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brett binnekade commented on brett binnekade's blog post Skwalker X8 catapult
"Guys for more info and pics please go to my thread on RC groups. Link is in the first post.

What bungee cord are you using. I used latex tubing from a local medical supplier. It is capable of storing a lot more energy than standard bungee. The…"
Mar 18, 2013
brett binnekade commented on brett binnekade's blog post Skwalker X8 catapult
"That looks awesome Richard! thanks for sharing your build. Will you be lauching an X8 too? very keen to see it launch!"
Mar 8, 2013
brett binnekade commented on brett binnekade's blog post Skwalker X8 catapult
"Chad, there is a link on the blog post to my build thread."
Feb 17, 2013
brett binnekade posted a blog post
Bruce from RC Model Reviews has some very interesting points on this topic and he mentions something about him developing something for FPV models to detect full scale aircraft.If you fly any type of RC model airplane then you ought to be concerned…
Feb 14, 2013
brett binnekade commented on brett binnekade's blog post Skwalker X8 catapult
"Thanks Andrew. As far as I can remember I'm logging everything possible so I will have look at the logs. Else I will make sure it's logging next launch."
Feb 2, 2013
brett binnekade commented on brett binnekade's blog post Skwalker X8 catapult
"Thanks guys. Peter, please post pics when you are done =)"
Feb 1, 2013
brett binnekade posted a blog post
With the amount of equipment in my X8 is on the increase, so is the weight. Its becoming very difficult and somewhat dangerous to hand launch.  Iv decided to build a catapult. I dont like the idea of a bungee launcher because of the amount of flat…
Feb 1, 2013
brett binnekade replied to brett binnekade's discussion Why is my CLI doing this?
"still the same problem. is it still necessary to move the switch in order to connect to the terminal? 
I have tried both positions but maybe my switch is broken."
Sep 25, 2012
brett binnekade commented on Sandro Benigno's blog post Why FRSky CPPM signal is so disappointing. [UPDATED]
"This is a bit disappointing. However, FRSKY is one of the ONLY companies out their that listen to their customers so I'm sure they will make the change if we ask. which I'm sure a lot of people have done already."
Sep 25, 2012
brett binnekade replied to brett binnekade's discussion Why is my CLI doing this?
"Im still having problems with this guys.
I only use USB and I hit 3 times on start up but still get the same screen.
can anyone shed some light here?"
Sep 24, 2012
brett binnekade replied to Andrew Tridgell's discussion ArduPlane 2.63 released
"Hey guys

Something a bit off topic. I cant seem to get the CLI going. when I click on terminal in the MP and hit enter 3 times nothing happens. I try again and again but nothing. Just a whole bunch of text starts to fill the terminal display.

Its…"
Sep 19, 2012
brett binnekade replied to Andrew Tridgell's discussion ArduPlane 2.61 released
"I just uploaded v2.61 to my APM1 and for some reason it cant see the gps. the RED(c) light on the APM1 doesnt flash or go solid or anything. only the yellow light is on solid. The blue light on the gps itself goes solid to show it has a lock.

Also…"
Sep 11, 2012
brett binnekade replied to brett binnekade's discussion Why is my CLI doing this?
"Do you have to push enter 3 times as soon as you click on the terminal tab? it takes about a split second after I click on the tab to start writing garbage and I push enter 3 times and it keeps on doing it."
Jul 31, 2012
brett binnekade posted a discussion
My CLI keeps doing this. Doesnt matter what position the switch is in. I havnt used the CLI in a few months so Im probably missing something.
Jul 31, 2012
brett binnekade posted a discussion
Hey guysJust got the APM 2 for my quad so Im putting my APM 1 into my bixler. I cant seem to find the Config files for the bixler.Can anyone help me out here?Thanks
Jul 9, 2012
brett binnekade commented on brett binnekade's blog post My "indestructible" quadcopter Build
"Thanks for all the compliments =)
 
@Ellison chan- Main reason for using nylon nuts and bolts throughout was to create failure points. its cheap and easy to just replace nuts and bolts. The way the frame is designed also makes it possible to take…"
Nov 11, 2011
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