Funny Toys Blog: February 2017

Monday 27 February 2017

Testing the RunCam 3 by RCModelReviews

I rarely echo tests that I did not realize myself, but this review of RCModelReviews is very interesting: it concerns the RunCam 3 camera, which espouses the cube format of the GoPro Hero Session. Bruce Simpson, in preview, reviews all the positives and negatives with his delicious New Zealand accent, a nice work as for each of his videos.

What to remember

The positive points ? Good pricing, videos with a satisfactory dive, true-to-life colors and a WDR Dynamic Range (a kind of HDR), a GoPro Session format suitable for mini multi-rotors, a battery that offers 1 hour of d 'Autonomy, a solid lens protection in Gorilla glass. The negative points ? The camera "swallows" the microSD memory card if it is inserted incorrectly (and it is not easy to open), there is no (yet) application for smartphone, the sensitivity of the microphone is not Adjustable, and the battery is not removable. The entire test is to be found in Bruce Simpson's video ...

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some rc drone parts, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as Flysky FS-i6X, Mobius Mini Camera, etc.

WST 1080p HD Mini DV Cam

This small camera shoots in Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) at 30 frames per second, and in HD Ready (1280 x 720 pixels) at 60 frames per second, with recording on a microSD memory card. These are features of older generation cameras like the RunCam or the Mobius - by "old", we obviously hear dinosaurs who are more than 12 months ... But then, what are its advantages in the face of competition? It is not the smallest, with dimensions of 7.1 x 4 x 1.6 cm, but it benefits from a featherweight of 25 grams. It is therefore without a battery, therefore it is necessary to supply it in 3.7V to 5V (1S), with the supplied cables.

And…

These cables also control the camera remotely by connecting them to the PWM channels of a radio receiver. They also offer real-time video feedback, with no indication of latency in the datasheet. Nor does it indicate the FOV of the target. But the most interesting is the objective of the steerable camera, which allows to choose the angle (before taking off), therefore to adapt to the type of flight: beginner, race, freestyle. The price ? This is another advantage of this camera: the WST 1080p HD Mini DV Cam is offered a little more than 46 € at Banggood (with port, without taxes). Is it an interesting camera? Not necessarily, in front of a Mobius Mini for example, smaller and offering 60 frames per second in 1080p, for 2 grams more (with an integrated battery).

Compare Mobius 2 vs RunCam 2 vs Foxeer Legend 2

The Keychain cameras of the moment, as opposed to those in the cube format GoPro Session, are capable of filming in Full HD at 60 frames per second. Their characteristics are planned for fast flights like racers. Overall, these are the same for the 3 cameras. But as always, it is the small details that make the difference. How was the ranking established? I have assigned a weighted score to each characteristic, which gives you a score by adding all the points. But do not give too much importance to these figures: the weighting is different according to what you expect from a camera, and according to what you consider essential or prohibitive. A good idea is to change these notes according to your own criteria.

The ergonomics

The prominent buttons are a concern: it is all too easy to press it, tightening a Velcro or simply manipulating the camera. Only the RunCam 2 is distinguished with buttons that do not exceed. The settings are numerous on the 3 cameras but only the RunCam 2 and Legend 2 can be configured directly from a smartphone, in the field. For the Mobius 2, you have to arm a PC under Windows! There are software for Android that work with the help of an OTG cable, but nothing for iOS. Good point for the RunCam 2 which offers the settings of the camera with both keys, taking advantage of the USB video output. Special mention for the autonomy of the Mobius 2, which exceeded 2h20! Another special mention, but for the RunCam 2, this time, for its removable battery. A feature that allows you to buy extra batteries and never run out of energy when you want to take off.

Solidity ?

I did not do a crash test on the 3 cameras. User feedback is very varied and does not lead to conclusions: a slight shock can ruin a camera while the same model comes out unharmed. On the other hand, the lens is very exposed on the Mobius 2, while it is protected (a little) by a cache on the RunCam 2. Note that Foxeer provides rubber protection, not necessarily very effective. In case of violent shock, the camera has every chance of being ejected from the multirotor. To find it can take lead! The RunCam 2 is available in orange, which makes it possible to find it much faster. Good also for this camera against its competitors: the microSD memory door is protected by a cache. You do not risk losing this card, almost impossible to find in grass. Good idea for the Legend 2, that it is possible to make sound to find it. But it is necessary to succeed in capturing its wifi signal to connect the application for smartphones.

Video quality

The most important recording mode is the 1080p at 60 frames per second: it is the one that ensures the best fluidity in the images, especially when the movements are fast. The 120 fps and 240 fps modes are designed for slow motion - this is an interesting bonus. The bit rate is important to avoid too much compression of the images, and thus "patches" of pixels that make the image blur and reduce its sharpness. The Legend 2 offers the best speed, but the Mobius 2 has a secret weapon: H.265 encoding. At the same rate, it compresses videos more efficiently than the classic H.264. But it is sometimes complicated to display H.265 videos, especially on slow computers.

Video quality, continued

For the rest, everyone has his idea of color management, sharpening (or sharpness), speed of measurement of brightness: watch the test videos, shot with the default settings. The WDR and HDR modes are interesting because they often "uncork" an image that is too dark, but they more or less distort colors and often introduce unpleasant halos on overexposed areas. The digital stabilization of the images and not adapted to the flights in multirotors, it has little interest. The 3 cameras broadcast a real-time video feedback, via the USB connector, with a cable supplied in the box. But with a latency of more than 110 milliseconds, the Mobius 2 does not offer real real time. The latency is more correct for the Legend 2 and especially the RunCam 2.

Racerstar Star 20 Detachable 4 in 1 ESC

The 4 in 1 ESCs shine through compactness and avoid miles of power wires on the multi-rotor. But if one of the ESCs grids, the whole plate must be changed. X-Racer innovated with the Quadrant 25A, an ESC 4 in 1 that allows to remove the defective part and to replace it. The concept has very strongly inspired the manufacturer Racerstar, which offers the Star20 Detachable. The principle is the same: it is made of 4 independent ESC and assembled into a kind of puzzle (very easy level).

Very easy ?

Changing an ESC requires a bit of welding skills. In order to change a workpiece, remove the central weld ("+"), two welds "-" (center and edge), 3 welds for the motor supply wires (on the outer edges) , 1 welding to the flight controller, and possibly a weld corresponding to the "+" or to the "-" of the general power supply. So a total of 7 or 8 welds. Is a detachable ESC 4 in 1 an effective solution to independent ESCs?

Not necessarily…

7 or 8 welds, it is not really practical ... Note that it is also necessary that the ESC are available to the unit, which is not the case for the moment for the Racerstar. The price ? The Racerstar Star20 Detachable will be offered at less than 29 € at Banggood (with port but duty free). For comparison, the Quadrant 25A is $ 49.99 at FPVmodel (with port, excluding taxes). Note that Racerstar pushed the inspiration until producing a promotional photo with back-to-back ESCs similar to that of X-Racer (see below).

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some rc quads, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as CG035 Quadcopter, Skywalker X2, etc.

Crafts for Halloween with his hands: creating an atmosphere of All Saints' Day

Halloween is not an official holiday in the country. However, flashy outfits and stunning surroundings of this day can not leave indifferent the Russians. More and more people on the night of November 1, take to the streets in costumes of monsters and ghosts, and the windows of houses and apartments are decorated with lanterns, pumpkins. Shops offer a wide assortment of holiday merchandise, but much more fun (and cheaper) to make crafts for Halloween with his hands. Moreover, many of them because they do not require special skills or materials.

decorate the room

For parties in the style of "the other world" can create some themed trinkets. Crafts for Halloween with their own hands are just a few hours, and then can be used annually, while not want to come up with something new.

Garland

Simple decoration in the form of garlands immediately transform the room. Enough to pull from wall to wall, rope or tape and decorate her home-made ghost-like atmosphere immediately becomes sinister and mysterious. To create Ghostwalker spirit need any square of white cloth. As a basis for the head crumple a sheet of paper, giving clot spherical shape. Put in the center of the square of cloth, wrap it and tie a thread on the "neck". That's all. It remains only to draw a pair of eyes and a face grim. There is an option even easier - ghosts can cut paper strips, pre-folded her accordion. As a basis for garlands can act and other symbols of Halloween: pumpkins, bats or spiders.

Ghost

Make a separate hanging ghosts, too, is simple: you will need only a small ball, a piece of gauze and PVA. Cloth soaked in glue and pressed. Then the ball is covered by it, which lies on the neck of any cans or bottles. The design must be stable. Soon enough gauze to dry, taking the form, which she gave. Jar or bottle is removed, ready ghost can be hung on a thin thread (fishing line) in the corner of the room. If these figures are several - they look more interesting.

The volume of paper crafts for Halloween

It can be made from paper, not only two-dimensional, but three-dimensional crafts. In particular, the pumpkin - the main symbol of Halloween - has several variants. The easiest way to do it - glue, paper. It's fast and the strength even to kids.

The thickness of the strips, their length, shape, and type of leaves - all this is at the discretion of the person who decided to create these crafts for Halloween. His hands can not only decorate the room, but also to create souvenirs for the party guests - small suspension-pumpkins.

Vampire bats

Be sure to know those who are the master himself crafts for Halloween: bat always have by the way, where it is all the mysterious and sinister. A flock of bats immediately creates an atmosphere of an abandoned attic of an old house.

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some halloween toys, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as bloddy hands, fake fingers, etc.

These different interactive toys for girls

It is hard to imagine a childhood without toys. Girls traditionally associated with dolls, stuffed animals, toy posudku and furniture. In addition, parents are increasingly choosing interactive toys for girls. Why? Because interactive dolls and small animals - is not just a silent companion for games, it's a kind of interlocutors and partners. Such toys there are so many, so this article will address only some of them.

Interactive toys for girls. dolls

Today, hardly anyone can surprise the doll that "knows" how to say (that is to say a few words and phrases). But manufacturers do not rest on their laurels, and the market is constantly come out with new and improved interactive toys for the girls who have a growing set of skills. So, there are dolls that can "keep the ball rolling" and answer the questions (of course, only those who are "sewn" in their memory), which are able to eat and defecate (toch-v-toch like real babies), crawl and even dance!

Among the dolls that will delight every little girl, you can select "povtoryushku", released by Mattel. Pupa different pretty face, long blond hair, which can be fastened to the tails and braids. This toy will please both kids and their parents, because it looks a bit like the German doll, which in Soviet times, considered the standard of quality and beauty. A main advantage of this baby is that she is not just talking, and repeats everything said to her little mother. The doll has a very pleasant voice and pronounces the words and sounds quite clearly.

Interactive toys for girls. Appliances

Children vacuum cleaners, washing machines, mixers and complete kitchen sets ... These toys allow little girls to play in adult cases, and imagine yourself in a place mom or grandmother. In addition, they are absolutely safe for children, so you can play not only under the close supervision of an adult, but also independently. These interactive toys are well represented in any children's store. This kitchen with a "real" sound of running water and the sizzling oil and vacuum cleaners, which are not only buzz, but also collect debris (foam balls), and mixers, with which you can even cook authentic (eg, cocktail), and as kettles, toasters, and more!

Interactive toys for girls. baby animals

Horses, dogs, cats, monkeys and other toy animals made of plush, fur or plastic, is quite popular among the younger ladies. And interactive soft toys for girls - it's a real hit! As an example, you can call the toy company Hasbro - cats and kittens who are able to purr, meow, walk or roll over on his back, fun-loving monkey, publishes funny sounds and fun of laughing when tickled her, cute doggies, very reminiscent of these dogs. Some of them even "know how" to ride a skateboard, but only with the help of his little mistress. The company produces soft toys (interactive) in a variety of options, so every baby can find his favorite animal.

Also, not to mention the favorite of all the girls - a small pony. In addition to figures and dolls, girls, there are interactive toys of this type. For example, the little pony Pinkie Pie, which "knows" how to walk and talk (it's called «Walking Talking Pinkie Pie Figure») and is very similar to its prototype risible will love to fans of the animated series.

And, of course, talking about interactive toys will be incomplete without a mention of the Furby. This plush animal in recent years has gained immense popularity and the kids swept the real "ferbimaniya". Still, it's a real toy pet, for which you can take care (feed, play - by using the iPhone or aypada). Ferbik different funny appearance, it has its own pronounced character and produces a lot of different sounds.

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some funny toys, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as blow up toys, bat toys, etc.

Tuesday 21 February 2017

The helicopter on the remote control: the description of the toy and instructions

A variety of toys today are simply amazing: here you and teddy bears with hares, and interactive dinosaurs and giant CPMP, which you can feed them and change diapers. However, special attention should be given a helicopter on the remote control. What kind of toy? What makes it remarkable? And how to use it?

What is special helicopter with a remote control?

The helicopter on the remote control - is a versatile toy that works like a battery, and the mobile charger (from the network). About this unit often dream not only children but also adults. That is why the toy helicopter on the remote control has no age limit and is suitable for all categories of citizens.

Externally, the helicopters are a scaled-down version of the aircraft with the same working principle. Some of them are small prototypes of real helicopters. For example, the model Turbo Maxx - a small copy of the military transport aircraft the French Air Force.

The material from which made toy, color, design, size, and the flight time is directly dependent on the manufacturer. For example, to manage a mini helicopter Syma I-Copter Chinese-made possible with the help of Android or IPhone-based mobile phone.

Most often, the helicopter on the remote control (manual one of the models will be presented below) is provided with spare parts and batteries.

What are the advantages to control the helicopter?

Any helicopter on the remote control has its advantages. Basically, the main advantage of this toy is, as we said earlier, the similarity with the real aircraft units. Some types of helicopters have unique charger with three or more connectors, so are able to charge four batteries at once. Others - equipped with a charger car cigarette lighter, which gives an advantage in the event of departure of the nature.

The starter kit includes a software third DVD, which has detailed instructions and software. Fourth are made of impact-resistant material, which dramatically reduces the number of planned and unplanned "accidents" and prolongs the life of the toy.

Where can I use the helicopter on the radio?

Toy helicopter on the remote control, as experience shows, can be used both in the home and outdoors. In particular, many models can be used directly in the street. So, for games at home the most suitable models such as the Nine Eagles Solo Pro 210 and E-Sky 3D Nano. Home is more suitable model Nine Eagles Solo Pro and WL Toys V911.

At what age can be got on the radio control helicopter?

Children's helicopters on the remote control is recommended to buy the kids from the age of three. At this age, the use of this toy aircraft is best carried out under the strict supervision of parents. From 5 to 10 years and children already can independently control the model and do not need adult supervision. And, of course, you can use a helicopter for the purpose of acquisition of piloting skills.

The helicopter on the remote control: manual

Each toy has its own manual, which describes a method of assembling the individual parts (if the product was originally presented unassembled), safety regulations, the conditions for use and much more. At the same operating conditions often include warnings in the style of "Failure to comply with instructions could result in damage to toys, as well as the occurrence of injuries to people and pets."

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some remote control toys, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as rc dinosaur, rc mini rock crawler, etc.

Gasoline cars on the radio with his own hands

Become the proud owner of a powerful and reliable toys, controlled at a distance - a dream not only of many children, but some parents. Today, manufacturers offer a variety of entertainment that can surprise even the most sophisticated young consumers. on the radio technique can be a wonderful gift, but with proper maintenance it can last for a long time.

Among the large number of models deserve special attention petrol cars on the radio, since the power performance and reliability of these products are among the highest. On the peculiarities of these popular toys, their technical characteristics and types and will be discussed further.

What is the gasoline machine on the remote control?

The first is to say that this article is almost complete, but only a miniature copy of a conventional vehicle. These cars also drive on petrol, with maximum values of speed is really impressive: some models are easily accelerated to 80 km / h. However, it is useful to note the fact that such mechanisms require periodic maintenance, as well as conventional cars, so the process of "driving" should be approached with the utmost seriousness.

Of course, the use of such toys in the room is not recommended, as to evaluate their full potential only in open areas, such as paved roads.

Key Features petrol machines on radio

Species of these models, there are many: it is for cars and road racing, and buggy, and the samples were intended exclusively for drift, which will be discussed later. One or another machine on the radio with the petrol engine has its own characteristics.

Thus, the distinguishing feature of these models is remote. Samples radio control its maximum range of the interaction with the machine is generally about 150 m.

Another unique item - a gasoline engine, whose power can be different. From what type of motor is installed in a particular model depends on the scope of its operation.

If we compare the petrol cars on the radio in size, then you can safely allocate a smaller children's products, and large toys that are more suitable for adults lovers of this art.

Cusp

Gasoline cars on the radio with his own hands to make a snap. After acquiring the necessary materials should be addressed to installation.

Attaching the frame to the front wheels, it is necessary to make sure that they are easily rotated. Tire rubber is best to choose, because this material has maximum quality adhesion to the road.

Body for the machine, you can simply buy in the store, but many owners are willing to create a unique toy and come up with your own body sketch, which was subsequently made with the help of a specialist.

Selecting the radio control, it is not necessary to save on it, because the quality of the part directly affects the ease of control of the vehicle.

Of course, one of the most important components of the machine - is its engine. Gasoline samples require careful maintenance, but their power rates are highest.

Thus, we can say with certainty that assemble the machine on the radio control, functioning with the help of fuel, it is quite possible, and personally, the main thing - to have this desire and the full list of required items.

How to make a car on the remote control. Treat your little son!

Psychologists say that the joint activity interesting work brings together children and parents. Dad for a boy - always and everywhere an example. Unfortunately, the fathers do not always know what to do with the child, in addition to watching TV. We offer to find out how to make the machine on the radio control. Such activity like the two "boys": and the son and his father. In this process mom probably will not be able to intervene. Simply because of their lack of knowledge in radiodela.

Employment for dad and little son

Sometimes it seems that on the upbringing of the child care exclusively mothers and fathers just earn money. However, the pope role in shaping the character of the child, especially a son, no less than her mother's. Sometimes a father tired too busy to play with the child in his noisy and fun games. However, we must remember that there may come a time when the son will simply cease to look for opportunities to communicate with the pope if he continually finds no time for this. Eventually there comes a misunderstanding between father and son is a teenager already quite difficult to overcome. Ready set, or an independent attempt to figure out how to make the machine on the remote control, help the father and child to strengthen their relations and mutual understanding.

What is the cause of his father's dismissal of his son?

Sometimes this is a common lack of experience, some fear that appears in young dads, especially if the mother is practically not let his father to the baby. Why can begin joint work The easiest way (if you do not take into account normal purchase the finished model) - collected by manual machine constructor. The kit includes all the necessary parts, you need only time and effort. A couple of evenings after work - and is ready to RC toy. And how much joy and will have a son, and dad when modelc go!

Another, more complex version - inventing and picking machines "from scratch". In this case, and it will take more time, and the details will have to look for, and the total work, joint business will bring more emotion.

How this is done and that in the end will

In preparing the items in accordance with a plan of how to do on the remote machine, you may find that some of them need to buy. The frame and body can be adapted from an old toy. Surely the house there are several annoying or broken childhood machines, from which you can take some of the missing pieces.

A motor is necessary in advance to check for availability. Its capacity must correspond to the weight of the future avtomobilchika. Weak engine will not pull a heavy model. All work can be reduced to zero. Batteries must be fresh or rechargeable. assembly sequence is as follows: First collected frame. Produced fastening and adjustment motor of.

Installed batteries or battery. The next action of the antenna is fixed. Wheels mounted so that they can easily be twisted together with the axle. If this is not done, the machine will not be able to turn, will ride just right: forward and backward. It is preferable to take the rubber tires, as they are better not only move on the floor apartment, but also in the open ground. If you enjoy the process and be able to understand well how to make the machine on the remote control, you can build several different instances, to teach neighborhood dads and boys and organize a mini-cross-country race in the yard.

FrSky XMF3E Review

The manufacturer FrSky specializing in radio links has clearly understood the need to propose solutions for small multi-rotor format. After the XMPF3E brushless flight controller including a 2.4 GHz receiver, here is the brushed version, the XMF3E.

What is left for the great?

It is a 2.9 x 2.9 x 0.6 cm F3 flight controller with a weight of 3.4 grams. It incorporates a 16 channel XM receiver in SBUS, and feeds with 1S (4.2V). It is compatible with Cleanflight and Betaflight, it incorporates an accelerometer, a gyroscope, an electronic compass, but also an altimetric barometer. No telemetry, however. The price is $ 32.5 (excluding port and duty free), probably at around € 25 (always excluding port and duty free).

Tuesday 14 February 2017

DJI Phantom 4 Pro and Pro +, the test

This multi-rotor is the flagship of the Phantom range in early 2017. Why this precision? Because the renewal of the range is fast, very fast (see here). The machine I tested is the Phantom 4 Pro +. It is a Phantom 4 Pro whose radio control has been enhanced with an integrated screen. Not embedded in the fairing as for the radio controls of the Typhoon H of Yuneec, Hubsan machines, but fixed on a non removable support and equipped with a hinge. Is that the only difference? Yes. Please note that the Phantom 4 Pro + has been loaned to us by Studiosport. As usual, tell us if you think that practice has influenced our judgment. This test is a bit long. I plead guilty. In my defense, I am convinced that it is important to know as much as possible about such a product before heating up the credit card. If you do not want to read everything, skip to the conclusion on this page.

P4, P4P, P4P +?

The look of the Phantom 4 Pro is unchanged from that of the Phantom 4. And even the entire Phantom range for who is unfamiliar with these devices. We do not change a design that has sold like hotcakes. How to recognize the Phantom 4 Pro of the Phantom 4? It is equipped with two cameras at the front on the top of the landing gear, but also two at the rear. Plus two sensors to the right and left of the hull. How to differentiate the Phantom 4 Pro from the Phantom 4 Pro +? Only the radio remote control and its screen, or the absence of a screen, make it possible to decide. This test was done with the Phantom 4 Pro +, the one with integrated screen in the radio, but the descriptions and the arguments advanced are the same as for the Phantom 4 Pro.

Tour of the owner

The machine measures 35 cm diagonal from motor to motor. What is the actual footprint? 28.5 cm side and 15 cm high, measured without the propellers. The weight ? 878 grams without battery or propellers. It is necessary to add 462 grams for the battery 5870 mAh, and 46 grams for the 4 propellers. Or a weight in order of flight of 1.386 kilo. The propellers are 24 cm (9.45 ") self-locking or self-locking models. To put them in place, simply place them on the motor shaft and push down, then make a small movement in the opposite direction of rotation to lock them.

Easy !

Handling does not take more than half a second! It does not require any tools, either to install the propeller or to remove it. Impossible to make sense wrong when you install them: not only a black or white color code indicates which propeller to place, but a polarizer avoids making a mistake. The system was further simplified compared to the Phantom 4, while maintaining the compatibility of the propellers (model DJI 9450S). DJI does not communicate on the characteristics of its engines. We will see in the test, there is nothing to complain about and want to replace them. Do not look for the ESCs that regulate the motors, they are hidden inside the immaculate white hull, made of composite materials.

Battery

This is a proprietary model, a Lipo 4S 15.2V of 5870 mAh. It is guaranteed for operation between -10 ° and 40 °. The data often seems futile, but the temperature has dropped to -5 ° during our tests! Press the button to display the status of the load with 4 diodes. To turn on the Phantom 4 Pro +, press this button briefly, followed by a long press. A good way to prevent the unit from turning on by itself. To recharge it, DJI delivers a mains charger. It also allows you to charge the radio battery simultaneously. Note that the charging plug of the battery is not keyed: it plugs indifferently in one direction or the other.

The sensors

Inside the Phantom 4 Pro there is a GPS receiver and its antenna, as well as a Glonass receiver that receives signals from Russian satellites. The combination of the two makes it possible to obtain a correct position very quickly, generally in less than one minute. It also allows a more precise positioning. The device also has an electronic compass, duplicated to ensure data redundancy. The IMU, that is to say the conventional sensors of gyroscope type, accelerometer, is also doubled. It's used for ? To deal with interference by comparing the data of the two sensors to check that they are correct. An altimetric barometer completes the classical endowment.

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some rc helis, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as pc21, typhoon rc, edge 540 v3, etc.

Monday 13 February 2017

Monkey of balls - fun toy for a child

Fascinated by people capable of readily available materials make a real miracle, working in various media. Recently, these areas of art becomes more and more. Sometimes ordinary things, having been in the hands of magicians, is given new life. This is the case with conventional balloons. Of these, even the master toy. One of them - a monkey of the balls.

Art twisting

Art of making various toys of balls called twisting. This is a special kind of simulation that fascinates both children and adults. The main thing in this kind of art - fantasy. It helps to realize ideas master, whether a toy or item of decoration or luxury bouquet.

The model is made of beads which frequently inflates pump the gel in this case is not used. The ball is inflated so that it remains at the end "tail". Its length depends on the number of rotations of the ball to form a pattern: The more turns, the longer the "tail". Turns and twists always run in the same direction. There are models monosyllabic when using a ball, or highly complex, consisting of several balls. Monkey of the balls - this is a vivid example of toys made in twisting technology.

Funny hack

Monkey of the balls will be a fun toy for the baby. For its implementation will need: balloons - 3 pieces. (Pink, purple, white), scissors, pump marker.

From the pink ball braided head. Sausage inflating pump so that there is a "tail" of 10 cm. Then, by the formation of bubbles of varying lengths made ears and muzzle. To her eyes screwed, made of white marble. Black marker draws a nose, lips, eyes have pupils.

Trunk Monkey twists of lilac ball, and by the formation of bubbles of various sizes. Then, all parts are assembled together, and the monkey of sausage balls ready. This toy can learn to do with your child. This activity seems to him interesting. The child will be surprised how literally in front of a long sausage outlines appear funny little creatures.

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some funny toys, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as mini finger bikes, finger scooter ramps, etc.

Cheerson Tiny CX-95S Review

This is at the same time a competitor of the Horizon Hobby Blade Inductrix FPV, Eachine E010S and the Makerfire Micro FPV. What sets it apart from its 3 competitors? This is not the look, it is similar to that of the Tiny Whoop with its propellers imprisoned in Duct type protections. These are its engines, brushed 7x20mm - those of its competitors are 6x15mm. The size and weight of the machine are similar, however, according to the data sheet: 8 cm diagonal and 4 cm propellers, for 43 grams on the balance with its 1S 400 mAh battery. The flight controller is an F3, probably under Cleanflight and flashable in Betaflight. There is no choice for the radio receiver: it is a DSM. There is no indication of the 5.8 GHz camera / video transmitter on board.

Interesting!

It's a seductive little machine, but we'll have to wait for tests to see if it's keeping its promises. The Tiny CX-95S by Cheerson will be offered as a self-assembly kit - attention, a bit of welding seems necessary - for a little more than 60 € at Banggood (with the port but without taxes), with a blue and orange fairing Or green. Note that there is also a version with a return video wifi, a little cheaper, and provided with a radio control, always at Banggood. Beware, the real time video feedback is essential to have fun really with this type of machine, and wifi does not allow it.

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some rc airplanes, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as fms rc plane, edge 540 rc, etc.

Sunday 12 February 2017

Eachine E55 Review

The Dobby of Zerotech (see test here) has emulated to satisfy the small budgets, such as this Eachine E55. The device, like the Dobby, is designed to be as compact as possible with a system filled with its motor arms. Closed, it measures 6.6 x 6.6 x 2.5 cm. Once unfolded, it measures 11.4 x 11.7 cm for a diagonal of motor motor of 16 cm. Its weight is 45 grams with its battery, a Lipo 1S of 300 mAh and 25C for a autonomy between 6 and 8 minutes according to the datasheet.

And…

On board, there is a camera capable of filming in 720 x 576 pixels at 30 frames per second. Images are sent in real time to an iOS or Android smartphone. More or less in real time, since wifi links introduce a high latency. The unit is operated with a smartphone or radio control, supplied. To simplify the life of the driver, the E55 is based on an altimeter barometer to maintain its height alone, and a Headless function (which should not be expected very much). The range indicated by the data sheet is 50 meters - this is undoubtedly the maximum under good reception conditions.

The price !

Eachine E55 will be offered at less than 35 € at Banggood (with port but without taxes), in white, black or red. The BnF version (without radio control) is sold only a few euros less. So, what's the value of Dobby? The E55 is missing the GPS, position sensors, 4K camera, image stabilization, voice control, Follow Me, face recognition ... A toy, therefore, not to be confused with the original.

Redcon R720X Review

If you want to equip your nano multirotor with a 2.4GHz receiver compatible with the DSM2 and DSMX protocols, you can consider the Redcon R720X. It measures 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm for a weight of 1.3 grams. It is powered by 3.3V, with an antenna of 6, 9 or 15 cm to match the size and configuration of your multirotor. It offers 20 channels, binds easily with a push of a button, and allows to manage the Failsafe. The Redcon R720X is sold less than 7 € by Banggood (with port but excluding taxes). The announced range is 1 km, a somewhat optimistic value. You can consult his manual here.

Wednesday 8 February 2017

Educational toys for children from 2 years

Perhaps you know the situation, when the child is presented with a bunch of toys, but they quickly get bored, broken and lying under his feet. Parents genuinely surprised - so many toys around, and the child is bored.

A selection of baby gifts? You become a researcher: shtudiruete internet, ask friends, learn shelves of children's shops. Do not worry, we'll tell you what toys the child develop. The choice of games for children of all ages - not an easy task.

Often parents are so keen on the idea of early childhood development that are buying up everything in the store, not taking into account the character and hobbies kid.

For example: Toys do not comply with the age. Too complicated puzzle constructor with fine details. The child was not able to collect them, disappointed and did not play, and adults do not help. Do not meet the interests and inclinations of the little man.

For example, a girl wants to play with cars and railroad, and my mother buys dolls and doll sets. She sincerely believes daughter "should" get involved in girls' classes, not roll machine.

How to choose toys for children 2-3 years

Age 2-3 years - an important stage in a child's development. Now he does not merely shift the items as one year old baby. The child knows the purpose and meaning of action items.

He actively learns the world around us, copy actions of adults. For example, he can put the doll to sleep in a crib, toys feed of plates. Ongoing language development, forming the active and passive vocabulary. The role of parents in the development of speech is a major, if not decisive.

What toys will be useful for the baby: Dolls and animals with a realistic appearance. Psychologists say that is too bright toys "strange breed" can scare the kid and distort his perception of real things. Most cheap Chinese "masterpieces" contain hazardous substances, fade in the wash. In sensitive toddlers allergic reaction may occur. So do not skimp on toys. If your budget is limited, it is better to buy one quality product than a few cheap. Educational toys for children from 2 years: Cubes, designer - the clear leader among other games. Develop thinking and fine motor skills. Feature Sets: dishes, vegetables, fruit, furniture, and other doctors set. Rags, boxes, sticks - Substitute items. The child with the help of them may fantasize. Cars, trains, rolling - everything that moves on wheels that can roll, pulling the rope. Closer to three years of a child might be interested in the machine on the remote control. Plenty of toys allow a child to choose something for everyone and harmoniously grow.

Interactive educational toys - children's computers, tablets - can be useful at a later age: 5 to 7 years old, when the child learns the alphabet and expense. Educational toys for children from two years old should be safe and strong, because at this age, kids just learning to take good care of the objects.

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some educational toys, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as trumpet toy, combat toys, etc.

Eachine Aurora 90 preview

Why a simple preview of the Aurora 90? It is a complex multirotor, equipped with brushless motors, which requires time to be thoroughly tested. Many of you were asking me if the device was worth it. I opted for a preview, enough to get a good idea of the qualities and defects of the machine. Note that the device was given to us by the Banggood shop. As usual, tell us if you think the practice has influenced our judgment.

Tour of the owner

The Aurora 90 looks like a Tiny Whoop, with four-bladed propellers and duct-like propeller shields. But it is more imposing: as the name implies, it measures 9 cm diagonally of motor motor, and is inscribed in a square of 11,8 x 11,8 cm. It measures 7.5 cm in height without its battery. For comparison, a Tiny Whoop is 6.5 cm diagonal and 8.3 cm side. The weight is quite high: 74.5 grams without the battery, which adds 31.87 grams, for a total flight order of 106, 37 grams. The engines are 1104 to 7500KV. The propellers are 5.1 cm models, or 2 inches, secured with 2 screws. Our previous experience with a nano brushless, the Eachine's X73S, had not been conclusive. The Aurora 90 inspires a lot more confidence, with a carbon structure of 2 mm thick that looks solid enough, protectors of carbon propellers, and a central pod that holds and protects the combo camera and video transmitter 5.8 GHz . Inside the aircraft, there is a Betaflight 3.1 flashed flight controller, a 2.4 GHz radio receiver, and a 4x10A BLeli_S compatible 4x10A ESC compatible Oneshot42, Oneshot125, Multishot and DShot600. At the rear there is a bar of 4 LEDs. It has everything of a great!

Connection under Betaflight

The version I tested is equipped with a Flysky radio receiver. To pair the Aurora 90 with an FS-i6, the procedure is conventional and fast, via the AFHDS 2A protocol. Good news: this means that this multi-rotor Flysky version is compatible with more high-end radio controls than the FS-i6. To connect it to a desktop computer with Chrome Betaflight Configurator, simply plug in a microUSB cable. But we soon realize that it is not going to be as simple as expected. The microUSB connector is present on the outside of the flight controller, but its access is totally blocked by the propeller shields! What has to be done ? Unscrew at least 2 screws of the front-left protection ... What is not simple: the threads are in the axis of the propellers, and therefore difficult to access even with a long and thin screwdriver.

Connection under Betaflight, continued

The flight controller of the Aurora 90 responds well under Betaflight. No worries to match the channels to the joysticks, to configure two switches to arm the motors and choose the modes. But unless armed with the joystick, it lacks a channel on the FS-i6 to trigger the buzzer. Because yes, there is a buzzer on board, and it is very appreciable. Direction the OSD tab: you can choose what you want to see on the screen during the flight. Battery voltage, artificial horizon, center cross, flight time, flight mode, driver name, etc. Friendly! Note that the driver name changes on the Configuration tab. Not all value are available. No GPS, of course, nor altitude without adequate sensors. Also not displaying the video channel ...

Ignition…

The battery delivered with the Aurora 90 is a Lipo 2S 7.4V 450 mAh and a discharge rate of 80C, with a red JST plug. One can doubt the reality of 80C, especially with this hold. The battery is fixed under the device, with a small Velcro. Not really practical, she tends to save herself. As soon as the connection is made, the bar lights up, with high brightness. Friendly! It is plugged in with a small connector, and therefore easy to disconnect. First take-off at sight: the Aurora 90 is quite noisy, but it is very nervous even in Angle (stabilized) mode. Indoors, pushing the gas has every chance to stick the machine to the ceiling! It will be necessary to play on the spleens to calm the beast if you want to practice the precision flights in indoor.

Monday 6 February 2017

Indian musical instruments: strings, brass, percussion

Traditional music is very popular today. Ringtones with national color intertwined with modern, giving compositions a special significance and a new depth. Indian musical instruments so often heard today, not only in the events dedicated to the ancient state, but also concerts of famous performers. Their features and stories and will be discussed below.

Music India

Musical art of Indian civilization has its roots in the deep past. Classic line originates in the "Sama" or "Veda chanting," one of the most ancient Vedic treatises. Folk music of India has its own characteristics, depending on the place of occurrence. Numerous traditions and its branches are very popular today.

Classical and folk music of the state at the time of the Muslim conquest has incorporated some of the traditions of the Arab world. Later, during the colonial period, it has been influenced by European culture features.

Indian tabla drum

Table is often called one of the symbols of Indian music. This doubles the drum of small size, is used to underscore the basic rhythm of the composition in the tradition of Hindustani. The history of the tabla is unknown. Perhaps the features of the game on this instrument, and the details of its design have developed based on a combination of Indian, Persian, and other traditions.

The membrane of both parts of the tabla is made of leather and covered with a special compound that affects the timbre. This coating creates a distinctive sound expressive drawing tool, makes it flexible in building, dynamic and technically. -

Multifaceted sitar

Perhaps the most well-known Indian stringed musical instrument - a sitar, or sitar. He belongs to the lute, and is able to create a unique sound palette, inaccessible to many similar tools.

At sitar seven main strings and 11 to 13 more or resonator. During the performance of a musician uses the basic strings, their sound respond the rest. As a result, the melody becomes more profound and multifaceted.

A sitar can be compared with the whole orchestra in this regard. To play on this stringed plucked instruments use a special mediator - mizrab. In form it resembles a long claw, and fastened on his right index finger. The main feature of the sitar - the resonator is made of pear-shaped pumpkin. Often, a tool is provided and an additional resonator, which is attached to the top of the neck. Structurally similar to the sitar is esraj, musical instrument with twenty strings.

To play it using the bow. With his sitar strings in common location. Estradzh originated much later - about 200 years ago. The approximate time of occurrence of the sitar - XIII century.

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some musical instrument parts, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as caline guitar pedals, wind up music box, etc.

Soft toys with their own hands

Soft toys are always attracted to children and adults. Especially if they are created with their own hands or the hands of a loved one - my grandmother or mother. Some seem quite impossible to sew a soft doll or teddy bear. But this is not the case with the pattern and imagination, anything is possible.

And for the child and for yourself

Love to the toys inherent in every human being from childhood. Perhaps many do not finish the at the time, so the adults love to sew soft toys with their own hands. This becomes an interesting hobby that is very happy for all relatives and children. Thanks to this hobby, you can always prepare interesting gift, there is no problem with the holidays - there is always exciting, soft and fluffy souvenir. For the manufacture of toys can be used not only to new materials but also the unnecessary things in the house: the old children's coats, sweaters, small tights, of which the child has grown up. This is a very profitable hobby that allows you to get rid of unnecessary things, scraps of fabric, pieces of leather. The interior of the apartments are always decorated and creates a special comfort in the house due to the design.

Elephants, rabbits, horses ...

Today are various stuffed animals: small animals, dolls and even blocks, books. All is soft and beautiful. To make soft toys with their own hands, the pattern can be found in the literature spetsialzirovannoy or create your own. Often the pattern is removed from the old frayed toys: it gently rip, smooth and transferred to the cellophane. It can serve as a basis for the manufacture of toys: a little dream, her alter, transform kitten bunny or vice versa. For tailoring good fit and felt, and fur, and bright cotton.

Soft toys with their own hands now sew many: the internet there are numerous sites needlewomen. Where you can find workshops on making Waldorf dolls Tilda, animals, characters from the cartoon. Examples are the characters "Monster High." Yet the most popular bears, rabbits, elephants from beautiful materials. From bright fabrics obtained very cute elephants, bears. Beautiful and funny animals can be linked or crocheted of different varieties and types of yarn. In order to get soft fur, taken fluffy yarns or mohair. But even knitted toys are performed on certain patterns and clothes patterns.

Soft toys with their own hands

For their manufacturing it is necessary to make the pattern and cook:

- paper - tracing paper

- scissors

- pencil or pen,

- a needle and thread under the fabric color

- pieces of felt or thick coat fabrics, plush, size 20x30 cm,

- a needle for fixing.

Many people prefer the production of soft toys made of fabric and filler. For starters, you can make a small bunny is quite simple in its design, but very nice.

Felt should be two colors: one piece of white, the other - what is or what kind of heart desires. Use the materials at hand should be cut out of felt all the details, but do not forget to make allowances for seams - 5 mm.

Today, there are more and more enthusiastic people, which gets interesting toy sewing hobby. Crafts can be engaged with their children, which positively affects the development of taste, the child of imagination and promotes mutual understanding with the parents.

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some funny toys, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as hovering globe, noctilucous wood tower, etc.

