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The amperage of the ESCs doesn't matter to the controller or receiver. The best picture I've found of the controller is this: From that, it looks like the controller also does power distribution (tapping off for its own power). The blue connector goes to the battery (you'll probably need to...

I've found a driver to see the SimpleBGC controller, but haven't found a version of the PC utility that will read or program it without balking about old firmware, so my board is obviously loaded with something really old. How much do those torsional couplers weigh? I guess not much and there...

There aren't a lot of brands in 1.2GHz cir. pol. antennas. I just get what HobbyKing sells and try to find a spot with good reception where they won't get destroyed in a crash or flip. If you have an "old" TV -- one with a video in, try viewing the camera output on that, and don't hesitate to...

I think you decided to lean towards no soldering, so we covered what is needed from motors thru ESCs, PDB, power adapter and battery. XT-60 isn't common on enough batteries, so go ahead and get the battery you preferred with the 4mm bullet connector and then get the adapters (2 in a bag...

Wow! How odd! That looks like the same one I recently acquired, with hacked "SimpleBGC" firmware, and not a shred of documentation. Here's where I got mine: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GAY5YBU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It was recommended by Danny Choate at QuadLugs...

You haven't given us much to go on here. It's a good idea to include links to what you're looking at. I found the frame http://www.wtotoy.com/hj-6504-carbon-fiber-folding-four-axis-quadcopter-aircraft-frame-kit-en.html but at $78 it's pretty pricey for a 650 spider quad frame. WtoToys...

You're using that same 200mw 5.8GHz Boscam transmitter on all your board cameras? Have you looked at the video directly off the cameras using the supplied cables? CCD elements tend not to have amped up color like CMOS or others. I've found there is no substitute for good soldering gear in...

No, with no components in it to detect or hold altitude, any quad will tend to rise and fall. The Hubsan X4 is known as one of the better mini-quads but they all have limitations. Smaller batteries, and those with fewer "cells" deliver less consistent power. And with lighter quads, it takes...

Oh, and one last note: If you do get this thing flying, don't fly it over a field with kids playing on it, or over stands with people sitting in them. This has to weigh several pounds and it has the glide slope of a brick. If it malfunctions (as it did before), it's coming down and you won't...

It looks like you've got a KK2 controller there in the middle. I see the Plush ESCs and I have a set of those same motors. After owning them, I have decided to never buy anything using grub nuts again... EVER. Your friend found this in a tree without a receiver? I seriously doubt that! A...

I'm glad to hear the stability solution persists. Yes, a lot of the inexpensive foreign parts are not built to high tolerances or tested very thoroughly. Quite often it's something simple though, like a bad connection to power internally. That was the problem with my Boscam HD19. I had to...

Ok, then your motors and ESCs are fine -- both 3.5mm bullet. Go with a HobbyKing power distribution board, also with 3.5mm bullets http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=28255 and get a battery with an XT-60 connector, so it plugs into your power distribution board...

That would be my recommended adds to your list, yes, but you need to decide if "Plug & Play" is your goal. If so, you want to keep that in mind when choosing parts. You might be better off with the HobbyKing power distribution board (currently out of stock in US). But now looking at your...

I'm glad the wobble is at least tamed. This guy has explained FPV with Hero3 pretty well: Basically, you need to use or acquire the mini-USB-to-composite cable, because the USB connection on the GoPro Hero3 (and other models) integrates power in, data out, and composite video out. If your...

I know what you mean about "need to know". I get frustrated at people saying, "just do this". Uh, WHY? As you haul more weight in a larger battery, the flight time increase dwindles. It's like gaining range in a car by adding a 200 gallon gas tank, but your fuel economy goes to hell...

If you're gong to use a 3S lipo, go ahead and try 10" props, but if you can't touch the motors with your fingers after a flight, you're probably over-heating them. Getting lower kv motors with an appropriate 'S' lipo will ease that over-heating risk and give you more lifting headroom for cameras...

Since you're in New Jersey, and it gets cold there, you may want to think about a small quad that is suitable for indoors. Many can be flown using a Spectrum radio, so you practice with your radio too. If that sounds interesting, YouTube the channel for Flyin' Ryan. He does extensive reviews...

Normally, the max thrust of each motor is added up to give you your gross lift, but you're intended to hover at half throttle, so HALF the combined thrust of your motors/props is what your all-up weight should not exceed. If you have to go past half throttle to hover, your flight times and...

Yeah, at 5:42 is started to oscillate. Then it seemed to correct itself. Try reducing the gain as people have suggested. Apart from that descent issue, flight looks smooth. That 8000mah battery has to weigh in at 650g! If your issues persist you might try something around 5000mah. It's...

(that "bad" motor could be ok!) Normally you need to calibrate the ESCs. (Man did I go through this one!) Probably best to look for a guide on YouTube for your setup, but generally, you connect the ESCs directly to the receiver (not the controller). You REMOVE THE PROPS. Turn on your...