Crowdfunding Sympathy for the Scouts
In Ken’s column this week, he unveils the Boy Scouts/Hacker Scouts poll results, catches up with Pedalusion, gives the crowdfunding report, and more!
Airplanes
There is never been a better time than now to finally build your longstanding dream airplane. From step-by-step tutorials on construction techniques to the latest news from within the aviation community, these blog posts are here to provide makers like yourself with all of the insight and guidance needed for success in their homemade aircraft endeavors. Whether if it’s learning about new parts or discovering helpful advice on safety protocols, let this be your ultimate destination for everything related to crafting amazing airplanes!
Maker Hangar Episode 5: Servos
In Episode 5 of Maker Hangar, Lucas Weakley teaches us about servos, these are the little motors that move the control surfaces on RC planes. We learn about the different parts of a servo, and what each of them do. We see how to classify servos by their sizes, weights, and strength. Lucas also goes over the different types of linkages and the techniques on hooking up control surfaces.
Maker Hangar Episode 4: Li-Po Batteries
In Episode 4 of the Maker Hangar series, Lucas Weakley teaches us about lithium polymer, or li-po, batteries, used in R/C aircraft. Lucas covers the numbers and letters that classify these batteries, how to determine where to place the battery for balancing the plane, charging the batteries, and safety concerns.
Maker Hanger Episode 3: Electric Speed Controllers
Maker Hangar is a 15-part video series by Lucas Weakley. In Episode 3 of the Maker Hangar series, Lucas Weakley breaks down the important role electric speed controllers (ESC) play in RC planes. These components convert DC power into AC power and regulate power to the motor. But it’s important to pair the appropriate ESC to the […]
Maker Hangar Episode 2: Motors/Propellers
In Episode 2 of the Maker Hangar series, Lucas Weakley walks us through the motors used in R/C hobby aircraft, the propellers that go with these motors, and why their sizes matter.
Maker Hangar Episode 1: Introduction
Here is an early preview of our new video series Maker Hangar that starts July 9th! Let us know what you think! MAKE Magazine and Lucas Weakley have teamed up to bring you “Make Hangar.” This is a 15-episode tutorial series that will teach you everything you need to build and fly your first R/C plane, the “Maker Trainer.”
MAKE Takes off With Maker Hangar
MAKE Magazine and 17-year-old Lucas Weakley have teamed up to bring you Maker Hangar and a 15-episode tutorial series on Google+ that will teach you everything you need to know to build and fly a custom RC plane, the Maker Trainer.