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  1. AKNick

    First larger plane

    Why not go with a 60" size? I'm running 6s 3300-3700 in all of mine and they fly very well. Better with the 3300. Not sure what size packs you have but my run times are about 6.5min. I'm currently putting together a 75" edge from extreme flight, going to run 12S, CC80HV, Motrofly 4330-216 (I...
  2. AKNick

    Question? Hitec servo compare- mini vs micro

    I like the SV-1260MG a little better than the MKS HV737, plus it's $25 cheaper. I have 1260's in the tail of a 60" slick, and 737's in the wings, I cannot notice a difference between the two in performance personally. But I'll keep buying the 1260's instead. I'm running 8V...
  3. AKNick

    Wanted Saito FG 14 four stroke gas

    for $225!! good deal
  4. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Well I figured out a couple things. First off that receiver has four dedicated power inputs, meaning it's not labeled as one of the channels which is a nice knowing you are not using up a channel for a battery input. Second, the receiver will operate at like 2.5v which is pretty low... I don't...
  5. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    Finally took the Turbo Bushmaster out on floats. Went through 5 6S batteries. Floats make the plane tail heavy. Batts went as far forward as I could let them. Not sure if anyone else flies this setup, but I may have to put some weight in the bows. I didn’t do much 3D with it since it was very...
  6. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    I cant seem to get it tight enough. I may have enough clearance to add more material to the underside and move the screw location down. I was also thinking of making a barb/tapered spike, which might be a great alternative
  7. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Once I figure out the best way to attach the strap, I'll "mass produce" and try to figure out some kind of price for these little guys. I'm going to get a k/w usage meter so I can figure out how much electricity it takes. My slicer software lets me add the price of the filament and how much gets...
  8. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    From what I read it sounds like the battery ports are basically a suggested port to help distribute power evenly. Power can be added to any port. Just like Futaba. There is no failsafe set in place that I could find. So if one of your batteries shorts out it will effect the whole system unless...
  9. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    The technology keeps on getting better... and better priced. For the cost of a receiver you can buy a good 3D printer!! https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_1845898.html?wid=1433363#goodsDetail I have it's older bigger brother the CR-10S, but this one (Ender 3) is just a...
  10. AKNick

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I am trying to research this 16/32 Rx you are mentioning and cannot seem to find the redundant battery receiver. Do you mean just plug similar batteries into the receiver or is there a iso circuit? Do you have a part number? Speaking of buying a $1k radio, I remember going down this road...
  11. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Also started using a different color. Worked on my stopping system a bit with a #1 wood screw... still too big ha. I have an idea that might be genious it’s to make a wegde... stay tuned
  12. AKNick

    3D Printing General Discussion

    Installed my receiver tray in my edge! I like it! I still need a better strapping system. I don’t feel like it’s holding it down tight enough.
  13. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    I see why you want the gold now.... resembles the owl! This would be super easy to paint whatever color you want...
  14. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Maybe someone will make a skin for it one day. :lol2:
  15. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    I knew it. Honestly Graupner had a couple growing pains when they started HOTT if I'm not mistaken. With that in the past, and I am also blown away by the features this radio has at the price it is being put on the market for. Very smart move for Graupner IMO. LOVE the "?" feature!!! WOW...
  16. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    ME, I DO
  17. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Those look pretty stout. It would take a lot of shear strength to pop one of those suckers off. I would be more concerned about stripping them by torqueing them down too much. I would even consider replacing the steel bolts with the aluminum one at a time so you don't have to fight the running...
  18. AKNick

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    I must have missed what radio you decided on! update: I saw that you haven't let the cat out of the bag yet LOL.
  19. AKNick

    News Sign the Petition 336

    Hey now, I did. What's miserable is the quota of 100,000, and were at less the 5K and the due date is sept 8th? So about 5k a day till then will the effort of being addressed be granted. hmmm I have my doubts unfortunately... 30 days is not enough time with about 90k members if you include FG &...
  20. AKNick

    Discussion The I’m going out flying thread 2018

    You need a Crack Yak! super easy way to learn this is on a foamy. They are close and slow enough for you to make a correction. I like to tell people to do a slow roll, with every pass slow the plane down, You will then see what input you will need to keep the plane flying in a strait line (like...
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