I downloaded the latest version of BLHelisuite_32 recently for my BLHeli_32 ESC, but the program won’t open on my Windows 10 PC. There is just no response no matter how many times I click on it.
Fix: BLHeliSuite_32 No Response Won’t Open
Category Archives: DIY and Hacks
Jumper T16 Upgrade Parts
Here I will list some of the upgrade parts for the Jumper T16 / T16 Pro. Feel free to let me know if there are custom parts that I am missing here!
How to Fix Faulty Motor Output on FC
Are you having trouble with motor outputs on a flight controller? One of the motors just doesn’t spin when you arm the quad? In this post I will share some experience how to troubleshoot and fix “dead” motor outputs on an FC.
Keep 3D Filament Dry and Improve Print Quality
It’s important to keep your 3D filament dry. Filament with moisture trapped in it can cause quality issues with your prints. I will show you how I store my 3D filaments in low humidity condition.
Build a DIY Solder Smoke Extractor for Under $20!
I will show you how to make a simple solder fume extractor for $20 or less! It’s easy to build and keeps the air in your work space fresh when soldering.
Waterproofing Drone Electronics – Conformal Coating Tutorial
You can prolong the life of electronics in a quadcopter with waterproofing, the most common method is Conformal coating. It helps prevent components from moisture and chemical damage when flying in extreme conditions.
Taranis X9D-Plus 18650 Battery Mod
The Taranis X9D Plus radio transmitter takes 2S LiPo or Li-Ion battery. 18650 Li-Ion cells would have been an obvious option given the excellent capacity to weight ratio. However they don’t fit the Taranis battery compartment without some modifications.
My Taranis External Module Bay Stopped Working and Fixed!
I had a power problem with the Taranis external module bay, it took a while, but it was fixed at last. I want to share this adventure of troubleshooting as it was quite a great learning experience. And it might actually help somebody in the future, who knows.
DIY SBUS to USB Converter for FPV Simulators
This tutorial will show you how to make your own DIY SBUS to USB converter. This would allow you to fly FPV simulators wirelessly using any FrSky SBUS Receiver. All you need is a cheap STM32F1 development board.
1.2GHz-1.3GHz to 5.8GHz Wireless Relay / Repeater
In this article I will show you how to build a 1.2GHz/1.3GHz to 5.8GHz wireless relay (repeater). It’s an ancient idea but a powerful DIY hack that can bring various benefits to your FPV experience if you are a 1.3GHz user.
Fixing Frsky Taranis Radio Transmitter Buzzing Noise
I’ll explain how to fix the issue with buzzing coming from the Taranis radio speaker. This hack seems to work on the original X9D+ but doesn’t work for the 2019 version.
Weight Differences Between Steel, Aluminium, Titanium Bolts
Aluminium, Titanium and Steel are the popular material used in FPV drone hardware. The weight differences are fairly significant actually. Steel is the heaviest for a reason, they are tough, but even steel has many grades.