James' Garage
"trip home" Colorado - 2008
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Jul 08, 2015
DJI Spreading Wings S900 - Build History
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- Purchase
- Assembling
- Gimbal
- Zenmuse Z15-N (TBD)
Apr 25, 2015
Tarot 680 Pro - Build History
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Tarot 680Pro first test flight video
Feb 18, 2015
HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - Build History
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- Purchase
- The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2
- The Build Part 2 - WooKong M v2
- The Build Part 3 - Final Setup
- Quick Release LCD Monitor Mount
- DYN 3 Axis Gimble (TBD)
- Retractable Landing Gear (TBD)
Dec 21, 2014
Losi 5ive T V2 - Build History
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Sep 28, 2014
Tarot 680 Y6 - FPV Custom Monitor Mount
Sep 13, 2014
Tarot 680 Y6 FPV Setup - Version 3
Mar 16, 2014
Tarot 680 Y6 Version 2 and Futaba 14SG radio
Nov 21, 2013
Ugraded the Mini 7x10 Lathe to a 9x20.
Nov 11, 2013
After selling my home made brushless gimbal I ended up buying a Tarot T-2D Brushless Gimbal because it is a lot lighter.
June 01, 2013
Here is a video of my first flight with the brushless gimbal
May 22, 2013
Here is my first brushless gimbal.
Mar 28, 2013
The Tarot FY680 Hexa frame is now a Y6!
Feb 23, 2013
I did not really like the Xaircraft quad because the motors I was using were a bit too slow, so now I am back to a Hexa. This time I bought a brand new Tarot FY680 carbon fiber folding frame.
Jan 26, 2013
Here is the initial ground control setup with all the FPV gear installed.
Jan 23, 2013
This will be my second attempt flying FPV (First Person View) and hopefully I will have better results.
Jan 23, 2013
Now that I have everything I need for aerial videography I am read to make some videos.
Jan 22, 2013
Paired with the Tiger Motors MT-3506, 3s lipo and 13x6.5 prop, I was told it would be a perfect combination. Let see if carbon fiber props make this setup any better.
Jan 19, 2013
I was told by a few RCG members that the MT-3506 650KV Tiger Motors is perfect for a x650 v4 frame.
Jan 12, 2013
Here it is the completed X650 v4, DJI Naza M with GPS and Ipower 2814 750KV motor.
Jan 07, 2013
I wanted to test out the XAircraft CMGOPRO-TP Gimbal and see if it is any better than the other gimbal I have.
Jan 07, 2013
This is the upgraded SIGMA SS series Motor Mounts for the Xaircarft x650 v4 frame
Dec 10, 2012
Here is the ATG 600 frame with some LED lights installed
Dec 06, 2012
I wanted to try a different hexa frame so I picked up an used on from RCG. Here is the ATG 600-CRP Real Carbon Folding Hexa Multi-copter Frame with all the electronics from my DJI F550.
Dec 02, 2012
Within one month I was able to collect a few upgrades for the 5T.
Nov 12, 2012
Installed LED lights and 2216 900kv T-Motors
Nov 06, 2012
Upgraded from a 4 prop quad to a DJI 6 prop Hexa.
Nov 03, 2012
A deal I could not pass up on Craigslist, 1/5 Scale HPI Baja 5T Gas 2 stroke RC Truck
Nov 01, 2012
Custom Goggles FPV (First Person View) Starter Package from readymaderc.com.
October 28, 2012
I added some LED lights so I could fly at night and durning the day it will help me see what direction I am heading.
October 27, 2012
I finally finished building the landing gear and gimbal for the GoPro camera. Here is how it looks with everything mounted.
October 18, 2012
Here is a sneak peak of the new 2-Axis Carbon Fiber Camera Gimbal with my custom landing gear.
October 17, 2012
Due to the time constraints of wanting to bring my quad copter with me on vacation in Hawaii, I will not have enough time to install and configure the 2 axis CF gimbal that I just bought.
So the next best thing is build something like what Iris Aerial Photography makes. Mount the GoPro across the front of arms and raise the landing gears 3 inches so the GoPro with not hit the ground .
October 15, 2012
The best way to shoot videos on a quad copter is to use a gimbal. But in order to use a gimbal you will need a landing gear tall enough for the gimbal to fit under. So this is my first attempt in making one.
October 11, 2012
My interest has changed from Cars to Quad Copters. I finally gave up on the TSC Savage Flux 5T 1/5 scale conversion because of the weak drive train. The so called "bullet proof" diff cannot handle the excess weight of a 1/5 scale conversion. I ended up parting out the car and selling is online.
As for my new toy, I got a DJI F450 quad copter and a Spektrum DX8. So far it has been a blast to fly mainly because it is dummy proof. Plus with the added GoPro camera on board it makes it even more fun. I think I might out grow it pretty quickly because I am not sure how will this F450 will do with an addition 300g of weight from the landing gear and camera gimbal.
