Wingspan 700mm
Airfoil...Continue Reading

Here's an index to my blog posts:

Click the link to open it:
#1: Step-by-step guide to building (custom) OpenTX firmware under Ubuntu Linux
#2: Exploring and debugging OpenTX with Qt Creator IDE under Ubuntu Linux (under construction, almost finished)

#3: Step-by-step guide to building (custom) OpenTX firmware under x64 Windows 10 (under construction, almost finished, 2021-02-28)
#4: Exploring and debugging OpenTX with Qt Creator IDE under Windows (under construction, not yet started)

*Under construction since February 28th, 2021. If you are interested in this topic, please re-visit this page in a week or two*

*Under construction since February 28th, 2021. If you are interested in this topic, please re-visit this page in some days*

Here's a step-by-step guide to building OpenTX firmware for your radio on Microsoft Windows 10. If you prefer Ubuntu Linux as your operating system of choice, then please see my blog post #1 for the same instructions, but targeting Ubuntu Linux.



In the first half of this blog entry, I show how to setup the build environment and in the second half I give two build examples plus a bonus build - first for vanilla OpenTX build and second for OlliW MAVLink enhanced OpenTX fork. The bonus build is for latest and greatest OlliW development branch (not for flying). In the examples, I use RadioMaster TX16S, but the steps are all applicable to other radios as well, you just need to select another build target in the cmake line (more on that below).

After following the steps here, if you are interested to learn how to setup a graphical development environment for coding and debugging, please see a follow-up blog post #4 (planned, not yet there. As a teaser you could have a look at similar topic targeting Ubuntu Linux in by blog post #2) of mine showing how to setup Qt Creator and how to perform real-time in-circuit debugging with it on code running on radio microcontroller.

The steps in this guide are tested with OpenTX v2.3.11 release and v2.3-dev branches and OlliW mavtelem2311-v24 branch and Microsoft Windows 10 in Version 20H2 and 64-bit...Continue Reading

Easy question, complex answer. One, I'm a cheap azz. Two, I like tinkering with stuff. Three, and the
most important, I hate stuff on my face. Maybe, it's because I have to wear glasses and that's done
a number in my head over the years. I don't know, I just don't like stuff on my face. I have to put up
with the glasses but I don't have to put up with a #@#% octopus wrapped on my face!

Back to the bucket. It started when I purchased a toy quad that came with a little 4" video monitor
that attached to the radio. It was ok, but trying to watch the screen while the quad was flying around
the room, really really didn't work out. I thought about putting the monitor in a box and sticking my
head inside - that didn't work. Then by accident while out it the garage, I noticed my old flip up welding
helmet hanging on the wall. It had been replaced many years before by my auto darkening helmet. I
pulled it down, it was covered in dust, full of spider webs and the headband was rotten. I tried to flip it
open but the hinge was rusted solid so it broke off in my hand. I proceeded to pry out the optical filters
and got it down to the bare plastic. I cut a piece of aluminum to cover the opening left by the flip top, a
couple of pop rivets, some hot glue and the Model I hood was born.

The screen was quite small and I had to wear glasses to focus but it worked great. Thinking that if this
hood was good, goggles must be even better....Continue Reading

Some money saving tips and a couple of my favorite links:

RC Newbies and Cheapskates: Awesome and Affordable RC Equipment • Save That Bank! (56 min 32 sec)

Time to install this tail wheel, episode 6.1!

Ridiculous Tail Wheel - Seagull Models Reno Air Care Yak-11 ARF - Perestroika Build - Chapter 6.1 (13 min 18 sec)

UMX Turbo Timber again (5 min 44 sec)

Video did not corrupt this time ..

6.30 AM start , Brrrr 9.9 deg C summer morning .

No wind to speak off ..

This time I let the antenna hang , and it did not help at all . Actually , maybe worse !
If I could get the the Flight Control Board , I would buy a long range drone antenna and solder it in place .
But the TT is glued together , so ! Maybe go with a thicker tail rather than a thin bit of wire ? ( Yeah , sounds like a plan )
Anyways , next time I will be going back to the L shaped bend and the end of the antenna and see if I can get back what I had early on .

