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Old 01-19-2019, 02:11 AM
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Why is the video quality so poor? In the age where even calculators have HD camera.. this seems.. a bit outdated
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Old 01-19-2019, 07:46 PM
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In November, I just bought a new camera. This video is shot using it. The viewfinder screen is so small I can't see when it's properly focused. The next thing on my list to get is an external screen that's larger. Hopefully with a larger screen to view through, I'll be able to tell when things are properly focused.

I'm optimistic that March's budget will allow for me to acquire the new screen. I've already been looking at them on Aliexpress, Amazon, & Ebay. I think a seven inch screen will be big enough I can see more details. Going from a 2 inch screen to 7 inches will be a huge upgrade for me.
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Old 02-08-2019, 07:33 PM
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I've been rather lazy lately, & haven't updated this forum in a bit. Here's the video footage from the NW Model Hobby Expo. NWMHE was 26 & 27 January in Monroe Washington
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9frjPlyotls&t=153s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDT2VbP-dI0&t=87s

Battle Bots at NWMHE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQjGozHzanM
This was the FIRST time I got to witness Robotic Combat! I LOVED it, & am anxious to go to more of their events. They ONLY have 4 scheduled in Wa state that I can find.

Video of the model trains that were at NWMHE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZUgDBAZB-U&t=11s

Carpet Races at NWMHE, presented by DieHardRC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVdHG5X3EOw
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Old 02-08-2019, 07:37 PM
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NOT related to RC, but this was a HUGE game changer for Seattle area. The Alaskan Way Viaduct has been in poor shape for a LONG time! It's getting replaced with a tunnel. This is the LAST time I went over that rickety worn out ole bridge!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3tA4y0iqlM
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Old 02-08-2019, 07:39 PM
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WARCRC, Washington RC Rock Crawlers had it's U4RC races. The racetrack is only 20 minutes from my house, so I HAD to go & get some video of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6evHlMg4MQE
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Old 02-08-2019, 07:45 PM
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Here's the video that was for the week of January 25th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6evHlMg4MQE
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Old 02-08-2019, 11:24 PM
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The PNWSTE video for this week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7_F8BwBKBw&t=4s
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Old 02-15-2019, 06:40 PM
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Here's some video action of the EXTREME RC action that happened at a recent PNWSTE gathering in RC land. The RC Sand & Gravel Mine site had some large boulders that needed to be removed. This lil grapple machine was handy for the doing this job.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mstxn9bYbDU&t=7s
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Old 02-20-2019, 02:06 PM
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I've been busy with the 3D printer lately. Seems like the winter time is when I use that thing the most. We found on Thingiverse an STL fille for an LED traffic cone. I made one to see how it looked. I had black PLA loaded into the machine, so that's what I used. I rather like the look of the black cones & will make more of 5, or 6 more of them. The flashing lights make them great for marking the dumpsite when we work nights in the sand & gravel mine again.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/157093.../shares/9br3J5

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Old 02-20-2019, 02:10 PM
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The latest project in the 3D printer...............It'll take some doing. I'm guessing about 200 hours of print time to make this one a reality. I'll print 10 to use of each, then 4-5 spares of each to have on hand.

IMG_20190219_093847_011 by Anthony Kalnoski, on Flickr

20190219_2347281 by Anthony Kalnoski, on Flickr

20190219_2346401 by Anthony Kalnoski, on Flickr

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Old 02-20-2019, 03:41 PM
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what's the size of the rollers?
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Old 02-20-2019, 04:57 PM
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I've tried that method before, turning down wooden dowels in the lathe, a tight belt doesn't want to sink in such a narrow groove, my slopes were about 15 degrees with a 2,5 inch width... the way Cooper did it with a wide center & 20 degree <?> angled rollers on 4 inch width belt looks like it holds a V good.
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Old 02-22-2019, 10:12 PM
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what's the size of the rollers?
NOT to scale. LOL! The diameter at the edge of the circle is 3 inches. The rollers are 4.5 inches wide.
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Old 02-22-2019, 10:17 PM
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I've tried that method before, turning down wooden dowels in the lathe, a tight belt doesn't want to sink in such a narrow groove, my slopes were about 15 degrees with a 2,5 inch width... the way Cooper did it with a wide center & 20 degree <?> angled rollers on 4 inch width belt looks like it holds a V good.
If this doesn't work, I'll try something like RubAdub has done. I didn't want to copy his work, without first trying an alternative method. I've still got a long way to go with this system before it's ready to test. I have 5 rollers & 2 brackets printed. The first roller I printed with 25% infill & honeycomb as the infill. It took 12 hours. The second & subsequent rollers are printed at 25% infill, but are rectangular infill pattern. With the second try I can print a roller in about 6.5 to 7 hours.
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Old 02-22-2019, 10:22 PM
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Here's a video of the Tonka RC haul truck working at a PNWSTE gathering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFPw594DdFo&t=8s
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Old 03-14-2019, 01:03 PM
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The first attempt at a conveyor belt was NOT very good. It was a bit too far away from scale. The CAD work was redesigned to try & get better to scale. As soon as my parts for the 3D printer arrive, I'll get back at it.

I ordered parts from Evilbay. They were due to arrive me the 12th. I wasn't provided a tracking number for the shipment. When they were a day late I shot an email inquiring if the seller had tracking info for the shipment. They told me it hadn't been shipped yet, & refunded my monies. I ordered from Amazon, as well as AliExpress. HOPEFULLY one of them arrives me! I plugged up the nozzle of the 3D printer. It's plugged so bad I couldn't unplug it this time.
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Old 03-23-2019, 08:53 PM
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Here's a video from the March gathering of PNWSTE at RCland in my backyard. This style of video format I intend to do for this years videos. Please let me know if you like the newer format, or prefer the old format.
https://youtu.be/2mIUnCJGFXE
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Old 04-06-2019, 02:59 AM
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I think the new format is easier to watch
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Old 04-07-2019, 01:42 AM
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I think the new format is easier to watch
Thanks for the comment, Frizzy. I as well favor the new format, but wanted to make sure others like or enjoy it as well.
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Much better resolution makes it easier to watch, but the picture window for me is still quite small... what are you using for a camera?

Last couple vids I made I used my IPhone 5s, resolution much better than my 6 year old GoPro & file size nearly cut half... I'm getting to that age in life that I dislike change & falling behind in technology haha
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