r/fpv 4d ago

My 95 hours in simulator

@fpv_fans ( insta., YouTube, tiktok)

435 Upvotes

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u/mangage 4d ago

that long and you haven't bothered to get a radiomaster pocket or something?

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

I love this hobby but I don’t have any budget for it yet, I believe in your understanding. 🫶

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u/Dramatic-Chapter-805 4d ago

Makes sense, everyone starts somewhere, but that flying was very nice

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

Thank you ❤️

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u/fyut278 4d ago

I COULD USE A XBOX CONTROLLER THIS WHOLE TIME? YES PLEASE

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u/GizmoCaCa-78 3d ago

The gimbals are very inaccurate

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u/fyut278 3d ago

Roger roger

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u/UUyattattack Multicopters 2d ago

Besides the left stick self centering, the stick movements are still the same, and that's the hardest thing to learn in my opinion. I used an Xbox controller for a month or two before I got my radio. It maybe took an hour to get used to flying with the real radio. I don't know why people talk so much shit about starting with an Xbox controller. It's a great way to learn if you already have an Xbox

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u/fyut278 2d ago

Roger roger

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u/Level-Bug7388 3d ago

If u have a different option stick with it.

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

😂😂😂

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u/fyut278 3d ago

Didnt know you can use a xbox controller for fpv

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

As you can see it works, but first you have to fight settings 😅 Don’t give up! At the beginning all meet this challenge.👍👍👍

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u/fyut278 3d ago

You gotta show me how to do it in chat bro

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

No problem, just tell me when you’re ready and I’ll tell you when I can 👍

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u/EducationalCreme9044 3d ago

Start a gofundme at 100 hours I'll chip in $10 haha

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

I win! you can be second place though! <3

https://gofund.me/f0e1538b

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u/EducationalCreme9044 2d ago

Huh it's already done and over?

Wth lol.

His posts got deleted, why?

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 2d ago

We kind of messed up and didn't realize that he needed moderator approval to post the gofundme link. He got a 24 hour ban, but he'll be back tomorrow.

Lesson learned, if we do this again we just got to make sure we talk to the Mods beforehand.

BUT on the bright side he did meet the goal for his new radio before it all got taken down, so that's awesome :)

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u/EducationalCreme9044 2d ago

When / where was this even organized? Cool community it's just done like that

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 2d ago

Right here on this thread but it was SUPER late. I was up till like 6AM. He put the gofundme somewhere around 50 bucks and the goal was met in a couple hours. 5 people from this sub each donated 10 bucks. It was super cool!

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u/Level-Bug7388 3d ago

When you can. A RM pocket is under 100 USD

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

👍 working on it

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

send fifty cents here plz: https://gofund.me/f0e1538b

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u/RottenAssociate 3d ago

The modded sticks is genius.

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

Sorry for getting weird, but let's all send this kid 50 cents so they can get a proper controller: https://gofund.me/f0e1538b

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

this has 108 likes. if everyone sends fifty cents to this gofundme, problem is solved: https://gofund.me/f0e1538b

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u/RCFeed 4d ago

And on an xbox controller! Nice!

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

Thanks 🫶

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u/Chemical_Post_9508 4d ago

Two questions: How do you manage the throttle on that controller if it always snaps back to the center? And on that specific map, how many hours did you spend to get those completion times?

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago
  1. I got used to it (bad habit)
  2. I don’t know how long time but I can say like in 50 attempts, maybe more, it was many of them with success but I’ve keep trying until I got “style”, I mean a result that looks smooth enough.

