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by ThatFlieCray
Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: DIY CrazyRadio Antenna Booster 9dB
Replies: 6
Views: 4670

DIY CrazyRadio Antenna Booster 9dB

I have something I'd like to share with my fellow BitCrazers. It's a DIY 9dB antenna booster for the CrazyRadio. This design is sometimes referred to as the WindSurfer. It's used in WiFi signal boosting & extending the radio range of other RC Quadcopters. I edited an antenna booster template wit...
by ThatFlieCray
Mon Aug 17, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: Analog Joystick for Tablets
Replies: 0
Views: 2093

Analog Joystick for Tablets

I noticed that many people have commented that the CrazyFlie is more challenging to control from tablet devices. Some have opted to use a PlayStation 3 or 4 controller versus a tablet. This makes sense given that tablets lack the tactile feedback of a physical control stick. I stumbled upon an analo...
by ThatFlieCray
Thu Aug 13, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: Battery Finder Tool
Replies: 3
Views: 2925

Re: Battery Finder Tool

Hi Chad, I agree that Bitcraze made a good choice re: weight/flight time w/ batteries. I too am waiting for mini-reactors! :D Regarding your questions, my answers are below. Did you change out your battery or are you still looking? I am still looking. Do you have specific job requirements? Longer fl...
by ThatFlieCray
Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: [SOLVED] Expected CF2 Motor Life?
Replies: 2
Views: 1984

Re: [SOLVED] Expected CF2 Motor Life?

Tobias,

I have added [SOLVED] to the thread title.

This is good information. Thank you for the quick response.
by ThatFlieCray
Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:32 am
Forum: Support
Topic: [SOLVED] Expected CF2 Motor Life?
Replies: 2
Views: 1984

[SOLVED] Expected CF2 Motor Life?

Assuming that the motors are aren't damaged in any crashes, what is the expected life of the CrazyFlie 2 (CF2) motors?
by ThatFlieCray
Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:09 pm
Forum: Developer Discussions
Topic: Vertical speed
Replies: 22
Views: 10649

Re: Vertical speed

The site was probably down. It works for me now, try it again.
by ThatFlieCray
Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:27 am
Forum: Developer Discussions
Topic: Vertical speed
Replies: 22
Views: 10649

Re: Vertical speed

You will find your solution here: http://bit.ly/1U5lNB
by ThatFlieCray
Wed Jul 29, 2015 2:37 am
Forum: General discussions
Topic: DIY CF2 Carrying Case
Replies: 1
Views: 1758

DIY CF2 Carrying Case

Wanted to share my idea of a protective storage case for the CrazyFlie 2 (CF2) using foam & CD-R Disc container. Blue foam was traced & cut to the diameter of the CD container. I centered the CF2 on the foam & traced its shape w/ a marker pen. Shape was cut out of foam w/ a soldering iro...
by ThatFlieCray
Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:57 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: Water-"proofing" the crazyflie
Replies: 10
Views: 6936

Re: Water-"proofing" the crazyflie

This video blew my mind, those guys at FliteTest at amazing! I have a 50 gallon (189 liters) aquarium in my living room. Waterproofing is a good insurance policy in case I "land" :mrgreen: my CF2 in the tank. Here is another YouTube video of a waterproofing test, this time by the FliteTest...
by ThatFlieCray
Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:51 pm
Forum: Developer Discussions
Topic: Vertical speed
Replies: 22
Views: 10649

Re: Vertical speed

Droneman, It can be frustrating when you don't get what you're looking for. It's likely that Caps Lock & insults won't get your questions answered any faster. I've read some some your questions & I must admit that I don't understand what your are asking at times. Perhaps adding some descript...