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Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 7:23am On Jan 02, 2018

BruncleZuma:

Good use of your time.

Big ups Op.

Thank you!

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Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 7:23am On Jan 02, 2018

kolawoleibukun:
na wah o

so make we come day build am? people plenty oh. so na where we go sell am? na video dem day teach this kind thing no be for pictures.

na this one Nigeria won take develop?

we no get things way we go show the world apart from copycat?

Well, my brother... This is a new year. Lol. All the of replies I kept for this kind of your post, I left them in 2017.

Thank you for your comment all the same.

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Politics › Re: Kaduna Inland Dry Port To Be Commissioned By President Buhari On Thursday by RCDIY(m): 3:26pm On Jan 01, 2018

Terrible people everywhere! One cannot even rejoice over a piece of good news without these uncouth lot turning into an avenue for insults and divisive statements cry

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Celebrities › Re: Meet Onyi Adaba, Ken Erics Wife & More Photos From Their Traditional Wedding by RCDIY(m): 2:30pm On Dec 31, 2017

[quote author=topskylinker post=63700329]Photos from the traditional wedding of actor Ken Erics, today, in Enugu State

The traditional wedding of Nollywood actor, Ken Erics, to his long-time beau Onyi Adada took place in Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State on the 28th of December 2017.

Please, in how many states did this event take place?! undecided

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Crime › Re: Residents Steal Gravel From Road Construction That Is In Ongoing (Photos) by RCDIY(m): 10:42am On Dec 31, 2017

omohayek:
Three mouth-breathers gave your absurd comments a thumbs up! Nigeria is truly finished as a country.

Did it ever occur to you or your three cheerleaders that one major reason these villagers are so destitute is because there are no good roads leading to their village? What they are doing is the equivalent of a farmer consuming even the seeds he will need for his next planting: they are basically guaranteeing they will never have the smallest chance of rising out of the poverty they are stuck in.

You're just busy showing yourself. There are a lot things wrong with this country. You've pointed some of them out. But folks like you are also part of the issues. Your attitude does no good to anyone or anything.

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Science/Technology › Re: RC Cars, Drones And Planes by RCDIY(m): 1:04am On Dec 30, 2017

Twagrill:
then, can a fpv camera still
be clear?

Sure but not as compared to HD images.

Car Talk › Re: Memorable Posts Of 2017 Cartalk. by RCDIY(m): 4:53pm On Dec 29, 2017

Sunymoore:
Live and let live.. That's his opinion.

And that's my opinion of his opinion.

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Car Talk › Re: Memorable Posts Of 2017 Cartalk. by RCDIY(m): 7:56am On Dec 29, 2017

Zoharariel:
If Yahweh really wants his missionaries moving from one location to the other, then he should come down from heaven with his hosts of Angels ...... for his fraudulent children.

This is quite a stupid post. I'm sure you meant it to be some sort of dark humour but it's just plain stupid. This kind of arrant stupidity shouldn't cross into the next year with you.

God bless you.

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Celebrities › Re: Jamiu Azeez Involved In Car Accident (Photos) by RCDIY(m): 6:30pm On Dec 28, 2017

13ShadesOfMay:
Speed kills... The earlier FG pegs speed limit for users the better...

Are you seriously saying you don't know there are speed limits in Nigeria? Ridiculous!

Science/Technology › Re: RC Cars, Drones And Planes by RCDIY(m): 1:08pm On Dec 28, 2017

Twagrill:
Thanks!!! so FPV cameras can be replaced with HD cameras.
And can u give me updates on your project as you progress

HD cameras are usually not used for FPV due to latency issues in transmission. Remember in FPV, your practically flying your craft as if your actually riding in it. A small delay in video transmission could mean a crash or even loss of craft.

But you can add HD camera to the craft to record fine images.

I'll update the thread when my receivers arrive.

Meanwhile, I'm trying to put my 'lighted' 250 Diatone to flight. Working on it today. Find pictures below

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Science/Technology › Re: RC Cars, Drones And Planes by RCDIY(m): 9:12am On Dec 27, 2017

HD camera

Science/Technology › Re: RC Cars, Drones And Planes by RCDIY(m): 9:11am On Dec 27, 2017

Twagrill:
wow!!! That's brilliant. You're too good jare.
What about the camera, getting live videos from the camera. That's another aspect proving to be very challenging. Hw do you think we can go about that.

Bredan007 has said a lot on the topic.
I'll like to add some thing though.
For simple 'live feed', you'd need FPV gear as he already said.
- A video Transmitter (VTX)
- A video Receiver (VRX)
- A monitor
- An FPV camera
- An HD camera

The transmitter is connected to your camera and sends images to your receiver which is displayed on the monitor.

If your want to get other information displayed on the screen (altitude, speed, battery level, etc), you can use a Flight controller that has in built Onscreen display (OSD) or get a standalone OSD equipment.

The purpose of the HD camera is for taking high definition images since FPV cameras are designed to record at lower quality
This has to do with latency of transmitting large resolution images (like HD). Latency is the time lapse of delay between time video is taken by your camera and the time it takes to reach your monitor.

FPV cameras are rated in TVL (TV lines) and can be designed to be quite small. This also reduces weight for small drones used mainly for FPV fun flying.

I intend adding this to my 250 size build with an F3 Controller (inbuilt OSD) but the Flight controller requires a different kind of receiver to communicate with my Radio transmitter.
I've placed an order for a new Receiver. Hopefully, the project will continue by January.

See pictures of my FPV gear below

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Business › Re: Package Delivery Problems: USPS And NIPOST by RCDIY(m): 2:36am On Dec 10, 2017

Cecegal:
Brother please you mean this is your tracking number and your parcel came via EMS?,........ no update since 23rd.

Is this resolved?

Gaming › Re: Flight Simulators Enthusiast! by RCDIY(m): 10:34pm On Dec 03, 2017

Nice thread, guys.
I love aircrafts and didn't know simulators can give such levels of 'orgasms' as seen in many posts here. So I'm in.
Starting tomorrow, I'll start researching so I can join this hobby.

By the way, does anyone have a simulator for quadcopters?
I actually make them and fly line of sight for fun or aerial photography but I want to start flying FPV and need to practice on a SIM before the real thing. Quadcopter parts are quite expensive.

Business › Re: Package Delivery Problems: USPS And NIPOST by RCDIY(m): 7:50am On Dec 02, 2017

Cecegal:
...Terrible Country..

You can say that again!

Business › Re: Package Delivery Problems: USPS And NIPOST by RCDIY(m): 7:13am On Dec 02, 2017

Cecegal:
USPS since 23rd saying it departed Morocco no update on the Nipost website since 20th November yet [b]the lady at my local post office keeps telling me it arrived Lagos Monday night and is with customs [/b]I was there on Tuesday same as Today.....

Check with NAHCOL (not sure I got the name right) but they are the aviation handling company. You have a tracking number, right? Check their office at MMA. When nipost says item is with customs, it means those Handlers are holding it probably waiting for you to come grease their palms.
I got a transmitter some time ago and they held it for months. I eventually sent a cousin to their office and paid 5k to retrieve it. Hope this helps

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Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 8:04pm On Dec 01, 2017

So I got it all done using the KK mini FC.
Not exactly happy but it flies OK. I considered swapping out the FC for Naza Lite so I can have auti-stabilized flights but I think I'll just get a PPM receiver and use Naze32 as initially planned.

Science/Technology › Re: Who Can Build Flying Drone With Wireless Controller Help Me by RCDIY(m): 7:35pm On Dec 01, 2017*

loobby:
Who Can Build flying Drone....

I can help you. I live in Abuja but doesn't matter. I can get you started and flying in no time.

https://www.nairaland.com/4147249/how-build-quadcopter#61910985

Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 2:45pm On Nov 29, 2017

In the meantime, I will install a KK Mini FC on it just to get it rolling. I will switch back to the Naze32 when I get a PPM receiver

Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 2:39pm On Nov 29, 2017

After picking the Flight controller from P.O, I discovered it has no PWM output to fit with my Receiver.
The FC is only compatible with PPM receivers. The only way around is to order a PWM to PPM encoder or a new Receiver.

