CG Problems and my Return to Balsa RC building. Part 3. I am not impressed! bobflyman 2026-09-27 | CG Problems and my Return to Balsa RC building. Part 3. I am not impressed!
Tech One Mythos gets a great 2nd test flight, PLUS my Lidl Spitfire RC and Biplane RC conversions. bobflyman 2023-06-14 | Nice afternoon up at the field with 2 of my NINE Lidl RC conversions, plus the really cheap and great fun Robotbirds Tech One Mythos EPP plane. Lidl 'Spitfire' and my Lidl BiPlane build blogs linked below. Hopefully more of the BiPlane next time :( Chapter below.I bought the Mythos here (I'm not on commission, it really is lovely to fly!) Sorry £35 now. robotbirds.co.uk/tech-one-mythos-epp.htmlI believe this is quite an old kit now. See my build blog which I think is a good improvement on the original build plans. Mythos build youtube.com/watch?v=-1mNk0KknTo&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=9&pp=gAQBiAQBLidl Spitfire youtube.com/watch?v=N-z45QNjyZ8&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=17&pp=gAQBiAQByoutube.com/watch?v=lSaW-cT0wm4&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=42&pp=gAQBiAQB00:00 Introduction00:42 Lidl RC conversion Spitfire takes off from the ground02:16 Ooops. Broken prop.02:51 New prop but right hand 2 bladed - Try again04:06 Tech One Mythos takes to the air05:46 And on HIGH RATES!08:28 Lidl Glider RC Biplane conversion flies09:28 Outro
Cow Trouble and a Tricky Landing - Coastal Paragliding bobflyman 2023-06-09 | Curious cows licking and trying to eat my paraglider as I'm setting up for take off! Not what I needed on a breezy day for my first flight in a while! And then a tricky top landing in strong winds.
Radio Control Rechargeable Batteries FOR FREE! Heres How. bobflyman 2023-05-30 | This video shows you how you can find RC rechargeables for smaller RC stuff absolutely for free. Just lying about in the street sometimes! Always use an appropriate charger and do not leave unattended. And it's wise to use a BMS protection circuit board if making a battery with 2 or more cells.
My first Lidl RC conversion needed a makeover (Ive now made 8 builds) - Plus a Top Tip bobflyman 2023-05-20 | My first ever Lidl RC build was 2019, (I've now made 8) and it was a bit rough. Big motor, heavy build and very scruffy. It needed a rethink. Chopped the nose to make it easier to get CG right and use a smaller battery and it was a success. But where did I hide the battery?Plus, don't use cross weave filament tape on ailerons!Note: it really needs a smaller propeller if I use the 800mA 3s, but OK with the 1000mA 2s.00:00 Introduction01:30 The plan02:30 Nose surgery03:26 Success03:48 A TOP TIP05:11 But where is the battery now?Parts list:Full parts list. Motor for 'heavy' build as shown, plus speed controller AND propeller here for just £14 or less !!! banggood.com/custlink/3mKEPaklONSmaller Motor lighter build, Motor Emax RS2205-2300 banggood.com/custlink/vDKRHlqilfpropellers 2 Pairs LDARC 5x4.5x3 5045 banggood.com/custlink/3vDrdrgONR 20A ESC Speed controller banggood.com/custlink/GmDyHOUSNB 4 x 9 gms servos banggood.com/custlink/3GDdVaqiAEYou obviously need a receiver and transmitter.I use Flysky fs i6 which is a good 20 channel budget 2.4 Ghz transmitter.FlySky i6 with a receiver banggood.com/custlink/DG3cyr4Beh
Lidl Mini twin motor RC conversion and FT Mini F22 Raptor have their VERY windy test flights bobflyman 2023-05-02 | My Super Lidl Mini twin motor RC conversion and FT Mini F22 Raptor get their maiden and 2nd test flights. How did I get on with such lightweight small models on a very unsuitable windy day?Single motor Lidl Chuck glider build youtube.com/watch?v=gj4lk1SLVDU&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=10&pp=gAQBiAQBMy Mini Flight Test F22 build youtube.com/watch?v=oHKjY_CZOVo&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=7&pp=gAQBiAQB00:00 Introduction00:58 FT Mini Raptor F22 maiden with bigger motor04:01 Mini Lidl twin motor maiden
Lidl Mini TWIN Chuck Glider RC conversion - FULL BUILD BLOG + parts list #Lidlglider bobflyman 2023-04-30 | Build this twin engine RC plane for around £35 or less, that's parts and the aircraft! Easy to follow complete build blog and full parts list.Chapters below.Glider Lidl £5 when they have them in, or E bay etc. £6.99 Search 'Mini Chuck glider'Motors I used 2 x 8.5 x 20mm Brushed Motors 1.0mm Shaft CW and CCW 8520 Coreless Motors £9.58 Amazon free with Prime amzn.to/3AFmoq9AliExpress and E bay were sources.Flysky FS2A 4 channel mini receiver £4.01 + £1.70Ultra Light Brushed ESC Single Way 5A or 10A £3.96 Free shipping4 props 2 cw and 2 ccw £2.34 + £1.79 E Bay2 x 3.7 gms servos ali express £1.55 + £1.61Total around £34 My lipo was £5 in a local shop 250mA 1s lipoYou'll need a glue gun, thin wire, soldering ability, craft knife, Uhu Por ...Music courtesy of YouTube audio librarychapters:00:00 Introduction00:16 Build blog00:36 remove canopy and hollow out fusilage00:54 Install aileron servo01:34 Cut ailerons03:50 Cut elevator06:04 fit tailplane07:07 the electrics07:27 fitting the two small brushed motors07 :28 AND MY NOT DELIBERATE MISTAKE08:15 don't do it this way either09:01 Houston we have a problem09:52 sorted10:12 covering burn holes!11:00 Connecting ailerons12:27 Installing elevator servo13:39 Installing electrics14:21 EVERYTHING IS WORKING!14:25 connection elevator15:14 my canopy mod saves 7 gms and looks great!16:06 FINISHED
