diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/_index.md b/content/drone-stuff/_index.md index abe85fc..eb798e7 100644 --- a/content/drone-stuff/_index.md +++ b/content/drone-stuff/_index.md @@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ Click on a link in the list below to go to that page: 1. [Getting uninverted SBUS on a no-name FrSky-compatible receiver](../../drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-on-a-no-name-frsky-compatible-receiver) 1. [Getting uninverted SBUS/SmartPort on the FrSky XSR receiver](../../drone-stuff/getting-uninverted-sbus-smartport-on-the-frsky-xsr-receiver) -1. [Mini Drak build condensed instructions](../../drone-stuff/mini-drak-build-condensed-instructions) 1. [Omnibus F4 V3 pinout](../../drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-v3-pinout) 1. [Omnibus F4 pro servo diode](../../drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-pro-servo-diode) 1. [Transmitter external module pinout](../../drone-stuff/transmitter-external-module-pinout) diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-pro-servo-diode.md b/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-pro-servo-diode.md index 066b70d..6e8ba4f 100644 --- a/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-pro-servo-diode.md +++ b/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-pro-servo-diode.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ +++ title = "Omnibus F4 pro servo diode" -weight = 4 +weight = 3 sort_by = "weight" insert_anchor_links = "right" +++ diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-v3-pinout.md b/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-v3-pinout.md index 3d6995b..f1e8ba8 100644 --- a/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-v3-pinout.md +++ b/content/drone-stuff/omnibus-f4-v3-pinout.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ +++ title = "Omnibus F4 V3 pinout" -weight = 3 +weight = 2 sort_by = "weight" insert_anchor_links = "right" +++ diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/transmitter-external-module-pinout.md b/content/drone-stuff/transmitter-external-module-pinout.md index 2b76b51..2ae75ea 100644 --- a/content/drone-stuff/transmitter-external-module-pinout.md +++ b/content/drone-stuff/transmitter-external-module-pinout.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ +++ title = "Transmitter external module pinout" -weight = 5 +weight = 4 sort_by = "weight" insert_anchor_links = "right" +++ diff --git a/content/model-build-notes/_index.md b/content/model-build-notes/_index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ebe02c9 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/model-build-notes/_index.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ ++++ +title = "Model build notes" +weight = 4 +sort_by = "weight" +insert_anchor_links = "right" ++++ +## Contents + +Click on a link in the list below to go to that page: + +1. [Building notes for the FT Mighty Mini Arrow](../../model-build-notes/building-notes-for-the-ft-mighty-mini-arrow) +1. [Mini Drak build condensed instructions](../../model-build-notes/mini-drak-build-condensed-instructions) diff --git a/content/model-build-notes/building-notes-for-the-ft-mighty-mini-arrow.md b/content/model-build-notes/building-notes-for-the-ft-mighty-mini-arrow.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f914ed2 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/model-build-notes/building-notes-for-the-ft-mighty-mini-arrow.md @@ -0,0 +1,67 @@ ++++ +title = "Building notes for the FT Mighty Mini Arrow" +weight = 0 +sort_by = "weight" +insert_anchor_links = "right" ++++ +These notes are a condensed version of the [FT Arrow build video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD2Ca2oskVs). + +![maxresdefault.jpeg](../../resources/d4819ca1c3d0490daaa12f62af09aa00.jpeg) + + +## Wings + +* Do an "A" fold on the spars and glue, stop 15mm from each edge. Use a triangle to make sure the spar folds are perpendicular. +* Open the servo hole. +* Cut the bevels, double on wing and single on elevon (on the elevon side). +* Add a thin ribbon on glue on the bottom of the hinge for strength, and scrape almost all of it off. +* Remove servo pocket from the wing. +* Fold the wing with the bottom on top, to curve the leading edge without crinkling the airfoil score cuts. +* Cut the side pods if you aren't going to use a center pod. +* Glue the side pod hinges. +* Cut the main pod space on the top of the wing. +* Skewer the wing score cuts. +* Line up the spar's servo hole onto the wing and glue. +* Glue the airfoil's score cuts and fold the wing so the score cuts are glued up. +* Cut the excess spar. +* Probably put the servos in now, to avoid having to make a hook later. +* Glue the leading edge, bottoms of the spar, and the end of the trailing edge, and press closed. + + +### Joining the wings + +* Tape the wings together at the bottom, glue them together in the middle, lay them down and wipe the excess glue. +* Cut the excess edge of the nose. + + +## Center pod + +* Pop out the foam tabs on the wings, where the center pod will go. +* Pop out the tabs on the center pod. +* Do an "A" fold on the bottom plate. +* Fold the little edge of the top of the center pod over (and/or add tape). +* Glue the center pod on. +* Install the control horns and servos (I use epoxy for the control horns as they tend to get ripped out with just hot glue). +* Use the reflex checker foam to calibrate the wing's reflex. +* Add a ziptie to the control rod so it doesn't bend. + + +## Power pod + +* Install the motor onto the power pod and install the power pod. You probably don't need to glue this, just make sure it's tight. +* Remove the foam from the sides of the nose. +* Do a "C" fold on the back bit (and probably add some tape). +* Carefully bend the nose. +* Test fit it and glue the front part. +* Use more tape to secure the front and sides. +* Add some tape so you can pull the top open. +* Add some glue to the bottom of the top hatch so it catches and secures on close. + +## Winglets + +* Only cut the top part of the wing, parallel to the bottom. +* Line up the reference line on the winglets and glue (the front tip of the winglet should be flush with the leading edge). + +## Electronics + +* The rest is left as an exercise to the reader. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/drone-stuff/mini-drak-build-condensed-instructions.md b/content/model-build-notes/mini-drak-build-condensed-instructions.md similarity index 99% rename from content/drone-stuff/mini-drak-build-condensed-instructions.md rename to content/model-build-notes/mini-drak-build-condensed-instructions.md index aead880..5b05026 100644 --- a/content/drone-stuff/mini-drak-build-condensed-instructions.md +++ b/content/model-build-notes/mini-drak-build-condensed-instructions.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ +++ title = "Mini Drak build condensed instructions" -weight = 2 +weight = 1 sort_by = "weight" insert_anchor_links = "right" +++ diff --git a/static/resources/d4819ca1c3d0490daaa12f62af09aa00.jpeg b/static/resources/d4819ca1c3d0490daaa12f62af09aa00.jpeg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c8c90a9 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/resources/d4819ca1c3d0490daaa12f62af09aa00.jpeg differ