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Re: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees!
« Reply #510 on: November 10, 2017, 09:27:05 AM »
Many thanks Fred :) I will keep you posted on progress!
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Re: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees!
« Reply #511 on: November 10, 2017, 15:12:25 PM »
Quote from: DannyChapman on August 15, 2017, 12:23:53 PM
Some of you might have encountered my R/C simulator (http://rowlhouse.co.uk/PicaSim/) which has a subtle bias towards gliders :) I've created a Quark for it, and have been setting it up following my flying time during holidays in Ireland. I think I'm pretty happy with it, though I'd need to fly the real thing again to confirm. Here's a video - flying in moderate winds, very little turbulence (less than I had in Ireland), and on a big hill:

https://youtu.be/nST_VUXO6mU

I'm not sure I'd dare try the crazy snap reversal around 0:36 but I'd love to know if it works on the real Quark!

If you want to/can test it so I can refine the behaviour, a Windows installer is here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dyuw8rtxsthk7dn/PicaSim-Installer-Quark1.exe?dl=0

I just noticed I haven't yet made a correct thumbnail for it in the description/selection part of the application.

WTF!?!?  :-[ Was looking for a photo, and found the above! How did I missed your post Danny!!?  :-[

I did not knew you were the creator of what is most certainly the best Slope simulator in the known Universe! And having the Quark on it is a real honor!!

I can only encourage people to download/donate for PicaSim, especially during building season to keep your piloting skills sharp, or to discover new moves!

I go back in my cave  :-X
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Re: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees!
« Reply #512 on: November 10, 2017, 16:12:01 PM »
Fred, I psoted you the link on FB :)
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« Reply #513 on: November 10, 2017, 16:41:32 PM »
OOohhh Ok, I missed that!  :-[ :'(
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« Reply #514 on: November 10, 2017, 16:42:34 PM »
Poor Fred
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« Reply #515 on: November 10, 2017, 16:47:07 PM »
I know  :'(
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Re: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees!
« Reply #516 on: December 31, 2017, 12:47:39 PM »
Quote from: DannyChapman on August 15, 2017, 12:23:53 PM
https://youtu.be/nST_VUXO6mU

I'm not sure I'd dare try the crazy snap reversal around 0:36 but I'd love to know if it works on the real Quark!

I tried it today - it does indeed work on the real thing!
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Re: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees!
« Reply #517 on: January 04, 2018, 11:08:44 AM »
Now, that's nice!! :)
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« Reply #518 on: January 04, 2018, 13:13:01 PM »
Next will be to try the mad-snap:

https://youtu.be/89dJg3ac7PU

I tried this on my Phase 6 earlier in the year and it mostly worked - even though the elevator throw on the P6 is quite tame (I had my keychain cam on it... recording... but with the lens cap on grrr!). Not quite sure the Quark would take the stress - certainly I'd want to reinforce the hole in the elevator crank as it's rather near the top - closer on mine than this one:

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Re: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees!
« Reply #519 on: January 05, 2018, 09:08:04 AM »
HHmmm, on top of my head, I think someone did the modification a while back. I'll try to find the photos etc.

Alternatively, I 3D printed a couple of bellcranks as a test, and they are not bad at all (although, I never broke the plywood one, even after some "rough" landings  :-[ )
PM me your address, and I can send you one in an envelope :)
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Re: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees!
« Reply #520 on: January 11, 2018, 21:32:00 PM »
More Quarks!  :-*
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Re: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees!
« Reply #521 on: January 11, 2018, 23:21:18 PM »
Epoxy a wire around the bellcrank for peace of mind. Wood is best. Plastic becomes brittle with sunlight.
 
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« Reply #522 on: January 11, 2018, 23:30:56 PM »
As an aside, something for the kids and I to enjoy during winter at the local park.
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« Reply #523 on: January 11, 2018, 23:46:00 PM »
You can see the wire reinforcement in this pic of the micro quark
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Re: Quark 2M - Back to cutting innocent trees!
« Reply #524 on: January 12, 2018, 07:18:08 AM »
You can also glue 2 washers on each sides :)
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