Recent content by Fred Flintstone

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    Opto esc

    Interesting explanation.. I just built my first brushless setup - a Diatone ET150 and I used Multistar 10a OPTO escs. I have a Flip32 FC. I was able to hook up the signal wire from the ESC to the FC and I grounded the other signal wire. Everything seems to work, however I was not able to flash...
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    Do You Use FPV Goggles?

    I'm looking at a first set of fpv goggles. I had my first experience flying fpv and love it. I'm into the micros, just racing around. No photography. I'm about ready to pull the trigger on the SkyZone SKy-02 goggle. It has the diversity antennas and built in dvr, plus front camera built into the...
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    Custom Micro build - CF help

    I just put together a little micro racer. Its a work in progress and may end up with a fpv setup. Unfortunately, I got it put together and because of the weather haven't had a whole lot of outdoor air time yet. I was going to put together a build thread, but there really isn't many parts. Its a...
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    Dromida Ominus accessory options/questions.

    I have a few NanoTech 1s batteries and they do seem to pack a punch compared to my other batteries.. Not sure if it will fit in the Dromida. As for chargers, not sure if the 2+s chargers will charge a 1s battery. I bought a Hitec X4 charger for my 1s batteries and am very happy. I don't have any...
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    Blade Nano QX headlights

    Just got done with some outside flying.. not sure if my batteries are going bad or something drawing too much. I'm down to 45 sec on 150 & 160 25c batteries. I've played around with different resistors on the led's and it didn't make a difference. When I check the voltage on the charger, they...
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    Blade Nano QX headlights

    Thanks. Thats the whole reason I started out with the lights.. Can't see what its doing when it gets a bit away from you. I've been tinkering a bit more with it. The 5mm leds on the front were too big. I used the same holders and hot glued in 3mm leds. Much more reasonable. I also found digging...
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    Prop sizing

    Is there any info on different props for different motors, weights, etc. I've seen 2 blade and 3 blade props on the same type of machines. Whats the difference between props? I know the part # has something to do with the size of the prop, but not sure what the numbers mean. I think it would be...
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    Blade Nano QX headlights

    I love the little Blade Nano QX, but it doesn't have lights and my eyes have trouble seeing the colored props. I also like flying outside at night. I've seen a few mods where guys put led's under the prop, but I wanted something different. I wanted headlights to be able to tell if its coming at...
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    So you've got a new drone.....

    I'm having a blast with the micros. Just ordered parts to build my first. I'll post a build thread it as I go along in the Micro group.
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    prop question

    What brand/model or any other info would be helpful - indoor flyer, outdoor flyer, etc. A few quick things to check that I've run into - Fuzz wrapped around the motor shaft. Remove the props one at a time and check for hair, fuzz or anything wrapped around the shaft. the littlest bit of fuzz...
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    So you've got a new drone.....

    Here is some advice from a newbie to this hobby - Things I've learned over the past month - My experience is limited to house flyers, so this is geared towards these little machines. This is in no particular order.. 1. Don't leave your machine or batteries charging unattended. When the charge...
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    Frame Shapes

    Thanks.. That makes sense.
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    Frame Shapes

    I'm looking at building a micro quad.. I've seen X frames, H Frames and some others in between. Are there advantages, disadvantages to the different frame styles or is it mostly looks? I'm specifically looking at the Carbon Fiber H frame on Multi-Motors website. I'm a beginner level pilot. I may...
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    Mini quads

    Thanks for the offer Bart.. I'm going to be up in Randolph tomorrow. Sundays are tough. I'm off the week after Christmas.. Definitely want to meet up.
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    Mini quads

    Thats some pretty cool stuff. I didn't look through the whole thread yet, but I'm going to.. Is the BT logging something that everyone does or are you a tinkerer? I've seen some info about programming the FC, but not sure how often it tweaked or monitored.
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