MiniRaceWing

[Ratty]

The draft of the rules can be found here: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=127164087767841

If that doesn't work search uk wing racing league on Facebook.

If anyone with out FB wants to see them I'll post them later when I'm home. (Unless some one beats me to it)

[Markus@flybot]

Hi Markus,

I'm liking this idea a lot... but with your project only around 20% funded with nearly 50% of your kickstarter time gone, do you have a plan about what you are going to do if you are *not* funded ?

Hi CurryKitten,
We are also just halfway into the Kickstarter we still have lots of time ;) If you wanna help us spread the word! The Kickstarter campaign is by far the fastest way to get a MiniRaceWing, but of course we have thought of alternatives.

[Brucey]

The draft of the rules can be found here: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=127164087767841

If that doesn't work search uk wing racing league on Facebook.

If anyone with out FB wants to see them I'll post them later when I'm home. (Unless some one beats me to it)

I'm not on FB but had a quick look. I'd like to get involved, not sure I'll be able to not being in the UK much. But why oh why are flight controllers allowed in the pro class? Seems odd to me.

[BlueFlyer]

What stops the servo wires ripping out in a crash when the wing, by design, detaches?

[Ratty]

I'm not on FB but had a quick look. I'd like to get involved, not sure I'll be able to not being in the UK much. But why oh why are flight controllers allowed in the pro class? Seems odd to me.

Thats being debated constantly. Those rules are still a draft, so may change. I think the main thing is just to keep it as simple and least restrictive as possible to start with, and just get people racing.

I will be posting events on my calendar, so keep an eye out for any when you are in the country.  ;D

[Brucey]

Thats being debated constantly. Those rules are still a draft, so may change. I think the main thing is just to keep it as simple and least restrictive as possible to start with, and just get people racing.

I will be posting events on my calendar, so keep an eye out for any when you are in the country.  ;D

Fair enough. Got a link to your calendar?

What stops the servo wires ripping out in a crash when the wing, by design, detaches?

I think the servos are in the centre section

[BlueFlyer]

No, if you've watched that first video, they're clearly in the wing. But at no point do hey show how they're connected to the rx or FC.

They focus on the wing connection many times but not the servo connection.

The question still stands... What design features are in place to stop the servo wires from being snapped or ripped out of either the FC or rx and causing damage?

[Brucey]

Fair one, Im sure I read a post about it somewhere, but typically can't find it now. Maybe I just imagined it!

[BlueFlyer]

I'm just wondering how that would even work... Having them in the centre.

Linkages? I'd so, the question is still valid, how would the linkages be protected?

One of the selling points is that you can put different wings on the centre section to suit your needs.

I'd imagine that each set of wings would have the servos installed in the wings, and is simply connects the servo plug from the wing root, to the rx.

If the wings are designed to come off in a crash, then the servo wire being yanked could damage your rx or fc or simply pull the rx out completely or snap the wires.

In this case, it's not going to be as simple as just clicking the wing back in place.

If there's a design feature that addresses this, fair enough.

[Ratty]

ifpv.co.uk Bruce.

You can even sign up to be notified of new events added.  ;D

[Markus@flybot]

I'm just wondering how that would even work... Having them in the centre.

Linkages? I'd so, the question is still valid, how would the linkages be protected?

One of the selling points is that you can put different wings on the centre section to suit your needs.

I'd imagine that each set of wings would have the servos installed in the wings, and is simply connects the servo plug from the wing root, to the rx.

If the wings are designed to come off in a crash, then the servo wire being yanked could damage your rx or fc or simply pull the rx out completely or snap the wires.

In this case, it's not going to be as simple as just clicking the wing back in place.

If there's a design feature that addresses this, fair enough.

It's quite simple but effective. The servos are in the wings. The servo cable sticks out on the root of the wing. There is a short servo cable extension (included in the kit)  that you use to connect the servo to the receiver. You tie down the extension to the fuselage with zip tie.
If the wing detaches the connection between the servo and the extension cable opens and can be put together later.
Because the cable straightens before the connection opens there is little force on the connector or the cable. In fact we never had to replace any of these connectors (Servo or Extension).

[BlueFlyer]

Thank you Markus.

[Markus@flybot]

New Video:

[Schalonsus]

Little video from FliteTest:

[Markus@flybot]

Thanks Schalonsus for posting this.
I have to add, this is how the MiniRaceWing wobbles if you miss a vital carbon plate on the wing mount :whistle: