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  1. njswede

    Question? Which wattmeter

    I'm contemplating whether I should write a few articles explaining the basic concepts on RC model electrics. This is something I would cover... However, using a wattmeter is very simple. They basically have two functions: * Plug it in to the battery, and it will tell you the voltage. * Plug...
  2. njswede

    Question? Which wattmeter

    ...and when you get new batteries, as fresh good batteries can easily deliver 30% more current than old bad ones.
  3. njswede

    57 SC Discussion

    That's perfect, since it's gives the rest of us "average" builders a good idea what we're going to encounter!
  4. njswede

    Primo .15 size 3D Profile Build Thread

    That's too bad. I was interested in this kit, since I've never built anything from sticks before and it seemed reasonably simple. I guess you've provided enough evidence against the "simple" part...
  5. njswede

    3DHS --FLY LOW-- Always OFF TOPIC

    OMG! What the heck happened? In-flight fire or post crash?
  6. njswede

    3DHS 58" Edge 540

    I haven't gotten that far in my thinking. Depends on what works best for routing the wires, I think.
  7. njswede

    3DHS 58" Edge 540

    I'm going to start to source the equipment for the 58" Edge I picked up dirt cheap at a swap meet. I think I've got the power system figured out (4s 4000mAh, 85A ZTW OPTO, 6A ZTW SBEC and a motor yet to be named). But what I'm debating is whether to go for HS-5245MG or HS-225MG. Is it worth the...
  8. njswede

    The 3DRCForums -Discuss Anything Thread-

    Finally got myself an RC work bench so no more CA stains on the kitchen counter, dining room table or living room floor! In case you're in the market for one, I can highly recommend this one...
  9. njswede

    You may be addicted to RC if...

    If you think building an elaborate GPS guided quadcopter is easier than walking your kids to the school bus, you MAY be addicted to RC: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/futureoftech/helicopter-parenting-dads-homemade-drone-follows-kid-bus-stop-1C7356195
  10. njswede

    Put a face to that name!

    That's OK. I don't think I'll be doing much flying before Christmas anyway. Let's see how things play out. It's always fun to make new flying buddies, so keep me posted!
  11. njswede

    Put a face to that name!

    I'm about 35 minutes away (in the opposite direction). Let me know if you're heading out that way and we'll make it a play date!
  12. njswede

    Put a face to that name!

    That looks like "my" club, GCA. You fly there regularly or was that just for the FLIE?
  13. njswede

    EF 48" Laser EXP

    I wish I could. We've got this winter thing going on here. But that frees up time for some Yak building!
  14. njswede

    EF 48" Laser EXP

    Almost fixed! I ended up just patching up whatever I could find the pieces for. Wherever there were pieces missing and/or there were too many cracks, I stiffened using a thin CF strip. I know a real builder would have manufactured new formers and cross braces from plywood, but I'm a cheater and...
  15. njswede

    You may be addicted to RC if...

    My wife doesn't like when I put drops of glue on the granite counter top we paid a small fortune for. Women are strange!
  16. njswede

    You may be addicted to RC if...

    Yeah, plus the fact that I'm a little proud that I paid $80 for it if you count the junk I traded in... :) I have three planes to work on, so I guess I could have hidden one as parts spread out across the bench... :)
  17. njswede

    You may be addicted to RC if...

    Last night I admitted to my wife that I had hidden a plane from her. She laughed and I know for a fact that she hides shoes from me...
  18. njswede

    What do you guys want videos of?

    Some of them aren't too hard to do. Have you checked this out? I bet you can do it with your foamie! http://www.3drcforums.com/showwiki.php?title=The+Blender
  19. njswede

    New Here? Introduce yourself!

    Great to have you here Robert! I personally think some of us here have a lot to learn from someone like you. I am a self-confessed stick banger who can't do straight, smooth lines to save my life. So 3D nut or not, I think you have a lot to add to our community. Once again, welcome!
  20. njswede

    3DHS --FLY LOW-- Always OFF TOPIC

    I don't have a big enough vehicle for it anyway. But it would be oooooh so cool!!!
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