I am currently testing the MultiWii airplane mode. Early stages of testing shows some really cool features. There are a few things for me to find out and if I mount MultiWii on my Skywalker or a new platform like Bixler is still unknown. The goal for Skywalker is more autonomous so its going to …
Category Archive: Mods
In mods I post various modifications on exisiting items.
Jan 26
More Turnigy 9x ideas
I am currently going thru all options for ArduPlane that I intend to use in my Skywalker. I want to keep my current setup on the Skywalker – a 4 servo wing requiring 4 channels. This way I do not have to reverse any servo internally or change setup if I want to go back …
Dec 28
Swift II LED
I mounted a LED strip to my Swift II. This will make it possible to fly in total darkness. 2 40cm long cuts where I inserted the LED-strips standing in the foam. The cuts are about 15mm deep so I can squeeze in the 10mm wide strip and glue the foam together again. Here is …
Nov 26
Turnigy 9X more mods
Did you think I was finished? There is a problem with the antenna connector. It fits the supplied FRSKY DIY antenna inside the original hole but the FRSKY patch antenna is bigger in diameter where you grip it to thread it onto the connector. The bigger diameter prevents it from slipping into the stock hole. …
Nov 07
Autopartner Crazy Sukhoi buildlog
I had some spare time after dinner so I started the assembly of the Crazy Sukhoi from autopartner. I think you know by now that I was very happy with my previous build and there is going to be no difference this time I assure you. This time i will make minor mods to improve …
Nov 02
MultiWii issues
For a while I had several issues with my Quadcopter. I Haven’t been able to pinpoint the problem, I even changed sensors but the problem persists. The error I have is in stable mode. Even If I calibrate all sensors on a level surface and I use a Button spirit level to make sure the …
Oct 22
T-copter update
I think I have to start the T-copter build once more I want to use my camera gimbal and I want to get rid of visible propellers. Bring in the T! The T-copter will fit nicely here, a cool frame with lots of potential. I only have to order a bunch of ESC’s to get …
Oct 10
Quadcopter FPV pod
The Quadcopter will be fitted with a semi-pod for FPV flying. I will use parts from previous pod, A 5,8Ghz link, an E-OSD and the GoPro HD as camera (video out feed) Here are a few images to show my idea. I have to solder new wire harness, buy new angled connectors for 2.5mm video …
Oct 04
GoPro FPV pod
I was a bit disappointed with the performances of my small cameras. They are great but not good enough for FPV. They couldn’t handle the constant shifting brightness – above horizon = bright, below horizon = dark. So I figured I’ll try the Go Pro HD tv-out as FPV camera. Simply done with the help …
Oct 04
Skywalker damage
This is from the beautiful day. Lined up are my Swift II, Quadcopter, Skywalker and also visible are my 2 GoPro HD cameras, my Goggles, my Spektrum DX7 and the groundstation – and of course some music streaming out from the car… Here are a few images showing the damages that was caused in the …
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Eagle Tree
