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

Thu Jan 15 14:22:10 CST 2015

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:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 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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