Project 600-650 mm Quad

[NCFRC]

Mine runs 1400kv motors and swings 9x 4.7 props. It is not off the ground yet, but I have all on the electronics done. I just need to mount the last three motors and do wire management. Once that happens I''ll be ready for flight.

Yours , as in you have a Tarot ? Why 1400 motors ?

 

[GJH105775]

Mine as in Quadcopter, not a Tarrot frame I build mine out of aluminium.

Here is a picture of it.

 

[NCFRC]

Nothing wrong with that. It looks like a great project.

Glad to see you hardwiring your connections . I learn'd that over many years of RC.

Mine will take a while to build as we have a son in college.

As I stated earlier , I've got to get these Syma X5's learned 100% first.

I appreciate all your feedback as there is a ton of different builds out there.

 

[NCFRC]

What are you using for a flight controller board and radio ?

 

[GJH105775]

Just a KK2.1.5 and the cheap HK TR6-A.

 

[NCFRC]

Why does one need a power board ?

 

[GJH105775]

You don't, it is just makes getting power to all of your ESCs neater and easier. If you look at mine you'll see that I just soldered wires into a power distribution harness. in the end I may etch a one out of copper clad PCB. Some of the fancy ones will offer cleaner power (less fluctuation and less RFI/EMI) and even offer a step-down regulator for your FPV setup.

 

[NCFRC]

I just hope I didn't get over my head with this Tarot. ??

 

[NCFRC]

Just a KK2.1.5 and the cheap HK TR6-A.

I hear you there ,,,, many may laugh but thats the category I'm shopping in.

 

[NCFRC]

Thoughts on these ??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quadcopter-ESC-Brushless-4-x-25A-2s-3s-4s-3A-SBEC-Q-Brain-QBrain-Skywalker-USA/131142671989?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid=555012&algo=PW.MBE&ao=1&asc=28794&meid=cedbc6b56219470687c335691b27eccc&pid=100010&rk=2&rkt=24&sd=271758222382

Actually Hobby King has then for $37

 

[GJH105775]

Acts as a PBD and 4x25 amp ESCs. I almost bought one, but did not. Also in the third picture (below), it appears to be a Rx or MB. Any idea what it is. I guess it could be power for accessories, but that does not explain the white wire.

 

[NCFRC]

I'm sure most of you know this but I learned a lot.

 

[GJH105775]

There are some cool budget frames here. The prices vary, but you should at least give them a peek. If you can get free shipping all the better, because it could cut down your shipping from HK.

 

[NCFRC]

Some of those look like a pretty good deal

 

[GJH105775]

That is what I thought. If anything the shipping can't be any worse than Hobby King.

 

[GJH105775]

T know that you were looking for something a little bigger, but this is an example of what this seller makes. Maybe they'll have something bigger. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-250-II...pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item4864dfa0bb

 

[NCFRC]

I'm really leaning towards a Naza M flight controller.
If there's an area not to skimp on with this Tarot , I'd guess this would be it.
The Q Brain 25 seems to have good reviews also.

 

[NCFRC]

T know that you were looking for something a little bigger, but this is an example of what this seller makes. Maybe they'll have something bigger.



Bought something bigger ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I want to be able to see this thing ,,,, ha ha

 

[NCFRC]

I rec'd my Tarot 650 a few weeks ago but havn't even had time to open the box.

Crazy VT winter here with a ton of snow.

I'll probably start with a Q Brain 25x4 and some Tarot 700 kv motors