bracesport DLG

[FoamyDM]

*watching*
Thank you, for the details on your build method. and the inspiration.

 

[mayan]

@bracesport I love the way you put attention to the small details. I probably won't build this but am watching and learning from your expreince.

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - I am looking at putting an order in for some smaller gear for the DLG - you run one cell (with a voltage booster?) - and how about the Rx? - seems you solder it all up rather than using connectors - could you share your spec for your current hardware?

 

[flyboa]

@bracesport I am using Spektrum DSM2 receiver and a 1s battery without a booster. Servos are soldered to the receiver.

 

[Wildthing]

A bit more progress today - I decided to make a simple V tail in FB without any chord simply because it’s a first test of the overall concept.

Call me an idiot but I used my micro cable tie method for the hinges again! I like it because it’s mechanical and in my opinion very robust - the PP is a great live hinge, and by folding it in half and wiping the file over the fold it creates a nice hinge! Epoxy the cable tie into holes in the FB edges.

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Just reading through the whole thread, neat idea for hinges.
Don't know if you have ever tried hinge paper but it also works pretty slick.

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/ca-hinge-sheet-180mmx140mmx0-3mm.html

 

[bracesport]

@Wildthing - lately I have been taping the hinges, but unless the wing surfaces are very straight I can feel resistance in the hinge - my cable tie version is a bit of work to implement but seems to have no more resistance than taping - all roads lead to Rome!

 

[Wildthing]

@Wildthing - lately I have been taping the hinges, but unless the wing surfaces are very straight I can feel resistance in the hinge - my cable tie version is a bit of work to implement but seems to have no more resistance than taping - all roads lead to Rome!

When you use the hinge paper you can cut them any width you want and ca glue them in. Most of the ones I have done are only a 1/2" wide and my guess is they may bend easier then the zip tie. Just food for thought is all. I watch and learn from everyone and try different ideas and pick the ones I like best , sometimes my picks are not necessarily about the performance but how it simplifies the build for me .

 

[bracesport]

@Wildthing - I hear you - I am the same!

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - I couldn't get a micro Rx locally so I went with the FSiA6 which is pretty small at 40x21x7 and with the case removed and soldered pins it should work ok - I got a 180mAh 2cell and a micro UBEC to complete the electronics - I should be able to fit these up front - I will post the completed assembly!

 

[flyboa]

@bracesport with that set up and the strong airframe you built it might be a better slope glider than a DLG. Should look nice cruising off the coast.

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - I think you might be right (hopefully I will still sneak in under 300g)!

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - Finally got the elevator servo and push rod in (bank and yank) and again was wondering about the servo setting - can I ask you what angle of deflection you have on your elevator?

Just wakitng on delivery of the new Rx and battery then I can set the CG.

 

[flyboa]

@bracesport I don't measure the deflection but I guess around 15 degrees.

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - thankyou kindly - my deflection seemed a bit light but 15 deg looks fine - I think I have been having too much movement in the control surfaces!

 

[bracesport]

@flyboa - new Rx gear, battery, and mini UBEC arrived this morning - I can finally finish this baby!

 

[mayan]

@flyboa - new Rx gear, battery, and mini UBEC arrived this morning - I can finally finish this baby!

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Come on man finish it already! I can't wait to see that baby flying with the awesome camera mount that you designed for it .

 

[bracesport]

@mayan - you make me laugh - nearly there!

 

[bracesport]

hi there guys - I finally got the time to assemble and programme the control surfaces of the V tail DLG into my FSi6s - there are four mixes described in the video - ailerons, flaps, and flap/elevator - I can't wait to see if she flies!

@flyboa - AUW is 250g - not bad I think!

 

[flyboa]

@bracesport that looks so nice I would be afraid of flying it. Good job!

 

[Wildthing]

hi there guys - I finally got the time to assemble and programme the control surfaces of the V tail DLG into my FSi6s - there are four mixes described in the video - ailerons, flaps, and flap/elevator - I can't wait to see if she flies!

@flyboa - AUW is 250g - not bad I think!

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I don't think there will be any problem flying, the problem might be getting it back to earth and landing.