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thenated0g
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My main problem is i have too many hobbies and have filled up my shop. Im moving projects from different hobbies around to get to the other one. Been doing some deep cleaning, like i literally took my Sawzall to a bunch of old foamies i have not flown in years. Trying to consolidate similar tools/projects into the same container/shelf to make room.
rcsoar4fun
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I have hobbies and projects and my family has hobbies and projects .
I often get 15 minutes at a time to work on some thing, then move onto something else.
I also have a large shop and it has parlayed into large messes.
I often get 15 minutes at a time to work on some thing, then move onto something else.
I also have a large shop and it has parlayed into large messes.
thenated0g
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One of my favorite full scale flight simulators is the Condor series for gliders, they are up to Condor 3 now. Its a highly recommended trainer for student pilots. I havent joined but they do races and events all the time online. Super fun trying to find lift.
www.condorsoaring.com
Currently i have been using a Saitek X52 joystick and throttle. I have spoilers on the throttle and flaps on another slider and my streamdeck for special buttons like flight computer so i dont have to remember keyboard keys. But for a long time i have wanted one of these controls guys are making, but i aint paying $400 for one.
So they usually have hand controls for spoilers and flaps. The one pictured has small slider for trim. Some have pull strings tied to a button for tow release.
I decided to try and make my own version using an arduino controller and some 10k linear potentiometers i found with 100mm of travel.
Was going thru lots of different ways to get the sliding controls going and finally decided on 8mm carbon rods for rails.
Ill use 1inch x0.125 aluminium bar stock for the hand control to slider connection.
And probably just design in some linkage points for RC piano wire control rods to connect the pot to the sliders.
I designed all the parts in onshape free account. Finally figured out this morning how to combine multiple documents into one assembly to make sure everything had space to move.
This current version is just so i cant print it out to see what it looks like in real life, test clearances and get the electronics all in place to make sure its going to work. Ill add a enclosed box and more buttons in v2.
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Condor, The Complete Soaring Simulator Created by pilots to share their passion for gliding We designed Condor to give pilots the complete experience of soaring on their PC. The key to this experience is the feeling of immersion in the environment. Precise aerodynamics and weather physics...
www.condorsoaring.com
Currently i have been using a Saitek X52 joystick and throttle. I have spoilers on the throttle and flaps on another slider and my streamdeck for special buttons like flight computer so i dont have to remember keyboard keys. But for a long time i have wanted one of these controls guys are making, but i aint paying $400 for one.
So they usually have hand controls for spoilers and flaps. The one pictured has small slider for trim. Some have pull strings tied to a button for tow release.
I decided to try and make my own version using an arduino controller and some 10k linear potentiometers i found with 100mm of travel.
Was going thru lots of different ways to get the sliding controls going and finally decided on 8mm carbon rods for rails.
Ill use 1inch x0.125 aluminium bar stock for the hand control to slider connection.
And probably just design in some linkage points for RC piano wire control rods to connect the pot to the sliders.
I designed all the parts in onshape free account. Finally figured out this morning how to combine multiple documents into one assembly to make sure everything had space to move.
This current version is just so i cant print it out to see what it looks like in real life, test clearances and get the electronics all in place to make sure its going to work. Ill add a enclosed box and more buttons in v2.
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rcsoar4fun
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For the rails, what about 8mm stainless rails from a 3D printer? Cheap and easy to get rails and bearings. I have a whole set I could send you, not sure if worth shipping.One of my favorite full scale flight simulators is the Condor series, they are up to Condor 3 now. Its a highly recommended trainer for student pilots. I havent joined but they do races and events all the time online. Super fun trying to find lift.
V3Front
Condor, The Complete Soaring Simulator Created by pilots to share their passion for gliding We designed Condor to give pilots the complete experience of soaring on their PC. The key to this experience is the feeling of immersion in the environment. Precise aerodynamics and weather physics...
Currently i have been using a Saitek X52 joystick and throttle. I have spoilers on the throttle and flaps on another slider and my streamdeck for special buttons like flight computer so i dont have to remember keyboard keys. But for a long time i have wanted one of these controls guys are making, but i aint paying $400 for one.
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So they usually have hand controls for spoilers and flaps. The one pictured has small slider for trim. Some have pull strings tied to a button for tow release.
I decided to try and make my own version using an arduino controller and some 10k linear potentiometers i found with 100mm of travel.
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Was going thru lots of different ways to get the sliding controls going and finally decided on 8mm carbon rods for rails.
Ill use 1inch x0.125 aluminium bar stock for the hand control to slider connection.
And probably just design in some linkage points for RC piano wire control rods to connect the pot to the sliders.
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I designed all the parts in onshape free account. Finally figured out this morning how to combine multiple documents into one assembly to make sure everything had space to move.
This current version is just so i cant print it out to see what it looks like in real life, test clearances and get the electronics all in place to make sure its going to work. Ill add a enclosed box and more buttons in v2.
thenated0g
Moderator
Honestly i was just envisioning rods, i wasnt set on carbon specifically. Thanks, i think i have these lengths i need already.
rcsoar4fun
Very Strong User
The bearings are often threaded for 3mm screws, makes it easy to attach a handle.
I disassembled an Anet A8 this weekend . I felt bad, but holy cow, what a pile of garbage.
I disassembled an Anet A8 this weekend . I felt bad, but holy cow, what a pile of garbage.