I’m helping a clubmember with his approach and landings with his Extra. We have a constant 5-10 direct crosswind so there is limitless to no headwind component to land on our fabric or grass runway. Ground speed has been reduced using near stall speeds with flaperons, and spoilerons but is problematic. Today I installed flaps and what a difference this makes. With half flaps she slows down and with full flaps she can come in at a higher approach angle and speed is much slower. Takeoffs with half power and half flaps can be slower and with more time to make rudder corrections.

The DX8 was changed to 1 aileron and 1 flap and both have Y cables that get plugged into channel 2 and channel 6 for the flaps. The flap menu was opened and the D switch was assigned: D0 for “Flaps Up”, D1 for “Takeoff Flaps”, and D2 for “Landing Flaps”. I set +100, 0, and -100% but reduced the throw to 95%, 0, 95% to eliminate servo noise from the min digital servos. The stock foam hinge was retained and a portion had to be repaired with after market hinges. The maximum landing flap angle is still good enough for maximum drag that reduces airspeed. Down compensation was put into the flap menu so that with 4 clicks of throttle the approach glide slope with landing flaps is about a 3 degree glide slope hands off except for rudder corrections to centerline. This power can remain until touchdown or reduced to zero during the flair.

The model will still roll quickly with the outer ailerons at max throws if that’s what you want. The inner portion of the aileron does not have as much roll force as the outer portion of the aileron.

I recommend this mod for the Extra 300.

Sony VCT6 18650 Li-Ion battery (3 min 8 sec)

Sony's VCT6 is one of the most capable 18650 out there. True 15A constant discharge rate with 3000mAh capacity help to power your DIY projects. Therefore, I'm using it on my 3d printed nano long-range drone
Nominal Capacity 3000mAh
Continuous Discharge Rating (max) 15A
Nominal Voltage 3.6V
Maximum Voltage 4.2V
Discharge cut-off Voltage 2.5V
Protected No
Rechargeable Yes
Approx. Dimensions 18.40mm x 65.7mm
Approx. Weight 47.5g

Build Showcase of the Glue & Fly™ Series F22 Micro V2 by David P.!

I wanted to Showcase these Builds as David definitely has skill building this GFS Parkjet ;-)
His Build looks better than mine and I've built quite a few Parkjets.

This Parkjet has only (11) Total Parts to complete the Build.

My PNF Cost for this Parkjet was only $36.65 ;-)

Pretty inexpensive for a Parkjet that has Unlimited Vertical Climb ;-)

If anyone else has Images of their Builds of our GFS Planes you can send Links to the Images to [email protected]
I would love to Showcase your Builds as well ;-)

Glue & Fly™ Series F22 Micro V2 - Version 2 Rev1 Full Size & Tiled Plans & Docs are now Available!

Here is the link to the Plans & Docs:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1npF...ew?usp=sharing

Here is a link to e3Scott's Build Log of the GFS F-22 Mini V3:
https://scottsparkjetblog.blogspot.c...-v3-build.html

Here are links to e3Scott's Youtube Channel and Parkjet Blog:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfP...jP9Kjv84ajANVg
http://scottsparkjetblog.blogspot.co.../posts/default

Here is a link to the GFS F-22 Micro V2 Playlist:

Glue & Fly Series - Introducing our Latest F-22 Micro V1.5 Airframe (4 min 0 sec)

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Hello guys, I share today an update of my TA04-PRO project: chassis finally completed and body found!

