to full price now. Maybe they'll be back down for Black Friday.
It was like Xmas coming early today.. got a new egg steamer, micro sd , book, Bluetooth earbug. :smiley:
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Edit.. the micro sd is multi-rotor related it's a spare for the Runcam..
yesterday:- a genuine naze32 Rev5 donation from Doug to replace the clone Rev5 I got off ebay which inturn was to replace the Rev6 which inturn was to replace the original rev6 that was in my sparkie design frame.
and people ask why I think cc3ds are less hassle to deal with? :shrug:
today:- an Ia6c reciever for the Sparkie as The turnigy evo TX I recently bought has proven good enough to use with with it (plus I wanted the batt telemetry)
40pairs of HK4050 bullnose props, nope you didnt misread that, I did say 40 pairs, are they that good?....feck knows, they were 1p a pair so who cares :shrug: (they seem to do ok on the sparkie though, just not anywhere as good as my 4050 KingKong Tri's)
Postie brought this HUGE motor, so i fitted a 5" triblade, this is the viking 1308 4100kv..........now what can i use it for...............how about a 24" dead simple wing from foam board :smiley:
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Also got about 40 props in the 1p sale plus lots of 2s lipos
Go for the mini wing. ~~
Do you know, when you spend ages with finger hovering over a button, in the end your arm tires and you end up pressing it?
Mr ParcelForce brought this..................
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Only a taster to see if I want to go deeper. My wife is a bit shocked, she thought I would get one that was a lot bigger!!
Next time, Dear.....Next Time................ :evil
It's installed, connected up and appears to operate as far as bed movement, but out of time now to set up bed height as Indoor Flying tonight. I have challenged myself to make models of my first two cars in 2mm/ft, as they fit the time scale of a model Tramway I have under way. I need to make interiors for 12 seaside Shops and a Hotel, too.
Oh, and Mr Postman brought 20 Tropical Shrimp.
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Last time I had shrimp delivered with ordinary 1st post they delivered at 09:15 as they were worried about the "LIVE FISH" labelling. This time the sender used "Special Delivery before 13:00", and they delivered at 12:50!! :rolleyes:
last time I net ordered shrimp (20 cherries), only 12 survived the journey :cry
but for some reason the seller had also packed in 10 flame tetra, 4 Bamboo shrimp and a Golden algie eater which I didnt order or pay for.
I called them and they simply said "oops, we cant ask you to send them back as they wont survive, you can either keep them, re-home or simply dispose of them, we wont charge you for them"
the algae eater wasnt in good shape so I expected it to die..... He lasted 4yrs and grew feckin HOOOOOOOOUGE
the tetra thinned out a bit but 5-6 are still kicking about my lads tank
but my poor cherrie shrimp went breeding nuts and there was little baby shrimp everywhere, unfortunetly this then caught the attention of my guppies who also lived in the tank (but generally ignore the shrimp) and they were systematically hunted down for snacks :embarrassed :cry :cry
Taranis QX7 (white) and XSRF4PO FC - thanks to Mrs Andy. I had a quick feel of those lovely gimbles before it gets snatched away and wrapped up. :wack0
Quote from: Andy7 on Wednesday,November 22, 2017, 14:20:33
thanks to Mrs Andy I had a quick feel of those lovely gimbles :wack0
Too much information................... ::)
Quote from: nate80 on Thursday,November 16, 2017, 12:16:48
Congrats! That's a bit of a good deal. ~~ I thought I saw that deal mentioned somewhere. Back up to full price now. Maybe they'll be back down for Black Friday.
Mine is still in it's packaging, just in case it goes cheaper on black friday :)
This little puppy...
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Afro 20amp aio pdb,esc, cc3d. Lights up like a flippin xmas tree when powered, along with the standard cc3d status lights each onboard esc has its own set of status lights....nearly gave me a epileptic fit when I plugged it in (put a stock cc3d alongside it to show how compact it is), only foreseeable downside (though in a sorta good way) is that the entire boards had a protective coating put on it, which means its gonna be a pig to get good solder joints when it comes to direct soldering the motors to the board even if I spend some proper time cleaning the solder points :hmm:
itll be going into the latest version of my Sparkie design...
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all seem good with it as far as I can make out....and all for £7odd and thats from the UK warehouse too! :frantic:
then on the flipside these turned up from chinaland...
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£3 each in the BG black friday sale
for good reason too...... their cack!, 1 refuses to maintain a solid signal while the other randomly looses binding with my turnigy evo, theyll be gettin binned and Ill use some proper non-cheapo clone Fs-A8s's from HK for the new sparkies
now I just need two more Afro aoi boards, my 3 different transparent ABS filament reals, and the receivers to turn up and Ill have three of my new sparkie designs ready for the lads on boxing day, I can see us dissappearing for quite some time once when we get them down the woods ::)
Just a load of props today.
After watching the guys in the multi storey in Fareham the other night i've come to the conclusion i'll be using lots of props :whistling:
He brought my phantom motor plates, actually he brought them a couple of days back but only got round to fitting them this eve,hoping to fly early in the morning and film the snow covered land
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Quote from: apollo7 on Friday,November 24, 2017, 19:36:27
He brought my phantom motor plates, actually he brought them a couple of days back but only got round to fitting them this eve,hoping to fly early in the morning and film the snow covered land
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Very neat ~~
Some servo leads.................boring......................
and......................
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Though how they put a shutter in there the size of the globe escapes me......................
And having a snail as a logo seems to be missing the point of calling it "Turbo"?? :laugh:
He brought me a 3s 1500 Lipo, and a cheapo 2-3 cell charger.
:smiley:
A unicorn type Fingerling for my daughter, although two days ago I bought a Father Christmas nano quad for the other daughter :rolleyes:
Quote from: Biffa on Thursday,November 30, 2017, 19:14:48
A unicorn type Fingerling for my daughter, although two days ago he brought a Father Christmas nano quad for the other daughter :rolleyes:
is it the one with the xmas music mate lol :laugh:
Quote from: Bajadre on Friday,December 01, 2017, 02:13:32
is it the one with the xmas music mate lol :laugh:
Yes :laugh: I have a little nano thing along with my son (although ours don't play annoying festive tunes) if she can pick it up I shall get all three whizzing around the tree :wack0
More a case of what the postman did not bring, nothing, zip, nada....but i got a tx to say parcel farce tried to deliver my latest hobbyking order and that a sorry card has been left....but no card left, sounds like PF did not even call at the house
Trampoline
Quote from: atomiclama on Saturday,December 02, 2017, 16:52:53
Trampoline
Make sure you stay under 400ft mind :laugh: :laugh:
Crap,crap and even more crap!
:wack0
According to the Royal mail tracker page, They've put my latest package of cheap tat from TomTop safely in my Post Office box....... Erm..... I've never actually HAD a Post Office box ?!?!
Um.... two Cheerson Mini FPV drones.
Foxed me for a while as I hadn't ordered them. It even crossed my mind that they might be promotional / sponsorship. Traced the return address to a warehouse near Heathrow and the tracking number matched the one for Josh's QX7. Looks like BangGood sent the wrong thing :shrug:
Asked them to resend. Wonder if they'll send a courier for the drones? If not, then bonus pressies for the boys ~~
a sheet of .5mm double twil weaved carbon fibre for my project sparkie design.
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For me...Nothing, 2 weeks of waiting and watching the same RM tracking message of "unable to confirm the status of your item"
According to the tracker the package was scanned into Heathrow but now it's vanished.
Banggood have asked me to wait till next weekend before they will start investigating, but not holding out any hope of it arriving.
Just hope they will either refund or resend the stuff.
Looks like the hex will have to wait till next year before getting built.
Quote from: t0m541 on Sunday,December 10, 2017, 12:37:41
For me...Nothing, 2 weeks of waiting and watching the same RM tracking message of "unable to confirm the status of your item"
According to the tracker the package was scanned into Heathrow but now it's vanished.
Banggood have asked me to wait till next weekend before they will start investigating, but not holding out any hope of it arriving.
Just hope they will either refund or resend the stuff.
Looks like the hex will have to wait till next year before getting built.
Banggood packages can take up to and sometimes longer than 10 days to be delivered after entering uk,its happened to me numerous times,so your not an odd one out.
:smiley:
could be worse..... you could have ordered from Gearbest.
slow boat from china?
more like a peddle boat from mars :rolleyes:
Quote from: shawdreamer on Sunday,December 10, 2017, 22:24:21
could be worse..... you could have ordered from Gearbest.
slow boat from china?
more like a peddle boat from mars :rolleyes:
Look on the bright side, from experience, the longer you wait once an item hits the UK, it seems (contrary to logic) that the less likely to get customs charged you are.
Some more translucent Hula Hoops for internal racing!
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Got to put the LED light strings in them and make the bases.I make these from weighted square drain pipe fittings that also house the battery boxes/switches today. These allow the hoop to rotate if hit really hard, saving the quad at the expense of having to reset them.
A bashed up box of DJI Goggles. They'd been sent as is, without any protective packaging at all, via Parcelforce. :rolleyes: Looking forward to giving these a go on Christmas day when I 'hope' a certain selfie drone will be under the tree!
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sounds like your gonna be grinning xmas day then nate :beer2:
Quote from: Bajadre on Tuesday,December 12, 2017, 18:10:42
sounds like your gonna be grinning xmas day then nate :beer2:
Cheers Baj. Im trying not to get too excited as my misses says she hasn't brought me anything for chrimbo this year (been too naughty, apparently :evil ). I'm just hoping the dji purchase showing on the joint credit card statement proves otherwise! :crossfingers: :laugh:
Can't believe it's only a week and a few days away now. Decembers flown by. Actually, 2017's flown by!
Quote from: nate80 on Wednesday,December 13, 2017, 00:50:28
Cheers Baj. Im trying not to get too excited as my misses says she hasn't brought me anything for chrimbo this year (been too naughty, apparently :evil ). I'm just hoping the dji purchase showing on the joint credit card statement proves otherwise! :crossfing!
Don't panic i'm sure you will love the spare usb lead and bumper sticker. :laugh:
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Ruddy nowt again!
Mind you i aint bought owt tint first place (like typing in yorkshire) by gum mi lad!
:wack0
But i am jealous of cherads new motors,zmx lancelot motos!
Umikaze,named after a toilet?
:cool:
Quote from: Saleem on Wednesday,December 13, 2017, 16:38:39
Umikaze,named after a toilet?
:cool:
close.....more like a light fart
think it translates to "wind/breeze"
though a quick google just now came back with a translation from Zulu
"hesitate".....which doesnt bold well for the sales technique ::)
Quote from: shawdreamer on Wednesday,December 13, 2017, 17:51:40
close.....more like a light fart
think it translates to "wind/breeze"
though a quick google just now came back with a translation from Zulu
"hesitate".....which doesnt bold well for the sales technique ::)
So he bought racestar painted silver and just named something else and they was trying to convey the words “dont buy†cherads has a thing for racestar me thinks thats why he always says they are s@@t,realy he cant get enough of them!
:whistling:
IJN Umikaze - Imperial Japanese Navy Seabreeze -pre ww2 Japanese destroyer and subsequently a destroyer class, don’t ask me why, it ain’t like ZMX FinX23 2205 2600kv isn’t a mouthful without it. :hmm:
For light racer, hopefully over xmas but waiting for frame to be cut so could be jan
And Salem, to be a little specific I don’t have any problem with some racerstar stuff, their escs and usually sunrise rebrands, no problem there. Just the motors, they are cheap to buy but aren’t worth the money, if that’s a problem, then fair enough
Nothing much lately, a cheapo rainbow 800 wing for a project, thats all but built and some odds like servo horns and a few tiny motors, i seem to have a fascination with tiny brushless motors, but got some thing interesting due in the next couple of days, a rather interesting fixed wing plane........... :popcorn:
Quote from: apollo7 on Thursday,December 14, 2017, 19:26:51
got some thing interesting due in the next couple of days, a rather interesting fixed wing plane........... :popcorn:
O.M.G. :o :o :o :o...more details and pics please. ::)
Quote from: Cheredanine on Wednesday,December 13, 2017, 18:00:22
And Salem, to be a little specific I don’t have any problem with some racerstar stuff, their escs and usually sunrise rebrands, no problem there. Just the motors, they are cheap to buy but aren’t worth the money, if that’s a problem, then fair enough
No its not a problem,it was a joke even though you didnt call em s@&t cos you always buy fancey expensive motors was joking you bought racestar and painted them.my sense of humor didnt exist or i lost it somewhere.
Sorry!
:embarrassed
Saturday............
A £25 Premium Bond prize.
And I went and collected a scratch built scale WW2 plane. One that had been a magazine annual special plan issue, it being the designer built prototype featured on the cover and interior build article. Just starting to go over it now.
It has "Y" leads to Flaps and Ailerons and I want to use a channel per servo for more flexible control. As its high wing with all the fixing structure visible through the glasshouse canopy, the leads have been neatly cable tied out the way. Somehow without removing the canopy (as that would create far too much damage) I have to get at one tie which is out of hand and normal tool reach and cut it.
I'm contemplating using a heated end on a piano wire to melt through and so sever it............... This could go horribly wrong.............. :crossfingers:
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,December 15, 2017, 10:25:51
O.M.G. :o :o :o :o...more details and pics please. ::)
i dont think this will last long but it has got a snazzy flight stabiliser
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A heatbead expansion board so my Printers Polyfuse will stop glowing everytime I try to print something.
and a rather vicious looking digital meat thermometer for the missus..... it looks more like some sort of evil torture/cattle prod which is why I WONT be going in the kitchen over xmas.
Quote from: apollo7 on Sunday,December 17, 2017, 14:42:52
i dont think this will last long but it has got a snazzy flight stabiliser
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Gets really good reviews, floats on 3 cell and goes like snot off a stick
On 4 cell.
Waiting for its maiden, ~~
Quote from: hoverfly on Sunday,December 17, 2017, 16:59:32
Gets really good reviews, floats on 3 cell and goes like snot off a stick
On 4 cell.
Waiting for its maiden, ~~
Have to say i like this plane a lot, its very well designed, just clips together and well made, i can see me getting another if i end up trashing it (hope i dont)
Not the postie but went up to Leicester today to grab my xmas prezzie :evil 6s powa baby!!! :o
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unfortunately nothing for me today as it's all sent to work & i won't be there for another 4 days :cry
Not today, but this week.
I received the 900mm folding tricopter frame I ordered from Hobbyking. The arms on this are going to be cut down a little and built as a Y6 to replace the frame on my 450 hex camera ship. As the 450 stands its way too big to fit in my cars boot, So I'm looking forward to it becoming a fair bit more portable.
Just need to think about how best to mount the gimbel, undercarriage and rails so I can quickly separate them from the frame as a unit. If I can do this then I think both parts should fit pretty easily into a reasonable sized backpack. If I'm not missing anything I think electrically all I'll need to do is add an extra 5 pin plug/socket into the gimbel and cameras loom to allow me to get power and PWM signals to the gimbel, and video out from the camera.
I'll probably get it rebuilt just in time for the government to say it's too heavy to be a hobby flyers airframe and tell me I need to get some kind of feckin' operators licence !!! LOL !!!
new bird!
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I been looking at that all the time on banggood,it seems to be in the banner a lot and when i first saw it i thought how good it looks and rather nice specs.if i didnt build my own it would most likely be on the shopping list for certain.
:smiley:
Quote from: daich on Monday,January 08, 2018, 15:28:07
new bird!
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Great, start a thread!!
Finally 6 weeks for my ESCs to turn up.
Think I have everything now. Time to stop redesigning my next build in my head and just do it. Think I've been through ~10 iterations now ::)
http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=22599 (http://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=22599)
DONE!
Quote from: Bad Raven on Monday,January 08, 2018, 21:26:30
Great, start a thread!!
Quote from: shawdreamer on Tuesday,January 09, 2018, 11:26:49
Only 10? :laugh:
Yeah I know, compared to you I'm just getting started. ::)
for every one I get in the air there's atleast 4 prototype frames built and god knows how many idea's still bouncing round my noggin..... If I didnt love it so much Id probably be mental.... more mental
Quite a good delivery today. My Rooster plus 4 le drib hypetrains and a furious fpv diversity receiver [emoji1360]
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Well, the postman didn't deliver our road today (we often miss a Tuesday for reasons best known to them) :(
But I did have three courier deliveries! ::) ::)
Replacement frame for the Inductrix FPV+ that was humped up the rear by a 130S on Monday, fitted pre-stripped and prepared components and its tested and ready for Indoor tonight. Overnight from Wheelspin Models, THANKS GUYS!
HK sent an Inner lens (and other things) upgrade kit for the Quanum V2 now used by the kids in my club, as I'd done a quick field repair to the head-mag lens I had installed a while back with CA, and the vapour had fogged the lens (Note to self: Stupid bar Steward!). And some AA NIMH for the kids transmitters.
And from Overlander some Hubsan batteries again for the club, and a Rx battery for my 52 four stroke powered Westland Lysander.
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I am rather gobsmacked....after the Xiaomi Mi taking an age to arrive.....but i ordered another drone from Gearbest on 01/01/18 and it arrived today, now thats fast....yes i know i was never going to order from them again, but they were the only people with it in stock!
I ordered the Hubsan X4 H216A, a tiny wifi GPS drone, yes i know they are pretty much toy grade but with a bit of care (not running the motors if they are gritted up) i should be able to fly it from my tiny back yard out over the field, i will use a wifi repeater to boost up the range from about 90m to about 200 ish. This little GPS with waypoints drone has an all up flying weight of around 165 grams, will be interesting to see if it flies, and if so how well
Quote from: apollo7 on Tuesday,January 09, 2018, 18:37:40
I am rather gobsmacked....after the Xiaomi Mi taking an age to arrive.....but i ordered another drone from Gearbest on 01/01/18 and it arrived today, now thats fast....
Good, Eh?
What was the return address? Both Banggood and GearBest are increasingly putting batches of what they know or think will be popular in bulk to UK agents, hence much faster delivery to purchaser. I have actually had next day delivery from Banggood and this wasn't EU warehouse stock, it came from Manchester with UK post, no customs or Chinese labelling.
One of my circle got a medium near Phantom sized camera drone Hubsan from "China" in three working days last week. (and they don't charge the exorbitant postage/packing HobbyKing do either!)
Before Christmas deliveries began another in my circle got a Banggood drone ordered China delivered from the New Forest area in two working days. (Tiny7 drone).
My new HobbyKing bought 3D printer failed in a couple of days due to a faulty pulley. I could easily repair, but to test their support I sent pictures of the pulley and the claim was cleared 4/12/17.
At the same time as the claim was started (belt and braces approach) and without their knowledge I ordered a spare pulley pack and timing belts, which paid for items arrived mid December. This proved they had stock at the time of claim.
The Claim item arrived today 10/1/18. It obviously walked here.
Now I don't know about you, but IMO that extended length of time to get a simple small item to a customer who's product has failed due to faulty manufacture (and may well have had no alternative to repair) is totally unacceptable.
4 furibee 30a esc from gearbest,cost me £13ish in a flash sale,thonk they are littlebee clones,just as pictured on gearbest.
:smiley:
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Decided to upgrade from the FlySky Tx and get myself the Taranis X9D SE and some R-XSR receivers. Very pleased with the upgrade.
Also picked up some Graphene 1300mAh packs. They're not a patch on the Tattu R-line, and seem to perform a little less than the Acehe green packs, but more packs = more flights :)
This :evil
TEASE........................ :tongue:
Nice bit of kit, i had a look at the specs and it's impressive. The gyro not so much , extract from description..
Gold fighter version KBAR-V2 using 5.3.4pro software, inherited all the advantages of silver, while the soldiers highlighted emerald green LED lights upgrade to support the official four installation mode while and then the whole solar system exclusively supports four side installation mode, since no wiring installation see someone else's face, so no aileron think how you dress it how loaded!
Google translate has been on the bottle.. :shrug:
Quote from: hoverfly on Monday,January 15, 2018, 18:51:44
Nice bit of kit, i had a look at the specs and it's impressive. The gyro not so much , extract from description..
Gold fighter version KBAR-V2 using 5.3.4pro software, inherited all the advantages of silver, while the soldiers highlighted emerald green LED lights upgrade to support the official four installation mode while and then the whole solar system exclusively supports four side installation mode, since no wiring installation see someone else's face, so no aileron think how you dress it how loaded!
Google translate has been on the bottle.. :shrug:
SSSSPERRFEKTLY CKLEER TO MMEE...........hic...................
HAHA yeah love the translations :laugh:
It seems though that the K-Bar is pretty impressive by all accounts, even if the Chinglish would make you think otherwise, I don't think I have seen anyone slagging it off.
That being said I'm not entirely sure if I will be using it on this build, I may go with a Spirit Pro. I have another K-Bar that I may stick on a T-Rex 450 basher that I snatched off eBay that I am currently rebuilding and see how it fairs on that.
Quote from: Biffa on Monday,January 15, 2018, 19:45:50
It seems though that the K-Bar is pretty impressive by all accounts, even if the Chinglish would make you think otherwise, I don't think I have seen anyone slagging it off.
Then I'd better oblige! I have one K-Bar, and have given up on it. I just was frustratingly totally unable to get it configured correctly to move the servos in the right manner for all Roll/Pitch/Collective directions. Such an obvious and simple part of set up usually!
Bearing in mind I have loads of Helis, flybar and flybarless, and have loads of differing Gyros on them, I don't think it's me. As you say, others seem to think they are OK. In the budget field I like the CopterX ones, the 1000 and the later 2000. Seems they are obsolete now though.
http://www.ehirobo.com/copterx-cx-3x2000-flybarless-3-axis-gyro-system.html (http://www.ehirobo.com/copterx-cx-3x2000-flybarless-3-axis-gyro-system.html)
The 2000 had a terrible reputation until they did a firmware alteration, when it became the poor man's BeastX (but IMO better). Problem was they were outputting gyros well after the fix still with the dodgy firmware installed and the info people needed was buried!
Most of my Helis, esp the flybar ones, are still on Futaba FASST which is a dream to set up. By comparison a flybar heli on OpenTX is not at all an easy thing to set up!
That CX-3X2000 looks pretty interesting. I've got a T-Rex 450 that I started converting to flybarless ages back. At first I started trying to make it work with a naze32 clone but couldn't get it to outputs signals recognised by the servos. Then I bought a kbar clone that did pretty much sod all.
I got a bit disheartened by that, chucked it all back in its packing crate, and forgot about it until flybarless systems started getting mentioned in this thread.
Does anyone know if there are any UK stockists of the CX-3X2000?
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,January 16, 2018, 08:44:24
Then I'd better oblige! I have one K-Bar, and have given up on it. I just was frustratingly totally unable to get it configured correctly to move the servos in the right manner for all Roll/Pitch/Collective directions. Such an obvious and simple part of set up usually!
That's interesting, maybe a dud? I'll soon enough find out about mine :laugh:
Runcam split mini. Already fitted and it’s saved me another 8g from the micro! Very pleased! [emoji3][emoji3][emoji3]
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Much to my surprise, the E013 quad set (with headset) ordered Jan 11th has just arrived! So, with headset and quad, that has two LiPo in it, but go to website today and when you try to order now post the LiPo suspension:-
“This warehouse can not ship to your location.â€
So this one got through just before they were suspended, and the timing makes me wonder if the suspension is actually within China and not within the UK.
WEIRDLY, on the box it is called (in big letters) “Small Pepperâ€â€¦though it has to be said that is better than Small Pecker!!! :blink :whistling:
Quote from: Reman on Tuesday,January 16, 2018, 09:53:03
Does anyone know if there are any UK stockists of the CX-3X2000?
Not that I know of, USA with free UK shipping, but not UK.
For info the original problem with the 2000 was that they jacked up the sampling rate hugely, then ran into vibration issues. A really smooth model would be OK, but many were not. They reduced it back (but not as much as the 1000). The other thing was that the 1000 was Tx gyro rate settable, and the 2000 had the pots on board to set. Some people thought that they could use both!
I have three 2000's in use, inc one on a three blade "scale" Sikorsky Dragonfly 450 and another on a four blade (Westland Whirlwind) 450. I have a 1000 on a Hirobo Sceadu with 56 TT Redline engine with a tuned pipe running 25% nitro, Heli head converted to FBL with cheap "align compatible" gear and it has been excellent, NO vibration issues despite the very powerful engine.
Quote from: Reman on Tuesday,January 16, 2018, 09:53:03
Does anyone know if there are any UK stockists of the CX-3X2000?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CopterX-CX-3X2000-Flybarless-3-Axis-Gyro-System-For-RC-Model/162098697950?hash=item25bdd5d6de:g:0GUAAOSwbYZXWYBA
Worth a punt?
Quote from: Biffa on Wednesday,January 17, 2018, 19:32:13
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CopterX-CX-3X2000-Flybarless-3-Axis-Gyro-System-For-RC-Model/162098697950?hash=item25bdd5d6de:g:0GUAAOSwbYZXWYBA
Worth a punt?
Item location: Shenzhen, Cina, China
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,January 17, 2018, 19:43:49
Item location: Shenzhen, Cina, China
I know, but you can't get them in the UK, hence "worth a punt" if this one is specifically wanted.
Quote from: Biffa on Wednesday,January 17, 2018, 21:11:55
I know, but you can't get them in the UK, hence "worth a punt" if this one is specifically wanted.
After digging around one evening I found that the CX-3X2000 was a pretty rare toy these days. Most places that were advertising them (Even the Chinese sites) didn't have any in stock. I didn't want to take a chance on Ebay with a unit from China that may or may not arrive within the 30 to 45 day delivery time window, So I gave up on it and bought one of the TGZ380 microbeast clones for the time being instead. It should at least allow me to get my T-Rex back into a flyable state.
Anyway, Back on topic. I ordered some bits to build another slightly bigger indoor brushed toy quad (Pretty much just so I can use the couple big bags of 75mm blades I bought in error ages back. :) ) And a few bit's to upgrade my QX90. Unfortunately my BangGood motor curse has reared it's ugly head again. I bought 2 sets of the racerstar 8520 motors, But received 1 full set, And 4 CCW motors. :(
For indoors I really like my brushed micros. Not so much power that it's a constant battle not to be hitting the ceiling, And light enough not to break windows/TV/Ornaments/Dogs. :)
Also received the 120 brushed frame for these motors, And a funky little Brushed F3 with OSD. I'm going to fit a tiny CMOS cam and one of the ATX03 VTX's I got on sale a while back. Should be a nice addition to the fleet.
