Hi all
this weekend I disided to build a quick FPV, to have a break from my big project.
first of the platform, I went for the Fox by Multiplex, a small free flight glider, weighing in at 45g.
(http://s4.postimage.org/2aoy4yack/Fox.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2aoy4yack/)
remove the 9g Bering from beneath the canopy, taking the plane down to 36g
(http://s4.postimage.org/2apd0sesk/9g_wate.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2apd0sesk/)
cut a hole in the wing for the aileron servo
(http://s4.postimage.org/2apmy0hr8/wing_servo.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2apmy0hr8/)
slid the wing in and mark around the servo to cut a hole for the servo to fit
(http://s4.postimage.org/2aq54xb6s/markin_fuz.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2aq54xb6s/)
cut a compartment in the fuselage for the rc kit
(http://s4.postimage.org/2aqdem1no/control_conpartment.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2aqdem1no/)
fit the servo for the elevator and feed the wires to the fuselage compartment
(http://s4.postimage.org/2aqtxzilg/elivater_servo.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2aqtxzilg/)
mark out the wings for ailerons
(http://s4.postimage.org/2arkel2hw/mark_alerons.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2arkel2hw/)
stiffen the wing with a carbon tube
(http://s4.postimage.org/2asftsnvo/wing_stifner.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2asftsnvo/)
I laser ed out some small servo horns from ABS plastic
(http://s1.postimage.org/1fb0q9rgk/servo_horns.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1fb0q9rgk/)
then fitted them to the wings
(http://s1.postimage.org/1fbanhuf8/aloron_horns.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1fbanhuf8/)
same proses for the elevator tail wing, I used a small length of piano wire to connect the to elevator flaps
(http://s1.postimage.org/1fc143ebo/elivater_fitting_stiffner.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1fc143ebo/)
a length of piano wire is used for controlling the elevator, ther is a small loop in the wire so I can make fin adjustment to the trim if necessary
(http://s1.postimage.org/1fescc7yc/elivater_fitting.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1fescc7yc/)
I have used a spectrum 6 Chanel receiver, that ways in at 2g, I have hollowed out the front of the fuselage for the flight battery
(http://s1.postimage.org/1ff8vpow4/rc_control.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ff8vpow4/)
the motor mount is laser cut from 3mm plywood, and the motor is an AP05 giving 100+ grams of thrust from a 2 cell lipo
(http://s1.postimage.org/1ffudp7b8/motor_mount_esc.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ffudp7b8/)
the fpv kit is ran from a single cell and weighs in at 11g withe the battery
(http://s2.postimage.org/1pkwywk10/fpv_kit.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1pkwywk10/)
I fitted a mini servo to rotate the camera and cut a slot in the top of the canopy to holed the video transmitter, all the wires are fed to the canopy core
I have fitted the battery for running, the FPV kit in the side of the canopy for quick change
(http://s2.postimage.org/1pogbaa1w/comara_battery_mount.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1pogbaa1w/)
that's it, all done, the complete flying weight is exactly 100g, I will test it the next time the wined behaves
(http://s2.postimage.org/1pp54chgk/finished_fox_fpv.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1pp54chgk/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/7twvvoec/finished_fox_fpv_bottom.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7twvvoec/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/7usb39s4/comara_battery_mount.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7usb39s4/)
thanks for reading
regards Gordon
Thats an awesome little bird, ive never seen one Fpv`d before, look forward to seeing what you can come up with :)
Cool Gordon !
I made a 'big wing' Fox (cut up part of a second wing and added it to the original).
They really like to fly fast!
ChancesAU has made several:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1087542 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1087542)
Some funny vids of his:
Fox FPV @ lunchtime (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKNnwgf55hU#ws) (turn your speakers up a bit !!)
I don't FPV mine but it's fun to fly.
Nigel.
great vid Nigel, tuff little things aren't they.
Do you no where the c/g is on this plane, as a hand glider, its ruffly in the middle of the wing, I have aimed for it 1/3 back from the leading edge, I can change this with the flight pack.
I was a little concerned with a wing mounted motor, mossed of the conversions I have looked at on you tube, have fitted them to the front of the fuselage, the motor has got some push to it, when I holed it and power it up it wants to dive into a forward roll, I'm expect wont's some air is passing over the wings giving lift it will be fine.
I built it to have a short rang FPV that I can yous in the parks her in London.
