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DIY: Building a Mini (220mm) Quadcopter Part 3 – Transmitter & FrSky D4R-II Receiver

DIY, Electronics, Fun & Games, Hacks & Mods, Kids, R/C Models
May 10, 2014 No Comments

(This is part of a multi-part series on building a FPV mini 220mm quadcopter)

These next parts aren't really that exciting but much needed for controlling the quadcopter.  I already have a Futaba 9C controller that features a neat little module system.    So I just needed to purchase a FrSky Transmitter Module that works with my Futaba controller -- the FrSky FF-1 2.4Ghz Combo Pack for Futaba w/ Module & RX), it's only $39 for the kit.

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Quadcopter Video Over Gas Works Park, Seattle

DIY, Electronics, Fun & Games, Hacks & Mods, Kids, R/C Models, Videos
May 8, 2014 No Comments
My buddy Steve over at Finkbuilt just posted a new video on his YouTube channel he shot from his 250 sized Quadcopter and it's spectacular!  Steve took this video at Gas Works Park on a nice sunny Seattle day capturing the experience in HD.   He gets around a 6 minute flight time from the copter he built.   I'm hooked -- Steve, I want one!! Tags: , , , , ,
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TI SensorTag CC2541 – Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) Sensors with iBeacon

DIY, Electronics, Hacks & Mods, Home Automation
April 25, 2014 No Comments

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A few years back I wondered why Apple didn't adopt NFC (Near Field Communication) for the iPhone and iPad. I'm actually happy they didn't because iBeacon or Bluetooth (4.0) LE (Low Energy) seems like a much better (useful) technology than NFC.  Especially in the context of Home Automation. Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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