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

Thu Jan 15 14:31:46 CST 2015

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