A gorgeous Honda NSX Raybrig 2002 is now waiting for its paint

TAMIYA TA04 PRO - Project Update - Honda NSX Raybrig body Unboxing (1 min 41 sec)

Yep Les Amis,
Pas CHER c'est BIEN mais Pas BIEN, c'est CHER ! Lol ... C'était plutôt bien parti avec cette belle journée ensoleillée pour tester le Shadow FIEND de Eachine ainsi que la petite radio JUMPER T-Lite. Le déballage et la mise en route se sont bien passé pour le FIEND mais au premier vol, les soucis sont apparus rapidement comme vous pourrez le voir dans cette vidéo. Vbat, GPS, manque de la sécurisation de l'ipex de la Vista, qualité du carbone et de l'assemblage, en bref, ça fait beaucoup ! Par contre, nous sommes rassurés et très satisfait des performances de la petite JUMPER T-Lite, le pilotage est précis et souple et la portée très satisfaisante avec un XM+ Frsky . Ne ratez pas les BONUS de l'Outro ... Bon Film et merci à tous pour votre soutien .

Eachine Shadow FIEND - Review Test Démo - Pas cher mais ... Trop cher ! Tirage Concours Permanent... (37 min 50 sec)

NOTATAZ : Recallé !

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- Eachine SHADOW FIEND analogique (coupon BGEachine2021) : http://bit.ly/3uDKHQX
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- Pads antidérapants collants noirs : http://bit.ly/2ZXFHbO
- Lipo conseillée 4S 850mAh (Vol avec Gopro ) : http://bit.ly/3cVt74I
- Lipo conseillée 4S 1050mAh (Vol avec Gopro ) : http://bit.ly/2NcGNxk
- Li-Ion 4S 3000mAh XT30 (Avec Naked/SMO): http://bit.ly/2NY66Dz
- Li Ion 4S 2800mAh XT60 (Avec Naked/SMO) : http://bit.ly/3rydPXA
- Adaptateurs...Continue Reading

I needed a battery case and spied my wife’s old Samsonite cosmetic case. After getting approval from my middle management, I removed the tray and loaded it up with batteries. It has super-duper strong latches and easily holds 8 x 10,000mah 6s batteries, 4 x 2200mah 3s, and some little ones. Just add a Yeti sticker to preserve your dignity Next, I will remove the cylinders that supported the tray. You may want the tray; I don’t. They are held in with rivets that I will drill out. Could make a great garage sale find! Could also be lined with fire-resistant material. Happy Landings, Paul KK5EF

The craziness with balsa continues.

This week's quick build is a West Wings Slingsby Swallow R/C micro glider. Wingspan is 35.5 inches. The Swallow can be launched via bungee hi-start or scratch-built Cox .010 power pod. I plan to use both. Good times!

UMX TT with 3D printed Spinner (3 min 25 sec)

Video corrupted badly , but I saved what I could .

Yes , running the R3.3 22mm 2 blade UMX TT spinner and it does appear to be running fine .
Looks nice too ,

I used a black marker pen to blacken the spinner , make it look more factory . Guess I need a black Gemfan 5030 for that factory look as well .
Looks damned nice , yeah the TT wants a spinner .

Almost forgot , that Gemfan 5030 is so much more gentle on the 300mAh 2s battery pack , a nice bonus .

Now I can get back to building airplanes

Hanging out with Justin Link while he was flying his Freewing J 39 Gripen down at Rabbit Dry Lake a while back...

Freewing JAS 39 Gripen 80mm EDF Jet w/Justin Link at Rabbit Dry Lake (4 min 2 sec)

Enjoy the show

In this video some updates of my Tamiya TT-02 Short Course Truck/Monster Truck Conversion! Everything is coming together quite nicely and I can't wait to take it for a spin!

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SBRC CAST (Ep8): Tamiya TT-02 Short Course Truck/Monster Truck Conversion (Part-2) (3 min 45 sec)

Radiolink T8FB FHSS 8CH Mode2 Transmitter Bluetooth Version with R8EF 8CH Receiver - Review Part 1

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Radiolink T8S FHSS 8CH Transmitter Bluetooth & Receiver - Review Part 1 Test Flight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23HShdin0uc

Radiolink T8S FHSS 8CH Mode2 RC Transmitter Bluetooth with Receiver - Review Part 2
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