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Showing posts with label RC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RC. Show all posts
Monday, November 07, 2016
Friday, April 24, 2015
NEW Bird Added to the Fleet
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The Gintrude H7 QUAD-Copter A new and inexpensive Chinese made Nano QUAD Salient Features:
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In the BOX: Moving clockwise the box contained a 2.4ghz Flight Controller, the Gintrude H7 (nano) QUAD-Copter, set of four spare propellers, USB Charging Cable and the instructions which had text so bloody small I almost needed a magnifying glass just to read! |
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Up close and personal. This is a 'Nano' QUAD which means it is quite small. In fact it is so small the bird might qualify as the smallest QUAD-Copter on the market (Google). |
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Night QUAD: H7 showing it's internal LEDs.
... Turned on and waiting to connect to the Flight Controller. First Flight ... was GOOD fun. I have finished my first flight with the NEW Quad and yes, there will be the customary leaning curve to become a proficient flyer. This little QUAD is NOT like it's more expensive and larger brethren insofar as it's NOT an autonomous ($1000.00+) QUAD-Copter. Within the Gintrude H7 there are NO electronic "smarts" such as GPS to keep the bird stable and in position without any controller input. Even after proper 'trim' setup you pretty much have to be on the sticks all the time due to left/right and forward/back drifting. In short YOU have to actually FLY this QUAD ... but that's NOT a BAD thing, I like to fly and is the reason why I love the hobby. It's all in a name "RC-Flight, the ART of flying." Towards becoming a proficient flyer with the H7 Quad "Practice makes perfect." Actually to be more accurate better to say "Perfect practice makes perfect (Google)"... H7 Quad Take off H7 Quad Take off - Slow motion |
Review:
- RC-Groups.com: Featuring an excellent tear-down of the Gin/Eachine H7
Monday, February 09, 2015
Inside a Customized ALIGN Trex 450 RC Helicopter
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Helicopter's canopy see-through look edited within 'Paintshop Pro X4' photo-editor
... Larger View in browser
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Saturday, December 28, 2013
RC Helicopters at my Flickr
As opposed to a direct link this is how Flickr would like us to share our photographs.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
3D Project: RC Heliopters
Free-viewing 3DTo view this type of 3D image typically 3D glasses (Stereoscope) are preferred but it might surprise one to know we can also view them in 3D without special hardware simply by crossing our eyes.
Viewing oh natural ...
- It might help to click on the above image to view it larger and without any distractions.
- View the image at a comfortable distance
- Gently cross your eyes until you see four images instead of two
- Now relax the view so the images come together into three images
- Concentrate on the middle image and try to lock in the 3D view.
- When you do see the image in 3D (it takes practice) you should be able to move your view looking at the details.
Practice viewing with 3D samples
Update:
MSHeli PRÔTOS
... Nikon D90 with 85mm - 1.3sec @ f18
... Image sizes 100% or 85%
ALIGN Trex 450
... Nikon D90 with 85mm - 1.3sec @ f18
... Image sizes 100% or 85%
The Fleet
... GAUI ep255, PRÔTOS and ALIGN Trex 450
Related:
- Stereo Photography 3D in the Digital Era: 3D, the history and creating.
- Poppy turns your iPhone into an easy-to-use 3D Camera and Display
- Photo Magic, 3D Photography
- DIY: Making a Stereoscope - Google Images
- Researchers Develop a Method for Taking 3D Photos with a Single Static Lens
- Mirror and Prism Methods for 3d Macro Photography
- Super Simple Effect Makes Regular GIFs or Photos Seem Three Dimensional
Monday, June 17, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
The Bell UH-1 Project is Alive and Kicking Butt
For quite sometime my scale UH-1 had been on the back burner for near 5 months, maybe more, probably more. The reason for this long hiatus was in part due to lack of funds to buy a suitable 3-Axis Gyro this helicopter desperately needed for a successful and stable flight. Finding the funding certainly was the issue but generally speaking this type of hardware can be quite expensive. Also 'safety' being an important concern if not the most important thus it was in my best interest to buy electronics that are not only well made but I was also looking for equipment that was well respected with a proven track record.
The Fly by Wire (Wiki) ...
My long absence, my self imposed RC drought finally over I'm bringing my Huey back into the limelight with the purchase of a new 'used' Mikado Mini V-Bar, a Virtual Flybar System. I'm expecting it's delivery within the next few weeks.
Upon receiving my Mini V-Bar I will document it's installation, the mechanical, electronic setup and the maiden (test) flight of my Vietnam War era helicopter, my Bell UH-1 'HUEY' Medivac.More information:
- Information and Support: Mini V-Bar at VStabi
- Bell UH-1, Huey: Manufactured by www.HeliArtist.com
Related:
- Bell UH-1 Scale Helicopter Build, w00d's Photo Muse
- Bell UH-1 at my PhotoBucket
Image (left): TRex 450 Skeleton
The airframe used inside the UH-1 Scale Body
... but minus the QUARK Gyro, Main Rotor and Tail Assembly.