Longer rang I will have to travel outside the city, I wont to be able to fit this in a case, and jump on the tube with it.
it will be a great little bird to leave in the boot of the car, for FPV emergences.
regards G
Hi guys, can you advise
I have been looking at more examples of this conversation and here a lot of talk about thrust angle, on wing mounted versions, place motor angled down, do they mean the motor facing the sky and blowing down or the motor tilting forward and the air blowing up, I would hate for it to nos dive or flip on its maiden and damage the video gear, the video transmitter comes from Turkey and would tack some time to replace..
regards G
looking at most other high motor pushers they have the air blowing up, so the motor shaft is angled up.
Great little build their Gordon!
Well just as i didn't think it was possible along came Gordon to prove me wrong :)
Its amazing little plane gordon not too sure if i would maiden with the gear on or mock it up first ?
Can't wait to see this pocket rocket go :)
Dave
cheers guys,
thanks Steve, I looked at more of the same builds and thay all have the motor set the way you suggest, so I have adjusted the motor accordingly.
I no what you mean Dave, good idea, I think I will tack of the canopy, and stick some cones on to mack up the weight. It was a lot of fun converting it, I recommend giving it a go, this is a short rang 2.4ghz version, if it goes well I may build a 35 mhz version, with a bit more reach.
regards G
Pics of my big wing Fox
(http://s2.postimage.org/1yg5cf7ms/DSCN0446.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1yg5cf7ms/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ygikpzl0/DSCN0447.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ygikpzl0/)
My CG is at 33mm from leading edge.
500mAh LiPo lasts 10 mins.
Infectious little boogers!
Mine is up for sale, including the Tx as the Rx is buried inside the fuse.
Sean (sheep600fx) has got first dibs on it...(Sean doesn't want it, so it's up for grabs)
This is the best FoxFPV vid, I reckon
Fox FPV - playing silly buggers (http://vimeo.com/7751745)
Nigel.
Nige, Missus doesnt want it mate and Ive been bullied in to buying a skywalker lol so its up for grabs guys, Oh and thanks again for letting me pop over, enjoyed it ;D
That's such a cool video Nigel!
Brill video Nigel
more help and advice needed
Well she had her maden this morning, before I went I adjusted the motor to face down, as suggested and removed the camera pod.
I have videoed it, but it is on my gopro and needs to me comprised before I send it.
I powered it up and launched it, and it went great for 2 seconds, the C/G seemed fine, but I forgot to turn on the video, so I bought it strait down, before I tried any maneuvers,
when I tried again I launched it at just over half throttle, it was all over the place and crashed, I tried it at full throttle and gave it a good hared chuck, and away she went, and is pretty stable, it seems to wont to fly at full throttle, els it misbehaves, it will fly once its going at 3/4 throttle but it seems a bit unpredictable,
when I dropped the throttle to land it glides beautiful, very strang. it also seems to bee a little underpowered for the amount of thrust to weight reshow, perhaps the motor is angel two much, I will experiment when I can.
over all I'm pretty pleased with the first tests, any suggestions.
thanks Gordon
It's like I said, they like/must be flown fast else they tend to stall.
They are a bit twitchy at the best of times, but mine is entirely predictable.
I did several tweaks to mine, including reducing the angle of attack of the wing and tailplane, and making the big wings.
HTH
Nigel
thanks Nigel
tweak it I will, I will look at reducing the angle of attack of the tailplane.
thanks Gordon
On my tail, I shaved a bit off the fuselage foam where the tail sits, tapering from a couple of mm at the leading edge to nothing at the trailing edge, use a really sharp blade for this.
Removed it from the bottom and glued it back on the top !!
Nigel.
I made the stab all moving/flying on my Fox, sorts the angle of attack issues ;)
I'm afraid you lost me Pasty, are you talking about stabbing living foxes. lol
I cuddle foxs!
this is what I meant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailplane (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailplane)
OK hear is the madden test flight, first thing this morning, thanks to all that gave advice on this little bird, much appreciated, it flies pretty good on full throttle, some dodgy landings at first, over all it looks promising, FPV flight hopefully at the weekend at the FPV meeting.
looking forward to that, train all booked. :D
regards G
FPV Fox test flight (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9DoCVMH_tw#ws)
Good maiden Gordon.
Definitely likes to fly fast and need to keep some speed up in a turn or it just drops a wing and spirals to the ground.
Try a big wing version sometime as mine will fly slower than that, no probs.
