[ML-General] Makers Local Build-Your-Own Quadcopter Class!

Thu Jan 15 13:27:56 CST 2015

Saw this posted on another mailing list I'm on, and it seemed relevant to
quad building.

Huntsville will be hosting and International Drone Day on March 14, 2015
from 9am-5pm at the Rocket City RC Airfield.

I think you have to be an AMA member to actually fly (legally, etc).

Prices:

   - Age 19-65 - $58
   - 65 & over - $48
   - Under 19 - Free or $15 with magazine
   - Additional family members - $30

~mc

On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 11:14 PM, Stephan Henning <shenning at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Tyler, do we need a programmer of some type for the FC board? I see some
> discussion about it being a good idea to flash the latest firmware when you
> get them, but I'm not sure if any old USBasp is sufficient, or if a beefier
> programmer is needed.
>
> -stephan
>
> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 11:08 PM, Stephan Henning <shenning at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Brandon, go ahead and let your order go through. Not worth fighting with
>> it now.
>>
>> For reference, every item HK sells, if you scroll down to the 'add to
>> cart' option it will say to the left of the button which warehouse it is
>> coming from. Note, the prices will change when you change warehouses, but
>> not by much usually. Note2, your ENTIRE order has to be from the same
>> warehouse, their checkout system cannot handle orders split across
>> different warehouses.
>>
>>
>> Yes, the frame is OOS at the west coast warehouse, but they have another, non-led
>> frame
>> <http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__54664__Q450_V3_Glass_Fiber_Quadcopter_Frame_450mm_Integrated_PCB_Version_US_Warehouse_.html>
>> that is available at the US warehouse. You should be able to use almost and
>> of the Turnigy/HK branded radios. If you are looking at one from the US
>> warehouse and aren't sure if what you have will work, ask and I'm sure
>> someone here can help you out.
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 9:23 PM, Tyler Crumpton <tyler.crumpton at gmail.com
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> Yes, there is still time to order parts! The sets I ordered for Phil and
>>> Jeff both arrived in four days (FedEx Priority from China). Most of the
>>> parts, except for the frame and the transmitter/receiver are in stock in
>>> the US West warehouse, so that is definitely an option if you want to
>>> switch to the similar frame without LEDs and already have a transmitter
>>> that will work. Feel free to order on your own, or let me know if you want
>>> me to order parts.
>>>
>>> Brian and I tested the motors and propellers last week, and everything
>>> is looking great for the class on the 31st.
>>>
>>> For those who have said that they are currently unable to buy parts, but
>>> might would like to in the future, be sure to attend the class and get a
>>> handle on how everything works together, and I'd be glad to help you
>>> assemble on later day.
>>>
>>> Again, let me know if you have any questions, and keep making!
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Tyler
>>>
>>> On Wed Jan 14 2015 at 7:54:37 PM Brandon Dewberry <
>>> brandon.dewberry at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Now you tell me.
>>>> I just ordered from HobbyKing direct (is it in Hong Kong?)
>>>> My shipping estimate is 7-14 days.  $35 shipping through Swiss Post (or
>>>> something).
>>>> Not bad, but I'll be sweating at day 13.
>>>> Everything was in stock.  Do you think I should cancel and re-order
>>>> from the USA west?
>>>>
>>>> Brandon Dewberry
>>>> (New Guy)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 6:59 PM, Stephan Henning <shenning at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> As a note to anyone that is considering doing this but didn't make the
>>>>> order 'deadline', you can buy everything you need from the USA West
>>>>> warehouse if you poke around the site a bit. It may even come out cheaper
>>>>> once the shipping is factored in.
>>>>>
>>>>> -stephan
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Tyler Crumpton <
>>>>> tyler.crumpton at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello Makers!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> After putting together a quadcopter with Brian at the shop, many
>>>>>> people have expressed interest in learning how to build their own
>>>>>> quadcopter.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you're interested, there will be a class/workshop on how to build
>>>>>> your own quadcopter from off-the-self components at Makers Local,
>>>>>> tentatively scheduled for Saturday, January 31st. If you have seen the quad
>>>>>> that Brian and I have built, the quads we will be building during the class
>>>>>> will be very similar, and hefty enough to carry a GoPro or other FPV gear!
>>>>>> Here's a picture of our mostly-assembled quad:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Attendance is free, but if want a quad to build, parts will cost from
>>>>>> $220-$310 depending on some parts you may already have. Check out the wiki
>>>>>> page for the event
>>>>>> <https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/Build-Your-Own_Quadcopter_Class>
>>>>>> for more information on costs and parts.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you'd like to order parts, send me an email, and we can work out
>>>>>> the payment. I can accept cash, PayPal, Bitcoin, RedstoneFCU Transfer,
>>>>>> Google Wallet, and a bit more.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'd like to put in the orders for parts as soon as possible so that
>>>>>> there is plenty of time for the parts to ship, so please try to have orders
>>>>>> in by January 9th. Parts for each quad will be ordered as soon as I get
>>>>>> payment.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Feel free to split the cost with a friend or two; flying a quad is a
>>>>>> ton of fun! Let me know if you have any questions or comments!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers!
>>>>>> Tyler Crumpton
>>>>>>
>>>>>> tyler.crumpton at gmail.com
>>>>>>
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