New Build down but I want to clear up some items

[Marcus Mckay]

Okay guys new to the quad thing and like usual I jump head first ( with ton of reading ) . I got the balancing act in terms of parts ( just to work on the flying lol) I purchase a syma x5c to knock about works like a charm. Upgraded the motors , battery and transmitting range. Now I want to play with the big boys , this FPV racing quad is tickling me in funny places lol. Reminds me of a good video game (uncharted) , spaghetti western (fist full of dollars) and my Lego set as a child .. . Its been a while since I got that feeling ( missing my black bombshell ( car ) ) family life kicked in and is work , dad and husband roles for me these days .. Any ways here is the build let me know what you thing and what is over kill.
Naze32 Protective Acrylic Case
*HD 700TVL Sony CCD OSD D-WDR Mini CCTV PCB FPV Tiny Wide Angle Camera 2.1mm Lens
*OSDoge OSD for the Naze32
*FrSky Taranis X9D Plus 2.4GHz ACCSTRadio & X8R Combo (Mode 2)
*MultiStar Race Spec 4S 1400mAh 40-80CMulti-Rotor Lipo Pack For FPV Minis
*Gemfan 5x4.5 Carbon Nylon Propeller - 2 Blade (Set of 4 - Black)
*Lumenier TX5G6 Mini 600mW 5.8GHz 32CH FPV Transmitter
*IBCrazy 5.8 GHz Bluebeam Ultra Antenna Set ( may use a cheaper version)
*Skyzone FPV Goggles 5.8GHz Dual Diversity 32CHReceiver With Head-Tracker (V2)
*QAV250 G10 Mini FPV Quadcopter
*QAV250 Angled Motor Mount Extensions
*FXC2206-11 2350kv
*Lumenier 12 amp ESC w/ SimonK AutoShot (2-4s N-FET) (NOT SURE THINKING OF 15AMP)
*Full Naze32 Flight Controller (Straight + Right Angle)

The problem I am having would be the ESC. As Iam not getting the prop sheet with the Lumenier FXC2206-11 2350kv I don't quite full know there rating, but put that power on a 5045 prop its going to draw current like crazy ( reason for the s4 battery ) so my question is
1) should I use a 15AMP ESC or 12 AMP ESC ?
2) battery chargers im getting little info on it where can I get one ?
3) What is overkill and where can I trim FC, Transmitters , Goggles etc.?

 

[DJIdude]

(1) I would go with the 15A ESCs, as that will allow for more expandability, say, if you wanted to upgrade your motors in the future. (Always make sure that they are SimonK flashed).
(2) Buy a SkyRC iMax balance charger/discharger at this link: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...scharger_1_6_Cells_GENUINE_US_Warehouse_.html (NOTE: If you buy from anywhere else, watch out for fakes and clones, as this is the most commonly cloned balance charger. Make sure it says SkyRC on the bottom left corner of the unit).
(3) -
I would personally buy the OpenPilot CC3D FC board instead of the Naze32, as it has a GUI on the computer to program it with. It also has a setup wizard which makes things very easy and smooth. (It does have a lot of advanced features). Trims for the transmitters and goggles should be preset, but for customization, a lot of them will let you sync them with the computer. Some will also have buttons on the actual units too. Whatever gear you buy, a simple Google search should tell you how to trim it. As

As for overkill, I'd say the FrSky Taranis X9D Plus is way more controller than you'd ever use with your current build. I'd highly recommend the Fly Sky FS-T6 remote and receiver combo instead of the Taranis. And for less than $60, I'd say it's an unbeatable controller. The Fly Sky can be found here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201338856259?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT.
The FPV goggles seem to be overkill as well, and instead of the Skyzone, I'd recommend the Fat Shark Teleporter V4. It can be found here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spektrum-Fa...779?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4628fc43c3. For the frame, I'd actually recommend getting one of the Luminier clones instead, as they are cheaper, and appear to be built about the same. They are also mad of carbon fiber, and are very strong as well. As for the FPV transmitter, I'd go with something like the Boscam transmitter here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TS5823-BosC...172?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43cbfa6b64.

Overall, I'd say you did good choosing the components, however, some are (like you said) a little bit overkill for the other components.

Just keep in mind that all of this is just my personal opinion, and that I'm not a professional. Hope this was helpful, and good luck building!

My motto:
"If you think you don't need a new drone, think again!" (You can't have too many drones)!