Great fun little birds and you just can't hurt them !
Maybe I'll try my spare fuze with a set of homebrew wings and pusher motor/prop....
Nigel.
Nice plane Gordon - might have to build myself one of those!
One question - have you got diving boots on in the vid? :D
Ant
Hi Ant
The plane is a little beaut, I took it out again tonight in the wind, I wanted to see what it would cope with, it was shaking that ass, but was good fun.
Ow, I was wearing soggy Vans, I watched the hole vid to see what you meant, couldn't see my feet, lol or are you talking about my Cornish bounce. :laugh:
regards G
G
Quote from: g.collins on June 22, 2011, 11:30:21 PM
lol or are you talking about my Cornish bounce. :laugh:
regards G
That would be the noise whilst running for your plane then lol
Seriously nice plane mate - if i manage to get hold of one would you make me the motor mount etc?
Cheers
Ant
Hi Ant
I'll be happy to make you the parts, just let me no when you won't them. I see what you mean now about the boots, I didn't think there was any sound on the video, the GoPro was in its sealed case. lol
regards G
Thanks to all the positive response, for this little bird, it has been FPV flown by a couple of FPV pilots from this forum, at this weekends meeting, and myself, and today I gave it a go up on the Black Heath hear in London, flying with the big kite surfers, bit windy, but its great fun, I have to soars some sort of DVR to record the flits, as soon as I do I will posed one.
regards G :)
Quote from: Devonian on June 20, 2011, 07:37:12 PM
Pics of my big wing Fox
(http://s2.postimage.org/1yg5cf7ms/DSCN0446.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1yg5cf7ms/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ygikpzl0/DSCN0447.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ygikpzl0/)
Similar setup to my mate, although he has a folding prop as he kept breaking them in landings :P
well her it is, I'm afraid the DVR was rubbish quality, and I spent most of my time looking were I was and not crashing when I kept loosing the picter, :o add a helping of wined and the howl experience may mack you sick, I have ordered a new DVR and I have been studying the area so I now were I am, and of cores it is my third sort FPV flight, hopefully the next flight will be smoother, play at your own risk, it could cause vomiting.
FPV Fox (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67blaAvzeVk#)
regards G
Awesome :) never thought such a small plane could do FPV. Is that the 1G CMOS from FPV UK Store?
Badwolve1
Hi Badwolve
yes it is, don't tack eny notes to the poor quality of this video, it was dowen to the DVR, the camera is a little bute for its size, I have just ordered this DVR.
http://fpv-japan.com/item/fj-dvr-sd4/lang/en/ (http://fpv-japan.com/item/fj-dvr-sd4/lang/en/)
regards G
What a nice little flier though..
Those little foxes look so cool :D
I have enjoyed making this model so much, I think its Time for the mark 2, its the Mint Fox, I have 2 of these so I'm going to mack a long wing extension model, I'm also thinking of linking the right aileron with the right elevator and vise versa, and mix the channels, this will allow me to break it dowen to fit it into a small carry case.
I'm also going for a longer rang RC setup, with some 350mah batteries instead of the 180mah that I'm using, ther only 3g heavier.
(http://s2.postimage.org/1zsnsj4pw/mint_fox.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1zsnsj4pw/)
That looks awesome! Cant wait to see how it turns out, are you using a bigger motor or sticking with the same one.
Gordon,
From my experience with linked ailerons-elevators on a few models, it is a bad idea 99% of the time.
I'd just stick with rudder/elevator for a plane like this. I had a Fox converted to RC a while ago, with just rudder/elevator and it was a glider which I would strap to the belly of my Uno-Wot and release up high then get someone else to pilot it down.
Great fun!
I have bought the same motor an AP05 and ESC, power to weight it is impressive, I'm not looking for vertical clime, any moor power and it will shorten the flight duration.
regards G
Thanks Sheldon
I fined that I get beter response and it suits my way of flying beter when I use aileron and elevator, plus I'm toying with the idea of fitting a micro gyro to the ailerons to see if it will stabilize it a bit, I recon its worth a go if it doesn't add to much weight.
I had ailerons on my RC fox (glider only), they worked a treat.
Ha pasty
yes I'm well pleased with the response of the mark 1, so if it ant broke, this one is only going to have longer wings, so it can take the small GPS I have ordered and a 350mah battery, longer rang on this one
Did you have the baby Multiplex Fox like mine, or something bigger.
regards G
The baby fox with slimline micro servos in the wings and an all moving stabiliser... it went really well but I needed the servos for a new project so she has been moth balled (slung under the workbench never to be seen again prolly) :)
Slight ambush here, paul wanted to know how i did the all moving stab on my fox and I thought it might be good to share generally.
