"Both Flashcut CNC and Sherline have free software downloads for evaluation and use, some of the free software will do full programing and simulation. Just need a machine to cut material.
I just got back from the store, I realized the powered…"
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Remzibi OSD 3DR
Started this discussion. Last reply by OlivierD. Jan 18. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I received my Remzibi OSD 3DR today and looking for instructions on how to connect it to my APM2. I can't seem to find any instructions for the electrical wiring on the Remzibi OSD 3DR, there is a…Continue
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Ed Kirk commented on Ellison Chan's blog post Good Hobby CNC Machine"I found what looks like a decent router table here cadcamcadcam.com"
Ed Kirk commented on Ellison Chan's blog post Good Hobby CNC Machine"I have been in the hobby for over 40 years and truly enjoy making my own parts.
For electronics there are two reasonable sources, Sherline which has a driver box and 3 stepper motors for $1000.00 and uses Linux software.
Flashcut CNC uses…"
Ed Kirk commented on Ellison Chan's blog post Good Hobby CNC Machine"Sherline in Vista, CA makes a nice mill and lathe that is great for hobby use, not only do I cut CF but it has numerous other uses. Recently I resized the bearings in a motor set.
A current project that I am finishing up is a GoPro camera…"
Erictsn commented on Ed Kirk's blog post My new Y6 camera platform"Can those setup be provided higher availability once the any one motor is failed?"
Ed Kirk commented on Ed Kirk's blog post My new Y6 camera platform"Machinery Max,
There are two bearings in the stator, top and bottom, they are giving me problems. They are 4 mm inside for the shaft and 7 mm outside which slips loosly into a soft metal liner in the stator. I removed the end of the…"
Chris commented on Ed Kirk's blog post My new Y6 camera platform"Ed Kirk.. For some reason I find that second video quite mesmerising!"
Machinery Max commented on Ed Kirk's blog post My new Y6 camera platform"is it possible to add a bearing between the shafts somewhere near the props? the inner one looks too thin without support. isn't there a friction between shafts?"
Ed Kirk commented on Ed Kirk's blog post My new Y6 camera platform"This is a great motor setup for a Y6, X8 or like my other coaxial setup which is a tricopter with much smaller motors. It is a blast to fly and carries a GoPro very well even when attached under the rear…"
Machinery Max commented on Ed Kirk's blog post My new Y6 camera platform"Yeah, tell us about motors please."
Ed Kirk commented on Ed Kirk's blog post My new Y6 camera platform"The motors are from HobbyKing,
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__16618__CR23L_Contra_Rotating_BL_System_1100kv_.html
I knew they were going to be a lot of work but wanted to give them a try, no pain no gain. The stationary…"
ModeratorEllison Chan commented on Ed Kirk's blog post My new Y6 camera platform
"Are those the motors that HK sells? The reviews were not very good.
Personally, I think it's easier and more reliable to just mount two motors coaxially."
Cristian Carlsson commented on Ed Kirk's blog post My new Y6 camera platform"Now that's a cool setup."
Patrice Mainville commented on Ed Kirk's blog post My new Y6 camera platform"How those motors perform?"
Ed Kirk posted a blog postMy new Y6 camera platform
My new camera platform, Y6 with 3 coaxial counter rotating motor/prop setup. Great flier if you are willing to deal with mounting the motors and props. The DJI Wookong is supurb.Ed…See More
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Retired, flying RC for many years. Got into multirotors last year and have been building and flying with great enjoyment.
- Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
- Interested in anyting that flyes and enjoying designing and building multicopter air frames, mostly tricopters.
- Hometown:
- Vista, CA
Ed Kirk's Blog
My new Y6 camera platform
Posted on May 13, 2012 at 1:00pm 11 Comments 0 Likes
My new camera platform, Y6 with 3 coaxial counter rotating motor/prop setup. Great flier if you are willing to deal with mounting the motors and props. The DJI Wookong is supurb.
Ed…
Ducted Fan Quadcopter
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 5:00pm 19 Comments 7 Likes
Testing ducted fan quad, flies great. My intention was to build a tricopter but just had to see how a quad would fly with 90mm EDF's. Also tested as a "V-Tail" in the quad configeration, it flies with a 15 degree rear facing angle and is more sensitive to inputs.
Ducted Fan Tricopter
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:00pm 21 Comments 14 Likes
I have been experimenting with a ducted fan tricopter. It flys much better then I thought it would, flying time is about 5 minutes on a 4 cell 3300mah battery. It is a blast to…
ContinueComment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:35pm on February 20, 2012,
ModeratorChris Anderson said… Ed: Acro mode has NOT been dropped. It's working great and improved in 2.4. MinimOSD software is out and fully supported. It's the first OSD designed to work with APM right out of the box--works great. Cheaper than Remzibi, too.
- At 11:57pm on February 20, 2012,
Keith S said… - Ed,
I really appreciate your thoughts, good to know.
I'm enjoying the challenge, but it has been frustrating at times.
I haven't given up yet and I'll post info go others once I figure it out.
Keith
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Season Two of the Trust Time Trial (T3) Contest has now begun. The third round was a reliablilty/aerial photography round for both planes and copters, which is now closed. Stay tuned for the next round, beginning soon.A list of all T3 contests is here.
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