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Posted by crystal garris on March 23, 2013 at 8:09am

hear is what's happening next-

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this is a conceptual model. next come aerodynamic refinements then comes the structural  design.  

I have been working on a 2 axis 360 degree constant rotation gimbal to go along with the new fuselage. I plane to start an open source progect for the gimbal its self I was thinking about calling it "open gimbal"

It will use common servos with a constant rotation hack and 12bit magnetic encoders and $15 slip rings.

here is an example of the servo and encoder in action.

stop by hobbyuav.com for all the latest info on the techpod.

Tags: drone, fpv, hobbyuav, techpod, uav
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  • Austin Laws April 8, 2013 at 11:48am
    Point made lol super strong bud. Can't wait for this to be available .
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    crystal garris March 26, 2013 at 8:44pm

    you cab add laminate material stiffen it some. The wing is plenty strong.

  • Austin Laws March 26, 2013 at 1:31pm
    Thanks Wayne very excited lol. Could the wings be glassed, just for extra strength?
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    crystal garris March 26, 2013 at 8:51am

    @Marcelo

    Nice airplane! the chin turret I think would be awesome on an airplane. How did it fly? have an  flight video?

    @Austin,

    Thanks I will keep you updated.

  • Austin Laws March 26, 2013 at 4:52am
    Thanks Wayne looking forward to this new model is wot I would. Combine a glider with fpv. Looks amazing. Thanks for the update too.
  • Drone Nerd March 25, 2013 at 2:47pm

     

    Hey Wayne,

    Nextpod is very similar at my 2010 project, that I've builded in 2012.

    Look:

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    crystal garris March 25, 2013 at 2:29pm

    oops bad math. ya 2.66 meters.

    Cost and due date TBA

    I still gotta work my day job so don't expect it for a while.

  • Austin Laws March 25, 2013 at 12:00pm
    Also how much will the new upgraded fuselage be? And when is the new model due? Thanks Austin.
  • Austin Laws March 25, 2013 at 11:54am
    Oh right think ur maths is off slightly 105 inch is 2.66 metres. But do u have a link to the new model Wayne? Love the design it will be a lot better than my 3 metre ASW 19 glider!
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    crystal garris March 25, 2013 at 8:48am

    105 inches or 3.8 meters wing span. You can order the techpod today and when the new fuselage comes out you can upgrade to it.

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