(http://s2.postimage.org/202l17izo/SANY0327_Medium.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/202l17izo/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/202rncwys/SANY0329_Medium.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/202rncwys/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/2031kkzxg/SANY0330_Medium.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2031kkzxg/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/20386qdwk/SANY0331_Medium.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/20386qdwk/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/203esvrvo/SANY0334_Medium.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/203esvrvo/)
for the axle thing I used some 6mm (I thknk) carbon tube with a 4mm carbon tube running through it into each stab.
Hope that helps someone
Thanks Steve,
That, my friend, is a very tidy bit of work...... I'm going to copy it now, thanks
Similar to the 'pitcherons'
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=892778 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=892778)
Nigel.
Hi Guys, I have disided to finish the Long winged Mint Fox, I have made a few changes to this one, apart from the longer wings, I have fitted a longer rang RC risever, its still a park reserve but I should get a grater rang, I have also fitted a tiny Gyro, to the ailerons, to see if it will keep it stable in the wined, I took it out tonight and test flow it, unfortunately it looked like it was going to rain, so I didn't tack the video camera.
verdict, brilliant, its so much smother than the first one, and flies at a slower speed at lower Reeves, I set the timer at 10 mins, and still Had power left, I will get the video kit on this weekend, I have made a clover antenna for the video transmitter, I have boult a Skew Planar Wheel Antenna from Simon @ www.firstpersonview.co.uk (http://www.firstpersonview.co.uk), unfortunately my 5.8 receiver has a mail connector, and so has the antenna, I'm hoping that I can get an adapter.
stay tuned for the first FPV flight, I cant wait.
regards G
gyro test.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnpxqx6GJgs#ws)
(http://s3.postimage.org/145k4grus/DSC_4500.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/145k4grus/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/145p32tc4/DSC_4497.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/145p32tc4/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/145se5ibo/DSC_4496.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/145se5ibo/)
Very smart G, ideal for keeping that little rascal under control!
;D love it g.collins, i think got to have one for my stable i will pick the best bits and follow ,your pioneering spirit, look forward to fpv results too
dizzy
Having just flown mine, I can understand the need for a gyro :P
Quote from: Badwolve1 on July 29, 2011, 06:05:01 PM
Having just flown mine, I can understand the need for a gyro :P
mine flies real good without the gyro.and I have had some great flights, I just felt it would steady it in wined.
It tacks a few gos to discover the best way to fly thes plans, I discovered the best way to hand launch them, just the other day, it likes to be launched real fast.
regards G :)
Quote from: g.collins on July 29, 2011, 08:34:56 PM
Quote from: Badwolve1 on July 29, 2011, 06:05:01 PM
Having just flown mine, I can understand the need for a gyro :P
mine flies real good without the gyro.and I have had some great flights, I just felt it would steady it in wined.
It tacks a few gos to discover the best way to fly thes plans, I discovered the best way to hand launch them, just the other day, it likes to be launched real fast.
regards G :)
Way more sensitive than anything else i've flown, I just have to lat go of it on full throtle and its off :P
Can;t use full throt for more than 25-30~ secs though, or the ESC overheats and disables the motor, interesting experience finding that out :+
I reckon mine would be smoother with a gyro, but then again i have been flying in wind only...
BW
Ha Badwolve
Her is a link to the ESC, that I'm using, and the AP05 motor, My plane flies at just over 1/2 throttle, and will fly at full throttle continuously with out a problem. have a look at my latest video of the Mint Fox.
regards G
http://www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/xq_esc.html#xp-7a (http://www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/xq_esc.html#xp-7a)
http://www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/motor_xy.html#xym-ap05 (http://www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/motor_xy.html#xym-ap05)
Hey G
iv started the Fox parts haul! some new items some reused.
Fox (36grams)
I have an Orange 2.4ghz Rx (2grams)
3 nano servos (5.1grams total) aileron, elevator, camer pan
2cell 210mah batteries (14.3grams)
Fpv gear (11grams total)
(68.4grams to this point)
still to get:
ap05 motor
Esc
(maybe 15grams?)
