Episodes
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In this 360th installment you'll find me sharing my personal experience with several versions of FPV goggles that are on the market these days. They are not all created equal and range in prices from really inexpensive all the way to DANG! - That's a LOT! LoL
Goggle sets that I have personally used and are mentioned in this show:
FatShark Attitude SD (Mine are now obsolete so this is just a link to the manual)
Quanum DIY Goggles
HeadPlays
Quanum Cyclops
FatShark Dominator V3
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In this 359th installment, I'll do a little housekeeping in sharing some links that show you how to build your own Spektrum module instead of buying a DM9 module. Also, I answer a listener's email in regards to the kind of adhesives that can be used when building a typical balsa aircraft, and where each of those adhesive is best used.
LINKS:
DIY Spektrum DSMX Module
Spektrofy Your Taranis
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Missing episodes?
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In this installment, I answer a listener's email regarding a transmitter solution to a problem that several of us may have encountered.
LINKS:
Eachine 010
MultiProtocol Module
Turnigy 9XR Pro
Taranis Plus
Taranis Horus
New Taranis Q X7
Spektrum DM9 Module
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In this installment, I give a brief review of my new 3D Printer, as the title of this show shows.
I've been impressed with this budget-minded, turn-key machine, but there were a few hurdles I had to go through to figure everything out. If you've been thinking of getting into 3D Printing, you may want to listen to this one!
LINKS:
DaVinci PRO 1.0 At Amazon
XYZPrinting
Thingiverse
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Hopefully this installment will be of surprise to you guys! I've really missed doing my show, but with the health issues I've endured, it's just been too hard to do a live show in a specific time slot each week, hence the 8 month hiatus (with the exception of occasionally being on the AngleOfAttack podcast when my health has allowed).
My desire to help folks enjoy this great hobby hasn't waned a bit, so I've decided to try something a little different. My plan is to record short shows (approximately 30 minutes) that are topic-based. No LIVE shows this go around, though. I may, however, try to do something LIVE later if it appears to not be too stressful. Heck, I may even convert the show to a VLOG on YouTube one day. LoL
In this episode, I answer a single listener's questions regarding setting up for a first time balsa build.
If you are looking for advice on a build, project, or whatever, please feel free to shoot me an email and maybe yours will be the topic of a show! Oh, and remember, I sometimes pop in to the AngleOfAttack podcast live on Wednesday nights at 7pm Eastern!
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In this 355th, and FINAL installment of our little show, wecontinue with the second part of last week's show where we wererecapping our SEFF 2016 experience (what a great time we had!).
What a wonderful ride it's been! I've been pluggin' away withthis weekly show for more than 7 years now and as much as I hate tohang it up, I really think that it's time to walk away for a while.With the treatments for my cancer putting a "hurtin'" on me everyother week, it's just become a little more than I care to dealwith. I plan to leave all of the podcast episodes available fordownload for at LEAST the next 18 months, since there is just somuch timeless information available that many new hobbyists canbenefit from.
There is some good news here, though - a NEW podcast will berising from the ashes of TheCrashCast! The Angle Of Attack podcastwill be a weekly show that's expected to start Wednesday, May 18,2016. Just like my show has been, AoA will be broadcast LIVE eachWednesday night (including a live audience chat) and will be hostedby our usual group of suspects (IFLYOS, NavionFlyer, LMopar69,KarlK (aka "The Duck"), and Cathead Biscuit). Heck - you may evenget a chance to hear ol' Crash pop in from time to time! :)
My heartfelt thanks goes out to my co-hosts and guests forhanging in there with me over the years. Sometimes pulling off ashow has been challenging, but it's always been fun. Most of all,though, my biggest thanks goes out to all of our fans that havestuck with us over the years. I have enjoyed answering your emailsas well as meeting so many of you in person. You all have meant somuch to me, and your well-wishes and kind words have really helpedme during the challenges I've faced over the last few months.
Take care, God bless, and...
Get out there and build something, fly something, and enjoy thisgreat RC Hobby!!
LINKS:
Angle Of Attack Podcast
AoA Facebook Page
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In this week's show we start our recap of SEFF 2016. Now thatwe've all had time to get home, unwind, and decompress a bit, weattempt to capture the spirit of this annual pilgrimage as best wecan. Lots of fun and stories in this one!
Check out the videos below, courtesy of Martijn Kruissen!
LINKS:
Do You Even Launch? (Karl's unusual launch method)
Do You Even Launch? (Slo-Mo)
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Episode 353 is full of all kinds of tips in regards to setting up your own charging station, as most of our group got to see some very creative solutions during our meeting last week.
LINKS:
BumpCharger
Lenovo Stick 300 Computer
Dual USB Cigaretter Lighter Socket
LCD Digital Display MultiMeter
Drew's SketchUp Template For Rigid Case
Rigid Pro Organizer Case
Karl's Power Supplies
Power Supplies On eBay
RadicalRC Power Supplies
OG Racer Power Supply
PanaVise Junior (Like Nav has)
PanaVise 324 Electronic Work Center
Castle Connectors
Clint's Castle Connector Quick Tip
Hakko FX888D-23BY Digital Solder Station
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This 352nd installment of our show should land while most of our group is in transit to SEFF 2016. In this one we share our 'accommodations' (campers, tents, etc.) for this big event, as well as the goodies that we are intending to bring to fly.
Let's face it, this is another blow-off show - our attempt to entertain and inform you, even though we are actually too busy to do a live show this week. LoL
By all means, if you are attending SEFF this year, come by and hang out with us!!
