My first frame was a Usmile 102mm frame that came with a lot of really great recommendations for motors and props that led me to a fun series of quads. I had been thinking of trying out a Y4 configuration when Usmile came out with theirs, so a happy coincidence.
The camera holders that came with the frame have been replaced with new holders have 3 holes to keep the camera at the desired angle versus the older ones that just had one hole.
The main M2.5 nylon standoffs have been replaced with M2 brass standoffs to improve the rigidity of the frame. After flying, I might go back to the nylon, as the frame is too heavy for the props it was designed for. I'll also probably downgrade the motors to 1104 to reduce weight.
The esc is turned 180 degrees from normal and the camera is raised a bit so that the battery cable can come out the front. If it went out the back like normal, then there would be a good chance that the cable would be clipped by the rear lower prop. Only two motors needed to be moved to alternate resources. The multi-colored wires on the sides extend the short motor wires down to the esc.
Note, this style of frame can spin fast, so turn off Runaway or you might lose control of your rig.
You're probably wondering about the ATX03 versus a stack-mount vtx that the frame was obviously designed for. That is there so that I can test a mico microphone board of friend of mine designed.
Frame |
usmile A-Max 110mm Creative Y4 Frame Micro Carbon Fiber Quadcopter Frame Racing FPV Quad frame
(2 builds)
Amazon.com
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$20.88 |
Flight Controller |
OMNIBUS F4 Nano v3 with LC filter
(9 builds)
Store.myairbot.com
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$35.99 |
ESCs |
Spedix IS20A 20A 2-4S 20x20 M2 4in1 ESC - Replacement for IS100 Stack
(43 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$20.99 |
Motors |
4 x EMAX RS1106 7500Kv Micro Motor
(13 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$36.36 |
Propellers |
10 Pairs Emax T2345 2.3 Inch 48mm 1.5mm Hole Bullnose 3-Blade Propeller CW CCW for Babyhawk RC Drone
Banggood.com
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$12.99 |
FPV Camera |
1/3'' CCD 2.1mm/2.3mm 600TVL 4:3 PAL/NTSC HD Wide Angle FPV Camera Support OSD for RC Drone
(3 builds)
Banggood.com
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$19.99 |
FPV Transmitter |
Eachine ATX 03 Video Transmitter - 25/50/200mw (VTX03 with Audio)
(21 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$13.99 |
Receiver |
FrSky XM SBUS Micro Receiver
(85 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$11.99 |
Batteries |
TATTU 650mAh 3S1P 75C 11.1V Lipo Battery Pack with XT30 plug
(13 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$12.99 |
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What do you think of the Y4?
In a world of X and +, a Y4 frame looks really neat and flies a bit different than my other frames. Technically, it is inferior since the lower rear prop only develops 80% of the force because it is spinning in already-accelerated turbulent air. It does require building a bit differently, but it is always fun to try out new things.
I want to make some frame on Y4 i want to try it :D
After flying this rig, I wouldn't recommend this particular frame and motor combination. It is too heavy for the 2.3" props that it was designed for. Look for other frames before trying this one.
Thanks Sindjinn, I appreciate your response. I like the Y4, but this may not the the best frame.