This is the third build of my Sanchez 3" Ultralight frame after those versions with DYS 1404 6000kV motors on 3S coming in at 86g for the HD version and 75g for the non-HD. Going for the relatively big 1304 or 1404 motors was a recommendation by the Toothpick inventor Kabab FPV himself and the result was ridiculously fast for its size! Not surprising since those builds were 4x8.5g motors on a 7.5g frame. I have DVR footage in my Youtube Video and you can see that the 1404 make the small batteries beg for mercy after a few punch outs.
While the insanity of the big motors was fun I was wondering whether some lighter motors could be a bit more balanced and less LiPo wrecking. 1103 motors are on option but I was a bit sceptical of those big 3" props on such a tiny stator so I went for the T-Motor F10 7500kV 1104.
To save some more weight I used a 16x16 iFlight stack with minimalist cam mounts from the Calimero Frame. I'm fully aware that the component protection is pretty much zero but the top priority for this build was weight :-D
The good news: The end result came in at only 56g dry!
The bad news: I have no clue how it performs because the ESC decided to go up in flames during the first careful test hover. Bummer... But let's hope iFlight sends some replacement soon.
The frame open source and available on Thingiverse
Check Youtube and Insta for more of my FPV stuff
Frame |
The Sanchez [3 Inch Toothpick Style] by Dave_C_FPV
(12 builds)
Thingiverse.com
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See Site |
Flight Controller |
iFlight SucceX F4 Flight controller OSD & 12A Blheli_S 2-4S Brushless ESC & 5.8G 25/100/200mW VTX 16x16mm
(3 builds)
Banggood.com
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$49.99 |
Motors |
4 x TMotor F10 V2 1104 7500KV Motor
(6 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$47.96 |
Propellers |
6 Pairs Emax AVAN Mini 3 Inch 3X2.4X3 3-blade RC Drone FPV Racing Propeller CW CCW
(65 builds)
Banggood.com
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$6.74 |
FPV Camera |
Caddx Turbo EOS2 4:3 1200TVL 2.1mm 160 Degree 1/3 CMOS Mini FPV Camera NTSC/PAL For RC Drone
(40 builds)
Banggood.com
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$14.90 |
Receiver |
FrSky XM SBUS Micro Receiver
(85 builds)
Getfpv.com
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$11.99 |
Batteries |
Tattu 11.1V 3S 650mAh 75C LiPo Micro Battery - XT30
(8 builds)
Rotorriot.com
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$10.45 |
is it a 16 x 16 stack or 20 x 20. i want to move my cinebee 75hd parts to another frame but couldnt find a frame that holds 16 x 16 please help.
Really wish there more 16x16 frame options out there. Practically zero in the 2.5 to 3" class that offer a canopy for protection.
Have you ever tried the Venom 3S 650? They are expensive for little guys ($20 USD), but wow... I love that battery. I run them on my R3 1106's, and those flights are extreme for a 2".
very nice beauty!
dvr please if it fly, hopfully soon.
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Great design but ... I suppose the camera will die at the first more brutal crash