RC Model Reviews Budget Build

By isaacwdavis on Sep 23, 2015

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I followed this this YouTube tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgHGpiWXS2eSYeceg736QSESW9mijzuhf

This build includes all the parts, accessories, and tools needed to build and fly an fpv racing quadcopter assuming you have nothing already except a computer.

Full blog post on this build: http://copterwars.com/blog/?p=4

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Part List

Frame	H250 ZMR250 250mm Carbon Fiber Frame Kit RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor (7 builds) Banggood.com	$20.99
Flight Controller	AfroFlight Naze32 Rev5 Acro FunFly Controller - Soldered version (Horizontal Pin) (3 builds) Hobbyking.com	$31.81
ESCs	4 x Turnigy Multistar BLheli_32 ARM 32bit 7A 0.8g Race Spec ESC 1~2S (OPTO) (8 builds) Hobbyking.com	$27.48
Motors	4 x DYS BE1806-2300kv Brushless Multirotor Motor 3S~4S (5 builds) Hobbyking.com	$42.36
Propellers	Gemfan 5040 Multirotor ABS Propellers Bulk Pack (10 Pairs) CW CCW (Black) Hobbyking.com	$8.32
FPV Camera	SC2000 600TVL D-WDR DNR Board Camera SONY Super HAD CCD for FPV, 2.8mm Lens, IR Blocked Filter Amazon.com	See Site
FPV Transmitter	SkyZone TS5823 5.8GHz 32CH A/V 200mW Mini FPV Transmitter (v2) (13 builds) Hobbyking.com	$19.68
Batteries	2 x Turnigy nano-tech 1300mAh 3S 45~90C Lipo Pack (12 builds) Hobbyking.com	$17.98
Goggles	Quanum DIY FPV Goggle Set with Monitor (KIT) (2 builds) Hobbyking.com	$9.99
Misc Parts	Male XT60 Connectors (5pcs/bag) GENUINE Hobbyking.com	$1.99
Video Receiver	Docooler 5.8G Wireless FPV 8CH AV Receiver RC305 for RC Plane or Remote Control Amazon.com	See Site

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Discussion

nameBrandon Oct 01, 2015

I'll be basing my first build off of those videos as well.. what would you say caused you the biggest pain? Any tips, pointers on things you might not have thought about, or would've done differently if you did it again?

isaacwdavis Oct 01, 2015

Getting the fpv set up was the toughest part, for some reason the channels were incorrect for one of the parts and for some reason
soldering the tiny wires was much more difficult for me than any of the other soldering. In my blog post I include more details: http://copterwars.com/blog/?p=4

Whiffles Sep 23, 2015

Excellent! I watched that series a couple months ago and it was great. I even applied some of his techniques when building my F450. Your photos are very small. Do you have them in a higher resolution?

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Whiffles Sep 23, 2015

Do you plan to add an HD camera to record your flights?

isaacwdavis Sep 23, 2015

I plan to buy a mobius camera in the future, but first I think I'll get some cloverleaf antennas.

Whiffles Sep 23, 2015

Why Mobius? If you must have that form factor look at the Runcam, but I strongly recommend the Xiaomi Yi for the video quality and features. I had a Mobius and I wasn't very happy with it. I have a Xiaomi Yi now and I love it.

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