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  1. johnbernard36
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    Control Horn VideoTutorial

    I thought I'd share some control horns that can be used without the additional plate. I found that a simple slot, with 5 or 12 min epoxy, will...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: SketchUcam Tutorials
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Randy, Nice Job! You could definitely see that it was windy! Still, the video was very stable and it seems like you have the Tri dialed in. Time...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Here you go. This is one version of our tri-copter. John Attached files Tri_QSC_LITE - Advanced JDB Rev 0.2-1.skp (1.7 MB)Â Tri_QSC_LITE -...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Apr 9, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
  4. johnbernard36
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Bob, Looks Great! Glad to hear that it's flying! See you at SEFF! John
    Post by: johnbernard36, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Randy, Super! Thanks for the tips! If I make a waterproof adapter, I'll send you one. John
    Post by: johnbernard36, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Yes, I saw it and I'm still shaking... Did you take your GoPro apart, or did you opt for cutting the lens guard (not what I'm going to do!). It...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
  7. johnbernard36
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Randy, Nice job! The lens looks like it got out the fisheye and seems like a great focal length. I'm getting up the courage to put mine in....
    Post by: johnbernard36, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Shaun, The difference between the tri with just the gyros, and the tri with the active stabilization system is unbelievable. On my first flight,...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
  9. johnbernard36
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Take a look on AllThingsCrash in the Multi Rotors section. Mike did a detailed build on the airframe, and I did an overview on the hardwired...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
  10. johnbernard36
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Shaun, I got it to fly pretty good but not as stable as I would like it. It acted "funny" at times, intermittently. I did do the HK401 gyro mod...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Sorry I haven't contributed much to this thread lately. We've been busy reading, building and playing with these multi-rotor thingies. I thought...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
  12. johnbernard36
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Randy, You're right, the "Y" can be confusing. That's why I mounted the canopy up front to help me with the orientation. Using the Wii stuff,...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Feb 12, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
  13. johnbernard36
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Thanks to all for the feedback! Crash and I are working out the builds and consolidating the vast amount of information on all the variants of...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Feb 12, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Depends on how high I mount the camera. I get the props and canopy in the shot now. When I mounted it higher, I could get a clear shot. Remember,...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Feb 10, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    I will say that these Tri and Quad copters are a blast! I'm using a bit larger motors, and have no problem flying around with a fully loaded...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Feb 10, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
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    Planet-CNC Usb Board

    I didn't see any place in the setup screens that would allow slaving two axis together. I was specifically looking for this at one time in order...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: Planet - CNC USB Software
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    Mark, I have the old ArduPilot I use for simple aircraft. The newer ArduPilotMega is the platform, in my opinion, that would give folks the...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    I lost about 30-40% of the weight of each arm by machining the lightening/access openings. The thin-wall tubing is actually lighter than ply or...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Jan 8, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
  19. johnbernard36
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    Quad and Tri-Copter Build Tips....

    I am building a spin on the tricopter. A bit bigger and will eventually replace the gyros with a full autopilot, or at least an active...
    Post by: johnbernard36, Jan 6, 2011 in forum: * Scratch Built Section *
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    Chuck Key Extension

    For folks with big hands, or just wanting an easier way to change bits, here is a quick tool to help loosen and tighten the chuck. Use any 1/4"...
    Thread by: johnbernard36, Dec 1, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: Phlatprinter 3 MODS
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