Robin Kearney Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Just saw this browsing some flickr groups I'm a member of, anybody got any idea what in the name is going on with this rig!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbo Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yes thats a bubby box system for those with a phobia of cables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete taylor Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 It's a DIY buddy box of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Mmmm, curious. Well its obviously two transmitters linked so that exactly the same commands are given on each. My first I thought was its an attempt at one person flying two models - but there are two neckstraps - so I think we can assume that the device is meant to be used by two people - also the distance between the Tx's would suggest that - if just one person why not put then right next to each other? So, two people each have a Tx, but they can't move the sticks independently? Puzzling. Do they think that they will be able to fly "syncro-pair" with this? I wouldn't have thought that would work in practice - the wind conditions and slight variations between the models would surely stop that from working. But its the only thing I can think of. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete taylor Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Beat me to it Garbo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Kearney Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 BEB, I thought it might be an attempt to fly two models at the same time, but that thought scared me so I tried to forget it r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 The buddy box suggestions might not be as daft as they sound - how many times have you told a learner "only small inputs are needed" for them to immediately bang the sticks from corner to corner in a mad festival of over-controlling? Maybe the device allows the pupil to "feel" how much input the instructor is putting in? I know that full size instructors somtimes do this - by asking the pupil to lightly grasp the controls and "follow" the inputs of the istructor. Perhaps this is for a similar purpose. Seems a lot of trouble to go to to solve that particular problem though! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Powell 2 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 My thought is that it is a 'follow me through' device for instruction, with the pupil tranmsmitter inactive. Oh, just saw BEB's post. Wasn't there when I started, so he wins the prize. Edited By Mark Powell 2 on 28/08/2012 22:50:26 Edited By Mark Powell 2 on 28/08/2012 22:51:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Kearney Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 I think I'm coming round to that thought too. If you load up the full size image, you can see neither of the transmitters look like particularly featurefull. Maybe this is a solution to two incompatible brands, or low end brands without buddy box connectors. It occurs that given a different set of sticks you could possibly even use this rig for Mode 1 to Mode 2 conversion! I also like the little stack of spare batteries to the right of the left TX. Edited By Robin Kearney on 28/08/2012 22:49:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Cheal Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 It's a work of art. Perhaps some of the experienced RC instructors would comment, but to me it looks like it may be afantastic device for teaching novices. They not only get the control but they also get a feel for the control inputs required. Albeit, its a bit more cumbersome than rolling up the buddy lead..... Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 To be honest when I have had the odd pupil that really couldn't get the hang of "small inputs" I just set the master Tx up and fly the model. I then ask the pupil to place his thumbs on the ends of the sticks as I fly (I'm a finger and thumb merchant! So the ends of the sticks are free) That seems to work most times and is a lot less trouble. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 is it a buddy system for: the learner that knows it all. the learner with bad breath. the learner with no hands. the learner with a bad hangover. the novice that won't take the A certificate, but no one will stand with him. Edited By bouncebouncecrunch on 29/08/2012 00:08:32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 LOL BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It is an input trainer. I saw one in the mid 70's being used at a fly-in fun day. Only the 2 tx's were joined with dowl sticks and bent wire. Both sets were on a picnic table near the flight line. It was being used to teach complete novices to fly aero. Quite a few went on to fly solo the same day. Makes real sense to use with rc Helis. Where the very fine inputs can take some time to master, for some individuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 buddy set up made by someone who's just watched 'Back to the future'...... ken anderson....ne...1.... BTF dept......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 The name "Heath Robinson" and "Professor Brainstorm" spring to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Clearly built by Mr William Heath Robinson when he converted from 35Mhz to 2.4Ghz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Flintstones returns home...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I love this thread! BEB PS The Pink anodised finish adds a certain swishness to the whole thing - but the big clunky bellcranks kind of bring you back down to earth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 What about the stack of batteries in the middle - is that to administer a short sharp shock when the pupil disobeys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Its a mode 2 buddy box weaving loom of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Posted by Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 29/08/2012 10:20:30: I love this thread! BEB PS The Pink anodised finish adds a certain swishness to the whole thing - but the big clunky bellcranks kind of bring you back down to earth! CRank being the operative word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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