G-man
Very Strong User
I completed an Astro Flight CHALLENGER kit and flew it yesterday.
A 72-inch polyhedral motor glider designed and kitted in the USA.
Happy to report it flew great right off the boards.
Three "personal touches " in this build:
1. Flow through motor mount, using the X-mount that comes with the motor.
2. A no-hardware , no rubber band, hatch mount method. Cross grain plywood.
3. The anti-rotation pins for split wing joiners are structural. Because, why not?
// Dave
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A 72-inch polyhedral motor glider designed and kitted in the USA.
Happy to report it flew great right off the boards.
Three "personal touches " in this build:
1. Flow through motor mount, using the X-mount that comes with the motor.
2. A no-hardware , no rubber band, hatch mount method. Cross grain plywood.
3. The anti-rotation pins for split wing joiners are structural. Because, why not?
// Dave
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thenated0g
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little more work on my glider sim controls. Decided to connect the hand controls to the sliding potentiometer RC style with control rod and a z bend on the pot. Actually got the diameter for 2mm piano wire right on the first print.
61rcpilot
User
I like that motor mount
Yotaman1985
Very Strong User
Loading the car to hopefully maiden my CARF Kobuz 3m turbine glider tomorrow. Been waiting a long time since finishing the build to do the maiden so super excited. Ill report back tomorrow 
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Yotaman1985
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Got two flights on the Kobuz this morning. First flight just needed some up trim but had the gyro set too sensitive so it got a flutter at higher speeds. Landed it safely and did a second flight but turned the gyro off. It did well but was getting bounced around as it was windy. Turned the gyro on for landing and it was uneventful. Need to adjust gyro settings and the rolls were all over the place so need to look at the aileron travel. Other than those two things, it flew great and wont take much to dial it in
thenated0g
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Printed out v1 of my glider controls. Immediately found 20 things i need to fix. Already printed out v2 parts, just waiting for some bearings from amazon to put it together.
Got my 100mm sliding potentiometers and had to figure out how they worked with a multimeter which was actually pretty fun. Seems like a lot of pots have the 3 legs all together so finding the middle one is simple. On mine one leg is far to the opposite side. Quick google search on how to verify with the ohm setting on the multimeter and i got it figured out.
For pc connection i decided to go with a mini u-hid
www.ultimarc.com
Got my 100mm sliding potentiometers and had to figure out how they worked with a multimeter which was actually pretty fun. Seems like a lot of pots have the 3 legs all together so finding the middle one is simple. On mine one leg is far to the opposite side. Quick google search on how to verify with the ohm setting on the multimeter and i got it figured out.
For pc connection i decided to go with a mini u-hid
Home :: Control Interfaces :: U-HID :: U-HID Nano
www.ultimarc.com
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Yotaman1985
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Newest addition to my fleet. Its well used and has multiple repairs but for the price it should be a fun way to try flying an F5j ship. Largest thermal planes Ive flown are my 1.5m DLG so really looking forward to trying this out.
3.16m span, Mantis 45A ESC and KST servos. Not sure what motor but Ill check when I receive it.
3.16m span, Mantis 45A ESC and KST servos. Not sure what motor but Ill check when I receive it.
thenated0g
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I have not ever tried thermal soaring. Gotta do it sometime.
Making some progress on my Condor soaring sim hand controls. Since last post i have printed and built a v2. Found things to fix, printing out v3 of it this morning.
After looking at the setup for condor i found that they only let you use a Axis/slider on spoilers and pitch trim. So i modified v3 for some push buttons for Flaps up/down, landing wheel toggle, and tow plane release. The reason for 4 buttons is i decided on the ultimarc U-hid as my usb controller and with 2 pots i have room for 4 buttons.
www.ultimarc.com
Heres a demo of the u-hid mini and 2x pots. It just shows up as a game controller in windows.
Organization continues. Grabbed some 3 and 5gal containers from homedepot.
Sydney helped me fill and bottle up the blond ale. Will crack one open in a week and see how carbonation is going.
morebeer.com
Tilt is amazing. Def helps with stopping contamination from opening your fermenters over and over to check gravity etc.
Making some progress on my Condor soaring sim hand controls. Since last post i have printed and built a v2. Found things to fix, printing out v3 of it this morning.
After looking at the setup for condor i found that they only let you use a Axis/slider on spoilers and pitch trim. So i modified v3 for some push buttons for Flaps up/down, landing wheel toggle, and tow plane release. The reason for 4 buttons is i decided on the ultimarc U-hid as my usb controller and with 2 pots i have room for 4 buttons.
Home :: Control Interfaces :: U-HID :: U-HID Nano
www.ultimarc.com
Heres a demo of the u-hid mini and 2x pots. It just shows up as a game controller in windows.
Organization continues. Grabbed some 3 and 5gal containers from homedepot.
Sydney helped me fill and bottle up the blond ale. Will crack one open in a week and see how carbonation is going.
Flash Brewing® | Blonde Ale | 2 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit | Just Mix & Ferment
Flash Brewing® Kits from MoreBeer!® require only 10 minutes to brew. Just mix and ferment. An easy drinking ale, low in esters, and balanced with enough hop character to accentuate the malt profile Flavored with Cascade pellet hops Estimated ABV: 4.9% Estimated IBUs: 15 Makes 2 gallons of...
morebeer.com
Tilt is amazing. Def helps with stopping contamination from opening your fermenters over and over to check gravity etc.
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