I solved my battery problem by using a boot converter board from ebay (cheap!), some 3d printed battery adapters (one for the positive side, one for the negative) and the same lipo's i use for my bots.
@mozofoz86717 жыл бұрын
If you dont mind me asking... What battery are you using?? like where did you get it?? What model?? because my dad is chewing me off on buying parts and end up short a BATTERY..
@andpet557 жыл бұрын
these are just AA rechargeable batteries from Walmart. Work fine and I just replace with an extra set that have a full charge. Just don't go too long or you will loose a plane.
@TheodorosGeorgantas7 жыл бұрын
why don't you let the first glue dry completely and then do the next one? is there any reason?
@andpet557 жыл бұрын
Keeping the paper pliable is important. You could actually put a layer on the foam and let it dry first, but then it draws the moisture from the glue as you put on the paper making it hard to work. I have actually tried this.
@mpikas7 жыл бұрын
It's killing me... what did the final plane look like?
@andpet557 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/iprZhHueh8ylodU drag to the end of the video and you can see the finished mustang. Thanks for your interest. I hope you take the chance to try a set of wings done in this way.
@warrentodd48487 жыл бұрын
Very informative and easy to understand. Thank-you!
@americus19257 жыл бұрын
Thank you....
@inspiredbyinspire92347 жыл бұрын
That's a cool video, liked, please check out my channel and hopefully subscribe, I will do the same
@kiks7veliz7 жыл бұрын
Finally an easy explanation!!! Thank you so much! I kind of had an idea, but with your visual explanation I can finally put images to "just words"
@rejnarstorm75907 жыл бұрын
i use a pc powersuplay to. in the computer it works well, but at soon i connect 5 or 12v to my cuttingline it shot down. i can then restart but it just cut down again. help is needed. do you have any
@andpet557 жыл бұрын
I have never had an issue, but then I use older PC components. The newer ones may have a surge protector built in. If anyone else has seen this, please post. Thank you for your comment.
@rejnarstorm75907 жыл бұрын
I found the solution. I used a wier with a heigh ohm. It seems that the reason was to little resistance
@KBCHILLIN6147 жыл бұрын
Rejnar Storm. You may have a bad power supply
@rejnarstorm75907 жыл бұрын
No it is just one of the new onse who has a kind of shortcut security. It shot down if to much power ho true so the motorboard, in the pc i have stolen it from, dont get burned
@OZSCQUADS7 жыл бұрын
does the Amp of the 12v matter?
@andpet557 жыл бұрын
i don't think that there is a difference in the amps of different manufacturers, so no.
@OZSCQUADS7 жыл бұрын
thank you
@siddywiddyb7 жыл бұрын
You genius sir!.I am now building a similar design wing maker thanks to your well explained video! Thank you SO much for that! I hope my wings turn out to be as good as your ones!
@andpet557 жыл бұрын
I hope they do well. Let us know, and include some photos.
@Paulo_Paulistano7 жыл бұрын
Nice video very ease to understood! Have you heard about Coanda Efect?
@andpet557 жыл бұрын
thanks
@jimkikiriku17737 жыл бұрын
Hey there, What do you do when the light doesn't switch off after you release the bind button and turn off the transmitter?
@andpet557 жыл бұрын
That one is new to me. I would disconnect the entire receiver and then plug everything in again. It sounds to me as though you have a wire connected wrong and getting feedback in the system. The light is just an LED and therefore if it were hooked up backwards would not light at all.
@javieruriel7 жыл бұрын
Do you have any training online for sale?
@andpet557 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but no. I just enjoy doing the videos and sharing what I have learned.
@javieruriel7 жыл бұрын
Do you have any website?
@javieruriel7 жыл бұрын
What is that paper? Where can I get it?
@andpet557 жыл бұрын
The paper is lightweight masking paper that you can get at any hardware store or Walmart. You pick it up in the paint section.
@shonshamuratov73088 жыл бұрын
What to do if light is not flashing? Please, help out anyone?
@chrisstolle56648 жыл бұрын
I'm also using a computer ATX power supply but when I attach the alligator clips, it shorts out the ATX power supply. Any advise?
