my first self build quad

[Slurm]

Just test flew my new quad, 2 seconds of flight as was inside, but finally got all the channels sorted.

for those interested my parts list were:-

• QAV copy type carbon frame
• EMAX 1806 motors
• mystery 12a ESC
• KK2 mini board
• 1500 lipo

and

• FS R6 receiver that came with:-
• FS T6 transmitter

still to do:-

• solder the ESC wires to the motors, not done yet due to checking the spin of motors
• add the red rear LED boards, not sure on one or 2 yet
• add white pair of front headlights (cree)
• Tidy the wiring

And maybe next some FPV - not sure if and what just yet.

Heres a pic:-



Thanks

 

[holtneil]

Hi mate and welcome nice quad for first build , 1 question why are the power leads so long cant you put battery other way round shorten lead ( less weight ) and less resistance in the wire , this is important if going FPV later , if it was me I would put ziptie across the frame spacers just behind the FCB and pop the battery inside the frame this will balance the quad better when the FPV system is fitted , she looks fast mate good job

 

[Slurm]

Hi mate and welcome nice quad for first build , 1 question why are the power leads so long cant you put battery other way round shorten lead ( less weight ) and less resistance in the wire , this is important if going FPV later , if it was me I would put ziptie across the frame spacers just behind the FCB and pop the battery inside the frame this will balance the quad better when the FPV system is fitted , she looks fast mate good job

Since that pic I have shortened the motor and battery wires. Still more to do. I have also added an red led bar to the rear.

Headlight is still on a slow boat from China.
I will play with battery placement. Thx for suggestion.

 

[holtneil]

Hi mate she look really good ,Why I say get battery in side is wind resistance being stuck on top and in a crash the battery can get so badly damaged they catch on fire and trust me you wont get near the quad if that happens

 

[Slurm]

Cool pyrotechnics

It's in this position for testing.

I just gave it a 2nd flight, broke 3 props and found I need to do the esc calibration. I was the best at cartwheeling through the mud

 

[holtneil]

Hi mate dont rush your get it right and it will fly really well