See thread in Electronics Forum where Adrian addresses this issueAll the best for the test flight. However, I hope the BlueRaven has a high level of immunity from the tracker’s RF signal. That antenna is very close to that altimeter.
See thread in Electronics Forum where Adrian addresses this issueAll the best for the test flight. However, I hope the BlueRaven has a high level of immunity from the tracker’s RF signal. That antenna is very close to that altimeter.
So what is this 'black magic' that you are using to restrain your LiPo cells? I love a clean install, and from the perspective of securing the cells, that is the cleanest I've seen yet!!!
If you zoom in. The FG might be hot glued to the rod behind. Maybe the batteries are also hot glued????? Until they're not. Maybe im wrong?So what is this 'black magic' that you are using to restrain your LiPo cells? I love a clean install, and from the perspective of securing the cells, that is the cleanest I've seen yet!!!
Are you using 3M Dual Lock or similar affixed to the sled and the back of the cells?
Double-sided Gorilla tape for batteries. GFlex epoxy for FG to all thread. Then they get a couple wraps of Kapton tape prior to flight (not shown). Been using this method for a number of years and have had no issues with anything coming loose.If you zoom in. The FG might be hot glued to the rod behind. Maybe the batteries are also hot glued????? Until they're not. Maybe im wrong?
How do you prevent the camera lens from getting scratched as you slide it into place/ remove it?Spring loaded RunCam Split 3 Lite lens switched by an Eggtimer mini WiFi switch, a Blue Raven and Easy Mini switched by two screw switches, charges ran direct through a well nut, and shock cord attached with an Additive Aerospace U-bolt. Designed with Fusion360 and printed with Prusa Mk3 out of PETG.
Brilliant idea! It won't make it into the avbay I'm working on now, but this gives me some great ideas for the future.Spring loaded RunCam Split 3 Lite lens switched by an Eggtimer mini WiFi switch, a Blue Raven and Easy Mini switched by two screw switches, charges ran direct through a well nut, and shock cord attached with an Additive Aerospace U-bolt. Designed with Fusion360 and printed with Prusa Mk3 out of PETG.
Thanks! The antenna actually pointed down, filled the small space bet the av bay and the top of the motor. Head end deploy with a drogueless descent then chute released by cable cutters.Am I correct in assuming the antenna is on the top/up end of the bay?
I'm not sure it really matters, but I've always put my 9V batteries on the sled with the terminals down. I figure the thrust pushed all the internals down toward the terminals that way. I think I would be even more likely to do that with the new Duracell 9V since they are now stacked cells instead of the old welded tab 6 AAAA cells.
Either way, it's a cool sled and flight proven.
I hadn't thought of that. Good Idea!Thanks! The antenna actually pointed down, filled the small space bet the av bay and the top of the motor. Head end deploy with a drogueless descent then chute released by cable cutters.
Battery was actually epoxied to the mount for extra security. Video report from the project is coming soon
That's exactly what I've done with my avbays so far. Currently working on an avbay that will instead simply restrain the battery on all sides, also allowing a quick change.I personally use Velcro hook and loop tapes between the batteries and sled. A cable tie or two keep the battery from peeling the tape, and the tape takes all the shear forces. Very easy to change batteries.
3d printed sleds that I purchase. Works amazingly wellSo what is this 'black magic' that you are using to restrain your LiPo cells? I love a clean install, and from the perspective of securing the cells, that is the cleanest I've seen yet!!!
Are you using 3M Dual Lock or similar affixed to the sled and the back of the cells?
Using the mini wifi switch for the split is an excellent idea! I need to incorporate. I have a mini switch laying around. Trying to find the button on split controller board while on the pad is a royal pain.Spring loaded RunCam Split 3 Lite lens switched by an Eggtimer mini WiFi switch, a Blue Raven and Easy Mini switched by two screw switches, charges ran direct through a well nut, and shock cord attached with an Additive Aerospace U-bolt. Designed with Fusion360 and printed with Prusa Mk3 out of PETG.
WHAT SIZE IS IT?New sled, one side has the 9V battery, power switch, and the RRC2L
Other side has another 9V battery, another power switch, and the RRC2+
Very happy how this turned out.
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