........ A problem just dawned on me while writing this. I haven't got any 8520 prop guards that'll cover 75mm blades........ Bugger ! :)
A little KingKong Tiny7 advanced pack. Bound to my FlySkyi6 easy and my eachines ev100 goggles found vtx freq perfect. Quick setup on BF and working great.
So finally I can practice indoors with my new goggles and tx ::)
Well happy.
Eashine EV800 goggles..........this is going to be a learning curve :huh
Quote from: apollo7 on Saturday,January 20, 2018, 12:32:11
Eashine EV800 goggles..........this is going to be a learning curve :huh
First time I put goggle on and flew I nearly fell over and puked :sick:
Apollo7, here are the Handy Headset rules:-
1 Put on Goggles
2. Take off Goggles again and find Transmitter
3. Put on Goggles
4. Look for model in goggles
5. Remind yourself you are not able to see model, remember "It's Behind You"
6. Take off (NO, not the goggles, the model, dummy)
7. Turn in any direction and lose your lunch
8. Find somewhere to sit down (you didn't bring a chair????)
9. Repeat to 7 until you DON'T lose your lunch.
10 Enjoy!!
Quote from: Bad Raven on Saturday,January 20, 2018, 16:15:03
Apollo7, here are the Handy Headset rules:-
1 Put on Goggles
2. Take off Goggles again and find Transmitter
3. Put on Goggles
4. Look for model in goggles
5. Remind yourself you are not able to see model, remember "It's Behind You"
6. Take off (NO, not the goggles, the model, dummy)
7. Turn in any direction and lose your lunch
8. Find somewhere to sit down (you didn't bring a chair????)
9. Repeat to 7 until you DON'T lose your lunch.
10 Enjoy!!
The above sounds about right TBH i am going to struggle as i need reading specs so image is not quite in focus for me and cam does not focus TX02
Quote from: apollo7 on Saturday,January 20, 2018, 12:32:11
Eashine EV800 goggles..........this is going to be a learning curve :huh
I found it aot easier sat in a cheap camping chair matey ~~
Doms this,doms that,Eachine ev800 gogs rock!
:wack0
Apollo7,
1. The EV800's split apart to use as a screen.
2. Split them and hold the parts in line but apart with the head part fitted on head, adjusting the gap till the focus is best. Get someone to help and when best focus achieved get measurement of gap.
3. Make a sleeve or for now duct tape the two halves at that gap. I adjusted my two main (different to yours) headset like this and they are now perfect for me with NO glasses.
4. As a suggestion for a better sleeve, I used black "Plasticard" sheet sold for modelling railways, etc
Bad Raven, good tip, hope i dont need to do this
I was worried at first but Bangood managed to get my daughter's E010 and my spare 2 frames!
The box is very battered(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/9eab34e8a41d870437222ff4a369ec9a.jpg)
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::)
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Quote from: Gavster29 on Monday,January 22, 2018, 18:50:44
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could of atleast moved your heroin spoon out of shot ffs :blink
Quote from: daich on Thursday,January 25, 2018, 17:22:14
::)
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My bad its a mini version,didnt realise they had a mini version.
:smiley:
Quote from: Saleem on Thursday,January 25, 2018, 21:46:10
You wont be grinning for long if its v1?
The sd card thingy breaks,it took about 2 gos on mine,wish i’d bought v2.
:smiley:
Any idea if the v2 circuit board is compatible with the v1 camera and if the v2 board is available separately?
Didnt realise when i made the post that runcam had a mini version,the mini dosnt suffer same prob i think as the original split.
V2 board sold seperate on banggood,think its like £30ish,its pretty much same camera and ribbon cable from what i see.mine broke after maybe 6 times opening,wish i had listened to the reviews,the v2 is better simply because the sd card slot is a pop in/out.
:smiley:
The caring Hermes courier called today......
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Shouldn't that be herpes carrier.….. :whistling:
P.s what's in the small furries cages.. :smiley:
Quote from: apollo7 on Friday,January 26, 2018, 21:01:57
The caring Hermes courier called today......
At least it looks like the foam is in one piece ~~ :rolleyes:
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,January 26, 2018, 21:44:39
Shouldn't that be herpes carrier.….. :whistling:
P.s what's in the small furries cages.. :smiley:
Yes Herpes courier, they really are a pain...........cages have Olaf and Yuri, our pet guinea pigs, they over winter indoors, olaf is old and dont think he could handle a winter outdoors, and not fair to bring him in and not yuri
Quote from: Biffa on Friday,January 26, 2018, 22:05:38
At least it looks like the foam is in one piece ~~ :rolleyes:
Yep the contents are okay, and this plane can take a heck of a beating
Quote from: apollo7 on Friday,January 26, 2018, 22:07:30
Yep the contents are okay, and this plane can take a heck of a beating
What is it out of curiosity?
Quote from: Biffa on Saturday,January 27, 2018, 12:29:10
What is it out of curiosity?
Ah yes, its the Soar ahead wildthing 46 slope/combat plane https://soar-ahead-sailplanes.co.uk/
It would need a motor to fly here :rolleyes:
Quote from: Biffa on Saturday,January 27, 2018, 19:55:58
It would need a motor to fly here :rolleyes:
Not so..............
Sharpenhoe Clappers
Deacon Hill
Warden Hill
AND......................
Ivinghoe Beacon
and that is without driving out of the county.
bit of a rubbish haul today.... just a couple of bottles of threadlock :sleep:
I got a couple of these right angle micro USB cables today.....
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Might not seem that impressive, But whenever I charge my FT-i10 or TGY-i10 I get worried about the possibility of them falling over and snapping off the (Apparently) weak micro USB port. The problem is that the charging port's smack bang in the middle of the rear cover and faces straight out, So if it falls over, most cables will hit the desk first and transfer the force into trying to twist the micro USB socket of the little daughter board...... These cables alleviate that problem....
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I can now lay my TX's down to charge them. :)
Just wish I could have got them in a length longer than 10". No real issue though, When needed they'll be getting plugged into a powered USB hub/charger sitting on the desk anyway (And I've got a few spare male to female USB extension cables kicking about if that becomes necessary).
In case it's useful to anyone, Here's a link to them... www.banggood.com/Bakeey-90-Degree-Micro-USB-Fast-Charging-Cable-25cm-For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-4X-Samsung-S7-S6-Edge-p-1253773.html (http://www.banggood.com/Bakeey-90-Degree-Micro-USB-Fast-Charging-Cable-25cm-For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-4X-Samsung-S7-S6-Edge-p-1253773.html)
Quote from: Reman on Wednesday,January 31, 2018, 21:55:37
I got a couple of these right angle micro USB cables today.....
Having had the prob with Taranis, and even worse two Horus for the past near year (Heck time flies!), I found that tiny right angle female to male micro USB adapters are available, and then you can use any length USB cable.
I'm planning ahead and buying various spares for the inevitable Devil 380 crash(s). Although if in desperate need I could buy Goblin 380 parts from over here but I'd rather not pay for the brand name.
Also on the slow boat from China is a 420 stretch kit and a complete new fuse and tail boom.
this....
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cos Im sick to feck of seeing the missus gaming pc glowing away in the corner due to the fact she didnt want to change the god awful stock case for something with better cooling options.
for some bizarre reason she assumes its perfectly ok to be able to fry an egg with a graphics cards exhaust port :rolleyes:
A little toy to play with. ::)
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The start of my new project!
16awg wire and XT30s I've put them up against my XT90 in the photo as a size comparison!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/df6fd39a7e7e7a4a48cd64f8776341ab.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/6abf113db6718455feb48ee7ebc4e9b4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/f164cfc3e985af9cf7866bb31242cde5.jpg)
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A 12v 10A mains PSU. Been wanting one for a while to power my lipo charger as the old psu is a bit bulky.
Had an urgent need to re-pressurise an accumulator. Foot pump didn't have long enough hose to reach and no way to power 12v car compressor! So bought a 12v 10Amp supply with a cigarette lighter socket on.
Powered the compressor great. Accumulator all pressurised and running again ::)
Just ordered a few XT60 connectors to convert it to a psu for my lipo charger ::)
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Not bad at all for less than £15 from Amazon here: 12v 10A mains PSU (http://amzn.to/2Eb6usb)
pack of battery straps, no more using electrical tape to hold my batteries down :)
Another piece of the puzzle! This thing is tiny(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180206/975dbd219ce4829b5d30848daa95151a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180206/2e03bb1cd4b6eb1420ad7b5d6b201ab6.jpg)
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Tat tat and even more tat!
But i couldnt help but notice the advert for mature women who always say yes,picture of woman with bannister knob stuck up her jacksy!
:laugh:
Two LiPo's and some screws :smiley:
Today's goodies!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180207/11846071e563574cb12e27123c0312ea.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180207/e173225841040057536218063587a602.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180207/d8905a8af50b6ef725078864d96bccf6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180207/d88472fd834632db7f07bb7847fcf92a.jpg)
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A red card with scrawly writing inviting me to the sorting office................. :lipsrsealed
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,February 07, 2018, 18:54:49
A red card with scrawly writing inviting me to the sorting office................. :lipsrsealed
YAY party at the sorting office
<gets pillow and blanket...curls up at front door to wait for his invite>
Quote from: shawdreamer on Wednesday,February 07, 2018, 19:18:06
YAY party at the sorting office
<gets pillow and blanket...curls up at front door to wait for his invite>
Long as its not an invite to a customs charge.................................. :crossfingers:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,February 07, 2018, 20:52:48
Long as its not an invite to a customs charge.................................. :crossfingers:
Only ever been hit with one of those when I ordered two Trex kits together and had them shipped EMS.
I am always like this :frantic: when I order anything of a decent size/weight from overseas!
Canopy and tail boom for the Devil :cool:
My first t-motors!f60 and a frame to stick em on.
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:smiley:
Eachine EV100 Goggles (in latest iteration form)
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Now I love FPV headsets, the bigger the screen the better. Have three, all custom modified from commercial product. I have used top of the range Fat Sharks, didn't think much of them.
However, running the school club I do I have to go on and off FPV so many times a session using my preferred headset(s) was very inconvenient, difficult to operate one handed and too heavy to stay up on forehead easily.
SO, despite the mixed reviews, I ordered the EV100. With VIP5 and points I paid under £70. Have to say I'm pleasantly surprised. Yes, after the big headsets its like looking down binoculars the wrong way, but the image is sharp and quite usable and I quite quickly adapted OK.
What I was really surprised by was the reception quality when flown with the Inductrix FPV+ around my all brick walled house, and this with the supplied and usually rubbish rubber duck aerials. Even through TWO brick walls, one being double depth stretcher bond. :blink
I'm not in any way suggesting these are a main use contender, but they are way better than I expected and will be very useful at school and when setting up equipment for quick grab and use.
BR I have the EV100s as well and I used a Quanum V2 box goggles before. So I know where you are coming from on large screens. I too am impressed with the EV100, for the money they are great. As you say the image is a little down a tube but after a few mins you dont notice at all, well I don't bt that is probably as I am concentrating so much ::)
I also love the convenience of just lifting them up to enable me to flip my Tiny7 back over after its 6 millionth crash of the day. They do cases for them for about £8 which I might invest in. I also have the dvd which I have only tested as yet but it seemed to work well although the av lead is way too long even the short one!
I have the orange cased DVD on one of my headsets. Works well, but I won't go on about the number of times I have powered down the headset and DVD before saving the file, losing the record. :rolleyes:
Now even some of the cheapest headsets with built in DVD have a save before off auto facility, does your one?
Until they do, I'll not buy any more.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Saturday,February 10, 2018, 06:49:36
I have the orange cased DVD on one of my headsets. Works well, but I won't go on about the number of times I have powered down the headset and DVD before saving the file, losing the record. :rolleyes:
Now even some of the cheapest headsets with built in DVD have a save before off auto facility, does your one?
Until they do, I'll not buy any more.
I do have the orange one on my Quanum V2. I will try and test the ev100dvr to see if it has auto save this evening.
Not multirotor related, but what the hell.
Mums Jack Russell loves tennis balls, So when BangGood listed 280mm tennis ball style footballs I HAD to get a couple just to see his reaction. They turned up on thursday, And it's bloody hysterical watching him trying to pick them up. :)
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Quote from: ched999uk on Saturday,February 10, 2018, 12:09:52
I do have the orange one on my Quanum V2. I will try and test the ev100dvr to see if it has auto save this evening.
Read the reviews on site, a distance down a couple say it does NOT auto save if power lost.
Quote from: Reman on Saturday,February 10, 2018, 22:42:31
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That's just a very small dog
Quote from: atomiclama on Sunday,February 11, 2018, 12:33:38
That's just a very small dog
Ahh, You got me.
I accidentally washed him in pretty hot water and he shrank. :whistling:
::)
Eachine QX65 - see my comments in the specific thread for this micro quad if interested.
Summary? Move along please, nothing to see here.
Indoor fun?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180220/96cbec05140f7fc937b707cf5a6a4b3d.jpg)
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Postman's been, and still waiting for my Tiny Whoovers, just as well I made a couple from Depron myself!! ;)
All I got was a BlitzWolf USB lead!
a vm275t camera and new eachine e010 frame
my 9mnth old son sat on my eachine e010 and bent the frame and props so decided to rebuild it into a tiny fpv quad
will be using stock FC and motors for now
Saw a Chameleon (original not Ti) available for £54 new, inc warranty ... couldn't resist ....
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Six sets of Cyclone props…. ::)
Posty brought an impulse buy 3 axis gimbal yesterday. It's going into the pile of parts that WAS my 450 hex, but hopefully soon will be my new folding Y6. ::)
Vifly x150 turned up today to replace my lost armor 90. Just wow even on 3s this thing moves. Shame I only have 1 compatible 3s with xt 30 even at 450mah I'm getting about 4mins in the air.
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I'm just amazed that with the right amount of power and a good quality camera I can all of a sudden fly fpv perfectly well. No acro though
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2x 130 frames from banggood,a lantian one and a nano one,gonna try and put sone 1104 i got laying tound to use.
:smiley:
Highly recommend these batteries for their cheap price. Not sure if they are actually graphene or not but they do recover well from high discharge.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180225/d411c4c4bde8af6442a17e29e3b4a06e.jpg)
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I have had two Infinity "Graphene" 1500mAh 4S for about a year. Been OK.
Have been told that true Graphene is so expensive that NO packs truly could be called Graphene!
Nothing today, but hoping my new big slope wing arrives tomorrow
New full screen box goggle to replace my each one vr007
And a patch antenna(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180226/61542a25bbd0cd44a242ca332e1c6e72.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180226/ec15f6fc9524239f9b4c7b5d7de2b67f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180226/432e142077bfc0aa3d7e714c6ad66198.jpg)
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Might have just ordered a new lens for the slr. Might result in a b roll upgrade! [emoji3]
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Pair of Whoover foams and bits for a spare Tiny7 frame..................
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Oh, and a box of duct tape!!
A parcel for next door :rolleyes:
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a nice shiney piece of 300x200x2mm steel plate that'll will soon become a new heated bed on my PolturXL, only this one will be held in place by magnetic strips for easy removal, hopefully itll work as well as my testing suggests :sweating:
That's this seasons flying sorted.
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Quote from: Hozza on Thursday,March 08, 2018, 12:24:48
That's this seasons flying sorted.
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Yummmm. ~~
Where did you get them from in the end??
Some new work boots :rolleyes:
1W of Powah :evil
:rolleyes:
This week I got some SMA pigtails to replace the board mounted SMA plugs on some of my VTX's, Some random quad arms to cut down and use as motor mounts for the Y6 project, A couple packs of some seriously funky looking 3" props to try (They go by the name of "iFlight Nazgul T3061" and almost look melted !!!).......
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..... And an office style bluetooth headset to use in the van since it seems I'm now getting too deaf to hear anyone over the van noise when I'm using the more usual little headsets. :(
Today I got.....
Eachine E011
Eachine E011 frame
Eachine E011 props
HDMI2AV adaptor
DVI to HDMI cable
4 pole AV cable (hoping it works with the Fatshark teleporter headset)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/e54f16d7581644312b5468e7d8255271.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/c66b5a0b045a5948e1f1fb2567df3c88.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/019abea7d5c8d362fa632dfa7a1024ec.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/29471a07c36277238da7ece1ca83eeca.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/8a27078ef5d448e367c4318ab59f6d1e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/ba587d6d79e42e48a1465f1ede7fa12c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180312/f27251e9ebb54e2b87936fd6950189fd.jpg)
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Armattan Chameleon 6-inch, and Sunrise Siskin... :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
A VBox XTi-3442!
Basically it is a network dual tuner freeview box. You plug in a usb hard drive or connect to a network attached storage box and plug in your aerial and network cable.
It then scans freeview and via a computer, tablet, phone, smart tv, amazon fire stick, RPi, Kodi box etc you can view freeview, set/record programs and watch recordings.
It is a big geeky hence me posting it here :)
It is not user friendly to setup, like you have to find and upload channel logos for the guide. I enables me to have a central recorder and watch recordings on what ever device I choose.
Sorry it's not quad related but not bought any bits for quite a while :(
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,March 16, 2018, 17:42:32
Armattan Chameleon 6-inch, and Sunrise Siskin... :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Im jealous. Armattan frame is outa my budget atm but they do look good
It was out of my budget as well, but my finger slipped when I was practicing shopping.. :embarrassed
Today some very nice 24swg silicone wires fell through the letterbox ::) I got pi55ed off with meltback on pvc coated, also these are very flexible.. :smiley:
Quote from: hoverfly on Saturday,March 17, 2018, 14:45:43
some very nice 24swg silicone wires fell through the letterbox ::) I got pi55ed off with meltback on pvc coated, also these are very flexible.. :smiley:
I gave up on PVC insulated wire ages ago. Once you start using silicone insulated wires it's hard to put up with the annoyance of PVC again. :)
one of these..
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seen a few people piping on about how their getting ridiculous range out their wifi using it and wanted to see just how high a pile of CowTurd they were spewing.
It roughly tripled my range, I could get out the house and across the road (about 15m) before my standard routers wifi became unusable, with the extender I can roughly get to the end of the street (about 50m/ 150(odd)ft) so 3X improvement.
thats with the extender right next to the router (for a fair comparison)... might see how far I can pick up wifi tomorrow if I plug the extender into a powerbank, walk it as far away from router as it can go without loosing signal, then putting it down and walking further with my phone till that looses connection to the extender, should be interesting to see just how far I can push it.
Being sunday no postman. But i did go maplins for this
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Quote from: mo_miah on Sunday,March 18, 2018, 14:14:09
Being sunday no postman. But i did go maplins for this
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Any discount as they are closing?
Quote from: ched999uk on Sunday,March 18, 2018, 18:10:45
Any discount as they are closing?
Original price was £150. They had it going for £120
Santa followed the snow and dropped by
runcam swift 2
tbs unify race
4x emax 2205 2300kv motors
2 sets of Dal 5040c
fpv antenna for the quad
should have me flying again after the crash in the snow that took out my props and a motor
was using cheapo motors before, these emax with the dals should perform nicely for some freestyle
and the fpv should help me see where im going and avoid any concrete masses
Few days late posting this, been too busy, but last week the postman brought me my first Fatsharks, Dominator V3, and (temporary) HB5808 diversity receiver. Currently most-affordable via Hobbyking's UK warehouse (even less now with their "starter kit" offer, around £230, grrr!)
Then the postie brought me the Eachine Pro58 from banggood - now loaded up with Achilles v2 firmware. Very happy! Now to try that OSD mod...
Got home from work to this :)
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Got it from 3DXR. They were the cheapest I could see at £150. Cheaper than BangGood even.
I had a query about shipping and my email was answered within 2 minutes.
But the best bit, 2 minutes after ordering online I get an email to say it it being wrapped up for shipping and the guy was throwing in a free micro SD card as they don't include one for the sounds! I was on Amazon at the time eyeing up a basic SD card. Saved me the trouble.
Top service. Shame they don't do much in the way of race quads or I'd be a regular. :)
Now, how do I work this damn thing.......
My 2 channel RC car controller didn't have all these buttons!
Hopefully get some sim time in while I waited for my multimodule
Nice ebbo. Did it come with the case for that price?
Just had an hour on sim, it is really helping my stick control. Using Freerider Recharged on i3 laptop and it works fine. Not on max graphics but next one down and it works great. Probably could do with going to max now I am progressing as sometimes branches are drawn just as I am about to hit them ::)
Recharged is now on Steam as well as itch.io for same price I think (about £10).
For me the recharged is better than the original one as there is more terrain so more opportunity to learn height control. First version is all about gates at set height but Recharged also has more hilly terrain with different height and different width arches to fly through.
Actually starting to enjoy learning acro, no acrobatics yet just flying round :smiley:
Yes, all in with delivery too. And a nice little 8gb card. :)
I've got the free rider demo, seems to work OK. Mines an old i5 laptop (3rd or 4th Gen) , with an old 1gb graphics card. Was planning on working through the Joshua Bardwell series on acro. Seem a decent set of Vids.
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Quote from: Rustydiver on Tuesday,March 20, 2018, 11:58:57
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Nice Quad, but that background interference................ might need a better aerial................................ :whistling:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,March 20, 2018, 12:21:13
Nice Quad, but that background interference................ might need a better aerial epilepsy warning tag... and maybe a sick bag just incase................................ :whistling:
I collected a HUUUUGGGEEEE plain cardboard box today, and inside it was another HHHHHUUUUUGGGEEE printed cardboard box.
Dynam Gloster Meteor - Fus is one piece with the wing out to beyond the two jet pods. And even then the Fus has had to have tail section removed.
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Got to order batteries for it as despite a BIG selection, needless to say, nothing suitable!
Now to the funny story, the first batch arrived with something missing, two "somethings" to be precise.
Apparently the factory had packed and sent off the PnP UK batch, and as they were clearing rubbish from the area ready for the next model, someone found a box containing all the ESCs................ and since these are 80A, and of course a matched two of per plane, not the sort of thing most will have in the spares to substitute till they undo their error!!
As I wasn't building for a while anyway and our soggy patch will need lots of TLC to be usable (with five to maiden fly already and two to build), its faintly amusing :azn, but if you were busting your gut........................ :thumbdown:
What did the Postman NOT deliver yesterday? An order I specifically paid extra to get quickly. :angry:
HobbyKing order, paid for 24 Hr, dispatched by them on time, local pickup and transfer OK, got to ParcelFarce's Hub and there it sat, only just now in delivery office waiting van.
This arrived yesterday but I managed to keep away from it until this morning. Oh the shame. :embarrassed
Rug gave it the once over and declared the lanyard of edible quality.. ::)
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,March 28, 2018, 06:55:49
What did the Postman NOT deliver yesterday? An order I specifically paid extra to get quickly. :angry:
HobbyKing order, paid for 24 Hr, dispatched by them on time, local pickup and transfer OK, got to ParcelFarce's Hub and there it sat, only just now in delivery office waiting van.
hate when that happens
i had the same issue with my amazon prime, item came a day late so i complained to them and they gave me an extra months sub for free
when i got my note 8 local depot (parcelforce i think it was) didnt deliver my phone on the day so i drove to the depot that evening and spoke to the manager and got her to turn the depot upside down to find it, she said the item was put in the wrong basket, then one of the guys at the desk hinted to me that a particular member of staff does this quite often, im guessing he steals high value small items like phones and the company has to pay out when its "lost"
Quote from: hoverfly on Wednesday,March 28, 2018, 09:33:16
This arrived yesterday but I managed to keep away from it until this morning. Oh the shame. :embarrassed
Rug gave it the once over and declared the lanyard of edible quality.. ::)
the x9d+se does look good in the camo
camo googles to match?
Gogs are standard v3 doms, The Camo was only bought as it was in stock .I had looked at the carbon one but as its only dip and not a carbon shell the colour isn't really relevant. :smiley:
Oooh this came in during my lunch hour
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30 minutes later
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Very simple design. Can’t wait to build it out!
Been toying with building something around that frame. ... So many projects need my attention.
i got ideas for a couple builds but no money :(
need a better radio too, been eyeing up the x9d+se
New frame.
Thought I'd treat myself and splashed out a massive £20 on a RD290 hex from AliExpress.
Ordered 27 turned up 9 days later :o, tracked delivery from china to leaving customs in Uk then parcel force 48Hr
Quite amazed really, have had a few orders from AliExpress with the same delivery time, in fact I'm still waiting for orders from Banggood an gearbest the were ordered weeks before the one that was just received. :whistling:
Anyway big ~~ for Ali
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got a couple tattu 4s 1550mah 75C lipo
my quad doesn't pull much amps so didn't go for the r-lines
decided to move over to Frsky from Flysky for better range so bought a R-XSR receiver, i knew these things were small but bloody hell. never seen a sbus rx in the flesh, it is tiny compared to the massive 9ch flysky pwm receiver that im using, should make the build much neater
just need to figure out how to connect this thing to my SPF3 FC
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just had another one turn up, feels like Christmas
wife will give me a telling off so this ones going to hide in the car boot, then one day i will say its my old one and i just wrapped it to make it look nicer lol
Another man falls to the Dark side.... :laugh:
Got my multi-module last night for the Taranis. Only took about 8 days, over Easter weekend from China. First order with Banggood, happy so far!
Now, to figure out working the thing.....
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,April 06, 2018, 14:05:51
Another man falls to the Dark side.... :laugh:
Dark side? Yes
Falling? Hopefully not with the 5db antenna I got for it
Quote from: mo_miah on Friday,April 06, 2018, 14:32:04
Dark side? Yes
Falling? Hopefully not with the 5db antenna I got for it
Have a Google around the net before fitting as I'm sure I read something about the coax needing changing as well when doing the mod. :hmm:
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,April 06, 2018, 14:41:19
Have a Google around the net before fitting as I'm sure I read something about the coax needing changing as well when doing the mod. :hmm:
the special edition x9d+ has the mod already done at the factory
and the 5db antenna i got is the FrSky one so if anything does go wrong will be a warranty job as no aftermarket components used
only issue is SMA connectors have a limited mating cycle (rated for 500) so wont be taking the antenna on and off everyday
Interesting , did you have to request the cable mod or is it standard with the x9d+??
