Mike Etheridge 1 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 How about an article on radio control faults and necessary maintenance on all 27, 35 Mhz systems and 2.4 Ghz systems. I am in the process of eliminating glitching problems on my 35 Mhz gear and will soon be investing in some Futaba 2.4 Ghz gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stuart Morris Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Great idea Mike. I don't use my 27 and 35MHz radio any more as my Futaba 10CG on 2.4GHz is everything I could need and an article on faults and maintenance would be very interesting and helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Your Club can Win. 1) Set a goal for the club environment- nothing too difficult for the newer builders, but a club effort it must be. 2) say the club has 20 members at least eleven must participate to be eligible. 3) simple sheet model that can be electric or methanol of any size. 4) a group photo of models with your club inspired RCM&E signage. just a start, what else could make it viable and much more fun? bbc Edited By bouncebounce crunch on 21/03/2017 07:24:47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Wingco Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 When I started reading RCM&E it was just that. The E being electronics. What happened to all those “projects” ? I still remember the airfix car made r/c with a valve receiver!!!. There are plenty of people out there doing the new and innovative things but the ARTF boys seem to be getting all the goodies. What about us old soldering iron wielders?. If you are over 60 you probably “built” your first single channel gear. Show these youngsters what its all about. Not unpack and fly but build and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Wilco I am far from 60,but i do appreciate the skill building achievements that can become a thrill when successful. I believe we need more put back into schools to spark all those that will try to make a better mousetrap. Soldering i am finding more enjoyable with the correct tools, jigs and guidance. This hobby is more than science, math, metal work, wood work, electronics, and a forgiving wife. love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 How about a tilt rotor model (electric). There are a large number of full size to choose from, or a own design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Proper installation of petrol engine, tank etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Maybe a refresher (for those of us who have been round long enough to know how to do it) on actually trimming a model to fly (test-glide, adjust CoG to get a straight flight path, etc) before playing with the transmitter trim controls. I have read posts (elsewhere) where some people who wandered in complained that trhere wasn't enough travel on the tx controlss (crazy but true). The art of trimming 'free flight' prior to actually powering up and hoping for the best seems to be lost and the tendency to trim via the transmitter appears to be very prevalent. Edited By Daithi O Buitigh on 23/03/2017 17:03:41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Crosby Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 What would be good but not really asking for an article could we maybe get a cd (or a download link) with cad files for each free plan, as I think most of the files would already be available and more than a few of us now CNC ect Mad but worth asking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Pete, although I don't use CAD files myself I think that is a really interesting and useful idea and may encourage luddites like me to engage with CAD software... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris North 3 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Pete / Jon, I agree this is interesting but I imagine the extra cost of the CD would eliminate the free plan! Perhaps instead of a CD there could be a protected download site that allowed you to download the file only after putting in your subscription number and password - this could even be set so you can only download a file once or only a set number of downloads per subscription. I am sure this would not be liked by those that prefer to buy a single copy of the magazine but they still have the free plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudsy Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 How about an insight into those incredible f3p aerobatic models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Devcon1 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 The article/articles from Lee Schofield, on a range of subjects, were very good and was looking forward to more but they seemed to have stopped or maybe the series had finished, I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Thanks for the suggestions folks, all noted. More from Lee in the June issue Devcon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Wood Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I have a few 35 Mhz transmitters gathering dust. I would like to see an article on converting a standard 35Mhz TX to 2.4 Ghz using a suitable module i.e. what to take out and what to put in and how to test. Also what RXs could be used with the set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Post deleted, let's keep the thread on topic - what you'd like to see not what you dislike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Posted by Mike Etheridge 1 on 02/08/2016 20:49:20: How about an article on radio control faults and necessary maintenance on all 27, 35 Mhz systems and 2.4 Ghz systems. I am in the process of eliminating glitching problems on my 35 Mhz gear and will soon be investing in some Futaba 2.4 Ghz gear. Mike, seriously? Given the affordable nature of radio gear these days and the fact that none of the main brands have made 35mhz gear for neatly 10 years now, I'd imagine would feel the need to repair old 27 and 35 meg systems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Hi David. The project is coming along nicely. How about something for waterplane tyros ? There may be a few out there who only have access to a wet flying strip and would like to learn to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Posted by Chris North 3 on 02/05/2017 10:12:04: Pete / Jon, I agree this is interesting but I imagine the extra cost of the CD would eliminate the free plan! Perhaps instead of a CD there could be a protected download site that allowed you to download the file only after putting in your subscription number and password - this could even be set so you can only download a file once or only a set number of downloads per subscription. I am sure this would not be liked by those that prefer to buy a single copy of the magazine but they still have the free plan. It's a matter of cost yes and the fact that so many plans are just copied across other forums and websites. The magazine invests in plans (we pay people for them), but far too many have no qualms about republishing them, the good ol' Outerzone being a case in point, fine resource that it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Posted by kevin b on 02/05/2017 19:10:12: Hi David. The project is coming along nicely. How about something for waterplane tyros ? There may be a few out there who only have access to a wet flying strip and would like to learn to fly. A bit brave learning to fly with the added element of a liquid runway Kevin We did have such an article a few years ago and, if I recall it's now on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 ...yep, here it is. Edited By David Ashby - RCME on 02/05/2017 19:21:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Posted by Wilco Wingco on 21/03/2017 10:33:03: When I started reading RCM&E it was just that. The E being electronics. What happened to all those “projects” ? I still remember the airfix car made r/c with a valve receiver!!!. There are plenty of people out there doing the new and innovative things but the ARTF boys seem to be getting all the goodies. What about us old soldering iron wielders?. If you are over 60 you probably “built” your first single channel gear. Show these youngsters what its all about. Not unpack and fly but build and enjoy. We've had a couple of recent articles that come close to filling the old E slot, a couple more on the way too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Posted by Daithi O Buitigh on 23/03/2017 17:02:48: Maybe a refresher (for those of us who have been round long enough to know how to do it) on actually trimming a model to fly (test-glide, adjust CoG to get a straight flight path, etc) before playing with the transmitter trim controls. I have read posts (elsewhere) where some people who wandered in complained that trhere wasn't enough travel on the tx controlss (crazy but true). The art of trimming 'free flight' prior to actually powering up and hoping for the best seems to be lost and the tendency to trim via the transmitter appears to be very prevalent. Edited By Daithi O Buitigh on 23/03/2017 17:03:41 Good suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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