My first 250 FPV Multi-Rotor build.
I have been flying a Syma X5C for the past few months to learn the basics and decided i wanted to take it further. So i spent the next month or so planning my build and deciding which parts to order. I went for an Fr-Sky Taranis transmitter and everything you see below for the actual quad build.
Ive just completed the build this evening and tested the quad and fpv gear. All seems fine so will take it for its first flight tomorrow. It will also be my first flight in fpv. However i have been practicing on FPV Freerider on the pc, just hope that it is a realistic experience or i could be in for a major repair bill.
UPDATE: 22/10/2015
Replaced Rotorgeeks 12amp ESC's with LittleBee 20amp ESC's.
Replaced Naze32 with SeriouslyPro F3.
Replaced Gemfan 5030 with DAL 5040.
Added Xiaomi Yi Action Cam.
Frame |
RCX H250CF-3K FPV Quadcopter (3K Carbon Fiber / Barebone Frame)
(5 builds)
Myrcmart.com
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$34.99 |
Flight Controller |
SP Racing F3 Flight Controller (Acro)
Getfpv.com
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$65.99 |
ESCs |
4 x FVT LittleBee 20a ESC
Makeitbuildit.co.uk
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$37.44 |
Motors |
4 x Cobra 2204 2300kv
(11 builds)
Rotorgeeks.com
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$83.96 |
Propellers |
4pcs DAL 5040 Super Durable Propellers (2x CW + 2x CCW) - Black
Hobbyrc.co.uk
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$0.12 |
FPV Camera |
CC1333-B Board Camera Sony Super HAD CCD with 600TVL (IR Blocked CC1333)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
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$23.32 |
Goggles |
Quanum DIY FPV Goggle V2 w/5 inch LCD Monitor (Kit)
(7 builds)
Hobbyking.com
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$64.58 |
HD Camera |
Xiaomi Yi Action Sport Camera WiFi 16MP 1080P 155° Wide Lens Diving Sports DV Camera recorder - Version Basic - White
Amazon.co.uk
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$133.00 |
Misc Parts |
Dual 5V 12V BEC PDB Power Distribution Board
Hobbyrc.co.uk
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$3.67 |
Misc Parts |
XCSOURCE® Sports Camera Protective Frame Case Cover With Buckle Mount + Screw for Xiaomi Yi XiaoYi Camera Accessories Black
Amazon.co.uk
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See Site |
I like the white props! I'll have to use a currency converter on the USD prices. I'll see if I can get that fixed.
Yeah i started off with some black Diatone 5030's but all four sets were curling upwards at the end, so got myself some Gemfan 5030's and white was the only colour available. Turned out nice though. And yeah once the price thing is sorted this will be a pretty complete site. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Certainly! I love building websites and this has been a fun project. Almost as fun as building my quad.
I'm studying Game Design & Programming at the moment. Did a little web design on my foundation course last year so i know what you mean. Love how simple the site is and very clear and concise. Love it.
When I started college many years ago my goal was to get into video game development. After my department invited a few game developers for Q&A sessions I gave up on that ambition. No 15 hour work days for me. I felt like I was taking the easy way out doing web development, but it's turned out to be a great choice and quite valuable.
Clean build man. you may think to upgrade to some bullnose when you are ready. As for game design there is some great software on sale right now from Humble bundle. If you plan on releasing anything for android or want more than the free version has to offer its a killer deal. Humble bundle has a weekly sale going on right now. Each piece of the software is normally $150 so it saves you like $288 in the end. Good luck with school. To build off whiffleX game development can be very draining. ive talked to a few game devs and some have said its ruined playing games for them. Idk how far you are in your degree so you may already know you love making games. good luck.