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,April 06, 2018, 16:39:40
Interesting , did you have to request the cable mod or is it standard with the x9d+??
The mod comes standard but with a 2db antenna fitted. Buy the 5db antenna separate and screw it on
With the 2db antenna the x9d fits in the supplied case but the 5db antenna is too big so needs to be removed
Post woman delivered a wizard 220s today.my first proper drone.get this it was thread locked 😁 radio not setup tho.lol
Quote from: Antony Blackadder Gribben on Saturday,April 07, 2018, 16:58:47
Post woman delivered a wizard 220s today.my first proper drone.get this it was thread locked 😁 radio not setup tho.lol
Give it a thorough check over and make sure failsafes are set and work. Have fun and remember props off unless you are about to fly.
got some RP-SMA to SMA adaptors
my FPV monitor has RP-SMA connectors and crap stick antennas so wanted to upgrade them, all the decent antennas i found use SMA and so does my TBS unify so easier to stick to one type of connector
postie brought a replacement skywalker X5 uav wing, did not ask for a replacement just a few missing parts that i can manage without, so now gotta big box in the way
Postman brought the two 80 Amp Escs that Dynam forgot to put in each Gloster Meteor ARTF model sent to the UK. :rolleyes:
A Taranis Condom ::)
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That's rubbery, :laugh: Was it uk stock??
Banggoooding :smiley:
Finally!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180412/6e8861adac78cd049b2536c384b78544.jpg)
Sent from my TA-1033 using Tapatalk
Finally in my case, too, though mine are the Red/Blue label 260mAh. Ordered March 12th, delivered in a biggish box labelled Charger (which there was as well).
Quote from: Bad Raven on Saturday,April 14, 2018, 13:56:01
Finally in my case, too, though mine are the Red/Blue label 260mAh. Ordered March 12th, delivered in a biggish box labelled Charger (which there was as well).
Yeah I think these have a slightly higher discharge at 45c I also got 2 chargers thrown in
Sent from my TA-1033 using Tapatalk
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Now I can mess around trying to link my Taranis multi module to it! :)
Quote from: ebbo76 on Wednesday,April 18, 2018, 18:13:51
Now I can mess around trying to link my Taranis multi module to it! :)
Bayang, Bayang
I got a handful of new soldering tips for my TS100 on saturday. Got them on offer from Banggood, and I wouldn't have mentioned them, But from ordering to the posty knocking on my door was 3 DAYS !!!!!
I've had stuff arrive in 4 days before on the cheap "Priority postage" service and thought that this must be the absolute minimum time it could take to make all the legs of the journey from China, but 3 days just doesn't seem possible. I checked and it did definitely come from China rather than some european warehouse, So I'm blown away.
It seems that Banggood only use whoever's the cheapest option that says it'll arrive within the given time frame for their postage, But some of the companies they use are....... a bit pants. When the exchange rates line up it seems that Royal Mail is the cheapest, And (When they don't loose the parcel) stuff usually get's here in just over half the time it takes for any of the others they use, But this usually means 7 days rather than 12.
Almost makes you proud to be British don't it. :)
with stuff coming from China depends on flight times as well, if your parcel misses a flight i could take a week to catch the next flight
Also if someone from the UK orders from the same seller at the same time and uses a priority delivery services and hasn't exceeded the weigh limit then the seller will put all the orders in the same shipping box
(https://thumb.ibb.co/mM7zPH/20180424_110115.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mM7zPH)
first parcel of the day has turned up
comes in a very nice little box with foam bits to keep it safe
they even supply angled SMA bits which is great, it's little things like that which shows they care about the customers, they could have easily left them out and i would have had to buy some separately for a couple quid, they even put protective dust caps on the angle pieces
Snap... Now i can see what i crash into in fine detail.. :laugh:
I got my hd3 core arriving later today :)
Quote from: hoverfly on Tuesday,April 24, 2018, 12:26:19
Snap... Now i can see what i crash into in fine detail.. :laugh:
My hd3 should be here later today. What battery did you get? Or you gona use the 18650 holder thing?
I have the 18650 thing with 2 sets of batts. Previously with my Dom v3,s i had the standard batt pack and a 2200 2cell on a long lead so i could put it in my pocket, made the gogs a bit lighter but the fan couldn't be used.
im actually spending the day looking at the DPD app watching the driver going around town, im parcel no80 and hes on 47
Quote from: mo_miah on Tuesday,April 24, 2018, 13:56:48
im actually spending the day looking at the DPD app watching the driver going around town, im parcel no80 and hes on 47
Been there, done that.
Once (while charging lots of batteries so tied to the spot) I watched the van on the map come within a few hundred metres of my house SEVERAL TIMES yet not do my delivery. It wasn't to avoid time wasting right turns into busy roads (in fact it caused them), or one ways, or part day parking restrictions, or traffic congestion, or school congestion so, WTF, how DOES their stupid routing system work??
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,April 24, 2018, 15:46:01
Been there, done that.
Once (while charging lots of batteries so tied to the spot) I watched the van on the map come within a few hundred metres of my house SEVERAL TIMES yet not do my delivery. It wasn't to avoid time wasting right turns into busy roads (in fact it caused them), or one ways, or part day parking restrictions, or traffic congestion, or school congestion so, WTF, how DOES their stupid routing system work??
its a small town where i work and i can't see any logic to the route he is taking, im guessing they do the early before 12pm deliveries first followed by businesses as they will close by 5pm and then do residential and pickups after while the van is empty
he's on 72/80 and is now on the industrial estate where i work, should be here in half hour
Got some race wires :)
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Quote from: hoverfly on Tuesday,April 24, 2018, 12:26:19
Snap... Now i can see what i crash into in fine detail.. :laugh:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/jMerMx/20180424_163004.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jMerMx)
mines finally turned up :smiley:
got some tbs triumphs, a patch, some more props and lipos
ISDT Smart Lipo discharger.
I got one of these yesterday. https://www.banggood.com/ISDT-FD-100-80W-6A-Smart-Control-Discharger-for-2S-8S-Lipo-Battery-p-1145999.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=FR
It can discharge lipo's with 2 to 8 cells at up to 6 amps or 80 Watts. You plug in the lipo, via the XT60 connector, it remembers the last settings you set, or you can change the cell count and discharge rate, wait for 5 seconds and off it goes.
It starts to get warm after about 3 or 4 minutes and then the fan starts up.
The fan is fairly noisy, has a high pitched whine and shifts a fair volume of air. You could use it as a lipo powered hair dryer!
The case is quite compact and stays at a warm temperature, my guess is at about 50 deg c until the cells in the lipo hit 3.8 volts and it stops discharging and sounds an alarm, which is moderately noisy.
You can also get a serial to USB adapter so you can plug it into a PC and change how it works...In theory. Apparently there isn't the software available yet to do anything with it. I will look into this.
I know you can use light bulbs to discharge your lipos but there is the danger of over discharging and there is the safety aspect of all the heat you have to dissipate from the bulbs, I made one and the bulb got stupidly hot, I felt it could be potentially dangerous.
Using my chargers to discharge un-used lipo's back to 3.8 volts takes AGES as one charger can only discharge at .8A on one of its channels and .2 on the other. The other charger can do no better than 1A.
This discharger can take an 1800mAh pack down safely from full to 3.8 volts per cell in about 8 to 10 minutes.
I say 3.8 volts, the last pack I did was an old 2 cell battery and the cells were at 3.84 volts...good enough for me anyway.
Considering how the IR of cells can vary a lot this is pretty close to 3.8 volts. The discharger also doesn't use a balance lead connection. So it made a pretty good guess at the individual cell voltages. Perhaps this can be tweaked with the software.
For the money I think its a major step forward in making handling your lipos easier.
i got a 2s tattu 2500mah lipo for my fatshark and some more dal 5040c props
Quote from: Two-Six on Friday,April 27, 2018, 14:26:20 The discharger also doesn't use a balance lead connection.
That's the issue I have with this, if you have 1 cell going bad the overall voltage could be ok and you could kill that cell. Possible puffing and all that follows.
Stick a normal lipo alarm on it, they will at least let you know if a cell goes out of whack with the rest of the pack.
He finally brought me a 5-6v ubec, but this is not for multirotors but astronomy.....my EQ5 telescope mount has dual axis motors for tracking and use`s four D cell batteries, unless i get duracell they dont have the omph to run the slewing, so 6v ubec with XT60 one end and mount power lead soldered to output and hey presto, loads of power
SQ12 Itty bitty camera , does 1920x1080 or 1280x720 30fps 16:9..with 12 meg stills. weighs 8.7 grams..
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,April 27, 2018, 16:52:51
SQ12 Itty bitty camera , does 1920x1080 or 1280x720 30fps 16:9..with 12 meg stills. weighs 8.7 grams..
Nice, is it this one: https://goo.gl/2gfxw5 (https://goo.gl/2gfxw5) ? Seems nice and cheap.
Any chance you can post some footage once you have had a play? Might be good for some smaller quads to get HD footage.
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,April 27, 2018, 16:52:51
SQ12 Itty bitty camera , does 1920x1080 or 1280x720 30fps 16:9..with 12 meg stills. weighs 8.7 grams..
looking at the spec looks like it will do video out through a VTX?
Quote from: ched999uk on Friday,April 27, 2018, 17:31:25
Nice, is it this one: https://goo.gl/2gfxw5 (https://goo.gl/2gfxw5) ? Seems nice and cheap.
Any chance you can post some footage once you have had a play? Might be good for some smaller quads to get HD footage.
That's the one. Got mine from Makeitbuildit., special deal free postage.. :smiley:
https://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/quelima-sq12-action-cam
Quote from: apollo7 on Friday,April 27, 2018, 18:15:55
looking at the spec looks like it will do video out through a VTX?
Destructions state.."connect usb -tv cable turn on camera,you can watch the pictures through the tv display at the same time you can switch to photo or recording mode"
So it seems it does.. :hmm:
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,April 27, 2018, 18:58:50
Destructions state.."connect usb -tv cable turn on camera,you can watch the pictures through the tv display at the same time you can switch to photo or recording mode"
So it seems it does.. :hmm:
We thank you buying... We love you longtime!
ooh, I love the SQ12 for micro quads!
a few notes -
whilst plugged into USB and on, hold the power button down for like 20 seconds.... it becomes a usb webcam!
you can pop the back off very easily and unscrew the PCB that holds the IR board, you'll see two little metal weights that can be removed. You can also cut and remove the IR board for further weight reduction. The IR is only useful close range. (have a bit of fun filming your cats in the dark with the motion detection and IR first :smiley:)
my favourite mod is this lens:
https://www.banggood.com/2-PCS-M7-1_8mm-180-Degree-Wide-Angle-Lens-For-Mini-Camera-p-1208577.html
giving a very very wide FOV making it look like gopro's superview with surprisingly low distortion. It can fit back into the housing as well, with a dabble of hot glue.
this lens does two things - the wide FOV makes your videos seem smoother and less twitchy and secondly the light metering works much better as there are less transitions due to the super wide FOV
here a sample with one strapped onto my babyhawk-r
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WtAPVvpJaA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WtAPVvpJaA)
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,April 27, 2018, 16:52:51
SQ12 Itty bitty camera , does 1920x1080 or 1280x720 30fps 16:9..with 12 meg stills. weighs 8.7 grams..
A nice little Emax f3 magnum tower.. Diatone 2018 GT-M3 frame and a coupe of FrSky xm receivers. Really odd the frame and components were vacuum packed, i suppose it stops them going stale..
Because i REALLY NEED another quad.. :wack0 :wack0 :rofl:
Quote from: hoverfly on Monday,April 30, 2018, 16:51:07
Really odd the frame and components were vacuum packed, i suppose it stops them going stale.
No, it only happened with the sharp intake of breath when they realised who their new owner was................... :whistling:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Monday,April 30, 2018, 21:49:48
No, it only happened with the sharp intake of breath when they realised who their new owner was................... :whistling:
Dam cheek.. :slap: They were like that when i opened the packet.. :laugh:
What he didn't bring was my parcel from HobbyKing's HK warehouse that was ordered on the 3rd April and has been sitting in UK since 26thApril. It's coming via NL post so I thought it would be quicker once it hit EU. :( :( :( :(
I do hate ordering from HK as they seem so much slower than BG plus P&P but it was a HobbyKing only product and they only had it in HK.
Oh well, just have to wait a little longer.....
Quote from: ched999uk on Tuesday,May 01, 2018, 11:06:56
What he didn't bring was my parcel from HobbyKing's HK warehouse that was ordered on the 3rd April and has been sitting in UK since 26thApril. It's coming via NL post so I thought it would be quicker once it hit EU. :( :( :( :(
I do hate ordering from HK as they seem so much slower than BG plus P&P but it was a HobbyKing only product and they only had it in HK.
Oh well, just have to wait a little longer.....
Just found out why the delay.... It got caught for VAT!!!!!! Should get card tomorrow and then pay the ransom and collect.
First time I have been caught so not really bad as it's only £27 order inc p&p so shouldn't be too bad.
Some you win, some you lose.
Well ransom paid and I collected the goods ::)
Also received a couple of new batteries from HobbyRC. Once again great service from them plus a little slice of Blackpool Rock in the package ::)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/b9s8jS/Case_Plus_Bits.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b9s8jS)
Here is the case with tx and goggles sitting on foam.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/htKojS/Case_TXGoggles.jpg) (https://ibb.co/htKojS)
Hoping to be able to get tx, goggles, batteries, spare props, and a few essential tools in case with quad velcroed on outside. My flying field is only 200meters away so I can come home to fix major stuff ::)
Yummm. TBS-Unify pro hv.. T/X @30% discount.. :smiley: and a Blue Jay F/C ..
(https://thumb.ibb.co/m2mx3n/WP_20180508_001.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m2mx3n)
200A Hall Effect Sensor, do you think that's meaty enough :evil
postie turned up with a sunnysky x2212 1400kv motor from gangbang today..........this will be going in the C1 chaser when it arrives
Quote from: daich on Monday,April 30, 2018, 12:08:11
ooh, I love the SQ12 for micro quads!
a few notes -
whilst plugged into USB and on, hold the power button down for like 20 seconds.... it becomes a usb webcam!
you can pop the back off very easily and unscrew the PCB that holds the IR board, you'll see two little metal weights that can be removed. You can also cut and remove the IR board for further weight reduction. The IR is only useful close range. (have a bit of fun filming your cats in the dark with the motion detection and IR first :smiley:)
my favourite mod is this lens:
https://www.banggood.com/2-PCS-M7-1_8mm-180-Degree-Wide-Angle-Lens-For-Mini-Camera-p-1208577.html
giving a very very wide FOV making it look like gopro's superview with surprisingly low distortion. It can fit back into the housing as well, with a dabble of hot glue.
this lens does two things - the wide FOV makes your videos seem smoother and less twitchy and secondly the light metering works much better as there are less transitions due to the super wide FOV
here a sample with one strapped onto my babyhawk-r
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WtAPVvpJaA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WtAPVvpJaA)
I've just ordered a babyhawk-R and was eyeing up this cam. How have you mounted yours? Do you have a pic of the setup?
This antenna mount which I really like is:
https://www.thingiverse.com/make:477915
And I'm using this SQ12 mount velcro strapped on.
https://www.thingiverse.com/make:477919
3dpower makes the 2.5" upgrade package in four separate arms or two connected arms. The connected arms are stronger but in stretch x formation which some prefer a square X.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162925905164
The upgrade also includes one of these "must have" insulating pads:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2781458
I would put one of these on before flying the first time. some people have had the ESC board short in hard landings without this. Emax released a PSA: http://emax-usa.com/news/service-bulletin-re-emax-baby-hawk-r/
The upgrade also comes with one set of Gemfan 2540 props which I work amazingly well.
Let me know if you need PIDs for 2.5" 3s
This beastly load arrived finally today! Got some interesting work coming up so decided to put the I1 on the bench:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/mFOdFd/20180511_113836.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mFOdFd)
Also thought I'd get myself something for a little fun, can't wait to have a run around with this thing:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/c59DgJ/20180510_132407.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c59DgJ)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/jB08Fd/20180511_113915.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jB08Fd)
Holy poop , if you have robbed my bank there is going to be trouble.. :o :o :o
a few days back i got a nice sunnysky x2212 1400kv.........now the other items have arrived, a C1 chaser 1200, a 40amp esc, some 7x5 props. Got a pair of Turnigy 9018MG servo`s sitting in the local post office, so this is about all i need to build the latest crash test dummy
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,May 11, 2018, 19:06:30
Holy poop , if you have robbed my bank there is going to be trouble.. :o :o :o
The best bit is, this will all be paid off in hire rates by the end of the year. :p
Even better.. ~~
A micro FC with FrSky on board Rx.
A VRX to replace one I thing is beginning to fail.
AND a Customs Charge for a HobbyKing order of £17 goods, which with RM's £8 charge on top of the VAT makes it an expensive buy.
And annoyingly a buy that I only had to make from the HK warehouse because the UK and EU warehouses are incapable of restocking to a level that lasts more than a couple of hours. :banghead:
The problem is not the VAT, or really the handling charge, its the randomness of attracting the charge, as you end up not knowing how big an order to make. If I had been SURE that a charge would attract, I would have made the order larger to get better "value" from the handling charge.
Some more DAL Cyclone 5045C and a smoke stopper :)
4x Littlebee Spring 20a and a Bardwell F4 AIO flight controller.
Waiting on a Optima D Rx now...
And the Optima D has arrived, along with some 20 awg wire and heat shrink...
Now waiting on a vTx and camera which should arrive tomorrow. Hopefully get the whole thing soldered and set up for test hovers/flights at the weekend.
A set of Fatshark transformer HD's. Tested them out, actually really nice!
Betaflight gps rescue here we come
https://diegofpv.com/
4 x 1300mAh 3S Nano-Tech, UK HobbyKing Warehouse
Checked immediately, one pack has one cell under 2v, and another only has one cell with any voltage reading at all and that barely over 3V !!! :banghead: :banghead:
(Checked on three checkers inc a brutally accurate ISDT one)
SIGH....................... ANOTHER CLAIM...................................
A DJI Mavic Pro ::)
Quote from: PropsToYou on Wednesday,May 16, 2018, 17:50:33
A DJI Mavic Pro ::)
Takes weeks to get the grin off the face. ~~
A Foxeer Arrow V3 and a Matex vTx.
Actually got some 330 uhf 25v capacitors coming as well for a very clean power feed.
The build will hopefully be done tomorrow night.
Quote from: Kellarly on Wednesday,May 16, 2018, 23:30:25
A Foxeer Arrow V3 and a Matex vTx.
Actually got some 330 uhf 25v capacitors coming as well for a very clean power feed.
The build will hopefully be done tomorrow night.
Don't forget picys ::)
Very good point, I think a thread needs starting...
Wooo Hooo HK Europe delivers faster than UK.. :blink
30 AWG silicone wire in assorted colours .30awg teflon coated wire. 20awg silicone wire..Hex drive set.. several miles of assorted heatshrink in assorted colours.
Indeed they do.
Ordered some bits from Bangood china two Saturdays ago. At the same time I ordered from Dublin a new 1s lipo charger for my ever expanding set of whoop batteries.
Order arrived from China in 11 days, Dublin 12 days. Had a dispatch notification from Dublin the following day so no stock issue.
I think I'm on Banggood's bad list. They are just taking ages to deliver to me.
Aliexpress on the other hand turns up reliably within 2 weeks with RM 48Hr once in this country.
Ok, so I don't think I've ever posted on this one, but today I feel compelled.
Not quite sure what happened, but this arrived today...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180521/1884d2a3c0c5218ae47db2ebcf4d7817.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180521/df40803de4aa08842e520c28bbf6c156.jpg)
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Quote from: Lamaule on Monday,May 21, 2018, 17:32:01
Ok, so I don't think I've ever posted on this one, but today I feel compelled.
Not quite sure what happened, but this arrived today...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180521/1884d2a3c0c5218ae47db2ebcf4d7817.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180521/df40803de4aa08842e520c28bbf6c156.jpg)
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:) thought you were still in Greece, but YES, just yes, that will probably fix all your problems with your rooster right there! :notworthy:
Quote from: Cheredanine on Monday,May 21, 2018, 17:45:00
:) thought you were still in Greece, but YES, just yes, that will probably fix all your problems with your rooster right there! :notworthy:
Got back last night mate! [emoji45] Gutted, but nice to be home also. [emoji3]
Problem is the crossfire has already been fitted to the poo quad because it's been so reliable.
Maybe someone needs to mysteriously order me another Rx! 🤣[emoji23]🤣
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Quote from: Lamaule on Monday,May 21, 2018, 17:47:40
Got back last night mate! [emoji45] Gutted, but nice to be home also. [emoji3]
Problem is the crossfire has already been fitted to the poo quad because it's been so reliable.
Maybe someone needs to mysteriously order me another Rx! 🤣[emoji23]🤣
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there is one attached to my quad with my session on it if you can find it, you are welcome to it :)
About to upgrade my brasher to cammy ti, got one on order for that :) should be here tomorrow.
BTW mate realised I didn’t give you the mounting bracket for that pred that allows you to mount in hs1177 size, drop me a line with your addy or I will fetch to next meet
Quote from: Cheredanine on Monday,May 21, 2018, 17:55:14
there is one attached to my quad with my session on it if you can find it, you are welcome to it :)
About to upgrade my brasher to cammy ti, got one on order for that :) should be here tomorrow.
BTW mate realised I didn’t give you the mounting bracket for that pred that allows you to mount in hs1177 size, drop me a line with your addy or I will fetch to next meet
Lol, cheers mate. I'd had a look at it and was wondering how to take that challenge! Just glad I want missing a trick, I was starting to think I might have been! Lol.
In other news... Mmmm... Chameleon ti! [emoji3][emoji106][emoji41]
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Two LiPo's from HKing as warranty replacement for one's delivered last week at WAY below minimum voltage.
Due to a smelling chequer error i got this..
Lol. You lot have much to answer for! 🤣[emoji23]🤣
Just flown it and I can actually feel a difference! - my wallet's lighter! [emoji45]
Quote from: hoverfly on Monday,May 21, 2018, 20:34:10
Due to a smelling chequer error i got this..
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noice!!
gonna do the 250mw mod? ::)
Quote from: Lamaule on Monday,May 21, 2018, 17:32:01
Ok, so I don't think I've ever posted on this one, but today I feel compelled.
Not quite sure what happened, but this arrived today...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180521/1884d2a3c0c5218ae47db2ebcf4d7817.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180521/df40803de4aa08842e520c28bbf6c156.jpg)
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Quote from: daich on Monday,May 21, 2018, 22:52:10
noice!!
gonna do the 250mw mod? ::)
Lol, probably not. I'm hoping 10km will be enough! [emoji23]🤣[emoji23]🤣[emoji23]
Might stretch to one of the diamond antennas though! [emoji848]
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Quote from: Lamaule on Monday,May 21, 2018, 22:56:46
Lol, probably not. I'm hoping 10km will be enough! [emoji23]🤣[emoji23]🤣[emoji23]
Might stretch to one of the diamond antennas though! [emoji848]
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Are we working on JJ next?
Quote from: Lamaule on Monday,May 21, 2018, 22:56:46
Might stretch to one of the diamond antennas though! [emoji848]
Why not step straight up to a moxon :evil
https://www.truerc.ca/shop/long-range-control/true-mox-868
Wing kit arrived ...symmetrical wing.. :cool: This is going to be " fun" :sweating:
If only...my wings has been clipped sadly.
Quote from: Cheredanine on Monday,May 21, 2018, 23:00:51
Are we working on JJ next?
Looks like a nice kit. It's not a Wii wing?
Quote from: hoverfly on Wednesday,May 23, 2018, 13:37:47
Wing kit arrived ...symmetrical wing.. :cool: This is going to be " fun" :sweating:
Quote from: Jakalas on Wednesday,May 23, 2018, 14:37:46
Looks like a nice kit. It's not a Wii wing?
Wii wing :o no it's this one..
https://flyingwings.co.uk/new-products/wra-spec-racing-wing-kit.html
Got over excited and it's already glued up and the ailerons coat of varnish is drying. The foam cutting is superb quality, no drags and only minimal tiny nibs.
Not bothering with the spec motor or battery i'm going to over clock it and go.. "4 cell" :o :o :o
Quote from: hoverfly on Wednesday,May 23, 2018, 13:37:47
Wing kit arrived ...symmetrical wing.. :cool: This is going to be " fun" :sweating:
Everywhere I look these days there seem to be wings ... not helping my temptation to spend some cash on one ...
Quote from: CornishMule on Wednesday,May 23, 2018, 16:57:48
Everywhere I look these days there seem to be wings ... not helping my temptation to spend some cash on one ...
Go on you know you want to.... :beer2:
Quote from: hoverfly on Wednesday,May 23, 2018, 16:51:52
Wii wing :o no it's this one..
https://flyingwings.co.uk/new-products/wra-spec-racing-wing-kit.html
Got over excited and it's already glued up and the ailerons coat of varnish is drying. The foam cutting is superb quality, no drags and only minimal tiny nibs.
Not bothering with the spec motor or battery i'm going to over clock it and go.. "4 cell" :o :o :o
so you got the flying wing bug, its addictive i have loads of wings, latest build is a C1 chaser, its coming on very nicely, sunnysky X2212 1400kv motor, loads of grunt
Had the bug for ages, started with a slipstream , followed by another slipstream. Good bits of kit to throw in the boot and fly at various locations, even the little Raven will take a mobius or Runcam just velcro mounted.
I have got some of my sneaky pics this way.
The Chaser looks like it has plenty of space for fpv kit. ~~
Edit i got the racer just to go nuts with.. :wack0
Got loads of stuff today, Most of which isn't very noteworthy here (Like a new mini keyboard, A 7 port USB hub and 10 meters of silicone insulated wire in various thicknesses........ 'Cos that's just how I roll homes. :) ).
