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

Wed Jan 14 23:14:50 CST 2015

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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