I wasn't happy with my previous setup on this quad so I decided to completely rebuild it.
As usual I like to keep things simple and also prefer to use 4 separate ESCs rather than a 4-in-1 when possible.
I've been seeing a lot of positive things about the Helio Spring flight controller so I picked up the AIO for this rebuild. The rest of the electronics consist of a Runcam Split 2, Spedix ES30HV ESCs, Eachine VTX03 with an SMA pigtail, Lumenier AXII antenna and a Lemon RX DSMX satellite.
I used some Kapton tape to protect the ribbon cable and components on the top of the Split 2 board from being damaged by the battery strap.
AUW is 358.4 grams without a battery. I only use full throttle in short bursts so the motors stay pretty cool.
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Part List
Frame |
Chameleon Ti 5 inch
(54 builds)
Armattanquads.com
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$105.00 |
Flight Controller |
SPRING AIO
(17 builds)
Heliorc.com
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$46.55 |
ESCs |
4 x Spedix ES30 HV 3-6s BLHeLi_S 30A ESC
(29 builds)
Getfpv.com
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See Site |
Motors |
4 x PyroDrone HyperLite 2207-2722 Team Edition
(3 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
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$87.96 |
Propellers |
HQ 5x4.3x3 V1S (2CW+2CCW) PC **Choose Color**
(355 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
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$3.69 |
FPV Camera |
RunCam Split 2 HD/FPV Camera with Wifi Module and GoPro Quality Lens
(80 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$79.99 |
FPV Transmitter |
FPV Transmitter, EACHINE VTX03 Super Mini FPV Transmitter 5.8G 72CH 0/25mW/50mw/200mW Switchable Transmission
(4 builds)
Amazon.com
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$21.99 |
Antenna |
Lumenier AXII 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs)
(199 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$29.99 |
Receiver |
Lemon Rx DSMP (DSMX Compatible) Diversity Satellite
(13 builds)
Lemon-rx.com
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See Site |
Current BiS
Best in slot (referring to items you can equip in world of warcraft). When that, or many other games, release an expansion often poeople will decide what the ideal item set would be from what's new/available. You might post that to your raid leader as "BiS" indicating your prefrence for when loot would be distributed. You might also fiend and grind for hours to get said loot, and potentially rage quit when getting outrolled for said gear for many weeks.
Hi, love the golden aspect of the camera cage....how did you do that?? really interested in doing this for my golden chameleon!!!
Nice build. From where you got this Split2 camera mount and how it´s called? Looking for that to upgrade to my Rooster build I've posted here as well.
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Ah, the one that used to be your 'Tangerine' build? Very nice. Any idea where I could get a rear SMA brace like yours if I don't have a 3D printer? I like running my battery lead out the back too, and I don't think I'll be able to with the stock CF plate.
Thank you, PM me if you want and I can get one sent out to you.