One thing is quite funky though. You know how you see something and without really thinking whether you actually need it you decide "Yeah, That looks interesting. I'll have one of those"? Well, today I received a 140mm 3" Martian 2 frame from BangGood......... It wasn't my fault, It just looked SOOOOO cute in the shop listing. I've just put the frame together, Then bolted some 1406's to it and I think I'm going to have to gut one of my LT130's and rebuild it into this.
To give an idea of scale I've taken a couple pictures of it next to my Martian 220 and with a full sized "GoPro-a-like" sitting on it........
(https://thumb.ibb.co/gjSYrT/20180525_215653.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gjSYrT)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/ddjrd8/20180525_215834.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ddjrd8)
I didn't need it, The build cue's getting new stuff added to it more often than I'm actually building the things, And I have more than a couple multirotors still mid rebuild that I really should get on with......... But it was just SO CUTE !!!!! :)
Replacement case for my camera came today. Mount broke off the last one in a crash
(https://thumb.ibb.co/i6CJ88/20180526_122041.jpg) (https://ibb.co/i6CJ88)
Taranis X9D+ SE in camo and 2x R-XSR rx's
Time to make the switch to Frsky.
Big up https://www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk/
Ordered replacement FC Friday morning.
Arrived Saturday some time all ready for me when I turned up on Sunday.
And that was 48hr delivery :o
Received my Taranis x-lite from T9 today :smiley:
2 Acehee 1300 4s, 1 of my first 4s batteries is reaching EOL. Had it since July so pretty chuffed.
a nut set, although I'm not sure I feel confident full throttling my Rooster until I get ones almost identical to the originals.
Some clear Heatshrink
SD card for DVR.
New bag for Work!
::)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/ddVr7d/20180531_142515.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ddVr7d)(https://thumb.ibb.co/gGA2DJ/20180531_141655.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gGA2DJ)
Quote from: Gaza07 on Thursday,May 31, 2018, 15:13:54
::)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/ddVr7d/20180531_142515.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ddVr7d)(https://thumb.ibb.co/gGA2DJ/20180531_141655.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gGA2DJ)
Quite expensive in 1Kg spools? last two PETG I bought were 3Kg spools at about half the price it was for the same weight in 1Kg packs.
A mount for my GoPro session5 ::) Has first flights with HD footage. WOW I wish I could see that well using goggles and vtx ::)
Think I need to tweek settings as images seemed a bit dark. The sun was behind a cloud and I was lying towards sun then turning round but still I would expect images to brighten up a bit when sun behind camera.
Quote from: ched999uk on Friday,June 01, 2018, 19:57:46
A mount for my GoPro session5 ::) Has first flights with HD footage. WOW I wish I could see that well using goggles and vtx ::)
Think I need to tweek settings as images seemed a bit dark. The sun was behind a cloud and I was lying towards sun then turning round but still I would expect images to brighten up a bit when sun behind camera.
Gopros always do awesome in sunlight but aren’t so spectacular in greyer conditions. Apparently if you go to protune and switch white balance to native, it will help in those conditions. Although I haven’t tried it myself!
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GoPro Hero Session 5
5x Spedix 20amp escs
2x DYS 20amp Littlebee Spring escs
1x Matek F450 AIO FC
2x Stubby vTx aerials
Oodles of props :D
It's been a good day!
Nice condom for the Taranis. :smiley:
The hobby eagle A3-L flight stab for fixed wings, this was to replace the faulty eagletree guardian that is no longer faulty, so have to find another plane to use it in
Pop it in a Raven... :smiley:
Quote from: hoverfly on Thursday,June 07, 2018, 21:50:45
Pop it in a Raven... :smiley:
Not many Ravens round here, and if i managed to catch one think it would give me a right peck if i tried to pop a stab in it :laugh:
trying not to buy any more planes for a bit so it will either go in the little eashine blackwing 680 or the Volantex Ranger, the Ranger might be best choice as this is being set up for FPV (when blasted VTX arrives)
Not a bad idea, it helps if things get a bit squirrely after a momentary lapse of orientation it can give you the extra time to get squared up again. :smiley:
The start of a new 3" build.
HGLRC F440 stack with VTX
Lumenier Axii antenna
Tattu 650mAh 4S LiPos
XT30 parallel charging board
R-XSR receiver
(https://thumb.ibb.co/cxZSDT/Whats_App_Image_2018_06_08_at_12_11_19.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cxZSDT)
Quote from: CornishMule on Friday,June 08, 2018, 12:23:07
The start of a new 3" build.
HGLRC F440 stack with VTX
Lumenier Axii antenna
Tattu 650mAh 4S LiPos
XT30 parallel charging board
R-XSR receiver
what frame are you going for?
Quote from: mo_miah on Friday,June 08, 2018, 13:01:54
what frame are you going for?
SabotageRC Bangarang 3"
It's going to be tight, especially with the Runcam Split mini in there too, but I've seen a few builds with the same kit list and it "can" fit ... looking forward to the challenge of the build more than anything.
The motors are the T1 Brother Hobby Tornado 1407 3600KV
Quote from: hoverfly on Wednesday,May 23, 2018, 16:51:52
Wii wing :o no it's this one..
https://flyingwings.co.uk/new-products/wra-spec-racing-wing-kit.html
Got over excited and it's already glued up and the ailerons coat of varnish is drying. The foam cutting is superb quality, no drags and only minimal tiny nibs.
Not bothering with the spec motor or battery i'm going to over clock it and go.. "4 cell" :o :o :o
Hoverfly, that looks a real nice wing, very tempting to get one and scale down the power train a little, but out of stock
Give them a ring and get a lead time, good company they answer the phone. :o
All the spare parts look like they are in stock. Maybe if you ask nicely they will put them together for you. ::)
I'm very tempted by one of those as well
4x Hyperlite 2205-2522kv Team Edition motors :-D
Found these today.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/kKHFCy/IMG_20180614_180602_1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kKHFCy)
Maplin 80% off everything. They really only had psu's but found a little pin vice for £1, thought it might come in handy. No wonder they have gone under if they were trying to charge £5 for it!! Build quality isnt great but it should work.
Anyway the jar opener.... Spotted in Dunelm while WE were looking for an onion chopper!
Thought it might be great to put round motors while changing props. It was about £1.50. Just tried it and seems perfect. It grips motors and then you can grip it with your hand and undo the prop nut. No more sliced fingers!! I do have a Realacc motor pliers but they are not great as they dont grip motor that well so you end up squeezing them soo hard your hand hurts!
Not today but the other day, a new frame for my 2 inch quad. It’s like a mini alien!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/466628b0dadc32f3593bcaa378d0f5e8.jpg)
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Quote from: Elmattbo on Thursday,June 14, 2018, 19:45:54
Not today but the other day, a new frame for my 2 inch quad. It’s like a mini alien!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/466628b0dadc32f3593bcaa378d0f5e8.jpg)
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Nice but where is the build thread? ::)
Honestly it’s the easiest build ever. I used an EXUAV flytower which has a vtx included, a micro frsky receiver, runcam micro and emax motors for 4s. Bolted it altogether and that was pretty much it!
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Fat shark goodies, Fatshark Ultimate Fit Foam Kit .. going to try the vinyl .. :smiley: Has to be easier to wipe the head leaks off.
Menace Rc peko & Stubby
5 sets of dal t5040s
Something for Father's Day, but I won't know what until Sunday!
Paternity test..... :sweating: :sweating:
Fortunately not!
However, a set of T-Motor F40 Pro IIs was received!
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,June 15, 2018, 22:18:20
Paternity test..... :sweating: :sweating:
Oh god, That would be a great prank to play on a long standing friend.
Get one of those DNA testing cotton wool buds in a test tube things and post it to them with a note saying something like "Hi, While mum was upset one day she let slip that you were probabbly my father. It was a hard job tracking you down, But I've finally found you. Please can you use and return the testing kit so I can be sure". If you could use a last name that corresponds to one of his long forgotten ex's from way back (One that he has no way of contacting) it could be epic.
If anyone does this, I'd suggest sending it as a tracked delivery though, That way you can phone him 30 minutes after he's signed for it to have a chat.
OK, Yeah, I'm an evil b4stard, I know. :)
Nice but don't smoke near or crash them...
F40 Pro II with Ezo Bearings new from T-Motor is the Explosive and Lightweight (quote from manufacturer )
Quote from: Reman on Sunday,June 17, 2018, 09:18:09
OK, Yeah, I'm an evil b4stard, I know. :)
:laugh:... Did you find that out with paternity test... Ok if you really want to pi$$ them off send a contact form from the local clap clinic.. :evil
Quote from: hoverfly on Sunday,June 17, 2018, 09:24:34
:laugh:... Did you find that out with paternity test.
No, Just many years of having friends tell me I was, Usually after playing a practical joke one one of them...... Like, Did you know that 2 burly friends can easily pick up a colleagues original mini to put it on 4 car wheel dolly's? If the carpark's tarmac is nice and flat you can push the car a reasonable distance to hide it at the other end, Preferably behind a 4x4 or something. :laugh:
Quote from: hoverfly on Sunday,June 17, 2018, 09:24:34
Ok if you really want to pi$$ them off send a contact form from the local clap clinic.. :evil
Nice. Could backfire if they're married though. A good prank shouldn't result in someone being out of pocket, Especially not losing half their sh1t in court. LOL !
Oh, And to not totally derail the thread, Last week postie brought me an F3 for my "Chinywhoop". The old one worked, But suddenly wouldn't allow me to bind a new TX or access Betaflight. I spent about 5 hours total trying to work that out before just giving up and getting another, But this time it's got an OSD too. Already fitted it with a micro CMOS cam on the front and one of those tiny VTX01 video transmitters on top of the FC with a couple dabs of hot glue. That really slimmed down the height compared to having an AIO cam on top. Seems to fly a little better too. :)
Quote from: Reman on Sunday,June 17, 2018, 09:49:38
No, Just many years of having friends tell me I was, Usually after playing a practical joke one one of them...... Like, Did you know that 2 burly friends can easily pick up a colleagues original mini to put it on 4 car wheel dolly's? If the carpark's tarmac is nice and flat you can push the car a reasonable distance to hide it at the other end, Preferably behind a 4x4 or something. :laugh:
You clunt, as defined by doing a runner from a Chinese restaurant and having the waiter running after you shouting "Crum back you clunt."
An Eachine E011, but the Christmas one with tunes unit, being sold for not a lot. Remove the speaker, add camera, ultra cheap Micro Whoop!!
I paid under £10 yet now they are "on promotion" and £12.50 ish!!
Mind you would not have been right not to first give my wife the benefit of the tunes for a battery's flight round her chair......... :whistling:
Couple of 1S battery testers. These:-
https://www.banggood.com/AOKoda-AOK-041-1S-Lithium-Battery-Tester-Checker-For-JST-MOLEX-mCPX-MCX-Plug-Battery-p-1177556.html (https://www.banggood.com/AOKoda-AOK-041-1S-Lithium-Battery-Tester-Checker-For-JST-MOLEX-mCPX-MCX-Plug-Battery-p-1177556.html)
A folding prop spinner and blades.
Just received a pair of RacerStar "Tattoo S" 25A 4 in 1 ESC's. I didn't really need them as such, But they had a 30% off coupon code and worked out at less than £17 each.
For 25A 4 in 1 ESC's that price was pretty hard to say "No" to.
Quote from: Reman on Saturday,July 07, 2018, 10:48:48
Just received a pair of RacerStar "Tattoo S" 25A 4 in 1 ESC's. I didn't really need them as such, But they had a 30% off coupon code and worked out at less than £17 each.
For 25A 4 in 1 ESC's that price was pretty hard to say "No" to.
It would have been rude not to.. :smiley:
Yummmm. :smiley:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/mVKbJd/speedybee.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mVKbJd)
Quote from: daich on Monday,July 16, 2018, 13:22:10
(https://thumb.ibb.co/mVKbJd/speedybee.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mVKbJd)
Be interested to see you you get on.
New Omnibus F4Pro FC (OK so same as old one but hopefully the OSD will work on this one. New vtx, went for the 'standard' Unify Race HV with ufl as I have ufl pigtails and the supplier didnt have any suitable mmc pigtails. New Menace Raptor antenna, be interesting to see if it's any better than the Gear Best Pagoda.
A RunCam camera control board for my swift micro v2, well if I am going to fit new FC and VTX with control I might as well add camera control ::)
So that's tomorrows job ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Not the postman but also bought velocidrone and have had a little play! Had to all but remove the dead bands on the tx setup as it made the controls not really work close to centre stick.
Pack of depron and some uhu por.
Guess what I'm going to make. ::)
Quote from: atomiclama on Friday,July 20, 2018, 08:04:45
Pack of depron and some uhu por.
Guess what I'm going to make. ::)
Very sticky mess.. :rofl:
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,July 20, 2018, 09:10:35
Very sticky mess.. :rofl:
No, He said "uhu por", not "Uma Thurman". LOL !!!
(https://thumb.ibb.co/dGUgDo/20180730_160755.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dGUgDo)
Few bits to upgrade my quad
Yummmmmy.... Genesis wing arrived, that takes care of Friday. :smiley:
Nice, is it built now
Quote from: apollo7 on Sunday,August 12, 2018, 06:59:05
Nice, is it built now
:rofl: :rofl: I took advantage of yesterdays good weather and went flying instead of progressing it.
Since then there has been 101 things getting in the way. But when i post this i'm going to laminate it. :laugh:
Postie brought lots of stuff, new motor for volantex phoenix, a 40amp esc and more important an eashine blackwing 680........but central spar and motor mount missing from kit !
Quote from: apollo7 on Wednesday,August 15, 2018, 05:40:09
Postie brought lots of stuff, new motor for volantex phoenix, a 40amp esc and more important an eashine blackwing 680........but central spar and motor mount missing from kit !
that wing does look good, im after a wing but most of them at 900mm+
680 size would be just right for me
Quote from: mo_miah on Wednesday,August 15, 2018, 10:37:25
that wing does look good, im after a wing but most of them at 900mm+
680 size would be just right for me
Smaller wings are harder to fly and to a greater extent affected by the wind leading to the " piza box" effect.
Although bigger than you are looking for the Flyingwings new race wing is a winner, I have had mine for a few months now and it just gets better each flight. It's made from very dense foam and when laminated is super tough.
Well worth a look. It's brilliant value. ~~
https://flyingwings.co.uk/new-products/radical.html
Quote from: hoverfly on Wednesday,August 15, 2018, 18:13:33
Smaller wings are harder to fly and to a greater extent affected by the wind leading to the " piza box" effect.
Although bigger than you are looking for the Flyingwings new race wing is a winner, I have had mine for a few months now and it just gets better each flight. It's made from very dense foam and when laminated is super tough.
Well worth a look. It's brilliant value. ~~
https://flyingwings.co.uk/new-products/radical.html
I am tempted with one of those myself, what are the control rods like, are they those horrid ones where you have to superglue and heat shrink the Z bends on the ends?
The control rods are an adjustable metal clevis at one end and a z-bend at the other. I prefer to have a ball joint just because i can instead of the z-bend.
The other thing i like about this wing is launching it is easy... :o :o :o. I have really struggled to side arm/ discus launch other wings to the point when i just glued a small piece of foam underneath them to chuck them.
This one is easy 3/4 throttle and lob it at 45 degrees and away it goes. :shrug: The handling is superb it tracks so well and rolls no problem , has a very locked in feel. :smiley:
Quelima SQ12 Micro Camera. EBay £11.94 delivered UK source.
and
HK Global Bixler2 Canopy, latest type. (Replaces one that met the prop in the air and came off worst about six months ago!)
HK UK 5 of 2200mAh 3S
and
HK UK, a 20cc petrol engine, a RCGF 20cc Gas (Petrol to you and me) engine w/ CD-Ignition 2.2HP/1.64kw.
AND.......its cr*p!
No damage to the HK packing, no damage to the engine box, packed well internally BUT one head fin completely missing (and not in box) and another bent and part fractured.
:banghead: :banghead:
So, yet again (and no fault of HK really as I suppose you cannot expect them to open packaging on every item to check) I'm having to claim on goods supplied. That is three times out of the last four orders!!!!
:lipsrsealed :thumbdown:
Yesterday I received a couple of FC's.
My favorite F3's were out of stock so needed an alternative option. I've tried a few F4's on 5" quads a while ago but found that on some frames I was constantly trying to sort vibration related issues, So I decided to grab a couple F7 Omnibus boards from BangGood to have a play with.
I haven't fitted them to anything yet, But they look reasonably well made and flashed to the latest Betaflight without any drama. They've got a fair few UARTS available, But there's only 4 motor outputs.
I think one of them's going to end up being used in the rebuild of my Q250 DVR quad (When it gets its turn in the build cue) as that ones still on a NAZE32. :)
Raven Radical... :smiley: It looked similar to the Race Spec wing so i had to buy it to do a comparison... :whistling:
Ta-da:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/cdg9YK/134_DB2_CC_071_F_4_AD2_A023_F4_C1_C8_E0_D8_A8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cdg9YK)
(https://thumb.ibb.co/mTypYK/8_C1_EA60_D_C53_D_4351_8_DD9_CA30_F8_CCD3_C0.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mTypYK)
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Quote from: hoverfly on Thursday,August 23, 2018, 13:40:30
Raven Radical... :smiley: It looked similar to the Race Spec wing so i had to buy it to do a comparison... :whistling:
Looks more like a Slipstream than a Raven!
Quote from: Bad Raven on Thursday,August 23, 2018, 16:13:48
Looks more like a Slipstream than a Raven!
Yupp the only thing it shares with the Raven is a bit of it's name and the wing angle.(sweep).. It is however a twin of the the race spec without the fpv cutouts suggested in the destruction book.
Already glued the wing halves together.. :laugh: Usual quality cutting and i just love the foam density, it nearly matches my own. ::)
One of these to pop on a whoop, although if they're half decent I'll put them on my next 2.5 inch quad.
https://www.caddxshop.com/firefly_p0035.html
They also sent me a set of 5 inch props as well, that was nice of them!
Postie brought a metre of HK velcro, the wide sticky stuff and more important my 3rd Eagle tree guardian
Quote from: Kellarly on Thursday,August 23, 2018, 23:13:16
One of these to pop on a whoop, although if they're half decent I'll put them on my next 2.5 inch quad.
https://www.caddxshop.com/firefly_p0035.html
They also sent me a set of 5 inch props as well, that was nice of them!
!200TVL! Can you start a thread please as I'd like to know experience particularly with lag, maybe videos too?
Quote from: apollo7 on Friday,August 24, 2018, 05:13:00
Postie brought a metre of HK velcro, the wide sticky stuff and more important my 3rd Eagle tree guardian
Try the Guardian in 3D mode start 3 accidents high though.. :laugh:
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,August 24, 2018, 09:46:26
Try the Guardian in 3D mode start 3 accidents high though.. :laugh:
Quick question, so you take of in 2D, gain some height, flick guardian to OFF, then a few seconds later flick back to 2D, does the plane just right itself as normal?, i have not tried it turned of yet
oh nearly forgot, postie brought Reptile skyshadow S800 no 4, but this one is the sexy grey V2
2 ...RX6R receivers, a Frsky vario, 2205 motor.. :smiley:
Armattan mongoose frame
A runcam micro swift 3
More props, can never have too many props when you fly as badly as me lol
All this came to works post room, and the boss is off for the week, so tempted to sit at my desk and put this frame together but i don't think my colleagues will appreciate my lack of input when we are so busy
A pack of ten M3 rivet nuts.............perfect to finish motor mount on S800 skyshadow
Little piece of card telling me i have missed the delivery..... :cry
Quote from: hoverfly on Thursday,August 30, 2018, 18:26:30
Little piece of card telling me i have missed the delivery..... :cry
Of a Mavic 2?
Quote from: Lamaule on Thursday,August 30, 2018, 20:35:03
Of a Mavic 2?
No I'm not that daft. I have a Mavic Air as a backup for the Mavic Pro..
It was 4 3000/3 cell for the Genesis and the Falcon Evo..
Quote from: hoverfly on Thursday,August 30, 2018, 21:24:10
No I'm not that daft. I have a Mavic Air as a backup for the Mavic Pro..
It was 4 3000/3 cell for the Genesis and the Falcon Evo..
Mavic 2 zoom? [emoji23][emoji1787]
Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk
Quote from: Lamaule on Thursday,August 30, 2018, 21:27:22
Mavic 2 zoom? [emoji23][emoji1787]
Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk
Far cough. :rofl: :rofl:
[emoji1787][emoji23] Mavic 2 Pro then? [emoji3]
Quote from: hoverfly on Thursday,August 30, 2018, 21:31:01
Far cough. :rofl: :rofl:
Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk
Skyzone Sky03 goggles
Another piece of card telling me to pick up a brown parcel from the depot in town..
Wooooo Hoooo R.S.S.I. tracker has arrived... :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Mavic 2 Pro? [emoji849]
Quote from: hoverfly on Saturday,September 01, 2018, 17:21:12
Another piece of card telling me to pick up a brown parcel from the depot in town..
Wooooo Hoooo R.S.S.I. tracker has arrived... :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk
The tracker is in the parcel.. ::)
Finally decided to upgrade my old FPV screen, So out with the budget 7" single VRX unit, And in with an equally budget orientated 7" screen, but now with diversity and DVR built in !
Woo hoo, What a rock and roll lifestyle I lead. :laugh:
Quote from: Reman on Saturday,September 01, 2018, 23:05:21
Finally decided to upgrade my old FPV screen, So out with the budget 7" single VRX unit, And in with an equally budget orientated 7" screen, but now with diversity and DVR built in !
Woo hoo, What a rock and roll lifestyle I lead. :laugh:
Start a thread on it and inform of your findings please!
I have a Black Pearl diversity screen (bought ages ago and def not budget) and frankly its rubbish, the menu system being particularly awkward and non user friendly. (no DVR or channel seek either, things I'd now consider essential)
Quote from: Bad Raven on Sunday,September 02, 2018, 11:52:37
I have a Black Pearl diversity screen (bought ages ago and def not budget) and frankly its rubbish, the menu system being particularly awkward and non user friendly. (no DVR or channel seek either, things I'd now consider essential)
I learnt long ago that if you're buying electronics with a "User interface", The cheaper the device, the less user friendly it's going to be.
I've had several cheap chinese touch screen car stereos, and most of them looked like the software for each feature (DVD, CD, Radio, And config menus) was cobbled together with code wrote for several other units, And by different programers. There was never a common style or method to use any of the layouts like you'd get with a name brand head unit.
Quote from: Hozza on Saturday,September 01, 2018, 04:59:31
Skyzone Sky03 goggles
So want some of these. I had my HD3's, been so tempted to order all week as they went back down to £307 on Banggood.
Quote from: Sweet Pickle on Monday,September 03, 2018, 18:14:07
So want some of these. I had my HD3's, been so tempted to order all week as they went back down to £307 on Banggood.
Added the shims to the faceplate and that gave no light leaks, the image quality is far superior to my old fatshark attitude v2 and Sky01.
I picked them up from bg at that price and chose priority direct mail and got them in 6 days
Did you get taxed Hozza?
I'm so jealous.
I had them in my basket for 4 days as well.
Quote from: Sweet Pickle on Monday,September 03, 2018, 22:52:18
Did you get taxed Hozza?
I'm so jealous.
I had them in my basket for 4 days as well.
No and I never have been from BG.
I think I've kept the postman in a job just lately! I'm building a reptile 500 from scratch and every single component is coming through the post (admittedly, about a third has come by courier).
I can't vouch for today, I haven't been home but apparently yesterday my batteries arrived from bg (according to the tracking) but I'm told the parcel claims to be a charger (which is yet to arrive too) so I'm none the wiser.
With a bit of luck, the charger, motors propellers, propeller adapters, 2 meters of each (red and black) 14 awg wire and some strips of leds will all show up this week so I can finish assembling it and start worrying about how to set everything up.....
Almost as bad as waiting for Christmas :laugh:
Quote from: Sweet Pickle on Monday,September 03, 2018, 22:52:18
Did you get taxed Hozza?
I'm so jealous.
I had them in my basket for 4 days as well.
Well, because it was raining and I was bored I've ordered some red ones. Go with my SWANK X-Lite.
Damn you Hozza you should have said they were pants.
20 kilos of teabag edge trimmings... :shrug:
Quote from: tipsy trucker on Tuesday,September 04, 2018, 09:34:53
apparently yesterday my batteries arrived from bg (according to the tracking) but I'm told the parcel claims to be a charger (which is yet to arrive too) so I'm none the wiser.
Are you in UK and did you get the batteries please? I cannot get ANY batteries sent to me in UK by Banggood, the last two (micro quad packs) were intercepted and returned, and now I have "We cannot send to your destination" on all battery pages.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Friday,September 07, 2018, 06:16:47
Are you in UK and did you get the batteries please? I cannot get ANY batteries sent to me in UK by Banggood, the last two (micro quad packs) were intercepted and returned, and now I have "We cannot send to your destination" on all battery pages.
Yeah, uk. I guess that's why they were marked as a charger.
HOWEVER, I've since seen some nearly the same on ebay for less and uk seller apparently so I'm not sure I'd worry about buying abroas to be honest.
Mammoth Micro Fest arrivals .............................. :smiley:
4 of Eachine E010, two green, two red
2 of five packs of 150mAH 1S with USB Charger
and some stick 1S from Drone Junkie
and 8 Whoover foams from Drone Junkie
Guess what the kids will be doing in Friday's workshop!
New tricopter motor, 22kv 1HP gonna be a bitch ::)
Its good to get your fingers dirty now and again ~~
4 stroke engines............................. spit................... :sick: Why throw away half the power strokes? :nananana: :laugh: :laugh:
What the postman (not the normal guy) got caught doing today was leaving a packet on the doorstop and walking off, no card through door, no knock or ring. His ears likely are still ringing. :slap:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Friday,September 21, 2018, 17:12:15
4 stroke engines............................. spit................... :sick: Why throw away half the power strokes? :nananana: :laugh: :laugh:
What the postman (not the normal guy) got caught doing today was leaving a packet on the doorstop and walking off, no card through door, no knock or ring. His ears likely are still ringing. :slap:
Firstly I love the sound, second an oil spewing two stroke screamer don't look good on a Tiger Moth, and lastly my finger slipped when i was just looking. :whistling:
With regard to the postman :o :o should be ashamed of himself, even my rats are house trained.
