This mod is to protect the wing over time when taking the wings on and off.We had to build a guide for the cutting tube, as seen below.
The bottom washer has the blind nut on it. Didn't take a picture of it. If you really need to see it, I will take a
James
Here is a sketch of the basic CO2 parachute deployment scheme. Just tossing it around for ideas.
This is my first attempt with Google Sketch...pretty lacking!
Read more…Hate to ask a dumb question here but when setting up a flying wing using an APM 2 the Wiki states to plug in your ailerons to Outputs 1 & 2 and the APM will do the mixing after checking the box in the mission planner but do I still set my radio up as
Read more…Just wondering what the rest of the X8 builders are using for glue when assembling your X8? Are most using stock China glue or something like Gorilla glue?
Any issues with using the stock glue?
Thanks.
Read more…I spun in my X8 yesterday while in auto mode. I had just crossed a fix and the plane started a turn and snap, I was spinning. I tried full direction travel in all four corners, and with power a few times. Nothing seemed to stop it. It was only slight
Read more…Good morning to all those x8ers out there. I've had my X8 for a few months now and it is unfortunately still in the box. I still need to order the motor, prop, and possibly batteries for it. What are thosse out there who have it flying using for t
Read more…I know there are now several sites that are claiming they carry the X-8 in both white EPO and black. I also saw a site that was selling a 3rd model covered in the carbon fiber wrap.
Just wondering from everyone's experience who or were the best most
Read more…Hi,
As I plan to also fly at night, I have been googling for NAV/AC lights and found those ones which look very good. Also, the manufacturer sits in Europe which is always nice if you do so yourself :).
I was emailing them about usage of their products
Read more…Hi all,
I'm pretty new to DIY Drones but not to the topic itself, although I don't have any practical R/C hobby experience. I also now kinda "defected" from the multi-rotor world to here 
. Why?
Well, that's what I wrote to my personal blog about it:
Hi All
Just thought I would share my build mods of my x8, there are many build threads on the web, so I only want to share places where I deviated from the standard build. Just a few cool-ish ideas that Gustav and I came up with.
Please feel free to sh
Read more…Do you guys have the chance to tune-up the X8 for the Arduplane PIDs and parameters?
Can you share the configuration data/parameter?
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