Anyone used the Fluctus?

[tim cubbedge]

I saw that Wildman has this new GPS/flight computer for sale these days, the Silicdyne Fluctus. Anyone here used it yet or any reviews. I never heard of it before his black Saturday sale.

 

[Kane]

I'm curious about this as well. I was tempted to purchase (it's ridiculously inexpensive for all the features), but didn't have time to research it. Guess I'd rather not be the canary.

 

[Chad]

I saw this too! It looks really interesting, i like the servo outputs. It would be neat if instead of configuring a rule to "fire a pyro output" you could configure the rule to run a script that then has access to the servo outputs and sensors. This way you could use this as a platform to develop thrust vector control or canard control systems. You could configure a rule that triggers on ignition and starts the script. For example, @JimJarvis50 "I could just use a little guidance" thread could use this as a programming platform for the canard actuators. I think Ardupilot has this capability and uses the Lua scripting language.

 

[Rschub]

I want it just so I can put the sticker on my rocket.
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[Maxwelljets]

It's a fairly new product, and basically just reached the point where the developer was happy enough with them to start selling. You can read more about the testing history on the developer's website.

 

[OzHybrid]

I see on the Fluctus site comparison, price for the Fluctus is US$200 in comparison to the $400 approx for others compared..... On the Wildman site the price of Fluctus becomes magically $400........

 

[bad_idea]

It was around 200 Euro when it was in beta last month.

 

[WILDMANRS]

I see on the Fluctus site comparison, price for the Fluctus is US$200 in comparison to the $400 approx for others compared..... On the Wildman site the price of Fluctus becomes magically $400........

A few weeks ago His website had $180 on it .but that was the beta units .
We have been work out the pricing over the past coupler weeks. When i bought mine it cost me 221.39 USD
We now have it set at $299.99 USD .
At that Price its still a the best deal out there.
It's still new a little patience please.
Tim

 

[OzHybrid]

I can only comment on what was actually listed on your site Tim. 399.99 is what was listed. It's now 299.99. Is that a special? Or will that be the price?

 

[WILDMANRS]

For right now that is the price

 

[thzero]

https://silicdyne.net/fluctus/

 

[Buckeye]

I want it just so I can put the sticker on my rocket.
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I think the name alone will keep me from buying it!

 

[Art Upton]

I think it comes from France

 

[Rschub]

I think the name alone will keep me from buying it!

Sounds like the state of mind of Composite Warehouse customers.

 

[user 30299]

The word "fluctus" actually exists.

• fluctus : (plural fluctus or flucti) (astronomy, geology) An area covered by outflow from a volcano.

• Fluctus : From the Latin fluctus, which means wave, billow.

 

[Buckeye]

The word "fluctus" actually exists.

• fluctus : (plural fluctus or flucti) (astronomy, geology) An area covered by outflow from a volcano.
• Fluctus : From the Latin fluctus, which means wave, billow.

Yeah, I saw those defs in a Google search. However, "fluctus" is not found in Merriam-Webster nor dictionary.com.

 

[user 30299]

Yeah, I saw those defs in a Google search. However, "fluctus" is not found in Merriam-Webster nor dictionary.com.

You have to go to the Latin and French dictionaries. It is not an English word, and it's not a common word.

 

[Rschub]

https://www.thoughtco.com/kelvin-helmholtz-clouds-3443792

 

[bdureau]

I think it comes from France

Yes quite a few members of Rocketry France are using it. I must admit that I am quite impressed by the features you get for the price. It has also been well tested

 

[mtnmanak]

You have to go to the Latin and French dictionaries. It is not an English word, and it's not a common word.

Usage: (From an old Roman Empire dictionary) "That guy? Yeah, he screwed us over big time. He really fluctus."

 

[mtnmanak]

BTW, I did buy one of these on Black Friday - really looking forward to trying it out

 

[thzero]

BTW, I did buy one of these on Black Friday - really looking forward to trying it out

I'm curious now

 

[Ulyu]

Hey, I am the developper of this flight computer.
For context, its name "Fluctus" actually comes from the Latin translation of "wave" (as one of its key features is its radio waves communication).

 

[Ferdinand]

Having flown one 6 times, I can only recommend it ! Full of interesting features, very capable sensors-wise, good tracking, easy fit in a 29mm airframe, beautiful UI, and extensive datasheet. Last but not least, at 300€ it's a very strong competitor to other AIM Xtra, telemega and such GPS/flight computer.

 

[thzero]

Having flown one 6 times, I can only recommend it ! Full of interesting features, very capable sensors-wise, good tracking, easy fit in a 29mm airframe, beautiful UI, and extensive datasheet. Last but not least, at 300€ it's a very strong competitor to other AIM Xtra, telemega and such GPS/flight computer.

And much more expensive than Eggtimer and Feather options - so may be difference in perspective US vs Europe/outside US

Oh and lacks mobile support.

 

[techrat]

All I want to know about the Fluctus, is... does it have a capacitor?
And does that require 21.2 Gigawatts?

 

[Ulyu]

All I want to know about the Fluctus, is... does it have a capacitor?
And does that require 21.2 Gigawatts?

It does not have a capacitor and it will consumes about 400mW at maximum.

 

[Ulyu]

And much more expensive than Eggtimer and Feather options - so may be difference in perspective US vs Europe/outside US

Oh and lacks mobile support.

I would like to add that the "same" eggtimer solution costs around 160USD but has far fewer features and capabilities.
Concerning featherweight, the blue raven alone costs 180$ and their tracking system 360$. If you add the two together, it comes to $540.*

*also, just to be clear, my solution doesn't necessarly pretend to compete with a blue raven + featherweight tracker duo for nearly half the price, and I know it has its drawbacks.

 

[Buckeye]

And much more expensive than Eggtimer and Feather options - so may be difference in perspective US vs Europe/outside US

Oh and lacks mobile support.

Your complaint about price is way off the mark. Similar capability from Feather requires the Blue Raven AND the Tracker, for a tidy sum of $540. Any price comparsion to Egg is pointless, since it comes unassembled.

I kid about the name, but the Fluctus looks great for $300 at Wildman. I am looking forward to the user experiences.

 

[thzero]

Your complaint about price is way off the mark. Similar capability from Feather requires the Blue Raven AND the Tracker, for a tidy sum of $540. Any price comparsion to Egg is pointless, since it comes unassembled.

I kid about the name, but the Fluctus looks great for $300 at Wildman. I am looking forward to the user experiences.

Yeah I subtract the bit about Featherweight... I didn't go look again, and I thought it was bit cheaper per each than it currently is.