About

Gender

Male


Location

Hermann, MO


About Me:

Have always been into boats and cool gadgets. Was into robots for many years, then RC airplanes for a year and a half, now I want to make robot airplanes. Seems the next logical step.


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

www.youtube.com/user/rcFFBloodyMicks


Hometown:

Hermann, MO


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Tim McMahan replied to Tim McMahan's discussion Flite Fest 2014
"Kickstarter update.   Flite test reached their goal in 3 HOURS!!!!  So seriously, who's going??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTja7jY8UEk"
May 1, 2014
Tim McMahan posted a discussion
   I'm sure I'm not the only one that caught the Flite Test video a few days ago about "Flite Fest".   Is anyone going??  I'm looking into driving 9hours to be there with a carload of RC gear, and would REALLY like to see some Drones!   Maybe…
Apr 30, 2014
Tim McMahan replied to Tim McMahan's discussion Turnigy 9XR virtual 3rd stick
"That's exactly what its saying.  Or you could map the other stick, or both sticks for that matter."
Mar 6, 2014
Tim McMahan posted a discussion
My flight buddy Jon had a great idea on using the APM with the 9XR to be able to pan/tilt with the same stick that you normally drive with.  It would only work while the APM is flying, but its a pretty simple setup. http://youtu.be/sASY__yLxD0 
Mar 6, 2014
Tim McMahan left a comment on ArduPlane User Group
"Geofencing = uncrashable mode??  So, I just got my APM 2.5 up and running.  So far, I have used Stabilize, Training, and Loiter.  And it was awesome!  I have some kids AND friends that would like to learn to fly.  I can't help but notice that…"
Jan 16, 2014
Tim McMahan posted a discussion
I got this for my ORIGINAL Ardupilot, now known as "Legacy", but never got it all together.  I have the controller, and two sensors, plus cabling.  $35.00 shipped in the lower 48 US.  Still have original box and directionsPM me for pics or more…
Jan 7, 2014
Tim McMahan replied to Marty Mar's discussion Twin Boom Pusher Prop UAVs anyone?????
Dec 19, 2013
Tim McMahan commented on Chris Anderson's blog post "The bad robots are coming"
"   This is no different than "guns don't kill people, PEOPLE kill people."  Someone has to take the tech and steer it towards some evil end.  You can use a gun to get food, to defend yourself against evil does, OR.... to knock off a liquor store.  I…"
Aug 18, 2011
Tim McMahan posted a blog post
A report on my images of local flooding. I haven't gotten an autopilot up and running yet, but am about to install auto-stabilization.  Even with the footage I got, the local web news site was happy to get it. Video here.
Jul 6, 2011
Tim McMahan commented on Jordi Muñoz's blog post How to boost your 2.4Ghz Spektrum/JR Transmitter signal!
"I think I might have FRIED my amp.  :(  Is there any way to test it and see??
 
Tim
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Apr 22, 2011
Tim McMahan replied to Cong Do's discussion Help me to completed my scratchbuilt twinboom!!!
"Glad to hear about another Twin boom. I'm now workinig on a Version 2. Ii fly on on a JR 6channel rig, converted with a Coraona hack module so I can select 2.4 OR 72mhz. It flies great on either one. The thing to keep in mind is
1- How many channels…"
Sep 10, 2010
Tim McMahan commented on Brian's blog post Voyage of Discovery - (Great Finds) Sky Fly Max & other Everyday Stuff to Make Good Parts
Jul 29, 2010
Tim McMahan commented on Brian's blog post Voyage of Discovery - (Great Finds) Sky Fly Max & other Everyday Stuff to Make Good Parts
"My Dutch buddy Jacques uses fast food drink cups on his EDF exhaust. :) I love this stuff!!!"
Jul 29, 2010
Tim McMahan replied to Tim McMahan's discussion Scratchbuilt twin boom
"Ok, I'm such dork. First off, I really like your mount idea with the aluminum tube. 2nd, we haven't exactly been using just "carbon fiber tubing". We've been using .260 CF tubing with a threaded hole in one end already. Arrow shafts!! they have an…"
Jul 5, 2010
Tim McMahan replied to Tim McMahan's discussion Scratchbuilt twin boom
"Dave Buckley, where do I begin!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I'm not a smooth talker, so we'll leave it with all caps and repetition, LOL! Those models are AMAZING!!
I'm really glad you took a liking to the KF airfoils. Everyone should. I…"
Jul 4, 2010
Tim McMahan commented on CrashingDutchman's blog post Cheap keychain camera
May 18, 2010
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