Sites to checkout

[Littlescreamers]

I have a few sites bookmarked and thought I would post them for you all!
Scott

http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/circ/circuits.htm

http://www.math.niu.edu/~behr/RC/speed-ctl.html

http://www.hallbar.com/

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/digital-electronics3.htm

http://www.flyjcrc.com/links.htm

http://www.welwyn.demon.co.uk/

http://www.hobbytron.net/miscsub.html

http://www.rcdesign.ru/eng/

[JMP_blackfoot]

A wealth of information here :
http://home.nordnet.fr/~fthobois/anglais/engl-index.htm

[simingx]

Some more:

http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~koguro/contents.htm (Japanese, but you can run it through Babelfish and get usable results). I've built AR10 (lost model alarm), MG10 (micro actuator driver) and ST11 (digital servo tester) and they work very well!

If anyone needs a PCB for AR10 I've designed one which I can post here. Size of PCB is 10x20mm, single sided.

http://home.arcor.de/d_meissner/d_logg2_engl.htm
DIY datalogger. Built this using my own PCB but kinda screwed up the PCB while soldering so I'll be buying a new PCB as soon as funds permit.. :D

http://www.welwyn.demon.co.uk/fms_lead/fms_lead.htm
DIY FMS lead. Built this for my Eclipse 7, works perfectly.

http://www.rc-scale.com/francais/_electronique/projet_comptetours.html
DIY tachometer. Read the French page, it has an updated version of the software. One might have to experiment with different phototransistors though.

Picture of AR10 below:

[arx_n_sparx]

http://www.aerotech-rc.com/index.php? http://www.meridianelectronics.ca/gadgets/gadgets.htm

[hadihf]

Check this out:cool:

www.mstar2k.com

I already made this:)

[steve lewin]

I'll stick this thread so it stays at the top of the forum. Let's keep it just for links to DIY Electronics sites. If you want to discuss anything please start a new thread.

Steve

[Ironsides]

I have been developing a web site to document my experiences as I try to learn how to program PICs.

I have no formal training in electronics or programming. All detail presented is on an "as is" basis. Most of the material has not been field tested. Use it with caution. No guarantees are offered. I am not offering any support or services.

My thanks to my mentors - CatsEyes, Michele Schieppati, Mr. RC-CAM, TugBoat and Zagisrule!

http://www.rc-float-flying.rchomepage.com/RCWeb/PIC/PIC.htm


David

[vintage1]

Micron radio still do 35/40Mhz receiver kits, so are of interest..

http://www.micronradiocontrol.fsnet.co.uk/

[Mr.RC-CAM]

www.rc-cam.com/projects.htm

RC-CAM

[soren]

Look Here:

http://perso.ens-lyon.fr/florent.de.dinechin/perso/zptere/charger.htm
http://members.shaw.ca/roma/twenty-seven.html
http://users.otenet.gr/~athsam/car_12v_battery_charger.htm
http://www.flyelectric.ukgateway.net/lithium.htm#charger
http://www.modellflug-hager.de/elader.htm
http://members.tripod.com/~crono33/helistuff.htm
http://home.c2i.net/proxxon/btest.html
http://members.tripod.com/~crono33/analyzer.htm
http://home.c2i.net/proxxon/
http://detlef.obermann.bei.t-online.de/pushen.htm
http://www.elektroflug.de/Verschiedenes/Pushen/pushen_teil_2.htm
http://www.sprut.de/electronic/switch/up.htm
http://www.shdesigns.org/lionchg.html
http://www.maxim-ic.com/appnotes.cfm/appnote_number/184
http://www.qsl.net/vu2upx/Projects/battchrg.htm
http://www.geocities.com/vk3em/sla-charger/sla-charger.html
http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Port/1592/electr.htm
http://gb97816.bei.t-online.de/
http://www.elektor-electronics.co.uk/
http://www.kleefeld.freeserve.co.uk/model/barry/pic01/pic01.htm
http://www.omegaco.demon.co.uk/mechtml/fmecproj.htm#anchor114256
http://corsair.flugmodellbau.de/files/elektron/elektron.htm


Soren

[AndyOne]

The discover circuits web site has over 7000 circuits in 500 categories including RC designs amongst a host of others.

http://www.discovercircuits.com/

Andy.

[Norman Adlam]

http://www.reconnsworld.com/index.html for robotic and other (sound etc) circuits.