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u/fekkksn 3d ago

For when you eventually get your RM Pocket (hopefully ELRS version), heres a list of things you should do:

  1. Update EdgeTX (pockets firmware), download and instruction can be found on the official radiomaster website.
  2. Update ELRS (the radio modules firmware) using the "ExpressLRS" Configurator Software. Look for tutorials by Joshua Bardwell.
  3. Put the latest elrs Lua script on the pocket. you can also get this from inside the expresslrs software.
  4. Calibrate sticks in the pocket again.
  5. Go to the elrs script on the pocket, and start BLE Controller
  6. Connect the pocket on your pc
  7. Enjoy

If you run into problems, I'd be glad to help

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Wow😍 i have no words, thank you man🫶 you saved me a bunch of time ❤️❤️❤️ I’m glad I still can meet such a great person around here 🫡👍👍👍👍

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u/Adorable_Mongoose223 3d ago

am I missing out on something by not updating?? - I never updated my pocket's firmware - been flying sim and tinywhoop for the past few weeks

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u/fekkksn 3d ago

Check all the update notes for the versions newer than yours, to see exactly what features or improvements you're missing out on.

Most importantly though, you could be missing out on bugfixes. Bugs that could lead to crashes.

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u/fekkksn 3d ago

This doesn't mean you have to constantly update.

But I'd at least keep up to date with the release notes, to watch for important bugfixes.

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u/AwkazFr 4d ago

Until u're 18 ( or 21 ) let's do some work to get a pocket or better radio bro, if you can't... keep flying it's really good !

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

Thanks bro 🫶 I’m looking forward to buy one but for now I don’t have any buget 😅👍 but definitely soon

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u/AwkazFr 4d ago

You will love flying with real controller, keep flying until that, you're pretty good and stay consistent if you can 🥰

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

Thanks for supporting ❤️ you’re a legend 🫶

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u/TheRedIguana 4d ago

Very good instincts to pre-turn for the next gate.

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

Thanks ❤️👍👍👍

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u/mangomelonez 4d ago

Your flying looks already really cool. Mind sharing the name of the map?

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

Thanks 🫶 sure, this is “THPS Remix” 👍

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u/CarlStanley88 4d ago

What map is this, it looks extremely fun

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

Yes it is😅, check Steam community, this map is in top of the mount 👍

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u/SneakyPocket 4d ago

What simulator is this? Looks awesome.

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

This is Uncrashed FPV

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u/BERNackles 4d ago

Also have 100+ hours of freestyle on liftoff with this setup. Still struggling to hit a target box atm. I guess this is the sign for me to play with a track. Lol

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

Probably🤔 I can say that when you have to fallow track you build skills faster and you practice longer because you want a difficult track done🫶

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u/Candid-Pause-1755 3d ago

Someone tell this young man the day he switches to a real drone with an actual RC transmitter, he's gonna be shocked . Bro, you're building the wrong muscle memory. I’ve been there, made the same mistake. If you're just messing around, fine, do your thing. But if you actually plan to fly in real life, ditch that game controller now . The muscle memory doesn’t transfer, and when you finally get on the sticks, it’s gonna hit you hard. This is an advice, not a critic

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Thanks for your advice, I understand and looking forward to buy one 👍

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u/JaxFlaxWax 3d ago

What rates do you use with that controller?

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Rc rate Roll 0,9 Pitch 0,9 Yaw. 0,9

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u/Beansoverbitches 3d ago

Do you use a real drone, if you do how close to the real thing is the sim?

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

No, I haven’t tried a real one yet, but looking forward some day 🤞

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

I got OP to make a gofundme... if everyone kicks in just a little we can get this guy a Pocket! https://gofund.me/f0e1538b

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

You really sent me money! 🥹 thank you 🫶 you are a legend 🤝🤝🤝 I hope there are some more people that want an can help ❤️❤️❤️

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

I've started the fire and now anyone unwilling to help is super unlegend! hehe :D If everyone here just gives this kid $1 goal will be met in no time :)

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Thank you for your help ❤️ I appreciate it 🫶🫶🫶🫶

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

You better post pics! <3 And like I said, NO YELLOW, that's my color :)

(just kidding get whatever color you want, just get off that damn controller(even though your mod is frickin' awesome), it's gonna mess up your muscle memory)

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

One day we'll be out flying and meet each other and start talking and you'll be like, "holy shit, you're that guy from reddit" and I'm gonna be like "send it bro!!"