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
You may have a faulty power supply. I have done this using a number of these, both at home and at school with my students and have only shorted one. Make sure that you have the jumper in the correct place and that you are using the proper colors that attach to the alligator clips. Hope this helps. Thanks
@KBCHILLIN6147 жыл бұрын
Chris Stolle .Use the 5v instead of the 12v and just use a smaller wire i have had the same problem with the newer ATX.
@chrisstolle56647 жыл бұрын
KBCHILLIN614 Thanks
@ardin7778 жыл бұрын
Hi, would like to ask a question. I hav the same TX, but my ailerons and rudder are reversed. Is there a way (via mayb jumper in the board?) to reverse them since i dnt have the usb cable? THX!
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
Nope. Sorry. The only way to reverse the throws on this model is by interfacing with the software. There are several other brands of cables that have the same configurations, or you can purchase one online. Good luck with it, though.
@ardin7778 жыл бұрын
thx for your answer my man. but u know... i did it!! i hav to dissasembly the TX and change the potentiometer cables. Here is a tutorial (if someone need to make what i did) www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=681556&page=1340&highlight=switch#post35279863 thx again and
@billcodey14308 жыл бұрын
Did you ever fly it? Thanks for the hot wire vids btw.
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
still in the formative stage. I get too many projects started, but this one will get there. I still have an 8 foot mustang in the basement that is all painted and ready for engines. I ended up moving and it went into storage.
@imstretchy53018 жыл бұрын
First off I want to say very informative video and well done...ty for your video ! I just have a few questions for you andpets55 (1). Can I use the "G" string, (second string from the bottom), off of a guitar, it is nichrome as well I believe...? (2). How many watts is your computer power supply or does it matter ? (3). Does it matter how long and what gage the power supply leads are, (the ones with the alligator clips)...? and (4). What amperage works best..?
@imstretchy53018 жыл бұрын
First off I want to say very informative video and well done...ty for your video ! I just have a few questions for you andpets55 (1). Can I use the "G" string, (second string from the bottom), off of a guitar, it is nichrome as well I believe...? (2). How many watts is your computer power supply or does it matter ? (3). Does it matter how long and what gage the power supply leads are, (the ones with the alligator clips)...?
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
I am not sure if the guitar string will work or not. It should. Try it and let us know. The amperage is not that high for the power supplies, but if you have watched my other video on alternate power supplies I indicate not to use too low a wattage. Don't be misled by the total wattage on the side of a desktop power supply (350 watt as an example) A smaller laptop supply will be rated at 1 to two amps and will do the same thing. Best thing to do is just try it. If the wire does not get hot enough, you need more watts. The power supply leads need to be at minimum of 16 gauge braided wire. 14 would be better. Thanks for the question
@javieruriel8 жыл бұрын
Once video, what is that foam, mine it's mess.
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
the foam is standard home insulation foam. I have used both white low density and the pink or blue high density foam. I prefer the high density due to its tougher nature.
@javieruriel8 жыл бұрын
+andpet55 thanks a lot I really appreciate that, I'll keep trying, and you are making great job my friend.
@ciaranfarley8 жыл бұрын
help. the led doesent turn on at all if i plug in the bind plug
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
Be sure that the power connection is in with the ground oriented properly. I have explained how to do this in the video. Good luck and hope this is the issue.
@ciaranfarley8 жыл бұрын
the led blinks when the power is in in the same orientation as whden the bind plug is in but no bind plug
@deadhamster75708 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible making the joint at the ailerons with taping the foam core from above where the ailerons will be, then covering it, cutting only on the bottom side through the foam and not the tape to make a more robust wing and spare one step?
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
I would bet this would work, I have done similar using the Adams board. I would never try it on a larger plane, but on these smaller ones it should work. Try it and let us know.
@52chapmaster8 жыл бұрын
you are the man, I was looking for videos on wire cutting wings and found your videos. I learned more from your videos then any, thank you
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Enjoy and try some of these tips.
@tahirsaleem86478 жыл бұрын
Dear when I switch on the PSU to nichrome wire psu shut , how to resolve this
@stevenescolar94988 жыл бұрын
can i just connect the alligator clips to a blade?