Update: Feb 22, 2013
... My Mini V-Bar arrived today. Next 'update' will be the installation and setup.
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| Mikado Mini V-Bar v5.0 |
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| Setup Software |
Friday, January 18, 2013
ALIGN TRex 450
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| ALIGN TRex 450SA in Fancy Dress, CanoMod Custom Canopy |
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| Artistic License with Paintshop Pro X4 Ultimate (Corel) |
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| Related SHOT of my PRÔTOS 500 |
Monday, December 10, 2012
LSD-NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
Low Self Discharge (LSD) are an improved type of NiMH rechargeable battery introduced in 2005 and are the only type of battery I will use. Here's why, given the self discharge rate of conventional NiMH Batteries (let's call them old tech) being unacceptable I've found the following brands will meet my needs. Therefor needing batteries that are ready to go at a moments notice I found on average LSDs will have a longer shelf life as they will retain most of their stored capacity by year end giving approximately 1500 re-charge cycles or more. The 'eneloop' brand are claimed to hold their charge for 5 years with 1,800 cycles. LSD rechargables are also available in Triple-A (AAA) sizes.
According to a battery tutorial from photo tuts+ "Conventional NiMH batteries at the approximate capacity loss of 10% after the first 24hrs and 1% per day after will loose just over ½ of their capacity by month's end." This is why Conventional NiMH rechargeable batteries are unsuitable for powering clocks, TV remotes or any device where it's batteries are expected to last a long time. Conventional (old tech) NiMH rechargeable batteries simply self-drain too fast.
Quote: Low Self Discharge (Wikipedia) NiMH are "a new type of nickel–metal hydride cell (the low self-discharge nickel-metal hydride battery, LSD NiMH) was introduced in 2005 that reduces self-discharge and therefore lengthens shelf life. By using an improved electrode separator and improved positive electrode, manufacturers claim the cells retain 70% to 85% of their capacity after one year when stored at 20 °C (68 °F). These cells are marketed as "hybrid", "ready-to-use" or "pre-charged" rechargeables. Standard NiMH batteries may lose half their charge in the same time period. Retention of charge depends a lot on the battery's impedance or internal resistance (the lower the better), and on the size of the battery as well as the mAh rating. Besides the longer shelf life, they are otherwise similar to traditional NiMH batteries of equivalent capacity and can be charged in typical NiMH chargers"
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| Longer storage with LSD rechargables |
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Four popular Low Self Discharge (LSD) Rechargeable Batteries ... in order of appearance
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| SONY CycleEnergy: AA, NiMH, 2000 mAh |
- Batteries: Learning to buy and use them wisely ~ photo tuts+
- The Best AA Battery for Flash ~ slrlounge.com
- NiMH Low-Self-Discharge - Wikipedia
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Friday, September 07, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
ALIGN Trex 450, Modified
'Modified' mean's this helicopter had so many 'third party' upgrades there is hardly any parts left that are made by ALIGN themselves. This heli had so many upgrades I can't call this bird an ALIGN?
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| Trex 450 and it's LED Navigation Lights |
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Scale Helicopter, the Bell UH-1 Huey
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| HeliArtist - BELL UH1 Huey
Ready for the first TEST Flight but unfortunately this test didn't go to plan. I found the bird needed a 3-Axis GYRO for stabilization. Current status: A work in progress until the electronic stabilization is purchased. An alternate option would be to install the Trex 450 Main Rotor with it's Fly-bar stabilization.
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| Tail Riser: The problematic plastic idler pulleys replaced with steel bearings |
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| Sullivan Pushrod - Checking the FIT, correct length and operation |
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| The Sullivnan connection |
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LED wiring and testing.
Wiring to be routed inside the body |
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| Scale Main Rotor Head |
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Trex 450 Skeleton for the UH1: Showing the Tail Riser assembly and the Scale Main Rotor Head. Also shown the Spartan QUARK, ICE50 ESC, 3 x Servo placements |
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Shopping for the UH1, Digital Pitch Gauge, Bubble Level, TRex Pro Tail Grips and Hub, TRex Pro Bell-Crank and Slider, KDE Direct Series V2 Tail Upgrade |
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| Kit contents but not shown here is the 'Tail Riser' assembly |
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| ALIGN TRex 450sa plastic Tail Casing will be used. Note, the stock casing came standard with a plastic Drive Pulley which I have replaced with a CNC version shown here |
Video: MKS DS95 © MKS | |
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| Bell UH1 Huey Update: The Bell UH1 Project is Alive and Kicking Butt |
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