Flying Squirrel

Ah OK, thought it couldn't be that easy..I have something similar to do so won't waste time trying on piano wire!

I get length of 14swg piano wire from inwoods so would have thought most shops would have similar? or am i missingsomething? https://inwoodmodels.com/product/14g-piano-wire-2-03mm-36-long/

I wonder how many forum users subscribe to the magazine and if there's a way that subscribers get add free access.

Another one - user robertonugget contacted me re an item I was trying to source, tells be to contact [email protected]

At risk of sounding like a HRB salesman they are available as 4s 3300Mah 60c with XT60 plugs direct from Amazon?

I do see where you are coming from but I suspect margins play a big part in the selection of products by RC stores.

I would say almost all Lipos originate from China/the far east? Some are just shipped bulk and others piecemeal. Is there any particular reason for wanting one sold from a LMS rather than Amazon or just a case of choosing to support an independent?

I assumed it was Brexit related but didn't fully understand so thanks for the info.

Was impressive to watch, oddly it was still a success in many ways and no body was hurt.

What am I missing? Why cant people in EU for example just buy from the laser site?

I won't lie, it took me a minute....

Not sure if you've seen HRB batteries but myself and others at my club have had good experience with them

Would love to see a few photos and a little info on this as it progresses.

There's a couple of good live feeds for this but be aware some you need to subscribe to for the actual lift off. Elon has said 'Don't set your hopes too high!'....best o'luck though.

Fixed now, although the belt appeared to be tight the head felt like it was taking up slack when moved by hand, removed belt and refitted and I know have great axis movement! Now to figure out how to test speed vs power settings....

I wander what % of forum users subscribe to the mag, either hard or soft copy - I don't blame them for trying to make a few quid but maybe ads should be removed for subscribers?

There's some good info on this thread that may help?

Yup, showing up as com 5, and tried reinstalling CH340 drivers....nothing, appears to connect but won't upload. Bit the bullet and bought a 'genuine' Uno and we're rocking and rolling!! Now I need to fugure out why circles aren't round, calibrated both axis and no slop anywere that I can find but at least I'v emade progress! I'm sure I've said it earlier but thanks again for putting the files and parts list up, not a small amount of work I'm sure.

It's not going well!! New shield and cloned uno - won't upload anything...arrrrghhh

I did some more testing and they make zip all difference, looking in to it it appears to be an error in the design of the V4 Board, those pins all go to GND so no way to apply the 5v without serious modification (for a novice at least) there are also some other pi out errors. I've bailed out and ordered a v3 board and associated UNO

Thanks FF, yes these are fitted, they are 4988 drivers. I did actually remove them as I suspected they could be involved but it didn't appear to make any difference to either travel distance or speed?

Hi, thanks @FlyinFlynn for putting the files and parts list up, much appreciated. I'm looking for some helpcalibrating this thing now it's built. I've set Vref as per various instructions but movement is waaaay off. To get x and Y movement close to being as instructed I've had to set $100 and $102 to 5, of course this is new to me but compared to all other sources it doesn't appear to be right, movement is also very slow. The setup is a Arduino Nano CNC sheild V4 Nema 17 GRBL loaded using both laser GRBL and USG for basic control I'm kind of grasping in the dark here!

🤣 Love the way you don't even cut your 'international friend' in on the deal, he just gets his/her money back🤣

If they've identified it as a fire risk they couldn't as that would be putting others at risk I guess.

As I thought, pretty poor show of the manufacturer to suggest that the built in shield is enough, there is no safety advice included despite the instructions being clear and the packaging professional looking. . Being somebody that's suffered with Central Serous Retinopathy for over a year know I can tell you I value my sight dearly!!