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Electrics / F51 Middax Aquadrone - waterproof GPToys Drone + Unboxing + Review + 3D improvem

« on: August 19, 2016, 13:56:33 PM »

Hello friends!
Today I have prepared this thread, to share all experiments and you'd see things that go going to my
 new little. This drone is waterproof! At last I could try .. really had wanted to have it, never before
i had a submersible dorne, and it seems as interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHBlrQiWrCk

The first thing that caught my attention is the small size. I expected bigger for the photos, but far from that
problem, I see a good advantage. It is portable and fits in anywhere, you can also get wet!



as you see has a simple line, with many bars ventilation and water for easily drain out water and the drone
can re-take flight.
The manufacturer claims that everything is waterproof. even the video camera.
The motors are sealed so that they do shorted are submerged, and also the plate
all circuits.
There is no problem with wetting the LED lights !!



Is not suitable for salt water (safe mind is not the best idea to put it in it), but still, I think it can have your profits.
RTF, just set the protections and legs the drone and you're ready to fly!



A rainy day you fancy flying the drone? the F51 nothing happens , is waterproof and can get wet without problems.
The manufacturer ensures that you can even record video underwater. (That i want to see).

It has an easy and is stable in perfect indoor flight, outside if it's windy (little) It is no longer fun .. also, in future
post in this thread and will comment the tests that go with doing.



 we go with the unboxing !
this F51 MIDDAX brings on everything you need to fly. (RTF)

UNBOXING VIDEO soon!

in the box:
Transmitter
Dron F51
Charger with Cable
two batteries (lasting about 5 to 7 minutes each)
Set spare Propellers
built-in camera
tools
Detailed instruction manual and well explained.

A great point in his favor, and which I decided to buy this, are batteries using very common, and I have other drones,
so that the 7 minutes flight  can be increased easily with a few batteries assured you have a good time.
Also in about 1 hour they are already charged again.



It has a striking color (orange version) perfect for not losing sight in places with high contrast.
plastic fuselage is reistaint to falls, propellers , perhaps because of its small size,   but being such a small drone, it just
does nothing when it falls.
Anyway the F51C brings a set of propellers and parts for when that happens and it breaks or loses some detail ..
much appreciated if you are new to this.



The transmitter , has a distance of 75 meters (approximately), and works in the 2.4GHz range.
It has 3 flight modes, Normal, Headless, and automatic.
The latter mode, not recommended, although it is assumed it has automatic back home, I did not work me any of the 3
times I've tried.
The mode headless, it works acceptably if the drone is near.



what about the camera?
is supposed to be HD quality but as expected is bad enough, the videos are regular quality, and the recording angle is too
 steep and vibrates too much for my taste.

The controls take pictures and videos work well.



Main functions.
3 modes of different acceleration
pirouettes 360
Taking pictures and videos
Automatic back home (do not recommend)
waterproof (you can wash it all down without fear, even dipping)
LED position lights

is floating in water ?? NO !! ,, May be waterproof, but not float,, at the time that flood
  the hull, the drone goes quickly to the bottom,, forget to fly it under water ...
that will not work with this drone .. So if you do not want to lose it, better just landed in places where if there is a problem and
ends at  the bottom, you can easy recover.



In short, it is a fun, affordable and have a good time drone. I recommend it







PROS:
sporty and stable flight (interior)
3d flips & pirouettes
brings two batteries
You can get wet! no problem flying raining or land on water.
full waterproof
Bright LEDs and visible position.
720p camera built-cam (with sound)
Bring a bag to carry

CONS:
The battery compartment is a loose piece (and can easily lose)
HD video camera are not of good quality
The manufacturer says you can record underwater,, I have not succeeded. file always goes wrong.



Improvements with 3D printing
As we know, I like to also do some things for my rc.
For this particular model, I thought somehow adapt the chassis to use batteries with more capacity.

Well, these or any other of the things that happen and I have to do with the F51, i will post in
this thread. 
Suggestions for improving this drone welcome, please post any occurrence that you have

3D improvements:
big battery adapter




Recomendet Links:

Technical Data of F51 Maddix
3D print inprovements
Unboxing Video
Video del primer vuelo :
Where to see more videos? 
Where to buy it?

Well here I leave it, I hope serve someone.

Thanks for getting here! soon will put new things

greetings

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Electrics / NEW! MJX X102H Drone RTF - Altitude Hold - Auto Retourn - {Review} + improvement

« on: August 15, 2016, 19:58:07 PM »

Hello friends, this time I will show you the last thing he has joined the pack, with a twist
I is the family of X-SERIES, I present my X102H!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A55RBLDk2k

He was eager to receive it. the truth if does everything it promises look good ... also with
these blades reversed, it seems bad boy has it !!. Well, to the point ...

This I have now in hand, is the new model MJX, the X102H X , the first thing that stands out are its inverted blades,
these blades are big! Almost as much as my phantom.
Never before I fly a drone with inverted engines, looks a bit strange, it seems that the drone is backwards ,,
but it recognizes that looks good!


