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PRELIMINARY Fatshark Module Test Results

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Clearview, Commander, and Attitude v4 are missing because I don't have enough cables to hook them up. This was just a shake-down of the setup before the real test.&...

FPV Module test rig is nearing completion!

Just need a couple more cables to come in the mail. Should be Thursday, although I think it's going to rain on Thursday.

SCIENCE is impending...

What is your favorite F4 FC?

I am thinking about doing a video about F4 flight controllers. What are some great ones that I don't know about? Ones currently on my list include:

CL_Racing F4

Matek F405 + PDB

Kiwi + P...

Early look at my Aomway Commander Review

Hi folks. I've reviewed the Aomway Commander. The video will release on the 12th, but Patrons get an early look. The goggles are currently not available to order. I think that they are revamping the l...

I wrote a manual!

Holybro hired me to write the manual for their new FC. I'm really proud of the work! And I'm really pleased that Holybro is committed enough to having good product documentation that they were willing...

LDPower 2305/2600kv Test Flight Raw Video

VIDEO LINK: https://1drv.ms/v/s!Al4b3QGPtgasl-kiEAAS8EXqvxLGZw

I got a set of LDPower 2305/2600kv moto...

Q&A Submissions Wanted

Hello!

I'd like to do a series of Q&A videos, where I get on Skype or Google Hangouts or whatever with a person and help them through an issue or answer a question for them. These would be colle...

Adjacent Channel Rejection Test

Today I did a test of the ability of True-D and LaForge to reject signal from an adjacent channel. I set both modules on 5740 MHz, then I set a copter transmitting at 5740 MHz down, 200' away. Then I ...

Sneak Preview of the Ultimate Laforge v. True-D Testing

I built a new test rig that will let me compare diversity modules without the distortion of the DVR. Here's a sneak preview of the test data.

Train Bridge Freestyle

Preview of this video. Sorry for the messed up link sent about an hour ago.

In case the embedded video doesn't work for you, here is a direct link: 2017-04-24 17:03:52 +0000 UTC View Post

A Warning r.e. the Taranis Antenna Mod

This video will go live in a few days but Patrons get a sneak preview.

Make your field charging lipo a little safer

Added an automotive blade fuse.

Edgewood, KY

Anybody near Edgewood? I will be in Edgewood next week, the 16h, over the following weekend, and into early the week after. I will be working, but if anybody is nearby maybe we can find time to get to...

Best GoPro Resolution for FPV

Dear Patrons,

In tomorrow's video (about 9 hours from now), I will show that 2k resolution from the GoPro is clearly superior to 1080 or 4k, when the subject is fast motion like FPV video. The reaso...

TS100 Heads Up

I'm going to release a positive review of the TS100 soldering iron soon. If you guys want to order it before it sells out, go for it.

If you use this link, it will be helpful. This isn't an affiliat...

Make Betaflight Fly Beterrer?

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=37279531&postcount=47305

Do thi...

Baltimore

Who's in Baltimore?

Betaflight F3 Inaccurate Current Sensor / mAh Readout

Some people are reporting that their Betaflight F3 boards are reading really low mAh and amps. I did some testing tonight and found that my older BFF3 that's in the Coyote seems to read close to corre...

Lighter Props vs. Heavier Props

This video is me trying out KingKong 5x4x3 props on the Coyote. I originally expected that the 2400 kv motors would be best suited to heavier props. I used the Strix Talon 5x4.2x3 (similar to Racekraf...

New York, I am in you!

Betaflight F3 In Stock Now

https://allcarb...

Broken USB Port FTDI Adapter Betaflight 3.1 Won't Connect Workaround

If you have a broken USB port and have been using an FTDI adapter to connect to your flight controller, Betaflight 3.1 won't work, because they disabled MSP on UART1 by default. Here is a directory of...

Nvidia Graphics Card Giveway Recipient: Troy Lonie

Thanks to everyone who entered, and congratulations to Troy. Troy, please message me privately with your mailing address to arrange delivery.

Joshua

Giveaway: Nvidia GTX645 Graphics Card

Okay, this is a bit of an odd giveaway, and not at all a "test/feedback" situation. The giveaway is open to all Patrons at any level.

Recent versions of Premiere have stopped supporting the gra...

Thanks, Patrons!

I've been struggling with how to backup my YT channel for a while now. Google Takeout produces 600 GB archives, which I really have nowhere safe to put. I have a 1 TB RAID array at home, but it's most...

Re-visiting Infinity Batteries

In my Group Three battery testing, the Infinity 1500 really stood out. Costing under $25, it delivered a 28 second longest burst at 60 amps discharge rate--an exceptional result. So I was really excit...

FPVLife Livestream March 5

Vek has invited me to attend his FPVLife Livestream with Boris B. on March 5. Check the link above to find your local time.

Hoverbot Nano First Flight and "Durability Testing"

Patrons,

This video is unlisted, but it's not exactly secret and you can share it if you want. It will go public eventually.

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Goodbye forever, brushed micro copters. The Hoverbot Nano...

Battery Break-In: Yes Or No

I'm beginning work on a long-term test of whether battery break in matters. Some of you will recall that I did a brief test where I demonstrated that break-in had no effect on IR. Since I just receive...