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  • 🚁 FPV drones
  • DJI digital FPV system: Review, Activation, Firmware Upgrade, Complete Setup
  • GEPRC Skip3 HD: Max performance HD toothpick drone
  • Mobula6 EmuFlight and Project Mockingbird setup guide
  • Holybro Kopis2 HDV with DJI digital FPV system
  • SkyRC Q200 - One of the best drone lipo battery chargers
  • How I got into FPV drones and how you could too
  • Mobula6: Complete setup and flashing 48kHz JESC firmware
  • Eachine E016F: Hovercraft and drone
  • How to replace a motor on the GEPRC Phantom
  • Emax Tinyhawk Freestyle review and setup
  • GEPRC Phantom - My favorite toothpick for 2019
  • How to dispose of a lipo battery
  • GEPRC CinePro 4K Cinewhoop: review, complete setup, flight footage
  • Skyzone SKY02X: The best FPV goggles for 2019!
  • Fix Mobula 7 HD yellow screen
  • RunCam 5: The Complete Guide
  • My FPV drone gear for 2019
  • How to change a motor on the Mobula7 HD
  • Emax Hawk 5 review, Betaflight and radio setup
  • Mobula7 HD review and setup
  • Record FPV DVR with ROTG02 and an Android phone
  • How to replace an ESC or a motor on the Wizard x220
  • Add an external voltage regulator to the Eachine Trashcan
  • Set up Taranis X-Lite and update OpenTX
  • How to set up Eachine Trashcan micro drone
  • Set up an FPV drone simulator
  • Upgrading your Wizard x220 Part 2
  • Wizard x220 camera upgrade
  • Wizard x220 VTX upgrade
  • Backpack upgrade
  • How to flash XM+ and setup RSSI
  • How to make a smoke stopper
  • How to add Frsky XM+ receiver to the Eachine Wizard x220
  • Quad build 2018
  • Setup the Taranis Q X7 using OpenTX
  • Gear list /2018/
  • How to add DVR to Eachine VR 007 Pro fpv goggles
  • How to add a buzzer to the Eachine Wizard x220
  • How to setup iBUS on Flysky FS-i6
  • How to direct solder an antenna to your vtx
  • Tools and backpack setup
  • Upgrading your Wizard x220
  • How to get started with FPV quads
  • 📑 Projects
  • How to build a Ryzen 3rd gen computer
  • How to publish a PWA on the Google Play store
  • How to publish a package on NPM
  • Solving problems using 3D printing
  • Making a youtube timestamp screenshot app
  • 👨‍🎓️ Life-long learning
  • My 2019 year-in-review
  • JAMstack with Gatsby and Netlify
  • I am writing a book!
  • Goal review for 2018 and a look into 2019 🎉
  • How I got into software development
  • Recap of 2017 and Goals for 2018
  • How to become a semi decent software developer in 5 years
  • 🏠 Smart home automation
  • Mitigating and investigating a hacked smart home
  • Living with smart home automation for a year
  • ✍ Writing
  • End of a decade /2010-2020/
  • 2004 - Restaurant job; It’s personal!
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  • DJI digital FPV system: Review, Activation, Firmware Upgrade, Complete Setup

    DJI digital FPV system: Review, Activation, Firmware Upgrade, Complete Setup

    I’ve been pretty curious to dip into the HD FPV world for a while now, and after thinking about it for a short while, patiently waiting for…

    30 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jun 06, 2020 in fpv

    #drone#review#dji

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  • GEPRC Skip3 HD: Max performance HD toothpick drone

    GEPRC Skip3 HD: Max performance HD toothpick drone

    I’ve been looking forward to this review for a while. My current main search and passion is to find a performing, HD cinewhoop that flies…

    24 min read by Georgi Yanev on May 03, 2020 in fpv

    #geprc#skip3#toothpick#hd#micro#drone#review

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  • Mobula6 EmuFlight and Project Mockingbird setup guide

    Mobula6 EmuFlight and Project Mockingbird setup guide

    In 2020 most of our quads fly on Betaflight. That’s a fact. However, there are some other options out there (EmuFlight, Cleanflight…

    11 min read by Georgi Yanev on Apr 13, 2020 in fpv

    #happymodel#mobula6#micro#drone#diy#guide

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  • Holybro Kopis2 HDV with DJI digital FPV system

    Holybro Kopis2 HDV with DJI digital FPV system

    I’ve finally decided to take the plunge into digital FPV drones with the DJI Digital FPV system. I’ve been very interested for a while now…

    31 min read by Georgi Yanev on Mar 31, 2020 in fpv

    #drone#mini#review#dji

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  • SkyRC Q200 - One of the best drone lipo battery chargers

    SkyRC Q200 - One of the best drone lipo battery chargers

    I don’t always want to start an article with such a strong statement as “one of the best…” but at the same time, I also try to review and…

    13 min read by Georgi Yanev on Mar 16, 2020 in fpv

    #charger#review#battery

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  • How I got into FPV drones and how you could too

    How I got into FPV drones and how you could too

    FPV stands for First Person View and in the context of FPV drones usually refers to flying a drone for freestyle or racing while viewing the…

    8 min read by Georgi Yanev on Mar 01, 2020 in fpv

    #story#guide

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  • Mobula6: Complete setup and flashing 48kHz JESC firmware

    Mobula6: Complete setup and flashing 48kHz JESC firmware

    It’s truly a great time for our FPV racing and freestyle hobby. For one, we get to enjoy a pretty rapid rate of tech improvement. Even…

    24 min read by Georgi Yanev on Feb 09, 2020 in fpv

    #happymodel#mobula6#micro#drone#review

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  • Eachine E016F: Hovercraft and drone

    Eachine E016F: Hovercraft and drone

    I love FPV! And so far I’ve only really done drone FPV. I am looking forward to trying out a few other ways of exploring the world with FPV…

    10 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jan 19, 2020 in fpv

    #eachine#hovercraft#micro#drone#review#diy

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  • How to replace a motor on the GEPRC Phantom

    How to replace a motor on the GEPRC Phantom

    Replacing a motor on your quad is for the most part fairly straight forward. But in this guide, I’d like to also go over debugging a motor…

    6 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jan 05, 2020 in fpv

    #geprc#phantom#toothpick#micro#drone#motor#diy

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  • How to build a Ryzen 3rd gen computer

    How to build a Ryzen 3rd gen computer

    Every 4-5 years I build a new computer. It started 20 years ago (in 1999) when my dad and I ordered our custom-built configuration from a…

    11 min read by Georgi Yanev on Dec 26, 2019 in projects

    #diy#pc#build#hardware

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  • My 2019 year-in-review

    My 2019 year-in-review

    I really love these yearly reflection posts and I am really looking forward to writing them every year. Not because I want to pat myself on…

    17 min read by Georgi Yanev on Dec 08, 2019 in learning

    #yearinreview#goals#story

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  • Emax Tinyhawk Freestyle review and setup

    Emax Tinyhawk Freestyle review and setup

    Microdrones are quickly becoming my favorite class of drones in 2019 and the Emax Tinyhawk Freestyle is one of the reasons why. Flying this…

    19 min read by Georgi Yanev on Nov 17, 2019 in fpv

    #emax#tinyhawk freestyle#toothpick#micro#drone#review

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  • GEPRC Phantom - My favorite toothpick for 2019

    GEPRC Phantom - My favorite toothpick for 2019

    I was super excited to try out a couple of ‘toothpick’ class drones. If already at this point you are like: ‘toothpick, what?!’, check out…

    19 min read by Georgi Yanev on Oct 18, 2019 in fpv

    #geprc#phantom#toothpick#micro#drone#review

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  • How to dispose of a lipo battery

    How to dispose of a lipo battery

    If you are into FPV, chances are sooner or later you will have to dispose of some old, unsafe or just no longer working lipo battery. And…

    5 min read by Georgi Yanev on Sep 10, 2019 in fpv

    #lipo#battery

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  • GEPRC CinePro 4K Cinewhoop: review, complete setup, flight footage

    GEPRC CinePro 4K Cinewhoop: review, complete setup, flight footage

    It seemed to me that on the cinewhoop front, there have been a lot of advancements lately, in particular, models such as the GEPRC CinePro…

    21 min read by Georgi Yanev on Sep 07, 2019 in fpv

    #cinewhoop#micro#drone#geprc#cinepro#review

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  • Skyzone SKY02X: The best FPV goggles for 2019!

    Skyzone SKY02X: The best FPV goggles for 2019!

    I’m very excited to review the Skyzone SKY02X fpv goggles because it’s always easy to write about a well-rounded, high-quality product that…

    14 min read by Georgi Yanev on Aug 18, 2019 in fpv

    #goggles#review#skyzone

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  • Fix Mobula 7 HD yellow screen

    Fix Mobula 7 HD yellow screen

    If you like me recently saw the infamous yellow screen of death on your Caddx Turtle V2 camera on your Mobula7 HD (or another drone), here’s…

    4 min read by Georgi Yanev on Aug 04, 2019 in fpv

    #happymodel#mobula7hd#cinewhoop#micro#drone#motor#diy

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  • RunCam 5: The Complete Guide

    RunCam 5: The Complete Guide

    It’s finally here! RunCam’s latest GoPro competitor camera - the RunCam 5. In the meantime, GoPro has discontinued the Session 5 - many FPV…

    19 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jul 16, 2019 in fpv

    #camera#runcam#freestyle#review

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  • My FPV drone gear for 2019

    My FPV drone gear for 2019

    The gear I use in 2019 and the quads I fly the most! To get a sense of how I fly, follow FPVTIPS on Instagram or have a look at these Georgi…

    12 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jul 10, 2019 in fpv

    #gear#drone#micro#backpack

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  • How to change a motor on the Mobula7 HD

    How to change a motor on the Mobula7 HD

    Changing a motor on the Mobula7 HD is a fairly straight forward process, but there might be a few gotchas, particularly if you are new to…

    5 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jul 05, 2019 in fpv

    #happymodel#mobula7hd#cinewhoop#micro#diy#motor

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  • Emax Hawk 5 review, Betaflight and radio setup

    Emax Hawk 5 review, Betaflight and radio setup

    The quickest I have ever gone from opening a box with a prebuilt quad to actually flying it. Binding it, 3 minutes config on my radio,…

    20 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jun 30, 2019 in fpv

    #emax#hawk5#freestyle#mini#drone#review

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  • How to publish a PWA on the Google Play store

    How to publish a PWA on the Google Play store

    If you are into web development you might have heard the term Progressive Web App (PWA). It has been floating around for quite a while now…

    10 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jun 30, 2019 in projects

    #pwa#android#twa#webdev#gatsby#netlify#jamstack

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  • Mobula7 HD review and setup

    Mobula7 HD review and setup

    The Mobula7 HD is right up there at the top of the line micro quads, along side with other drones such as the Eachine Trashcan, Mobula…

    14 min read by Georgi Yanev on May 19, 2019 in fpv

    #happymodel#mobula7hd#cinewhoop#micro#drone#review

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  • Record FPV DVR with ROTG02 and an Android phone

    Record FPV DVR with ROTG02 and an Android phone

    Ever since I lost my quad once and had to search for it for roughly 40 minutes and luckily I found it in the end, I’ve always appreciated…

    4 min read by Georgi Yanev on May 07, 2019 in fpv

    #eachine#dvr#smartphone#review#guide

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  • How to replace an ESC or a motor on the Wizard x220

    How to replace an ESC or a motor on the Wizard x220

    Every so often you might have an issue with an ESC. Even though in general I’m a fan of 4 in 1 ESC boards, it’s pretty unpleasant to have to…

    7 min read by Georgi Yanev on Apr 29, 2019 in fpv

    #wizard#esc#motor#diy#guide

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  • Add an external voltage regulator to the Eachine Trashcan

    Add an external voltage regulator to the Eachine Trashcan

    If you are one of the unlucky folks with a busted 5v regulator on your Eachine Trashcan, fear not. There is a solution and the fix is easier…

    1 min read by Georgi Yanev on Apr 22, 2019 in fpv

    #eachine#trashcan#micro#guide#diy

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  • Set up Taranis X-Lite and update OpenTX

    Set up Taranis X-Lite and update OpenTX

    I recently got the Taranis X-Lite and was excited to try it out. I have watched the reviews, had a rough idea of what to expect, but really…

    19 min read by Georgi Yanev on Apr 14, 2019 in fpv

    #frsky#taranis#x-lite#opentx#gear#review#radio

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  • JAMstack with Gatsby and Netlify

    JAMstack with Gatsby and Netlify

    This post is based on a talk I gave at Frontend Finland 2019 and at HelsinkiJS March 2019 called: “JAMstack with Gatsby and Netlify…

    22 min read by Georgi Yanev on Mar 27, 2019 in learning

    #learning#project#webdev#talk#gatsby#netlify#jamstack

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  • I am writing a book!

    I am writing a book!

    I’ve always wanted to write a book! This post uncovers the events that ultimately brought me here and now. I hope it also serves as a story…

    16 min read by Georgi Yanev on Mar 10, 2019 in learning

    #story#writing#learning

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  • How to set up Eachine Trashcan micro drone

    How to set up Eachine Trashcan micro drone

    I was very excited when the Eachine Trashcan finally arrived, and not only because it’s winter in the northern hemisphere and micro drone…

    11 min read by Georgi Yanev on Mar 03, 2019 in fpv

    #eachine#trashcan#micro#drone#review

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  • Set up an FPV drone simulator

    Set up an FPV drone simulator

    Whether you are a seasoned fpv drone pilot or a person just getting started with this hobby, there always is a reason to fly in a quadcopter…

    5 min read by Georgi Yanev on Feb 17, 2019 in fpv

    #simulator#taranis#radio#guide

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  • How to publish a package on NPM

    How to publish a package on NPM

    A couple of weeks ago I created and published my first node package on NPM and it was a lot of fun. Much to my surprise, it was much easier…

    3 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jan 30, 2019 in projects

    #javascript#npm#webdev#node.js

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  • Goal review for 2018 and a look into 2019 🎉

    Goal review for 2018 and a look into 2019 🎉

    It’s that time of the year again, and what a year it has been! Strap yourselves in, this is gonna be a long one! I really enjoy these…

    10 min read by Georgi Yanev on Dec 09, 2018 in learning

    #yearinreview#goals#story

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  • Solving problems using 3D printing

    Solving problems using 3D printing

    Recently I had a very minor issue, however perfect candidate to be solved using 3D printing. I’m fairly new to 3D printing, only got my…

    4 min read by Georgi Yanev on Oct 20, 2018 in projects

    #3dprinting#3dmodeling#diy

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  • Upgrading your Wizard x220 Part 2

    Upgrading your Wizard x220 Part 2

    Over time I have done a number of upgrades to my Wizard x220. So many in fact, it’s nowadays more of a custom build than a wizard and that’s…

    2 min read by Georgi Yanev on Aug 11, 2018 in fpv

    #wizard#upgrade#guide

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  • Wizard x220 camera upgrade

    Wizard x220 camera upgrade

    One of the best upgrades you can do to your Wizard x220 is definitely changing the stock camera. It is pretty much widely agreed upon that…

    2 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jul 17, 2018 in fpv

    #upgrade#wizard#camera

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  • Making a youtube timestamp screenshot app

    Making a youtube timestamp screenshot app

    I recently wanted to extract a screenshot from a YouTube video of one of my racing drone flights. Sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? Turned out…

    5 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jul 14, 2018 in projects

    #javascript#puppeteer#heroku#netlify#github#webdev#node.js

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  • Wizard x220 VTX upgrade

    Wizard x220 VTX upgrade

    The stock VTX on the Wizard x220 is sometimes not the best option to keep around for the long run. From the SMA connector breaking off the…

    2 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jul 08, 2018 in fpv

    #upgrade#wizard#vtx

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  • Backpack upgrade

    Backpack upgrade

    A couple of weeks ago I switched to the new Realacc backpack and now the time has come to drop a few words on it. Spoiler: It’s pretty…

    1 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jul 01, 2018 in fpv

    #tools#gear#upgrade#backpack

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  • Mitigating and investigating a hacked smart home

    Mitigating and investigating a hacked smart home

    A few days ago (27th May) roughly between 22:00-23:00 I was visited by a “white hat” hacker. Although the guy could not do any real damage…

    3 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jun 02, 2018 in smarthome

    #homeassistant

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  • How to flash XM+ and setup RSSI

    How to flash XM+ and setup RSSI

    Sometimes you might need to flash new firmware on the XM+ receiver. The two main reasons as to why you may want to do that are usually: You…

    4 min read by Georgi Yanev on May 14, 2018 in fpv

    #frsky#taranis#xm+

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  • How to make a smoke stopper

    How to make a smoke stopper

    A smoke stopper can save your quad many times. In a nutshell what it does is it acts as a load between your battery and your quad. In the…

    1 min read by Georgi Yanev on Apr 14, 2018 in fpv

    #tools#diy

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  • How to add Frsky XM+ receiver to the Eachine Wizard x220

    How to add Frsky XM+ receiver to the Eachine Wizard x220

    The Frsky XM+ receiver is an awesome little thing. Coming in at only $14 it is a tiny, but full featured receiver for Taranis radios. Since…