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
No. The reason this works is due to the high resistance of the wire, creating heat. You need the proper size wire and correct amperage. Too much and you melt, not enough and it won't cut.
@toohip120008 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the upload. You have done what the majority the majority have failed to do. I have spent over 4 hours trying to get this answer. I code, I built 2 cars, one motorcycle, I maintain networks with over 4 thousand users I build models in CAD. I built and fly an ultralight. Im not saying it to brag.I mention it to help with the following comparison. like anything else, an individual can find a network of people that are interested in the same study or activity. The people who are interested in the electrical side of this craft aren't even on the scale when it comes to low self esteem ,they are arrogant and the most useless group I have ever encountered. I've read dozens of posts with people asking simple questions that never get answered. instead of an answers you get pages worth of replies from people trying to one up each other as if its an accomplishment. Then there is all the, how to build a hotwire videos that are equally useless because they dont cover the power supply. Its not just me ,take a look at forums and youtube and you will see negative comments everywhere about the same thing. Its a wire and power supply,not magic or Quantum Mechanics .Thanks again
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
You sound like my kind of guy. I build canoes (check out www.wildgooseco.com), toys (papaswoodentoyshop.com), repair motorcycles (I'm a BMW type) work on computers, cars (big 69 camaro fan, have 4 of them), do chain maille, build telescopes, muzzle loaders, archery, and whatever else catches my eye. My wife calls it OCD. Thank you for watching.
@toohip120008 жыл бұрын
+andpet55 love the 69. my wife got a 69 convertible for her 16th birthday. when she was 28 a yahorrific thing happened. She traded it in for a maxima. it's too bad we had just started dating so I had no say.
@Harlanmote8 жыл бұрын
+JOHN A. FURTADO JR. I think he did a great job of explaining the power supply part of the hot wire cutter. I think there is a lot of one up on the subject also..... I want to mabe flying wings not circles.... lol!!!!!!
@chilarai18 жыл бұрын
One of the most useful series on youtube. Thanks a ton.
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@kenmercermusic8 жыл бұрын
I found your videos about making the foam cutter and cutting the wings very useful, thank you! I'm going to have a go myself at some point. The PC power supply is a fantastic idea. :-)
@DericKnight8 жыл бұрын
How do you scale your airfoil designs to cut them out? Do you use a program or just hand draw them?
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
I usually print them in Microsoft office as an imported image and scale up the print. You can stretch the image as large as the document will permit (print it in landscape up to a 14 inch print). I have also been known to take a .jpg file from the internet and scale it up when I send it to the printer. I do have the advantage of having a 36 inch plotter and if the file is too large (as with my 14 foot Piper) i just sent it to my plotter and oversize it by a percentage. Once I did download an image and print it as large as I could on my printer and then take it to my office copy machine to enlarge as large as I could get it on legal paper sized material. Thanks for watching.
@DericKnight8 жыл бұрын
+andpet55 man you're on top of responses! Kudos! I shared your videos on the crash cast podcast listeners page! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and count me as subscribed!
@parjacpar30778 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and thanks for great videos . . not seen all but seen a few full of information i wanted to know about
@pokiou8 жыл бұрын
So technically, you could just add 4mm bullet plugs to the negative and positive from the power supply? And plug directly into them.. the only reason i ask is, it looked like you a transformer and stuff on the table but it seems like you arnt using them as you mentioned...
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
You are correct in that I have another system on the table. This is one that I just could not get to work properly. I am using it for the connections and the rest is just there because I was too lazy to move it. Thank you for you great observation. Putting the 4mm plugs directly on the power supply would be a much better way to do it.
