Flatypus

By le_vinsky on Jul 08, 2019

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Another build that started with a frame. It was meant to be completely different as this frame allows for dual 16mm stack. But it ended up as inverted motors build. This frame is just incredibly versatile. As it turns out to be too powerful for indoors I may put Caddx Turtle or RunCam Split on it and convert it into micro HD setup that's safe to use around people.
It flies ok, but needs some troubleshooting:

Black lines start to appear on video feed to the extent that after several seconds of flight I can't see anything.
Motors get hot. I checked for motor screws touching the windings as some youtube videos suggested but screws are ok. Maybe I should make some adjustments to the tune.
If you have any suggestions as to what might be causing these issues, please let me know in the comments. Thanks:)

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Part List

Frame	Cremling w/Rotor Guard and Battery Tabs Armattanproductions.com	$20.00
Flight Controller	16x16mm TeenyF4 Pro 1-2S Flytower F4 OSD FC w/ Buck-Boost Converter & 5A BL_S DShot600 4In1 ESC (2 builds) Banggood.com	$32.54
Motors	4 x BE1102 \| DongYang Smart Technology Co.,Ltd Dys.hk	See Site
Propellers	10 Pairs Gemfan 2035 2X3.5X4 4 Blade 1.5mm Mounting Hole CW CCW Propeller Transparent for RC Drone (7 builds) Banggood.com	$8.40
FPV Camera	Mini OV231 800TVL FOV 150 Degree NTSC FPV Camera for Multicopters RC Drone (2 builds) Banggood.com	$10.50
FPV Transmitter	EWRF e7082C Pro 0mW/25mW/100mW/200mW/OFF Switched 5.8G 48CH VTX FPV Transmitter Support Pitmode OSD Configuration (3 builds) Banggood.com	$13.56
Receiver	FrSky Ultralight XM Mini Receiver Up To 16CH for RC Drone FPV Racing (6 builds) Banggood.com	$11.59

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Cruisewell Jul 08, 2019

Might not be enough air flow into your motor windings becasue of the inverted motors. Just a thought.

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le_vinsky Jul 09, 2019

Thanks for the advice! That's what I will do:)

sergetania Jul 10, 2019

Also, I would try to separate the vtx and rx antennas. No, it's not what causing the black lines but it will not hurt

le_vinsky Jul 11, 2019

I will, I promise;) Thanks!:)

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