Hello folks!

Given that we haven’t had a Free Talk Friday thread in the last time, I now take it upon myself to post our Off-topic thread for the weekend. I always enjoyed reading these threads so I don’t want this tradition to die.

Here you can post:

  • what’s currently happening in your life
  • what you’re currently reading, watching or listening to (book, movie and music recommendations)
  • Any cool projects you’re working on atm
  • Jokes, Memes and other funny stuff not fitting elsewhere.

So, I hope everyone has fun over here. Stay safe, stay healthy! ✌🏻

  • gcgallant
    4·
    6 months ago

    Very cool project. I also fly RC (well, used to). Your solar power project is a natural offshoot of the types of tinkering involved with the RC hobby.

    • waldenMA
      4·
      6 months ago

      It’s a great hobby, isn’t it? Wood, adhesive, engines, motors, electronics, linkages, radios… and that’s all before you even go flying!

      • gcgallant
        3·
        6 months ago

        And the flying inevitably results in fixing wood, adhesive, engines, motors, etc. :)

        I mostly fly FPV quadcopters and thermal gliders, but I live in one of the most regulated air spaces on the planet. The latest set of FAA restrictions have taken all the fun out of it for me.

        • waldenMA
          3·
          6 months ago

          Oh man, don’t even get me started on that stuff. It’s horrible. I live within 5 miles of an airport so I couldn’t fly here (legally) if I wanted to. I do all of my flying at an AMA club. Since having a kid a year ago I’ve only been out there a few times.

          • gcgallant
            2·
            6 months ago

            Since having a kid a year ago

            I’m impressed that you have time for your solar power project!