Happy new year!
Sounds like you're back on track... I know real life has some detours once in a while
Especially when you change computers and operating system! Nobody knows the troubles I've seen....
Yes, the micro stuff allways looks simple on paper. Weight adds up so easily though.
Weight creep always looms
I'm still waiting for my 3d printer, I am sure I can use it for some neat custom parts... The future is now!
Next best thing to a Star Trek replicator.
The new hobby king ESC adds a third pin connector standard to my collection. Comes with nice little connectors I can solder to. If it works it is great value for money.
The ESC comes with a wiring diagram. Not so the little 2g Hextronik outrunner. Trial and error or is there a better approach?
Couple of "beer cam" photos...so named because the logitech camera mount gives reasonable closeups when you sling it over the neck of a beer bottle. Is there anything that beer can't improve?
1 The high tech mounting lug for the motor. The lug fits into the slot of the mount proper (not shown). Is there anything a popsicle stick can't do? Should probably drill some holes to cut weight.
2 Two servos in their new "shoes." The shoes are light, compact, stable and don't cause the gears to bind. All the above have been issues.
3 Things are pretty tight in the forward fuselage Just enough room for the two aileron servos mounted inverted right behind the RX box. The offset is needed to get pushrod clearance. The pic shows an old style servo mount but the configuration hasn't changed. The engine mount goes right on top of the RX. The rudder and elevator servos are duplexed right side up on top of the aileron servos. Thank God everything is programmable!
4 The curved upper part of the forward fuselage covers everything up, cockpit cutout at right.
5 Forward view, you can make out the battery box slot.
Happy New Year right back at ya, and may we both live long enough to see my bird take flight!