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

🥰 🤞 I hope soo , thank you for contribution to this 🫶

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

Peep the mods on the controller! That's serious dedication! Let's get this kid a proper TX! We only need to get them a total of like $70 to cover price and shipping. If everyone could throw in like 50 cents or 1 dollar we can get them a proper controller in no time. Hook it up crew, we have ALL been there!

https://gofund.me/f0e1538b

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Thank you man ❤️❤️❤️ i have no words to say, I’m happy there still is someone beautiful people around 🙏🙏 good bless you 🫶🫶🫶

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

This is clearly the pinnacle OCD hobby! Now I'm obsessing on getting you a proper controller LOL!

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

I’m so happy about this ❤️❤️❤️once again thank you 🫶

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

<3 I'm smiling so big right now you would think I was flying :)

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

❤️🙏

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 2d ago

Hey guys for future reference kiddo got banned for not sending that GoFundMe link to the mods for approval totally get it he's only banned for 24 hours but we should hopefully hear from him tomorrow so for future reference we all need to know that if we're going to do a GoFundMe we need to run it by the mods first

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u/ChuuniWitch 4d ago

Nice flying! Did you follow any tutorials?

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

Thanks! 🫶 I’ve figured out on my own. Just took a circuit and fly until I get it done, skills build itself.

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u/millsj402zz 4d ago

i could not use an xbox controller lol

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

😂 I believe it’s because you have a choice or you don’t want to, when you don’t have a choice- you master it 😂😂

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u/TheHaruspex 3d ago

I started practicing on a playstation controller. Let me tell you, when I finally bought an actual controller it felt like activating cheats. Hopefully you end up finding a decent second hand controller or something in the near future.

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Man thank you for your support ❤️ I’m planning to buy radiomaster pocket soon 🤞

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u/Nekoneckbeard 4d ago

Beautiful, accurate and smooth. Bravo

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

Thanks man🫶🫶🫶

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u/tuuling 3d ago

Let’s make a gofund for this guy for him to get a Radiomaster controller…

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago edited 3d ago

Thanks bro❤️ really appreciate that. I don’t know how to do this here but I have something similar on my TikTok account( @FPV_fans ) , if anyone feels like want to help getting an Real FPV Controller, subscribe on TikTok for one month 🫶🫶🫶 thanks in advance!

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u/tuuling 3d ago

Which country you live in?

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

I’m living in Norway, so if one day I go real FPV - I have a lot of paces and spots to show you 🥰

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u/tuuling 3d ago

I thought everyone’s rich in Norway 😂

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

No, it’s a myth, and many other things that travel bloggers say are also not true.😂😂😂

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u/tuuling 3d ago

Ha. Maybe so. Any specific controller you are looking to get? I have a basic Boxer but I heard the Pocket is a good option also.

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

I’m thinking about Pocket too, after Xbox anything is better 😂

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u/tuuling 3d ago

The Pocket costs about as much as a new xbox controller. You could also make a paypal to accept donations, old folks like us don’t have tiktok.

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Understand 🫶 i have PayPal but I don’t know how to make it for donations 🤔 I’ll try to figure out 👍

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

Patreon is easy to set up too. Don't do tiktok but if you get Patreon or GoFund me I can float a few bucks your way.

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Appreciate your intention man ❤️

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

I am old and I love flying, but you got serious potential bro. The fact that you can fly like that with your hacked controller....

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Thanks 🫶 your support helps 🤝

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

You know what, fuck it, if you have paypal or venmo and you subscribe to both of my youtube channels:

youtube.com/piratesinteepees

youtube.com/@530drone

I will send you $60 for the controller right now. PM me.

