Source One - First Build (4s)

By blake on Nov 24, 2019

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First build - Source One frame, Succex-E combo stack, some 3D-printed parts, and a pound or two of solder.

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Part List

Frame

TBS Source One 5" Frame (8 builds)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
See Site

Flight Controller

iFlight SucceX-E 2-6S 30x30 Stack/Combo (F4 FC / 45A 4in1 ESC) (20 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$53.99

Motors

4 x iFlight Xing-E 2207 2450Kv MotorDefault Title (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$55.96

Propellers

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

Propellers

DAL 5x4.6 - 3 Blade, Black Cyclone Propeller - T5046C (Set of 4) (391 builds)
Getfpv.com
$1.99

FPV Camera

Caddx Ratel (3 builds)
Rotorgeeks.com
$40.91

FPV Transmitter

AKK FX2-ultimate-mini(US Version) 5.8GHz 37CH Smart Audio VTX Support OSD Configuring via Betaflight Flight Control Board Long R
Amazon.com
$26.59

Antenna

XILO AXII SMA 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (2pcs) (13 builds)
Getfpv.com
$19.99

Receiver

FrSky XM+ 2.4GHz Micro ReceiverDefault Title (1149 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$15.99

Batteries

RDQ Series 14.8V 4S 1300mAh 100C LiPo Battery - XT60 (88 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$20.49

Radio

FrSky Taranis QX7 ACCESS 2.4GHz RC Transmitter - Choose Your Color (263 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$129.99

Goggles

FatShark Recon V2 5.8GHz FPV Goggles w/ DVRDefault Title (5 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$69.99

Hardware

Finware 10 Pair XT60 XT-60 Male Female Bullet Connectors Power Plugs with Heat Shrink for RC Lipo Battery (2 builds)
Amazon.com
$8.99

Hardware

BNTECHGO 14 Gauge Silicone Wire Spool Red and Black Each 20ft 2 Separate Wires Flexible 14 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper Wire (3 builds)
Amazon.com
$18.88

Misc Parts

Paracord Planet 1/4 Inch para-Max Paracord 1200 lb Tensile Strength (Gold, 10 Feet) (11 builds)
Amazon.com
$9.99

Misc Parts

ViFly Finder 2 Buzzer - Lost Drone Finder/Locater/Alarm (174 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$14.99

Misc Parts

Panasonic 1000uF 35V (FC-Series) Low-ESR Capacitor for ESC Noise Reduction (121 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$1.55

Battery Charger

ToolkitRC M8 300W 15A Charger & RDQ 400W 16.7A PSU Charging Combo w/ Parallel Board Options (2 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$84.99
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