The MicroStar 2000 project started in 2000 with the initial encoder design. The first encoder was finished and flow in 2001 and has gone through continuos design upgrades and evolution. In addition to the encoder a number of other related designs are on this web site including a receiver. The main focus of all the designs on this site are radio control model aircraft.

A big THANK YOU

Hello all,

I just wanted to comment on the great information shared on this site and the MP8K group as well.

I am in the process of building an MK2000 and I find the articles here helpful and motivating.

I wanted to specifically thank Tom Pomeroy for his drawings and personal notes of the Chidgey SS from which I am fabricating my very own copy. Thanks to Andy Horka for the scissors. Having them will definitely speed up the process. I am waiting to get all of the mechanics done before I start on the encoder, RF deck and receiver (Thanks to Kees for the kits). Gordon and everyone else contributing support to the project really encouraged me to go ahead. I am not a professional machinist but I have a well equipped shop. I have worked in the electronics industry (RF) for a little over a quarter century so I’m looking forward to the tweaking part. I was quite excited to see the helicopter update because my ultimate purpose will be to fly helis with a single stick! Without sounding trite, they say “it takes a village to raise a child” well, the MK2000 is maturing and is something everyone in this group can be proud of. I will post pictures when it is completed.

Thanks All,

Brian

N8KTR

p.s. I have to mention Pete Carr for posting his airplane and MK2000 in the MA magazine without which I’d never known of it’s existence.