by Toglefritz | Aug 19, 2015 | Black Tie Aerial, Uncategorized
Quanum Venture Quadcopter Owner’s Manual PDF Recently I’ve been working on building my Quanum Venture FPV quadcopter, and writing up some posts and tutorials to help others build the quadcopter with less difficulty than I encountered. Before I ever started...
by Toglefritz | Jul 27, 2015 | 3D Printing
Types of Endstops 3D printers are extremely accurate and precise positioning systems, but the way 3D printers track their position is different than many people think. The way a 3D printer controller tracks the position of the print head is much different than how a...
by Toglefritz | Jul 17, 2015 | 3D Printing
Bearings vs. Bushings The previous post discussed the two dominant types of linear motion systems used in 3D printers: lead screws and belt drives. These are the systems that actually move the build platform and/or extruder. Lead screws and timing belts are used to...
by Toglefritz | Jul 15, 2015 | 3D Printing
3D Printer Linear Motion Systems Needless to say, a 3D printer’s linear motion system is one of the most important of the many mechanisms that make up a 3D printer. The linear motion system on a 3D printer is used to move the hot end and/or built platform along...
by Toglefritz | Jul 14, 2015 | 3D Printing
3D Printer Frame Design Every part of designing a 3D printer is fascinating, from the linear motion system, to the electronic circuitry, to the software, designing a 3D printer offers Makers the opportunity to explore a wide range of technological areas and skills....
by Toglefritz | May 24, 2015 | Black Tie Aerial
Selecting a Camera for FPV Many parts go into an FPV system: a video transmitter, a video receiver, a viewing device, an optional on-screen display device, two different power sources, two different electrical systems, and, of course, a camera. Of all the parts on...
