First build, parts selected, feedback please

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Pawlik

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Building my first quad, and I finally have everything selected (I think). One thing I'm not clear on is if I need BEC or any line filters.

I know that the RotorGeek 2350kv motors probably aren't right for this build, I had selected them first when I was planning a 330mm frame. Can't find a 330mm frame that's not an X, and not plastic, so I've opted for the QAV400 frame from Lumeniere.

So here is my parts list. With everything here it's about a $1000 build. Phew!

Am I painting myself into any corners?

Frame
Lumenier QAV400 G10 arms http://www.getfpv.com/qav400-frame-g10.html

Flight control
SP Racing F3 EVO http://www.getfpv.com/sp-racing-f3-evo-flight-controller.html
SP Racing F3 Deluxe with GPS: http://www.hobbywow.com/en-sp-racing-f3-flight-controller-deluxe-with-neo-7n-gps-p239673.htm

OSD
Lumenier DLUX OSD http://www.getfpv.com/lumenier-dlux-osd-on-screen-display.html

GPS
Holybro Ublox NEO-M8N http://www.getfpv.com/holybro-ublox-neo-m8n-gps-module.html
EDIT 3/20 2:51pm Eastern: Thanks to RENOV8R for pointing out this Holybro isn't compatible with the SP Racing F3 Evo. He found a link (posted below) to a combo with the FC and GPS together, which I updated above.

PDB
Built into frame

Power filter
DO I NEED THIS?!

ESC
Lumenier 30A ESC w/autoshot http://www.getfpv.com/lumenier-30-amp-esc-w-simonk-autoshot-firmware.html

Motors
Rotorgeeks 7075 Series RG 2206-2350 Bullet http://rotorgeeks.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=565&search=2206+2350

Propellers
Rotorgeeks HQ HQ 5x4.5 bull http://rotorgeeks.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=228

Transmitter
FrSky Taranis X9D http://www.getfpv.com/frsky-taranis...nUXyjxCOuUGUi_h9LROekH0UZGk1D7yprAxoC9NHw_wcB

Flight antennae
IBCrazy BluBeam 90 degree SMA http://www.getfpv.com/fpv/antennas/2-4ghz-blubeam-whip-with-90-degree-sma.html

Camera
Team BlackSheep ZeroZeroFPV http://www.getfpv.com/fpv/cameras/tbs-zerozerofpv-camera.html

Video Tx
Lumenier TX5G6 600mW http://www.getfpv.com/fpv/video-tra...6-mini-600mw-5-8ghz-32ch-fpv-transmitter.html

Video Rx
Built into goggles

Video antennae
Aomway 5.8GHz set http://www.getfpv.com/fpv/antennas/aomway-5-8ghz-4-leaf-clover-antenna-set-for-tx-rx-sma-lhcp.html

Goggles
Quanum Cyclops https://hobbyking.com/en_us/quanum-cyclops-fpv-goggles.html

Battery
Lumenier 4200mAh 4s 35c http://www.getfpv.com/batteries/flight-packs/lumenier-4200mah-4s-35c-lipo-battery.html
 
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The Ublox module isn't compatible with the SP Racing F3, it's for APM based FCs like the Pixhawk, Pixfalcon, etc. For a build this size and being your first build, personally I'd go with a GPS flight Controller - specifically the Naza-M V2. They're selling for pretty cheap now.
 
RENOV8R said:
The Ublox module isn't compatible with the SP Racing F3, it's for APM based FCs like the Pixhawk, Pixfalcon, etc. For a build this size and being your first build, personally I'd go with a GPS flight Controller - specifically the Naza-M V2. They're selling for pretty cheap now.
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What FC software does that run? I can't find it listed online. I planned to use Cleanflight. Is it a proprietary DJI FC?
 
I'm just saying that particular unit isn't compatible. If you go to the Painless 360 series on the SP Racing F3 EVO, video #6 of the series shows the GPS setup
 
Still confused. In that video he uses a Ublox 8 GPS module. Isn't that the same as what I selected? I think my problem is I don't know much about GPS modules or what the codes mean.
 
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