AQ-600 Quadcopter components

Josiah Poirier

Josiah Poirier

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I have a AQ-600 frame and it is the first quad copter I have tried to build so I really don't know exactly what is needed for them so if someone could give me the list everything that is needed and have links then I would really appreciate it!
 
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HDtallrider

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Welcome to the Forum, Josiah!
If you can give us answers to a few questions there are a lot of members here willing to help you spend your money!! Speaking of; What is your budget?
Have you flown quads before?
What kind of flying are you interested in( photography, video, sport etc.)?
Do you already have any gear like radios, soldering iron etc.?
Do you live in the US?
Your answers will help us give you better information.
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions that pop up. :)
 
Josiah Poirier

Josiah Poirier

Member
HDtallrider said:
Welcome to the Forum, Josiah!
If you can give us answers to a few questions there are a lot of members here willing to help you spend your money!! Speaking of; What is your budget?
Have you flown quads before?
What kind of flying are you interested in( photography, video, sport etc.)?
Do you already have any gear like radios, soldering iron etc.?
Do you live in the US?
Your answers will help us give you better information.
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions that pop up. :)
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My budget is around $300-500.
I have never flown a quad before.
I have a soldering iron.
And yes I do live in the US.
By the way I would just fly it for fun, no videos or anything like that.
 
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HDtallrider

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I just got a new computer and some info and apps didn't synch right so I don't seem to be able to send links and a couple other things.
Since you haven't flown before I would suggest getting a small Ready to Fly(RTF) quad to learn on. You will crash a lot in the beginning and you can repair these guys for a couple bucks instead of $100.00 or so on your 600. If you live where the weather is decent and you can fly a lot outside then consider the Syma X5c 1. It is inexpensive and flies very much like a larger quad. It has no bells or whistles so you have to fly it all the time which makes it a great trainer. If you live where the weather is more harsh then consider the Hubsan H107. It is smaller and better suited to indoor flying than the Syma. It to is a great little trainer and very rugged.
I will save my parts suggestions for when I am up and running in the next day or two. There are a lot of really smart, helpful folks on the Forum so I'm sure you won't lack for advice in the coming days. Most important is to have fun!
 
Josiah Poirier

Josiah Poirier

Member
HDtallrider said:
I just got a new computer and some info and apps didn't synch right so I don't seem to be able to send links and a couple other things.
Since you haven't flown before I would suggest getting a small Ready to Fly(RTF) quad to learn on. You will crash a lot in the beginning and you can repair these guys for a couple bucks instead of $100.00 or so on your 600. If you live where the weather is decent and you can fly a lot outside then consider the Syma X5c 1. It is inexpensive and flies very much like a larger quad. It has no bells or whistles so you have to fly it all the time which makes it a great trainer. If you live where the weather is more harsh then consider the Hubsan H107. It is smaller and better suited to indoor flying than the Syma. It to is a great little trainer and very rugged.
I will save my parts suggestions for when I am up and running in the next day or two. There are a lot of really smart, helpful folks on the Forum so I'm sure you won't lack for advice in the coming days. Most important is to have fun!
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Alright, I am actually making it for my neighbor and I have kinda put it off for a little while so that is why I am building it. He said that if I make it I could fly it sometimes and since I have put it off I want to make it asap.
 
GJH105775

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~900kv motors ~$13-$20 x4
30 amp ESCs ~$8 - $13 x4
Some 12''x3.3 props
1 flight controller $7 - $1,000 Take a look at this link to decide. for simplicity's sake I suggest a kk2.1.5
Power Distribution board or cable ~$5
Radio and receiver $20 - $$$$$ dependent on your preference and budget, I suggest the Turnigy 9x for 60$
battery, I suggest the Multistar 5200mAh 10C 3(or 4)S1P
FPV gear if you want to fly FPV, check this thread out



You could also use lower KV motors, but once you get lower than 800 the price really goes up.
 
