So, now the fun starts.
As I mentioned at the start of this "beta" topic, one importnt objective is to develop a vertical orientation sytem design that can be 3D printed. For the past 6 weeks or so, Bryan Mashall (Bryrocket) and I have been working to transform my PowerPoint-designed, plywood concept into a Fusion 360, carbon-infused, functional orientation system. We have had so much fun, and words really can't convey how pleased I am with how this is turning out. It turns something that takes months to make into something that can be produced on the order of hours. That opens up access to the technology for others, and I want to thank Bryan for making that possible (and yes, he's a beta tester!). We have just a few final tweeks left to come up with flyable system.
On a parallel path, Bill Premerlani and Frank Hermes have collaborated to produce a control board that offers improvements in performance relative to the board I have used up to this point. And, I think Frank has some ideas for an even better board down the road (once we can actually get some parts for it).
Even though this stuff is coming together, it will still be a month or two before I can get equipment out to the beta testers. My shoulder surgery is really slowing me down (can't sand, can't solder, can't work a screwdriver) and I still have quite a bit of information to assemble before this is ready. But, we're going to get there! Attached are a few pics of a recent prototype.
Jim
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