@strebis68 жыл бұрын
Awesome video.....I'm kept scratching my head wonder how the hell to figure this it. Now I know......thanks
@johnhuge32398 жыл бұрын
Hi Andpet55, your videos are brilliant, thank you so much. I have built a simple cutting bow, and made some airfoil templates (cardboard), cut some wings, sanded them as you suggested (I am still learning to make good cuts), then covered the foam cores with packaging ("brown") paper (I can get different colors), using diluted white glue as you suggested, and I finished the wings with clear (or colored) packing tape, and ther result is BRILLIANT. The wing is strong and light (same weight as a built up balsa wing of the same size), and flexible. I have flown my new model, and I am very grateful for all your videos. I am using NiChrome wire (26 ga = 0.4 mm from EBAY), cutting wing halves (white foam or the denser colored foam) of approx. 2 feet (about 60 cm), with a 3S 2200 MAh LiPo (and a low voltage beeper from EBAY) and a servo tester (EBAY), regulating a BRUSHED ESC (Banggood). To further strengthen the wings, I have cut some groves into the cores, with a knife, and glued in thin dowels, salvaged from a bamboo window blind; the dowels weigh about 2 grams each (60 cm length), and they add tremendous strength. Since there were some questions about the NiCrome wire, may I post some links: hotwirefoamcutterinfo . com jacobs-online . biz
@donaldwallace56968 жыл бұрын
Do you have any pattern that are available? Don
@SKotekar8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, really appreciate it. Can you tell me which foam are you using. Can you provide links?
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
Home Depot or Lowes High density foam. 2 inch. Thanks for watching.
@craighowdeshell62918 жыл бұрын
Hi, I teach HS engineering and we are working on your project. But I need to know what Turnigy motor did you use on this project? Did it provide enough power? Would love to be able to talk to you on the phone or through email. I you are willing just let me know. Thank you, Craig
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
I used the Turnigy 450 with a 25 amp esc, but I am finding that the Suppo motors from Altitude hobbies are more powerful and just a better motor. I won't buy from HobbyKing anymore due to problems with my last two orders. They sent the wrong materials and would not reimburse me nor send the correct equipment, cost me $120. Their chat line was useless and no way to contact a real agent. There are far too many honest suppliers out there to continue with them.
@andpet558 жыл бұрын
Another alternative for aircraft are the ones from flitetest.com. There are free plans and they give the materials list for motors and have a build video for each plane. I have done several of their plans and they all fly well and are quite tough in a crash.
@sasanana7069 жыл бұрын
Mr. What's the type of wire which is used
@andpet559 жыл бұрын
22 ga nichrome wire you can purchase on ebay. Be careful not to get to long with it, though, only about 4 feet.
@MichaelKGizzonimo9 жыл бұрын
Hey Folks! Just finished paper coating some 6ft. long wings using the "andpet55" technique and it worked out well. But, I added the step of lightly squeegee the wet paper after application with a straight edge plastic squeegee to push out any bubbles of glue or air trapped under it towards a seam lap. Then a light wet brush to smooth out the marks from the squeegee and spread out the extra glue. Almost as if doing a fiberglass lay up, without the smell!
@andpet559 жыл бұрын
Good Job! Great addition on process as well. Thank you.
@hyperlogos9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, that was everything I needed to know, especially which pin is ground. That little detail is often left out of documentation. The only thing I can think of that you left out is the default programming. 1 aile 2 elev 3 throttle 4 rudder/steering and the B switch (or maybe A switch on mode 1) is throttle kill.
@jakedassan41179 жыл бұрын
Great video and techniques for demonstrations
@goboldly57009 жыл бұрын
Great inexpensive DIY cutter. I imagine guitar wire would work well for this. E string maybe. Never thought of using an old PC power supply - great idea. I'd love to see a tabletop cutter using the power supply
@marcosquito9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I´m from Brazil, and use similar technike, with EPS + PAPER + white GLUE. Great videos !
@stevecowell24159 жыл бұрын
Excellent videos from cutting the wings to coating and shaping....I learned a lot this morning, your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you.
@MichaelKGizzonimo9 жыл бұрын
Hey! How did You know I have that stuff on My bench? I enjoy the thought process of Your videos because it can help solve other problems building as well.
@iscluiscaduk9 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a question: what kind of wire you use for landing gear?
@andpet559 жыл бұрын
Luis Carlos Davila Reprieto Depending on the model, I use Piano wire that you can purchase on Amazon.com. On this model it is 3/32 of an inch.
@frogolaorsnake13949 жыл бұрын
i heard in a blog that the longer the wire the more voltage you need and moving slowly is the best way to cut. i think you could may by make one with a battery and dimmer switch, getting the temp. right is most important.