 
This drone, has 2 different flight modes (L (slow) and H (Rapido)), also incorporates very new to what is usually
quadcopteros this range of functions.

can keep up (with barometer)
can take off and land automatically
You can return to automatic home and more things that story below ..



Another detail to note is its enormous size. We're talking about 50x50cm, nothing small.
I was surprised that your battery is only 7.4V even after mounting and weigh it, I understood
which it is large but lightweight. We will see that such behaves in flight.

EL model X102H X is that comes without camera , (the camera can be purchased separately.
 
in the X104T model The camera comes with the drone **)
It also brings support for gopro or similar. If it appears that this drone is focused more on recording
and photography has pirouette. In fact, I think it does flips and acrobatic turns. Also they mediate app
in the mobile or tablet you can do FVP.
** See Link below



The station is of type (spring centered) you go to the desired height and can release the accelerator.
The control routine returns to center waiting for new instructions. You want to know all functions of command? **
NEXT ** the link below



Well, I think X102H is for who is more interested in the subject photography and videos in pirouettes
 or acrobatics. Hey, by that I do not say that this drone is not fast ,, in its most aggressive mode can reach
be fun, but of course, response is slower than many others, because of the size and elices riding,
and construction itself, I think it could be compared has take curves with a 4x4 xD



let's take a quick look at the features offered by this drone and discuss the most interesting.
Also I left below some links with more information that I have gathered from this model.

Key Features:

Maintains altitude : It does not have GPS, but it has installed a number of components that help you be more stable in flight.
Maintains altitude (acceptably) and its mode of "slow" flight respondecon fine movements. (Good forrecording with the camera)

off automatic : This drone, also takes off and land alone (if you wan to).
With the red button of the controller, one sort pulse to the red buton and motors and lights begin to turn. (But not off take off)
another short press the red button and the Drone take off the ground automatically.

To land, once you have the drone a few meters, if you press the red button again during flight it will land alone.
(You even can control the rolling direction for to control the drone as it descends (In case it was more wind than normal)
Although generally low fairly straight and controlled alone.

automatic return : This function allows you to return the drone (to the transmiter) automatically.
Only it works in headless mode, and is activated by a short press the button beneath red).
Once automatic return, any movement is made in command (up or down)
exit of the autoretourn.  Also if you press the same button it will cancel the order..

6 axis gyro : It provides good stability in flight, both indoors and outdoors. (Days with much
wind, given its considerable size and low weight, it can be a bit more difficult to handle)

LED lights in Dron . When night came and I could see the lights that have led, I was impressed enough. They are very cool lighted eyes
 and went from being a flying frog to look more like an alien ship.








3D printing improvements
Well, as you know, I also like to do some things for my rc. For this particular model,
I thought of adapting the hook that brings to the video camera and there attach a battery pack I have of
same voltage but different size. (Not fit).

I also thought to give a ridge, aahah to terrify the moskitos that is by the way ,,
the velvet and face of "frog" have.

Well, these or any other of the things that happen and I have to do with the X102H, i will share they here in
this thread. suggestions for improving this drone welcome, please post any occurrence that you have

3d Improvements:
Crest frightens moskitos
Support larger battery
Gopro support (with protective casing)




Pros and cons
After all, this drone has exceeded my expectations ,, remember that we are talking about a drone
less than 60 € which includes everything you need to put your camera and can record amazing videos.
at less to me, seen in this way, I think it worth buying if you are thinking started in the worldthe drones.

Of course that is far from a drone of € 350, no miracles, but if this MJX x102H solutions and think it isa practical and economical solution.
I had fun flying this drone, you can see the videos I uploaded **
Internet in this thread.

I hope to share some soon.
** See Link below

Pros:
Look different and striking
low price
easy menejo
RTF complete kit
brings some parts
Common Battery (You can use other easily)

Cons:
flight inside
Low weight (for my taste)
gimbal can mejorarase (camera shake)
walking distance control (being FPV should have more range)



Recommended Links:
MJX technical details here: http://bit.ly/2bcJH0p
Video camera for MJX here: http://bit.ly/2boT1Pw
Unboxing Video here: http://bit.ly/2baYG7H
Functions of the station MJX here: coming soon ..
Video first flight here: coming soon ..
Where to see more videos? here: http://bit.ly/SongoLand
Where to buy here: http://bit.ly/2aT0kw0
Where to buy camera included here: http://bit.ly/2bdWX6n

Well here I leave, I hope you serve something to someone.
Thank you very much for getting here! I hope soon to put new things ..
a greeting

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Electrics / RoboCat 270 Project DIY - All You need for build your one! {Under construction}

« on: August 11, 2016, 02:04:02 AM »

Hi gliderireland friends, I'd like to share my experience in the construction of my first racing drone.
I've never assembled one before, (so everything is a surprise for me) to get started in the world of drones and after make some search, in my opinion this kit is a perfect base for it.

