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Software engineer for train and power plant simulation company


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

Started with a x-Ufo, then want to have something more open source


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Sylvain commented on AdrienB's blog post Fun with collision-resistant drones
"OK, so hot glue will also work pretty well. Just need to make a frame to hold all rod in place."
Jul 30, 2015
Sylvain commented on AdrienB's blog post Fun with collision-resistant drones
"Hi, 
I am currently bulding one of those and I was wondering where I could find the plastic connectors  which connect the rod of the outter cage? because I cannot figure how to build those, I assume there are probably something already existing…"
Jul 30, 2015
Sylvain commented on polak74's blog post Like a TBS Discovery Pro
"Hello Polak74, really nice job.
I have a custom servo drived gimbal on my discover, and it weight only 70g including servos.
 I was also looking for a cheaper brushless gimbal and your work inspired me, so I ordered also a "cheap" brushless…"
Nov 1, 2013
Sylvain commented on Acorn's blog post My Bixler Build - Part One
"totally aggree with Michael.
I also bought a ARF Bixler2, I would really have prefered it was not already stuck.
But it is a great plane anyway"
May 1, 2013
Sylvain commented on Gary McCray's blog post GoPro Hero 3 Cameras for Planes and Copters, Mounts, Setups, Experiences and the Good and the Bad.
"Thanck you Josh, that was what I was afraid of. The Gopro2 already had this issue but few peoples are aware. It and when I mentionned it most users and seller in shops told me it was the Video transmitter or I was wrong...
Do you know if the Gopro 3…"
Jan 2, 2013
Sylvain commented on Gary McCray's blog post GoPro Hero 3 Cameras for Planes and Copters, Mounts, Setups, Experiences and the Good and the Bad.
"Hi, I experienced the GOPRO 2 for FPV, connected to a 5.8Ghz videotransmitter.But the Gopro live feed induce a 1/4secondes delay.

Do you test the Compoisite video feed on the GOPRO3 to check if the Delay was still here?"
Dec 17, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"It's OK, I thaught of that and double check the prop orientation.
Anywa I ordered a New motor, prop and prop adapter, so I will make the modification one step ata time and be able to idenfy the weakest item..."
Sep 16, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"Yes the prop adapter is not drilled straight !! But I don't think this cause the lack of thrust.
You are wright, I just tried to set the motor mount upsidedown and the prop touch the fuselage. So I think I will have ti play with the CG to improve…"
Sep 15, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"The flight caracteristic are not that good, it goes up when I add some throttle ... :("
Sep 15, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
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Sep 15, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"Comment by Sylvain just nowDelete Comment
Hi,
I removed the motor mount to change the motor because I am one of the unlucky guy who gets a power less motor. Then I noticed the motor mount was not symetrical, mine was installed in such way the motor…"
Sep 15, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"OK,
But what do you put in the nose??"
Aug 28, 2012
Sylvain commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Bixler 2 available now. Hobbyking promises better flight times
"Hi.
Nice Setup james!
I have 2 questions:

1./ About the fuselage. It is obviously made of 2 half parts. Do they come already glued? is it easy to split it in two??
Would be much easier to work with the 2 parts instead of the whole fuselage.

2./ In…"
Aug 27, 2012
Sylvain commented on kitegruppe's blog post FPV Village
"Why did you crashed ??"
Jul 20, 2012
Sylvain replied to Sylvain's discussion X-3D Funpilot :
"I modified the Camera foam attachement, now I can pu the gopro or an old 6grams CCD camera when recording is not necessary. The foam include now the 5.8Ghz Video transmitter, and the receiver antennas are vertical to improve range. On of the antenna…"
Jul 9, 2012
Sylvain replied to Lukas Holoubek's discussion How to diagnose ESC failure
"Hi 
I had a similar issue with a Multiplex controler:
When powered it just beep and was not powering the motor. It was following a disconnection of the battery while in setup mode, setup was not complete.
To "Reset" it I had to power the ESC with a…"
Jun 13, 2012
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