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The childishness of our crew continues this week, especially with Karl's potty mouth. LoL
This week our group is preparing for the biggest event on our calendar this year - SEFF 2016! This episode is mainly our normal weekly update on what all we've been up to. Be sure to check out the RCG reviews of some interesting new products that King has been enjoying!
LINKS:
Graupner mz-12 Copter Edition Radio
Dromida Vista FPV Quad
SEFF 2016
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In this 350th installment of our show, the team shares interesting tales of their latest RC adventures, discuss some proper (and IMproper) ways of disposing of old LiPo batteries, and even visit with a couple of special guests - MultiRC Mark and Clintstone!
LINKS:
Assassin Wings
Taranis 'Guts' In A 9303 (Superb Idea!)
Hance's Battery Disposal Thread
Is FAA Overdoing The Whole Drone Thing?
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In this episode we are all back in the workshop discussing various topics - most related to the RC hobby. We've got news on more potential regulation of our hobby, some great products, and even some pretty nifty video editing software!
LINKS:
Naze 32 On Sale!
QQ190 X Frame
LARKS 5th Annual Spring Fling
Inexpensive FPV Goggles At Grayson
Outrageous Senate Bill
Commerce Approves FAA Reauthorization Bill
Commerce Committee Members
FAARA Section 2124
ProDRENALIN
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Lots of fun in this week's episode of our little show. We've got some news on some events, new items, and even some technical info this week!
LINKS:
Castle Creations Connectors Video
CC Connectors Pictures (Facebook)
Our Friend Patrick, In The News
Central Carolina Hand Launch Festival
Birmingham 2016 Heli Event
FPV At Joe Nall This Year!
HH Drones On The Horizon
World Drone Prix In Dubai
RCG Coverage Of World Drone Prix
Grand Island Modelers Fun Fly (Facebook)
LazerToyz Skimmer Wing
VAS Micro Wraith
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In this week's show we discuss some shortcomings in the FAA's new rules and registration system. There may be some hop, though, as the AMA has reported some some good news for hobbyists in the form of the AIRR Act. As well, Karl leads us in answering some questions regarding LiPo batteries.
LINKS:
LAPD's Drone Laws
What Is A Runza?
AIRR Act Status Update
MultiRC
LiPo Objective Performance Calculator
Castle Creations CapPack
BMSWeb World Drone Prix Sample Footage
We here at TheCrashCast wish the best of luck to our friend Thomas during the World Drone Prix in Dubai!!
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In this week's episode we get some good updates for what your hosts have been up to, as well as find out that one of our own got a sponsorship! Joking aside, there are some interesting new products you'll want to hear about in this installment of our little show.
LINKS:
The ParaCuda Flies!
Saito 4 Stroke 61cc Twin
RCBenchmark Thrust Stand Dyno
RunCam Owl FPV Camera
Phoenix Model Yak 54 MK2
Phoenix Model 1/4 Scale Tiger Moth
1/14 Scale Outburst Motorcycle
Emax Night Vision CMOS FPV Camera (Hance approved!)
BCMultirotors (Karl's new favorite Canadian vendor)
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In this week's show there's talk of new old radios, the Zulu, a potential solution to aircraft labeling, and all kinds of other stuff that's totally worthless. LoL And just who is this Doghead Donut guy?
LINKS:
Blade Vortex 250 Pro (King and Crash have been flying these!)
Cutting Edge Old Technology
Aloft Has Updated Their Site
The Zulu
Inexpensive Labelmaker
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In this week's show, Navionflyer, KarlK, and Cathead are let loose at the controls. You'll find discussion on FPV goggles, chargers, and antennas. Oh, and if you listen closely, you may be able to hear Cathead's pleas for sponsorship from his favorite supplier.
LINKS:
Cathead's FPV Monitor
Video Aerial Systems
HiTec AC Pro 2 AC/DC Multi-Charger
HiTec WiFi Module
BK Fun Cub XL
Revolectrix Bump Controller
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This week's show is quite an interesting one, as the title of this one may hint at. LoL There IS a some RC talk this week, so hang in there. We also have Ben 'BorneoBen' Warren on to add some international flair and discuss what he's been up to.
LINKS:
What Is This Spotted Dick Stuff?
Fire Breathing RC Duck
Zap Anderson On FB (Video)
Arcola RC FT Viggen
Cathead's BluFO
DONATE To The Big Plane Project
The 'Number' Plane (On FB)
RC Today Show Retiring :(
Hire A Vet (Laine's Buddy)
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After some technical difficulties, our team finally gets this week's show off and running with some new items and a discussion with one of our favorite vendors - Jonathan Sawn from Sawn-Craft! Oh, and there's some more discussion about this year's big SEFF project, too!
And finally, MultiRC has named an official team pilot - Patrick Fox!
LINKS:
Sawn-Craft
Styro-Slicer (Cathead has one now!)
RC Pixel Is Now Shipping
Durafly Tundra Review (By our own Tim King)
Spektrum Focal FPV Wireless Headset
Spektrum DX20
Spektrum Waterproof Cam And VTx
Spektrum Alpha-6 AS3X Stability System
Blade Inductrix 200 FPV
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This week there's some great discussion amongst our crew on new products, past and future events, and even some PSAs. :) And just exactly WHAT is Team Cobra planning to build for SEFF this year? Tune in and get some clues!
LINKS:
Hot-Wire Styro Slicer
LazerToyz Skimmer Wing
RMRC Hellbender 122
36" Electric Outlaw
93" AJ Laser 230z Review (by HornetNZ)
Clintstone's Birthday Bash (Coverage)
Drak 40 Channel Adjustable VTx
6GHz, 1 Watt Dummy Load
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