I decided to fit a OpenLRS module inside the radio rather than use the module. Using a receiver as a transmitter was one option, but I decided to strip the module and clean up and install the PCB. Read more here. All together about 4 hours work. Most of that […]
What’s with these Multirotors? So it’s now the end of 2013. Over the last 2 years Quad, Hex and Octo Multirotor flying as part of the RC hobby has become very popular and is growing fast. The parts needed to build a multirotor are now cheap and easy to get […]
I have just been experimenting with a new high power LED strobe. Details here. Designed with RC models in mind especially larger gliders and FPV models, it is intended to make these more visible at a distance. Range testing so far along ground level suggests that the strobe is visible […]
The domain home page has been changed to provide quick basic info before getting into the detail pages and navigating the blog. Pages recently updated the info pages for the lost model tracker transmitter, receiver and yagi antenna. I still have my links page which I have set to my […]
Portable Power Meter I have added some information here and a store product here for the plug-in type power meter. These plug-in power meters are low cost and great for checking appliances etc. You can move them around, leaving connected to each appliance or a group of appliances for a […]
What is it At US$39 these are possibly not worth repairing, but it’s always interesting to see what’s inside, how it works and there’s the challenge of making it work again. Available from Hobbyking. Most parts are available as spares. The problem – The repair One motor then two wouldn’t […]