New Drone Build! Any Help?

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Carter7868

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So this is my first time making a drone and I have decided to use an online tutorial. I would just like to know if anyone has any suggestions on the parts or if any of the parts won't work together.

Frame: I am 3D printing a Quadcopter frame
FC: AfroFlight Naze32 Rev5
PDB:CC3D NAZE32 F3 Power Distribution Board
ESC: HobbyKing Hall Cherokee Glider 1700mm - 30A ESC
Motors: RACERSTAR BR2208 1400KV 2-4S BRUSHLESS MOTOR
Transmitter/Receiver: FlySky fs i6
Battery: ZIPPY Flightmax 3000mAh 3S1P 20C
Props: Self Tightening Propeller 7039 Red (CW/CCW) (2pcs)

FPV:
Camera: GoPro Hero 3+
Transmitter: Eachine Light 5.8G 250mW VTX Transmitter For Gopro 3 3+ 4 Camera
Goggles/Screen: I'll probably just use my laptop or a screen
Antenna: Anbee 5.8Ghz Circular Polarized Clover Leaf Antenna
Receiver: BOSCAM RC805 5.8G 8 Channel Audio Video Wireless Receiver

So if anyone has any suggestions or knows of any parts that won't work together feel free to tell me!
Thanks, Carter
 
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GlassKnees

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Any idea what everything weighs? The full up weight (including battery) will help determine if you have selected motors with sufficient power.

If you're using a GoPro camera, bear in mind that there is latency - I'd recommend a CCD camera. Check this out: https://oscarliang.com/best-fpv-camera-quadcopter/

I would recommend against using a laptop if you're going to fly outdoors unless you put a sun screen on it.
 
GJH105775

GJH105775

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I'd suggest getting a board cam as well and feeding it to a screen or cheap set of goggles. The runcam is going to have a little latency, and I'm uncertain on how you will get the signal from the receiver to the laptop without some sort of high latency USB to composite adapter. The GoPro has the ability to stream to your laptop without an external transmitter or receiver, however the range is low and the latency is high (short unreliable range and laggy video).

I'd suggest some BLheli ESCs that support 3-4S rather than the one listed.
 
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Carter7868

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Ok so here is the updated part list:

Frame: I am 3D printing a Quadcopter frame
FC: F3 Flight Controller Acro 6 DOF/Deluxe 10 DOF for Multirotor Racing
PDB: CC3D NAZE32 F3 Power Distribution Board
ESC: Racerstar RS30A Lites 30A Blheli_S 16.5 BB2 2-4S Brushless ESC Support Dshot600 for FPV Racer
Motors: RACERSTAR BR2208 1400KV 2-4S BRUSHLESS MOTOR
Transmitter/Receiver: FlySky fs i6
Battery: ZIPPY Flightmax 3000mAh 3S1P 20C
Props: Self Tightening Propeller 7039 Red (CW/CCW) (2pcs)
Camera: GoProHero 3+ (This is just for videoing, not FPV)

FPV:
fpv Camera: Quanum ELITE QB58 TX CAMERA COMBO Micro Cam VTX 25mW 40CH 5.8GHz (NTSC)
Goggles/Screen: I'll probably just use a screen
Receiver: BOSCAM RC805 5.8G 8 Channel Audio Video Wireless Receiver

I can't get the full weight of the drone yet because I have not printed the drone Frame yet, But the weight of everything except the frame is: 570.2g
Thanks for all the help you guys have given so far!
Side Note: If anyone Knows of a cheaper controller that would be awesome too!
 
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Carter7868

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I think ill stick to the FlySky fs i6 Since it's a little cheaper.
Also, does anyone know of a good screen that's not super expensive?
 
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Carter7868

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I'm having trouble finding the measurements for mounting my motors does anyone think they can help?
RACERSTAR BR2208 1400KV 2-4S BRUSHLESS MOTOR
 
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