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Not the best RC plane maidens day. A few mods needed! bobflyman 2023-04-11 | A very windy day, but not raining so out for a couple of maidens! My Mini F22 , EEP 3D Mythos, super lightweight Dohnut Models Fusion and the scaled up FT Mini Mustang. How did it go? Clue. Mini F22 needs a bigger motor. 00:00 Introduction00:12 At the strip00:40 My scaled down Flight Test Mini f2201:12 Trim change needed01:31 Try again02:04 Super light Fusion03:12 Know when to quit?03:18 Changes are made and outroMini F22 build youtube.com/watch?v=oHKjY_CZOVo&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=3Dohnuts Models Fusion youtube.com/watch?v=Gbubm15TrYM&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=1Mini Lidl chuck glider build youtube.com/watch?v=gj4lk1SLVDU&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=7My Lidl Spitfire youtube.com/watch?v=N-z45QNjyZ8&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=12
Epic 12 second paramotor flight then crash landing after engine fails! #shorts bobflyman 2023-04-08 | #shorts Engine fail 12 seconds after take off on my 1st power flight this year. I know people will say why did I turn downwind, you should have done this, or that. Who knows. Split second decision. If people saw the site they'd have a better idea. The slope is much steeper than it looks in the video and I didn't want to glide right down to the bottom of the valley as landing options not so good there. Buildings, hedges , power lines. Field to the left is flat and best, that is usual take off, but it's cropped so that was a no go. Best flat landing option in that field is to the right of where I took off but the downwind leg speed caught me out, though I just had time to turn crosswind and flare as I piled in. I lost the brake while ditching the throttle to take a wrap for a big flare.in 7 months. Not my best ever landing, but no damage to me or motor and didn't crash into a cow. Like the saying goes, any landing you can walk away from is a good landing! #shorts #paramotor #paramotorfail #paramotorcrash
Crash landing after paramotor engine out and 12 second epic flight! bobflyman 2023-04-08 | First power flight in 7 months and 12 seconds after take off I had my first ever engine fail. Sounded like something in the prop, but it wasn't, I think it was carburettor tuning. I know people will say why did I turn downwind, you should have done this, or that. Who knows. Split second decision. If people saw the site they'd have a better idea. The slope is steeper than it looks and the valley doesn't have great landing options. Field to the left is cropped. Not my best ever landing and crosswind, though I did manage a flare, and no damage to me or motor. Didn't crash into a cow. I tested the motor afterwards and it was dying after 10 seconds running full throttle. Eventually after a few carburettor tweaks and a change of spark plug (which was very sooty) motor was happy at full throttle. I think carb settings and I'd been running too rich? #paramotor
If it looks too good to be true .... FAKE SSDS - DONT GET CAUGHT AND HOW TO TEST bobflyman 2023-04-04 | Cheap 1TB Portable High Speed Mobile Solid State Drives? Are they worth buying?Fake SSD scams. Beware.Download media tester here. github.com/dkrahmer/MediaTester/releasesMusic courtesy of YouTube audio library.
I built an RC plane from an £8 Depron Foam Kit - Nano Fusion Build and Conversion bobflyman 2023-03-18 | Nano Fusion Depron kit. £8 plus postage. No instructions. A bit of a challenge. When I'd stuck it together it weighed just 7 gms. With some old bits from an old model I've turned it into an RC plane.00:00 Introduction the story01:19 Making a start - cutting out02:31 We have the start of a model!03:36 Maybe it'll be Plan B?04:48 Starting Plan B05:33 Working out where to put components for CoG06:29 Installing motors and I make a mistake!08:22 We all need helping hands.09:50 Motors in and a TRUE CONFESSION. MY MISTAKE!11:56 Summary and outroThe kit can be bought here : robotbirds.co.uk/donuts-models-nano-fusion.htmlI am not on commission!
Budget EPP Tech One Mythos - Super Simple Lightweight 3D plane AND CRASH PROOF? bobflyman 2023-03-07 | 'even a head crash can hardly break it' and 'virtually indestructible'. Really? My first kit build in a good while, Tech One Mythos. Cheap, £35 I couldn't resist it! 250 gm foam 3D plane. Time to start learning 3D? Changes I made to build instructions to try and keep the weight down. Maiden will follow when we get the weather to play ball! And later, I'm going to try a bit of prop hanging and 3D. Brushless motor banggood.com/custlink/3mGJ802DOuServos 3.7 gms banggood.com/custlink/vKGc0u9h9QESC speed controller banggood.com/custlink/GmDyHOUSNB I bought my kit here £34.94 (other sellers are available!)align-trex.co.uk/tech-one-mythos-epp.html
My easy build Foamboard MINI F22 Raptor - Full Build Blog with Parts List bobflyman 2023-03-04 | Bigger motor fitted now and great test flight here youtube.com/watch?v=PavkXBtSF30&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQBThis is my detailed build blog for my 50% scaled down Flight Test F22 Raptor.Parts list is below and links to plans etc. Motor is now BR 1806 and 5040 twin bladed propbanggood.com/custlink/KDvPv0RMSOChapters:00:00 Introduction01:28 Getting started02:33 Print scaled down tiled plans, cut out foamboard and my design changes03:58 Taking shape now05:30 Fitting brushless motor and a clever idea for making a template06:10 Some gluing done now07:08 Mounting the flaperons and 35 mm film hinges!08:03 Getting the CoG right - tips09:55 Motor now fitted and a bit of decoration while waiting for servos10:38 90% complete - servos in - electrics finished11:19 ALMOST HAD A DISASTER !12:37 Finished, summary