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

Sun Feb 8 15:02:39 CST 2015

I am also having some issues with mine Brandon. It's got a tiny bit odeon let in it, but I'm having more drift issues than anything else. 

It might not be a bad idea to have a 'tuning' session once everyone has theirs built. We could all meet up at a local park with a stockpile of batteries and get them all dialed in.

-stephan

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> On Feb 8, 2015, at 1:29 PM, Brandon Dewberry <brandon.dewberry at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey Guys,
> 
> I really enjoyed the quadrotor class, but I'm having trouble tuning out the wobble in mine.
> 
> I've reviewed many websites and adjusted the PI constants up and down several times.  I can't seem to settle it.
> I think something may be squirrelly in one of the motors.  Or maybe I got a bad gyro in the controller (?)
> 
> Before I go off buying and replacing parts I'd like to meet up and compare performance.
> 
> Will Tyler or Brian be at the shop on Thursday night?  Can you bring your KK2 rig?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Brandon
> 
>> On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 2:31 PM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Tyler showed me where I misread the email, I see the event is free :)
>> 
>>> On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 2:22 PM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> Any idea why the event is so expensive?  It sounds really interesting, but that's $58 I could spend on drone parts.
>>> 
>>>> On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 1:27 PM, Michael Carroll <carroll.michael at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 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 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:
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> <IMG_20140806_000558 (1).jpg>
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> 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 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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