eSUN PLA+ review: Grab The Best Filament!
PLA (Polylactic Acid) is the most popular and widespread filament used in 3D printing. It’s affordable, easy to print, and, more importantly, safe (made from natural materials). PLA is also considered compostable and recyclable. eSUN has a wide range of PLA filaments with different characteristics and applications in more than 26 color options. In this review, we will have a...
ELEGOO Neptune 4 Max: Speedy XXL 3D printer
The ELEGOO Neptune 4 Max is the largest 3D printer that I reviewed. With a massive 420*420*480mm build volume, you can print big models at once without the need to glue multiple parts together. The Klipper firmware will also be a first for me. Klipper is an advanced open-source 3D printer software developed by KevinOConnor that allows you to...
MiniWare TS101 Soldering Iron for drone projects
When it comes to soldering small electronic components, TS101-like pen-type soldering irons are the most popular. These compact, lightweight welding tools resemble a pen in shape and are designed for small-scale soldering tasks. They generally have fast heat-up times, allowing you to start soldering quickly. Furthermore, the MiniWare TS101 offers dual power input and precise temperature control, allowing you...
BetaFPV SuperG Nano TX: First GEMINI ELRS transmitter
Since I built my first ExpressLRS-enabled FPV drone, I converted all existing drones to ELRS due to the excellent range and link stability. BetaFPV's new SuperG Nano TX module is the first GEMINI-compliant transmitter with dual-frequency diversity communication. The module was developed by BetaFPV in cooperation with the ExpressLRS team. It is based on ELRS V3.3 and promises improved...
SKYSTARS F722HD Pro FC for DJI O3 Air Unit
With the release of the new DJI O3 Air Unit, everyone started to look for a compatible flight controller. The SkyStars-RC F722HD Pro has impressive specs and a dedicated digital VTX connector. SkyStars offers the F722 MINI HD Pro in a bundle with three types of ESC boards, 40A, 45A, and 55A -shown in this review.
In a nutshell, a...
ExpressLRS Recovery Dongle (FTDI USB to TTL)
BetaFPV was among the first drone brands that joined the ExpressLRS team by adopting their high-performance Open Source Radio Control Link. The ELRS Recovery Dongle comes in help for those who brick their radio receiver when failed in updating or flash firmware by using the UART port instead of WIFI.
In a nutshell, the BetaFPV ExpressLRS Recovery Dongle is an...
BLUETTI AC200L review: My fifth Power Station – and the Biggest one!
Portable power stations like the BLUETTI AC200L are the successor of noisy and heavy gas generators, and they enable off-grid living and working by providing DC and AC. With a massive output of 2400W, the AC200L can handle 99% of commonly used devices in your home or outdoors.
I built a 3x4 meters tree house two years ago, 100 meters...
JHEMCU GF30F722-ICM: Most affordable F7 flight controller
A few months ago, I built an iFlight Nazgul5 V3 FPV drone, and being on a tight budget, I looked for a cheap but versatile flight controller (FC). While most F7 flight controllers from reputable brands such as Diatone, SpeedyBee, RushFPV, HGLRC, or iFlight were priced close to $100, I found this JHEMCU GF30F722-ICM for only $38.
F7 flight controllers...
Walksnail WS-M181 GPS: Fast lock, 6 positioning modes
Walksnail entered the FPV world with its AVATAR HD digital FPV transmission, which wanted to offer an affordable alternative to the existing solution. Now, the company started to provide other accessories for FPV enthusiasts, such as GPS modules, VTX antennas, and more. In this review, we will have a closer look at the Walksnail WS-M181 GPS module.
Besides the telemetry...
Mintion Beagle V2: Swiss army knife of 3D printer monitoring
Even though I'm a MacGyver-type guy, I learned the importance of selecting the right tools for the job. Improvising will not always give you the expected result. The Mintion Beagle V2 is the Swiss Army knife for 3D printing monitoring. It provides real-time video feed and remote control on your phone or PC wherever you are in the world....
DJI Avata and O3 Air Unit Filter kit from K&F
If you want cinematic-like smooth footage with natural motion blur, you must slow down the DJI AVATA or O3 Air Unit shutter speed. In order to do this, you will need a good set of ND filters. By reducing unwanted reflections, a CPL filter can enhance your video quality when you fly over water surfaces. K&F Concept's Avata filter...