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  1. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Chris, I'm afraid I have no idea on the hall effect gimbals , sorry. Yes I did open it up and I didn't see any open plug spaces for extra switches or anything else, I guess this is why its called entry level, but the good news, you can use with the access protocol or D16 which is the standard...
  2. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I decided not to build an extended engine box , this way it gives me some options for possible future change of motor/engine,
  3. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    yes also just found this video
  4. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Does anyone know what this airplane is, by any chance?
  5. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    yes I am still putting a bit of time on the laser and it going to get more time as fall approaches, From the electric motor photo, you can tell I will have to make some long standoffs
  6. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Don't hold your breath , I have been told its not going to happen and I have two of these as well but I could and hope I am wrong
  7. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    go to aloft hobbies, only $69 , can't go wrong
  8. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    going back to the Taranis, here is a short video I just made showing the new transmitter with 24 channels sporting the access protocol, and the access protocol receiver with sbus for all 24 channels, plug in the Smoothflight, operating the bluebird super servos, and remote power switch for...
  9. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Yes I use the CR 10S, As for holding up, you have to remember TPU is made with Urethane material which is very tough, the belt I made for the alternator never gave me any problems and I had a few made for different sizes and had some of my friends pull on it to break it and they couldn't . As...
  10. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Although the ACCST was by far the most reliable connection , the ACCESS Protocol beats it by a mile , and yes not all receivers will be converted, but then again there are many receivers to choose from at very reasonable prices, so for this I am not worried. But slowly they are upgrading the...
  11. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    well I have been checking the radio out with a small receiver both with ACCESS protocol, and I have to say I am blown away , I can't beleive such a good radio for the price, I did try also the spectrum analyser, unbelievable, at the field this morning with no one there I had the analyser on and...
  12. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Something a bit different, as many of you know me by now, I think and do things outside the box, sometimes good and sometimes not so good. So have a look at this new radio from FrSky, yes I just received one to study it and so far I am totally impressed This radio just came in which is an...
  13. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    well looks like the foam hot wire cut bulkheads seems to be working
  14. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Today, another first for me, for the turtle deck, same principle as I have done before for the wings, In the picture a fellow modeler came over to help me with the cutter, here just holding to show
  15. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    I haven't weighed it but just comparing it is lighter
  16. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    Yes it is , using TPU filament, which is basically Urathane , the amount of flex will depend on the amount of fill I program into it.
  17. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    The Laser wheels and tire, entirely 3D printed, the rim is PLA + which is stronger and more durable and the tire is is TPU material , all that is needed now is the oilite brass insert for the axle
  18. Forgues-Research

    IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

    landing gear in the flight system will be accessible from the bottom because the Batteries on top
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