Martian II - Budget Build

By Kbobiles on Jan 09, 2017

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This is my first build, but definitely not my last. This is meant to be a low cost budget build to help me learn the basics. I went with a 180mm size frame for a 4in prop build. The installed Naze32 Rev6 flight controller is pre-flashed with CleanFlight, which I will be using to understand flight tuning. Since it's my first build, I soldered the supplied 90 degree pins on the flight controller because I was afraid to cut my ESC signal wires too short. Moving forward, I'll direct solder all wires to the board.

Tip: I used extra zip ties to create a channel on the top plate to prevent the battery strap from sliding all over the place.

Tune in, as there will be more builds to come.

Cheers!

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