Kissbot Reverb

By Jimbreed on Nov 08, 2018

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This build was my first kiss and my first main build. I love this quad. I have yet to have a miniquad that flies this good. Building was pretty easy. Took some thinking to get the motor esc wires in proper order but overall this was an enjoyable and painless build experience. I have changed motors a few times. Started using an old set of Le Drib v1.1 motors. Then switched to TMotor F60s 2500kv, and now the best of the sets I've used. Currently running GVD(Good venture Drones) 2207.5 2654kv motors. Definitely best motors I've owned so far. Some people have been asking my cam angle(40deg) and the motors are not too bad and battery hogs I would say better efficient wise for the high kv. If your interested in seeing these in action my fpv page is https://www.youtube.com/camaro4726
Thanks!

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Part List

Frame

ImpulseRC Reverb 5" Frame (18 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$81.99

Flight Controller

KISS FC - 32bit Flight Controller V2 (2 builds)
Readymaderc.com
$69.99

ESCs

T-Motor F55A Pro 55A 3-6s BLHeli32 4-in-1 ESC (19 builds)
Getfpv.com
$74.99

Motors

4 x Hyperlite 2207.5-2722KV TEAM EDITION (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$87.96

Propellers

HQ Prop 5X4.3X3 V1S PC Propeller Set (3 builds)
Store.rotorriot.com
$1.84

FPV Camera

RunCam Swift 2 "Rotor Riot Edition" Full Size 600TVL CCD FPV Camera (2.5mm) - Silver (93 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$44.99

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro 5G8 HV (SMA) (596 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Antenna

2 PCS Emax Pagoda 2 5.8G 50mm/80mm 5cm/8cm RHCP FPV Antenna RP-SMA Male Red for RC Drone (17 builds)
Banggood.com
$14.99

Receiver

TBS Crossfire Nano Rx (SE) w/ Immortal T V2 Antenna (29 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Batteries

RDQ Series 14.8V 4S 1300mAh 100C LiPo Battery - XT60 (88 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$20.49

Batteries

CNHL G+Plus 1300mah 4s 100c Lipo Battery (19 builds)
Getfpv.com
$19.99

Batteries

GNB 4S 1300mah 14.8v 130C XT60 (2 builds)
Goodventuredrones.com
$19.99

Radio

FrSky Taranis Q X7S Radio w/ Upgraded M7 Hall Sensor Gimbals (Carbon Fiber) (25 builds)
Getfpv.com
$187.99

Goggles

Fat Shark Dominator HDO FPV Goggles (137 builds)
Getfpv.com
$449.99

HD Camera

GoPro Hero5 Session Waterproof 4K Video Camera (302 builds)
Phaserfpv.com.au
$206.67

Misc Parts

ImpulseRC Reverb Session Mounts (11 builds)
Brain3d.co
$12.00

Misc Parts

Vicdozia 2.5mm Replacement 170 Degree Wide Angle Camera DV Lens for GoPro HD Hero, Hero 2, SJCAM SJ4000 SJ5000, HS1177 Runcam Sw (15 builds)
Amazon.com
$11.90

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module (179 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$149.99

Radio Module

Team BlackSheep TBS Crossfire Micro TX | Heli-Nation.com (154 builds)
Heli-nation.com
$69.99

Soldering Iron

TS100 Portable Programmable Smart Soldering Iron (263 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$58.99

Backpack

Lowepro QuadGuard BP X3 - Drone Backpack for 4 FPV Quad Racing Drones and 15" Laptop w/Exterior Mounts (Black) (24 builds)
Amazon.com
$286.00
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Discussion

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RZFPV   Nov 08, 2018  

how do u like the 4 in 1 vs the individual esc? Aslos are these 2207.5 power hogs? How long are your flight times?

Jimbreed   Dec 30, 2018 

Never have been a fan of shingle escs. The cg with a 4in1 has always seemed better and yeah they aren't the best for efficiency but they aren't horrible either. Usually around 3 min flight times unless I'm really pushing it.

thumbtwiddler   Nov 09, 2018  

looks great! i see you're on that last minute e-commerce Session too. Also, I usually fly a low cam angle, so how does that high angle manage on a hybrid style frame?

Jimbreed   Dec 30, 2018 
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Yeah I had a session 5 and lost the quad it was on and had to grab this for the cheaper price at the time. I love the higher cam angle ans lightweight. Works great!

Q_FPV   Nov 12, 2018  

Very clean !
I have two questions, what's your camera tilt ? and how long can you fly with these motors ?

Jimbreed   Dec 30, 2018 

40deg cam angle. I usually get 2-3 mins depending on how hard I'm pushing

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