HTRC Dual battery charger “C240” – (product of the month)

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 / Spencer Gould

A real good charger option for quad racers and FPV.

Charge your flight pack & and FPV goggles at the same time with one charger.

Plugs into a wall outlet or a 12V DC source.

HTRC C240 DUO AC 150W /DC 240W Dual Channel 10A RC Balance Charger discharger for LiPo LiHV LiFe Lilon NiCd NiMh Pb battery

C240 is a new design dual balance charger by HTRC,which can charge two different kinds of batteries simultaneously.Multi-function,high power,Utilizing 2×16 LED display,built-in cooling fan,DC 11-18V or AC 100-240V dual power.Designed for charging LiPo LiFe Lilon LiHV NiCd NiMh Pb Smart Batteries.

It can support power distribution in AC mode, total power 150W (CH1+CH2=150Watt), and in DC mode, works in 2 * 120W.Max charge current can reach 10A each port in both AC and DC mode.

Features:
*Full plastic shell, safe, compact, beautiful.
*Twin-channel,charge two different kinds of batteries simultaneously.
*high power,single port max 120W.support power distribution.
*Practical for variety of batteries.LiPo LiFe Lilon NiCd NiMh Pb,and high power battery LiHV.
*Automatic identification of Li-Po batteries cells counts
*Adjustable digital DC Power.
*Built in smart cooling fan for easy heat dissipation.
*Built-In PFC AC adapter high efficiency. with power switch.
*Multiple charging modes.
-Lipo/Lilo/LiFe/LiHv: balance charge, charge, fast charge,storage, discharge.
-NiMH/NiCd: Charge, Discharge, Cycle.
-PB: Charge,Discharge.
*Multi-extra function:
-Battery Meter:Display lithium battery cell counts, total voltage, battery capacity percentage,each cell’s voltage. (does not support 1s battery)
-TVC(Terminal voltage control):The Charger allows user to set the charge/discharge end voltage.
-Lithium Battery internal Resistance Check: can display each cell’s resistance.(does not support 1s battery)
-Balancer: individual-cell-voltage balancing,cell voltage Monitoring
-Smart battery:Smart battery I,II,III,(Need optional DJI Charging cable)
*Data storage and loading
*Re-peak and cycling of NiMH/NiCD battery.
*Maximum Safety:Automatic charge current limit,Delta-peak sensitivity, capacity limit, processing time limit,temperature threshold.
*Firmware update.

Specification:
Model No:HT-0098
Input: AC 100-240V / DC 11-18V
Charge power: AC mode 150W (CH1+CH2=150Watt),DC mode 120W*2 =240W
Discharge power:Max 10W*2
Charge current range:0.1-10A *2
Discharge current range:0.1-2A*2
Lilon/LiPo/LiFe/LiHV cell count :1-6cells*2
NiCd/NiMH battery cell count:1-15cells*2
PB Battery voltage:2-20V*2
Smart battery:I/II/III*2
Current drain for balancing: 500mA/cell
Net Weight:0.48kg
Dimension:145*105*64mm
Gross weight:0.9kg
Package size:215*155*75mm

Package list:
1x C240 charger
2x Charge cable banana plug to T-Plug
2x Extension charge cable T-Plug to XT60
2x balance board with pin cord
1x AC Cord (US EU UK AU optional)
1x DC Cord
1x User’s Manual

Adding a cutting laser to a CNC router

July 13, 2018July 14, 2018 / Spencer Gould

A great video I found on adding a cutting laser to a CNC router

More details on the build visit http://www.cncrouterbuild.com/buildpage17.html

And Laser: http://robots-everywhere.com/re_site_static/purchase/l-cheapo/

And for the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesertFabworks/feed

A good reason to hire interns, pod cast share.

July 11, 2018July 12, 2018 / Spencer Gould

I’m a fan of listing to many Podcasts, one of them is Ken Courtright’s today’s growth show.

In the episode below is one of the best arguments I’ve heard on why it’s important to hire interns at your company.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ken-courtright-todays-growth-growing-business-today/id1073661677?mt=2#episodeGuid=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.podetize.com%2F%3Fp%3D46651

Ammo can meme

June 30, 2018July 5, 2018 / Spencer Gould

Found this on Pinterest, it’s a must share 😅

Looking for 50 Cal cans? click here

Looking for 30 Cal cans? click here

Makes great storage for volatile Lipo batteries & model rocket engines.

Flight of the Crested Caracara

June 23, 2018 / Spencer Gould

Some good up close in flight footage of a Crested Caracara just outside of Okeechobee FL.

3M Worktunes AM/FM & headphone jack (product of the month)

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 / Spencer Gould

I’ve been using my 3M Worktunes headphones AM/FM radio & headphone jack for over a month at work around some loud equipment.

I know some people use ear buds under there normal headphones however the 3M product line is a good turn key solution. They offer a bunch of different versions however I liked the combo of AM / FM radio with a conventional headphone jack and 2 AA batteries. Other combos include AM / FM with blue tooth and blue tooth only versions.

The frequency, AM/FM and channel pre sets all have audio feedback from a computerized voice. It’s a nice feature so you don’t have to take them off just to change the channel.

https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/locate is a free web site where you can find close by FM & AM radio stations near you. This can help speed up the process when setting up your presets.

3M Worktunes AM / FM radio with a headphone jack

Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 24 dB
Great AM/FM radio performance and bass boost option for enhanced listening experience
Voice Assist Technology provides operational and set-up guidance–without having to take off the headset
Voice Assist Technology helps you program up to 50 AM/FM radio stations and lets you know when your battery is running low
Auto-scanning helps you quickly find and save your favorite stations

3M Worktunes AM / FM radio with bluetooth

Safe Volume control technology allows for increased Volume, yet corrects to maintain safe levels over an 8-hour work Day
Audio assist technology provides setup and operational guidance without having to Remove the headset
Am/FM digital Radio with enhanced Radio performance for clearer sound quality; saves up to 50 stations
Requires two 1.5 AA batteries (not included).

3M Worktunes bluetooth only

Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 24 dB
Bluetooth Technology lets you seamlessly stream entertainment from your mobile phone and any other Bluetooth enabled device
High-fidelity speakers provide premium sound quality.Compatible with non-Bluetooth devices via 3.5m audio cable
Integrated microphone lets you make and take phone calls without removing the ear protection
Cord and antenna-free design lets you move easily on the job

TIG Tungsten electrodes available in half length and high count

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018 / Spencer Gould

Attention TIG welders working in tight spots:

JSP ARC is proud to announce their line of half length 2% Lanthanated (WL20) Tungsten electrodes.

Perfect for roll cages, motor cycle frames, & aircraft fuselages or anything else that uses a short torch setup. And with the 2% Lanthanated “blue band” it works great on inverter TIG machines, equally at home with AC & DC setups to give you coverage for Aluminum, Steel & Stainless.

They are available in 3 sizes & can be purchased & fulfilled by Amazon:

No more cutting stock electrodes in half then looking for a place to store them. With JSP ARC’s half length electrodes your good to go passing the efficiency savings on to you.

Maker Knife, a new kick starter product that is perfect for DIY

June 8, 2018 / Spencer Gould

Everyone’s favorite swede David Windestal (from https://rcexplorer.se) partnered with Jimmy Diresta to take a new spin on the utility knife. This knife is small, compact, uses standard blades and has flat parallel sides to keep cuts spot on.