Something New Every Day

  • Malenki Plus
    I soldered up 7 more Malenki Plus RXESCs today. This will probably be the last of this version that I make. I don’t like the Malenki firmware. I’ve already written my own custom firmware for Flysky 1 transmitters. I might write my own for FS2A as well. I still have more Malenki-HV integrated boards to… Read more: Malenki Plus
  • Change of Plans
    Today didn’t go according to plans. It all started yesterday morning when I went to capture my morning sunrise photo from the security cams at the cabin. But, instead of being able to do that, I discovered my computers there could no longer be accessed remotely. I checked the status of my Starlink, and it… Read more: Change of Plans
  • Finished? Really?
    Even when I think I’m finished, I’m really not. The lid didn’t fit properly. Well, it was fine except the switch location didn’t fit. (the switch interfered with the motor mount) And, I realized that extruding the “doorstop” at 90 degrees to the plane was wrong. That back point is NOT 90 degrees. It’s a… Read more: Finished? Really?
  • Finishing Up the Design
    I still haven’t drawn the lid. That’s the final piece. Hopefully, after this, everything just fits and I can print a couple out of PLA+.
  • N20 Motors
    The N20 motors for Serendipity arrived today! I think I have all the parts I need except for a few minor pieces like washers and screws. (I’m sure I can find something that will work if they don’t show up… but they will.) I need to finish some more Malenki-HV boards so I can start… Read more: N20 Motors