In this thread i will adding the 3D printable improvements that go specifically designed for this model all ready Done:

3d Power PCB Support model
www.thingiverse.com/thing:1657632

Future improvements:
Led light for Tail / Nose, Camera Supports ,GPS Supports, Battery holder



This RoboCat 270 kit has been courtesy of Gearbest guys, one serious and very big website were  you can both for setting up your DIY drone or to get yours already assembled from factory and soo on.  Thank you all you guys!!  you are Awesome!!



Back to the drone , this thread includes actually all you need for assemble your Drone.
here you can see the components i use in this project and all the tech spec:

Carbon fiber Quadcopter Frame
Marspower 2204 Motors x4

Propeller 5030 x4
CC3D flight controller
power distribution board
Lipo LiFe Low Voltage Buzzer Alarm
12A motor ESC

Battery 2200mAh 11.1V 30C Lipo
Transmitter
Charger compatible
kit with some parts

i get all parts for this build here.
http://bit.ly/2b3l5ap




This RoboCat feels very balanced from beginning, against other equivalent others, this has very good reputation for its fine stability of flight and response. Easy to drive and assemble in a simple beautiful line. For all that reasons it has been selected to start this project.


Also is fully upgradeable one of the things because i love it.
This means little by little you will be able to add more things to your drone, to leave it as you like... GPS, FPV, 3D Print improvements, etc..

Carbon fiber chassis feels rugged, lightweight. It has a thickness of 1.5mm thick fuselage and 3mm thick arms for better support the power from motors .
In the videos you can see a fast assemble and all parts received in a single pass.



Hardware is very easy to identify it comes with not instructions, but however leave an image that came to me very well for the Assembly of the Robo.


Patience at the time to assembly It is also recommended, above all if it is the first time that you mount something, you do it somewhere quiet, with enough space to see all parts and work in a comfortable area.

I had never build one before and it took about 30 hours (counting tests and other surprises along the way).

I don't think that required any technical special knowledge to come out all right, perhaps more complicated for some of the mounted, may be it welds with Tin (but is very easy with a little of practice)

Here you can see clearly as they have to go the engine welded to the ESC, so two rotate in clockwise direction and the other two to the contrary.



These engines can get to spin very fast, certainly for this drone are more than enough. A touch of throttle and shoots out the drone.

The advantage of these motors and brushless is that friction is minimal. Which translates into better performance and less maintenance.

I've see that many of the people who assemble this kit say that power PCB, does not work for this model.

This is not entirely correct, I've been able to fit it perfectly, including the two frames carbon fiber which includes the chassis.

The trick is cut to size. This Power PBC is also made as an octocopter, (but we are not going to use those connections) Then the best way to go is cut.





To secure the power PCBto the chassis, I designed a piece that fits perfectly with this board model and fixed with screws to the chassis of the RoboCat.



On the next floor of the drone, we have the battery compartment, I've chosen one of 30C / 3S, giving power for 10 or 12 minutes of flight.

 In future 3D improvements shure i make some support for quick battery replacement.

 

The only problem that I found when installing the control flight CC3D, is that I was able to integrate the anti-vibration support that comes in the Kit.

A layer above, we have the CC3D, has captivated me, super simple to set up, has been to connect it by usb to the ground station, and in less than 10 minutes to have everything set up and ready to fly.



Think it is advisable to protect from vibration everything we can this Board, but I have been unable. At the end what I did was stick it to the middle frame, as shown in the  videos:




The software of this flight controller is based on "librepilot" open source so it is perfect to configure it as you need.

Depending on your level of rider, you can start softer and not broke your drone while learning to fly.

once you already take more esperience is going to be easy to modify the parameters of your Robocat and load more aggressive flight configs on your CC3D board.

For more information about Librepilot see this link



Connected to the CC3D I have the receiver and Transmitter Sky Fly FS T6, with a simple wiring per channel and protected by the external housing feline line from this model.


On the right side, I had to drill a little the side plastic protection, since it could not connect the ESC drivers.

In my conclusion, this drone i believe that it can make dreams reality of anyone interested in started in the world of the drains with a serious model and quality.

Not be mistaken when I say is also a drone for starters, this dorne has a RACING spirit in all parts of his body and configured in an aggressive flight mode, it can be very very fast..

I have learned to fly dornes with it , i steel no too much good, but 100% recommend for start, is easy to Fly and config.
I can help with the basic configuration from the Transmitter and the CC3D flightboard.

Message me if you have trubles.

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Here you can se the unboxing video
https://youtu.be/LJq7mdTUleA

Here a Timelap from the construction
https://youtu.be/4ICdwr_xD8o

Thanks for watching!

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Misceleanous / new around here

« on: August 11, 2016, 01:59:32 AM »

hello friends, I am new community, i have some drons and quadcopters, also recently I started with RC boats, I am very happy with it.
There are some thread to introduce yourself? because I have not been able to find it around the forum..

just wan to sey hello gliderireland!!!

regards