First build - RCExplorer.se Tricopter V2.5

By Benn on Dec 07, 2016

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This was my first build, still new to the multirotor world :)

Part List

Flight Controller

Hobbyking KK2.1.5 Multi-rotor LCD Flight Control Board With 6050MPU And Atmel 644PA (3 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$21.21

ESCs

3 x TURNIGY Basic 18A v3.1 Speed Controller w/BEC
Hobbyking.com
$35.64

Motors

3 x hexTronik DT750 Brushless Outrunner 750kv (2 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$43.92

Propellers

3 x APC 10x4.7 Pusher Propellers (2 builds)
AeroQuadStore.com
$15.00

Receiver

Turnigy 9X 2.4GHz 8Ch Receiver (V2) (4 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$10.29

Batteries

Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 25C LiPo Pack (5 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$12.99

Power Distribution

Diatone Power HUB / PDB with 5V &12V Output (6 builds)
Getfpv.com
$2.09

Radio

Turnigy Evolution Digital AFHDS 2A Radio Control System w/TGY-iA6C Receiver White Mode 2 (11 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$65.00

Misc Parts

3 x 3 RGB LED 7 Color Board 5V with Futaba Style Plug
Hobbyking.com
$22.83

Misc Parts

Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter w/ Module & iA8 Receiver (Mode 2) (AFHDS 2A system) (6 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$63.00

Misc Parts

500pcs Milk White Nylon Cable Ties Zip Ties 2.7mmx150mm/200mm (4 builds)
Banggood.com
$5.99

Misc Parts

10CM Male to Male Servo Lead (JR) 26AWG (10pcs/set)
Hobbyking.com
$4.94

Misc Parts

Nylon XT60 Connectors Male/Female (5 pairs) GENUINE (4 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$4.41

Misc Parts

Scorpion Lipoly Lock Strap 205mm (Small) x 3 (4 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$3.85

Misc Parts

Front Wheel Steering Arm & Mount Set 40mm (5sets)
Hobbyking.com
$3.17

Misc Parts

Turnigy Accucell-6 50W 6A Balancer/Charger LiHV Capable (3 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$28.45

Misc Parts

BMS-385DMAX Digital Servo (Metal Gear) 4.2kg / .15sec / 16.5g
Hobbyking.com
$21.75

Misc Parts

Screw Socket Head Hex M3x16 (20pcs)
Hobbyking.com
$2.27

Misc Parts

PolyMax 3.5mm Gold Connectors 10 PAIRS (20PC)
Hobbyking.com
$2.09

Misc Parts

Turnigy Pure-Silicone Wire 16AWG 1m (Black)
Hobbyking.com
$1.45

Misc Parts

Turnigy Pure-Silicone Wire 16AWG 1m (Red)
Hobbyking.com
$1.36

Misc Parts

Hex locknuts M3 10pc
Hobbyking.com
$1.23
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