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Hey guys, Several weeks ago I crashed my CC bird. Since that time, I didn't check the Lipo on it. I checked it today and it had an impact when crashed. I'm not sure to use it or not. Here are some pics: Would you use it? That's Turnigy 3S 2200 mAh (20-30C)

Hello everyone, Recently I've asked a question about the reliability of some alternative motors like RC Timer, KDA. http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?778-Alternative-and-or-cheap-motor-options Thanks to Matt, I've confidence in trying these alternative motors. I purchased 4 RC...

Custom Aluminium Dome Protector Hello everyone, My simple electronics protector, made by 2mm aluminium. It fits to MK and Droidworx frames easily with a screw. I can say it's quite solid. I need the third brick for better protection. It weights around 100 grams. It was just a test...

Hey guys, Anyone tried this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxKOCP8-ZUM

Hello everyone, I own Graupner MX-22 and Spektrum DX8 transmitters. I replaced the batteries with Lipo versions. For Graupner MX-22 I bought this one: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6955 For Spektrum DX8...

Hello everyone, I'm looking for used camera gimbal, it can be AV200, AV130 (with 360 pan kit) or any other camera mount systems compatible with either MK frames or Droidworx frames. It can be used, brand new. I can pay with paypal. Thanks.

Hello everyone, When we talk about quality motors, several brands come to mind like: * AXi * Pulso * Avroto etc. Avroto and Pulso motors are cheaper when compared to AXi. I've never tried Avroto, but as far as I've read, users are quite happy with the quality. What about the...

Hello everyone, I know the majority has MK electronics, several members are using Hoverfly. What about Arducopter? Anyone flying ArduCopter? I'd like to hear cons & pros compared to MK and HoverFly. http://code.google.com/p/arducopter/wiki/ArduCopter

Hello everyone, I want to be short and clear :) I'm gonna shoot videos with my babies (QuadroXL and AD6-HL) and it's time to pick-up a camera mount. After reading Ken's post about averticalview camera mount, I'm considering it...

Hello everyone, I had my first big crash today. I was flying my droidworx AD6-HL for a couple of times. and I was quite confident with controlling it. I changed the batteries with the new recharged one and went out to fly it again. There was no wind outside. After landing off, it...

One small guide for newbies like me. After building my Quadro XL kit without problems, I started building Hexa setup with Droidworx AD6-HL frame. I soldered 6 of BL-Ctrl 2.0 to power distribution board and checked all the connections with multimeter if there's a short circuit or not. I...

Hey guys, I'm not a Hoverfly user but they have some great videos which I should admit these are the best I've seen so far. Check them out at: http://www.hoverflytech.com/video-tutorials.html Especially for those who are very new to soldering, I recommend this video...

Hello everyone, I got my Quadro XL kit from mikrokopter.de. I unpacked everything with holding my breath. But guess what.. The center plate is so weak; there is no way that I'll build my Quadro on it. I'm gonna replace those centerplates with custom CFK or aluminium parts. I think they'll...

Hi guys, I'm trying to figure out which Rx / Tx solutions I should buy, but I'm stuck. My first choice would be Graupner MX-22s but I can't find it. And I don't want to buy Spectrum DX8 Tx. I'm gonna use Jeti Reciever RMK2 on the kopter. So I need to get a Transmitter which is...

I've got my OpenPilot's CopterControl board in my mail today. It's so tiny! I'm gonna build it as soon as the other parts arrive. It's gonna be a small quadcopter. Here is my equipment list (on the way) : Motor: KDA 20-22L outrunner motor ESC: HobbyKing SS 18A Lipo: Turnigy 3S...

Hi everyone, When the GPS is installed on Mikrokopter, position hold (PH) feature comes. What I'm curios about: Let's say it's a bit windy and I want ascend to 150 meters but keeping the same coordinates. (Only altitude changes, no changes in horizontal position) Is it possible with...

Hello everyone, My question is - what is the easiest, best way to set up a second transmitter for camera control? Basically, I want two transmitters: * One for controlling the mikrokopter, (Pilot) * another one for control the camera gimbal and shutter release. (Cameraman) So the...

Hello everyone, I'm very new to multirotor world but got into the action very fast :) I'm figuring out my second project: Very heavy lifter Hexa / Octo Mikrokopter. I'd like to lift cameras like Red Epic or Canon 1D Mark IV. My payload will be around 8 lbs (~4kgs). My question is: What is...