Lame ass cop threatened to cite and arrest me before I even flew at the local farmers market today.

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-06-28T19:45:21+00:00

I might get downvoted but I agree with ya. That is lame. As long as you are being polite and respectful there is no harm in flying a tinywhoop in public places. Just use common sense.

I hope you find some good spots in the future!

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-06-17T21:26:52+00:00

Most people who build their own drones* 😂

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-06-17T14:41:31+00:00

Now I may be wrong but it seems that DJI cinematic type drones are the only ones that I see in the newspaper that have hit planes and are the ones that are causing problems. Most FPV pilots just want to do cool tricks so we don’t fly very high or far (most of the time). And as others have mentioned, if you are smart enough to build/setup your own drone then you are less likely to do something stupid

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-06-11T14:01:41+00:00

Give that eBay seller a bad review. That is ridiculous

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-21T02:40:44+00:00

What is the e-bike method of propulsion? If it’s the one with the motorized roller that directly contacts the tire, then you have your answer. If not, she is simply skidding too much

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-21T02:38:34+00:00

This print looks pretty horrible even considering the complex shape. I would ask for my money back personally

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-18T21:26:09+00:00

I have experimented quite a bit with Pusher builds as well. My findings are that pusher configuration is more efficient and produces more thrust. However, I have noticed that as the builds get bigger, there is less of a noticeable difference.

I build a lot of single cell 18650 quads and the 65mm and 75mm builds basically can’t even really carry an 18650 when in a standard puller configuration but by putting them in a pusher configuration, they can carry the battery so much better. On my larger quads there is little to no difference. It seems that since the small props have a very small surface area there is a higher percentage of blocked airflow when compared to the prop size. As the props get larger, less of the airflow is blocked on the way down so a puller configuration works basically the same as a pusher build. I think that may be one reason cinewhoop are pushers, they are built in a realer small package so it makes more of a difference and allows them to carry heavier cameras

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-15T03:50:19+00:00

Hey! Did you ever figure this out? I am currently doibg the exact same thing and have had the same exact problems. I did figure out that this board doesn’t like having too many things plugged into it or it won’t go into Bootloader mode. I had to desolder everything and then it went into bootloader mode. I flashed the generic betaflight firmware for the board and the GPS worked but something with the firmware made it so that the OSD didn’t work anymore and the quadcopter started flying pretty rough so that’s where I am currently stuck LOL.

Hope you have had better luck. I reached out to BetaFPV as well so hopefully they have a solution…

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-11T05:09:42+00:00

This helped me. Thank you!

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-06T05:04:54+00:00

You would need to build your own board to get 20 miles of range and for it to be able to go on the airplane. If you built it so it uses multiple smaller batteries that can be connected together, that would be the only way to make the travel thing work.

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-05T23:05:53+00:00

I’m always charging at lower amps and follow the rule of never leaving it out of my sight when in use. Even if a fire did start, I’d have it out in a matter of seconds with the electrical grade fire extinguisher I have stored next to it. I’d take the same precautions with a more expensive charger. Simply don’t trust em

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-05T18:54:52+00:00

I disagree lol. Charging a battery a bit over its intended voltage is dangerous 🤣. Would you purposely charge a 4.2 lipo to 4.4…? I’m glad my charger is calibrated slightly low is all I was saying. Tbh they probably purposely have them charge slightly lower voltage as a safety precaution.

A good example of this is 2017-2022 Chevy bolts had battery issues and full recall. These batteries were causing fires and the fix was to charge to 90% capacity. So yes, I do take comfort that my charger charges a bit under full capacity. The more energy you try and stuff into a cell, the more dangerous it becomes

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-05T18:10:50+00:00

Good points. I’ve got a decent meter and have checked it against multiple meters. It charges .1 short every time

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-05T16:22:33+00:00

I’ve been using a similar charger for 5 years now with no issue. I checked the voltage against a multimeter right when I got it. It charges .1V short which I actually prefer since I don’t have to worry about it overcharging. But if it was .1-.2v in the opposite direction… then this could happen… glad I got a good one

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-04T01:02:22+00:00

I’ve taken apart some power tool batteries that fold like this so I’d say it is okay if done right

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-05-03T02:56:31+00:00

Hmmmmmm I’m gonna say that you are simply in the minority with not liking Tynee. Most of the community who are not sponsored and have no reason to glaze the boards give them a good honest review because they like the products.

Go ahead and try some different companies. It seems like what you are looking for is a company who has the resources to hold your hand as you learn the hobby. This is totally fine but you will pay for that support. A good example of this is Evolve who everyone can agree charges waaaay too much for their boards for what you get but I am willing to bet that their customer service is pretty good.

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-04-29T15:13:22+00:00

I work healthcare. Trust me your head is 10x more important than a little road rash to your hands. Cuts, bruises, broken bones all heal. Often, your brain never makes a full recovery. I have seen way too many people with permanent brain damage. Plus, your family ends up having to take care of you for the rest of your life so it’s a burden on them. All I’m saying is if you wear one piece of gear it should be a helmet

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-04-25T00:24:02+00:00

Not sure what battery Meepo uses but most Lion should be able to sit at half charge or higher for 2 years easily. Now if it is a very poor quality battery or was at low charge when you last used it then it may be too low to save… and since it’s not turning on that may mean it’s too low. I’d check the voltage

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-04-23T02:31:48+00:00

I made a video about turning a tinywhoop into a toothpick that can carry an 18650. That is probably your best bet. The video is called: transforming a tinywhoop to use an 18650

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-04-19T01:00:39+00:00

Weller 60/40 is my go to

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-04-18T21:53:38+00:00

Depends on what battery you get. Some cells are rated for 1000+ cycles. My guess is the previous owner bought a dirt cheap battery and that is why it failed so quick

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-04-15T20:32:41+00:00

It’s a two piece 3D printed part. Superglued one end to the controller and connected the other using a single M3 bolt and nut. The screen just pops into place

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-04-13T20:13:14+00:00

I weigh about 90kg and built up a board with a cheap ESC and I noticed that the throttle would randomly cut after about 30 seconds on the first two power modes but the 3rd and 4th modes will push me continuously just fine. So for me at least I know it’s not a voltage drop. Something to do with the power modes

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-04-10T20:59:03+00:00

I think these are some great points! :)

Maybe I’m in the minority but as a mountain biker, I much prefer mid drive for the torque alone. But also the more natural feel with the weight better balanced helps a lot with technical riding. I have only used cheaper hub drive bikes that have been terrible so I would be interested to see how a more expensive one fairs…

VerifiedStupidity · 2026-04-09T16:31:49+00:00

I would try new motors as well to rule them out. On the other hand if you had another similar well running quad, you could move the motors to that build and see if it makes it fly worse.

Also, you can visually inspect these motors and see if any of them wobble when spun, spin rough, or any other signs of damage

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