My first ever Quadcopter build, I chose the XBR220 for it's speed and durability. Just about to order now, looking for feedback on parts.
EDIT 12/15/15
I have completed the build now, I added a few things late in the game. One thing I needed but didn't have were some plain Jane soldering pins (both male double and female single) for connecting the Rx and the FC. And also the Flight Controller to an FTDI to USB board to program my ESC's and FC.
Also the PDB I chose was a very tight fit under this hood and didn't really benefit me that much over a cheap 5-6 dollar one that only does PDB.
I included a picture of my first draft prototype XBR GoPro/Xiaomi Yi Mount Hood, includes a flat spot on the roof matching the 30 degree angle of the FPV camera and a slot for a strap. I am looking forward to my maiden flight soon, I live in CO and it just snowed, it could be a few days.
EDIT 2/3/16
Upgraded my FPV Lens, 1.7mm. Also printed my custom designed TPU 1/4" lifted XBR hood, it has a 30 degree platform sized for a Xaiomi Yi/GoPro Camera and strap slot. Installed Male Servo for Timing Transponder for next race.
I won 3 out of 7 races at the first MultiGP event I attended, finished with the most points. I was no where near the fastest pilot but I placed the most/crashed the least. We raced the UTT2, Tsunami.
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Interesting controller. Are there any downsides to using an older version of the Naze32? It says rev. 3, and I think Naze is on rev. 6.
Good to see people putting many batteries and extra motors to get the real cost!
Really not sure what the difference is between the mini FC and full size naze? But I needed this one to conserve space on this frame/under the hood. And I added the spare parts and created this list so I could see the full cost, I am still considering adding some hardware/shrink wrap/other shit I know I will need. (Glad you can benefit as well)
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You are absolutely right, I now have a FTDI to USB card on order. I'll add it to the Misc Parts. Luckily I had a friend who helped me out with getting it flashed and setup correctly.