Some general design questions for a second quadcopter

[Alex Kropp]

Hello
I'm trying to make a quad but I'm just starting to get into this as a hobby and the more research I do the more daunting of a task this all becomes. From selecting ESCs that work with motors, and motors that have enough thrust to lift all the junk that needs to be on a quad. I'm getting very confused.

So my questions are...
First: Is there any easy way to get started choosing electronics apart from buying a ready to fly kit or going off of other peoples suggestions?
Second: How should I begin choosing. Is it based on weight or should I be designing based off of a certain size prop?
Third: My ultimate goal is to make a quad that has a 3 cell battery but I'm currently designing it to be a 450 size is this possible? Any suggestions on motors and ESCs?

Thanks a lot for looking at this and any help is greatly appreciated!
Sorry if this isn't formatted right or anything.

 

[RENOV8R]

Just shop around for frames. They usually give recommended motor, prop size etc.

If you notice on this one, (don't buy it, it's crap haha) you can use 3S
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...opter_Frame_480mm_Integrated_PCB_Version.html

 

[GJH105775]

Take a look at this tool, I think you will find that it is something close to what you are looking for.

 

[RENOV8R]

Great app. Just punched in the parts for my build and came up with 5X thrust to weight and 21 minutes mixed flight time. Kind of surprised, I thought 10 minutes max

 

[tylorwashere]

Take a look at this tool, I think you will find that it is something close to what you are looking for.

That tool is amazing