http://www.robocommunity.com?src=forumtopic_rss RoboCommunity - FlyTech Bladestar Forum Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:54:51 GMT admin@robocommunity.com RoboCommunity 60 http://www.robocommunity.com/brand/robo/community.gif http://www.robocommunity.com?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13924/Is-the-Bladestar-any-good/?src=forumtopic_rss I have read reviews of it at many different sites and they are not very good. A lot of people think it is a waste of money. I thought that I would ask people here. What do you think of the bladestar? Is it worth $50 (or whatever the price, I know it varies depending on where you buy it?) I was going to purchas one but if it is as bad as people say then nevermind. FlyTech Bladestar Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:53:07 GMT Eastercla http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13924/Is-the-Bladestar-any-good/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13808/TRYING-TO-GET-BLADESTAR-TO-LIFT-OFF-GROUND/?src=forumtopic_rss I can't seem to get bladestar to lift up off the ground FlyTech Bladestar Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:28:10 GMT Currahee http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13808/TRYING-TO-GET-BLADESTAR-TO-LIFT-OFF-GROUND/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13806/HOW-TO-CHARGE-BLADESTAR/?src=forumtopic_rss I recently brought a used bladestar without the manual... i was wondering how to charge it do i have the remote on or do i have it in charge. and when i am charging it is the charge button on the bladestar needs to be on and blicking FlyTech Bladestar Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:09:33 GMT Currahee http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13806/HOW-TO-CHARGE-BLADESTAR/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13771/BLADESTAR-COLORS/?src=forumtopic_rss how many different colors do bladestar come in. i know there is orange and then its a red one....is it any more FlyTech Bladestar Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:10:02 GMT Currahee http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13771/BLADESTAR-COLORS/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13715/DIFFERENT-BLADESTARS/?src=forumtopic_rss How many different bladestars are there....and is wowwee planning on releasing anymore colors FlyTech Bladestar Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:38:54 GMT Currahee http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13715/DIFFERENT-BLADESTARS/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13466/Spare-wings-for-Bladestar/?src=forumtopic_rss Our cat decided the bladestars wings looked like great chewable and playtoys, Yes the spares too are all trashed. I can't find spares in the Wowwee store, anyone found them? FlyTech Bladestar Thu, 15 May 2008 19:56:47 GMT Robostuff http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13466/Spare-wings-for-Bladestar/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13320/How-many-Bladestars..../?src=forumtopic_rss would it take to lift a lightbulb? What about a paper black book? I would love to see someone rig up some sort of multibladestar lifting frame... FlyTech Bladestar Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:14:59 GMT altwolf http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13320/How-many-Bladestars..../#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13315/Mark-Tilden-demos-the-Rovio--more-like-describe-actually-/?src=forumtopic_rss FlyTech Bladestar Rovio General WowWee Discussion Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:41:47 GMT NoroBiik http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13315/Mark-Tilden-demos-the-Rovio--more-like-describe-actually-/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13313/Mark-Tilden-demos-the-BladeStar/?src=forumtopic_rss A lucky find - Mark Tilden demos the BladeStar for Jueguetronica.com FlyTech Bladestar Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:24:31 GMT NoroBiik http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13313/Mark-Tilden-demos-the-BladeStar/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13287/Bladestar-not-very-responsive..../?src=forumtopic_rss Hello there, just wondering what your experience with the baldestar has been, mine doesn't seem to respond much to the controls, I undestand that it's not going to be a fast response but sometimes I can keep the buttons pressed for 5 seconds and nothing happens, same with elevation, if I leave it alone it just hovers isn't it supposed to roam... Also battery time is aroud 3-4min, I'm using rechargeables so this could be a factor here (7.2V as opposed to 9V). Could I have a defective unit or U guys think if I just replace the batteries with regular duracel/energyzer it would improve the performance? I've used this same batteries with my Dragon Fly and 2 small Heli's with no problems... FlyTech Bladestar Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:37:53 GMT NataZ http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13287/Bladestar-not-very-responsive..../#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13205/Bladestar-vs-RoboBoa/?src=forumtopic_rss hello. I really dont know what to get for my birthday. my top two choices are the flytech bladestar and the RoboBoa. wich one do you think is better. thanks FlyTech Bladestar Roboboa Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:45:00 GMT waleed123 http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13205/Bladestar-vs-RoboBoa/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13065/DragonFly-versus-BladeStar/?src=forumtopic_rss I don't currently own either a DragonFly, or a BladeStar, but am considering getting a flyer of some sort. I've been