For those who don't have the HK Bush Mule yet this is a close look at all the parts in box and how they fit together.
You can find more detail on the floats here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D62PSc9jGM
Bush Mule RC Plane
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/avios-bushmule-1500mm-yellow-grey-pnf.html
Floats
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/avios-bushmule-floats.html
These floats are designed for the Avios Bush Mule but can be used on other planes.
Length: 840mm
Width: 110mm
Step: 440mm (From front of float)
Construction: EPO Foam
Struts:
Width: 440mm
Height: 100mm
Construction: Aluminum
Includes:
Floats
Struts
Rudder and hardware
Requires:
1 x 9g Servo
Bush Mule RCgroups thread:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2834684-NEW-Avios-Bush-Mule-from-Hobby-King/page79&highlight=Bush+Mule
ESC Manual download aerostar_rvs_esc_pdf
https://hobbyking.com/media/file/a/e/aerostar_rvs_esc_manual.pdf
Parts:
Avios BushMule - FPV Canopy Hatch
Avios BushMule - LED Light Set
Avios BushMule - Cowls (Yellow) (Pair)
Avios BushMule - Floats (840mm)
Avios BushMule - Wing Center Section W/Plastic Parts
Avios BushMule - Canopy Hatch W/Applied Stickers
Avios BushMule - Control Rods W/Clevises
Avios BushMule - Vertical Tail W/Stickers (Yellow/Grey)
Avios BushMule - Foam Wheel Set (EPO) W/Plastic Hubs
Avios BushMule - Fuselage Set W/Stickers And LEDs (Yellow/Grey)
Avios BushMule - Outer Wing Set W/Stickers And LEDs (Yellow/Grey)
Avios BushMule - Horizontal Tail W/Stickers And Float Fins (Yellow/Grey)
Avios BushMule - Wing Strut Set
Avios BushMule - Black Foam Nose Cone
Avios BushMule - Outer Wing Spars
Avios BushMule - Landing Gear Wire
Avios BushMule - AeroStar 3536-850KV Brushless Motor W/X Mount
Avios BushMule - AeroStar 30A RVS ESC Set (With Reversing) (2pcs)
Avios BushMule - 3-Blade 10x8 Props Set (L/R)
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W--E7R0FvNQ
Dear viewers,
As per the title, this was my first FPV flight with the TwinStar plane during which I had a myriad of problems. The death spiral started after entering 2D+Hold, which I call heading hold. Since this test flight I have had two successful flights which are already posted on YouTube.
enjoy!,
David
Also see Sky Hunter Stall here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqkZ86lM2_A
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0a2evmnL8c
Ardupilot V-Tail Mixing Servo Setup Update, XUAV Mini Talon VTail Plane Part 9. Now that I have both wings I can show how the ailerons connect with a y-cable and briefly go over the APM wiring again.
Updated Wiring Diagram:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwJCCr4qRHixRDEzd2VROThRTHM
See video link below for programming APM for V-Tail Planes:
https://youtu.be/O3sU7eVZwik
Instructions for setting up a vtail plane in Mission Planner:
http://ardupilot.org/plane/docs/reversing-servos-and-setting-normalelevon-mode.html#setting-up-a-vtail-plane
To setup a VTAIL plane in the Mission Planner, you can enable a software VTAIL mixer using the VTAIL_OUTPUT option. The VTAIL_OUTPUT option works the same way as the ELEVON_OUTPUT option, except that it operates on the elevator and rudder output channels (channels 2 and 4).
Note that you cannot use the VTAIL_OUTPUT option on an APM1 board if you have the flight mode channel (FLTMODE_CH) set to 8, as on the APM1 this will lead to hardware pass through of controls when in manual, which means your transmitter must be setup for vtail mixing. If using an APM2 or PX4 this is not a problem, and the VTAIL_OUTPUT option is recommended for vtail planes. On an APM1 use a hardware vtail mixer instead.
The VTAIL_OUTPUT option is designed to operate exactly as a hardware vtail mixer would operate. To set it up follow these steps:
1-Setup your transmitter with no vtail mixing
2-Set both RC2_REV and RC4_REV to 1 and KFF_RDDRMIX to 0.5
3-Start by setting VTAIL_OUTPUT to 1. In later steps you may adjust this to 2, 3 or 4.
4-Put your APM into FBWA mode
5-Pitch up the nose of the plane observe what happens to the vtail
6-If the two vtail segments move in opposite directions, then change VTAIL_OUTPUT to 2, and try again.
7-If the two vtail segments move in the same direction, but the APM is correcting the pitch in the wrong direction (both segments are moving up) then change RC2_REV to -1
8-Next try rolling your plane to the right. The two vtail segments should move to try to turn the plane left (to correct for the right roll). If they move in the wrong direction then set RC4_REV to -1
9-Now change to MANUAL mode and adjust your transmitter reversals for channels 2 and 4 to produce the right movement in MANUAL mode.
10-Finally adjust the KFF_RDDRMIX to a value that gives the right amount of rudder movement for coordinated turns on your plane. This may require some inflight tuning. A initial guess of around 0.5 is likely to work for most planes.
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KC9FgTRUf4
This is a very short tutorial on using the RunCam2 as a Web Camera for Skype, TeamViewer, or whatever program you want.
Amcap Webcam App for testing purposes:
http://www.runcam.com/download/RUNCAMHD_WEBCAM.zip
Resolution can be changed under - options - video capture pin... in the AMCAP software.
Fps can be changed under Capture in the AMCAP software.
Runcam2 (RuncamHD V2 1080p 60fs WiFi) action camera to test and review.