Hopefully i can keep the weight down on this build. hoping for sub 100grams :P
I haven;t used that motor, but have you considered the F1818, very neat little motor, High, KV, but it might eat your lipos though...
if i keep the weight down, with the ap05 i could punch the fox up high and then cruise. hopefully give me ok flight times.
This arrived today :P
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/lordchriss/photo-14.jpg)
this is my FPV set up for the fox :D
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/lordchriss/photo-12.jpg)
all i need now is the motor and ESC
:D
Hopefully this will be a very lofty long lasting easily transported Flying Machine!
Nice one Chris, I have posted the motor mount, and control horns for you today, I have the correct amount of angel on the mount so just mount it the same as mine, following the contours of the plane and you will be fine.
:) G
Hello I recently built up a fox as amini pylon racer sort of thing...i didnt really like the way it flew UNTIL i lessened the angle of attack ie lowered the leading edge of the wing only a couple of mm. needed ".it cleaned it up" aerodynamically speaking . This thing is really a chuck glider but if your gonna add power and rc etc think you'll find this makes a big differance. speed will remain speed instead of the wing angle turning it into lift all the time
have fun
Looks good, Might have to buy an orange one. Or maybe I could have a Tri fox, Orange green and pink :D
@Snoops
Pics, sounds like an interesting mod, but doesn;t it increase the stal speed?
Miles
Awesome thanks G!
tonight I'm going to install some servos.
il also be ordering my motor and esc.
I want to run this little fpv'er on 2cell 210mah packs
the ones I fly my beast on. Do I need to select the
esc with the diode? that says 2cell? I'm guessing so.
the next question would be....
what connector do I need for the esc to my Rx?
Its some kind of Jst connector but I'm not sure.
not sure about this wing mod idea. I'd like to see some pics also.
I compared my fox the the mosquito. it actualy looks like
I have less wing area and more weight!
Chris
Quote from: lordchris on September 30, 2011, 05:06:37 PM
Awesome thanks G!
tonight I'm going to install some servos.
il also be ordering my motor and esc.
I want to run this little fpv'er on 2cell 210mah packs
the ones I fly my beast on. Do I need to select the
esc with the diode? that says 2cell? I'm guessing so.
the next question would be....
what connector do I need for the esc to my Rx?
Its some kind of Jst connector but I'm not sure.
not sure about this wing mod idea. I'd like to see some pics also.
I compared my fox the the mosquito. it actualy looks like
I have less wing area and more weight!
Chris
I yous a red Jst connector, and those batteries are fine, you should get 10 Min's fly time, if you keep the weight down, my short wing fox is 100g, I run HYPERION G3 2 sell batteries.
I also fly the beast, and these batteries are good for that as well.
http://robotbirds.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=63_263&products_id=4053 (http://robotbirds.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=63_263&products_id=4053)
I modified my Fox wing attack angle as well - definitely makes it more flyable IMHO.
I cut a wedge shaped bit from the lower side of the fuselage wing cutout - tapering from nothing to a couple of mm at the front (use a brand new Stanley knife blade on it's own, not in the handle/holder) and then UHU glued the wedge bit back on the top edge - simples!!
Nigel.
Hello again G
quick question. What prop would you suggest with that AP05? throwing together the last order of bits tonight :D
cheers Chris
ps. The motor mount and control horns arrive today! thanks very much! they are top quality!
Iv been toying with the idea of building a nano pan and tilt set up with 2tiny 1.7gram servos! but think I will a little while. I want to build a large 2nd wing
to make a really floaty fox! then il build a pan/tilt for it. I also have a tiny compass to mount as a little navigation aid. not sure if it's over kill or not needed but maybe a heading will help.
any luck with that prop size G?
i have your motor mount set up now! Looks very Awesome!
looks like it can take a bit of a knock too!
Chris
Quote from: lordchris on October 02, 2011, 09:52:37 PM
any luck with that prop size G?
i have your motor mount set up now! Looks very Awesome!
looks like it can take a bit of a knock too!
Chris
glade you have the mount. the prop is a GWS 4.5 X 3, it keeps the motor cooler.
:) G
Everything has arrived! :D except the weird UMX battery plug. which has to come from the states!
the reason for using the umx plug is because i dont want every type of lipo out there...
everything is made up ready to go.
got my ailerons cut and fitted.
got the elevator cut and fitted.