and outro! Parts list:FS2A 4CH AFHDS 2A Mini receiverbanggood.com/custlink/3D3pgwSh86Racerstar BR1104banggood.com/custlink/vKGc0u9h9Q3.7G Miniature Analog Servo 3.7 gmsbanggood.com/custlink/mDKWewZElL10 amp brushless escbanggood.com/custlink/GGvc2JVtZBGWS Ep3020 Microfly Propwheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/88561/?gclid=CjwKCAiAzp6eBhByEiwA_gGq5IWyiHpt8B5q-KnuU3mRuEktaUHYZIatL1yf2BIm4wtgHG7wn19XuhoCh0AQAvD_BwELost model finderbanggood.com/custlink/3DvYn8tHynSheet of 5 mm foamboard, hot glue gun and thin wire for control rods. You may need a small drill to get the prop to fit the 1.5 mm dia motor shaft:Plans: flitetest.com/planes#/listSort=date_high_to_lowThe original bigger version flitetest.com/articles/ft-22-raptor-buildPlans:s3.amazonaws.com/plans.flitetest.com/stonekap/FT-22-plans.pdfTiled plans s3.amazonaws.com/plans.flitetest.com/stonekap/FT-22-TILED-PLANS.pdfYou can use some versions of free Adobe Acrobat or Reader to scale down plans.helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/scale-or-resize-printed-pages.html
Heres how I turned my classic old wired Pioneer headphones to bluetooth for just £6 bobflyman 2023-02-25 | In this video I show you how I turned my 50 year old Pioneer classic headphones into a bluetooth hands free pair in just a couple of hours and a cost of just £6 including postage.Module I used was Bluetooth 5.0 Stereo Audio Receiver Module Board here. Quick delivery.kunkune.co.uk/shop/uncategorized/bluetooth-5-0-stereo-audio-receiver-module-board/?gclid=CjwKCAiAl9efBhAkEiwA4Torit8OE2eVw-LCDS48suJiDmbejkIGKgAq2phsqpaFzeN0fAzJ_wRycRoCcuQQAvD_BwE
DIY hot wire cutter + foam from a skip (dumpster) = RC Plane. But did it fly? bobflyman 2023-02-17 | One of my last years Covid lockdown projects was to make a cheap hot wire foam cutter. It worked (video is linked below) and I cut a few wing profiles (check out the video) I turned my favourite cut into what I thought was like a Mini FT Versa. It turned out FlightTest had already done similar with the FT Arrow. Anyhow I finally got around to a maiden flight. The foam was cheap. A scrap of insulation foam I found in a skip! Quite firm and high density, but very light. Still haven't built a unicycle and learned how to ride it. That was the other project.Motor E Max 28053 blade 5X4 prop800mA or 1000mA 2s lipo20A ESC2 x 9g servosFoam cutter video is here youtube.com/watch?v=nLZ-FmEu8KA&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=1500:00 Introduction00:58 Test flight one01:48 Test flight 2 after a little trimming02:48 More trimming05:03 Finally nicely trimmed
Frog Fest Frenzy - Valentines Day Pond Party. - Mad as a Bucket of Frogs? bobflyman 2023-02-15 | Something I've never witnessed before, a frog party/frog orgy in my pond yesterday. The date was 14th February, ie Valentine's Day. Coincidence? Word obviously got around that it was party at my place. Are frogs using social media nowadays? Seriously though, I wonder what the signal is? I had some frog spawn as early as 4th Feb this year, but I suspect I'm going to get more.Frogs aren't exactly romantic, no foreplay, and you wouldn't call them handsome, though I suppose lady frogs find them attractive. They put it about a bit too. A male may mate with several females in a night.
Drone Motor 4 Engine Lidl Mini Chuck Glider 2nd Test flight. PLUS Lidl Stumpy Test flight 2. bobflyman 2023-02-10 | My £5 Mini Lidl chuck glider 4 motor RC conversion with drone motors gets a 2nd test flight after an experimental change of thrust angle of two motor to make it climb with control. It worked I think! Really good test flight in quite windy conditions for a sub 100 gms model.Lidl Stumpy 2nd flight? Maybe not so good. :(Build blogs for all on my channel and LOADS of Lidl Glider RC conversions!
Mini Lidl RC conversion good maiden flight, plus very successful 2nd Maiden for the Lidl Spitfire! bobflyman 2023-01-27 | My 90 gms single motor Mini Lidl foam RC conversion gets it's maiden and its big brother, my Lidl Spitfire, gets a very successful 2nd flight after a change of CoG. Sadly too windy for a 2nd test for my 4 engined mini Lidl with drone motors. Build blogs for all 3 are on my channel and parts lists etc.Mini Lidl Build blog youtube.com/watch?v=gj4lk1SLVDU&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=24 motor Mini Lidl Build youtube.com/watch?v=p3L6NqLW6hs&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=54 motor mini Lidl maiden youtube.com/watch?v=dblaEBBsxuw&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=4Lidl Spitfire 1st Maiden youtube.com/watch?v=Pr2EZT_-ib8&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=3Lidl Spitfire Build Blog youtube.com/watch?v=N-z45QNjyZ8&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=7&t=0s00:00 Introduction01:34 Mini Lidl Maiden 103:20 Mini Lidl Maiden 204:16 Mini Lidl Maiden 305:18 Lidl Spitfire 2nd Maiden flight07:28 Lidl Spitfire again with 3 blade prop 504009:15 Outro
An easy modification to a Lipo charger so it will charge mini-batteries used in micro planes bobflyman 2023-01-26 | My latest Mini Lidl RC conversion uses 200mA 2s batteries with a JST PH2 connector, this type of connector was new to me, but these 3 pin sockets are increasingly used on small 2S LiPo batteries for dual use as power and balance connector. My lipo charger wasn't able to charge this type of battery so I came up with a simple modification and now it can! Here's how I did it. All you need is 3 small pins, wire, 5 minute epoxy and soldering iron.PS Suitable chargers and adapter leads of various kinds are available of course.
