Radio control nuts - Page 102

FPGT72 · 01-11-2013, 03:51 AM

Too cool....I do miss it quite a bit, I have tried to go back several times....each time, just not enjoyable.

JanB · 01-11-2013, 03:54 AM

I recently felt the itch to build something I always wanted as a child: a wooden RC-Glider.

thats a lot of unprepared wood:

The first steps were easy, though:

Looking forward to build some more during the cold winter evenings ahead.

DakarNick · 01-11-2013, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saget

Just finished a complete rebuild of the hexcopter I posted a few pages back.

Say, Saget, how much would you charge for a complete hexacopter as you have yours set up?

Saget · 01-11-2013, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DakarNick

Say, Saget, how much would you charge for a complete hexacopter as you have yours set up?

Well, let's see.... I have a little over $400 into it, plus a whole lot of time getting it right. Now that I know how to do it, it wouldn't take nearly as many man-hours to build another. I suppose if I was to sell them and actually make a buck, they'd probably have to go for $800 or more for a bind-n-fly replica (without the camera). That's way more than most hobbyists will want to spend.

Although... lots of 3D heli flyers out there are spending a whole lot more than that. Something to think about I guess.

XR650L_Dave · 01-11-2013, 05:43 PM

Will a hex stay up if one motor goes out?

I imagine the stabilization system might even do it automatically without special programming..

Saget · 01-11-2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XR650L_Dave

Will a hex stay up if one motor goes out?

I imagine the stabilization system might even do it automatically without special programming..

Yes, you are correct.

anonny · 01-11-2013, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanB

I recently felt the itch to build something I always wanted as a child: a wooden RC-Glider.

Good stuff, I absolutely love flying RC gliders... almost as good as the real thing.

Hay Ewe · 01-13-2013, 04:17 PM

Wanted one of these for a while but didnt want one that much to go out and find one. Was in the Tamiya store in Singapore on saturday and saw the body shells, they had the kit as well.
Went back yesterday and brought it!
The kit comes with a clear body shell but I also brought a pre-painted one as well. It also has the lights installed!

Body shells are SIN$135

I have a Bigwig that is mostly complete, needs radio kit and motor and I have a Supershot that is also mostly complete.
This will wait for a while ....

Hay Ewe

DakarNick · 01-21-2013, 02:49 PM

Thanks, Saget. I understand the costs involved. I guess the reason I don't build my own is I don't know what I'm doing, as far as controller, properly sizing the motors, etc.

I've been checking out the DJI quad.

Saget · 01-21-2013, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DakarNick

Thanks, Saget. I understand the costs involved. I guess the reason I don't build my own is I don't know what I'm doing, as far as controller, properly sizing the motors, etc.

I've been checking out the DJI quad.

I hear ya, I don't know what I'm doing either!! That's why it took me so long. But hey, I figured it out along the way. I suppose a good way to cut the cost significantly would be to sell them in kit form. There could be an airframe kit for those who want to choose their own electronics. Then an electronics kit with everything I used, along with instructions.

Something else to think about, I guess.

DakarNick · 01-21-2013, 08:24 PM

I hear ya! It takes a lot of trial and error, I'm sure. I still don't even know how some of these controllers work. Which are you using?

I'm on rcgroups.com right now shopping for a quad for FPV/video :)

Saget · 01-21-2013, 08:59 PM

I'm using the KK2 board from Hobby King.

DakarNick · 01-22-2013, 06:33 AM

Sweet. I found this one on RC Groups, an HT-FPV. Needs a flight controller, receiver, and battery. $270 for frame, motors, ESCs, all soldering done.

Saget · 01-22-2013, 06:58 AM

That would be a good way to get started without having to spend an excessive amount of time on it. Add another $75 or so for a controller, Rx, and battery and you're in the air.

DakarNick · 01-22-2013, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saget

That would be a good way to get started without having to spend an excessive amount of time on it. Add another $75 or so for a controller, Rx, and battery and you're in the air.

Eaxactly! I found this http://www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo...65&productname which is what the seller used on it.

