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Welcome,Ede! Here is my opinion, for what it's worth. Normally I would suggest you first buy a RTF quad like the Syma X5c 1, Which is fast becoming everyones favorite trainer/practice quad. You can get one on Amazon with upgraded batteries, charger and extra props for under $90.00. You WILL...

You are right. A square wheelbase is naturally stable and doesn't require any special FC tuning. The "I" configuration is particularly good because it better balances pitch and roll authority in forward flight than the standard "X" layout. Your project should be very easy to fly.

I lean toward your view as well RG. GJH believes the motors create enough thrust to overcome the resistance. Considering it is going to be a fun flyer and not a racer it likely won't be a big deal. Like you, though, I do thing the turbulence will rear it's ugly head when full throttle tests are...

I My antique computer crashed Sunday and I replaced it with an Apple. I haven't figured out how to send links to web sights yet so all I can do right now is describe stuff. I have a class later. Computers and I just don't get along! Jump on Amazon and search for "Lipo battery tester". You...

Yeah. That little 4 port hockey puck was undercharging on 3 ports and overcharging on the 4th. With The HItec I can now treat my 1s batteries like I do my multi cell. It's great to be able to charge them all to the same voltage. I can also measure the remaining voltage in each and determine the...

Thanks, Gramps! I was thinking of painting my next build just for a change. I'm glad you posted this. I would have ended up with a nearly invisible quad if I used the colors I wanted.

When you look up the X5C 1 on amazon be sure to order the new 2015 version. If you tab down toward the description you will see where you can order the quad, extra props and 4 680mah batteries with charger. The batteries are great and fit perfectly with no mods. The charger is crap and will...

Hey Will_Stef. Although the Walkera Runner 250 is a pretty spiffy little bird, it has a bit of a design flaw. There is a weak section in the center of the frame. I have been racking my brain trying to locate the videos about this. Check with @holtneil. He knows of the one on the test flight and...

Yeah. I have a blue one and it seems to stand out pretty good.

Ya know. For the price of that frame you could buy 3 or 4 and have lots of spare parts! Jackson's right. The 12a ESC's are adequate. You mentioned a couple of times that you wanted to upgrade them. Do they appear to be cheesy? Bad construction? Nobody wants a failure while in flight so I...

Can we just shoot them? They would make great poster children for Planned Parenthood..........

I would hate to see paranoia stifle this website. That said, if something seems a bit off on a post then I suggest you PM one of the mods. They can research the origin and determine how to proceed from there. There are a newbies who read about drone deliveries and photography over the Grand...

Welcome, by the way! I second(third?) the Syma X5C 1 recommendation. Because it doesn't come with lot's of whistles and bells, you have to fly it all the time. That is why I think it is such a great trainer. It has the same "feel", when flying, of a larger quad. It's one of the favorite practice...

You bring up a valid concern. Maybe the mods can put their heads together and come up with an alert for them to monitor a particular thread. I really hate that we have to even consider this. Perhaps the silver lining in the Paris attack is the free world leaders will grow a pair, call it what it...

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I assume you meant 30amp ESC's? Are the motors 2212 1400kv or another size? Would it be possible for you to send us links for your components or at least tell us exactly what the are? Oh, and welcome to the forum!

Cool frame but smaller than the 350mm frame that you have. I came across this 450mm frame on sale. It's pretty cool looking and all your parts will fit...

The one I listed DOES come with the transmitter but not the extra blades. Here is one with the extra blades; http://www.amazon.com/Syma-Venture-4-Channel-Control-Quadcopter/dp/B00W4YON8K/ref=pd_sim_21_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=4166-loSmOL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0G802867Z3MS6KC9AF9K...

I kinda agree with Mike that this shifted from a discussion of the X8w and morphed into building a custom frame for an entirely different quad. I also agree that the threads are a discussion group but I understand Mike suggesting another post so this one can remain a X8w focused post. I'm pretty...

Here ya go Gramps; http://www.amazon.com/Syma-X8C-Venture-Camera-Quadcopter/dp/B00VQVZYWQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1447470727&sr=1-2&keywords=syma+x8c The X8c has gotten good reviews and the forum members that own them are very pleased. Seems to be a lot of bang for the buck...