In any case, the build will have to sit on the shelf for another 3 weeks. Quite unfortunate!

Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 10:05pm On Nov 27, 2017

RCDIY:
So the Frame has been assembled.....

With the Frame assembled and Motors/ESCs/PDB installed, we now need to mount the flight controller (FC).
I planned using a KK Mini (I have some unused units) but later decided to use a Naze variant instead as this will allow me access more features.
I ordered a Flip32 AIO FC on sale and was hoping to pick it last weekend but...
I'll check the P.O tomorrow. Hopefully, we can complete this build by Saturday.

Picture of FC below..

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Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 12:09pm On Nov 26, 2017

Here's the pre-build picture of Diatone 250!

Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 12:01pm On Nov 26, 2017

RCDIY:
So the Frame has been assembled.
Next is to install the ESCs and Motors.

Find pictures below....

The last Picture is the Lighted Diatone Frame. I'll share pictures of that build here too.

By the way, the primary Build is missing a Motor. I have ordered 2 Pcs of 2206 2200Kv motors but I will have to remove one from the F330 since they're same motors.

Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 11:58am On Nov 26, 2017

So the Frame has been assembled.
Easy with the instructions that came with it. Some frames comes without a manual (Like the Lighted Diatone 250 I'm building for Christmas).

Next is to install the ESCs and Motors.
Before that, we have to do a little soldering. Not sure I mentioned it earlier but we need a PDB to provide central power to the ESCs, and to reduce weight, I soldered them directly instead of using Bullet connectors. On larger frames, I use the connectors.

Find pictures below....

Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 11:51am On Nov 26, 2017

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Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 11:49am On Nov 26, 2017

ogocology:
So the frame has arrived Lagos!

Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 8:41pm On Nov 12, 2017

Here are some pictures from the Quad

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Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 8:06pm On Nov 12, 2017

Hello Guys,
Its been few days now since my last update.
This is probably the worst thing about building anything RC. You have to wait for weeks to get parts and components.
I am still waiting for the frame and other parts.

Meanwhile< I received a different set of motors I previously ordered for another quadcopter, an F550 Alien frame. I have been using this for a while, making some videos around my area.
I had LHS 920k motors but gathered that Sunnysky's 980kv units perform better so I decided to try them.

On board, I carry a cheap 4K camera with wifi.

Below are some pictures of the Quad.

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Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 7:49am On Nov 05, 2017

Hello...
I have been thinking of getting 12A ESCs. I'm only worried the shipping would take too long. So I will continue the project with the 30A units available.

Hopefully, the frame will arrive next week.

Cheers!

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Science/Technology › Re: How To Build A Quadcopter by RCDIY(op): 7:44pm On Nov 02, 2017

Hello...
So like earlier mentioned, I want to something small (not so small) and fast.. very fast and maybe a little bit noisy.
I have ordered a 250mm Frame. I should have it in a bout a week or so.
I have 2200KV motors (Racestar) from my previous 330mm build.
We should use 12A ESCs but I don't really feel like buying any new component apart from the frame so we gonna use the 30A ESCs I kept as spares. The should work just fine, the only downside being the extra few grams in weight.

I have Turnigy 9X transmitter. I have made a number of modifications to it. This has improved its capabilities and range.
1. Flashed ER9X software on it.
2. Installed Backlight on the LCD
3. Upgraded the module to Frsky DJT and V8FR II Receiver to improve range and allow me to activate Failsafe

Other extras required are available; things like PDB (Power Distribution board), bullet connectors and wires.
I also placed order for frames and propellers.
A hobby shop I visited online was having clearance sales so I couldn't resist picking some frames and propellers (2 Frames and over 2 propellers for less than $15)

I have attached below pictures of the frame and ESC we will use.

The build will commence when I receive the frame.

Cheers!

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