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Review: TS80 Soldering Iron, Better Than TS100?
The company that makes one of the best portable soldering irons, the TS100, has recently released a new model, the TS-80! In this review we will take a look at the new features of the TS80, and whether it’s better than the TS100.
Brushed Motor ESC / Testing Tool
With this 1S brushed motor ESC, you can run a brushed motor directly, and control the speed using PWM signal from a radio receiver. This is a great tool for testing motors of brushed quads and tiny whoops, as well as micro RC planes and boats.
Tools and Materials for Building FPV Wings
Here is a list of useful and essential tools for building FPV wings and planes: including the many types of glue and tape, materials and spares parts. Some of the stuff are not necessary but will make building and flying wings much easier, enjoyable and reliable.
E6000 Glue For Building and Repairing RC Models
E6000 is great for building and repairing RC models. whether it’s foam planes and wings, or flexible plastic tiny whoop frames, it just works!
Review: Hobbyking 3-Channel Video Switcher
I’d like to re-introduce something really old, not many people know about but can be very useful and fun – the Hobbyking 3-channel video switcher. I have plans using it on an RC airplane so I bought one to see how it works.
Hanging Quads and FPV Wings on the Wall
I was looking for a way to hang my mini quads and FPV wings on the wall. This would save so much space and is also nice way to display my collections. Thanks to the suggestions from my Facebook group, I found the perfect solution – 3M Command Utility hooks!
Review: Lantian 400W 24V Power Supply for LiPo Chargers (Q6)
A lot of LiPo chargers like the Q6 cannot reach their maximum output power and current when you’re running it at low voltage such as 12V. To get the most out of your Q6 charger, you need a 24V power supply.
Power Supply for TS100 Soldering Iron – Activating God Mode!
I recently found an awesome power supply for the TS100 I’ve to share with you guys! When I first got the TS100, I was powering it with a 4S LiPo. The performance was okay, I wasn’t blown away by it. That’s because at 16V, you are only using 45% of the power. To get the most out of it you should really use 24V.
60V 7A Adjustable Step Down Voltage Regulator, A Handy Tool To Have!
Sometimes when testing FPV stuff, they all require different input voltages and it can be annoying when you don’t have the right battery for the job. That’s when an adjustable voltage regulator comes in handy! I found a cheap one that might be something I’ve been looking for!
Tools to Take to Every Mini Quad Flight
Field repair tools should be portable and flexible, it’s also important to find a good tool kit that covers all of our needs. I will review some of these options and share my thoughts with you which tool sets are worth spending money on.
Review: OwlRC SWR Meter for 5.8GHz Antenna
OWLRC recently came up with a compact and affordable SWR meter that can measures 5.8GHz antennas performance, well, roughly. It has a simple UI, a bright touchscreen and powers off a 3S LiPo battery.