Sleeb-O-Quad

By sleebus on Sep 15, 2018

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This is my first quad build, put together with the folks from the UAV Discord. Started out with the $99 build, but I think the only original part left from that is the motors. I'm really happy with the way it came out.

Part List

Frame

Realacc X4R X5R X6R 180mm 220mm 250mm 4mm Arm Carbon Fiber Frame Kit with BEC Output PDB (12 builds)
Banggood.com
$23.46

Flight Controller

Matek F405-STD BetaFlight STM32F405 Flight Controller Built-in OSD Inverter for RC Multirotor FPV Racing Drone (102 builds)
Banggood.com
$30.88

ESCs

Anniversary Special Edition Racerstar REV35 35A BLheli_S 3-6S 4 In 1 ESC Built-in Current Sensor for RC Drone (112 builds)
Banggood.com
$34.05

Motors

4 x EMAX RS2205/ 2300Kv RaceSpec Motor (CW) (86 builds)
Getfpv.com
$67.96

Propellers

2 x 1 Pair DYS 5042 5 Inch 3 Blade Propeller Triblade Bullnose Prop Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple (9 builds)
Banggood.com
$5.30

FPV Camera

Foxeer Monster Mini Pro V3 1200TVL CMOS 16:9 WDR FPV Camera (1.8 or 2.5mm) - Choose Your Color & Lens (20 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$25.90

FPV Transmitter

Eachine TX801 5.8G 72CH 0.01mW 5mW 25mW 50mW 100mW 200mW 400mW 600mW Switched AV VTX FPV Transmitter (21 builds)
Banggood.com
$14.95

Receiver

Frsky XM+ Micro D16 SBUS Full Range Receiver Up to 16CH (4 builds)
Aliexpress.com
$15.99

Batteries

2 x RDQ Series 14.8V 4S 1300mAh 100C LiPo Battery - XT60 (88 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$40.98

Batteries

CNHL G+PLUS 1300mAh 11.1V 3S 70C Lipo Battery
Chinahobbyline.com
$15.39

Power Distribution

Matek Systems PDB-XT60 W/ BEC 5V & 12V 2oz Copper for RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor (139 builds)
Banggood.com
$4.69

Radio

FrSky ACCST Taranis Q X7 Transmitter 2.4G 16CH Mode 2 White Black International Version for RC Drone (263 builds)
Banggood.com
$139.99

Goggles

Fat Shark Dominator HD3 Core FPV Goggles - Refurbished (3 builds)
Getfpv.com
$279.99

HD Camera

Runcam 5 Orange 4K Box Action Camera (21 builds)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
See Site

Misc Parts

4 x Realacc X4R X5R X6R 180mm 220mm 250mm Carbon Fiber 4mm Arm Frame RC Drone FPV Racing
Banggood.com
$15.28

Battery Charger

ISDT Q6 Pro BattGo 300W 14A Battery Balance Charger (47 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Soldering Iron

TS100 Portable Programmable Smart Soldering Iron (265 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$58.99

Accessories

ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module (178 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$169.99
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