First post, first build. zabo 250

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rich martin

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good morning everyone.

Fancied getting myself a quad after stumbling upon some racing videos.

I don't have any experience so wanted to start out cheap To learn on so bought a zmr/emax combo off eBay.

Whilst searching YouTube for build videos, I came across the zabo 250 and really liked the look of the frame and how all the wiring is intergrated into the frame.

I decide to buy this frame and use the emax parts and cc3d board from the zmr kit.

Anyhow, both kits arrived yesterday so cracked on with the build.

Here's a bit of a progress log.





Upon first inspection, the frame is really impressive, the carbon looks like good stuff and everything is cut very cleanly.




Here you can see that I've soldered my escs to the broad and the arms, making sure I crossed the wires on two of them. This is also the stage when I noticed the first hiccup.
The zabo frame is advertised as suitable for 3100 kv and 2300 kv motors but my emax 2300kv motors screw holes don't line up. No biggie as I'll just fix that with my dremel.



The rest of the frames goes together lovely until I notice the second hiccup....




As you can see, the cc3d I got for the zmr has top pins which would have been fine on that frame but this zabo one is a bit slimmer. Oh well, off to eBay to order one with side pins.

All in all, I'm really enjoying building this despite the little niggles. I've spent an unnecessary extra £50 odd quid but hopefully I'll be able to make that back selling all the left over parts.

Sorry for the über long first post
 
It's a valid point but even without the box, I'd need to use stand offs so same problem.
I've ordered a new cc3d as if like to keep it all nice and tidy.
 
Got the motors on today. Had to take the holes quite close to the edge so I cut disks out of delrin to give the motors a bit of protection.

Just need and battery, transmitter and receiver now. Any suggestions for a decor t cheap set up?




 
You can always solder new pins for what you want, or just direct solder wires on. You definately want to insulate those solder joints from the motors, if something shorts them, a short on 3 phase can be n
 
The motors are 2300kv. I think the frame would suit the 3100kv motors better size wise.
The cc3d is the original one, just waiting for the new one with side pins to arrive before I disconnect it.

I'll be covering My sloppy soldering on the arms with a bit of hot glue, just want to check it all works first.
 
Wow! I really like that frame. that body could be painted very nicely! Would love to see this in action!
 
Hi guys.

I received the new cc3d so it's now all together properly.

Just need to get a battery and radio now. Can't wait to try it out but I'm sure I'll be needing some advice



 
My kit has finally arrived! Can't blame Zabo it has been sitting in Heathrow for over two weeks. The kit looks great and all of the supplied parts look good. I ordered the complete kit including FPV so am not expecting any surprises unless my receiver is the issue.
Hopefully I will be able to start tomorrow and let you know how it goes.
 
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