Spintech Race-1 3" (new version)

By jedimasterben on Nov 12, 2018

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Speedy gets even more speedy.

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Part List

Frame

Spintech Race-1 Micro Quadcopter Frame (7 builds)
Spintechmotors.com
$36.00

Flight Controller

HGLRC F4 ZEUS F4 FC AIO 15A BLHELI_S 4 IN 1 ESC (5 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$65.99

Motors

4 x 1304ST Brushless Motor (12 builds)
Spintechmotors.com
$60.00

Propellers

HQ T3x3x3PC
Pirofliprc.com
$1.90

FPV Camera

Foxeer Monster Micro Pro FPV Cam 1.8mm Lens Black - RMRC (4 builds)
Readymaderc.com
$16.47

FPV Transmitter

TBS UNIFY PRO NANO 5G8 (5 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$24.95

Antenna

Lumenier Micro AXII Shorty U.FL 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (8 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Receiver

FrSky R9 Mini 900MHz receiver (5 builds)
Oashobby.com
$8.99

Batteries

4 x Indestructible Quads "Tiny Black Label" 3S True 80C Racing LiPo 550mah Battery (5 builds)
Indestructiblequads.com
$48.00

Radio

FrSky X-Lite 2.4GHz Radio Controller (Red) (64 builds)
Getfpv.com
$121.99

Misc Parts

HGLRC AMASS XT30 CURRENT SENSOR-1PC (6 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$6.20

Misc Parts

PyroDrone M2x5+4 Anti Vibration Baby Standoffs 4pcs. per bag (2 builds)
Pirofliprc.com
$2.99

Misc Parts

MATEKSYS Lost Model Beeper & FPV FC 5V Loud Buzzer (14 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Misc Parts

RJXHOBBY Non-Slip Silicone Battery Straps - 8 PACK
Amazon.com
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hilo4321   Apr 19, 2019  

Looks good. I'm building a quad with the Spintech frame and motors, but using the new 16x16 succex micro f4 stack. I'm finishing tomorrow, but I'm looking at 162g all up. Can't wait to get it going.

You think the extra 10g less will help?

jedimasterben   Apr 20, 2019 

Going from 171g to 162g is about a 6% reduction in weight. If you're an experienced pilot you might notice the difference, but it won't be drastic. Lighter is almost always better, though :)

Jodie Froster   Nov 15, 2018  

She looks faaaaast!

jedimasterben   Nov 15, 2018 

Oh, she is!

sergetania   Nov 13, 2018  

Nice one! How do these motors compare to 1106 and 1404? Oh, and the plate is 4mm - NICE!

jedimasterben   Nov 13, 2018 
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I've never used 1404, that's probably getting a little heavy for a build like this. These motors are significantly more powerful than the Spintech 1106-8000kV that came before them, because despite being 7% smaller by volume, the 3S version spins almost 21% faster than the older 1106 motors on 2S (which was their limit). They are also a couple grams heavier, which is okay since you have more thrust, but the build definitely is getting tubby at this point.

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