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Make your own Bluetooth RC Throwmeter

This mobile application allows you to build your own Bluetooth Throwmeter for a very reasonable cost. It doesn't require any soldering or cabling. You just need to have access to a 3D printer and that is all!

RC Throwmeter

Installation

The app is available on playstore. Alternatively you can install the APK by your own. See releases folder for a proper APK file.

RC Throwmeter Releases

Documentation

The app displays a description and instructions on the first screen, just install it. See also Planet Soaring Blogspot and search in blogs for 'rc throwmeter'.

RC Throwmeter

This is an example of the throwmeter display screen.

RC Throwmeter

Resources

Datasheets and manuals for the sensors you can find on the manufacturer websites. Otherwise, find the datatsheets here.

WitMotion BWT61CL

WitMotion BWT901CL

3D Printed Holding Clip

You can print your own universal mounting clip.

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All parts and more are published on Thingiverse (Part 6479899)

Mounting Clip STL

Sensor Sticker PDF

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Measuring Incidence Angle

Use this ideas to make your own incidence angle gauge.

See here for More Details about Incidence Angle Gauge

Design 1 by Pierre Rondel

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Design 2 by Thommy

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