I have a Rx and battery. Plus, it's made for PFV and has a Go Pro tray on it already.

Hmmm

01-11-2013, 03:51 AM	#1516
FPGT72 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Kingsville MO Oddometer: 3,960	Too cool....I do miss it quite a bit, I have tried to go back several times....each time, just not enjoyable. __________________ [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant' is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist[/FONT]

01-11-2013, 03:54 AM	#1517
JanB Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Earth-Europe-Germany-Stuttgart Oddometer: 212	I recently felt the itch to build something I always wanted as a child: a wooden RC-Glider. thats a lot of unprepared wood: The first steps were easy, though: Looking forward to build some more during the cold winter evenings ahead. __________________ 2004 KTM 950 - now 950 S, 1998 Yamaha WR 400 F, 1988 KLR650A JanB screwed with this post 01-11-2013 at 04:10 AM

01-11-2013, 05:43 PM	#1520
XR650L_Dave Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Near Cortland NY Oddometer: 3,077	Will a hex stay up if one motor goes out? I imagine the stabilization system might even do it automatically without special programming.. __________________ ---->>Thanks for the rotor, guys!<<----

01-13-2013, 04:17 PM	#1523
Hay Ewe Just a Wannabe Joined: Jul 2005 Location: FNQ - AUS Oddometer: 1,404	Wanted one of these for a while but didnt want one that much to go out and find one. Was in the Tamiya store in Singapore on saturday and saw the body shells, they had the kit as well. Went back yesterday and brought it! The kit comes with a clear body shell but I also brought a pre-painted one as well. It also has the lights installed! Body shells are SIN$135 I have a Bigwig that is mostly complete, needs radio kit and motor and I have a Supershot that is also mostly complete. This will wait for a while .... Hay Ewe __________________ Plan the Day, Fill the Day, be Rewarded by the Day. Moments before you die, your life will flash before your eyes - make sure the film is worth watching - my Grandad - Preparation + Opportunity = Luck

01-21-2013, 02:49 PM	#1524
DakarNick Swabee Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Parker, Colorado Oddometer: 5,516	Thanks, Saget. I understand the costs involved. I guess the reason I don't build my own is I don't know what I'm doing, as far as controller, properly sizing the motors, etc. I've been checking out the DJI quad. __________________ 06 KTM 950 Adventure S 08 Dodge 2500, QC Shortbed, Cummins 6-speed auto, Big Horn

01-21-2013, 08:24 PM	#1526
DakarNick Swabee Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Parker, Colorado Oddometer: 5,516	I hear ya! It takes a lot of trial and error, I'm sure. I still don't even know how some of these controllers work. Which are you using? I'm on rcgroups.com right now shopping for a quad for FPV/video :) __________________ 06 KTM 950 Adventure S 08 Dodge 2500, QC Shortbed, Cummins 6-speed auto, Big Horn

01-21-2013, 08:59 PM	#1527
Saget Not quite a full house Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere near Seattle Oddometer: 389	I'm using the KK2 board from Hobby King. __________________ _______________________________ http://gbergimages.smugmug.com Saget's Rides: 2008 Kaw Connie14 2005 Kaw KLR650 2003 Hon CRF450R

01-22-2013, 06:33 AM	#1528
DakarNick Swabee Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Parker, Colorado Oddometer: 5,516	Sweet. I found this one on RC Groups, an HT-FPV. Needs a flight controller, receiver, and battery. $270 for frame, motors, ESCs, all soldering done. __________________ 06 KTM 950 Adventure S 08 Dodge 2500, QC Shortbed, Cummins 6-speed auto, Big Horn

01-22-2013, 06:58 AM	#1529
Saget Not quite a full house Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Somewhere near Seattle Oddometer: 389	That would be a good way to get started without having to spend an excessive amount of time on it. Add another $75 or so for a controller, Rx, and battery and you're in the air. __________________ _______________________________ http://gbergimages.smugmug.com Saget's Rides: 2008 Kaw Connie14 2005 Kaw KLR650 2003 Hon CRF450R

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