Cheers,

[Norman Adlam]

http://members.misty.com/don/etc1.html for Plasma spheres, Jacob's Ladders and other stuff!

Cheers,

[odalaman]

Here are some more links for you;

http://www.mh.ttu.ee/risto/rc/electronics/
http://www.barello.net/Papers/RCtoPWM/
http://www.vermontficks.org/pic.htm#rcstuff
http://www.vermontficks.org/
http://www.geocities.com/microcontrollers/2051projects/servotst/servotst.html
http://www.infolaser.net/franpr/tecnica/esckit/esckit.html
http://aeropic.free.fr/
http://www.cliftech.com/
http://www.circuitsonline.net/circuits/
http://home.t-online.de/home/cord.johannmeyer/
http://members.tripod.com/Peter_Horvat/Electr.htm
http://www.ncws.com/rcrock/electron.htm
http://www.commlinx.com.au/Models.htm
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/bhabbott/electronics.html
http://www.vision.net.au/~timotsc/elecmod2.htm
http://www.fer.nu/rc-electronics-links.htm
http://www.mrollins.com/circuit.html
http://www.modeltronics.bravepages.com/
http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~koguro/contents.htm
http://www.eagleairaust.com.au/
http://www.webx.dk/rc/rc.htm
http://home.nordnet.fr/~fthobois/anglais/engl-index.htm
http://www.wco.com/~dgreno/index.html
http://www.theoldworkshop.freeserve.co.uk/mixer.htm
http://www.rc-motorflug.de/english/_elec/tachometer_project.html
http://www.cgs.synth.net/other/xenon/
http://home.nordnet.fr/~fthobois/anglais/introrx19.htm
http://www.hut.fi/~then/
http://hem2.passagen.se/skj/engelska/hem.htm
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/
http://www.theoldworkshop.freeserve.co.uk/index.htm

[JohnnyB]

http://www.glencoe.com/ps/ee/williamson/index.html

[Phildc]

That's for the geographical location.
On the website of this RC model plane/glider club

JDM-Nivelles (http://www.jdm-nivelles.be)

you will find the following in 'Articles' with download links
Don't be afraid, 'Articles' are in french, but contain links to the downloads
that are available in English and french. Docs contain a lot of PC screen shots and all instructions and references.
All topics related to PC ( Windows )software related to RC model

(simple)PCM project:
- a PIC cable for FMS simulator under ALL Windows versions
- GLIDER: PC software using the previous cable: shows your transmitter
signals by moving a glider/plane in real time: easy to set-up mixers,..
- ANALYSER: shows all xmtr channels, and one channel in detail, with
servo geometry and graphic calculator - uses same cable
view microseconds, angle, percent..
- RECORDER, VIEWER: to record and replay a real or simulated flight (view
up to 12 channels, with ALL info sent)
- RS232 ANALYSER: shows PCM codes on the cable, and RS232 signals in
general
- other research activities

JOYSTICK: view signal, add trim, expo, travel limits, like on a real RC transmitter. Very nice with FMS.

AUDIO LOST PLANE BEACON, FINDER, LOCATOR: as it says

ON/OFF OUTPUTS ON A RECEIVER : control of an onboard digital camera, or other functions (ongoing, ref rcgroups DIY CoolPix PC RC RS232)


All documents are available in English and French on the website.
All softwares are FREEWARE and downloadable on the website.

Come and see us at our 2004 Air Show.There is a first prize for visitors: 940Euro plane+transmitter+... All info on the website.

Philippe
Brussels / Bruxelles / Brussel Belgium
French keywords: modelisme avion perdu émetteur simulateur

[iti20090]

Hi folks

For a change of pace from RC Soaring where my cheapie Hitech G325 fast charger was ample, I am looking at dabling in some Tamiya Mini 6 cell (1700ma micad) racing. I never did ever get the efficiency discharge things on the G325 charger to function sensibly so am looking for a circuit to discharge the cells to safe limits tween the races etc.

Any leads would be appreciated.

Thanks
Dave Greer

[Warren2008]

Hello Everybody,

We are very pleased to get the opportunity to contact you at the moment, thanks a lot for your much working!

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I would really appreciate for your cooperation and your kind help!

Best regards!

Yours Truly,
Warren

[arx_n_sparx]

.....

