Noiseplane
Noiseplane[edit]
This page is for the yellow remote-controlled airplane at noisebridge. This plane is visible in the top right of the picture of 83c Wiese noisebridge, three years ago. It's about time someone does something with it other than pilfer parts. If you have parts for this thing, bring them on.
UPDATE: the plane is ready to fly. It just needs fuel, a pilot, and to be taken to a large open field for a day of testing and tuning.
current status[edit]
the plane is taken apart somewhat, it still has a hole in the wing and a broken rib, but it looks like all it needs is some tape over the hole and don't worry about the broken rib. There are a lot of spare parts including several extra front props and a spare engine, which appears to be brand new.
UPDATE: the wing holes are patched (by jake), the rib has been glued in place, and the new engine has been swapped in by Max.
jake and evan took out the batteries and are making a new pack for the plane out of some non-dead rechargables.
The remote needs about 9.6 volts rechargable pack, and we need dedicated chargers for the plane and remote, preferably powered by the lead-acid 12v battery in the toolbox / stand.
The toolbox stand has a non-dead 12v lead-acid gel-cell battery in it now, and a wall-wart trickle charger made by evan.
UPDATE: the remote and plane (and toolbox/starter) have batteries and chargers. We are still looking for rechargable AA batteries in good condition to replace the unknown quality batteries used to power the plane, and for a second battery for the plane.
The servo that mounts on the wing, and makes the ailerons move, was removed by someone and the bracket for it is in a bag. There is another servo there to replace it, but it doesn't have the right pulley mounted on its output shaft, and it's not mounted in the wing.
UPDATE: the wing servo, which controls the ailerons, has been reinstalled and reglued and it's all fixed up now. (by jake)
the manual for the electronics (remote control and receiver) are here: https://www.noisebridge.net/images/8/8b/4nbf-4nbp-manual.pdf
next steps[edit]
- we need to get fuel.
- fuel needs to be put in the fuel tank and the engine needs to get running. This is an outdoor activity, especially the starting of the engine or attempt thereof. fortunately the toolbox/stand has a good battery in it and the starter motor and glow plug connector seems to all be in good condition.
- the plane's receiving antenna should be weighted or something, so it stays straight while flying. also the remote control should get "tweaked" for more transmit power. lots more power.
- an android cellphone should be attached, with a livestreaming setup and a location beaming setup like preyproject.
- cameras - we need cameras!
people working on it[edit]
jake evan dave max
goal[edit]
lets get it to fly. mischa knows how to fly stuff, and he has volunteered to take it on its first test flight.