I turned a £5 chuck glider into an RC plane! FULL BUILD BLOG - Mini Lidl Glider RC conversion bobflyman 2023-01-20 | £4.99 in Lidl and £5.99 in my local RC shop. See the maiden linked at the end! This is how I converted it into a great little park flyer and my total cost including plane was about £35. Difficult part is power to weight and fitting the electronics into such a small space? It can be done! My video shows my design process and very detailed step-by-step building of a very small RC plane. Prices have gone up in the last couple of months so may be a bit more now but still a very cheap RC plane!Full parts list below. 00:00 Introduction30:49 Jump to Summary or all chapters here:00:00 Introduction00:27 Components I plan to use and their weight and basic plan02:41 Hollowing out the body03:16 First remove canopy and counterweight04:35 It's hollowed out and my tool05:21 How will I fit ailerons? I servo or two?05:56 I use one servo!07:12 Cutting the ailerons13:21 Test and centre servo before installing - Servo testers14:52 This is how centre servo is intended to work15:31 So how can I make an elevator for this?19:12 Elevator sorted apart from servo.20:24 Fitting BR1104 brushless motor - first step a small bulkhead23:45 Motor step 2, gluing in position - but before that ...24:12 ... test components before fitting - TOP TIP26:09 Motor glued on. 26:26 And how to reverse direction on a brushless motor26:33 Electrics and the Lipo I will use. 200mA 2s27:10 How I make operating levers for ailerons.28:04 Servo for ailerons installed and ailerons connected28:48 Deciding location for elevator servo.30:11 All up weight now!30:50 Running and first summary31:58 Closer look at electrics installation32:24 The final stages of the build33:30 Receiver installation35:03 Elevator servo fitted and attached and winding up summary!Parts:Mini Lidl glider £6.79 at this time amzn.to/3kwTR14Mini receiver £7.65 banggood.com/custlink/3D3pgwSh86BR1104 Brushless motor £5.11 banggood.com/custlink/vKGc0u9h9Q3020 propeller about £5 with post wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/88561/?gclid=CjwKCAiAzp6eBhByEiwA_gGq5IWyiHpt8B5q-KnuU3mRuEktaUHYZIatL1yf2BIm4wtgHG7wn19XuhoCh0AQAvD_BwE3.7 gms servo £5.35 each banggood.com/custlink/mDKWewZElL200mA 2s lipo My local shop it was £5. shop around. Google!10 amp brushless esc - this one looks OK, you may need to search £12 with delivery Search e bay 'Hornet 12a ESC Brushless Motor Plane Speed Controller RC 12 Amp' UK Seller 10aplus you need small wire for control surface links, bullet connectors, heat shrink ...
My Lidl Spitfire + Lidl Stumpy get Maiden flights - PLUS Model Finders are VERY useful! #Lidlglider bobflyman 2023-01-06 | Maybe you've seen the build blogs for these two Lidl chuck glider rc conversions, so now here are the maiden flights of my Lidl RC 'Spitfire', so named because I gave the wings a Spitfire profile, and the Stumpy, cos it's pretty stumpy. How did they go? The Mini Lidl seen in the video has it's own special video here youtube.com/watch?v=dblaEBBsxuw&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=1Lidl Spitfire Build Blog here : youtube.com/watch?v=N-z45QNjyZ8&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=4And what's useful when you can't find a model in the trees 'cos you lost control of it? Yes, a model finder! Video is here. youtube.com/watch?v=aWL-3Lu-xp8&t=0sOne short Stumpy test and two Lidl Spitfire flights. Chapters below.00:00 Introduction.00:20 Lidl Spitfire takes off from the ground01:56 Lidl Stumpy maiden03:09 Lidl Spitfire flight two04:30 I lost the plot05:19 Now where is it!05:37 Model finders are worth their weight in Gold!06:03 Summary
My 4 x Engined Mini Lidl RC Glider gets its Maiden. DID IT FLY? bobflyman 2023-01-03 | Lidl Mini Foam chuck glider plus 4 small motors from a small drone = 4 engine RC plane. Did it fly?Build blog is here. youtube.com/watch?v=p3L6NqLW6hs&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=2£5 chuck glider + £10 drone = 4 engined RC plane. Or how to build a 4 motor RC mini plane using parts from a mini drone.
Mini Lidl RC Plane plus small drone = 4 engined mini airliner. Full Build Blog bobflyman 2022-12-28 | £5 chuck glider + £10 drone = 4 engined RC plane. Or how to build a 4 motor RC mini plane using parts from a mini drone.00:00 Introduction00:46 The idea03:50 Making a start on the project05:20 Taking the drone apart08:21 Installing the PCB09:49 wiring up the drone motors11:42 Fitting the motor cases on the wings12:40 Installing motors15:25 They are in and connected and 1st test18:08 Nearing the finish and summarising the buildPlease check out my other Lidl glider builds, singles, twins, biplanes, even Vulcans.
