Techguy & Talon
Talon Talon
Yo Techguy, how about we design a racing drone that actually breaks every speed limit and needs a complete firmware rewrite for each tweak? I’m itching to see that insane acceleration on a real quad.
Techguy Techguy
Yeah, let’s start with a 50 mm carbon fiber frame, mount a 2000 W brushless on each motor, and a 6S LiPo. Then you’ll need a custom ESC for every tweak because the standard ones can’t handle the voltage spike. After that, rewrite the firmware to include a new sensor‑fusion algorithm, tweak the PID loops for each prop change, and build a custom telemetry stack to keep the controller fed. Every time you swap a prop you’ll have to recalculate the thrust curve, so the firmware rewrite becomes a nightly marathon. Also, you’ll need to re‑calibrate the accelerometer, gyro, and even the power distribution board because the torque will change every second. And don’t forget the legal headaches—speed limits are there for a reason, and you’ll still need a licensed pilot for those insane top‑speed runs. So yeah, it’s doable, but you’re going to be stuck in a loop of soldering, debugging, and rewriting code until your coffee runs out.
Talon Talon
Sounds wild, but if you’re ready to swap props and rewrite firmware every few hours, that’s the only way to hit those insane speeds. Just make sure you keep a stash of spare boards and a backup of every config file, otherwise you’ll be chasing that top‑speed dream and losing your coffee at the same time. And yeah, don’t get caught—those speed limits aren’t jokes. Keep pushing, but keep a plan for the legal side. If you want a real adrenaline rush, we’ll need to get that pilot license or find a loophole. Let's do it, but let’s also keep a safety net ready.
Techguy Techguy
Sounds like a classic “I’ll do it my way” project, so keep that spare board stash in a fireproof box next to the old CRT. Don’t forget to back up the firmware hexes in at least three different locations, otherwise you’ll be scrambling for the 8‑bit copy from 1998. As for the license, if you can’t get it, just add an extra layer of safety goggles and a parachute to the frame. Safety first, chaos second. Let's go.