I am sure you lot have had the postman bring stuff since September!!!
Christmas has arrived early as I wanted a sub 250gms quad.
Well this arrived today:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/fGWG5V/IMG-20181123-190445-Angle.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fGWG5V)
It's a updated version of the Lizard 105S: https://goo.gl/LXt451 (https://goo.gl/LXt451) £85. Motors have been improved to 1106 5200KV, the current sensor is now connected and the camera is fixed in the housing correctly. So all the reviews earlier in the year saying it was very wobbly were just due to a loose camera!! The frame is a bit weird but it will record in 720P which is nice. F4 board, BF OSD, 28A esc!!!25/200mW vtx (not FC controllable) it even comes with a 4S 550mAh lipo!
Need to cable tie power leads and antennas and ready to go :-)
Just to see the scale here is it next to my Tiny7:
(https://thumb.ibb.co/kCrDKq/IMG-20181123-190349-Size.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kCrDKq)
Hopefully I can get first flight this weekend ::)
Quote from: ched999uk on Friday,November 23, 2018, 20:09:32
I am sure you lot have had the postman bring stuff since September!!!
Might Have, wot's it to you?.................. ::) ::)
Lots and lots of bits,
Oh, and another EFX Racer,
and lots more bits,
Oh, and a BabyHawk Race,
Oh, and a Hawk 5.
And I have obtained the parts for and built over 20 "Whoovers".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhSohm_r3sY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhSohm_r3sY)
That looks like a good laugh 👍 Might have to get one.
Quote from: trebor on Saturday,November 24, 2018, 07:32:35
That looks like a good laugh 👍 Might have to get one.
I'll start a thread on it.
postie brought me a Matek F405 inav wing board........and yes my tiny brain is really struggling to understand any of this inav stuff.........but all my flying pals are telling me it will be worth it. This is going in a freewing 1026 wing, with 2400kv 2207 motor and full fpv set up
I bought both the 405 and the 411 which has been installed on a wing. It's been shelved for the moment as it 's not behaving itself and i got bored f/ing around with it. I'm not sure the firmware is fully functional. I might swap to the 405 board.. Inav seems to be very hit and miss there are lots of vids of successful airframes with it but lots of posts of people getting very mixed results with no solution. :hmm:
Quote from: hoverfly on Monday,December 03, 2018, 13:59:49
I bought both the 405 and the 411 which has been installed on a wing. It's been shelved for the moment as it 's not behaving itself and i got bored f/ing around with it. I'm not sure the firmware is fully functional. I might swap to the 405 board.. Inav seems to be very hit and miss there are lots of vids of successful airframes with it but lots of posts of people getting very mixed results with no solution. :hmm:
Funny enough i have shelved mine for now, got some health worries going on and not enough mental capacity to try and understand this inav, all my mates are telling me to stick with it but my heart is not in it at the mo, might just order another guardian for the plane the inav was going it
Yet another micro camera/vtx combo, so nothing really to say?
Well, no!
Firstly, the Band order if you follow the lettering and numbering and not the four figure frequency has yet again been scrambled.
Secondly, there are greyed out frequencies in Band 3, Channels, 4, 7 and 8, namely 5645, 5925, and 5945.
A chinglish notice states these are withdrawn due to FCC regulations, with the banned frequencies filled from the nearest still legal, so the band goes:-
5705, 5685, 5665, 5665, 5885, 5905, 5905, 5905.
Since the UK band is 5725-5875 you could rightly say its of academic interest, but is this the start of something, as I have read that out of band transmission equipment (of any type, not just video) is likely to be banned from sale.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Monday,December 03, 2018, 18:12:12
Since the UK band is 5725-5875 you could rightly say its of academic interest, but is this the start of something, as I have read that out of band transmission equipment (of any type, not just video) is likely to be banned from sale.
I have a feeling it's all down to Hobby King getting fined big time for selling transmitters that are not FCC compliant. So other US vendors are simply saying they will not buy TX stuff that is not compliant.
The worry is that everything will be FCC compliant not necessarily UK compliant as there are not enough vendors selling enough to put pressure on manufacturers to supply UK versions. Maybe if we keep EU rules they may make EU spec ones like they do with FrSky tx/rx stuff and just have different Firmware.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Monday,December 03, 2018, 18:12:12
Since the UK band is 5725-5875 you could rightly say its of academic interest, but is this the start of something, as I have read that out of band transmission equipment (of any type, not just video) is likely to be banned from sale.
Ill just buy my stuff from Banggood........... they dont seem to give two fecks about regs anyway :laugh:
Quote from: shawdreamer on Monday,December 03, 2018, 20:24:57
Ill just buy my stuff from Banggood........... they dont seem to give two fecks about regs anyway :laugh:
This one came from Banggood. :nananana:
Four very punchy (yes, tried them already!) ACEHE 650mAh 75C 2S. For the revived out of unused store (pile? :whistling:) Eachine Aurora 90, now I have a really big hall to fly it in occasionally and of course the garden.
My conformal coating and a uv torch arrived ::) So looks like I have some more painting to do this weekend ::)
a sh*tload of addressable Led's (strips and singles) and a bag of Arduino Nano's......
the missus wanted some better Xmas lights this year..... she so shudda kept her mush shut.
The trees gonna have multiple programmed strips, the windows are gonna be framed in various sparkling coloured lights and even the dogs now got a Rainbow chasing Led collar now ::)
Quote from: shawdreamer on Thursday,December 06, 2018, 23:43:33
a sh*tload of addressable Led's (strips and singles) and a bag of Arduino Nano's......
the missus wanted some better Xmas lights this year..... she so shudda kept her mush shut.
The trees gonna have multiple programmed strips, the windows are gonna be framed in various sparkling coloured lights and even the dogs now got a Rainbow chasing Led collar now ::)
Now that is something I fancy having a play with. I think we need some photos or a little video clip. :smiley:
Quote from: ched999uk on Thursday,December 06, 2018, 23:52:29
Now that is something I fancy having a play with. I think we need some photos or a little video clip. :smiley:
Or even a full on build thread! ;)
Quote from: Bad Raven on Friday,December 07, 2018, 09:36:49
Or even a full on build thread! ;)
That's even better as I have yet to delve in to the world of Arduino.
Quote from: ched999uk on Friday,December 07, 2018, 14:09:53
That's even better as I have yet to delve in to the world of Arduino.
You dirty boy :o
Build?... Its literally three wires and a bit of coding and your done setting the lights, wouldn't be worth a thread, honestly, its just not that hard to do.... Infact a quad build is probably more demanding.
Quote from: shawdreamer on Friday,December 07, 2018, 18:41:37
Build?... Its literally three wires and a bit of coding and your done setting the lights, wouldn't be worth a thread, honestly, its just not that hard to do.... Infact a quad build is probably more demanding.
You make it sound so easy :smiley: How many LEDs can 1 Arduino run? Thinking it would be good to have them under the eves of our bungalow and them shine on the white exterior of bungalow. Probably need 40m worth of strip and one heck of a 5V psu!
I assume there is some sort of program to transfer code to the Arduino and some LED controlling libraries?
a single arduino nano V3 will run upto 300Leds at a push (thats if your supplying the 5v power through the nano aswell as the data), thats 2 strips of 150 or 1 strip of 300 (both types are 5m long)... Im running 2x 150's off one nano right now and its not even struggling or heating up so Im confident it'll keep up.
If you wanna run 40m you'll have to give it additional 5v feeds every 10m but aslong as your only using the nano to supply the data feed then it'll be fine controlling the whole run by itself.
the Arduino program does all the flashing, there's no additional software required and given how many people have worked on the addressable leds you'll probably find that any sequence you could possibly want has already been coded and all you'll have to do is flash it straigh to the nano and your done.
https://youtu.be/p76WQ7eYcac
The rainbow chasing reel is running of a old 2560 board that fried its volt regulator an age ago (works fine still if you only use a 5v feed)
the dog collar with cyan colour and strobe sparkles is running off one of the nano's (both this and the rainbow reel are powered by ONLY one 18650 and will rainbow will go for upto 2hrs while the collar will last nearly all day.
the other two golden chasing reels are going on the tree and are running off one single nano and powered by a 5v rail on a spare PC PSu I had knocking about but I intend to change that for a simple 5v 2amp phone charger Ive got on order
ps....if I make it sound easy, its cos..... its easy....
I aint no Arduino genius, I get a headache just thinking about "coding" and as I have a fecked up thyroid that sometimes makes my hands shake like a smackrat gasping for a fix my soldering skills can often be patchy at best :shrug:
Today the Yodel postie brought a very expensive 20x20mm F4 FC. The FC was actually only 15 notes posted, But Yodel put "Possible delay, incomplete address" on the tracking status and insisted I contact them. I scoured their website for an email address, but found none, So I called the number and was on hold for just over 25 minutes before I gave up. That call turned out to be costing me 56p a minute!!! So that was over £14 to listen to some sh*ty short loop of classical music that was occasionally being interrupted by a recording of a scottish woman's voice telling me that the info I want can probabbly be found on the website (If the website was worth a sh*t I wouldn't have been wasting my time on the phone would I !!!) !!!!
I eventually got hold of some rude tit on the webchat thing after being in a cue for 1:30 hours and gave them the tracking number and my address, After which they promptly terminated the chat without telling me that they'd update the info or even saying "Good bye".
The parcel turned up bright and early today though....... I'd post a picture of the mangled/unreadable label, But unfortunately it would give everyone here a perfectly legible unrestricted view of my full address, Full name, And full bloody phone number !!!!
From this experience (And from reading about Yodel online), I can now understand why they don't seem to publish an email address or a direct phone number anywhere. If they did they would just be wasting time trying to find any customer queries amongst hundreds of messages containing death threats and random strings of obscenities.
I wish BangGood gave us a choice of carriers rather than just a choice of tracked by air, Untracked by air, Sort of tracked by sea, Or ridiculously expensive yet unspecified "Expedited shipping".
There are two UK sellers that I now specify NOT via Yodel. (They use Yodel and R Mail)
I'm greatly surprised that our local Mr Yodel is able to stand unassisted and without instruction.
The final straw some time ago now was when he lobbed a package clearly and largely labelled "FRAGILE - DO NOT DROP" on both faces over a two metre high fence and several metres down the concrete path!!!
I got some small LiPO today of a type that have been OOS everywhere for months, one of the smaller Hong Kong sellers. Takes a while but good comms and well packed.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Saturday,December 22, 2018, 18:07:42
There are two UK sellers that I now specify NOT via Yodel. (They use Yodel and R Mail)
I'm greatly surprised that our local Mr Yodel is able to stand unassisted and without instruction.
The final straw some time ago now was when he lobbed a package clearly and largely labelled "FRAGILE - DO NOT DROP" on both faces over a two metre high fence and several metres down the concrete path!!!
I got some small LiPO today of a type that have been OOS everywhere for months, one of the smaller Hong Kong sellers. Takes a while but good comms and well packed.
Same here, if a company spec Yodel i wont buy, they are a laughing stock, seems for each parcel they correctly deliver there are lots that never turn up or damaged and there web help is a joke.......just not a funny one
Mobula 7 turned up yesterday ::) :bounce:
Quote from: trebor on Saturday,December 22, 2018, 18:38:16
Mobula 7 turned up yesterday ::) :bounce:
Mine turned up today. Ordered 2nd Nov dispatched 14th dec arrived today via Yodl!!!!
Mine has 4x300mAh HV lipos not the 250mAh ones advertised. Fine by me ::)
I was only allowed to check there were batteries there (as there might have been time to get them from Amazon). It was then wrapped and put under the Christmas tree next to my Ender 3 printer that was the replacement Christmas present as my partner thought I wouldn't have anything to do on Christmas day if the Mobula7 didn't arrive. So she thought I should have a 3D printer ::) ::) ::) ::) I am very happy, but she is worried I wont have time now to cook Christmas dinner :whistling:
Have you been allowed to play with your mobula7? :laugh:
Quote from: ched999uk on Saturday,December 22, 2018, 19:10:17
Have you been allowed to play with your mobula7? :laugh:
There's no need for that sort of smut............. ::) ::)
I went the other route and got the 3" Babyhawk Race, but be interested in how you pair get on.
Quote from: ched999uk on Saturday,December 22, 2018, 19:10:17
Have you been allowed to play with your mobula7? :laugh:
Yes mine has been airborne indoors with both 1s and 2s lipos, no problems but I dont think the frame will last so I have a V2 frame on order just in case. The other half said to me " Is that another new one so I told her it was a re vamped one" :shrug: :blink My lips are sealed :help:
Just in case the Mob 7 takes a dive this Xmas ;)
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a pass the parcel all the way from Gatwick
it contained a DJI transmitter with a note to pass it on in two days time
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
If you heard what you thought might be a sonic bang just now, rest easy, is was just the post Christmas glut of travel brochures breaking my door mat.
Last post before Christmas included a pack of four LiPo from Banggood. They seem to have re-found a route into the UK, this time via Belgium. Maybe its being assisted by the Eurocrats trying to fire-bomb our postal system.
Unfortunately, one 2S pack out of four was faulty, one cell dead, but Banggood have today refunded that cost inc. that proportion of the postage. ~~
Quote from: Bad Raven on Thursday,December 27, 2018, 12:03:49
Last post before Christmas included a pack of four LiPo from Banggood. They seem to have re-found a route into the UK, this time via Belgium. Maybe its being assisted by the Eurocrats trying to fire-bomb our postal system.
I did notice that BG don't seem to have warnings about not being able to deliver lipos to UK. No idea how long it might last.
As for unwanted travel brochures, just print a address label back to the company and stick it over your address. Then pop it in the post box and the company will have to pay the return postage fee :smiley:
Seems to work for most unwanted mail!!! Mind you after 10 years of telling BT a previous owner moved out years ago I had to get Information Commissioner’s Office to tel them to correct their database!!!!
I do hate spam mail and mail for old residents who moved out years ago....
Quote from: ched999uk on Thursday,December 27, 2018, 13:27:25
I did notice that BG don't seem to have warnings about not being able to deliver lipos to UK. No idea how long it might last.
When I noticed it a while back I tongue in cheek asked them if the absence was a mistake, or if they had actually now established a reliable route.
The answer was quite amusing, along the lines of "we send, if you no get, we refund", ending with a (rare) smilie!
Yesterday i got my A900 Inav matek wing, but not postie but the friend that built it and went out for maiden
today it was postie that brough a pair of RHCP antenna a 2204 2300 and a 2205 2300, plus a hobbyking 30amp blue and some XT60`s
Quote from: apollo7 on Friday,December 28, 2018, 21:19:17
Yesterday i got my A900 Inav matek wing, but not postie but the friend that built it and went out for maiden
today it was postie that brough a pair of RHCP antenna a 2204 2300 and a 2205 2300, plus a hobbyking 30amp blue and some XT60`s
So where is the video evidence ::) ::) ::) ?
Quote from: ched999uk on Friday,December 28, 2018, 21:32:15
So where is the video evidence ::) ::) ::) ?
Video thanks to Russell Smith on DVR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71KcZUDAxtA&t=161s
Flying well, nice landing... :smiley:
Was that a auto start launch.??
Quote from: hoverfly on Saturday,December 29, 2018, 10:24:49
Flying well, nice landing... :smiley:
Was that a auto start launch.??
Yep have to say first try at auto lob was a fail resulting in some very minor damage, no biggie, a phone call to the guru builder that is Pudsey Jon and "did you do this" no "why not" kind of call, all sorted and then of she went, flies right nice, auto launch is great if you do it right
I've thought about auto launch but with the Guardian turned up and 3/4 throttle any old ****** can achieve launch. :laugh:
Quote from: hoverfly on Saturday,December 29, 2018, 16:43:29
I've thought about auto launch but with the Guardian turned up and 3/4 throttle any old ****** can achieve launch. :laugh:
Auto launch on Guardian ? ?
Oh Oh so excited got my new crwler yesterday, postie brought it a few days ago but it had faults so took it back th modelsport and got it swapped they were very good even giving me a decent extra battery for my troubles
this is the Carisma scale Lynx 1/10
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Parcel force just delivered some little 450mAh Li-Po's........ At 07:20 !?!?!
I'm wondering what would have happened if the dogs hadn't heard his tapping at the door? Would I have been carded, Or would he come back later to deliver during working hours?
If I'd been carded I also wonder what the time on it would have said ?
Just got home from a grueling 5 hour stint at work (Mainly spent tidying up the back of my van, The depot, and waiting around until I was sure no more work was going to turn up...... I think this could be only the 5th or 6th time I've got home before 5PM in the last 19 years working for our lot. :) ).
Anyway, Got home to find that the little 450mAh batteries I'd got this morning had been joined by a parcel containing some little 1105 motors and a handful of 2" props....... And another parcel containing the 3x 2S 450mAh batteries from BangGood that I'd assumed had been lost in the post because the tracking on them had stopped over 20 days back while still in Hong Kong...... What would you have thought?
I only bought them to go on a little 80mm indoors toy I built, And I only bought 3 because the "bulk price" ment the extra one was only a few quid more. The first ones that arived were ordered from HobbyKing so that I didn't have to wait to fly this little toy while BangGood did their whole "Wait another week for it to turn up... Now wait ANOTHER week" cr*p before resending. Now I've got 6 2S packs for a single little quad ...... I suppose I could wire 2 of them together to try a 4S on the "Diatone R239" (90mm) build when I get around to finishing it? :huh
Quote from: Reman on Monday,December 31, 2018, 14:25:39
.. And another parcel containing the 3x 2S 450mAh batteries from BangGood that I'd assumed had been lost in the post because the tracking on them had stopped over 20 days back while still in Hong Kong...... What would you have thought?
Honestly? I'd have known from many previous times that LiPo take ages and ages and aaaaggggggeeeeessss to come from Banggood, far longer than other stuff from them, as do (weirdly) micro SD cards. Their tracking is not worth anything, proven so many times to be rubbish that I totally ignore it.
You might form the opinion that they wait till they have a BIG sack of stuff, then bury the LiPo in the bottom so as to evade anyone noticing. I could not possibly comment.
Six adjustable voltage regulators , Amazon really went O.T.T.
on the packaging.....
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Today I received the Balance plug crimp set I've wanting for ages (And no one thought to get me for Christmas..... It's like my friends don't even know me !!!! :angry:) and a cheap little Eachine 6x 1S "Tiny whoop" battery charger.
The crimper seems pretty good, And it comes with a shed load of the plugs, Sockets and pins, So it should keep me going for a while. The charger on the other hand is slightly concerning. I plugged it into a 12V supply and the display was scrolling through the channels saying stuff like "CH1 4.19V, CH2 3.80v, CH3 3.96v......". That would have been OK, Except I hadn't connected any batteries to it at that point !?!?!
With cells plugged in it seems to be reading roughly the storage charge they should have in them, But it's a bit strange it seems to be making info up if there's no cells attached. :hmm:
Quote from: Reman on Tuesday,January 08, 2019, 23:10:07
The charger on the other hand is slightly concerning. I plugged it into a 12V supply and the display was scrolling through the channels saying stuff like "CH1 4.19V, CH2 3.80v, CH3 3.96v......". That would have been OK, Except I hadn't connected any batteries to it at that point !?!?!
With cells plugged in it seems to be reading roughly the storage charge they should have in them, But it's a bit strange it seems to be making info up if there's no cells attached. :hmm:
Yes, they do that, it holds the last result or just comes up random, corrects as soon as a battery on that port.
If we are talking the unit that has switches to go between 4.35v and 4.20v take very careful note of the differing flash rates for each type. I also used liquid paper on the switches to show their state better.
AND.................. try this. With power on, insert 6x4.20 std batteries needing charge and charge, then measure their voltage. Then on same batteries and a second time on another 6 more with power OFF connect the batteries, and THEN connect the power. Then measure the results.
You may find the results interesting (and useful).
I started out using a 4S LiPo supply but there is no cut off for under voltage check/warning/shutdown on supply XT60 input, so am now using a PSU from the "Black Pearl" screen which pairs with it really well.
Two more "Phone Cases". :laugh:
A new jumper supposedly, all i got was a T/X,NO ARM HOLES... :banghead:
Review to follow.. :smiley: PA280261.JPG
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,June 07, 2019, 13:31:12 A new jumper supposedly, all i got was a T/X,NO ARM HOLES... :banghead:
Review to follow.. :smiley: PA280261.JPG
I would be interested to read your review. What tx are you used to?
Using FrSky Taranis X9D , and a Spektrum tx9. The Jumper will be used for sailplanes with lots of extras and might get a long range conversion. :hmm:
Well such a disappointment, ok i wasn't expecting a Horus build quality but it's running OpenT/X and early reviews have been mostly positive. Firstly it's a mk1 with standard gimbals I was expecting the hall effect ones, but the main reason it's going back is the interface is so ott, and the instructions are not comprehensible..and illustration in chinese.. Brucey has one that has gone rogue and reboots and throws spurious screens up, the card reader also failed..
Going to have to save up for a Horus.. :rolleyes:
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,June 07, 2019, 19:09:34 Well such a disappointment, ok i wasn't expecting a Horus build quality but it's running OpenT/X and early reviews have been mostly positive. Firstly it's a mk1 with standard gimbals I was expecting the hall effect ones, but the main reason it's going back is the interface is so ott, and the instructions are not comprehensible..and illustration in chinese.. Brucey has one that has gone rogue and reboots and throws spurious screens up, the card reader also failed..
Going to have to save up for a Horus.. :rolleyes:
That doesn't sound good. I assumed that the Jumper version of OpenTX would be almost identical to standard OpenTX with just a couple of tweeks to make it compatible. Not that I have used OpenTX at all.
Pity really as I quite fancy the Jumper T12.
Not a lot in the post lately other than bills, but stuff on its way, the Skylark f3a 950 plane kit is nearly here after doing its "round the world in 80 days" got another Batwing 680 kit on order to put a certain F411 inav board in (thanks again John) a new 50amp optio esc heading my way to go in the inav AR900, this will give room to run a pair of 2200mah 3s lipo`s
Quote from: hoverfly on Friday,June 07, 2019, 19:09:34 Well such a disappointment -:- it's running OpenT/X -:- and the interface is so ott, and the instructions are not comprehensible..and illustration in chinese..
I have clipped your post to highlight your issue, hope that still makes your intent correct, but if so I am struggling to get my head around this!
OpenTX is a std OS across all makes AFAIK? I use OTX on a Horus X12S and a Taranis (Early batch two in UK and never upgraded so "FAA"). Yes, the TX hardware, buttons, etc are completely different but the base OS is the same. A lot of the screens can initially be ignored, it is quite practical to program in simple models using maybe three screens, and the rest will come in time as you realise just how flexible OTX is.
How much use of OTX have you had before the Jumper?
I would have expected that the std OTX documentation from the OpenTX project website(s) like the OTX University, etc, would be the source for you, and that you would only have to familiarise with which button did what, not too arduous. Tx sellers do not put a load of OS data/information into manual as they (rightly!) leave it to the OS generator, and anyway the OS is subject to constant development that makes their manual obsolete quickly if they do.
My only experience of Jumper is over watching someone I fly with regularly who has the first TX, the "mini Futaba alike", and that looked no more difficult than familiarising with any Tx make.
Tell us more succinctly what your problem with the OS and Jumper GUI interface is? I suggest you start a thread off elsewhere to avoid dilution here by other matters. I feel you are in danger of the shock of the new adversely affecting your future!
(I came to Frsky from many years on Futaba, and still operate Futaba in several forms, Spektrum in several forms, FlySky, and a host of dedicated to model types, so maybe more used to cross TX GUI than most, I even operate two X12S on differing OS, one with the most comprehensive multi-module).
B.R. err what.. :shrug: I have been using OTX for around 2 years now and love it, I still use the Spektrum occasionally as i haven't migrated some models over as i'm trying to keep IC and electric separate.
The Jumper GUI in MY opinion is crap, i don't like it so wont be using it. The sliders have no detente on them and are in a poor position.
With regard to--
" I feel you are in danger of the shock of the new adversely affecting your future! "
I have no problem with the new, i got my head around the Taranis in a few days.
I need to have confidence in the kit i use and the Jumper doesn't hit the spot.
If you like the Jumper so much please feel free to purchase one. :laugh:
I know people will quickly post negative comments but there seam to be lots of problems with this TX, on the Jumper FB group there are lots of posts about broken wheel, screen, sliders, the TX not booting up or shutting down after a few minutes :o
Personally I wouldn't touch it until things have settled down and the problems have been fixed.
But then I'm still running a no frills beat up old FlySky :D
Quote from: atomiclama on Saturday,June 08, 2019, 11:04:59 I know people will quickly post negative comments but there seam to be lots of problems with this TX, on the Jumper FB group there are lots of posts about broken wheel, screen, sliders, the TX not booting up or shutting down after a few minutes :o
Personally I wouldn't touch it until things have settled down and the problems have been fixed.
But then I'm still running a no frills beat up old FlySky :D
Nothing at all wrong with flysky....i have 3 ai6 TX`s, one set up for ibus other 2 are on old school, love them such a good radio for the humble price and easy to work with, never have to update any thing just fly
Quote from: hoverfly on Saturday,June 08, 2019, 10:59:05 The Jumper GUI in MY opinion is crap, i don't like it so wont be using it. The sliders have no detente on them and are in a poor position.
OK, this is a genuine question, what don't you like about the GUI?
With regard the lack of finesse in documentation, maybe "Jumper" did not have the resource or funding to hold issue back for such extensive user testing, especially given its price point, there is an unfortunate trend to issue and be damned, led by marketing need for cash flow.
When Spektrum launched the first DSM (yes, DSM, hence later DSM2) it didn't last long for good reason, but launched it was. Then the change to frequency hopping after years of denial it was needed.
