Author Archives: Silicon Valley Dazed
WRT54G Version 8 Hell
I had major problems with the admin for the Linksys WRT54G Version 8 router at my in-laws’ house yesterday. All I tried to do was press the reset switch so that I could access the admin. This resulted in hours of power cycling, resets, a firmware upgrade, and eventually a non-functional router. I did some … Continue reading
Ran 5 miles in 28 degree weather
I ran 5 miles this morning in 28 degree weather in Georgetown, Massachusetts. It was a nice run with tights, light gloves, Drylete top, and an OR wind-resistant hat. I really love the Nike Skylon 2s, and I hope they keep making that shoe. It has the perfect combination of light weight, flexibility, motion control … Continue reading
Shaft flight report
I put a slightly heavier 1300 Mah battery in the Shaft 400 this morning, and it flew very well. I’m getting a better handle of its long glide path so that I know how long of a landing strip I need. The Fast Cure Gorilla Glue did a great job of attaching the small piece … Continue reading
New engine and prop for Shaft 400
I put a Turnigy 2217 16turn 1050kv 23A Outrunner: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5690&Product_Name=Turnigy_2217_16turn_1050kv_23A_Outrunner and an APC style propeller 9×6-E: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5439&Product_Name=APC_style_propeller_9x6-E and the COG was much better. I didn’t have to move the battery as far forwards and the plane only needed 1/3 throttle to take off. The plane has such a long glide that I hit the backstop … Continue reading
Caution on using covering of two different weights
If you use 2 different weights of covering on each side of a thin surface, you may warp the side that has the thicker covering.
Finished building frame of Stevens Aero Shaft
Finished building the frame of the Stevens Aero Shaft. I used Medium CA, Elmer’s Waterproof Exterior Glue, and Quick Cure Gorilla Glue. I mainly used the Gorilla Glue around the high stress areas.
Started the build of the Stevens Aero Shaft 400
I started the build of the Stevens Aero Shaft 400 today.
Use Dremel tool to cut EPP foam
I was listening to the All Things That Fly Podcast, and they had a suggestion to use a Dremel tool to cut EPP foam since it gives a much finer cut than a blade.
Tied down servo wires with Power Pro Spectra Fishing line
I tied down some loose servo wires with Power Pro Spectra Fishing line on my MS Composit Pitts S2. I threaded the line with a needle through and back out of the foam structure of the plane and then tied a knot to keep the servo wires from flopping about. This is a lot cleaner … Continue reading
How to remove line breaks from posts sent via email to WordPress
If you send email posts through Gmail to WordPress, line breaks will be inserted into the post (line breaks aren’t inserted when sent in plain text format via Outlook 2007). In order to remove them, I installed the TinyMCE advanced plug-in and added the “Edit HTML Source” button to the editor. In order to remove … Continue reading