Josiah Poirier

Josiah Poirier

Member
GJH105775 said:
~900kv motors ~$13-$20 x4
30 amp ESCs ~$8 - $13 x4
Some 12''x3.3 props
1 flight controller $7 - $1,000 Take a look at this link to decide. for simplicity's sake I suggest a kk2.1.5
Power Distribution board or cable ~$5
Radio and receiver $20 - $$$$$ dependent on your preference and budget, I suggest the Turnigy 9x for 60$
battery, I suggest the Multistar 5200mAh 10C 3(or 4)S1P
FPV gear if you want to fly FPV, check this thread out



You could also use lower KV motors, but once you get lower than 800 the price really goes up.
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Would this motor be good???
Power iBM3508Q 620KV brussless motor
 
GJH105775

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Josiah Poirier said:
Would this motor be good???
Power iBM3508Q 620KV brussless motor
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Wow, 4 of those are going to cost you a pretty good bit, I think you should not go lower than 700kv for yor frame size, 800kv would be in the sweet medium. Also those motors look to be made nice, but the specs were listed like cheap parts as they did not list the type of bearings, magnets and jsut mentioned the gold looking connectors hahaha. I'd stay away from those, the last thing you want is a motor failing mid air..
 
Josiah Poirier

Josiah Poirier

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GJH105775 said:
Wow, 4 of those are going to cost you a pretty good bit, I think you should not go lower than 700kv for yor frame size, 800kv would be in the sweet medium. Also those motors look to be made nice, but the specs were listed like cheap parts as they did not list the type of bearings, magnets and jsut mentioned the gold looking connectors hahaha. I'd stay away from those, the last thing you want is a motor failing mid air..
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Alright thanks. Any good motors you could recommend?
 
DJIdude

DJIdude

Drone-lover, DIY builder, and huge DJI fan
Oh, another great motor is the Multistar Elite 2216 920KV. You can get a set of them here (on sale on HK) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=74759 (This is a good deal, as it comes in a 4pc kit, and all are perfectly matched.) While we're on the topic of power systems, you'll want some good brushless, SimonK flashed, ESCs (no less than 30A). So, check these out - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...Heli_Multi_rotor_Brushless_ESC_2_6S_V2_0.html These are also nice ESCs - http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-HP-Simon...919897?hash=item1a07ace099:g:imQAAOSwl9BWH1Za

P.S. You may want to check out Afro 30A ESCs, in addition.
 
Josiah Poirier

Josiah Poirier

Member
GJH105775 said:
~900kv motors ~$13-$20 x4
30 amp ESCs ~$8 - $13 x4
Some 12''x3.3 props
1 flight controller $7 - $1,000 Take a look at this link to decide. for simplicity's sake I suggest a kk2.1.5
Power Distribution board or cable ~$5
Radio and receiver $20 - $$$$$ dependent on your preference and budget, I suggest the Turnigy 9x for 60$
battery, I suggest the Multistar 5200mAh 10C 3(or 4)S1P
FPV gear if you want to fly FPV, check this thread out



You could also use lower KV motors, but once you get lower than 800 the price really goes up.
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http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=8992&aff=224284


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=31223&aff=224284


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=7028&aff=224284


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=11758&aff=224284


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=39708&aff=224284


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...Heli_Multi_rotor_Brushless_ESC_2_6S_V2_0.html


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=65211


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...apacity_3S_5200mAh_Multi_Rotor_Lipo_Pack.html


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...lowfly_Propeller_12x4_5_Red_CW_CCW_4pcs_.html

Does this look good?
 
GJH105775

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Josiah Poirier said:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=8992&aff=224284


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=31223&aff=224284


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=7028&aff=224284


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=11758&aff=224284


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=39708&aff=224284


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...Heli_Multi_rotor_Brushless_ESC_2_6S_V2_0.html


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=65211


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...apacity_3S_5200mAh_Multi_Rotor_Lipo_Pack.html


http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...lowfly_Propeller_12x4_5_Red_CW_CCW_4pcs_.html

Does this look good?
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You listed 2 ESCs if you don't already have XT60 ends I'd suggest you get this instead of the PDB you have, also this to wire in the voltage buzzer on the KK.
 
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