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

Sun Feb 8 15:07:11 CST 2015

I managed to Bork one of my motors by driving the shaft into the bearings.
The bearings in these motors are pretty weak, so I bought a bag of better
replacement bearings.  Let me know if you need any.
On Feb 8, 2015 3:03 PM, "Stephan Henning" <shenning at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> ---———---•---———---•---———---
> Sent from a mobile device, please excuse the spelling and brevity.
>
> 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
>>>>>> <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:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> <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
>>>>>>>>>> <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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