[iti20090]

Thank you Phillipe

Regards
Dave

[eagleco]

Many hanks

But I need direct links url.... on FM receiver

[tve]

http://zingerpropeller.com/4_bladed_propeller.htm some pretty cool props!
http://www.apcprop.com/cgi-bin/store/agora.cgi some more pretty cool props!
http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/3220/servobasics.html good docs on servo signals

[clipclop]

Heres several online books on , Pic mocrocontrollers , 8051,PLC controllers , radio receivers and components .
http://www.mikroelektronika.co.yu/english/index.htm
Stewart

[Phildc]

That's for the geographical location.
On the website of this RC model plane/glider club

JDM-Nivelles (http://www.jdm-nivelles.be)

you will find the following in 'Articles' with download links
Don't be afraid, 'Articles' are in french, but contain links to the downloads
that are available in English and french. Docs contain a lot of PC screen shots and all instructions and references.
All topics related to PC ( Windows )software related to RC model

(simple)PCM project:
- a PIC cable for FMS simulator under ALL Windows versions
- GLIDER: PC software using the previous cable: shows your transmitter
signals by moving a glider/plane in real time: easy to set-up mixers,..
- ANALYSER: shows all xmtr channels, and one channel in detail, with
servo geometry and graphic calculator - uses same cable
view microseconds, angle, percent..
- RECORDER, VIEWER: to record and replay a real or simulated flight (view
up to 12 channels, with ALL info sent)
- RS232 ANALYSER: shows PCM codes on the cable, and RS232 signals in
general
- other research activities

JOYSTICK: view signal, add trim, expo, travel limits, like on a real RC transmitter. Very nice with FMS.

AUDIO LOST PLANE BEACON, FINDER, LOCATOR: as it says

ON/OFF OUTPUTS ON A RECEIVER : control of an onboard digital camera, or other functions (ongoing, ref rcgroups DIY CoolPix PC RC RS232)


All documents are available in English and French on the website.
All softwares are FREEWARE and downloadable on the website.

Come and see us at our 2004 Air Show.There is a first prize for visitors: 940Euro plane+transmitter+... All info on the website.

Philippe
Brussels / Bruxelles / Brussel Belgium
French keywords: modelisme avion perdu émetteur simulateur

And a real-time HELICO mixers viewer (beta-test version):
http://www.jdm-nivelles.be/fichiers/fms/Helico.exe

Remainder: the Analyser that is also a servo link graphic calculator:
http://www.jdm-nivelles.be/fichiers/fms/Analyser3.exe

and the plane/glider viewer:
http://www.jdm-nivelles.be/fichiers/fms/Glider.exe

All the downloads (and user's guide in English):
http://www.jdm-nivelles.be/fichiers/fms/SPCMliste.htm

Philippe
Brussels Belgium

[ilufa]

Multipurpose Tester, functions include tachometer, servo tester, speed controller tester, Tx-Rx tester

http://www.geocities.com/ilufa/index_eng.htm

[slopedog]

Great place for kits gears and servo parts.

http://www.robotzone.com/customer/home.php

[Malc C]

Guys

Don't visit the modeltronics site - http://www.modeltronics.bravepages.com/

Its full of spyware and has a nasty trojen virus scripted in to it !

[bertvk]

Malc did not make a joke, it really is full of junk. Pop ups and Gain installation galore. My PC setup is very secure, so I did the test so you don't have to.

[Phildc]

And a real-time HELICO mixers viewer (beta-test version):
http://www.jdm-nivelles.be/fichiers/fms/Helico.exe

Remainder: the Analyser that is also a servo link graphic calculator:
http://www.jdm-nivelles.be/fichiers/fms/Analyser3.exe

and the plane/glider viewer:
http://www.jdm-nivelles.be/fichiers/fms/Glider.exe

All the downloads (and user's guide in English):
http://www.jdm-nivelles.be/fichiers/fms/SPCMliste.htm

Philippe
Brussels Belgium

The Analyser now also accepts a simple shielded cable from the transmitter PPM signal to the PC mike (audio) input:
http://www.jdm-nivelles.be/fichiers/fms/Analyser31.exe
Select interface=audio, and simply do 'MONITOR'

Enjoy!
Philippe
Brussels Belgium

[lombardp]

Hi,

I and two my colleague have just opened a website where we are documenting our original electronic projects for models in general. At present we have completed the documentation (from pcb and circuit diagrams to PIC source code, everything is available for free) for some custom battery chargers.

http://www.seven-segments.com

[Malc C]

Hi,

I and two my colleague have just opened a website where we are documenting our original electronic projects for models in general. At present we have completed the documentation (from pcb and circuit diagrams to PIC source code, everything is available for free) for some custom battery chargers.

http://www.seven-segments.com


Takes a bit of navigating - clicking on the speed controller option just provides "sponsored" links in the right frame.. no schematics..

