First Build - FPV Quad 250 Class - Items List

[quadbuild]

Hello,

I am wondering if any of you very knowledgable people out there would kindly spare the time to provide comment on my items list for my build. I am a total newcomer to building quads, but comfortable with my flying ability on several ready-to-fly models.

I have prepared the items list below and am seeking advice on whether this can be built and flown, and I would greatly appreciate any feedback that anyone is able to offer. It will take quite some time between order and delivery, I am told, so I would like to keep it to a single order. Have I forgotten anything? Made any bad decisions?

I have a soldering iron and bulk cable ties already. Will i need to buy any mounting bolts separately?

Thank you!


Items list:

Radio: Turnigy 9XR PRO Radio Transmitter Mode 2 (without module) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...Radio_Transmitter_Mode_2_without_module_.html


Radio battery: Turnigy 9XR Safety Protected 11.1v (3s) 2200mAh 1.5C Transmitter Pack - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...ack_AU_Warehouse_.html?strSearch=turnigy 1.5c


Transmitter module: OrangeRX DSMX/DSM2/Devo 2.4GHz Selectable Transmitter Module (JR/Turnigy Compatible) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...ransmitter_Module_JR_Turnigy_Compatible_.html


Receiver: OrangeRx R615X DSM2/DSMX Compatible 6Ch 2.4GHz Receiver w/CPPM - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...MX_Compatible_6Ch_2_4GHz_Receiver_w_CPPM.html


Frame: H-King Color 250 Class FPV Racer Quadcopter Frame (Black) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._Class_FPV_Racer_Quadcopter_Frame_Black_.html


Spare lower frame: HobbyKing™ Color 250 Lower Main Frame (Black) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...g_8482_Color_250_Lower_Main_Frame_Black_.html


Motors (set of four): Multistar Elite 2204-2300KV Set Of 4 CW/CCW (2/CCW 2/C - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._CCW_2_CW_.html?strSearch=multistar elite 22W)


ESC x 4: Afro ESC 12Amp Ultra Lite Multi-rotor Motor Speed Controller (SimonK Firmware) Version 3 - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...eed_Controller_SimonK_Firmware_Version_3.html


Flight controller: Openpilot CC3D Flight Controller With Cable Set Fully Authorized - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...ntroller_With_Cable_Set_Fully_Authorized.html


Propellers: Gemfan 5030 Multirotor ABS Propellers Bulk Pack (10 Pairs) CW CCW (Black) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...pellers_Bulk_Pack_10_Pairs_CW_CCW_Black_.html


Battery: Turnigy nano-tech 2200mah 3S 35~70C Lipo Pack (AU Warehouse) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...ack_AU_Warehouse_.html?strSearch=turnigy nano


Battery connector: XT60 Male w/ 12AWG Silicon Wire 10cm (5pcs/bag) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__10254__XT60_Male_w_12AWG_Silicon_Wire_10cm_5pcs_bag_.html


Battery alarm: HobbyKing™ Lipoly Low Voltage Alarm (2s~6s) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...ing_8482_Lipoly_Low_Voltage_Alarm_2s_6s_.html


Connectors (motor-esc): 2mm Gold Connectors 10 pairs (20pc) (AU Warehouse) - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...d_Connectors_10_pairs_20pc_AU_Warehouse_.html


FPV Set: FatShark PredatorV2 RTF FPV Headset System w/Camera and 5.8G TX - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._FPV_Headset_System_w_Camera_and_5_8G_TX.html


Battery charger: IMAX B6AC V2 Professional Balance Charger/Discharger - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._Professional_Balance_Charger_Discharger.html


Tape: Peel-N-Stick Foam Double Sided Tape 10x5inch 4mm Thick - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...oam_Double_Sided_Tape_10x5inch_4mm_Thick.html

 

[GJH105775]

Hey, welcome to the forum.

• You have two receivers, either will work, get the one that supports PPM (also called CPPM).
• I would suggest you get 15a (or these if you think you might go with 4S at some point) ESCs, because your motors draw approximately 12 amps max, and the ESCs will last longer to have a little bit of over head.

 

[quadbuild]

Thank you @GJH105775

So the OrangeRx R615X DSM2/DSMX Compatible 6Ch 2.4GHz Receiver w/CPPM on my list will do nicely then. Great!

Thanks for the advice on the ESCs also. I will go with a 15A alternative, so there is a little more headroom with the motors' power draw. I notice neitehr of the ESCs you linked specify that they have been flashed with SimonK firmware. I understand that this can be done later, with the right USB programming tool, but it is worth just sourcing already-SimonK-flashed ESCs for my first build?

The Predator V2 setup reads pretty well in general, and I have also watched YouTube reviews. Can anyone tell me whether it is a huge disadvantage flying with 25-degree FOV as opposed the the 32-degree offered by more expensive goggles? Then there is the head-tilt feature, which the Predator V2 does not offer...is there anyone that would recommend that a first-time builder integrate a head-tilt system, or is this something I would be best placed to tacked a year or so down the line?

Cheers!

 

[GJH105775]

Thank you @GJH105775

So the OrangeRx R615X DSM2/DSMX Compatible 6Ch 2.4GHz Receiver w/CPPM on my list will do nicely then. Great!

Thanks for the advice on the ESCs also. I will go with a 15A alternative, so there is a little more headroom with the motors' power draw. I notice neitehr of the ESCs you linked specify that they have been flashed with SimonK firmware. I understand that this can be done later, with the right USB programming tool, but it is worth just sourcing already-SimonK-flashed ESCs for my first build?

The Predator V2 setup reads pretty well in general, and I have also watched YouTube reviews. Can anyone tell me whether it is a huge disadvantage flying with 25-degree FOV as opposed the the 32-degree offered by more expensive goggles? Then there is the head-tilt feature, which the Predator V2 does not offer...is there anyone that would recommend that a first-time builder integrate a head-tilt system, or is this something I would be best placed to tacked a year or so down the line?

Cheers!

Honestly 25 degrees vs 32 degrees FOV is all up to the user's opinion, the 25 may make OSD look neater, but if you get used to one the other will feel weird.


I would suggest you really stay away from a head tracker this early on as learning to fly may be hard enough without the quad's tilt changing relative to you hahaha.

 

[quadbuild]

Cheers @GJH105775

Haha, I thought that might be the case!