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Post by bmahaney on Apr 23, 2012 17:00:42 GMT -6
I just received my APM 2.0 today. If you're reading this Trent, what PID settings did you use for the Nova?
Thanks.
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Post by Trent on Apr 24, 2012 11:24:09 GMT -6
I just received my APM 2.0 today. If you're reading this Trent, what PID settings did you use for the Nova? Thanks. I kept the defaults and it worked just fine! (I used an APM1 however, not sure if the PID settings are different)
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Post by bmahaney on Apr 28, 2012 6:03:20 GMT -6
Thanks. It may be a little while before I get to try the APM, but I'll post some results when I figure out how I'm going to mount everything. I have some other projects (wife assigened) that must be attended to first. Plus, it's been very windy around here, not good flying weather.
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Post by Trent on May 2, 2012 17:04:57 GMT -6
Thanks. It may be a little while before I get to try the APM, but I'll post some results when I figure out how I'm going to mount everything. I have some other projects (wife assigened) that must be attended to first. Plus, it's been very windy around here, not good flying weather. Family first Good luck! We're getting back into APM's this month, hopefully we'll cover something that helps.
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Post by bmahaney on May 5, 2012 13:41:29 GMT -6
Ok, Here is my setup with the APM, I cut some pieces of 1/8" plywood that are 1/4" wider than the cargo area in my NOVA. I cut slots into the sides of the cargo compartment. I mounted the hardware onto the ply and slid it into the slots. They are very secure but can be slid out to hook up to the computer etc. There will be a cover over the "cockpit" area, but I haven't gotten that far yet. Attachments:
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Post by bmahaney on May 5, 2012 13:42:21 GMT -6
USB plugged in. Attachments:
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Post by bmahaney on May 5, 2012 15:06:12 GMT -6
Well, That didn't last long. It's not that I have an aversion to crashing. I kinda like rebuilding, but... Sometimes I just want to play with my new toys longer than ten minutes. The electronics all seem fine, but the NOVA must be rebuilt. Explanation and photos to follow.
Brian
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Post by rdstarwalt on May 7, 2012 5:41:05 GMT -6
Oh man that sounds bad. I finished up a mock-up of a servo/receiver box for my Nova build. A big surprise between the drawing board and my build was when I discovered that my foam (dreaded bead board) is NOT 3/4 inch but actually 5/8! It still looks like it will work out after adjusting my dimensions. I need to get on the stick and start a thread on my build. I have been taking pictures all along. Like you I am making changes. From Trent's comments in Ep 62, he too noticed the lack of structural rigidity in the tail section though only after being in the air. The bead board I am using is even more woosie than the extruded foam. It is actually pretty horrible stuff, though cheap.
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Post by parri0923 on May 22, 2012 20:47:36 GMT -6
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Post by parri0923 on May 22, 2012 21:15:25 GMT -6
I can't find 3/4" 4'x8' blue sheathing anywhere! Lowe's doesn't carry 3/4" 4x8 anymore. All they have in stock is 1/2"
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Post by rdstarwalt on May 27, 2012 9:04:18 GMT -6
I had the same problem in Northwest South Carolina.
I settled on the white beadboard - horrible stuff but it might work. You could use the 1/2 blue foam but your fuselage width would end up a bit different.
The Nova calls for 5 x 3/4 (0.75) layers for the fuselage. 5 x 0.75 = 3.75 With 0.5 thick material you would either go for 4.0 thick or 3.5 thick. Shaving the 4.0 option to 3.75 could be done but the extra 0.25 won't hurt IMHO.
The ultimate solution is a balsa Nova. A kit would sell out quickly I think.
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