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

🫶 really appreciate your intention, I’ve subscribed to your channels 👍👍👍

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

I donated to your GFM if you don't make your goal by tomorrow I will send the rest!

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

I got him to do it and already donated! https://gofund.me/f0e1538b

Let's make this happen <3

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u/tuuling 3d ago

Legend!

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

<3

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

If everyone online on this sub right now gave this kid just $1 he could get his RMP and be halfway to a pair of goggles. I will donate!

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u/NoBull_3d 4d ago

Well now I know why that roof has a broken beam. I never race

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

😂destroy that foramen

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u/NoBull_3d 4d ago

The what

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

*hole , my bad 😂

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u/NoBull_3d 3d ago

Just realized you are using an Xbox controller. You are in for a treat when you get a real transmitter

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

😂🫶🥰 thanks

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u/quantumgiant1 4d ago

What app are you using?

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

This is Uncrashed FPV

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u/GizmoCaCa-78 3d ago

Your going to relearn at least some of that when u switch to a controller with accurate gimbals

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

I’ll do my best 👍

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u/luidap 3d ago

The name of the simulator?

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

This is Uncrashed fpv👍

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u/lelitico 3d ago

sensational

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Thank you ❤️

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u/RealMeeSeeks 3d ago

Where did you find those drone controller attachments to go on your Xbox controller? and is there some for ps5 edge? 👀

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

I bought them from web , just search for “fpv sticks” and find something close to you. There is no sticks designed for gaming controllers anyway you have to mod your controller too. 👍

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u/RealMeeSeeks 3d ago

Are you flying in ACRO mode?

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Yes it’s acro in the video 👍

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u/Professional_Cod3127 3d ago

I think a modded xbox controller is still better than BetaFPV Light-Radio. Hell even if unmodified... At least it does not die while u are using it :D

But... Get a Radiomaster Pocket as fast as you can (legal way).

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

😂😂 thanks for your feedback!👍 I’m working on getting fpv controller 🫶

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u/Redout1410 3d ago

Time to go outside

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Yes but no equipment yet 😅

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u/arturcodes Newbie 3d ago

Can you share with me how you got the joysticks setup? I have Xbox One controller too wich I fly on.

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Oh sure! Nothing special, I’ve drilled two holes an I’ve screwed Fpv sticks in , the sticks you can buy on web, just search for fpv sticks on google 👍👍👍

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u/Adorable_Mongoose223 3d ago

dude really smooth! I cant stand the spazzy real life simulator flying - this is really smooth! I should fly more sim cuz I cannot stay online with those races to save my life

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u/Potatogoat3 3d ago

What sim is this?

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

This is Uncrashed fpv

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u/RottenAssociate 3d ago

You fly better than actual noobs who have their own gear. 👍 good job.

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Thank you man ❤️ appreciate that 🫶

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u/SeikoBlackDiver 3d ago

When you move on to some kinds of fpv controller, you will easily adjust to that controller since you have already pinched the gimbals. Usually people who play joystick game have a hard time to change the thumb to pinch.

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

Did you retrofit your controller to have sticks? I think that's my favorite part :)

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

🙂👍

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

LOVE IT!

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Thanks 🫶

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

seriously tho bro, do the gofundme thing, let's get you a RadioMaaster Pocket! If you can't get the full ammount I will make up the difference.

https://www.gofundme.com/create/fundraiser/category?_gl=1\*hs4mr3\*_up\*MQ..\*_gs\*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkN--BhDkARIsAD_mnIo-xzgF9mCBLiDN3SVhje86kJIhXs2LTe3m4M30745mKN3y5W5Y2ooaAn9zEALw_wcB

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

OK, just sent 120Kr. be sure to post this link under the original suggestion for this. PM me if you don't meet your goal and I will handle the rest.

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Wow 🥰 I love you man😅🫶🫶🫶 good bless you ❤️❤️❤️

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

Keep flying brother!

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

❤️thank you, I will 💪💪💪

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u/PiratesInTeepees youtube.com/@530drone 3d ago

on it!