[lombardp]

Takes a bit of navigating - clicking on the speed controller option just provides "sponsored" links in the right frame.. no schematics..

Yes, actually we have just opened the website and at present we have just produced complete documentation for battery chargers. Speed control projects are projects already developed, but we have to compile the documentation... coming soon. Sorry. :p

If you want to have an idea of a typical projects documentation, just look at the BASIC CHARGER:

http://www.seven-segments.com/index.php?action=fileshow&idcat=12

[Phildc]

I discovered that the "advanced battery charger" was complete.

So, when copying the link to http://forum.modelisme.com, I added a remark saying it was a NEW site, and telling that the adv. charger was a complete project

I hope other projects will come soon.
the table of contents is very appealing...

Philippe
PC+RC-> downloads at http://www.jdm-nivelles.be/fichiers/fms/SPCMliste.htm

[rick.benjamin]

USA CAPS link doesnt work 2009-06-27
Electronic components supplier, Tampa FL.
Prompt response to orders for parts.
Inexpensive US shipping.
I have ordered parts several times from Sam and have not been disappointed.

[rick.benjamin]

Aircraft World: Izuka, Fukuoka, Japan
http://aircraft-world.com
Great response, prompt shipping, inexpensive mail rates.
Batteries, Packs, power system components (wire, connectors, motor parts, etc) :)

[RCSky]

Komodo Hobby

www.komodohobby.com

They provide outrunner motor kits and diy materials. Quick and great response. High quality service & inexpensive shipping rate.

Their contact person, Mr. Da V., is a very nice person.........My friend ordered few motor kits from him without any disappointed.

[Gary Warner]

http://www.optrex.com/SiteImages/LitCentral/Dmcman_full.pdf

User manual for all DMC LCD Line Displays. I had an old copy, but this one is updated.

Gary
--

[bertvk]

http://www.gobrushless.com

outrunner kits at the lowest prices possible. Excellent service!!!!
I've built a few of these and they all run perfectly.
Motors vary from a CDrom parts version usable for a FP Piccolo to a single, double and tripple stator. Small motors, but great value for money.

[Tomapowa]

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Radio Control (RC) Electronic Gadgets and Projects


WWW.DIYRC.COM (http://www.diyrc.com)


(Still Under Construction....)

p.s. If anyone is interested im making me a logo for this site, knock yourself out!

[Gary Warner]

From DIYRC.COM:

Building Instructions...

bla bla

Makes sence to me! :p :D

Good luck on the new site!

Gary
--

[bertvk]

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Radio Control (RC) Electronic Gadgets and Projects


WWW.DIYRC.COM (http://www.diyrc.com)


(Still Under Construction....)

p.s. If anyone is interested im making me a logo for this site, knock yourself out!

I'm not good at designing logos, but I do build web sites for a living.
Make sure you use sans serif fonts on screen for readability (Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, ...)
When creating GIF images with a transparent background switch anti aliasing off. That gets rid of the ugly white edges
When linking to external sites, make sure they open in a new window. Not a lot of space left in the content frame to veiw the other site.
Just my $0.02

[ampana]

very understandable circuitry/schematics website.
http://www.talkingelectronics.com/te_interactive_index.html
if you go on the left panel highlighted in red BEC course 3 pages worth of good newbie info

[scooter1]

Talking about Seven-Segments and the interesting project in progress, anybody has tried to contact them ? I left some e-mails but no answers....

Ivan

[tve]

Hi fellow DIYers..

I found a cool site here
http://www.sparkfun.com/

They have lots of neat break-out boards and stuff, but the main thing I wanted to tell you guys about is their hot-air systems. I bought one for work and one for home. If you (or want to) do any surface mount stuff, this makes re-work easy! flat packs, hard to remove parts (headers multi-pad inductors, fine pitch flat packs, etc) They have a few different models, but the inexpensive one is the 850a. $125USD It comes with 4 nozzles and does everything you would expect it to... I haven't tried any small bga's yet, but I bet it will do them

Have fun!

