"Rick,
When I read your question a few weeks ago, it ignited an explosion of insanity in my mind.
How can we get more joules/mass (over batteries) while avoiding gasoline? It took me the better part of three non-stop days of thinking and…"
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The humble Pool Noodle
Started Mar 25, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Just a thought - would a pool noodle ( obviously cut to size - if at all ) make a nice light weight body for a quad copter?I'm thinking a motor with the correct method of securing to the arms, and a…Continue
Possibility of an alternate power system?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wyatt C. on Monday. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,( Firstly ) - please excuse what might be a really stupid question - but, since I'm new to all of this... I cant help thinking....Isn't there some way ( even on a very small scale ) to use a…Continue
An electronic set of " trainer wheels " for your drone.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jake Stew Apr 4, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I'm still pretty new to all this, so firstly, let me say thank you to all those that have helped me get my head around quads and setting up my X 525.I have a quite frustrating problem..I want to…Continue
Prop directions for Tri Copters:
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrian Jones Dec 16, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
G-day guys, and greetings from Sydney Australia.I have a question regarding "Y" Copters....Ive seen PROP configurations that say one prop needs to spin in reverse, and yet, - on others Ive seen all 3…Continue
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Justin replied to Rick's discussion Possibility of an alternate power system?"Did you notice the UAV specifically designed cell on the site? http://arcolaenergy.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=37&products_id=107
Not sure how much they are as it's all POA but if someone had some cash to throw down and find a…"
jamie dobson replied to Rick's discussion Possibility of an alternate power system?"Hi there
Im new here Ive always been wanting to make a UAV with the intention of using Hydrogen cells I know they use them in RC cars and was going to experiment with the idea and thought this might be some thing you would like to look upon…"
Wyatt Ciomperlik replied to Rick's discussion Possibility of an alternate power system?"I would like to throw my hat into the ring, but I have seen a few people around here compress hydrogen and use a cell to provide extra power on their larger builds. I personally compress a dangerous blend of hydrogen and oxygen for…"
hector mora replied to Rick's discussion Possibility of an alternate power system?"Hi rick.
I too have thought about doing something like what you mentioned above. i found this tiny engine on youtube that can possibly, with some mods, run a small generator that makes enough power to feed 3 motors, a kk2 board, 3-4 esc's,…"
Adrian Jones replied to Rick's discussion Prop directions for Tri Copters:"Hey Ed, is this a clone of the Paris Board you were talking about?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__31138__Multiwii_and_Megapirate_AIO_Flight_Controller_w_FTDI_ATmega_2560_.html
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giuseppe urso replied to Rick's discussion An electronic set of " trainer wheels " for your drone."Hi, I'm working on something close to this.
Here my progresses http://blog.giuseppeurso.net/low-altitude-hold-auto-takeoff-autolanding-with-hk-v2-1-arduino-sonar/index.html
cheers"
Ed Kirk replied to Rick's discussion Prop directions for Tri Copters:"Hello Adrian, I have tried and really want the APM to work. I have purchased most of the extra stuff and the APM2.5 was looking so promising, I was showing off to my friends and it just went off to the right into a pile of rocks,…"
Adrian Jones replied to Rick's discussion Prop directions for Tri Copters:"Wow thats disapointing especially since I just spent another $150 on osdisplays and external gps units in hopes of getting a good stable tricopter set up. When you talk to the DIY Crew what is thier response? Is the code glitchy? I…"
Ed Kirk replied to Rick's discussion Prop directions for Tri Copters:"Hello Adrian, I have tried the APM1, APM2 and APM2.5 and can't trust them. I have had the same problem as you, I get a number of excellent flights and then they do something wierd. I wished they worked properly all of the time,…"
Adrian Jones replied to Rick's discussion Prop directions for Tri Copters:"Hey Ed, I want to set up my tricoter the way yours is. Would you mind sharing you pid settings? I am running an fpv dream machine with a hobby king KK board on it and I want to add the APM2 so that I can add features like stable hover…"
Jake Stew replied to Rick's discussion An electronic set of " trainer wheels " for your drone."If you're talking about a Roomba... The one I have at least just bumps into things to detect obstacles."
Rick replied to Rick's discussion An electronic set of " trainer wheels " for your drone."Hi Jake,
just thought Id let you know there has been a development on the software situation ( at least regarding calculations and getting things happening ).
I'm till looking for something that will give me a decent range ahead to…"
Rick posted a discussionThe humble Pool Noodle
Just a thought - would a pool noodle ( obviously cut to size - if at all ) make a nice light weight body for a quad copter?I'm thinking a motor with the correct method of securing to the arms, and a simple tray arrangement in the center, and you might just have the makings of what could be a decent sized quad for the budding novice.As far as flexibility goes, obviously the longer the arms the more flex but! -I don't think you would need 2 full length noodles to end up with a quad that was too…See More
Rick replied to Marcos Costa's discussion 18'-20' CW and CCW propellers?"My thoughts exactly! - I haven't found any yet - but BELIEVE ME!....Im ALSO looking!!!
Cheers.."
Rick replied to Marcos Costa's discussion Ardupilot Quad - Circuit board position"Hi there,
I'm relatively new to quads myself but I don't think from a logical perspective that would work.
here's how I figure it....
If the board reads data ( changes in degrees ) from a central position, then no matter which…"
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- About Me:
- I have always had a desire to combine software with flight.
I can remember even as a kid, I'd do things like build plastic models and then include moving landing gear and paint small blubs and insert them to re-create landing lights and NAV lights and connect it all to a wooden base which hid the batteries.
( long time ago now though lol )!
I like to design new aircraft features and love solving problems that are based around aerodynamics.
- Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
- I am new to arduino, but I have a good understanding of computers.
RC aircraft experience? - average, but I am presently learning fixed wing with a lot of mods I design myself.
Im just starting with quads and tri-copter projects.
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- Sydney NSW
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