Dolls of pantyhose: fun toys or souvenirs

Dolls of pantyhose. Who would have thought that to create unusual and exclusive items can be of what is always at hand! Moreover, from what is traditionally considered "consumable", quickly coming into disrepair. There would be only the hands and the desire to create something beautiful.

So, enterprising craftswomen has long been sewn dolls tights. Every woman knows how often it is a pity to throw out the new nylon stockings, which appeared arrow. And then - a great application of this thing that any woman would find in her wardrobe. Dolls of pantyhose are rather funny and cute, and their production will not take much of your time and effort. Dolls can be both small and large. Little can be used as Christmas tree decorations, and large - be a toy to a child or to serve as a souvenir-a talisman in your home. You can see how dolls tights look photos are listed below. Very original look and pasterns Yozhka, and grandmothers and kids. To be born such a beautiful doll, you need a lot of training and practice, then all must come out!

How to sew a doll

Dolls of nylon stockings look more realistic if they are flesh-colored. Therefore, they are most often used in the needlework. You will need to work:

Nylon stockings or nylon material flesh-colored.

Wire.

Acrylic paints.

Sintepon.

Needle and thread.

The bottom of the plastic bottle from the head.

"Moment" glue.

We make doll's head

Proceed in the center bottom of the bottle opening with a soldering iron or hot nail. Cut a piece of padding polyester, which would be completely enveloped inside bedplate, and stick it.

Now cut a piece of nylon, which can be completely wrap the future head doll. Sew the nylon to sintepon conventional stitches. Through a hole in the bottle to thread the needle, bringing it out. Then make the stitch to one of the convex ribs, which are on the bottle. Once again, output thread and make a stitch in another neighboring edge - get chin dolls tights. Repeat this process two more times to form the cheeks. Some strands pull a little more and some less, to the chin and cheeks differed. Last rib on the bottle need not sew stitches, it will forehead. Then you can start making the nose. From wire twist the frame and obtyanite its synthetic padding, and then obsheyte nylon fabric. Sew it to the head. He should be well enough to bend and keep the shape, so the nose can be a little rounded or left straight. Now you can draw the face with acrylic paints. Draw a red cheeks, eyes, mouth and eyebrows. Doll's head is ready.

We make the doll's body

The body is made a lot easier. It is enough to cut out two whole pieces of nylon, which will be similar to the torso, arms and legs, and sew them together, leaving a small portion nezashity to fill synthetic padding. Sew the head to the body.

Clothes for dolls

As the clothes, you can use the old unwanted children's clothes or sew a special new clothes. The easiest way would be to make the beginner sundress. Cut a rectangle of any fabric and stitch the edges, sew the top strap. The doll is ready!

Thursday 2 February 2017

Eachine E010S, the mini test

Why a mini test of this machine? Because if you regularly read Helicomicro, you may well have already read this test. The Eachine E010S is simply an E010 transformed into Tiny Whoop. To better understand what it is, you can see all the steps of the transformation, they are detailed here. All the interest of this E010S is that you have nothing to do, everything has been prepared for you! Note that this device was given to us by the Banggood shop. As usual, tell us if you think the practice has influenced our judgment.

Tour of the owner

The E010S incorporates the E010, its four-color orange propellers and duct-type propeller shields. But that's pretty much all that is kept of the original E010. The flight controller was replaced by an advanced model, a F303 for brushed engines loaded with the Cleanflight firmware in version 1.13.0. It resembles the BeeCore F3 Evo, but its USB port is placed on top, vertically, which allows very easy access. The 2.4 GHz radio receiver is integrated, it is a FrSky (D8) in the version I tested. The 3.7V powered 6 × 15mm engines running at 59,000 rpm, or 15946KV, are theoretically more powerful than the Micro Motor Warehouse "fast", but less than the faster ones. They are plugged in with a mini connector - convenient to replace them, no need for soldering iron.

Continuation of tour

The nacelle for the battery is quite large, not at all the format of the long batteries of the Tiny Whoop nor with the same connector. This is a Molex 2.0 mm (LOSI microphone). With the E010S comes a 1S battery 3.7V 150 mAh 45C. Only 150 mAh? Yes ... The last element that makes up the E010S is the camera combo and video transmitter. It is the Eachine EF-02, a model of 800TVL, 25 mW and 40 channels (including the ImmersionRC Raceband). Its two power wires are directly soldered to the flight controller. The fixing is spartan: it is a piece of double-sided adhesive foam. The realization is very correct: the welds are clean, the leads of the engines are fixed by guides, the flight controller is screwed on rubber dampers. The E010S without its battery weighs 19.93 grams. With, therefore in order of flight, it passes to 25.11 grams.

First take-off

The pairing with the radio control is fast, just press the button on the flight controller, under the camera, and plug the battery. The stages of association of the tracks are fast - if of course we know a little Cleanflight -. You still have to choose the arming method, the switch to change the flight mode, and you are ready to take off. The device is very pleasant in flight, slow and docile if you pilot gently, but it takes very quickly tilt if you push the joysticks thoroughly! Inside, it gives satisfaction in Angle mode, perfect to accelerate frankly without ever pouring in case of abrupt maneuver. If you want to embark on simple aerobatic figures, simply switch to Horizon mode. The Acro mode is operational, pleasant, but not necessarily very useful for indoor races.

And outdoors?

In Acro mode, precisely, the E010S allows to have fun and to succeed in pretty fast flights. But the engines are not the most powerful of the moment, they struggle with "insane" Micro Motor Warehouse. The small battery of 150 mAh only can surprise with the 200 mAh and more that one finds for the Tiny Whoop. This battery is also very light: 5.18 grams. The result is surprising, since the E010S is very responsive, takes speed quickly, perfect behavior for car park flights. The autonomy is about 3 minutes, it is not fantastic.

Additionally, if you happen need to purchase some rc drones, you can search via Banggood website, which is one of the wholesale platform to provide affordable prices, such as quadcopter remote, eachine falcon 180, etc.