Body is chopped and hollowed where need be.
about to make the control rods.
things still to do...
solder everything!!! which is a job for my OCD leccy friend. that way it will be neat.
install my micro fpv gear (at said ocd leccy friends)
wait for the new patch antenna to arrive
test fly
Chris
Cool Lordchris lets see some picy,s please?
hehe looking forward to it i love these little byrds i will get one one day i,m sure can feel it in my bones lol :D
dizzy
sound great chris, cant wait to See it fly.
:) G
Sounds good :) now lets see some pics :)
Miles
G - where did you get the mini-5.8 VTX from?
Quote from: jiberjaber on November 12, 2011, 07:59:13 PM
G - where did you get the mini-5.8 VTX from?
Hi jiberjaber
I should have shares in these, the amount of people I have turned on to them. Lol
;) G
http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=217 (http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=217)
http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=213 (http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=213)
Quote from: lordchris on October 04, 2011, 02:01:38 PM
Everything has arrived! :D except the weird UMX battery plug. which has to come from the states!
the reason for using the umx plug is because i dont want every type of lipo out there...
everything is made up ready to go.
got my ailerons cut and fitted.
got the elevator cut and fitted.
Body is chopped and hollowed where need be.
about to make the control rods.
things still to do...
solder everything!!! which is a job for my OCD leccy friend. that way it will be neat.
install my micro fpv gear (at said ocd leccy friends)
wait for the new patch antenna to arrive
test fly
Chris
Ha Chris
how did you get on with your fox, you never said.
;) G
Quote from: g.collins on November 12, 2011, 08:32:14 PM
Quote from: jiberjaber on November 12, 2011, 07:59:13 PM
G - where did you get the mini-5.8 VTX from?
Hi jiberjaber
I should have shares in these, the amount of people I have turned on to them. Lol
;) G
http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=217 (http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=217)
http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=213 (http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=213)
Cheers G - know of any Euro suppliers ?
Quote from: jiberjaber on November 12, 2011, 09:24:32 PM
Quote from: g.collins on November 12, 2011, 08:32:14 PM
Quote from: jiberjaber on November 12, 2011, 07:59:13 PM
G - where did you get the mini-5.8 VTX from?
Hi jiberjaber
I should have shares in these, the amount of people I have turned on to them. Lol
;) G
http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=217 (http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=217)
http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=213 (http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_59&products_id=213)
Cheers G - know of any Euro suppliers ?
not that I have found, I have bout 5 of this ones so fare. I like them for little projects.
:) G
Did you get much grief bringing them in?
Quote from: jiberjaber on November 12, 2011, 09:44:24 PM
Did you get much grief bringing them in?
not at all, no extras on any order, that I have ever placed with them.
its all good.
:) G
cool :cheers:
Quote from: g.collins on November 12, 2011, 09:46:48 PM
Quote from: jiberjaber on November 12, 2011, 09:44:24 PM
Did you get much grief bringing them in?
not at all, no extras on any order, that I have ever placed with them.
its all good.
:) G
20 quid Parcelfarce fee grrr.... oh and the receiver is SMA-F-RP, should have asked!, never mind LOL :)
Its small isn't it!!
Hi mate, I cant believe you had to pay Parcelforce, robing baskets I have placed at least 5 orders with them, and never paid anything.
yes it is small.
:) G
Yeah - it's typical for the US I'm afraid.
When I lived in South London, I never had a problem... must be the volume of mail they have in each area perhaps which allows a higher number to be stopped and reviewed at clearance through customs... HK is never a problem, but US, I usualy dont bother with.
Quote from: g.collins on November 22, 2011, 09:10:07 PM
Hi mate, I cant believe you had to pay Parcelforce, robing baskets I have placed at least 5 orders with them, and never paid anything.
yes it is small.
:) G
top tip guys. If you order from HobbyKing in the future DONT chose the option that says "Royal Mail Parcel" even if it's a little bit cheaper. That's when parcel force get their mucky little mits on your gear and charge you for the privilidge.
I had a charge from customs for £8 on my 9X(and other stuff) from HobbyKing, but I had to pay parcel force another £8 on top for their "admin fees".
Always choose EMS or whatever the cheapest is, as long as it's not "Royal Mail Parcel"
I thought it would be a good idea to post this on this thread, if your thinking of a Fox build or something similar.
Video review of Fox.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsWIW7RQOEk#ws)
;) G
Brilliant video G, are you sure you haven't done this sort of presentation stuff professionally ? :)
Which FrSky rec have you put in the bigger green Fox (is it the V8R4) ?
PK
Nice video - really 'G'enuine.
What type of stabilising gyro have you used; does it fit inline between the aileron servo & rx ??
thanks Chaps,
Its a FrSky TFR6 receiver and the giro is a simple single wire Pico Piezo Gyro, I had laying around.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17436&gclid=CM7K4cjd1a8CFawMtAod72bdbA (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17436&gclid=CM7K4cjd1a8CFawMtAod72bdbA)
;) G
Quote from: g.collins on April 27, 2012, 06:53:47 PM
I thought it would be a good idea to post this on this thread, if your thinking of a Fox build or something similar.
Video review of Fox.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsWIW7RQOEk#ws)
;) G
that was better than Blue Peter!
Altho you didnt get a set of man boobs on blue peter :D
:-*
I want one!
Quote from: Pasty on April 27, 2012, 10:51:40 PM
Quote from: g.collins on April 27, 2012, 06:53:47 PM
I thought it would be a good idea to post this on this thread, if your thinking of a Fox build or something similar.
Video review of Fox.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsWIW7RQOEk#ws)
;) G
that was better than Blue Peter!
Altho you didnt get a set of man boobs on blue peter :D
:-*
that's all muscle. :laugh:
;D G
Any idea what the all up weight of Minty with keyfob cam attached?
My carrot long wing version is weighing in at an enormous 120 gram without motor and esc.
the culprits are Rx 35meg full range at 14 gram, and 350mah 2s battery at 22gram, Think I should dump these or what?
I think it was about 130g but i'm sure you will be all right with 150g.
:) G
Ok thanks!
A friend is going to lend me an frsky 35mhz micro rx to try, supposed to be full range, probably be much lighter than the Corona synthesized one I had in the spares box.
Yes it's looking like it will turn out about 150gram...
there's a new chapter coming up, are friendly neighborhood Simon man, is selling Spyhawk spears, so I have ordered some of the wings with a wing span of :843mm, to try and fit them to a Fox, could be interesting because the original ones are only 500mm long
http://www.firstpersonview.co.uk/aircraft/spyhawk-replacement-wing-set (http://www.firstpersonview.co.uk/aircraft/spyhawk-replacement-wing-set)
Welcome to the new Fox Hawk, with just a small bit of cutting in to the fuselage and thay fit a treat.
:) G
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/itsalivecollins/DSC_5352.jpg)
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/itsalivecollins/DSC_5350.jpg)
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/itsalivecollins/DSC_5351.jpg)
Awesome, bet that glides well now!
Is that a Fawk now then G? ;D
Nigel.
Lol, @ Nigel.
I hope so Steve, cant what to get the rest of it finished, I really miss my old mint Fox, I hope this one will be a good replacement.
:) G
Hera are a few of the picture from the FoxHawk build, in this picture I removed the canopy and cut away the poly hump that holds the canopy on.
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/itsalivecollins/FH1.jpg)
then I hollowed out under the canopy, to holed a 2 or 3 cell 330mah lipo
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/itsalivecollins/FH2.jpg)
then I removed a section of fome from the base of the fuselage, and hollowed it out, to fit the RC and a giro, that hasn't arrived yet, it also meets up with the battery compartment, this will be how the battery is fitted, when the canopy is fixed back in place.
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/itsalivecollins/FH3.jpg)
I fitted one of my motor mounts, this one is a upgraded version, its a little bit stronger, and I mounted a Turnigy 2211-2300 motor
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/itsalivecollins/FH4.jpg)
I then cut a hole just under the trailing edge of the wing for the mini servo
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/itsalivecollins/FH5.jpg)
on the canopy I have a small 5.8 VTX and a mini wide angel 5v camera, that are both powered by a 160mah lipo, that slides in a hole in the side of the canape, I have fitted Velcro on top of the flight camera so that I can mount my HD key camera.
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/itsalivecollins/FH6.jpg)
hear it is finished.
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd397/itsalivecollins/FoxHawk.jpg)
and hear is its maiden, as you will hear in the video, there's a bit of beeping for trimming it up, but it flies great, i'm really happy with it.
I also FPV flow it, strait after and it was great.
FoxHawk Maiden (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IhA4mNbw80#ws)
:) G
Looking good G, how does it compare to the mini Fox ?
Looks good. but is that prop on the right way round?
thanks guys, its so much more stable than the fox, it really flies like a bigger plane.
Hi Tim, yes
;) G