Phantom - Toothpick

By FlyDaddyFPV on Apr 24, 2021

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more updatez coming.

My little Phantom Exige. 2.5" currently runs on Flywoo motors which I've been VERY happy with. The intent on my first build has been to:

1) Do a first new scratch cutsom build with some asthetocs in mind (pruple and gold)
2) Build for cruising sweeping flights and respectible footage (Short of go pro due to weight/cost, perhaps could try instago one day).

I feel this a success at 720mah 2s 8+ min. have not tested range.. with XM+ & 600mw TBS Unify 2pro, menace patch antenna.. in time we will if we can accomodate a GPS. Also have 5-blade props to try.

Getting 3D pronts done for the arms, cam mount, antena/power and card protector. The added weight of the prints would take the joy out of flying - the punch at 109g is only adequate.. so a rethinknof yhe motors atd in order.

Found Apex motors in gold, which boast very efficient timings at 1303.6. If they are what they claim we get longer flight times in cruiser configuration and more acceleration in freestyle configuration even with the mass of protection. (Purple Evo shield lol)

Before swapping motors, would like to record flight times for various props/batteries yhen again with the new morors just to see..

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Part List

Frame

GEPRC GEP-PT PHANTOM Toothpick Freestyle 125mm 2.5 Inch FPV Racing Frame Kit 13.7g (9 builds)
Banggood.com
$19.26

Flight Controller

HIFIONRC F7 2-4S AIO Whoop Flight Controller w/ 25A 4in1 ESC (4 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$51.99

Motors

4 PCS Flywoo ROBO RB 1202.5 5500KV 2-4S / 11500KV 1-3S Brushless Motor 1.5mm Shaft for 2-3 Inch RC Drone FPV Racing (6 builds)
Banggood.com
$53.99

Propellers

HQ Prop Durable Prop T65MM (5CW+5CCW)-Poly CarbonateLight Grey (31 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$2.99

FPV Camera

Foxeer Nano Toothless 2 StarLight Mini FPV camera 0.0001lux HDR 1/2 CMOS Sensor 1200TVL Support OSD F405 F722 FC Control (9 builds)
Banggood.com
$34.97

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro32 Nano 5G8 V1.1 VTx Video Transmitter (400 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$29.95

Antenna

Lumenier Micro AXII U.FL 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (11 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Receiver

FrSky XM+ 2.4GHz Micro ReceiverDefault Title (1149 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$15.99

Batteries

Gaoneng GNB 7.4V 750mAh 80C/160C 2S Lipo Battery XT30 Plug for RC Model (2 builds)
Banggood.com
$15.89

Batteries

Gaoneng GNB 11.4V 450mAh 80C 3S Lipo Battery XT30 Plug for RC Racing Drone (4 builds)
Banggood.com
$15.89

Radio

FrSky TARANIS X-Lite S (Black) (4 builds)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
See Site

Goggles

Lumenier AXII 2 Long Range Diversity Antenna Bundle 5.8GHz (RHCP)
Getfpv.com
$34.99

Goggles

Lumenier AXII 2 Long Range Diversity Antenna Bundle 5.8GHz (RHCP)
Getfpv.com
$34.99

Goggles

Aomway Commander Goggles V1 FPV 2D 3D 40CH 5.8G Support HD Port DVR Headtracker For RC Drone (36 builds)
Banggood.com
$255.90

Hardware

20 PCS M2*20mm M2*23mm M2*25mm Standoff 4mm Outer Diameter for RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor (3 builds)
Banggood.com
$5.93

Misc Parts

Suleve™ M2AH2 50Pcs Titanium Plated M2 Hex Socket Button Head Screws Alloy Steel 12.9 Grade Screw Bolt M2*8
Banggood.com
$6.99

Misc Parts

Suleve™ M2AN1 10Pcs M2 Self-locking Nylon Nut Aluminum Alloy Multi-color
Banggood.com
$5.99

Misc Parts

FullSpeed Lucky Box Beeper Buzzer 90dB 5V Built-in Battery for RC Drone FPV Racing (2 builds)
Banggood.com
$18.99

Misc Parts

4 PCS FLYWOO Arm LED Board Light 1/2 Bits 4*10/15/20mm 1-4S (3 builds)
Flywoo.net
$1.50

Battery Charger

B6 V3 80W 6A Lipo Battery Balance Charger Discharger Upgrade Version with Power Supply Adapter (3 builds)
Banggood.com
$25.43

Battery Charger

B6 V3 80W 6A Lipo Battery Balance Charger Discharger Upgrade Version with Power Supply Adapter (3 builds)
Banggood.com
$25.43

Tools

YRRC 1-6S 33V Amass XT30 Smoke Stopper Connecting Line Short Tester Circle Breaker For RC Models
Banggood.com
$5.20

Tools

YRRC 1-6S 33V Amass XT30 Smoke Stopper Connecting Line Short Tester Circle Breaker For RC Models
Banggood.com
$5.20

Tools

Speedy Bee bluetooth-USB Adapter 2-6S Support STM32 Cp210x USB Connector For RC Flight Controller
Banggood.com
$13.99

Tools

Speedy Bee bluetooth-USB Adapter 2-6S Support STM32 Cp210x USB Connector For RC Flight Controller
Banggood.com
$13.99
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lgustol   May 19, 2021  
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The joints are not that bad. If you want to improve your soldering, look for videos on youtube on how to use flux, it will drastically improve your joints very quickly.

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