I just realized that I'd posted this in the wrong area but can not figure out how to delete my previous thread from "Site Suggestions."
Here goes again,
I have an idea/request that I'm hoping is not redundant. Over the past month I have been researching RC aviation day and night, loving every minute of it. There are so many great sources available online and such a wealth of knowledge and experience to be had. I have also been watching Flitetest and have seen almost every episode! My suggestion is this: Perhaps you guys could put together an in-depth episode on what it means to get into the RC hobby and what type of investment will be needed. There are many aspects of the hobby that are initially quite confusing and I know that with your ingenuity, you could clarify many of these foggy areas.
The things that I would find most helpful as a beginner are as follows.
- A brief introduction on electric motors (brushless, outrunner, inrunner, KV ratings, size ratings, grams.. ect)
- An introduction to battery systems (eg: what does the C mean on a lipo? mAh? What different do cells make?)
- A detailed setup of an ARF including soldering techniques, how to hook up and ESC, options like low battery alarms, how to reverse a motor, tips and battery connector soldering and what connectors work best.. What to look for in an ESC (what do the amps mean) Servo connections/reversing.. ect)
Perhaps I am missing a few basics but you get the idea.
I fully realize that all of this information is available online but I love the way you guys explain things and make it interesting and entertaining. Thanks for all of your hard work, I love the show and I'm excited for the new content that 2013 will bring!
Good works guys!
Here goes again,
I have an idea/request that I'm hoping is not redundant. Over the past month I have been researching RC aviation day and night, loving every minute of it. There are so many great sources available online and such a wealth of knowledge and experience to be had. I have also been watching Flitetest and have seen almost every episode! My suggestion is this: Perhaps you guys could put together an in-depth episode on what it means to get into the RC hobby and what type of investment will be needed. There are many aspects of the hobby that are initially quite confusing and I know that with your ingenuity, you could clarify many of these foggy areas.
The things that I would find most helpful as a beginner are as follows.
- A brief introduction on electric motors (brushless, outrunner, inrunner, KV ratings, size ratings, grams.. ect)
- An introduction to battery systems (eg: what does the C mean on a lipo? mAh? What different do cells make?)
- A detailed setup of an ARF including soldering techniques, how to hook up and ESC, options like low battery alarms, how to reverse a motor, tips and battery connector soldering and what connectors work best.. What to look for in an ESC (what do the amps mean) Servo connections/reversing.. ect)
Perhaps I am missing a few basics but you get the idea.
I fully realize that all of this information is available online but I love the way you guys explain things and make it interesting and entertaining. Thanks for all of your hard work, I love the show and I'm excited for the new content that 2013 will bring!
Good works guys!