s500

By jtbutcher on Jun 20, 2018

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First build.... possibly a bit ambitious

4-in-1 ESC is mounted underneath with standoffs and a velcro strap, this may get replaced with 4 indicvidual ESC's.

Mini Revo running Librepilot 16.09.

The cheapo camera will be replaced once flight testing is over and I am confident enough to put a proper gimbal and 4k camera.

Parts not necessarily sourced as indicated.

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Part List

Frame

S500 Glass Fiber Quadcopter Frame 480mm - Integrated PCB Version
Hobbyking.com
$22.87

Flight Controller

Mini CC3D Revolution 32bit F4 Based Flight Controller
Hobbyking.com
$44.37

ESCs

Turnigy MultiStar Race Spec 4-In-1 30A BLHeli-S ESC 2~4s (Opto)
Hobbyking.com
$60.26

Motors

2 x Multistar Elite 2312 980KV Motor Set CW/CCW EZO Bearings, 4mm Main Shaft, N45SH Magnets (2 Motors)
Hobbyking.com
$85.92

Propellers

2 x Drone 9443 Self-tightening Nylon Propellers (1xCW, 1x CCW) (Black)
Hobbyking.com
$5.72

Receiver

Turnigy iA6C PPM/SBUS 8CH 2.4G AFHDS 2A Telemetry Receiver
Hobbyking.com
$9.89

Batteries

Turnigy 5000mAh 3S 20C Lipo Pack w/XT-60
Hobbyking.com
$25.65

Power Distribution

Turnigy Multistar Twin Output 5/10 Amp (6-50V) SBEC for Lipoly
Hobbyking.com
$22.91

Radio

Turnigy TGY-i6 AFHDS Transmitter and 6CH Receiver (Mode 2) (2 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$58.29

HD Camera

GBD Wireless 360 Degree Panoramic Camera 3D VR Live Video Full View Action Sports Camera with WiFi Waterproof 16MP 4K HD 0.96inc
Amazon.com
$75.98

HD Camera

OUTERDO Wireless Panoramic Camera 3D VR Action Sports Camera Wifi 16MP HD 30fps Waterproof 230° Large Lens Mini DV Camera 36
Amazon.com
$199.00

Misc Parts

Run Shuangyu Aluminum Folding Base GPS Antenna Holder Seat Mount for DJI F450 550 Quadcopter RC (Black)
Amazon.com
$6.99

Misc Parts

UBLOX Micro M8N GPS Compass Module (1pc)
Hobbyking.com
$37.42

Misc Parts

HobbyKing™ Adjustable Receiver Antenna Mount Dual 45deg (2 Pack) (2 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$3.35

Misc Parts

Oplink Mini Air & Ground Telemetry for Mini CC3D Revolution Flight Controller
Hobbyking.com
$26.88

Misc Parts

EverTrust(TM) 4 Pcs FPV Gimbal Suspender Mounting Hook 10mm for FPV RC Multirotor Quadcopter Part
Amazon.com
$23.99

Misc Parts

GoolRC Gimbal FPV Camera Mount with Anti Vibration Plate for DJI Phantom Walkera Qr X350 Gopro Hero 3 3+ 4 CF Carbon Fiber
Amazon.com
$17.99
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Discussion

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delta_fpv   Jun 21, 2018  

so does it work?

jtbutcher   Jun 21, 2018 
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still haven't had chance to take it out yet, I'm confident it will get off the ground though

TeamWolfFPV   Jun 21, 2018  

Super curious if that 30a 4-in-1 can spin the big motors and props without starting a fire. Speaking of props, what size are you going to put on?

jtbutcher   Jun 21, 2018 

i hope it doesn't set on fire! but i will certainly post pictures of the carnage if it does!

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