One of my favourite drives - Le Bar se Loup to Greolieres, my favourite paragliding site! bobflyman 2022-12-21 | One of my favourite drives in the South East of France. Le Bar se Loup to Greolieres near the Ridge de Cheiron. And don't miss my James Bond Road, Rue de La Napoleon video linked at the end, it's reckoned to be one of the most dangerous and scenic roads in Europe, and was used in the James Bond film 'Goldeneye' .Music YouTube Audio Library.Highway One - Steve AdamsNebular Focus - Steve HenigNineties Pad - Brian BolgerOceanside Bonfire - The Great North Sound Society
Installing a new laptop battery - its easy, but what can go wrong? It did for me. bobflyman 2022-12-17 | Houston we have a problem. This video shows you the steps involved in replacing a tired laptop battery. Should be easy, but I had a problem, you might encounter the same issue. See what I did to sort it.The laptop is Acer Aspire 6, specifically - 51 52ES, but the process will be similar for HP, Dell, ASUS, MSI, Lenovo, Samsung, or any other brand of laptop. Tools required: small crosshead screwdriver. Laptop was 6 years old and battery life was now very poor, after fitting my new battery I'm getting 4 hours.00:00 Introduction00:30 Removing the case back02:54 Moving the hard drive03:52 Removing the battery04:26 Houston we have a problem06:04 Sorting the problem08:33 At last the new battery goes in09:44 Putting laptop rear casing back on12:19 Testing my work
Lidl Chuck Glider RC Conversion - Build Blog for the Lidl Stumpy - with Parts List bobflyman 2022-12-01 | Converting a Lidl chuck glider into an RC plane. Full parts list in comments below.This is my no 9 conversion. I've made singles, twin engine, Biplane, Vulcan and edf. For a full detailed Lidl RC conversion how to do it video see my original vid here, 50k views now ...youtube.com/watch?v=ceNpxgB62Gk&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=2&t=0s or my Lidl Spitfire video, also very detail build blog hereyoutube.com/watch?v=N-z45QNjyZ8&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=100:00 Introduction00:45 Starting with the wing01:36 Wings are glued on02:10 Almost finished02:58 Parts, motor, propeller, servo fitting, etc05:54 Finished CoG, fitting ESC etc.06:03 Model finders - don't lose that plane!Parts listModel finders 3 for £9 banggood.com/custlink/3DvYn8tHyn2 x 9G Micro Servo Motors amzn.to/3WAEwviDXW D1806 1806 2280KV 2-3S Brushless Motor banggood.com/custlink/3mGJ802DOu3 blade 4045 propeller banggood.com/custlink/GvDr80kDgh2 blade 4050 hobbyking.com/en_us/gemfan-5045-grp-nylon-propellers-cw-ccw-set-green-5-x-4-5.html?___store=en_us 20 amp esc - speed controller coolcomponents.co.uk/products/electronic-speed-controller-20aservo tester for centering banggood.com/custlink/vDKcS0zvg9FlySky FSi6 transmitter banggood.com/custlink/v3GrI6zvbSFlySky iA6 receiver banggood.com/custlink/GKvC94kvb0other stuff:glue gun amzn.to/3E1hjemtwin engined Lidl glider RC conversion youtube.com/watch?v=NtOu8cE9X9o&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=5Biplane build blog youtube.com/watch?v=lSaW-cT0wm4&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=241st Vulcan youtube.com/watch?v=Ol16GD2p0PE&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=20EDF build blog youtube.com/watch?v=2CE7HTWzotk&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=2EDF Vulcan youtube.com/watch?v=VTjSyig2jIE&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=3Centre of Gravity calculator https://rcplanes.online/cg_calc.htm
Looking after your neigbours in the cold weather - Hazel Dormice are an endangered species! bobflyman 2022-11-21 | Just a short film of the hazel dormice that I feed in the hedgerow near my house. Plus the occasional wild bird pops in for a snack too. Nice bird song too!
2022 French PG Travel Blog - 2,100 miles for 3 top to bottoms and a washed out flying festival. :( bobflyman 2022-11-13 | So this is the travelogue of my 2022 French road trip. I've had better luck with the weather. Col de Sapenay unstable, take off wet, didn't fly. St. Hilaire blown out 1st time and then wet for the Coupe Icare Flying Festival on my way back north. And my favourite place in the World, Greolieres, rough 1st flight and later WET . Autumn came in early. Fun at times though and Coupe Icare, even though also wet, the entertainment was great!00:00 Introduction00:17 The long drive south from Dunkerque01:17 1st stop by the Rhone01:47 Col de Sapenay02:20 St. Hilaire du Touvet on my way south02:38 Heading further south03:40 The James Bond Road - Route de Napolean04:04 Greolieres04:15 Rough first flight!10:36 3rd flight15:37 Going north again on the James Bond road in the rain19:12 The Biggest Flying Festival in the World - The Coupe Icare 202223:49 The road home
Lidl Spitfire Build Blog - Lidl Glider RC conversion - ULTIMATE DETAILED how to do it guide bobflyman 2022-11-06 | In this video I show you in step-by-step instructions how to convert a cheap Lidl chuck glider into a radio control aircraft. All you need to know shown in full detail including all the parts you need. This is my no 8 Lidl glider RC conversion and is the most detailed building blog. There are build blogs for my first solo, my twin, my biplane, my edf and the Lidl Vulcan on my channel!You will need :Lidl Glider - only in the shops once a year Springtime 3 x 9G Micro Servo Motors amzn.to/3WAEwviDXW D1806 1806 2280KV 2-3S Brushless Motor banggood.com/custlink/3mGJ802DOu3 blade 4045 propeller banggood.com/custlink/GvDr80kDgh2 blade 4050 hobbyking.com/en_us/gemfan-5045-grp-nylon-propellers-cw-ccw-set-green-5-x-4-5.html?