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AdamM · 05-30-2012, 09:48 AM

Awesome build Martinic. Did you make that Cloverleaf antenna? (Or w/e it is). I'm thinking of attempting to make one this weekend.

martinic · 05-30-2012, 10:13 AM

Thanks AdamM!

Yes, I built the video antenna based on iBCrazy's design. I don't have an SWR meter to verify it, but it works very well in field use. It`s matched with a Skew Planar Wheel, also of iBCrazy's design. Both are built right-hand polarized.

You can find all of Alex's designs on his blog on RC Groups. There's also a file you can download with all of his antenna designs. He's made an remarkable contribution to the FPV hobby.

Just in case you're interested, this is my FPV ground station. The sun hood is home made from foam board, foam and duct tape and is my own design. Cheap and effective!

**Max** · 06-05-2012, 09:51 PM

I love lunchtime FPV quadding.

I just find a green space, set up my gear in all of 2 minutes, then start exploring the area

I can usually bang in 3 FPV flights before I have to get back to the office.
Here is a little teaser from what I did today.

+ YouTube Video

hifly2104 · 06-06-2012, 09:29 PM

Super flying Max but yah don't expect me to believe there are that many trees in Toronto in one place Hahahaha

AdamM · 06-07-2012, 01:58 PM

I Made CloverLeaf and Skew Planar antenna's late last week and they definitely improved my reception over the stock antenna's that came with the 900Mhz system I'm using.

I definitely didn't make them perfectly but as i'm seeing an improvement, i don't feel the need to remake them anytime soon.

I've been renovating my house over the last year and so i have a lot of extra 14/2 electrical wiring left over. I used that copper wiring for my antennas. Its bendable but also seems to be stiff enough that its not Too easily damaged. Mainly though: the price is right - 'Free'.

I'll update later with pictures to show my first Hack job.

Recursion · 07-13-2012, 04:10 PM

Adding this here since it's relevant. This is a first video for a build I'm working on (unfinished, but flying): https://vimeo.com/45414261/

gbmarsh · 10-14-2012, 05:17 AM

Here's a picture and video of my night flyer quad.
RCTimer RM450 frame
2830-14 750kv motors
30amp escs
APC 10x4.7 props
Crius Multiwii Lite FC
Blue/Green LED strips and custom glow nose

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martinic · 10-14-2012, 08:08 AM

Nice flight. Reports of UFO sightings must have increased that night! Now you just need to make the LEDs flash in sequence!

wparsons · 10-18-2012, 12:37 PM

Here's some video from mine, all LOS until I pick up FPV gear:

+ YouTube Video

And a picture of it:

gbmarsh · 10-20-2012, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinic

Nice flight. Reports of UFO sightings must have increased that night! Now you just need to make the LEDs flash in sequence!

How's This?

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05-30-2012, 09:48 AM	#11
AdamM RCC Apprentice I am: Adam M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton Alberta Radio of choice: Futaba 7C # of RCs: 4 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 67 Total Props: 1	Re: Multirotor Pictures and Videos Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Awesome build Martinic. Did you make that Cloverleaf antenna? (Or w/e it is). I'm thinking of attempting to make one this weekend.
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05-30-2012, 10:13 AM	#12
martinic RCC Master Contributor I am: Calvin Martini Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Riverview, NB, Canada Radio of choice: Spektrum # of RCs: 5 Feedback: 8 / 100% Posts: 1,408 Total Props: 7	Re: Multirotor Pictures and Videos Thanks AdamM! Yes, I built the video antenna based on iBCrazy's design. I don't have an SWR meter to verify it, but it works very well in field use. It`s matched with a Skew Planar Wheel, also of iBCrazy's design. Both are built right-hand polarized. You can find all of Alex's designs on his blog on RC Groups. There's also a file you can download with all of his antenna designs. He's made an remarkable contribution to the FPV hobby. Just in case you're interested, this is my FPV ground station. The sun hood is home made from foam board, foam and duct tape and is my own design. Cheap and effective! Last edited by martinic; 05-30-2012 at 10:19 AM.
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06-06-2012, 09:29 PM	#14
hifly2104 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Mike G Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Elmira Ont. Radio of choice: Futaba 9c # of RCs: 14 Feedback: 40 / 100% Posts: 5,089 Total Props: 15	Re: Multirotor Pictures and Videos Super flying Max but yah don't expect me to believe there are that many trees in Toronto in one place Hahahaha __________________ To a tree, balsa wood and MonoKote taste just like chicken! Sponsored by. Small Pay cheque Understanding Wife Loving Daughter Thought for the day Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or hump it. Pee on it and walk away.
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06-07-2012, 01:58 PM	#15
AdamM RCC Apprentice I am: Adam M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton Alberta Radio of choice: Futaba 7C # of RCs: 4 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 67 Total Props: 1	Re: Multirotor Pictures and Videos I Made CloverLeaf and Skew Planar antenna's late last week and they definitely improved my reception over the stock antenna's that came with the 900Mhz system I'm using. I definitely didn't make them perfectly but as i'm seeing an improvement, i don't feel the need to remake them anytime soon. I've been renovating my house over the last year and so i have a lot of extra 14/2 electrical wiring left over. I used that copper wiring for my antennas. Its bendable but also seems to be stiff enough that its not Too easily damaged. Mainly though: the price is right - 'Free'. I'll update later with pictures to show my first Hack job.
	.

07-13-2012, 04:10 PM	#16
Recursion RCC Junior Contributor I am: Recursion Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Radio of choice: Taranis X9D Plus # of RCs: 5 Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 221 Total Props: 3	Re: Multirotor Pictures and Videos Adding this here since it's relevant. This is a first video for a build I'm working on (unfinished, but flying): https://vimeo.com/45414261/
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10-14-2012, 08:08 AM	#18
martinic RCC Master Contributor I am: Calvin Martini Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Riverview, NB, Canada Radio of choice: Spektrum # of RCs: 5 Feedback: 8 / 100% Posts: 1,408 Total Props: 7	Re: Multirotor Pictures and Videos Nice flight. Reports of UFO sightings must have increased that night! Now you just need to make the LEDs flash in sequence!
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