following along with with the trials and tribulations of folks learning to fly their DragonFlys and trying out the new BladeStars. If you were going to buy just one, would it be $25 for a DragonFly, or $50 for a BladeStar? Things coloring my thoughts... Dragonflys are flyable inside and outside. BladeStars are advertised as indoor only. DragonFlys are currently half the price of BladeStars BladeStars seem to be better for a small space (dragonflys seem to need more room) So, what are the opinions of those that own both? What are the pros and cons? FlyTech Dragonfly FlyTech Bladestar Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:29:16 GMT MrScott http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13065/DragonFly-versus-BladeStar/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13063/Trouble-fly-Bladestar----/?src=forumtopic_rss Hey guys, I cant get my little guy to detect the ceiling for the death of me. I've tried my vaulted ceiling, regular room (flat ceiling) and have tried different types of lighting figuring my flourecent lighting may interfere with the IR. It just shoots up, hits the ceiling and spins and spins and finally hits the floor. Any tips? FlyTech Bladestar Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:46:03 GMT Jsmooth21 http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13063/Trouble-fly-Bladestar----/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13013/Bladestar-advertised-in-Target-fliers-/?src=forumtopic_rss We got a big Target kids-stuff flier today, and there was Bladestar! Listed at $49.95, so I'm thinking it may well be in the store tomorrow (or maybe even tonight?!). Post if you see it in your store (it's an exclusive at Target for a month or maybe more). FlyTech Bladestar News, Rumors and Gossip Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:51:41 GMT milw http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/13013/Bladestar-advertised-in-Target-fliers-/?page=4#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/12931/DIY-Bladestar--aka-Bladerunner--from-electric-plane-/?src=forumtopic_rss Here's whats been rattling around in the back of my head- how about taking the guts and wings from a plane like this one ( $30 at Harbor Freight; $10 for spare wing set ). It has two motors, direction control is by throttling back the right or left motor. So you get a 2 channel 27 MHz radio, two motors with PWM (hopefully, I haven't verified but since the receiver isn't potted, its possible to identify the ICs and determine the control method. A 'scope would probably do it too but I don't have that) , a 4.8V NiMH battery pack (4x AAA cell size) and a recharger. Combining two left wings root-to-root will give you one set of blades and the two rights a spare set for the opposite direction of rotation. What I like about this is that the motors, props and wings have (theoretically!) already been demonstrated to fly; reconfiguring so the airspeed and lift is coming from rotation rather than forward motion shouldn't be extremely hard (tho I have to admit, the wing tips will be moving a good deal faster than the root, so the stress pattern will be different than in forward flight.... FlyTech Bladestar Robot Hacks and Mods Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:13:51 GMT milw http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/12931/DIY-Bladestar--aka-Bladerunner--from-electric-plane-/?page=2#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/12913/Bladestar-control-system-thoughts/?src=forumtopic_rss From the demo video on the Bladestaronline.com website, it almost looks as though the remote has two focussed IR beams, and the Bladestar is staying near the intersection of the beams, perhaps? Here's a frame from the video, also if you watch the hand avoidance, I don't think it is due to prop wash or other physical airstream effects. As she moves towards it, always aiming at the Bladestar, it moves away from her to keep about the same distance. I'd hazard a guess that the 'remote' is just beaming the same signal as the Bladestar itself emits to detect obstacles. At no time is the person in control staying put and flying the Bladestar around. Therefore I'd say it has no real 'control' system, just the avoidance triggered by IR reflections. FlyTech Bladestar Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:52:13 GMT milw http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/12913/Bladestar-control-system-thoughts/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/12565/Official-Bladestar-Website-Launched/?src=forumtopic_rss Check out WowWee's official website on the Bladestar, which looks like it just launched: Bladestar Online So far the video section is up! Pete FlyTech Bladestar General Info Inside CES 2008 News, Rumors and Gossip Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:49:51 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/12565/Official-Bladestar-Website-Launched/?page=2#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/12394/BladeStar-video-from-Engadget/?src=forumtopic_rss Hm, looks like the IR wall avoidance may need some work! Pretty zippy though... FlyTech Bladestar Inside CES 2008 News, Rumors and Gossip Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:12:04 GMT milw http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/12394/BladeStar-video-from-Engadget/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/12351/Flytech-Bladestar/?src=forumtopic_rss Anyone have any info on the "Bladestar" ? Will it be launched at CES2008 ? http://www.bladestaronline.com/ FlyTech Bladestar News, Rumors and Gossip Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:34:11 GMT psc http://www.robocommunity.com/forum/thread/12351/Flytech-Bladestar/?page=2#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss