Michael Mashlan
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Silver tips for propellers?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Vernon Barry Jun 20, 2012. 4 Replies

Hi,Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement silver tip for the propellers?  I seem to have have lost one.Thanks!Continue

Pictures of mounted ESC?

Started this discussion. Last reply by DODY Dec 20, 2010. 5 Replies

Does anyone have any pictures of their finished arducopters?  I'm wondering what the best way is to  mount the ESC's to the arducopter frame? Continue

Arducopter Simulator?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Mashlan Dec 20, 2010. 2 Replies

Hey all, I'm brand spanking new to the world of RC.  I've got my Arducopter flying...I think.  I'm wondering if they make a simulator I can practice flying with that connects to my TX.  I'm using a…Continue

Obtaining GPS Lock

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Anderson Dec 19, 2010. 6 Replies

Hello Everyone, I just recently got the NG code loaded on my arducopter and I wanted to try out the GPS. I cannot get a RED LED light on my IMU that tells me I have a GPS lock. I am using the MTEK…Continue

 

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Vernon Barry replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Silver tips for propellers?
"So stateside http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMWK6 double the cost of RC Timer (even worse with shipping), but maybe you get it quicker. My point being, RC Timer is a really good deal on the motors if you can stand to wait…"
Jun 20, 2012
Michael Mashlan replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Silver tips for propellers?
"Thanks guys!"
Jun 20, 2012
Vernon Barry replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Silver tips for propellers?
"Basically, you just buy the entire prop adapter. I believe this is the "standard" 850kv motor which has a 3.175mm shaft, thus you require a 3.175mm prop adapter. motor page…"
Jun 20, 2012
Michael Pursifull replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Silver tips for propellers?
Jun 20, 2012
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Silver tips for propellers?

Hi,Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement silver tip for the propellers?  I seem to have have lost one.Thanks!See More
Jun 20, 2012
Michael Mashlan replied to steve F11music.com's discussion How does GPS hold work in latest NG code?
"So what happens if you switch on the GPS hold without mag?  I've tried it and my quad tries to fly away.  (and no it's not the acro switch by accident)  I'm just curious as to what it tries to do if it doesn't have…"
Dec 27, 2010
Michael Mashlan replied to steve F11music.com's discussion First flight with NG and erratic behavior
"I've been having the same problem and suspect the issue to be a loose connection.  What do you recommend to remedy a lose connection?  Should I continue to use the bullet connectors or should I just cut those off and solder the ESC to…"
Dec 21, 2010
Michael Mashlan replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Arducopter Simulator?
"awesome! Thank you"
Dec 20, 2010
DODY replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Pictures of mounted ESC?
" Here my configuration,I put them flat. @+DODY  "
Dec 20, 2010

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Randy replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Pictures of mounted ESC?
"ah, Ip9 has the latest version of the arms.  Those notches weren't in earlier batches (which is what I have).  So I do what Chris does - just tie them to the aluminum arms."
Dec 20, 2010
ip9 replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Pictures of mounted ESC?
"Hi,   I assumed these handy notches were for ESC mounting, seems fairly neat to me (cables aren't fully tidied yet as waiting on new motor).   "
Dec 20, 2010
ip9 replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Arducopter Simulator?
"hi, there were some links posted here with models for the free FMS sim   http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/fms-quadcopter-model"
Dec 20, 2010
Taylor Cox replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Pictures of mounted ESC?
"@Michael...hey dude...here is my esc setup...its a very clean look and it keeps them snug. I have them stuck in between the two layers of center piece on the bottom of the copter...take a look>>>>>"
Dec 19, 2010

3D Robotics
Chris Anderson replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Pictures of mounted ESC?
"Just strap them to the arms with plastic ties:   "
Dec 19, 2010
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Dec 19, 2010

3D Robotics
Chris Anderson replied to Michael Mashlan's discussion Obtaining GPS Lock
"It really depends in your house, orientation and a bunch of other things. I can't get lock in my house due to metal mesh in the adobe-style walls. Others with wood houses can get lock."
Dec 19, 2010

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Have been dreaming about building a UAV for a long time
Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
Discovered this project. Seems like a great learning experience and a lot of fun.
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