Here is an image of some parts I just desoldered in the last few minutes....

It was easy.... just heat them up and move them with tweezers....

tve


Here is a video showing removal of a 144 pin TQFP package using one of the quad pack nozzles (about 6 megs)

http://hanfordsite.com/files/144pin_tqfp.asf

[hadihf]

http://tom.tartarnet.cz/prijimac.htm

[hobbyprojects]

Hi guyz i've found these sites very interesting .. try to check it out for ur electronic design problems, i hope u can solve ur problem from here

http://www.hobbyprojects.com/tutorial.html Hobby Projects, a resource for Hobbyist, Engineers, Students, R&D Persons & Consultants, Electronic projects, Circuits, Electronic Tutorials, Microcontroller Based Projects, Diagrams, moving displays, transmitters, receivers, robotic arm, engineering projects, Science Projects, wide range of electronic materials, products and solutions are available here :)

http://www.sciencelobby.com Science Lobby is a useful collection of Electronic Circuits, Schematics, Electronic Tutorials, Projects, Computer Interface, Diagrams, Science Projects Fair to find quick solution for electronic design problems for electronic for beginners, hobbyists, engineers, inventors and consultants. :)

[mat01]

Hello...

Cool Components (www.coolcomponents.co.uk) sell PICs, GPRS, GPS and other stuff with low price, high speed shipping from the UK

[soren]

Hi

I have updated my homepage. look at:

http://users.cybercity.dk/~ccc16084/

Follow the electronic link (or the other links if you like....!)
The electronic page have a diagram for a LIPO charger and a switch mode power supp. for charging 3 LIPO cells from 12 v

Soren

[radiohound]

2 axis tilt sensors and some other items here: http://www.uavs.net

[Phildc]

The new download site where you can find my softwares, info to build the PIC cable, the 'Death tower' FMS landscape,...

and the 'PPM Audio stick or thermometer' that works with a simple audio mono cable to your PC:

http://users.skynet.be/phildc/PPM_Stick.jpg

http://users.skynet.be/phildc

Enjoy !

Phil.

[jonathan8388]

Hi Guys, I Have Knowlege of Basic electronics, but i dont know circuitry. I would really like to learn. Can anyone here recommend a free online course that will teach me the very basics of circuitry, and all the way to the advanced stuff (Including advanced components)? I know that it will take a long time, and it will be hard. I am very willing to learn though.

thanks, Jonathan

[AndyOne]

http://electronics-diy.com/schematics.php

There's lots of good stuff here.

Andy.

[Accu157]

Beginner's resource:
http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/

[Levent Suberk]

Some links are broken.

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/6113/rcgroupstr8.png (http://imageshack.us)

[rich22304]

This is the wrong place for this.

[MattChave]

CUAV - Open source flight control system (http://www.uavdev.com) - (soon to be released).
It uses 3 magnetic field sensors and 3 accellerometers to calculate the current attitude.
On the site you can find project pictures and decriptions, thesis writeup, movie of attitude control, a recent developments section, other links to interesting and related sites. There is also an events calendar for you to add your UAV event to, forums, live chat with others on the site. The website is updated weekly as new toys arise.

http://www.uavdev.com

[RX5]

hi guys,

I had visited this site about audible low voltage warning circuits for R/C.. sadly, I have forgoten to bookmark it.. anyone got info/links??


EDIT:

I was talking about THIS ONE.. I wonder WHERE the original site/link is/was:

http://www.electronics-lab.com/projects/models/007/index.html

[diylive]

Here is an article I wrote about some basic needed circuits for the DIYer.

http://www.diylive.net/index.php/2005/12/19/ten-most-needed-circuits-for-the-diyer/

Greg Lipscomb
www.diylive.net

[kyoshokid]

I got my cable ties and sticky bases from this online shop for 99p and the postage was only about a quid or summin and it turned up the next day. www.mod-solutions.co.uk

I know they are in the UK but i think they sell to outside uk too, not 100%. It's not fair, all the good ellecy shops are in the US. :(

[phubner]

http://www.parallax.com for PICs, and the 8 processor Propeller chip ($20!)