Source one.

By flickischris on Nov 06, 2019

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Finished this build Mid-summer and just now getting it posted....

Standard Source one semi- budget mid-long range build

This build was alot more than just my first 5 inch build. I also bought a 3d printer and printed my own parts for the first time. Converted to the R9 system and upgraded my radio.

This thing flys great. Of course I have no other 5 inch's to compare it too. The Xing-E motors have been awesome.

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Part List

Frame

Team BlackSheep TBS SOURCE ONE 5" V0.3 FPV Frame (105 builds)
Heli-nation.com
$24.99

Flight Controller

DIATONE MAMBA F722S STACK (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$79.99

Motors

iFLIGHT XING-E Pro 2207 2-6S Unibell FPV Motor (28 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$14.99

Motors

4 x iFLIGHT XING-E Pro 2207 2-6S Unibell FPV Motor (28 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$59.96

Propellers

HQ 5x4.3x3 V1S (2CW+2CCW) PC **Choose Color** (5 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$3.69

Propellers

HQ Prop 5x4.5x3 V1S Tri-Blade 5" Prop 4 Pack - Choose Your Color (12 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.69

Propellers

HQ 5x4.8x3 V1S (2CW+2CCW) PC **Choose Color** (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$3.60

Propellers

HQ Prop Durable 5.1x3.6x3 Tri-Blade 5" Prop 4 Pack - Grey (3 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.60

Propellers

HQ Prop 5.1x4.1x3 POPO Compatible Tri-Blade 5" Prop 4 Pack - Choose Your ColorGrey (9 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.59

Propellers

HQ Prop ETHIX S3 5x3.1x3 Tri-Blade 5" Prop 4 Pack - WatermelonDefault Title (48 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.49

Propellers

HQ Prop Ethix S4 5x3.7x3 Lemon Lime Propellers - (2CW+2CCW) (7 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$3.49

Propellers

HQ Prop 5.1x4.6x3 POPO Compatible Tri-Blade 5" Prop 4 Pack - Choose Your Color (8 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.39

Propellers

Azure Power 5140 LCP Tri-Blade 5'' Prop 4 Pack - Choose Your Color (10 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.29

Propellers

AZURE 5148 SERIES (3 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$3.19

Propellers

HQProp Durable Prop 5.1X3.1X3 Light Blue (2CW+2CCW) - Poly Carbonate - POPO
Heli-nation.com
$1.80

FPV Camera

CaddxFPV Ratel 2 Starlight Low Latency Micro Size Freestyle FPV Camera (82 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$30.99

FPV Transmitter

RDQ Mach 3 Video Transmitter 25-1000mW 5.8GHz VTX - U.FL or MMCX (146 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$24.99

Antenna

Foxeer Pagoda Pro 5.8GHz 15cm SMA Long Range Antenna - RHCP - Choose Your Color (3 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$9.99

Antenna

Foxeer Pagoda Pro 5.8GHz Long SMA Antenna - RHCP - Black (33 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$9.99

Antenna

Lumenier AXII 2 Long Range 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (5 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$19.99

Receiver

FrSky R9MM OTA 900MHz Micro Receiver - ACCESS (87 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$23.49

Batteries

6 x Gaoneng GNB 1250mah 6S 22.2V 130C Lipo Battery - XT60 (10 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$188.94

Batteries

Pyrodrone Graphene 1250mAh 6S 22.2V 75C Lipo Battery - XT60 (7 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$28.99

Radio

FrSky 900MHz Super 8 Antenna for R9M and R9M Lite Module (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$9.90

Radio

FrSky X-Lite 2.4GHz RC Transmitter w/ R9M Lite Combo - Black or Red (64 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$164.99

3D Printed

TBS Source One Accessory Kit (14 builds)
Brain3d.co
$32.00

HD Camera

GoPro Hero5 Session (Renewed) (17 builds)
Amazon.com
$184.99

Misc Parts

FrSky 900MHz Super 8 Antenna for R9M and R9M Lite Module (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$9.90

Misc Parts

Smoke Stopper (XT60) by RDQ and BengineeringLabs - Modern LED (12 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$6.95

Misc Parts

FrSky X-Lite 2.4GHz RC Transmitter w/ R9M Lite Combo - Black or Red (64 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$164.99

Misc Parts

FrSky 18650 Battery Caps for X-Lite (2 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$16.99

Misc Parts

GoPro Hero5 Session (Renewed)
Amazon.com
$149.99

Misc Parts

Vifly Finder 2 Buzzer - Lost Drone Finder/Locater/Alarm (28 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$12.99

Misc Parts

Spedix Quad Wrench Prop Tool w/ One-Way Bearing (7 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$12.99

Misc Parts

8 x M3 Aluminum Stack Standoff 6mm+6mm (5 pc.) (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$15.92

Misc Parts

4 x 2MM THREADED M3 ANODIZED STACK SPACER NUT (5 Pcs.) (12 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$7.96

Misc Parts

2 x XT60 Pigtail 14AWG 4" - Choose Your Version and ColorBlack / XT60 (19 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$2.98

Misc Parts

Armattan 3M Dog Bone Foam Landing Pads - 4 PiecesDefault Title (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$1.30

Misc Parts

2 x RDQ 250mm Battery Strap V3 w/ Metal Buckle (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$1.98

Misc Parts

8 x M3 Aluminum DOG BONE Standoff (1 pc. )
Pyrodrone.com
$7.92

Tools

Spedix Quad Wrench Prop Tool w/ One-Way Bearing (7 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$12.99

Misc Supplies

Power Genius 4 Pack 2-6S 2in1 Parallel Charging Board - XT30 & XT60 (8 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$9.99

Misc Supplies

Team BlackSheep TBS Source One V0.3" Replacement Arms
Heli-nation.com
$7.95

Misc Supplies

5 x T-Motor F40 PRO III Motor - 1600kv (3 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$134.50

Misc Supplies

T-Motor F40 PRO III Motor - 1600kv (3 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$26.90

Misc Supplies

Team BlackSheep TBS SOURCE ONE 5" V0.3 FPV Frame (105 builds)
Heli-nation.com
$24.99

Misc Supplies

Lumenier AXII 2 5.8GHz Long Range SMA Antenna - RHCP or LHCP (53 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$19.99

Misc Supplies

BNTECHGO 18 Gauge Silicone wire spool 50 ft Gray Flexible 18 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper Wire
Amazon.com
$15.98

Misc Supplies

Universal 30° GoPro Session Mount - 3D Printed TPU - Choose Your ColorBlue (2 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$12.99
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Discussion

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CoffeeMan   Nov 16, 2019  

Very nice build. I'd like to see your fpv feed, if possible. Is the Ratel as good as it seems to be?

flickischris   Nov 16, 2019 

I have to figure out how to use my dvr haha. but inwill definitely share. Thinking about getting an immersion rc power play.

michael34465   Nov 12, 2019  

what kv motors are you using

flickischris   Nov 13, 2019 

1700 on 6s

michael34465   Nov 12, 2019  

what kv motors are you using

michael34465   Nov 12, 2019  

what kv motors are you using

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