XBR220

By MattS on Nov 10, 2016

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280 grams (without battery) and MTM measurement of 220mm the XBR is capable of running 6" props. I keep rebuilding this quad (think I'm in my 4th version??). Previously used some F60 2450kvs, but they were transferred over to the Hyphy (got another set coming!). I printed the MRM hood, available via Thingiverse - see below link - I'm really liking this hood! Makes this frame much easier to build! I modded the hood to incorporate the VTX inside the hood and still allow to change the channels.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1727955

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Part List

Frame

XBR220 Carbon Fiber Frame
Blackboltdesign.com
$79.95

Flight Controller

X-Racer F303 Flight Controller (44 builds)
Fpvmodel.com
$28.19

ESCs

4 x 30A Cicada ESC BLHELI_S (MUILTSHOT) (16 builds)
Readytoflyquads.com
$52.00

Motors

4 x ZMX Fusion X20 2205-2522KV (7 builds)
Silver-drone.com
$63.96

FPV Camera

Foxeer HS1177 - NTSC, 2.1 lens, IR Block, Top Connector - Black
Readymaderc.com
$39.99

FPV Transmitter

FX799T 200mW Video transmitter - SMA (13 builds)
Rotorgeeks.com
$33.00

Receiver

RC Receivers (5 builds)
Quadrocopter.com
$164.99

Batteries

Bonka Power 1300mAh 4s 75/150C XT-60 (23 builds)
Bonkausa.com
$29.99

Power Distribution

RTF V5.0 Power HUB&BEC 5V 12V (30 builds)
Readytoflyquads.com
$2.25

Radio

DX6 6-Channel DSMX Transmitter Gen 3 with AR6600T (SPM6755)
Horizonhobby.com
$259.99

Goggles

FATSHARK HDO FPV GOGGLES (137 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$399.00

HD Camera

GoPro HERO5 Session (6 builds)
Bhphotovideo.com
See Site

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module (179 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$149.99

Radio Module

TBS Crossfire Transmitter
Fpvheadquarters.com
$208.95

Battery Charger

2 x ISDT Q6 Pro BattGo 300W 14A Battery Balance Charger (62 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$119.98

Soldering Iron

TS100 Portable Programmable Smart Soldering Iron (264 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$58.99

Backpack

Lowepro QuadGuard BP X3 - Drone Backpack for 4 FPV Quad Racing Drones and 15" Laptop w/Exterior Mounts (Black) (24 builds)
Amazon.com
$286.00
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Discussion

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Brandon_DS   Apr 10, 2016  

I'm probobly going to get the xracer for my fc but I'm not 100 on how to connect my spektrum sat reciver. Did you just solder to the 3 inside pins of the dsm section? Left to right (power, ground, signal?)

MattS   Apr 10, 2016 

Depends on which direction your facing :) Take a look at the Fpvmodel page - it provides a wiring diagram. I've had really good luck with the board.

http://www.fpvmodel.com/***pre-order***-x-racer-f303-flight-controller-v2_g1106.html

Whiffles   Feb 05, 2016  

Nice dome, is that 3D printed?

MattS   Feb 06, 2016 

Yes, the hood was printed by a friend in ABS. I lightly sanded then applied several VERY thin coats of acetone (inside and out) - painted it with grey acrylic.

Whiffles   Feb 06, 2016 

Good job!

MattS   Feb 04, 2016  

I was able to source a lot of the above parts for much cheaper - this did not cost me $400!

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