SparroXs

By Sasquads on Sep 05, 2018

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I wanted to check out two things.
A stretched-X quad vs a true-X quad and the Racerstar BR 1507 - 3600 kV vs the HGLRC Flame 1407 - 3600 kV motors .
So I build two identical quads with the oh so sexy GEPRC Sparrow frame. The purple one is the stretched-X and the green one is the true-X.
I prefered the strechted-X and crashed the true-X (green) against a tree and replaced it for a stretched-X bottom.
A stretched-X flies much better in turns and is more stable on straight ends.
The difference between the Racerstar BR 1507 - 3600 kV vs the HGLRC Flame 1407 - 3600 kV motors was not noticable, they both perform great.
The GEPRC Sparrow frame not only offers lot's of space but also very good camera protection and the aluminum cage is very strong.

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funnyjokes   Sep 08, 2018  

Thank you for your sharing. Thanks to this article I can learn more things. Expand your knowledge and abilities. Actually the article is very practical. Thank you!
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DPJ   Sep 06, 2018  

How do you find the Quelima Mini cam? Seen these on a few builds and wondered how they compare to a GoPro? :D

Sasquads   Sep 06, 2018 
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Well, you can't really compare them. The SQ12 is a $ 13,- camera, but for the money and taken into consideration, that one crashes, it's not bad for the money. In the parts list is the url to get one. Tou can check this video out to see how the quality is.

sergetania   Sep 05, 2018  

I started to think that I prefer stretched X frames but of course, I am too lazy/bored to do a comparison like you did. Thanks!
Now, I actually suspect that it's more about distance between motors than true vs stretch configuration. How would it fly if you increased width along with the length keeping it true X? Take the Acrobrat, for example, which is a true (I thought it was a stretch) but it's a huge frame for 3-incher. It's so stable and controllable. So it would be interesting to find a frame with both 3 and 4 inch replaceable arms and see what effect the size has. I know, I know bigger is better 🤭 but in this case it could be scientifically proven!

Sasquads   Sep 05, 2018 

Some buy a 6" frame and fly it with 5" props. I think all frame forms fly different, for example an H-frame or a deadcat. But I like the streched X's, you instantly notice the difference. I just got a super stretched X in today.
https://www.gearbest.com/brush-fpv-racer/pp_009744022904.html?wid=1214279

sergetania   Sep 05, 2018 

I am planning next 3" build on a 4" frame. Yes, 3" props on the 160mm frame is the same idea

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