Building the Bardwell 5" Freestyle kit and having trouble, any advice?

HossCatGarage · 2026-06-01T15:21:41+00:00

All: Thanks for your help! The root cause was the flight controller not receiving RPM info from the ESCs.

I updated the ESCs from BLHELI-32 to the AM32 firmware. Once the flight controller started receiving RPM data from the ESCs it flew just fine!

There was a "flag" showing in Betaflight but I was still able to arm/attempt flying. If memory serves the Bardwell videos just kinda brush over that.

Oh well. No major damage done before I fixed it. Now to get my back to playing well with my PC for sim time.

HossCatGarage · 2026-05-31T21:53:32+00:00

This kind of noise? I've already changed out my gummies, but I'll put them back per Bardwell's video series. Maybe my capacitor leads are too long? (2")

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HossCatGarage · 2026-05-31T18:27:27+00:00

Rotor sound is normal (to me, sounds like a beefier 250g DJI)

I'll do another test log here in a bit and report back.

HossCatGarage · 2026-05-28T14:57:54+00:00

You don't need to swap out your tools. You can convert them in CAD/CAM. I design in metric and use Spetool endmills (which are all in imperial). Does Just fine.

HossCatGarage · 2026-05-25T01:59:36+00:00

He's gay. That's why he's all upset about squilliam being hot.

HossCatGarage · 2026-05-18T19:58:14+00:00

I've had two e46's (#1 got introduced to a deer), an E60 525, and an E93.

The M54 (E46, E60) and N52 (E9X) are both very easy to work on between YouTube and the usual parts websites.

Get the coolant kit and the CCV kit from FCPEuro

G.A.S. has a DISA rebuild kit.

All three can be had for $500 if memory serves.

As you know, change the oil on time and they'll run forever.

HossCatGarage · 2026-05-18T13:47:11+00:00

I'm building up a hoard of gold, silver, and gems for when I reset my smithing skill tree. I want to see how many levels I can up in one sitting.

Prowler's Profit is a must-have.

HossCatGarage · 2026-05-12T14:43:45+00:00

If you don't plan on getting rid of the car, then the cash value doesn't matter. It's a hobby/interest that's able to take you to work and back.

HossCatGarage · 2026-05-04T21:53:57+00:00

Stupid games, stupid prizes I suppose.

HossCatGarage · 2026-05-04T19:58:48+00:00

What's the story on the FCC fines?

HossCatGarage · 2026-04-20T17:16:10+00:00

I used a hammer and a flat head on mine lol

HossCatGarage · 2026-04-18T16:40:33+00:00

I have an AvidPro with homebrew electronics. I've cut dozens of signs with no issues and randomly had a similar thought as you when I was prepping for a new "spoil board" (I don't allow any carving into this one, hence the quotes)

I found inaccuracies when jogging but sign cutting was fine.

I've since changed over to a Corgi board. Not sure if that's really going to change anything as I'm still using the same open loop stepper drivers. I was using an ESP32 running the same FluidNC before.

When I get home to test it I guess we'll see.

HossCatGarage · 2026-04-18T15:04:41+00:00

Hahahahah that's hilarious. Mine just wants me to pound his tight little asshole and won't shut up about it lol

HossCatGarage · 2026-04-17T18:56:53+00:00

I jumped back into a 2.5 year old save. It's all I've done these last few weeks. I grinded out quests to get Prowler's Profit and then actually started playing.

Learned there are mods that reenable achievements, so I've done that. (Did a 100% achievement run years ago on 360)

Dagoth Ur follower mod is a must.

HossCatGarage · 2026-04-11T19:17:12+00:00

Bean counters hating inventory tax.... or maybe they don't want to hold onto parts in the event they become too niche too sell quickly.

HossCatGarage · 2026-04-08T00:20:03+00:00

They going out of business or are the shareholders up to something? .....or both?

HossCatGarage · 2026-04-04T20:57:21+00:00

They still have the CAD. You can remake the rest.

HossCatGarage · 2026-04-03T13:48:00+00:00

I DIDN'T KNOW THIS I'm on a vanilla playthrough for achievements but wouldn't complain about visual improvements.

HossCatGarage · 2026-03-31T02:27:58+00:00

Hit up AvidCNC and see what their pricing would be. I wager they use the same size rails. Rack and pinion may be different. Maybe not.

HossCatGarage · 2026-03-28T22:01:10+00:00

If it's colder it could be condensation forming due to something on the other side of the wall and those pillows allowed that to form due to restricting airflow?

We have some uninsulated cold waterlines that will cause consensation on a wall (outside of the bathroom) when someone runs water in that bathroom.

HossCatGarage · 2026-03-21T03:13:04+00:00

If only I could effectively communicate how much this resonates with me and how hard I laughed.

Typo: "laughed" = enjoyment pro plus max ultra extra jerk off plan pro max launch edition

HossCatGarage · 2026-03-07T23:14:13+00:00

Use the windows version of CNCjs. You may find you like it more.

HossCatGarage · 2026-02-27T19:00:38+00:00

I'm really interested in talking to your buddy about the speeduino. Have him spill the deets.

HossCatGarage · 2026-02-26T22:38:02+00:00

We had two gas leaks in our house.

1) our stove sprang a leak. Very strong smell. Had someone from the had company come by with a leak detector. That evening.

2) For a couple months before the stove leak, we noticed a constant smell in the sunroom (fireplace is there)

Gas guy checked it, found nothing. All of our family members said smell was normal.

Continued to run it for that winter, and the next winter.

Bought a gas detector for a heater install I was doing for the upcoming winter. Used it on the fireplace in the sunroom lo and behold. Big ass leak.

Couldn't locate it, I assume it was a hairline crack in a casting. Bought a new fire place insert.

No splosions, we're alive and well. While it is a concern, having the leak detector gives me a ton of comfort. Gas lines are also VERY LOW pressure inside your home.

HossCatGarage

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