___store=en_us 20 amp esc - speed controller coolcomponents.co.uk/products/electronic-speed-controller-20aservo tester for centering banggood.com/custlink/vDKcS0zvg9FlySky FSi6 transmitter banggood.com/custlink/v3GrI6zvbSFlySky iA6 receiver banggood.com/custlink/GKvC94kvb0other stuff:glue gun amzn.to/3E1hjemSpitfire wing plans here: aerosociety.com/media/4843/the-spitfire-wing-planform-a-suggestion.pdfchapters00:00 Introduction01:10 Straightening the wing - removing dihedral05:32 Plans to change the wing profile to similar to the Spitfireand giving the wing a slight sweep07:55 Cutting and gluing the sweep13:06 Cutting and making the ailerons15:31 Installing main wing servos18:59 Hollowing out the nose and fusilage 19:46 First remove the nose cover21:33 How I hollow out the nose - hot wire tool23:44 Improving the tail shape25:28 Installing aileron servos26:20 Centre servos before installing!27:33 Cutting the elevator31:16 Elevator servo fitting31:54 What brushless motor and propeller, esc, lipo will I use?35:24 Connecting servo to aileron - my easy method36:26 Ailerons and elevator connected and testing motor, esc, prop sizes etc.37:23 How do you change rotation direction of a brushless motor?37:39 Final assembly and what I've done37:53 Motor and props I tested - power test - prop hanging40:23 Model finders40:47 The electrics40:52 Centre of Gravity CoG42:13 Getting CoG right and summaryMy other build blogs:First solo Lidl RC build youtube.com/watch?v=ceNpxgB62Gk&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=1twin engined Lidl glider RC conversion youtube.com/watch?v=NtOu8cE9X9o&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=5Biplane build blog youtube.com/watch?v=lSaW-cT0wm4&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=241st Vulcan youtube.com/watch?v=Ol16GD2p0PE&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=20EDF build blog youtube.com/watch?v=2CE7HTWzotk&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=2EDF Vulcan youtube.com/watch?v=VTjSyig2jIE&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=3Centre of Gravity calculator https://rcplanes.online/cg_calc.htm
YouTubers - Dont get caught by this new virus scam. I nearly did! bobflyman 2022-11-04 | In this video, I'm talking about a new virus scam that's making the rounds. I thought I was pretty savvy about suspicious e mails, but this was pretty clever and almost had me. This scam involves YouTubers and claims that they will have their videos taken down by YouTube.If you're a YouTuber, be sure to watch this video and stay safe! This is a scam, and if you fall for it, you could have your personal information stolen from your PC and lose a lot of money. Be sure to watch this video and stay safe!
A nice view of my tits. #shorts bobflyman 2022-10-27 | For the first time in 4 years I managed to capture a clip of blue tits feeding in one of my nest boxes.#shorts
Top End Wind Coastal Paragliding - Id forgotten the strong wind Mitsos As and Cs launch! bobflyman 2022-09-04 | First paraglider flight in 5 months and strong wind. How do you do that strong wind launch? I worked it out in the end. ;) . And went straight up like I was in an elevator. Nice flight.Music courtesy of YouTube LibraryAmerican Idle - RKVCCosmic Drift - DivKidDrifting at 432 Hz - Unicorn Heads.
Replacing NiMh batteries in waterproof Electric Shaver - Not for the faint hearted! bobflyman 2022-09-02 | Batteries £7.09 amzn.to/3ee3I94 This was a challenging repair, so be slow and careful and take a few pictures or video. In this video, I am replacing Rechargeable NiMh batteries in a waterproof Electric Shaver. Cost of a new Braun shaver £50, replacing batteries £7.09 so had to be worth a try! This video is mostly about the re-assembly, as taking apart was the easy bit. I explain how it comes apart at the end though and it's pretty obvious from my re-assembly. Best of luck!00:00 Introduction03:51 Removing the NiMh batteries05:25 Putting in new batteries08:49 Fitting circuit board back09:16 Putting case back together12:26 I'D FORGOTTEN A GASKET18:08 The tricky bit with little springs19:11 The last two screws! Hooray.20:37 Is it going to work now? :(20:51 How it comes apart (in short)22:11 Wind up
Caddix Orca 4K FPV action camera - Dont do what I did! bobflyman 2022-08-16 | Caddix ORCA the FPV camera that isn't really , though it does produce good EIS 4K video.Take care if you decide to remove and replace the front screen. :(
2022 Plymouth MegaRide - 1000s of Motorbikes descend on Plymouth Hoe for Charity Event bobflyman 2022-08-16 | The 2022 Plymouth MegaRide in glorious 4K. This is the first MegaRide since 2019. The MegaRide™ is now one of the UK’s largest charity motorcycle ride outs with thousands of motorcyclists taking part, not including the pillion passengers or the vast number of spectators that show up on the day. I took my 1978 Honda CX500 for the third time to this event. The MegaRide™ starts from Lee Mill Industrial Estate, the bikers start arriving from around 9am. They leave at 11.30 and head along the A38 towards Marley Head where the bikers will cross the flyover and back down the A 38 towards Plymouth, following a route through the Plymouth City Centre with the ride ending on Plymouth Hoe. I was late at the start as my mate's 1971 Kawasaki broke down on the way. Cameras used. Akaso Brave 6 plus front helmet. Caddx Orca helmet back facing, On the Hoe, SJCam SJ9 Strike.Music courtesy of YouTube audio library.Retribution - NEFFEXCosmic Drift - DivKidBlue Day - Freedom Trail Studio
1972 Mirror Dinghy enjoys its 50th Birthday Outing - SJCam SJ9 Strike Camera 4K test bobflyman 2022-08-13 | First sail in a long while for my lovely old Mirror. I'd forgotten a few little things, but it's been a couple of years since she's been out. Great fun. This was built by the original owner, who was a chippie in 1972/3 hence it is it's 50th birthday as far as I'm concerned! Oh and the reason I was using a rock to scrape and try and de-rust the wheel axle was because I was away from home, didn't have a tools or a file and wanted to get my boat on the water. I re-greased both axles , put it back together and SAILED! SJCam SJ9 Strike was produced briefly by SJ Cam , totally waterproof camera. Great 4K video with EIS, but awful audio I think that's why they ceased it.
