heath
Active Member
I'm planning my first scratch (kit?) built quadcopter. I'm looking at the ElectroHub kits from Flite Test and RTFQuads. This is my first "real" RC craft (other than cheap toys that came with their own controller) so I fear I'm overlooking some little things that most of the experts sort of take for granted. Here's my parts list. I'd really like some thoughts. Am I missing anything important? Anything I should re-think?
Item - (Qty) - $Price - Source
ElectroHub frame kit (1) - $53 - http://store.flitetest.com/electrohub-quadcopter-kit/
(ElectroHub kit parts purchased seperately)
ElectroHub plates (1) - $14 - http://store.flitetest.com/electrohub-plates-only/
Motor Mount Discs (4) - $24 - http://store.flitetest.com/simple-motor-mount-discs/
Anycopter Booms (2 pair) - $9 - http://store.flitetest.com/anycopter-booms-wood-arms/
M3x20mm Screws & nuts (2x 10-pack) - $9.98 - http://store.flitetest.com/m3-x-20mm-stainless-pack-button/
Landing Gear (4) - $12 - http://store.flitetest.com/simple-delrin-landing-gear/
Battery/Camera Mount (1) - $20 - http://store.flitetest.com/vibration-dampening-camera-mount-kit/
Subtotal - $88.98 individually, $53 as a kit
Electronics Kit (1) - $103 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/flite-test-electrohub-electronic-kit.html
(Electronics kit parts purchased seperately)
Flight Controller - Flip 1.5 w/case (1) - $25 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/flight-controllers/flip-mwc-flight-controller.html
ESCs - F-20A Fire Red series SimonK (4) - $32 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/sp...rmal-esc-with-rapidesc-fw-for-multirotor.html
Motor - Witespy Red Special (4) - $42 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/motors/witespy-red-special-motor-1000kv.html
Propellers - 9x4.5 MM (2 pair) (2) - $10 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/propellers/hq-prop-9x45-carbon-composite-prop.html
Power Harness - Male XT60 (1) - $2.50 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/xt60-female-plug-plus-xt60-12-awg.html
Subtotal - $111.50 individually, $103.00 as a kit
Radio
Transmitter & Receiver (Turnigy 9x) (1) - $59.99 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_2_v2_Firmware_.html
Batteries
Quadcopter Battery (2) - $17 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8932__Turnigy_2200mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html
Transmitter Battery (1) - $12.79 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=16529&aff=1195429
Battery Charger (1) - $12.35 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...act_2S_3S_Lipo_Charger_100_240v_US_Plug_.html
Battery Low Voltage Alarm (1) - $3.80 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...2_8S_Cell_Checker_with_Low_Voltage_Alarm.html
Subtotal - $45.94
Tools and Equipment for assembly
Heat Gun (1) - $9.99 - http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-watt-dual-temperature-heat-gun-572-1112-96289.html
Heat Shrink Tubing (1) - $3.99 - http://www.harborfreight.com/120-piece-heat-shrink-tubing-set-67530.html
Bullet Connectors (20 pair) (1) - $4.37 http://www.amazon.com/Generic-3-5mm...3181738&sr=8-1&keywords=3mm+bullet+connectors
Zip Ties (100) (1) - $2.00 - http://www.harborfreight.com/5-in-black-cable-ties-100-pc-69406.html
Subtotal - $20.35
Initial Total to achieve flight - $ 326.76 individually, $282.28 if frame and electronics purchased as kits
Support - Spare and Extra Parts
Propellers - 9x4.5 MM (4 pair) - $20 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/propellers/hq-prop-9x45-carbon-composite-prop.html
Quadcopter Battery (2) - $17 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8932__Turnigy_2200mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html
Transmitter Battery (1) - $12.79 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=16529&aff=1195429
Subtotal - $49.79
Item - (Qty) - $Price - Source
ElectroHub frame kit (1) - $53 - http://store.flitetest.com/electrohub-quadcopter-kit/
(ElectroHub kit parts purchased seperately)
ElectroHub plates (1) - $14 - http://store.flitetest.com/electrohub-plates-only/
Motor Mount Discs (4) - $24 - http://store.flitetest.com/simple-motor-mount-discs/
Anycopter Booms (2 pair) - $9 - http://store.flitetest.com/anycopter-booms-wood-arms/
M3x20mm Screws & nuts (2x 10-pack) - $9.98 - http://store.flitetest.com/m3-x-20mm-stainless-pack-button/
Landing Gear (4) - $12 - http://store.flitetest.com/simple-delrin-landing-gear/
Battery/Camera Mount (1) - $20 - http://store.flitetest.com/vibration-dampening-camera-mount-kit/
Subtotal - $88.98 individually, $53 as a kit
Electronics Kit (1) - $103 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/flite-test-electrohub-electronic-kit.html
(Electronics kit parts purchased seperately)
Flight Controller - Flip 1.5 w/case (1) - $25 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/flight-controllers/flip-mwc-flight-controller.html
ESCs - F-20A Fire Red series SimonK (4) - $32 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/sp...rmal-esc-with-rapidesc-fw-for-multirotor.html
Motor - Witespy Red Special (4) - $42 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/motors/witespy-red-special-motor-1000kv.html
Propellers - 9x4.5 MM (2 pair) (2) - $10 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/propellers/hq-prop-9x45-carbon-composite-prop.html
Power Harness - Male XT60 (1) - $2.50 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/xt60-female-plug-plus-xt60-12-awg.html
Subtotal - $111.50 individually, $103.00 as a kit
Radio
Transmitter & Receiver (Turnigy 9x) (1) - $59.99 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_2_v2_Firmware_.html
Batteries
Quadcopter Battery (2) - $17 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8932__Turnigy_2200mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html
Transmitter Battery (1) - $12.79 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=16529&aff=1195429
Battery Charger (1) - $12.35 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...act_2S_3S_Lipo_Charger_100_240v_US_Plug_.html
Battery Low Voltage Alarm (1) - $3.80 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...2_8S_Cell_Checker_with_Low_Voltage_Alarm.html
Subtotal - $45.94
Tools and Equipment for assembly
Heat Gun (1) - $9.99 - http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-watt-dual-temperature-heat-gun-572-1112-96289.html
Heat Shrink Tubing (1) - $3.99 - http://www.harborfreight.com/120-piece-heat-shrink-tubing-set-67530.html
Bullet Connectors (20 pair) (1) - $4.37 http://www.amazon.com/Generic-3-5mm...3181738&sr=8-1&keywords=3mm+bullet+connectors
Zip Ties (100) (1) - $2.00 - http://www.harborfreight.com/5-in-black-cable-ties-100-pc-69406.html
Subtotal - $20.35
Initial Total to achieve flight - $ 326.76 individually, $282.28 if frame and electronics purchased as kits
Support - Spare and Extra Parts
Propellers - 9x4.5 MM (4 pair) - $20 - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/propellers/hq-prop-9x45-carbon-composite-prop.html
Quadcopter Battery (2) - $17 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8932__Turnigy_2200mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html
Transmitter Battery (1) - $12.79 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=16529&aff=1195429
Subtotal - $49.79