cool, i bouht a trifecta i paid like 17.00 i think hk sale.
it seems like its gonna be a nice frame.. it will be my first tri-copter.
just trying to get healthy here. before i start or finish up a project.. i am collecting parts tho..
right now im collecting parts for a cheap paraglider. after watching the Ft video i said that looks fun till they said how much.. they put most of that cost on the parachute.. well i have to disagree. nylon parachutes in the four foot to 6 foot range are cheap. i picked up a 1.5m chute cost me 12.00 got bored and took it for a test ride in kite form see if it would work, and it works perfect will be a lot of fun.
so i fugue ill be able to build a cheap poor mans paraglider for around 60.00 ( seems like a fun thing to fly, and will look coll in the air. i also want to try and fly FPV under a parachute that is gonna be a interesting experience. ill be sure to take photos and save links etc in case this turns out good. which i do not see why it would not.. but yeah ill document it so it will be easy to build if someone wants too. the only problem with the 12.00 four foot parachute.. is you do not get to pick colors. so yeah i have to sport rainbow brite canopy.. o well from the round it will look yellow i guess. )
most of that money is gonna be on the metal servos im gonna need.. just not sure what servos to buy as the paraglider im using for inspiration only gives specs not a size or brand of servos so no clue what servos i need
. at least the HK trifecta had the recommended metal gear servo.. along with its internal gearing system i can only assume we will not have any issues with durability..from what i get the reason others do not use this type of servo connection is because there is a patent.. i wonder how much money HK spent to use it.
i hate patents. especially digital ones.. the patents in cell phones is just hurting the industry.. if everyone could share they would all be better off.
rant over. LOL
good luck on your build.. i will be paying attention since im sure you will get yours built way before me. i have not seen any build threads on the trifecta so will be interesting first tricopter, and first tric-copter
chris.
anyhow the main body will be 3/16" hobby grade plywood. that is a project i have on my table riht now. lol