FLSUN S1 and T1: Enclosed High-Speed Delta 3D printers
This week, I was contacted by FLSUN on the occasion of the launch of two new 3D printer models. FLSUN S1 and T1 adopt a delta design and enclosed full metal frame structure. Besides the different build volumes, these two machines have many other significant differences, which is expected as the S1 costs two times more than the T1.
Besides...
RadioMaster RP4TD: GEMINI ready ELRS diversity RX
RadioMaster is a company that, from the beginning, started to offer ExpressLRS-compatible devices, including transmitters and receivers. Their new RP4TD diversity ELRS RX module comes with a dual-antenna system for improved range and penetration. When paired with TX modules such as the BetaFPV SuperG, you can use the ELRS Gemini mode.
To ensure improved stability, regardless of temperature, the RadioMaster...
GoPro 12 vs Insta360 Ace Pro: Which is the best deal for Black Friday 2023
With the Ace Pro, it’s clear that Insta360 wants to offer a GoPro alternative. Even the most popular brands have haters, not just fans, so there is room for new companies in any market segment. Both action cameras were released in 2023, with a two-month gap between them, and are the flagship models of the companies.
Black Friday season has...
Insta360 goes after GoPro: Meet Insta360 Ace & Ace Pro
Insta360, known for its 360° cameras, just released in partnership with Leica, a pair of groundbreaking, wide-angle GoPro-like action cameras. The Insta360 Ace & Ace Pro are powered by AI to allow a smarter way to shoot inside and out.
The flagship version of the camera is the Ace Pro. Co-engineered with Leica, it boasts superior imaging performance courtesy of...
Ricoh Theta X: The Ultimate 5.7K@360° stabilized camera
Ricoh is more known for its printers and copiers than for drone cameras. The Ricoh Theta X is the company's latest 360-degree camera and a direct competitor of the Insta360 X3. Both are great cameras for capturing 360° photos and stabilized videos.
The Ricoh Theta X offers 11K stills resolution, which is 60.5MP, unmatched in its market segment. It can...
SUNLU AntiString PLA filament for high quality 3D prints
Stringing is a common 3D printing problem that can be annoying when you want quality results without post-finishing. To solve the root of the problem, SUNLU came on the market with the first AntiString PLA filament, an upgraded version of the regular PLA filament.
Stringing occurs mainly when the extruder moves between two different locations; during that move, the filament...
X16 is ISDT’s latest heavy duty LIPO charger
The ISDT X16 is a heavy-duty dual-LIPO charger with a massive output of 1100W/channel when powered by an AC outlet. It can discharge batteries for storage with up to 50W/channel. It adopts a cool futuristic game console design with handlers on both sides and a 2.8" color LCD screen.
It can charge simultaneously two up to 16-cell LiFe, LiPo, LiHv,...
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...
Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga: Goliath’s 3D printer
OrangeStorm Giga is Elegoo's biggest industrial-grade FDM 3D printer, announced today on Kickstarter, and comes with the possibility of installing 3 additional printing heads for batch printing. It can print four models at the same time using different colors. This machine is ideal for hobbyists and small businesses as well.
Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga has a beautifully made cubic all-metal frame...
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...
Skystars Bolt5 (Foxeer Caesar) racing drone frame
Racing frames like the Skystars Bolt5 or Foxeer Caesar prioritize light weight and aerodynamic efficiency for maximum speed and maneuverability. Their geometry is optimized to have the smallest friction in the air, and the battery is mounted underneath the frame to obtain the optimal center of gravity (COG).
My review refers to the SkyStars-RC Bolt5 frame kit, but as the...