FredOfMBOX
New member
Hi! I'm Fred. I got into FPV racing quadcopters about a year ago because they seemed like a fun way to learn some electronics. I'm super happy that I've learned how to solder and work with some various components and even did a pretty fun arduino project.
I've participated in a few FPV quadcopter races, but I still have a bit of trouble getting my head around the controls for flying quadcopters. I keep expecting them to fly like planes and they just don't.
So a few weeks ago I built an FT Tiny Trainer. With the 3S battery it was very nose heavy, so I glued 2 nickels and two pennies to the tail, which made it just slightly nose forward. I maidened it yesterday and had a good time, though I probably should have waited until the winds were a bit calmer. Still, it did a fine job and I wouldn't have been embarrassed if somebody were watching. I definitely need to work on trimming out the airplane (it just seemed to want to dive no matter what), and just generally getting my head around controlling it from LOS.
But I'm more excited about putting a camera on it and flying it FPV. That's coming soon. I've got one of those super light tiny whoop cameras that I'm deciding where/how to mount on the TT. First I want to have some consistently nice takeoffs.
I'm also printing plans for the FT Explorer to get a possibly better FPV plane, but frankly, I actually like seeing the propeller in view.
Lastly, and maybe most importantly, I'm trying to find ways to involve my 7-year-old. He likes the idea but is never much on the execution (or practice) required to build or fly. He's a bit uncoordinated so far with the controls. But I just got a great deal on a Taranis QX7 which should pair nicely with my X9D+ to do some buddy box work so I can let him participate without risking everything.
Anyhow, happy to be here. Seems like some nice forums of supportive people.
I've participated in a few FPV quadcopter races, but I still have a bit of trouble getting my head around the controls for flying quadcopters. I keep expecting them to fly like planes and they just don't.
So a few weeks ago I built an FT Tiny Trainer. With the 3S battery it was very nose heavy, so I glued 2 nickels and two pennies to the tail, which made it just slightly nose forward. I maidened it yesterday and had a good time, though I probably should have waited until the winds were a bit calmer. Still, it did a fine job and I wouldn't have been embarrassed if somebody were watching. I definitely need to work on trimming out the airplane (it just seemed to want to dive no matter what), and just generally getting my head around controlling it from LOS.
But I'm more excited about putting a camera on it and flying it FPV. That's coming soon. I've got one of those super light tiny whoop cameras that I'm deciding where/how to mount on the TT. First I want to have some consistently nice takeoffs.
I'm also printing plans for the FT Explorer to get a possibly better FPV plane, but frankly, I actually like seeing the propeller in view.
Lastly, and maybe most importantly, I'm trying to find ways to involve my 7-year-old. He likes the idea but is never much on the execution (or practice) required to build or fly. He's a bit uncoordinated so far with the controls. But I just got a great deal on a Taranis QX7 which should pair nicely with my X9D+ to do some buddy box work so I can let him participate without risking everything.
Anyhow, happy to be here. Seems like some nice forums of supportive people.