Quote from: hoverfly on Saturday,June 08, 2019, 10:59:05 If you like the Jumper so much please feel free to purchase one. :laugh:
How did we get to sarcasm? At no point did I say I liked or try to promote the Jumper, I explained that my only experience was the mini-Futaba lookalike first design, and that only by observation of a flying buddy.
It would help others if you explained a little more why you are so upset by it that its going back, it must go further than bad reports elsewhere, presumably at least some if not many being available prior to your purchase, so that GUI must be truly awful. But how?
Incidentally, the first design issued of rear "rotary sliders" on the Taranis were so bad FrSky had to change them!
The Horus X12S gained hugely from a major 6 month plus long worldwide selected user Beta program, which resulted in a very different end result than otherwise, and that was not FrSky's first Tx either.
Yawn.. :rolleyes:
Quote from: apollo7 on Saturday,June 08, 2019, 13:31:03 Nothing at all wrong with flysky....i have 3 ai6 TX`s, one set up for ibus other 2 are on old school, love them such a good radio for the humble price and easy to work with, never have to update any thing just fly
I totally agree, I gained one by being sent a FS-i6 and telemetry Rx when I actually ordered a FrSky Rx! Still have it, still used regularly. No issues so far and that is several years several times a week use, lots of hard use with also schoolboys using it. And it is still used despite owning several "better" on paper much more capable Tx before and since.
Another mouth to feed... :D I might put a Vector F/C in it just to see how it performs, stacks of room in the fuse. Nose surgery tomorrow. Can't fit the winglets yet as the holes are full of epoxy..
It's going to be a trolley launch unless i slope it...
sorry no pics yet but the skylark f3a arrived, and shock horror zero damage, and err, umm how do i put this.....i think i am going to love it, motor mount is so over engineered from sheet steel, foam hinges are glue reinforced, it looks great, and plenty of room for a 2200 or even 2700mah 3s and eagle tree guardian, to say im pleased with it is a proper understatement
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Nice, lots of vids of it and it's very agile, going to be "fun" :laugh:
Bump
Found it, this is what I was thinking of. Sort of what's in the box.
Now where is my latest box gone :hmm:
Wow I had forgotten this thread. Used to be interesting to see what people were buying..
Quote from: ched on Thursday,May 28, 2020, 12:34:40 Used to be interesting to see what people were buying..
Yep that's what I'm thinking.
Well, not so much what the postman brought, but Lidl have got the 8 quid chuck gliders in from today. I just picked 2 up..er... for the kids?? :laugh:
Not today but these have arrived over the last 3 days.
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just need an Rx now ...
and as if by magic:
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Well, I wasn't expecting this until Sunday..
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I wonder if the missus will let me build it tomorrow... ;)
Quote from: LuMan on Friday,May 29, 2020, 21:18:26 Well, I wasn't expecting this until Sunday..
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I wonder if the missus will let me build it tomorrow... ;)
TOMORROW????? What's wrong with now? :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: ched on Friday,May 29, 2020, 21:39:14 TOMORROW????? What's wrong with now? :laugh: :laugh:
LOL!! Good point, ched! But I'm on-call tonight and really need to get some sleep. I'm not entirely sure how true the build will be in this state! :laugh: :laugh:
A couple of dinky 3S 650mAh for my mini 130mm quad build. I'll need to replace the somewhat cute XT30s with proper, manly XT60s! :cool:
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While I'm at it... I got 2 of these on Thursday and then noticed that they still had some left on Saturday. So now I've got 3! Not from the postman, but what the hey! :D
The plan:
1 will be a 2CH glider. Either big chuck, slope, tow, bungie, whatever...
1 will be a stupidly over-channeled flying thing with a host of totally unnecessary features, like flaps and 3D throws!
1 will be a totally ridiculous twin or triple engine affair! And why not!
I hung one on the wall just to annoy the missus, who was already pee'd off that I'd got a total of 3 of them!! :laugh: I'm now gonna buy one EVERY time I go to Lidl, until Lidl run out. They had about a dozen left yesterday! :rofl:
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Quote from: LuMan on Sunday,May 31, 2020, 16:22:00 While I'm at it... I got 2 of these on Thursday and then noticed that they still had some left on Saturday. So now I've got 3! Not from the postman, but what the hey! :D
The plan:
1 will be a 2CH glider. Either big chuck, slope, tow, bungie, whatever...
1 will be a stupidly over-channeled flying thing with a host of totally unnecessary features, like flaps and 3D throws!
1 will be a totally ridiculous twin or triple engine affair! And why not!
I hung one on the wall just to annoy the missus, who was already pee'd off that I'd got a total of 3 of them!! :laugh: I'm now gonna buy one EVERY time I go to Lidl, until Lidl run out. They had about a dozen left yesterday! :rofl:
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Don't forget a build thread :D It will be interesting to see.
First purchase from HobbyRC what a delightful company to deal with.
Gotta wait for the Jumper T18 to try these out now.
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Quote from: Six6siX on Tuesday,June 02, 2020, 18:20:07 First purchase from HobbyRC what a delightful company to deal with.
Gotta wait for the Jumper T18 to try these out now.
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very nice - I got myself a Tx Micro & Rx Nano last week. which Tx module did you get?
Quote from: Six6siX on Tuesday,June 02, 2020, 18:20:07 First purchase from HobbyRC what a delightful company to deal with.
Gotta wait for the Jumper T18 to try these out now.
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I've always liked HobbyRC, always great service and the little bit of Blackpool rock :D
It's a pity they don't allow collections as I am only about 2 miles from them!
Let us know how you get on with crossfire.
Quote from: badger1 on Tuesday,June 02, 2020, 18:48:45 very nice - I got myself a Tx Micro & Rx Nano last week. which Tx module did you get?
I could only find the Lite module in stock at HobbyRC. few hours later when I realised the receiver wasn't in the basket I ordered the nano Rx and paid another lot of postage.
HobbyRC deserves a praise here as they refunded the postage on one order and combined the two orders before dispatch. I wasn't going to bother as it was an error on my behalf.
How are you finding the your Crossfire ? I've been impatient so I've hot wired the receiver to a unused usb cable and paired them up and updated all the firmware.
Quote from: ched on Tuesday,June 02, 2020, 19:36:27 I've always liked HobbyRC, always great service and the little bit of Blackpool rock :D
It's a pity they don't allow collections as I am only about 2 miles from them!
Let us know how you get on with crossfire.
I definitely will.. Although it's a bit over kill for my skills at the moment..
Quote from: Six6siX on Tuesday,June 02, 2020, 19:41:14 How are you finding the your Crossfire ? I've been impatient so I've hot wired the receiver to a unused usb cable and paired them up and updated all the firmware.
here's my Crossfire wired up to a spare FW ESC on my bench. :D
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I'm going to put it in my 7-incher tomorrow that fail-safed (on 2.4GHz FrSky) from 100m altitude yesterday. :angry:
Firstly, HobbyRC have my vote as the best UK mail order business, very VERY closely followed by Drone Junkie. Pretty much the only reason Mike at HobbyRC came first is that he has currently more of what I'm currently buying, as Jem is equal on service and promptness!
Today (at 21:30 no less!!!!) a Banggood order of micro drone LiPo's from JANUARY arrived!!!!!! Got to feel a bit of sympathy for the turmoil of delivery issues they must have faced and still be facing, even if their government allegedly has been trying to kill us.
Yet another route used into the UK, no wonder they need more transportation costs to survive.
Courier was in a tiny car with a huge black bulging flexible bag nearly as big as the car strapped directly to the roof and loose parcels up to the windows in rear and front passenger areas, heaven only knows how he gets the right parcel to the right drop!
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,June 02, 2020, 21:56:50 Today (at 21:30 no less!!!!) a Banggood order of micro drone LiPo's from JANUARY arrived!!!!!! Got to feel a bit of sympathy for the turmoil of delivery issues they must have faced and still be facing, even if their government allegedly has been trying to kill us.
Yet another route used into the UK, no wonder they need more transportation costs to survive.
I've had lipos from BG travel to Los Angeles first!!!
It's a bit rich of Royal Mail not to transport lipos within the UK as quite often I have had BG lipos delivered by Royal Mail!!!
Not really helping UK business are they?????
not really quad-related, but some people here will probably know what this is:
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The purple case is much better and faster :D
What you going to do with it??
Quote from: atomiclama on Wednesday,June 10, 2020, 14:15:19 What you going to do with it??
first off I'm going to get a USB-C cable so I can plug the bloody thing in :angry:
it's going to replace one of my original Raspi 1's which I'm still using a a NAS/samba server & for some inept coding & general linuxing around on.
Just wire up direct to the 5V pin header. That's what I did.
They are a great bit of kit. Think I have about ~5 dotted around the house doing different things.
Quote from: atomiclama on Wednesday,June 10, 2020, 18:10:46 Just wire up direct to the 5V pin header. That's what I did.
They are a great bit of kit. Think I have about ~5 dotted around the house doing different things.
Do tell....
I've a Rpi3 running a media center :whistling: :whistling: Plus a Rpi2 running OctiPi on my Ender3.
Right you asked :D
- 1x Home automation server - Home assistant - doing hot water and computer control, expanding to central heating, lights and other stuff
- 3x hooked up to TV - LibreElec - kodi
- 2x WiFi access points - so I can get network in garage and around the garden.
- 1x hooked up to speakers in kitchen - moode audio - Loud music Saturday evening whilst I cook with a few beers :D
Ah that's more than I thought :whistling:
Oh and a F*&^£$ large, noisy server in the cellar for all the media storage and software builds.
well, the Amazon man came with my USB-C cable today, marked the order as "handed to resident" & went away again.
I don't know what resident he handed it to, but it wasn't me. :angry:
This
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The water bill................ :tongue:
And Mr Grumpy, otherwise known as the MyHermes courier, delivered a new set of scales to measure 0.1 increments to 2kg.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mD44Cn1f/20200615-113936.jpg)
Can you tell what it is yet????????
Quote from: ched on Monday,June 15, 2020, 14:12:52 Can you tell what it is yet????????
isn't that what Rolf used to say? :o
it's a new power board for my goggles that Skyzone sent me free of charge:
(https://i.postimg.cc/1tKQHKDg/20200615-114200.jpg)
I was just rather amused by how it was nicely wrapped & labelled in a language I have no chance of understanding. :laugh:
Quote from: badger1 on Monday,June 15, 2020, 14:42:10 isn't that what Rolf used to say? :o
I had forgotten who used t say it! Oops....Hope I haven't offended anyone. Sorry.
It was "Can you SEE" etc, so he's OK......... :D
Today Mr Hermes brought me a couple of sets of the DALPROP FOLD's. I resisted the temptation to colour the blades differently other than my usual grey front, red rear.
And yesterday a pair of Foxeer Lollypop Antenna.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,June 16, 2020, 18:24:05 It was "Can you SEE" etc, so he's OK......... :D
Today Mr Hermes brought me a couple of sets of the DALPROP FOLD's. I resisted the temptation to colour the blades differently other than my usual grey front, red rear.
And yesterday a pair of Foxeer Lollypop Antenna.
It will be interesting to see how you get on with the props both performance and flight time. Also how robust they are.
Quote from: badger1 on Monday,June 15, 2020, 14:44:57 (https://i.postimg.cc/1tKQHKDg/20200615-114200.jpg)
I was just rather amused by how it was nicely wrapped & labelled in a language I have no chance of understanding. :laugh:
It says, "Eat Dirt, Sucker"................... :azn
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,June 17, 2020, 08:23:59 It says, "Eat Dirt, Sucker"................... :azn
I don't even know if the characters are the right way up. :laugh:
at least it's not a tattoo of a Chinese character saying "stupid foreigner" or similar.
some chunky Racerstar BR2508S 1772KV motors for the new 7-incher:
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJQhD1qJ/20200624-123111.jpg)
I had a nice surprise yesterday and even better one today when this arrived:
(https://i.ibb.co/SPTk6Gw/Parot132-Side.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SPTk6Gw)
It's one of these (https://bit.ly/2VaTjyn).
I will post the full story in a proper thread: https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=24318.0.
Quote from: ched on Wednesday,June 24, 2020, 14:16:36 I had a nice surprise yesterday and even better one today when this arrived:
(https://i.ibb.co/SPTk6Gw/Parot132-Side.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SPTk6Gw)
that looks like a lively little machine!
Quote from: badger1 on Wednesday,June 24, 2020, 15:08:36 that looks like a lively little machine!
It does only 75gms + batt and 4S :laugh: :laugh: Details here: https://www.multi-rotor.co.uk/index.php?topic=24318.0
The Banggood info states recommended prop is 2.5", but then states they provide 2".............. :shrug:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Sunday,June 28, 2020, 11:55:10 The Banggood info states recommended prop is 2.5", but then states they provide 2".............. :shrug:
It's another of BG listing errors!!!! On the listing it also says Gemfan 3025! On HGLRC site it has exactly same wording 'Gemfan 3025 2Inch 2-Blade Propeller'.
It came with 3025 bi blades but after fractionally over 1 min I crashed into the gravel and broke a prop. :o I had inadvertently selected rate profile 3 which wasn't set up!!!! Thats my excuse :laugh: :laugh:
So I did have some 2.5" tri blades so gave them a go and works well. When I next make an order I will either get some 3025 bi blades or I might go 3028 tri blades???? It's certainly nippy and agile. Not sure I like 16:9 camera though although was better when switched goggles to 16:9. Nice colours and light handling though.
Ohh new goodies, can you guess what it is??
Quote from: atomiclama on Monday,June 29, 2020, 08:51:52 Ohh new goodies, can you guess what it is??
squashed? :D
Gave in and have a Tango 2 pro coming today.
Didn't want to, but convinced myself that I simply couldn't fly with my Taranis any more, it's so last year.
My crushed box was new motors. Ohhhh shiny
Out with the old an in with the new.
Well, today the nice girl from DPD brought me a Mobula 7 HD and four extra batteries.
Having flown all five packs through it, I'm sort of wishing she hadn't!
Firstly, its a bloody whiney noisy tinny sounding thing, a penetrating noise that sounds like a straight cut gearbox on a Mini (showing my age !), far noisier than the Tinyhawk Freestyle or Race, for example. OK, its ducted, but its far noiser than several of my ducted 75-105's. Subjectively the Hawk 5 on Dalprop Folds is far quieter and sounds smoother. NOT good when most use would be garden while not annoying neighbours.
Secondly, the image sent to goggles isn't very good. Yes, I know the HD is only on the onboard recording to SD, but its pretty darn carp, tested on two systems that I know work well usually. Again, far worse than the TH's.
Its a battery chewer, too, well under 3.5 mins for a 75 on 2S 300mAh HV while just cruising around, which looks the max size that will fit the cage (and that only just!).
Talking batteries, with the Mob 6's being too loose fitting into their frame cage, they have gone the other way and these are over tight. I'm going to leave a battery in the holder to try to relax it.....as long as it does not crush the battery, which it feels capable of.
Its nowhere near as capable of dealing with wind gusts as the TH's unless kept fast
I was flying the TH Race this morning at the field in around 15mph gusty swirly wind and it happily breezed through it all with no sideways swerves or sudden erratic lift/drop, BOTH of which the Mob 7 suffers from in spades (and in lighter more sheltered conditions).
Oh, and the video aerial (grot short piece of insulated wire) was installed tight between frame and PWB sticking into the bay so blocking the battery, and a devil of a job to re-route elsewhere without dismantling the boards from frame, risking ripping it off its PWB.
As long as its kept well on the move its nice enough to fly but after the two Mob 6's, one of each kV, which are both very good, its a pretty big let down so far.
NOT recommended at ALL.
Good to know BR. What's the recorded footage look like?
Quote from: ched on Thursday,July 02, 2020, 20:05:25 Good to know BR. What's the recorded footage look like?
Have not flown with a card in yet, the afternoon/evening forecast monsoon season started! I'm also short of SD's (AGAIN!!) as one has corrupted ands says its way bigger than the 32Gb it is, AND a new one decided to go "write protected" (which micro SD does not inherently have of course!) and all known means have refused to unlock it. Two new ones should arrive tomorrow, save me taking something offline.
One reason I got this quad was to do what Bardwell has shown detail of in a video and set it up for 3D (put the camera flat which unlike a lot of quads looks easy, modify ESCs to dual direction and set Betaflight to 3D).
I'm an OK basic moves 3D Heli pilot and long experinced fixed wing pilot so inverted and the ability to descend fast in moves or ascend fast while inverted is an attraction!
Today I had 3 new Turnigy (https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-1400mah-4s-65c-lipo-pack-w-xt60.html) batteries, a bit lipo bag and a bunch of consumables :D
MORE a "what was brought yesterday and has wasted my time today", but hey..............
Now I'm flying FPV a lot, the 1800mAh 2S goggles batteries I had were not enough capacity. SO, a while ago I bought a MyLiPo.de "Fatshark Type" 3300mAh.
After a slight delay while I made up an extension to fit the rear headband mount (the supplied batteries having this built in), I got it working but found it wasn't much more use as it sagged voltage quickly. OK, maybe a faulty one, and I had left it charged.
I bought another, which arrived yesterday, and on its first 1C charge while being closely monitored, it got HOT and I do mean HOT. Taking it rapidly off charge, I found it was showing only 63% charge and a balanced 3.95v per cell. :sweating:
This is when it got interesting!
The UK Dealers website data, transposed from MyLiPo info, stated Charge at 1C=3.3A
The original German website had no English offering, but translated by Mr Google stated the same, Charge at 1S=3.3A. HOWEVER, three lines above it stated max charge 1.65A. (possibly translation error and meant to be discharge limit??) :blink
SO, I found out the actual makers of the 18650 cells used, and on their (Korean) website, in English, it very clearly stated maximum charge 1.25A. It also stated max voltage 4.20 +/- 0.005v :o
At this point its worth mentioning that the original seller is clearly transposing for most people's std LiPo charger use onto a L-ion construction pack as 18650 are not LiPo.
The pack once cooled was balanced fairly well, so today I charged it at 1.25A, and it completed well balanced at 4.16v in about the time elapsed expected.
HOWEVER, in use with the std power plug into the goggles (and with a BATTGO monitor on the balance port), it was very evident that all was not well. The voltage of cell 1 was dropping at around twice the speed of cell 2. Starting 6mV out, in a very few minutes it was 283mV out and climbing, then the goggles shut down.
I re-charged and repeated this on a headset, to the same result.
I then went back to the first pack, WHICH DID THE EXACT SAME SAG only on Cell 1, but even faster. :thumbdown:
:hmm: :hmm:
That's not good. Anyone less careful about charging might have had a fire!!! Have you contacted the company?
the postman (well, FedEx) has been. they have given my delivery to one of my neighbouring flats, but can't tell me which one. :angry: useless berks.
Not multi rotor related but interesting for me at the moment!
A nice Picture of Adult painting by numbers of a Sunset scene on a proper canvas and with proper oil paints that I might sling and use my own acrylics. Still sorting through my stuff from 2/3 years ago to see what I can put together, probably going to be a small light Tricopter, I've got 2 frames, lots of assorted motors and esc's and a couple of FC's including a KK2 mini so something should be possible however crude it might be :rofl:
(https://i.ibb.co/nmQZ48p/CFB21807-92-BB-48-E6-AC8-C-332-CB84-DD7-CD.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nmQZ48p)
So, on the day when I get the Mobula7 HD flying again after its FC wipe out, through from Banggood ( from China in less than a working week, normal shipping choice, and tracked Royal Mail post!) comes ..........
..... an Eachine Trashcan rear four LED unit (its the same frame) and some red props, to improve LOS orientation and my spotters experience.
The Mob7 HD is transparant Black and normally all four props are the same, and it comes with no rear LED. Unwanted Stealth! :banghead:
Black front props, red rear, will help.
It HAS a single LED, but that faces flat upwards, is used for arm/battery state, and has the brilliance through the trans black (can we say that these days??) canopy of an ageing glow worm. It is also as default red for disarmed and green for armed, completely arse about face to my thinking, that got altered day one!
Another job for later this evening..............
Not had anything for ages but had a nice box from HobbyRC today.
Six new 4s Tattu Rline packs to replace the 6 puffed ones i binned last week :-/
an ISDT BatteryGO battery checker & some RX whiskers to replace the ones that got eaten 2 weeks ago :whistling:
I had an order from HobbyRC today, too.
Some 130/260C 4S 1500mAh GN3's
A Matek Hub/VTX
and a couple of VIFLY Beacons.
I fired one of the beacons up and the LED wasn't facing fully away, but it wasn't facing AT me either, but I was still blinded for a couple of minutes!!.
Reminds me of my scale MD600E that is fitted with a four LED front searchlight, that is one machine you do NOT hover nose in, even in bright sunlight!!
I had an order from HobbyRC today too.
5x EMAX 2306 1700KV motors - yay! :smiley:
Yesterday four packages from Banggood, inc some transparent heatshrink for Rx and a CADDX Ant Camera.
Today? A book "Terror in the Starboard Seat" 41 trips in a D H Mosquito (in WW2)
Ah i need to remember to get some clear heatshrink. used black on my last 2 quads which wont help LED checking if i have a problem :rolleyes:
(https://i.postimg.cc/4d9Z3LKC/20200926-181514.jpg)
seems quite nice - I prefer the Mobius-type form factor to GoPro-type as it'll probably get used on FW too. haven't taken any flight footage yet though.
I'm really disappointed by the WiFi though:
1. it only works in AP mode
2. it only works with a phone app
3. it only allows for configuration, not for file download
how easy/nice would it have been to make it work in client mode so you could turn it on, have it join your home wifi, then pull your videos off over smb/https from your laptop?
sigh :(
I may have to have a poke with nmap & see what ports are open ;)
Quote from: badger1 on Saturday,September 26, 2020, 18:26:21 how easy/nice would it have been to make it work in client mode so you could turn it on
How would you tell it your wifi password?
Must admit that file cope over wifi is so much better an idea than taking an sd card all the time.
Quote from: ched on Saturday,September 26, 2020, 21:14:22 How would you tell it your wifi password?
there's an OSD mode you can put the camera in to configure it, like you would with a RunCam FPV camera. you don't get the little joystick, but you can configure various things - recording resolution, etc.
or you could configure it one time in AP mode to give it your WiFi details & then change it to client mode. since they've gone to the trouble of putting in - presumably - an embedded linux server & wireless ethernet card, it seems like a shame you can't use it to copy the video files off the camera.
Grabbed myself a Insta360 Go to compliment my Hero 7 Black, impressed with the quality just need the rain to bugger off.
Flew yesterday and today. The wind today was interesting, with some extremely fast (ground speed) downwind runs. Noticable that the wind and lower temps are reducing durations.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,October 06, 2020, 19:04:09 Flew yesterday and today. The wind today was interesting, with some extremely fast (ground speed) downwind runs. Noticable that the wind and lower temps are reducing durations.
nice of the postman to bring you some flyable weather :D
Quote from: badger1 on Wednesday,October 07, 2020, 13:06:02 nice of the postman to bring you some flyable weather :D
He's not that good with weather, but he is good a delivering packs to me, currently I'm on GNB 1500 and 1800 4S, proving to be robust and able to stand my brutal battery "management". :D
couple of things turned up from china land this morning which will help reduce my boredom for a while....
(https://i.ibb.co/PmbSPCv/smart.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TvnC7hx)
couple of compact bluetooth receivers Ill use to convert mine and my missus favourite headphones into a wireless setup, just means I can shove my favourite youtube channel on and toddle off round the house doing my various things while nodding along to my tune'age :D, should keep me busy project wise for a day or two.... in the meantime Ill see how this stacks up to what banggood claims....
(https://i.ibb.co/zrVLSVr/smart.jpg) (https://ibb.co/G0Q1VQ0)
a little 65mm fpv chuckabout they sent me for review (Im actually just pleased to be asked to review something I actually have knowledge on rather than the usual random stuff they keep offering me for review :shrug:, though saying that the missus really really wanted me to accept the review request for a foot spar a few weeks back, ended up having to buy her one from argos to shut her up in the end :rolleyes: )
few details....
GoolRc t36s (iirc)
supposed to be beginner friendly plug'n'play (cough my arse cough)
F3 controller, CF or BF setup (though I found the onboard firmware was massively outdated on CL and only BF would connect)
comes with either FRSKY or FLYSKY receiver and supposedly takes a couple of seconds to connect to either TX (they failed to mention the channel mapping was completely out of whack and none of the standard maps were correct meaning the end user had to pretty much remap the channels themselves..... hence the earlier "coughing" fit)
yet to give it a good run (supplied battery is crap....two minutes flight time max by my estimate) but the camera is surprisingly good and more than adequate for a bit of housebound fpv'ing I recon.
Components of that 65 look extremely similar if not actually the same as the Eachine sold as the "Small Pepper", but with the FC moved a trifle upmarket.
That was sold with a Transmitter and a tiny headset with fixed (and quite poor) focus ability for western shaped faces. (OK once stretch and faceplate modded)
It was an Eachine E010 as far as the motors and frame design (but made of more flexible lighter material). It did not have a mainstream FC format, but did actually work quite well. The FPV camera image part wasn't bad.
You have to roll back a couple of years plus to that model, and that would fit with your "outdated" firmware on this different version. It looks to me that somehow this updated version got "parked" and has just been found festering in a corner of a chinese warehouse and put out there. :D
For the record, a couple of the kids bought after seeing the one I had (and still have in working order despite their best efforts!)
the e010 was a very restricted purely toy quad (you literally got what came out the box, which tbf was fine for a toy), if nothing else least this gool thing can be thoroughly tweeked and adjusted via baseflight/cleanflight.... plus you can use your own TX rather than one of those kidney bean controllers or buying a multi protocol module ~~
oh and just finished with the bluetooth stuff too....
(https://i.ibb.co/HpmszB6/smart.jpg) (https://ibb.co/93RLTc6)
(https://i.ibb.co/jMjcg1m/smart.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ncKHz59)
they work great (more so than expected), very clear audio, will run all-day long off a sony miro battery I salvaged from one of my missus ancient phones (which can be charged via the board usb port), plus as it also got a built in mic it works great with Alexa/google assistant to control all the various home automation stuff Ive got about the house.... occurred to me as I was building it into the simple pebble like housing I printed that I could also build it into some form a tabletop 3d printed decor item or abstract interesting looking nick nack :smiley:
Quote from: shawdreamer on Wednesday,October 14, 2020, 19:48:21 the e010 was a very restricted purely toy quad (you literally got what came out the box, which tbf was fine for a toy), if nothing else least this gool thing can be thoroughly tweeked and adjusted via baseflight/cleanflight.... plus you can use your own TX rather than one of those kidney bean controllers or buying a multi protocol module
The "Small Pepper" was the E013. This was completely different to the E013S which was translucent white frame and did have full firmware load ability.
