RDQ 182

By dronimo on Sep 16, 2016

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My first build using the new RDQ 182 frame from RaceDayQuads.com - 4mm base plate, simple design, lifetime warranty.

Highlights:

  • Direct soldered most components using a "hinged" approach. I can tear this thing down to the base plate in literally 3 minutes. I think I'm going to do this on all of my builds.
  • FPV transmitter and antenna are mounted to the bottom of the base plate. This was my first build using this technique and I was skeptical about reception and durability - 2 months in and I haven't had problems with either. In fact, the antenna mounted this way is MUCH more durable.
  • Speaking of the antenna, I'm using a cheap AOMWAY 5.8Ghz RHCP antenna with a few personal modifications. I've dipped the antenna in a 30-minute epoxy to give it some reinforcement and then coated it with several layers of Plasti-dip. This things is now virtually indestructible.

Other notes:
I had some issues with the uber-sensitive MPU9250 gyros on the SPRacing F3 EVO flight controller. You must soft-mount this FC, otherwise you will get wicked yaw jumps. It's something to look out for if you decide to use this FC. My soft-mount design uses 3mm silicon gaskets that sandwich the FC and 5mm nylon washers to prevent the gaskets from "squishing out" when you tighten down the frame standoffs.

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