Sunset flight and a compilation of clips of some of my recent paramotor flights bobflyman 2022-08-06 | Please check out some of my other videos!Music: YouTube audio library.Nebular Focus - Dan HenigDrifting at 432Hz - Unicorn Heads
Short but not so sweet paramotor flight - my shortest circuit ever! bobflyman 2022-07-22 | Got off at third attempt as wind on take off, light and still a bit thermic, was switching through more than 45 degs. Then once in the air it was too bouncy for my bump threshold level! I had my doubts before flying but said to myself, if you don't like it, land, so I did! Better to fly another day.
Under £50 WOLFANG 4K Action Camera, with vogging mic + wrist remote! Test clips and using. bobflyman 2022-07-09 | Buy amzn.to/3Peas3R WOLFANG GA100 4K EIS Action Camera 20MP 40M Waterproof Sports Camera for Vlog £47.99 amzn.to/3Peas3R 2.4G Remote Control - 2 Rechargeable Batteries - wifi app and Accessories Kits.00:00 Introduction - what you get01:40 Putting battery in and charging03:00 Test clips07:50 How to use the camera basics11:54 Changing settings13:28 Changing video resolution14:22 Turn on EIS (Gyro stabilisation)15:09 Using the wifi app Live DV17:33 Using the wrist remote18:27 Summary and useful linksBuilt-in 3-axis stabilization gyro keeps the images stabilized in place and ensures clear and stable images and videos. The camera also comes with helmet accessories which makes the camera a helmet camera. Other accessories can make it a bike camera, surfing camera, canoe camera, snorkeling camera, or vlog camera.video resolutions available: 4K/30fps, EIS 2.7K/30fps, EIS 1080P/60fps, EIS 1080P/30fps, EIS 720P/120fps. It has a 20MP photo resolution and other resolutions from 8MP to 20MP available.
Paramotor Road Trip to the Flatlands PLUS Pasty and Chip AND Gravy! bobflyman 2022-06-26 | First time paramotoring on the East Coast, great flying and enjoying some local food delicacies.Lovely long deserted beaches too.
Peltier Cooling Units - Cheap as chips, but are the worth buying? I build a cool box to find out. bobflyman 2022-06-03 | Peltier cooler modules are as cheap as £10, but can they do the job?The lowest temperature it can reach depends on the use of space and the temperature of the environment. Generally speaking, the smaller the space and the lower the ambient temperature, the lower the temperature can be achieved. Peltier Kit e bay £11.88 now ebay.co.uk/itm/194961865884? hash=item2d64a1fc9c:g:9C0AAOSwHy1iTrEw or just searchPeltier unit built with internal fan assembled £15 amzn.to/3z9tPWZA better unit that I intend to fit next time £18 banggood.com/custlink/m3vYzqcBLgsmall pc computer fan 40 mm e bay search Ecotherm board 8 x 4 sheet 25 mm £18 or so builderdepot.co.uk/25mm-ecotherm-eco-versal-insulation-2400mm-x-1200mm-8ft-x-4ft or just use local builders merchants for similar.No more nails Amazon £8 or you possibly have a tube of silicon lying around ;) amzn.to/3z9OJoTMy box came from The Range. 35 ltr storage box. Cheap.00:00 Introduction02:45 Peltier module quick look - how do they work03:19 Building an insulated box05:34 Assembling a peltier module unit11:19 Dry installation of the peltier cooling unit12:34 Testing starts!13:14 Proper testing starts14:29 Almost finished and some conclusions16:40 And the thermostat!18:55 Final conclusions
Motorbike + sunshine, what could be better? 360 view scroll around, you might see the sea? bobflyman 2022-05-28 | 360 degree video of my favourite local coastal motorbike ride in Devon. Some nice views and almost alpine bends! Xioami MiSphere 360 camera. You Tube rendering has degraded the video quality, but it's still fun to scroll around the 360 view. You get the odd glimpse of the sea on my right. It should come up as 4K , if not change in settings.Xiaomi 360 Sphere camera.
Paragliding - Another Point of View bobflyman 2022-05-11 | Why do I fly? This video says it better than words for me. Silently floating around over a beautiful bit of coast. A nice birds eye view of an afternoon at a local coast site.Music courtesy of YouTube LibraryDrifting at 432 Hz - Unicorn Heads.
A QUICK+ EASY DIY HOT WIRE FOAM CUTTER - Fun with Foam - Budget RC PLANE building bobflyman 2022-04-30 | How to make a hot wire foam cutter in just 15 minutes, and exploring different ways of using it. Endless possibilities building and creating rc planes from cheap foam. My plan was to build a lightweight version of the Flight Test Versa. The foam I used came out of a skip, but builders merchants have sheets of various types. Chapters are below.Parts on my lightweight VersaCF2805 2800 kv brushless motor (or similar) banggood.com/custlink/DmDEVjMlgf9 gm servos SG90 Mini Gear Micro Servo 9g banggood.com/custlink/3GDdVaqiAEAirfoil profile database : http://airfoiltools.com/airfoil/details?airfoil=clarky-ilOriginal FT Versa plans here : forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/ft-versa-wing-build.5096Mine had a nose which helps with CoG . Video here youtube.com/watch?v=uTmxfCvwHS0&list=PLLdle7NDE_1Y_XC3kjOSIUDJcRxVrhez-&index=43&t=0sAnd Mighty Mini Arrow here : s3.amazonaws.com/plans.flitetest.com/stonekap/FT%20Mini%20Arrow%20v1.1%20Tiled.pdf00:00 Introduction00:58 DIY easy hot wire foam cutter01:54 My method for cutting09:37 The more usual template method for cutting a wing profile12:42 Cutting delta shape wings from foam16:12 My Foam Versa begins to take shape18:45 Ailerons19:07 Summary
Fitting a Budget (£11 or less! ) Bluetooth Audio amplifier + a Pair of Speakers for Campervan Audio bobflyman 2022-04-25 | Buy BT amp here. amzn.to/3k8s7MV £10.99 More links below. Testing and installing a great £10 bluetooth audio amp and speakers in my campervan. Great sound at a budget price! My van radio doesn't support 4 speakers, so this is the solution I came up with.You can buy the bluetooth amp here :DollaTek 100W+100W Bluetooth 5.0 Power Audio Amplifier board£10.99 amzn.to/3k8s7MV £10.99BOSS Audio Systems CH6530B Chaos Series 6.5 Inch Car Stereo Door Speakers USA amzn.to/38iXams $32.99Similar Boss Audio CH6500 Chaos Exxtreme Series 2-Way SpeakersUK amzn.to/3L715S1 £26.95Music : American Idle - RKVC00:00 Introduction00:28 Installation in my van02:51 Unboxing the DollaTek 100W+100W Bluetooth 5.0 Power Audio Amplifier 04:09 Bench testing the DollaTek 100W+100W Bluetooth 5.0 Power Audio Amplifier before install07:11 Assembling the DollaTek 100W+100W Bluetooth 5.0 Power Audio Amplifier 08:18 Finished and testing
Paragliding at a quite dodgy site, AND the wind is a bit flukey? Quit while youre ahead! bobflyman 2022-04-23 | Very weird day at a local flying site, (with not great bottom landing.) One minute plenty of wind, next minute no wind. One guy flying said it was the weirdest day he'd known there in 20 years flying it. One pilot bombed his tandem in at the bottom of the hill and later another landed on a beach. I scraped back almost to take off height after just 5 minutes. (I've been down on one of those small rocky beaches before, didn't fancy it, and this site has seen a few accidents.) Better quit early while you can. There's always another day! Re the microphone test: it was great but too close to my mouth and got a lot of heavy breathing noise!
