ImpulseRC Helix ZX5 Racing Spec By Phaser FPV

By phaserfpv on Mar 23, 2018

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This iks quite a unique helix because of some of the components. As I have 8 helixes I thought I would shed some light on some of the changes.

First of all, don't get me wrong, the HELIx is a bloody great racing quad.

However the VTX has a somewhat flaw, it cant take really big hits or the connector breaks off the VTX. I soldered antennas directly to the boards for a while but signal was never the same.

I then changed to a Matek VTX and ran the HD pod so it fits. Another option is running the Unify NANO and you might be able to get it in the race pod.

I then can use Smart Audio to change channels of the VTX with my Taranis.

The antenna is also quite greate, it can be mounted on an arm or at the top like in this picture.

The 3rd upg;rade is the Preadtor camera. Generally only the HS1177 cam fits however its quite dated now. I made this video on how to fit the Predator in the HD pod here -

Any questions let me know!

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Part List

Frame

ImpulseRC Helix Zx5 FPV Racing Frame (3 builds)
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Flight Controller

ImpulseRC Helix Flight Controller PDB F3 Board
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ESCs

4 x Spedix ES30 V2 HV 2-6s 30amp ESC Dshot BLHELI_S SPX-71028 (154 builds)
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Motors

BrotherHobby Tornado T2 2206 2300kv / 2600kv Motor (2 builds)
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Propellers

Dal Prop Cyclone T5046C PRO Propellers CW/CCW 1 Pack (4 Pieces) (391 builds)
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FPV Camera

Matek Video Transmitter VTX-HV (9 builds)
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FPV Transmitter

Matek Video Transmitter VTX-HV (9 builds)
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Antenna

TRUERC AXII 5.8Ghz (Side Feed) - Great For Wings! (5 builds)
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Receiver

FrSky R-XSR 2.4GHz 16CH ACCST Micro Receiver w/ S-Bus & CPPM (937 builds)
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Batteries

Tattu R-Line 2.0 1550mAh 100C 4S1P High Voltage Lipo Battery Pack with XT60 Plug (5 builds)
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Radio

Jumper T16 Pro v2 Hall Sensor and USB C Open TX Radio Transmitter - EOL (15 builds)
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Goggles

Fatshark Dominator HDO2.1 FPV Goggles (New Optics and bottom shells) (71 builds)
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HD Camera

GoPro Hero7 Black Video Camera GPCHDHX-701 (102 builds)
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HD Camera

GoPro Hero5 Session Waterproof 4K Video Camera (303 builds)
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HD Camera

GoPro HERO4 Session Video Camera GPCHDHS-102 (42 builds)
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Radio Module

TBS Crossfire Long Range Tx (3 builds)
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Soldering Iron

Miniware TS100 Soldering Iron with B2 Tip TS100-B2 (Includes XT60 Cable)
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Tools

Hex Screw Driver Tool Kit
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