Live with Alpha

[CM_Aero]

I wasn't able to join for the first half, but was able to towards the end. I'll be going back to watch the beginning. These videos have been great so far.

[Alpha]

I'm going live again in about 30 minutes to continue testing the livestream's settings and also dive into the 3DTV Upgrade Set. Join me for live Q&A, measurements, requests for other 3DP Sets, etc at www.twitch.tv/AlphaMakesA

[Radar-Guy]

Alpha, thanks again for your efforts. I really appreciate that, I haven't seen any other RC product vendor doing such things. I just finished watching the last episode (the one with Fulcrum seat) and would like to ask some questions and share some thoughts:

1. I wonder, what the goal of these sessions (dealing with Fusion360 designs) is. a) I think there are some people trying to learn more about the capabilities Fusion360 offers in order to be able to create their own upgrade parts (and share those). I belong to this group. Or b) is it intended to be a nice chat session with you doing some CAD magic in the background? If the answer is a) it would be great to get some more structure into it. I've started with Fusion360 2,5 years ago with absolutely no CAD knowledge and maybe I could give some advice for "offline" training" based on my experiences while trying to learn Fusion360 as a hobbyist. Saying this, I'm still far away from designing an entire (simple) airplane. But it's enough now to model things like a decent looking instrument panel and such. It's fun, but a loong way to go with online tutorials only.

2. 3DP Community
a) Would it be possible to get sketches of certain "cuts" of a given airframe? I'm thinking about things like the shape of the canopy bow (to design with mirrors) or get a decent of the main instrument panel decal (to designa nice panel). It would be much easier than to start taking your measurements and templates just to get the right shapes and sizes. You can do it "in situ", it's hard for "us" to do it
b) How about adding and maintaining a dedicated "section" for an aircraft including some kind of a "files repositiory"? It's pretty hard to find files attached to the main thread of a certain models after a while, there are just too many different topics

Thanks again
Frank

[T-CAT]

Okay, quick update on the tailcone. I took some tips and methods from the Live Stream and added them to the previous tailcone design I made. This is sized for the Freewing 80mm EDF Avanti S. I added some more detail. It isn't anything special, but the key is adding knowledge and practicing in the program. I have to remind myself that I've used the program for 4 days and have much to learn and utilize in the program. Baby steps, baby steps....

[crxmanpat]

That looks really good Tommy!

[T-CAT]

Thanks, Pat! It is slowly getting better, ha-ha. The goal is eventually to be able to figure out how to do even the most complex nozzles. Hopefully with time, that'll become a reality. I still have to try designing cockpits and other aircraft pieces, so there is lots to learn, but it's fun and captivating.

Alpha and many of the talented people on this forum make even the most complex elements look so easy/effortless.

[Aros]

Keep at it, your progress is excellent T-CAT !

[Elbee]

Okay, quick update on the tailcone. Baby steps, baby steps....

"By George, me thinks he's got it!" Bravo Zulu, TC. Best, LB

[T-CAT]

Thank you Aros and Elbee .

[Radar-Guy]

... I still have to try designing cockpits and other aircraft pieces, so there is lots to learn, but it's fun and captivating.

The nozzle looks good! One advice: When starting with cockpits, be sure to be familiar with the concept of Bodies and Components in Fusion 360 (unless you're working on a Piper J-3 panel). With this you will be able to use certain parts (like MFDs, certain knobs and switches) multiple times with small effort.

[T-CAT]

The nozzle looks good! One advice: When starting with cockpits, be sure to be familiar with the concept of Bodies and Components in Fusion 360 (unless you're working on a Piper J-3 panel). With this you will be able to use certain parts (like MFDs, certain knobs and switches) multiple times with small effort.

Awe, that makes sense, thanks Radar Guy. I'll have to study those further to ensure I understand the differences. I don't want to have recreate everything all the time if I don't have to (and speeding up a project and effort is always welcome). That control panel looks absolutely amazing!

[crxmanpat]

Alpha is live right now.

https://www.twitch.tv/alphamakesa

[Alpha]

Today's livestream begins in one hour.

To watch and listen on Twitch, see this link: https://www.twitch.tv/alphamakesa

To talk live with me (conference call style) and the rest of the group, join the Discord link: https://discord.gg/es3c6Sr



The advantage of being on the Discord group is that there are several of us talking in real time, while we're watching my screen via Twitch. It's easier to talk live on Discord than it is to type in the chat window on Twitch.

[Elbee]

Alpha Et Al, Are we watching on TwitchTV with 'comms' on Discord? Best, LB

[T-CAT]

Thanks again for the great stream! We will continue spreading the word.

To increase potential exposure for added participation, may some or all the below can be applied:

- James reminding people in the Friday Live YouTube show of Alpha's Twitch streams on Tuesday's and Friday's (and the EU Sunday), and/or a separate video about it if you feel it would be worthwhile.
- Continued Social Media posts.
- Creation of a thread by Motion RC staff (we could also help with that if need be) on other forums such as RCgroups to notify people of the stream.
- See if other YouTube influencers would like to remind their audience of Alpha's Twitch stream.

[crxmanpat]

Man, I had other stuff going on last night and was not able to join. Looking forward to the next one!

[Alpha]

Today's Livestream takes place at 9pm EST, Friday evening. Based on evolving feedback from the group, it seems most of us prefer to watch my screen on Twitch, while simultaneously talking live with everyone on a conference call on Discord. Links are below.


To watch and listen on Twitch, see this link: https://www.twitch.tv/alphamakesa

To talk live with me (conference call style) and the rest of the group, join the Discord link: https://discord.gg/es3c6Sr


Building off of the previous Livestream's deep dive on EDF Ducting Optimization, today's Livestream topics will cover a deep dive of propeller aircraft design, using live CAD analysis of FlightLine and Skynetic birds. Bring your questions and ideas for a lively discussion!

You can share photos live on Discord as well... perfect for peppering me with your prepared wishlists so I can promptly yet politely shoot them down

[mshagg]

Awesome, should be Saturday morning here and it's hailing this weekend so what better way to spend it than drinking coffee and learning from the motion customer family. I be sure to have a bunch of noobie-esque questions as usual lol.

I wonder if there's scope to have an FAQ of sorts that links to some of the content Motion has already produced about how you go from thought bubble to production aircraft, or the general approach to aircraft selection/design. Seems to be a fairly common set of questions.

[Jlink125]

The live stream was great this evening, my audio was muted or something so I couldn't chat. I'll try to figure it out next time. Thanks for putting these streams up alpha, I really enjoy them.

[T-CAT]

Thanks again Alpha for your time, insight, and education. These streams are always a great time.

For anyone who hasn't had the chance to join in, chose one of the days and times, and get in on the great conversation. You're missing out! The link to the Discord for the audio chat (although you will still watch the Twitch stream via different link) is: https://discord.gg/db3yp3