The others were the E010 which as you say was 6mm motors with dedicated firmware (though some people did design and load others!). The other thing is that the Tx and FC Rx have been revised FIVE times over the years, with improving performance each time (and more at once ability). A Rev 5 Tx will NOT bind to Rev 3 or below.
Then the E011 which was a great improvement for adding FPV since it was 7mm motors so a lot more torque. While the frame looked the same as the E010 apart from the mootor size, it was actually made by Bayang and used their protocol. This has vanished, sadly.
As most top Tiny Whoop pilots were using stability mode not acro, once the "kidney" Tx was fitted with extended length sticks, it was transformed, and if you loook around RCG and IntoFPV you will find people asking how to make the Inductrix fly like a E010, especially its stability when being stopped/slowed quickly.
Are you aware that later versions of Betaflight are by 65mm micro quad race pilots widely considered as poor for Tiny Whoops, as the prime target was 5" and Acro. This was what spawned Project Mockingbird, Silverware, etc, etc. From reading a lot on that size machine, the last Betaflight considered as really suitable was 3.5.x, so be careful, that "out of date" firmware it came with might be the best available!! :azn
Incidentally, I have thrashed people on indoor ccts with up to 75mm Indy's with E011's with the only mods being Tiny6 cameras and Eachine VTX's, though the Horus X12S and M/Module certainly helps!!
I have had four E010 delivered this week so far!! (for conversion to Tiny Whooves/Whoovers), and yes, one did come today, so I'm not off topic............. TEE HEE............. :laugh:
:whistling:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,October 14, 2020, 20:49:47 From reading a lot on that size machine, the last Betaflight considered as really suitable was 3.5.x, so be careful, that "out of date" firmware it came with might be the best available!! :azn
I was tempted to try updating the FW when CL struggled to connect on anything above 2.0, infact I think I ended up dropping down to 1.8 before I got anything like a stable connection, anything even slightly above would only respond to CLi commands at best.
Then just on the off chance I dug about in the cobweb filled dusty recesses of my hard drive and found a Baseflight install from god-knows-what-decade and low and behold it connected first time without drama and seen as it offered access to all I really needed I just went with that.... besides, Ill probably be bored of flying it by the time I actually find a more up to date firmware that actually works well with it :D
for the time being though Ill be happy enough just removing its locked in angle mode setting as its certainly got enough guts to handle being thrown around alot more than its current angle mode allows for, wouldnt hurt to dig out the box of higher cap 1s's Ive got knocking about somewhere too because the 2 minutes FT on the stock batteries is quite annoying plus they have a alarming habit of showing no signs of low voltage level sag when the batteries low which usually see's your frame slowly lose altitude and drift down....instead these buggers just literally cut out :rolleyes:
I think the result of what arrived today from Banggood is likely to blow their "No Understandee" fuse!
I bought a couple of spare Rx/FC for the Eachine E010. These have arrived with red PCB and Rev5 marking, NOT as advertised and pictured.
Rev5 has so far only appeared with me on UK sold JJRC H36.
I have received four Eachine E010 from Banggood in the last few days, 2 fron CN, two from CZ. All four were Rev3 green boards in Tx and Rx.
The Rev5 RX HAS to have a Rev5 Tx to bind. Previously any Rev up to Rev3 would work together. (The bind light flashes at a much slower rate on a Rev5)
Ergo they are selling spares that DO work, but not to any of as advertised to the E010's they sell, even currently!!
Oh Dear............. This could run and run........... :D
:wack0 :wack0 :wack0 :wack0
I got from banggood a emax interceptor
I have an EMAx Interceptor on order, hoping it will be OK on a Vinyl floor for my school club.
Longer run time and cheaper than a 1/12 Mardave, so more parent friendly
TEST POST
Err, actually I have two on order, one the Eachine labelled blue on, one the red EMax.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Saturday,October 24, 2020, 10:52:55 TEST POST
Err, actually I have two on order, one the Eachine labelled blue on, one the red EMax.
Quoted and working :beer2:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Saturday,October 24, 2020, 10:52:55 TEST POST
Err, actually I have two on order, one the Eachine labelled blue on, one the red EMax.
Press and hold vtx button when powering up to unlock 37 channels, only 25 as standard
Just ordered the blue EMAx Interceptor as Christmas toy :D :D
A top-up on my stock of DAL Fold props, 6" and 5", which I really like.
Friend's 5" Sport Hawk caught a leafed end section of an Oak branch the other day and it just kept on flying despite the loud thump. Extremely minor marks to trailing edge where the blades folded back briefly.
One of my Interceptors is in West Germany DHL, the other in East Germany as they wend their merry way from Cz to me.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Tuesday,October 27, 2020, 15:57:27 One of my Interceptors is in West Germany DHL, the other in East Germany as they wend their merry way from Cz to me.
Mines on it's way from Spain :D Only problem is it's a Christmas present! So I'm not allowed to open it till Christmas!!!
Quote from: ched on Tuesday,October 27, 2020, 19:32:26 Mines on it's way from Spain :D Only problem is it's a Christmas present! So I'm not allowed to open it till Christmas!!!
So I feel its my and Hozza's job to tell you regularly how rubbish they are, to avoid you getting overexcited.
Still, never mind, only two months of agony...................... :waiting: :evil:
Both Interceptor cars arrived today and have been tested.
Points:-
The battery bay is held by a screw and two tabs on the underside. This is not ideal from the point of view of battery changing.
The car has a USB lead and an onboard charger, but the bodyshell (on three pins) has to be removed to access it.
There is quite a bit of leeway on battery size. (Supplied is 300mAh 1S)
The GNB 520mAh and Nano-Tech 550mAh do NOT fit, too long, but the EMax 450mAh 1S as supplied with the Tinyhawk Race II and Tinyhawk Freestyle I and II DO fit as does the GNB 650mAh 1S (because as I have said elsewhere, the GNB 650 is actually shorter than the GNB 520!!)
They both operated well with only steering trim straight from charge, default video on 5745 into my goggles as I only bought the car and transmitter option.
The track rod ball joints and track rods look to be minimal on strength and the likely fail point if run into things at speed. Need spares!
Might buy one with the headset option to see its quality or lack thereof.
Mine has now 'progressed' to Belgium!
I did watch a few vids saying the 450's fit which is handy.
How are you finding battery life and do they run ok on carpet?
Quote from: ched on Thursday,October 29, 2020, 12:27:39 I did watch a few vids saying the 450's fit which is handy.
How are you finding battery life and do they run ok on carpet?
I have a mixture of carpets from low pill stuff similar to that sold for RC car racing through normal single tufted quite dense to patterned longer pile with some looped in pattern. They run across all OK, though the light weight (they are actually ballasted in the nose) on the pattern "bumops" can cause jumps a little at the front end when turning fast. Have not tried with the heavier 650 yet.
Duration? No idea yet.
I note on EMax website that spares are or will be available, but they charge a lot more than Banggood for postage, and $8 part suddenly becoming over $20. One "spare" I noticed was a white pattern (Have blue and red with yellow on way) and a transparant one for own painting (Which I'm used to doing on polycarb car shells and quite attracts. I'd have bought a few but they do not have stock. The front axle parts are all in one pack with the servo, not bad price, but not good if postage only on that part, needs bigger order.
Need to see if the lap counting transponders will be OK, should be as they run in the Whoovers on a 65mm quad chassis with four motors from only 150mAh.
( Might be best for a Mod or Gary to start a thread for these and transfer these related info posts so far?? )
If I had confidence that I could split the thread I would do it :laugh: :laugh: Best leave it to someone who is confident :D :D
Last week I got a couple of GNB 1550mAh 4S, which have suddenly appeared with unusual yellow labels, completely different style to recent. First chance to fly them today and very impressed, my 5" Hawk went very close to nine minutes on each one, this with a frost on the ground where the sun had not got, and as my spotter said, "you were not hanging around" :smiley:
I was getting over 1300mAh out of them before the average cell voltage dropped under 3.6v even under load and they came down the same temp they went up.
SO, have just ordered four more, though two for flying buddy.
With HobbyRC's 5% off they are £17.10 each
The bad news was that I wanted a pair of high capacity 18650's for a larger Goggles battery box which arrived today, but they were OOS.
The other week I saw that Banggood had a long lead Goggles Battery Box that took two 18650's.
My EV300D's have a rear strap holder but the 3300mAh packs (shrink wrapped 2 x 18650) I have been using still do not last a complete session, they seem to have capacity, but sag without a rest, and of course neither did the 1800mAh packs it came with.
Doing some more looking around I found one 18650 which claims only 3200mAh BUT capable of 10A continuous, so bought the box and two cells as a trial.
The box was around last week, and the cells arrived today. Tomorrow they get a good test!
your goggles running 2s voltage?
if so I recommend the battery pack that comes with the eachine Vr007 box googles, while the actual goggles are mediocre/reasonable the battery they come with is cracking, Ive previously ran 2-3 good length sessions on one charge (micro usb inbuilt charge port) and used it with other box's/gogg's (plus the nice little level indicator on the top saves you getting caught short mid session ~~ )
Quote from: shawdreamer on Tuesday,November 10, 2020, 19:41:29 your goggles running 2s voltage?
if so I recommend the battery pack that comes with the eachine Vr007 box googles, while the actual goggles are mediocre/reasonable the battery they come with is cracking, Ive previously ran 2-3 good length sessions on one charge (micro usb inbuilt charge port) and used it with other box's/gogg's (plus the nice little level indicator on the top saves you getting caught short mid session ~~ )
Thanks, yes, 2S, but I have a V007Pro, and while as you say the battery is very good, its only 1600mAh. The EV200D's are good goggles, but with DVR and TWO receivers, each dual, plus fan, they do take battery charge! Also my sessions tend to be 10 to 15 quad batteries long interspersed with spotting flying buddy! They are quite slow to boot up esp when the DVR is needed, so I sometimes leave them on and just pause the DVR.
The std batteries for the EV200D are "intelligent" units with USB and indication, but as said are only 1800mAh.
The box I have just bought is also "intelligent" (Ha Ha) with indication, USB and direct charging, but is end hinged to accept std separate 18650 cells so in theory can get updated as bigger capacity 18650 become available.
https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-7_4V-18650-Li-ion-Cell-Battery-Case-with-Integrated-USB-Charger-for-EV200D-EV300D-EV300O-DJI-Fatshark-Skyzone-FPV-Goggles-p-1697187.html (https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-7_4V-18650-Li-ion-Cell-Battery-Case-with-Integrated-USB-Charger-for-EV200D-EV300D-EV300O-DJI-Fatshark-Skyzone-FPV-Goggles-p-1697187.html)
I have VR006 (not good), VR007Pro (quite good) two headsets made from a housing on a car reversing screen (customised a lot with replacement expensive VRX and quite good), a HK Cyclops (v good for the price), a pair of EV100's (OK) and the EV200Ds which I like a lot apart from their attempts to drain the national grid and suck Dungeness Nuclear Power Station dry. :lipsrsealed:
I'm fence sitting and building funds for possible Digital. :waiting:
20 double pole double throw switches, exciting, Eh!! (To add to 10 I already had to test if OK)
And tomorrow, 15 DIN 5 pole sockets and 5 DIN plugs, cable clips and 100m of flex twin.
Now all you have to do is work out what for............. :whistling: :laugh:
I'm fighting Banggood at the mo, they say they have shipped an EMax "Interceptor" from Spain warehouse, local courier says they have been notified its on way to them on the day order, but its not arrived with them. One week delivery advertised (and still advertised), now over three working weeks and they refuse to act for another week.
Waiting for my Skyzone 4 to drop in.
Sold all my goggles when I went DJI digital, then despite doing the internal analogue mod decided I need another set for whoop/indoor flying.
My stupidity grows, despite hating Fatshark and always preferring Skyzone (owned 4 sets of Skyzone and 3 fatshark in the past) I recently purchased a set of Fatshark HDO's. The definition of insanity has never meant anything to me... What do you know I hate the HDO's too. Who would have thought it?
Skyzone are in the country somewhere but not in my grubby little hands.
If anyone ever hears me say I'm thinking of buying fatshark again you have my permission to stab me violently through the eyeballs.
Quote from: Sweet Pickle on Wednesday,November 18, 2020, 17:36:55 Waiting for my Skyzone 4 to drop in.
Sold all my goggles when I went DJI digital, then despite doing the internal analogue mod decided I need another set for whoop/indoor flying.
My stupidity grows, despite hating Fatshark and always preferring Skyzone (owned 4 sets of Skyzone and 3 fatshark in the past) I recently purchased a set of Fatshark HDO's. The definition of insanity has never meant anything to me... What do you know I hate the HDO's too. Who would have thought it?
Skyzone are in the country somewhere but not in my grubby little hands.
If anyone ever hears me say I'm thinking of buying fatshark again you have my permission to stab me violently through the eyeballs.
I'm interested to know what you don't like about the hdo? OK the dvr is naff and menu not as user friendly as skyzone.
Condensing somewhat, "the dvr is naff and menu not user friendly"
A slightly amended quote, but IMO ALL the makers units have iffy menus and ALL the installed DVR's invariably disappoint greatly.
I like my Eachine EV200D's but the DVR is poorer quality and even turning it on is an adventure in patience, as its a down press on a button that up/down/left/right does other things, and you have to hold it down without any sideways movement for AAAAAAGGGGGEEESSSSSS before it turns the damn thing on............ WHY??? :evil: :slap:
AND, that's not actually starting recording, that's another press.
ALSo, Why are they so resistant to fitting power switches?
Why are batteries always provided that don't have enough duration?
Why is the foam etc face protection/seal never good enough to last, or for that matter fit without modding?
I used a pair of HDO's briefly, it was like looking into binoculars the wrong way round with vaseline smeared over the lens. The EV100 was just as good or just as rubbish, but at least they were cheap !!!!!!!
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,November 18, 2020, 19:26:09 Condensing somewhat, "the dvr is naff and menu not user friendly"
A slightly amended quote, but IMO ALL the makers units have iffy menus and ALL the installed DVR's invariably disappoint greatly.
I like my Eachine EV200D's but the DVR is poorer quality and even turning it on is an adventure in patience, as its a down press on a button that up/down/left/right does other things, and you have to hold it down without any sideways movement for AAAAAAGGGGGEEESSSSSS before it turns the damn thing on............ WHY??? :evil: :slap:
AND, that's not actually starting recording, that's another press.
ALSo, Why are they so resistant to fitting power switches?
Why are batteries always provided that don't have enough duration?
Why is the foam etc face protection/seal never good enough to last, or for that matter fit without modding?
I used a pair of HDO's briefly, it was like looking into binoculars the wrong way round with vaseline smeared over the lens. The EV100 was just as good or just as rubbish, but at least they were cheap !!!!!!!
I have the ev100 and HDO2. The addon DVR for the ev100 records better quality than the Fatshark one! Don't get me wrong the image is huge, great quality and nice and bright. Plus they do have a power button :D The foam padding on the HDO2 is very good, comes with 2 different thicknesses and wedges. Mine are coming up for 12 months old and padding still looks great. The ev100 on the other hand the suede type covering only lasts a few weeks before it starts peeling off. The EV100 are amazing value for money but the HDO2 are five times as expensive so they should be better in most if not all areas.
Fatshark usually just change 1 thing with each new model, which up until recently I can understand as there was little real competition. So they did HDO with new type of display, same casing same dvr etc. Then the HDO2 did have more changes i.e. screens, power button and the magic focus system. Fatshark know their dvr isn't good and drops frames but they didn't do anything about it as it kept their profits up and gave them something to fix next year. SharkByte is starting to look good, hopefully they are not too late. I like that they fit og the front of the goggles, so should, with a bit of tweeking fit most goggles with hdmi inputs.
I was just trying to point out the Fatshark DVR isn't great and, from what I have seen the SkyZone menus are more user friendly.
Everyone has their own views and it's great to hear them all.
the menus on my SkyZone 020's are pretty good.
the DVR's a bit pants though :D
I had quite a decent visit from the postie today.
been jobless for a while so not really bought anything for ages (apart from four 4s 650's for my GTR349) last week but you can't really count batteries can you :whistling:
in no particular order, some battery straps.
some ummagrip
2 runcam racer v3's
2 4s 850 Tattu R lines for the Gecko4
a set of 4 TBS Grinder v2's 207 - 2500kv
Tmotor F45a 4in1 ESC
Matek F722 FC
and last but not least an Ethix prop tool.
this was actually a nice surprise as i knew it had a 2 & 2.5mm drivers built in but it also has a 1 way bearing on the centre shaft to give a silent ratcheting effect when you're fitting/removing your props. quite a nice touch :cool:
Well, catching up with the lost EMax Interceptor.............
The first allegedly never even got to GLS in Spain from Banggood Warehouse Spain before getting lost (or stolen).
Then the LOOOONG delay convincing Banggood to resend.
Resend started 30/11, and it got to the UK 2/12. HURRAH!!
And then..........
Parcelfarce have sent it to the wrong depot, where it was this morning.
:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Thursday,December 03, 2020, 12:48:36 Parcelfarce have sent it to the wrong depot, where it was this morning.
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Parcel Farce did same with mine! Went to Preston (near me) then Scotland then back to Preston!!! Address and postcode all correct just stupid muppets at Parcel farce! Hopefully it will be with you soon. Mine is under tree :D
I think DPD drivers should wear an elf's costume this time of year. They just delivered this from.. (there's a clue in the photo) can you guess ? 😂
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HobbyRC.
I'll have a word with the nice young lady from DPD that delivers my packages from them, though Wonder Woman was more what I was thinking, I have so many from them that we're on first name terms............. :D
Quote from: Bad Raven on Friday,December 04, 2020, 15:19:39 HobbyRC.
I'll have a word with the nice young lady from DPD that delivers my packages from them, though Wonder Woman was more what I was thinking, I have so many from them that we're on first name terms............. :D
Now That's a costume !! 😂 though not sure I want to see that on the blokes that deliver here lol.
Been a bit spendy this week.
DJI Mini 2 Flymore. Don't even fly my Mavic Pro so no idea why I got one of these.
Skyzone 04O. Managed to sell my Fatshark so why not eh?
New Surface laptop for software tweaks in the field.
Another DJI air unit.
And a skin for my Tango 2 that's lost in the post... So not officially "what did you GET"
Now there's a long idle thread! 3 Months!!
I got Mr DPD to deliver today:-
6x 350mAh stik 1S LiHV
6x 650mAh 1S LiHV
One of the 650's was under 2v. :thumbdown:
Quote from: Sweet Pickle on Sunday,December 06, 2020, 20:42:53 Been a bit spendy this week.
DJI Mini 2 Flymore. Don't even fly my Mavic Pro so no idea why I got one of these.
Skyzone 04O. Managed to sell my Fatshark so why not eh?
New Surface laptop for software tweaks in the field.
Another DJI air unit.
And a skin for my Tango 2 that's lost in the post... So not officially "what did you GET"
I did the same when the Mavic Air came out, my original Mavic still gets flown at appropriate sites. The Mavic Air gets stuffed in a pocket when I'm out and about just in case.. ;) I took it to Greece and had no problems, as long as you are flying with a bit of common the police don't give a stuff, they have more important things to deal with. Flying over archaeological sites will evoke their wrath though. :smiley:
Quote from: hoverfly on Saturday,March 13, 2021, 10:59:25 the police don't give a stuff, they have more important things to deal with.
Doughnuts? :whistling:
I'm now in possesion of most parts for a Nano Long Range (another DaveC idea). At least one flying buddy is also building, I have printed him a frame, with a couple more expected to follow. Not for "Long Range" but for a Geriatrics one design "Race" class. We'll probably need the duration to complete a lap!! :laugh:
1202.5 motors are somewhat thin on the ground, best I can find is alleged shipping by 2/4, and also awaiting VTX which is on way.
Did find amongst the no stocks one pce that wanted to sell me three. :rolleyes:
Now also in posession of an EMax Babyhawk II HD (CADDX Vista) and another boxed CADDX Vista for fitting to my EMax Hawk 5. I "suppose" I should get an Air Unit for the 7", solely to see one operate and to have on board recording. Suspended now on more progress due awaiting UK re-supply of DJI Goggles V2. :waiting: :waiting:
has anyone bought anything from the HK EU warehouse this year?
if so, did you get stung for VAT/duty/handling/etc.?
thanks!
I thought about buying some "out of stock" as they have loads of it.. :rolleyes:
Quote from: badger1 on Wednesday,March 31, 2021, 21:52:45 has anyone bought anything from the HK EU warehouse this year?
if so, did you get stung for VAT/duty/handling/etc.?
thanks!
No order here, and not from Banggood Euro either. I'm actively avoiding anything from the Euro zone. Two German suppliers for Filament andWResin have def lost my business. One keeps sending me "we miss you" EMails!!
Banggood China is taking around 8 days (inc weekends) to get here for me currently, being picked up on tracking in this country by Royal Mail Atherstone.
One oddity I caught and ceased order at checkout was for small light Gemfan 3018's from Banggood China, as on order page it wasn't clear on cost, but postage option ONLY Euro Express. Over £9 postage for an under £3 item? I should Co Co! Bigger heavier items from them I ordered that day were the usual £1 to £3 postage. :shrug:
postie brought the Hobao Hyper GT other day along with a grenade of a brushless and a hobbywing 8BL 150amp esc
(https://i.ibb.co/mRVgv5h/DSCN0528.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mRVgv5h)
picture upload sites (https://imgbb.com/)
More like what the postman didn't deliver.
Could not find a convenient in stock supply for some motors, so ordered from Banggood, backorder, "expected to ship before April 4th 2021"
4th passed, 5th passed, etc, etc till it got to the 10th, when the message changed to 12th.
Then 14th
Then 15th
Then 16th
Now its gone back to ship by the 4th April 2021 again. :rolleyes:
I did get a "we are sorry, we are applying pressure from the factory for delivery" about the 14th, and its not like stock has appeared in a better place, but its not encouraging when their system waves the white flag and gives up, is it!
Quote from: Bad Raven on Friday,April 16, 2021, 20:01:52 its not encouraging when their system waves the white flag and gives up, is it!
dam these french data management server sites :rolleyes:
And now those motors are showing ship by June 6th, so maybe.................... :crossfingers:
Had some other bad supply experiences last week and this:-
Babyhawk II HD arrived last week, set up, got to stage of checking motors, and Motor 4 ran briefly and stopped. No abnormal noise, no smell from AIO board or motor, nothing visibly wrong. :thumbdown:
REKON 3 Nano arrived today:-
Propellers are wrong size central bore for motors, oversized, so motors only locate on bolts risking out of balance.
Card shows props out. Betaflight shows props out. Motors 1-3 run props out
Motor 4 runs props IN :evil: :evil: :slap:
BLHeli won't connect AIO board.
NOT happy :banghead: :banghead:
I managed to get the motor plug off the AIO board without dismantling it, it JUST was able to be flexed enough to clear the body cage. Swapped two wires in the tiny plug so OK now.
Technically two flight maidens today, the REKON 3, and the EMax Hawk5 now fitted with Caddx Vista.
REKON 3
If you read around on this quad, it stated life as a 3D print your own frame attempt at a Nano sized "Long Range", or more accurately "Long Duration", then Dave_C decided to team with HGLRC and make a ready to fly one.
I got the parts except motors wwhich were OOS to make one, and then pandemic delays have meant still no motors many months on, so I pre-ordered a RTF, which has carbon arms, but the rest is much the same.
It's getting VERY diluted reviews from the mainstream guys like AndyRC and JB.
SO, I today flew mine for the first time, and only flew two 1S 18650 batteries.
For over half a hour in the air!! And I could have stretched it longer. :blink
Is it worth bothering with? Well, I could be cynical and say its main in role in life will be to get my own back of the flight rotation stalwarts at the field, those who fly long flights refusing to allow me any leeway in that that usually 3-4 mins and I'm down at the "end of my turn".
Is it fun? Yes. Is it 3D? basic aero's are on, best at the start of a battery. Is it robust? It's a 140mm that weighs only 65 grammes, what do you think?
It has a fair turn of speed flying circuits, and its quite agile despite carrying a 3300mAh cell. Best down low over grass, and not 100 feet up like one reviewer was when he deliberately "tested how long it would fly". Its near silent so should not offend anyone not constantly professionally offended (thats half the population then).
So far, I like it.
Now to the Hawk on Digital. Err, yes, well, do you want to know how many blades of grass there are on our landing patch? I could likely tell you If I'd bothered to count them as it flew by. Ye Gods, its a clear enough image to, and I'm used to a very good clean analogue image!
No chance to explore transitioning close and through the trees today, maybe tomorrow. :whistling: :azn I don't think a single video I have watched truly does it justice.
Some of you may remember me from the earlier days of this forum. I think I joined here when I was still flying an old Flamewheel F450 I'd built (before upgrading it to an F550) back in the days.
That obviously quickly evolved into a passion for FPV but as my profession is a documentary cameraman, I inevitably ended up flying cinematic rigs. Until very recently, FPV wasn't really an accepted art form in broadcast and so pretty much all my flight time ended up moving over to cinematic drones, with just the occasional throw around for a fun FPV flight.
I'm now back in the game and decided to go digital and invest in a full new setup for work. As a result, this week has featured a never ending onslaught of FPV goodies...
- iFlight Bumblebee V3 HD
- iFlight Nazgul 5 HD
- iFlight Chimera 7 HD
- TBS Crossfire nano RS SE's for each of them
- DJI Goggles V2 with spare battery and XT60 adaptor
- 2x Patch antenna for the goggles
- 4x stubbies for the goggles
- TBS Tango 2 Pro
- SkyRC Q200 Charger
- Toolkit RC M7 charger & AC supply
- 2x GoPro Hero 8's with full sets of Camera Butter NDs (Plus a set for my old GoPro 7 too)
- A metric f**k-ton of LiPos
- A load of spares and extra bits and bobs
- A TS100 soldering iron
- A Laowa 7.5mm for my Inspire 2
I think it's safe to say, I'm now broke...
Quite a list!
Be very very very VERY careful with the v2 goggles, nanoseconds of sunlight in the lens and goodbye Vienna. IMO ridiculously sensitive. Seems to be affecting current batch of V2's more than previous, even to people being super careful.
Quote from: Bad Raven on Friday,June 11, 2021, 17:50:25 Be very very very VERY careful with the v2 goggles
Thanks for the heads up. Luckily I'm very familiar with the risks of direct sunlight on the lenses of kit like this so I know to be careful. Interesting that recent ones are suffering more, possibly they've changed the lenses in them? Either that or the screens are less heat resistant I guess.
TX16S:
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& many, many props:
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NICE! Start a thread on the Tx and tell us how you get on.
I notice the latest FrSky "top of range" Tx is D16 and Access, with 2.4GHz and their long range 900Mhz built in, but has NO multiprotocol module nor a JR slot to fit one. So, they continue to discover ways to lose themselves sales. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Wednesday,June 23, 2021, 06:50:15 NICE! Start a thread on the Tx and tell us how you get on.
had a chance to have a bit of a play yesterday. my opinion so far:
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shiny
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shiny x4
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2m wing set for my Ranger 1600 to make it into a Ranger 2000 :smiley:
I found it by chance on HK as I'd been rather un-keen to buy from BG since the original plane came in a box that looked like it'd been run over by a forklift.
I just need 4x servos to put in & then flaps, crow, etc. here I come - I even found a video on how to program them in iNav:
A little 2S 1200kv Diatone Tina Whoop and a Happymodel ELRS EP1 RX :D
Have the ELRS ES24TX Slim Pro TX Module for X-lite S, ELRS EP2 2.4GHz Receiver for Mob6, and batteries for Mob6, Emax freestyle, and Tina Whoop, and some spare props all arriving Friday.
Unfortunately not 'allowed' to play till Christmas but should keep my busy for a few hrs :D
Looking forward to Christmas now :smiley:
nice :D
I'll be interested to see how you get on with ELRS.
I think I'll stick some xfire nano rx's on my xmas list - thanks for the idea :smiley:
Quote from: badger1 on Wednesday,November 24, 2021, 20:14:29 I'll be interested to see how you get on with ELRS.
Will do, but it won't be till Christmas I'm afraid.
From what I understand things have moved on since some of the early elrs vids. I will probably only testing at quite a short range for a while but the Frsky D8 spi receiver on the mob6 used to regularly drop around a certain tree in the garden only about 30ft away!!!!
I will try and do a sort of write up on setting it up.
rather surprisingly, given it being a Sunday, a shiny new Mobula6 arrived in the post today. :smiley:
I eventually found an FrSky one at Flying Tech - I had wavered about getting an ELRS one as places had stock of these, but I decided that since I already have Xfire I didn't really want to be plugging & unplugging modules.
Great, really hope you enjoy it.
As already said, I have had no issues with my two (one 19000kv the other 25000). Both bog standard.
They have both been excellent on video and radio reception through three brick walls while in my front room and flying all way down my 85 foot rear garden and behind a thick laurel bush and other greenery. I even used to dive through some aluminium staging (ex-greenhouse) at the far end as well.
Best bang for buck of any RTF model I have ever owned. ~~
still trying to bind the bloody thing :(
What have you tried so far?
Going further away?
Worldwide or LBT firmware? Mine are worldwide.
hmm, annoyingly it says LBT on the box - I assumed these were all FCC.
even so, I can't get it to bind from my TX16S on EU. :angry:
ok, figured it out, kind of. I was able to change the Rx type from FRSKY_X_LBT to FRSKY_X in BF:
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& I was able to bind it right away from my TX16S in FCC mode. still not sure why I couldn't bind before making the change using LBT on the TX16S though
the quad is on BF 4.2, interestingly. I got the fix from here:
https://www.currykitten.co.uk/using-spi-receivers-with-an-lbt-eu-radio/ (https://www.currykitten.co.uk/using-spi-receivers-with-an-lbt-eu-radio/)
which would suggest that LBT wouldn't have been available on SPI Rx's prior to BF 4.x.
I'm having fun with the Mob6 - I could do with a bigger flat though. I can fly around in it no problem, it would just be nice if there was a bit more of it. :D
I just joined a new club for 2022 & they do indoor stuff over the winter so I will have to take it for an outing at a bigger venue soon.
Postman (and my "favourite" sour faced grumpy My Hermes guy) have not been bringing me much, since virtually all the orders I had in Banggood Processing have rolled through to refund cut off dates due no stock in.
Tried to buy a GNB 1000mAh 4S to test on the Babyhawk, no stock in UK, bought a 1100mAh instead. Both would push it over 250g but that does not matter due where I fly and registered anyway. The sub 250g max of 850mAh 4S was fine, but was trying to get longer duration.
This has worked, and the extra weight has not affected the punch available.
I try to buy from HobbyRC as far as possible, but also have through scattered availability bought from Drone Authority, Droneislife, and UnmannedTechShop.
The main issue now for me is the "only part of what I want is available from any one place" issue, and that makes ordering expensive if adding several postages. BUT, if you wait for more complete stocking, the first available goes OOS before the second or third come in. :blink
No posts here since JANUARY!! That maybe shows how difficult its become to get anything.
I finally made the decision to try a 6S quad, and when the GEPRC Mk5 5" was being reviewed so highly (and I really like my Mk4 6") I found that there was a combination TECHNICALLY available with the combination I desired, DJI HD (Air Unit for a change from the Vista), 6S and ELRS already fitted.
Only Banggood had stock as far as I could see, and that was dropping like a stone, so I ordered.
Then came the struggle to find the right capacity 6S in stock, and I was lucky enough to find some 1350mAh in HobbyRC, though maybe 1500mAh might not have been too heavy IF they'd have had stock.
The batteries arrived in 24 Hrs as usual, and then the usual tracking fun from Banggood, receiving an "exception" delay notice where the first and most likely reason they give for it was that it was rejected by addressee............. I wish!!
Anyway, a few hours later it had apparantly left Hong Kong, routing via United Arab Emirates, Germany, and from there through UK so fast the next thing I had was UPS's delivery note for today.
Ordered 31/3, delivered 3/5.
It arrived at 13:15, and was working by 14:30. The bulk of that was waiting for the LUA to run on the Transmitter to achieve bind, no issues, has worked first time on the three models so far set up, but it is slow.
Flown in garden, as can't get to field today. Seems OK in that limited space.
I haven't really bought anything this year - I have enough stuff waiting to be built already tbh. I think I can probably last the 2022 flying season without needing anything new - except maybe batteries - barring any major crashes (touch wood).
the current lockdown in Shanghai (I think) seems to be causing (another) logjam to shipping to & from China without even needing a large boat stuck in a canal this time. :angry:
Yet another courier rings my doorbell 15 mins ago, operating from a private car. They seem to change by the hour. :rolleyes:
A exceedingly well packaged/protected box containing a DIATONE Roma F4 4" Freestyle Frame. They could have dropped that from an overflying 747 and it would have survived! Bought directly from their own website, so nicely done, DIATONE.
External to the box added were an extra battery strap (two included) and a Keyring. (The GPRC Mk5 came with a keyring, too, is this a postage/tax dodge, like European suppliers including a packet of sweets?? ;)
MY GOODNESS they have improved their game since the "ET" and silver "Hurricane" frames I bought years ago! The quality of the carbon is STUNNING, all matt finished, screw holes recessed, part milled for lightness, edges perfecly smooth chamfered, and not a making or layup mark anywhere.
Seems almost a shame I'm putting redundant 250 components onto it! :laugh: :laugh:
Technically this should I suppose be in the "did you fly today?", but hey..........
I transferred over all the 250's electronics into the Roma F4 4" frame (stretch X) not even being forced to alter the wiring, apart from the camera which did not have the same plug. (BTW, They do a L4 frame for long range cruising, which is very differently shaped)
The old camera was a 1000 TVL Eachine CCD, and while it always gave a very good image, it didn't fit the frame arrangement (or would have needed a lot of effort more like! :rolleyes: ), so I swapped in a decent Foxeer 19mm that had come off a quad converted to a Vista. The camera mounting is made up from resiliant inserts push fitting into the metal cage front end. And as an example of their quality of care, they had provided seperately for 19mm and 20mm fitting.
Then to props - I'd drawn a blank on 4" props in colours I wanted (mainly to avoid bright props in view) that also avoided postage pain. So, for now I have I made a cutting jig and looking through my oversized collection of 5", decided the EMax Avan Flow had tips that were doing not a lot, and had very high pitch at the root, and as this poor little 4" frame was getting race 2205 motors, it would NEED pitch since it wasn't getting diameter. Trimmed a pair of red for the rear, smoke grey for the front, and checked balance was good.
And it all works, flew the garden in the very blustery 15-25mph.
Nice clean video, no jello in bright sun, good transfer into shade, smooth flying. Weighs 313g plus a 1500mAh 4S at 177g
Good set of parts, excellent fit, all screws labelled, some really nice finishes, like the black allan screws with 45 degree polished bevels, clip on side shields for the FC, etc. Its one of the few 4" that will take 30.5 x 30.5 which is what was in the 250.
Full test flight next week now.
Sounds great, any picys?
No Pics, might if it flies OK! :azn
The frame as sold BNF has:-
MAMBA TOKA 2203.5 2200 KV for 6S
MAMBA TOKA 2203.5 3300 KV for 4S
I have RacerStar 2205 2450kV on it........ :blink :laugh:
:crossfingers:
On Friday I did a HobbyRC order, for delivery Monday, DPD.
On the last TWO times I have done this they delivered or tried to deliver on Saturday (usually extra cost) and without warning.
This time I deliberately went to their website and altered the delivery to collect from local Sainsburys, covering both Saturday and if I was out on Monday.
This morning the DPD app showed it as delivery to Sainsburys, and on the mobile app, delivery was shown as Monday, but the website was showing TUESDAY!!
At 17:10 today Monday a DPD man delivered it to HOME.
The label to revise the delivery to Sainsbury's was not stuck fully over the home delivery one, leaving the original address visible, though the original barcode was covered.
It was the original address which was acted on by the Depot and driver.
He took the normal doorstep picture, etc. and I expected the usual "delivered" mail minutes after.
At 17:25 I received the taxt, but asking me to go collect from Sainsburys!
They are fun sometimes, aren't they! :rolleyes:
Couriers are a law to themselves.
I had a pump fail on Friday evening that was required to work the following week! Couldn't find one over the weekend as it's quite specialist - 150psi at 10 litres a min.
I placed an order with a company last Monday at 11am after I called to check stock, they said they should be able to dispatch that day, so should have arrived Tuesday. They failed to dispatch, the courier collected on Tuesday on over night, then they put it on 'the wrong van'. So finally it arrived on Thursday!!
Fortunately I had a backup system so could work last week but it's not nice when things just don't happen when they should and no one bats an eyelid or apologises for mistakes.
DPD have been about the best, but at times thats not saying much.
Since COVID, round here is awash with courier vans, and even the Royal Snail has had to reach the last century with things like delivery notification and taking doorstep pictures. Every day sees the walking Postman, and at least two mail vans and a ParcelFarce. Then add the food vans..........
Not at all unusual to have three DIFFERING DPD vans in the road during one day. REALLY don't understand how THAT works. Also, because in my road most residents are now so lazy they cannot even be bothered to put their cars on their own deserted driveways, and most own more cars per household than there are drivers (WTF!), the kerbsides are full. We do use ours, so any van or lorry in the road uses our bit of "parking" and blocks both our drop kerbs.
Anyway, to point, what came was three 1350mAh 3S. I have had a clear out of old packs to salt water baths as pretty much all that size dated from 2016/2017 and were getting warm during even 1S charge, though oddly still delivered power OK for a decent time without overheating.
What also came was an iFlight Alpha 75 HD, a DJI fitted quad I have wanted for some time but has been back order everywhere in UK. Don't know what to expect here, a 75 is very small for the weight of the Vista unit, especially as this one is not stripped of heatsinks/casing.
The firmware is still 06, so I breath a sigh of relief its not 15, and don't update it!
I wanted to able to use DJI round my garden circuit, and that meant small and ducted. The unknown is how noisy it'll be carrying more weight than a 75 normally would. The motors are not that "coggy" so there's a chance it'll be decently quiet. :shrug:
This one is sans Rx other than DJI (the only buy option available to me) so I have to add one, which means stripping it down, so I have to find a time slot to do that. :waiting:
iFlight do go that extra mile, all the canopy and board fixings are Allan headed, not cross, and even the motor spares come with breakable thread lock already added, but NOT on the ones for the plastic canopy. SOMEBODY thinks! ~~
They have though not yet got a diagram of the FC board on their website. The 85 has, but I believe that has a different FC. I only hope the tiny AIO has readable screen print if I have to go there!! :blink
The possibly easiest path is to take the SBus wiring off the Vista and use that, which would mean I would not have to take the stack apart, only the canopy/camera off. Might have to go FrSky for now if I cannot sort ELRS into SBus, but range is no issue.
Yet again there's not a breath of wind here, but its likely to be raging by the time our field planning permission allows, as it did yesterday. Wife was volunteering at a NTrust site 15 miles away yesterday, not a breath of wind all day. Our site? 18-30mph! :rolleyes:
It will be interesting to see how you get on with the 75. I have an old Mobula 7 and I hate it, no idea what it is about it, it just won't play nicely. Tried all sorts of BF versions, PIDs, different rx but just can't get it to behave. It's not really anything specific just not nice. Mobula 6 is great, I love flying that and have other small ish (2.5" and 3") quads that are all fine but Mobula7 just :sick:
Good luck getting the rx in there. As for range as it's going to be proper rx without spi I can't see you having any issues even with FrSky. Only range issues I have is Mob6 round the garden and when close to the road (trees/hedge in way) on occasions I get rx loss but I think that could be cars and bluetooth. I must get round to adding the elrs rx to the mob6. Been way too busy with work though.
I had a Mobula 7 for nearly a week, it went back and I was refunded.
Had about an hour on the Alpha 75 so far. DJI video part is sorted inc Betaflight OSD into it, but the R-XSR I have fitted refuses to respond though bound to Tx OK.
Flying today. Buddies 3" again gave issues, he solved the Video loss, now its intermittantly dropping the Rx connection. Couple of weeks back it was that in reverse.
I had the GEPRC Mk5 ELRS stop arming on a third flight, back here in lower light found it had dropped the Rx bind. Seems to work again now. Might have been me as I switched the Tx off and left the quad on (distacted by low flying aircraft).
Bought four more JJRC H36 for the school.
UK Ebay, stated as from UK Stock, stated more than 10 in stock, stated London location.
They now state there is "no shipping available"..........
To my SE London location!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :evil: :slap: :evil: :slap: :evil: :slap:
Been a quiet week, only had four deliveries, three from EBay...............
They want to refund...................... The wording is typically Chinglish.
They don't know me, do they........... no prisoners............... :whistling:
They are "universalegoods", suggest you avoid.............. :D
Banggood
In April I bought two E010 quads, £13.19 each, including three batteries each.
Yesterday, with purchase being delayed by them being out of stock at the moment (again), the price was £40.27 each with only one battery.
More than THREE times more................
And the four on EBAY unable to be sent to me supposedly "London stock to London address" because the package would be "oversize"? I have stated they should honour their sales contract and that they send to me seperately IF they insist that the package would be too large (which it is not!!).
SO, they then ask for more shipping money!
Shocking!
MORE Batteries................. :wack0 :rofl:
Back in the dark and thankfully now distant days of Perkins EnErG LiPo's, there was often a marked difference in external size between batches of supposedly the same battery. In recent years though, sizes have got very similar and uniform.
Also they now normally have predictable size differences across a capacity range.
Not quite the same thing, but my normal purchase of GEONENG (GNB) 1800mAh 4S were OOS, so I bought 1700 mAh 4S instead.
(https://i.ibb.co/BfwrCPC/20221115-141912.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BfwrCPC)
Now THAT is quite different sizing for only 100mAh capacity difference, smaller in every dimension, and no less than 66g lighter!! (211/145)
The 1700's are even significantly smaller than their 1550mAh 4S, and 26g lighter. (171/145) :blink
The only explainable (maybe?) difference is that the 1800 and 1550 are higher "C" rated.
( but the sizing of their 2200mAh 3S packs varies little between the various "C" rated offerings)
EBay battery order for school club E010's arrived last night 21.00. Only half quantity ordered arrived, two packs, not four.
Nothing from seller. Have had this before, as they package in two packs per cardboard outer box, and sometimes the boxes get separated by courier
As Christmas delays loom, contacted seller, who then says they only had left what they sent.
Did I want refund? Errrr........... DID I WANT REFUND?
NO, I'm quite happy to pay double for something.......... :slap: :evil: :slap: :evil: :wack0
They did refund rapidly though...............and refunded 55%......... SIGH.....................
Now had to order elsewhere, and so the game resets.
That's naughty. They knew full well they only had dispatched half your order but didn't refund automatically!!
Put them on the Christmas Naughty List!
What did the postman bring today? Or yesterday?
Sod All, as he's on strike. Again.
I now have at least four orders, two being China arrivals, trapped somewhere in the system now, one first class tomorrow being a week "late", and its a strike day today.
OK, only a club, but special needs kids demand stability so it matters even to me/us, and I feel for anyone who's business is teetering in the face of energy rises, etc, etc.
If they carry out the threat of December 9/11/14/15/23 and 24, many likely won't get the Christmas they desire.
OK, so yesterday two packages arrived, one from China (Economy Shipping), one from Fleetwood (First class)
Guess which one was faster.............by three days............... :banghead: :banghead:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Thursday,December 08, 2022, 09:31:32 OK, so yesterday two packages arrived, one from China (Economy Shipping), one from Fleetwood (First class)
Guess which one was faster.............by three days............... :banghead: :banghead:
China faster.
I was in Fleetwood today, just round the corner from the sender :D
Royal Mail have announced they are awaiting a package from China.
Evri (My Hermes) have announced they are awaiting a pcakage from China.
Pre stirikes, RMo would be guaranteed quicker, but now???
My neighbour went to S.O. and picked up their mail, and also picked up ours.
There were people there collecting mail that had not had a single delivery in five weeks.
One of ours was an important local mail from 4 miles away. Its taken a MONTH to get here and only then by collection, and we are urban London. And we HAVE had mail by postman in that time, possibly once a week.
That does sound bad. We seem to have a few days without seeing a post person but no real delays that I'm aware of. We seem to get post a few times a week.
Well, the postman has not brought it, but Mr Online supported by Mr PayPal has............
Drone Champions League is on Steam Winter Sale for 75% discount, so £6.24
Thought it'd be rude not to............. :whistling:
Well, the postman brought us a large batch of mail today, near broke the doormat.......... its 28th Dec, mail dating from 2nd Dec......... 26 days.......... :evil:
Only good news it included a Bond, no, not James Bond, Mr Premium Bond.
Meanwhile, not a quad related item, but a multi LED driver/brilliance control board complete with a whole load of pre-wired connectors, spare leads, etc from AliExpress ordered late on 20th December from deepest China arrived today 28th. Less than 8 days. £13 inc shipping. Nicely made, good clear well written English instructions ~~
Whilst I stil currently after 13 days have a failed 10 month old CH boiler so no heat and no sign of the company getting parts let alone fixing it, and now we have a major burst water main round the corner that has washed the road away so no water supply and solid traffic jammed up everywhere.
If I claim I'm an illegal immigrant can I have a nice heated hotel suite please? I'll bring my own prayer mat............. honest................
A courier has just brought a second order for large "masking tape" rectangles for 3D printer heat beds.
The first order was good, so I re-ordered.
These have come neatly and distortingly sharply folded in two, completely negating the purpose of having a one piece flat adhesion base layer to apply filament to.
Does ANYONE have a brain left????? :banghead: :banghead:
Quote from: Bad Raven on Friday,December 30, 2022, 20:22:09 A courier has just brought a second order for large "masking tape" rectangles for 3D printer heat beds.
The first order was good, so I re-ordered.
These have come neatly and distortingly sharply folded in two, completely negating the purpose of having a one piece flat adhesion base layer to apply filament to.
Does ANYONE have a brain left????? :banghead: :banghead:
How stupid can they be. As you say whole point is to get a flat surface! Have a Great 2023.
Having bought a few Eachine TX01 micro combo cameras, all of which have worked to spec, I decided to try one of these:-
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Reason? Lighter, smaller, and a twig antenna less likely to get caught in things.
It arrived yesterday from China. 7 Days. ~~
Loose in a plastic bag far bigger than its inner tiny anti-static bag, both of which it had been trying hard to escape from. And crushed. NO foam/bubble protection at all. :thumbdown:
REALLY?? :evil: :slap:
How on earth do these people think that's adequate? :lipsrsealed: :shrug:
Surprisingly it does still power up, and change channel, but it flickers whenever moved so there's PCB damage between the two layers connections and the lens is jammed well out of focus.
And all it needed was a couple of grams of foam.
Now starts the support aggro........... and its New Year for them..............
SO, today, only five normal working days later, I received a PayPal refund for the whole amount of the Camera AIO that arrived crushed because it was sent halfway around the world with only a plastic bag for protection.
Credit to them for doing so promptly and in their New Year break, but SO frustrating that whatever their supply chain system is, it seems to be incapable of improving such stupid behaviour.
There's a sadly increasing trend, or am I just unlucky?
As well as this there was the 3D printer tape sheets supplied with some flat but loose in bag so crumpled, and some deliberately folded singly into a trans bag with SKU label,and batteries arriving with inadequate protection to prevent shorting at the termination plate. Then the THREE times recently various suppliers have accepted orders for items that later were stated as either out of stock or only partial order sent as stock low. All this AND being able to get a fair number of other things as nobody has any, remaining nil stock for many months.
I needed some batteries of a specific type/size, impractical to even attempt any alternative. The single supplier does not allow pre-order. And yes, despite "backm in stock" warning and frequent site visits, by the time I found out that stock had appeared, and rushed to do an order, stock had fallen back to nil again. GGGGRRRR!
The issues kick around don't seem to be 'post covid' issues. It almost seems like the world lost a lot more people than anyone is saying and there is a world wide shortage of people.
Just looking at getting solar PV fitted and found a company that responded well and with the sort of system we wanted. Initially they said 12 week wait for install which is OK - not ideal. Then next day new quote with bird protection and the wait jumped to 24 weeks! Then bit more checking and found sales team very responsive but after that communications is terrible and people reporting lots of cancelled installs day before or just not turning up when they say.....
I bet they are loosing a lot of business... When will companies realise doing things correctly actually makes them more money!
Hope you get some batts soon.
Completing the damaged camera AIO story, having been refunded, I attacked the unit kill or cure.
Found as suspected a fractured solder joint between boards (I should have been a gynacologist not an engineer!), then taking its life in my hands used a pipe wrench (yes, it took that much force!) and freed the camera lens from its jammed at the inner end thread distorted position, squeezing it enough to get it back circular enough to run back on the adjustment thread.
Then made a correct connector for it (it was sold with reversed power connector, the standard of battery male housing, female connector to the camera, the numbnuts!)
THEN found that while the channel and frequency single button two LED system worked, it was not standard AT ALL, A1 5865 perfect tune on the VRX screen being indicated as B2 5752 in their website frequency table, nothing AT ALL being provided wih the AIO in its plastic bag...
Two "old man" hours later, its sitting on my window ledge giving a lovely sharp wide angle image of the street at maximum bars signal to the screen, and has been for the last 20 minutes plus on a 200mAh 1S grotty old Nano-Tech.
HDZero notified on Monday that my goggles had been shipped, and the tracking number in that post for UPS showed it would be delivered today Tuesday!! (So they didn't notify until they were in UK)
AND.........the ever useless UPS did deliver the HDZero goggles today, but beyond the four hour 1100-1500 time slot that is the best they can manage to state, and then fail to deliver within...again....... that's every time so far for them! :slap:
It then took me near an hour to carefully unbox and assemble the Goggles with their TrueRC bought four antenna, two stubby and two patch, which fit onto slide slotted housings I'd previously 3D printed to be ready for delivery as the ones TrueRC supplied with the patches were notified by them as being the wrong size. :rolleyes:
Most of that "assembly" time was the faceplate foam fixing though as it came without the Velcro grip on the housing(s) or foam and that is fiddly to align. You are sent two housings for differing face shapes, two Velcro fixings, but only one foam, a surprising bit of penny pinching given the general quality of the product.
So far all I have done is assembled, turned them on, done the easy to use adjustments for Focus and IPD, and used them, so I have no idea what resolution setting they are on, but straight off the improvement over the EMax Transporter2 HDZero screen I have been running with while waiting is probably as marked as the difference between those and Analogue, it was easy to set for good focus and the image is staggeringly clear.
Just flown the Mobula7 around the house using them, and its mind blowing! What they will look like with a better camera than the tiny nano camera lens on the Mob7 is a mouth watering prospect. :popcorn:
So, many like to knock Banggood as being slow, but seems to me the various couriers do their best to ****** things up. :shrug:
Saw the quad type I use for the school club on "cheapest for 365 days" offer (genuine, too), and less than 50% what alternative suppliers are currently selling (at best, some are a staggering FIVE times more expensive!! :blink ), so ordered four and got free shipping.
Shipped internally China, flight to UK and cleared for collection from UK customs in THREE DAYS.
That was last Thursday afternoon, and yet Royal Mail STILL have not collected from Heathrow, now into the fourth working day of their inaction. :(
So, the four quads finally arrived. Seems RM took as long to carry them the final 10 miles as the time it took to get them half way around the world.
AND...... the radio protocol has changed yet again. None of the previous five iterations or any of the last batch of JJRC H36 Transmitters will bind to them.
Which means the multi protocol modules won't work, and if a Eachine supplied Tx fault occurs, the model is unable to be used (before you could swap)