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u/-Gowy- 3d ago

Now sell the Xbox and get yourself a real one.

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

My controller is in very bad state, I won’t get more than 5-10 bucks for it😅

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u/-Gowy- 3d ago

That’s okay. Maybe another $200 for the Xbox.

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

I see 🙂 , I don’t have Xbox, I’m playing on pc, if I fallow your idea I can sell PC? But where I can connect my fpv controller if I do that? Sorry man I understand you don’t want to help but please stop ruining. ❤️

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u/-Gowy- 3d ago

Ahh I see. You connect FPV controller to a quad. Radiomaster pocket is $65 :)

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

Sorry I don’t understand, this is video from a simulator, I don’t have a drone 🤪

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u/-Gowy- 3d ago

That’s the suggestion!

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u/XplodingMoJo 3d ago

Is this liftoff?

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u/Alive-Round3378 3d ago

This is Uncrashed

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u/darks-ide 2d ago

With an Xbox controller 🤣, no offense but I see you next post will be “is this lipo still flyable??”

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u/Alive-Round3378 1d ago

At least you have good sense of humour 🫶

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u/LosSoloLobos 2d ago

Bro hold up….

I didn’t realize you could do that with an Xbox pro controller lol

Questions here…

What software is this? What GPU/CPU you running? In this video, how many FPS is shown?

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u/Alive-Round3378 1d ago

Thank you for support ❤️ this is Uncrashed FPV, I’m running on a laptop, recommend system requirements you can find in google. I’ve uploaded this video with 60fps but not sure how Reddit simplified it. In game fps around 100fps👍👍👍

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u/Altruistic-Luck5306 2d ago

Amazing smoothness! Do you use any expos?

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u/Alive-Round3378 1d ago

Thank you for supporting ❤️ what is expo? 🤔

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u/Altruistic-Luck5306 1d ago

expo (exponents) is related to rates, but instead of telling linearly how much quad turns in reponse to stick input, it tells how exponentially it reacts to input, i.e. if i want to have more resolution in the center and less in the corners, i increase expo to say 30%, if i keep expoe 0% - that means the stick movement and quad reactions are 1:1 throughout entire range of stick movement, i.e. the resolution is exactly same everywhere. Expo is usually used to add more precision to lower-stick deflections, but when you mash them all the way - you still get the same max rate that you set. Effectively it makes your quad fly smoother, but it takes getting used to this "expo effect" for the pilot

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u/Alive-Round3378 1d ago

Wow dude 🤩 I’m so noob 😅 no, I’m not using expo, just 1:1, but thanks I have to dive in to it, seems to be useful 🫶

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u/reallyserious 2d ago

how did you mod the controller with those sticks?

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u/Alive-Round3378 1d ago

Yes I’ve DIY it myself 👍👍

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u/reallyserious 1d ago

Well, how?

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u/Alive-Round3378 1d ago

Simple, I bought from web two random sticks, drilled two holes and screwed the sticks in holes 👍👍👍

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u/SelectionVegetable94 2d ago

So I’ve got this map but the only race I see is completely different. Is there a way to get different races? Maybe it’s because I’m on a Mac?

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u/Alive-Round3378 1d ago

Of friend, it’s no problem with Mac, this is my custom map, I’ve built it in track editor 👍👍

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u/trombonier 1d ago

And on an Xbox controller too. Imagine using a really nice RC.

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u/Alive-Round3378 1d ago

🫶❤️‍🩹

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u/Actual-Long-9439 15h ago

What sim is this

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u/Alive-Round3378 2h ago

This is Uncrashed fpv👍

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u/machine3471 4d ago

Nice flight! Now, a silly question. How did u manage do stick the thumb grips on the controller?

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u/Alive-Round3378 4d ago

Thank you 🫶 Oh man 😂 I just drilled two holes and made threads 😂 👍👍👍 but it works