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

[Tyler Crumpton]

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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