This action camera caters to the FPV crowd:
- 120 degree field of view
- 1080p@60FPS, 1440p@30FPS, 720p@120FPS
- lower latency on the analog video feed
- removable 850mah battery
- image flip
- easy to use wiring harness
- on-screen settings menu
- Android WiFi app for preview and settings
- Able to run off a 2,3 or 4 cell LiPo battery
- Adapter for using GoPro type mounts
- Digital image stabilization
- light weight at only 50 grams.
- Lens has crash protector
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fMUjlBRcDs
Volantex Ranger 2000 Part 9 - Putting LED Lights on Wings and in Fuselage for Night Flying. In this video https://youtu.be/C818Q9yibSU I show all the details on how to install LED lights embedded in the wings and inside the fuselage.
Blog: All the build mods and changes to the Ranger 2000 FPV plane can be found in one place https://davemerc.blogspot.com/
LED Strips E000074, 75, 76
EBAY 12V 5M IP65/20 300 LED Strip Light 3528 SMD String Ribbon Tape Roll DIY 6 Colors
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-5M-IP65-20-600-LED-Strip-Light-3528-SMD-String-Ribbon-Tape-Roll-DIY-8-Colors/151325199667
The Ranger 2000 is an easy to assemble FPV pusher glider and features a large wingspan for stability in the air. The wings are fitted with two spars to strengthen the wings and they are attached using fast connecting wing clips to join the wings into the fuselage. After flying, simply squeeze the clips to release the wings and easily store the plane in your car.
The fuselage has the capacity for an FPV camera and related components. The plug-and-fly plane is a single-body aircraft with a plastic fuselage that offers flexible, lightweight protection in case of crash landings. At the front of the fuselage, a pre-cut hole gives you the option of adding an FPV camera. The position puts you right in the pilot's seat without having to cut into the sturdy body of the plane yourself. Remove the black canopy to reveal a flat bed for mounting different cameras, transforming your glider into the perfect FPV model or videography vehicle.
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C818Q9yibSU
After viewing my setup videos on X-Plane you are ready for this quick video that shows the sequence of steps needed to quickly get the mission planner connected to X-Plane and working with your RC transmitter.
My reason for connecting X-Plane to the mission planner is to practice using all the in-flight features of it on a virtual airplane to avoid the risk/stress of crashing my expensive FPV plane while practicing with the mission planner.
Previous videos on X-Plane Setup:
How to Setup X-Plane 10 Flight Simulator to Ardupilot Mission Planner with HIL Firmware
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKr2C_Lrq_4
Setup X-Plane 10 Flight Simulator with the Ardupilot Mission Planner, Continued
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drDr_BUi7RA
WED Download:
http://developer.x-plane.com/tools/worldeditor/
X-Plane Regional North American Version:
http://www.amazon.com/X-Plane-10-Regional-North-America-PC/dp/B007TMFD7M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390346323&sr=8-1&keywords=X-Plane+Regional+North+American
Daemon Tools Lite
http://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/products/dtLite
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Please watch: "Runcam Owl Plus Camera with Low Light PL0075 Lens Installed for Night FPV RC Flying"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5CrWcX20P8
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSlFrDa9Gcs
DIY Twin Engine Tundra RC Plane Build - Part 1 (Power System Parts, Wiring, Radio Setup) https://youtu.be/6ltusxU6Su8
You can build your own twin prop tundra using 3D printed nacelles designed by barndog726 (link below). In this video I get into the details on how the differential thrust power system is wired and what radio settings I use.
Purchase Nacelles : Email Barney
blankenbarn@gmail.com ( $20 printed and shipped )
OR
Print your own from stl file:
3D Printed Nacelles bardog726 Thingiverse
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3092358
Twin Tundra Build Part 3 here: https://youtu.be/wfvZpO-cgRo
Twin Tundra Build Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/fJTWzTuW1TE
And The Introduction here: https://youtu.be/qVKOGMDyM2E
Parts you will need for the build:
HobbyKing Durafly Tundra Kit
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/durafly-tundra-1300mm-arf-orange-grey.html
3D Printed Nacelles bardog726 Thingiverse
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3092358
Forget I said Gorilla Glue for the Nacelles, instead use Foam-Tac or Fabric-Tac from Wal-Mart.
18 Gauge Silicone Wire to extend motor leads
Battery Turnigy Graphene 2200mAh 4S 65C Lipo Pack W/XT60
Servos 6x TGY-50090M Analog Servo 20T MG 1.6kg
APC 7x5 LP07050E Thin Electric Propeller
APC 7x5 LP07050EP Thin Electric Pusher Propeller
2x Motors SunnySky X2212-KV1400 II
2x ESC 30 amp 2-4s w/ 0.5 amp BEC (Afro)
FrSky X8R Receiver
FrSky FLVSS Lipo Voltage Sensor FRS3040611
XT60 Connectors RC Yellow
HXT 3.5MM CONNECTOR FOR MOTOR/ESC (12PC)
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/individual-hxt-3-5mm-connector-for-motor-esc-12pc.html
RCgroups Thread
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2413887-Durafly-Tundra/page1462
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ltusxU6Su8
How to convert AirCore planes for use with Spectrum radios.
AirCore Planes:
http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/flyzone/index_aircore.html
Video - Review and Flight Test:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrrCPGfbwro
RC Groups Thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1822921
Hk R415 Receiver
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=18827
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Please watch: "Runcam Owl Plus Camera with Low Light PL0075 Lens Installed for Night FPV RC Flying"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5CrWcX20P8
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z3vw4VuhZk