Renault Trafic, Vauxhall Vivaro self-build camper in 6 minutes, and a DISASTER that nearly ended it! bobflyman 2022-04-19 | Well here it is, the result of 3 months hard work compressed into just six minutes! Fitting out my van into a really nice camper. Video shows all the work that went into it. I almost gave up when I had a disaster when 90% finished! Coming soon I'm fitting Bluetooth stereo in the back! Don't miss it. And don't miss my Chinese Diesel Heater fitting guide and installation video. youtube.com/watch?v=y5_W2vu96ZI&list=PLLdle7NDE_1YWkUAjfpeNDSJZineYmTNd&index=2Overall cost was about £2,000 including £500 for the windows fitting, £309 for the cooker/sink combo and £120 for diesel heater. (Plus I probably forgot to add a few bits and pieces!)Materials used. If you buy from Amazon I will get a small commission, helps keep my channel going!maXpeedingrods 12V 2KW Diesel Air Heater amzn.to/3jNdHSq reduced to £92.99 NOWDodo Mat DEADN Hex sound deadening mat amzn.to/3jRwRpX3M x 1M Car Sound Proofing Foam amzn.to/3jJgqfkHeat Resistant Sealant 1300 C - 310ml amzn.to/3JWcrqM1m x 5m 10mm GlassMAT XR Foil Vapor Barrier amzn.to/3KZMc3K4 Way Super Stretch Lining Carpet amzn.to/3JZ7ddACooker / sink combo ebay.co.uk/itm/3536951992485 Gang Switch Panel, 12V 24V Inline Fuse Box LED Switch Panel amzn.to/385P6Fu4 x 12V LED SPOTLIGHTS/DOWNLIGHTERS amzn.to/388WHn600:00 Introduction00:26 Strip out the van00:31 Sound deadening , vapour barrier00:45 Insulation00:56 Fitting windows01:24 4 way stretch lining, that's the BIG job01:47 The ceiling - uPVC cladding a van ceiling02:16 Fitting out - building furniture - that's a BIG job02:46 Sink cooker combi unit03:15 Fitting a Chinese Diesel Heater03:42 DISASTER!04:07 Back on the job - and cooker and sink unit04:52 Carpet tiles and finishing touches. Lighting.05:30 FINISHED!
Chinese Diesel Heaters - All you need to know! Fitting Tips - Which to buy - Pump soundproofing bobflyman 2022-04-17 | Buy heater here amzn.to/3jNdHSq Chinese Diesel Heaters. All you need to know before buying, plus useful installation tips. Which heater to buy and which to avoid plus sound deadening the fuel pump and . 2 Kw Diesel Heater - Cheap Chinese Truck heaters! Links to the heater and some products I used. I get a small commission if you use these links. maXpeedingrods 12V 2KW Diesel Air Heater amzn.to/3jNdHSq reduced to £92.99 NOWDodo Mat DEADN Hex sound deadening mat amzn.to/3jRwRpX3M x 1M Car Sound Proofing Foam amzn.to/3jJgqfkHeat Resistant Sealant 1300 C - 310ml amzn.to/3JWcrqM00:00 Introduction00:21 Why I bought this heater01:56 Unboxing the Maxspeedingrods Chinese diesel heater05:59 Sound proofing the fuel pump09:17 Installation and some tips10:16 TRUE CONFESSION14:38 Summary
Free To Air Digital TV when youre on the move or camping. BUT NO DATA CHARGES! bobflyman 2022-04-15 | Last time I was away in my campervan and watched SkyNews live on YouTube, or live tv on iPlayer I discovered later I had loads of data charges on my phone. It won't happen anymore! Tested on Samsung Galaxy A21s, Android 11, and two Android tablets Android 4.4.2 with PadTV play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Pad.tvapp&hl=en_GB&gl=US Best results if you use some kind of external antenna. DIY antenna I use. youtu.be/Y_fE2dQK1xsAlso works on my Windows 10 laptop with TotalMedia 4.5climaxdigital.co.uk/ClimaxDigital-DTV330-Mini-USB-DVB-T-TV-Receiver-Stick-Freeview-Remote
