Simple Chimp

By RD5 on Aug 19, 2018

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Chimp frame, GepRC version (4mm)
Unbreakable so far; really happy with it. Comes with a ledboard and capacitor

AIO
Clean build with the HGLRC AlO all-in-one F4 board.
It has an fc, pdb, osd, and switchable vtx on board. Mmcx connector, led-indicator lights, buzzer port, betaflight compatible, also to program the osd. Great board, can't recommend it enough. Unbeatable for the price imho.

Cam
Camera is the original Runcam Eagle in black, was expensive back then, but worth it. It turned out very black, so decided to give the props a weird colour. The gopro session is really difficult to mount on it, because the strap would go over the lens. You'd need some kind of strap plate like this 3Dprint on thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2554091 That design looks a bit flimsy, so I'm hoping me or someone els has the time to design a better, more snug fitting one. Let me know if you do!

Controlling
I fly it with the Turnigy Evo controller, too bad this receiver for it doesn't have rssi (technically possible, but a wiring nightmare)
Flies good with stock PID's, but still needs to be tuned properly.

Next
Net step is to minimize the antenna, and safeguard the ESC's better (one started smoking on contact with the frma through the mesh cover, but turned out ok later. Needs some electrical tape on the arms)

Weight: 283gr (+gopro it's 374gr)
AUW: 441gr (+4s battery)
AUW: 532gr (+4s battery +gopro)

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Part List

Frame

Mini 210mm 210 Cross Racing Quadcopter pure Carbon Fiber Frame + Chimp LED Board Light Lamp Spare Part for GEP-TX QAV-X
Aliexpress.com
$16.81

Flight Controller

HGLRC F4 V5PRO Flight Controller 5.8G 40CH 0/25/200/600mW Switchable VTX w/ 5V BEC OSD PDB RC Drone (17 builds)
Banggood.com
$59.99

ESCs

Hot New 4PCS Racerstar RS30A Lite 30A Blheli_S BB1 2-4S Brushless ESC For FPV Racer
Aliexpress.com
$32.99

Motors

4 x Foxeer XAT600M 5~22V 26x26mm Sony 6... (2 builds)
Hifpv.com
$67.96

Propellers

CA$9.99 10% 10 Pairs Kingkong / LDARC 5040 5x4x3 3-Blade Single Color CW CCW Propellers for Racing Drone RC Parts from Toys (79 builds)
Banggood.com
$7.30

FPV Camera

RunCam Eagle 2 800TVL CMOS 2.1mm/2.5mm 4:3/16:9 NTSC/PAL Switchable Super WDR FPV Camera Low Latency (98 builds)
Banggood.com
$39.99

Antenna

5.8GHz Pagoda pagoda-2 FPV Antenna / Fatshark ImmersionRC Antena SpiroNet 5.8 GHz Micro lollipop Antena SMA RP-SMA 1Piece
Aliexpress.com
See Site

Receiver

Mini Flit10 2.4G 10CH Micro Telemetry Flysky Compatible Ibus RC Receiver for FS-I6X FS-i6S Turnigy Evolution RC FPV Racing Drone
Aliexpress.com
$11.70

Batteries

AHTECH SKYLINE 14.8V 1300mAh 4S1P 60C-120C Lipo Battery XT60 Plug
Banggood.com
$21.89

HD Camera

GoPro Session (62 builds)
Getfpv.com
$149.99

Misc Parts

M5 Titanium gray The flange nut/Imported aluminum ended locknut / lock / slip / retaining
Aliexpress.com
$9.62

Misc Parts

4 PCS Realacc M3*7+4.5 Flight Controller Anti-Vibration Fixed Screws for RC Drone FPV Racing (49 builds)
Banggood.com
$3.82

Misc Parts

5V Active Buzzer Alarm Beeper With Cable for FPV Racer Quadcopter Drone DIY (20 builds)
Banggood.com
$1.99

Misc Parts

4 Pcs Rubber Motor Spacer Damper Vibration Dampping Soft Mounting Motor Plate motor shock pad for FPV 22/23 series motor
Aliexpress.com
$1.40

Misc Parts

2200UF 25V & 470UF 16V Electrolytic Capacitor For Brushless ESC RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor (2 builds)
Banggood.com
$1.00
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