    2 min read by Georgi Yanev on Mar 17, 2018 in fpv

    #frsky#upgrade#wizard#vtx#xm+

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  • Quad build 2018

    Quad build 2018

    This build is heavily inspired by UAVfutures’ 110MPH build with some changes. Building this quad had its ups and downs as you can tell from…

    9 min read by Georgi Yanev on Mar 17, 2018 in fpv

    #drone#build#diy#project

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  • Setup the Taranis Q X7 using OpenTX

    Setup the Taranis Q X7 using OpenTX

    I recently upgraded to a Taranis Q X7 and after doing the initial setup I decided to sum up some of the main points in a helpful post. Much…

    5 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jan 28, 2018 in fpv

    #frsky#gear#taranis#opentx#radio

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  • Gear list /2018/

    Gear list /2018/

    Here’s a list of the gear I use in 2018. 🤓 Goggles & antennas AOMWAY Commander 🔥 Eachine VR 007 Pro (modded with Eachine ProDVR) Aomway…

    2 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jan 27, 2018 in fpv

    #gear

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  • How I got into software development

    How I got into software development

    There’s this funny thing about life, you never know where it’s gonna take you. Whatever the ups and downs, in the end always remember that…

    8 min read by Georgi Yanev on Jan 21, 2018 in learning

    #story#learning

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  • Recap of 2017 and Goals for 2018

    Recap of 2017 and Goals for 2018

    It’s that time of the year again. The best time to recap and consider how the year has passed. For one I really like making a goal list each…

    6 min read by Georgi Yanev on Dec 22, 2017 in learning

    #yearinreview#goals#story

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  • How to add DVR to Eachine VR 007 Pro fpv goggles

    How to add DVR to Eachine VR 007 Pro fpv goggles

    If you are like me and have grabbed a pair of cheap FPV goggles that don’t have any digital video recording (DVR) capability read on and I…

    4 min read by Georgi Yanev on Dec 15, 2017 in fpv

    #dvr#goggles#vr007#diy

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  • How to become a semi decent software developer in 5 years

    How to become a semi decent software developer in 5 years

    First of all, let’s start with this - you probably won’t become a very good software developer in 5 years and that’s OK! If you are very…

    6 min read by Georgi Yanev on Nov 27, 2017 in learning

    #goals#story#tips

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  • Living with smart home automation for a year

    Living with smart home automation for a year

    In this blog post I will share my experience and learnings from living in a smart home for a year. Before we get started, however, let’s get…

    10 min read by Georgi Yanev on Nov 11, 2017 in smarthome

    #homeassistant#googleassistant#alexa#philipshue#story

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  • How to add a buzzer to the Eachine Wizard x220

    How to add a buzzer to the Eachine Wizard x220

    Since the Wizard x220 doesn’t come with a buzzer already set up, this is many times a very useful and not too hard upgrade to do. Of course…

    4 min read by Georgi Yanev on Oct 29, 2017 in fpv

    #upgrade#wizard#diy

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  • How to setup iBUS on Flysky FS-i6

    How to setup iBUS on Flysky FS-i6

    The Eachine Wizard x220 comes with a Flysky receiver plugged in and set to PPM mode. You can easily switch to the much faster iBUS mode…

    2 min read by Georgi Yanev on Oct 28, 2017 in fpv

    #flysky#upgrade#wizard

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  • How to direct solder an antenna to your vtx

    How to direct solder an antenna to your vtx

    The Wizard x220 comes with this antenna angle socket on its vtx and while you can certainly upgrade the vtx and opt-in for one that comes…

    4 min read by Georgi Yanev on Oct 22, 2017 in fpv

    #wizard#vtx#diy

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  • Tools and backpack setup

    Tools and backpack setup

    Backpack and on-the-go repair Sometimes when you fly you will crash. And sometimes when you crash things will break. It would make for a…

    3 min read by Georgi Yanev on Oct 14, 2017 in fpv

    #backpack#tools#gear

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  • Upgrading your Wizard x220

    Upgrading your Wizard x220

    5 cheap and easy upgrades worth doing to your quad If you are new to FPV, the Wizard x220 provides a decent flight experience out of the box…

    6 min read by Georgi Yanev on Oct 08, 2017 in fpv

    #wizard#upgrade

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  • How to get started with FPV quads

    How to get started with FPV quads

    About a month ago I stumbled accross a YouTube video of FPV quad footage. For whatever reason it felt quite captivating. So much so, that…

    5 min read by Georgi Yanev on Sep 18, 2017 in fpv

    #upgrade#wizard#flysky

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