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  1. rbeckey

    Beginner drone

    My adult son is a graduate student. He has indicated an interest in drones, but does not have time to research how to logically get started. I have zero knowledge on the subject. I'd like to send him a gift at Easter. What should a complete rookie get to start in the hobby? Something to learn...
  2. rbeckey

    Radio Control Relay

    I have had parts and vague plans around for years. I decided to get started with this diagram:
  3. rbeckey

    NOS HV Arcas

    I am assembling an Aerotech HV Arcas kit. The instruction packet has an ink pad type stamp "Oct 15 2007" that I assume is proximate to the kit packing date. I modified the motor mount to accommodate a threaded retainer and did not install the motor hook or block Question: The supplied shock...
  4. rbeckey

    Auto manufacturers suck

    It took me 45 minutes to change out the low beam headlights on my Odyssey van. Just six little screws. Yeah, right. Apparently they are meant to be changed by bionic mutant ninja elves instead of 250 pound 6'3" people with arthritis. Next time one goes out I'll just crash into a bridge abutment...
  5. rbeckey

    Conflict - McAfee/ Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

    Computer problem today. Wired and wireless loss of internet connectivity, couldn't ping router, yellow exclamation point on network icon. If you run McAfee and install the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool for August it might, maybe prang your network connection. You have to uninstall...
  6. rbeckey

    Received 808 #16 v2 camera.

    I ordered one of the key fob cameras off of eBay for a camera rocket project. It arrived from China in 15 days and was in working order when it got here. I am surprised at the decent quality of video and sound. I am using a Samsung 8 GB class 10 micro sdhc card model MB-MP8GA-US from WalMart...
  7. rbeckey

    Remote Control Relay Launcher

    I was a member of the old forum. It has been years since I posted, though I have occasionally stopped by to visit. I need some advice and I think this is a new question. I have resurrected plans to build a custom launch controller, this time as wireless as possible. Electronics is not my...
  8. rbeckey

    AT HV Arcas and Cheetah, NIB

    New Aerotech kits, never opened. Please PM me if interested. Will need a few days to acquire appropriate shipping boxes. Will only charge actual shipping cost, estimated at eight to ten dollars. Insurance optional, but if you do not insure, I cannot be responsible for shipping damage. Preference...
  9. rbeckey

    29mm LMS

    I did a search and found very few references to the AT 29mm Loadable Motor System. I am interested to know your experiences with it and your opinion if it was a good cost benefit.
  10. rbeckey

    Adhesive for Controller Label

    I have designed a label for the controller I am building. The label will likely be printed on a laser printer then laminated on both sides for durability. The substrate is aluminum sheet metal. I am looking for an adhesive that will allow me to reposition the label somewhat before it grabs...
  11. rbeckey

    12v vs. 125v switches

    I have tried to research this a bit, as I thought I recalled seeing it addressed in an earlier thread, but apparently I am either mistaken or inept. I have a DPST toggle rated for 20 amps at 240 volts. What is the capacity of this switch at 12 volts? I tried to apply Ohm's Law, as I had a...
  12. rbeckey

    Power connection devices

    I found these 50 amp rated connectors for less than $5 each online: https://www.switchcraft.com/products/544.html With a 12/4 cable they should work quite well and have no safety issues rising from using 120v receptacles and plugs. They also will look a little better. :cool:
  13. rbeckey

    Wiring LEDs

    I have not done any electronics wiring since high school. That was waaayyy before LEDs were found in the consumer market. I understand that they need a resistor wired in front of them. How do you determine which resistor to use? The LED I wish to use is rated for 15mA 12 volts DC. If a diode...
  14. rbeckey

    Graphic design software

    There is an earlier thread about this below, but I don't think it gets to my question. What exact programs would be used to create something like a full page controller label? Is there a program that I can use to create boxes, circles and other shapes exactly[B] where I want them and [B]exactly...
  15. rbeckey

    18AH Coleman Jump Start Power System $20

    https://pepboys.shoplocal.com/pepboys/Default.aspx?action=browsepagedetail&storeid=2314854&rapid=503303&pagenumber=2&listingid=-2092140507&ref=%2fpepboys%2fDefault.aspx%3faction%3dbrowsepagesingle%26storeid%3d2314854%26rapid%3d503303%26pagenumber%3d2
  16. rbeckey

    Controller wiring question and looking for a switch

    I have a question about wiring ignitor leads. If I used a three conductor cable (i.e. a 16 ga. extension cord) and wired the controller so that both white and green wires were hot, and the black a common ground, could this one cable be used to control two circuits, assuming the controller was...
  17. rbeckey

    New Coleman Powermate Battery System

    Today I was at Pep Boys auto parts and found a Coleman Powermate "Waterproof Jumpstart System" in the clearance section for $20. It has an 18AH SLA battery and is in a bright yellow Pelican style waterproof plastic case. It weighs approx. 17 lbs. and is 12x10x7 inches, not including the handle...
  18. rbeckey

    06/29/07 24/40 E18 Cato

    On Friday 06/29/07 I had a CATO in an AT 24/40 casing with an AT E18 reload. There was a loud pop approx. 1/2 second after launch and the forward closure and fuel grain were ejected. The forward closure was not recovered and the threads on the casing appear to be damaged. The fuel grain is...
  19. rbeckey

    06/29/07 Launch

    We had our first 07 launch today. Everything went very well except my AT 24/40 casing CATO on an E18W, destroying a saucer.
  20. rbeckey

    BMS Site Down

    Has anyone heard anything about BMS? I can't seem to get on the site. Thanks
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