JB themed 5" Rooster

By DoubleJackOnTap on Oct 13, 2019

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This was my first build and I think it turned out okay. The solder joints could have been better, but I'm new to soldering, so I'm happy with what I ended up with. For parts selection, I decided to use many of the parts that have been recommended by Joshua Bardwell on his site. Since I used so many JB parts, I also I also tried to color it appropriately. JB's videos have been very helpful to a noob such as myself.

I have flashed it with BF 4.1 and hope to complete the maiden flight as soon as the rain stops. I'm still waiting on the purple foxeer lollipop to finish it off completely. I will try to update the photos once I have that installed.

Update 12-06-19. I added a HGRLC GPS and Taco-RC antenna and Session mounts. This is the first GPS I have configured. Not much info online how to setup this particular one so it took me a while in Betaflight to get it working properly. Works great now. Nice to see speed and home direction in my OSD.

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Part List

Frame	Armattan Rooster 5" Frame5" (140 builds) Racedayquads.com	$94.99
Flight Controller	Diatone Mamba F722S 30x30 Flight Controller w/ Bluetooth (3 builds) Racedayquads.com	$39.99
ESCs	Diatone Mamba F40 40A 3-6S 30x30 4in1 ESC (38 builds) Racedayquads.com	$38.99
Motors	4 x Lumenier JB2208 Bardwell POPO Pro Motor (1650kv / 2400kv) Getfpv.com	$103.96
Propellers	Lumenier 5x5x3 - Butter Cutter Propeller (Set of 4 - WILDWILLY Pink) (3 builds) Getfpv.com	$2.29
FPV Camera	Rotor Riot Micro Eagle Pro JB Edition (12 builds) Rotorriot.com	$46.95
FPV Transmitter	Rush Tank Ultimate Plus 5.8GHz VTX w/ Smart Audio (10 builds) Getfpv.com	See Site
Antenna	Foxeer Lollipop V3 5.8GHz SMA Antenna 2 Pack - RHCP - Choose Your Color (17 builds) Racedayquads.com	$19.90
Receiver	FrSky R-XSR 2.4GHz Micro ReceiverDefault Title (937 builds) Racedayquads.com	$21.99
Batteries	3 PACK of RDQ Series 14.8V 4S 1500mAh 100C LiPo Battery - XT60 (2 builds) Racedayquads.com	$71.99
Radio	TBS Tango 2 Pro - FPV RC Radio Drone Controller (107 builds) Team-blacksheep.com	$199.95
Radio	FrSky Taranis Q X7 Int'l Version Digital Telemetry Radio System 2.4GHz ACCST (Black-no plugs) (2 builds) Hobbyking.com	$104.99
Goggles	Fat Shark Dominator HD3 Core FPV Goggles (87 builds) Getfpv.com	$399.99
HD Camera	GoPro Hero5 Session (Renewed) (17 builds) Amazon.com	$184.99
Misc Parts	3DPOWER 18x18mm M8N GPS + Unify SMA Mount for Armattan Rooster FPV Freestyle Quadcopter Betaflight Rescue Mode Taco-rc.com	$7.99
Misc Parts	Kwad Skidz - Choose Color (12 builds) Rotorriot.com	$5.99
Misc Parts	Ummagrip Battery Pad (174 builds) Rotorriot.com	$4.99
Misc Parts	3DPOWER GOPRO Session Mount for ARMATTAN ROOSTER (2 builds) Taco-rc.com	$14.99
Video Receiver	Furious True-D V3.5 Diversity Receiver System Firmware 3.8A (FatShark Attitude Version)SKU: FPV-RX-TRUD3.8A (27 builds) Furiousfpv.com	$68.00
Battery Charger	ISDT Q6 Pro BattGo 300W 14A Battery Balance Charger (47 builds) Getfpv.com	See Site
Tools	Armattan 1.5mm hex drive (2 builds) Sabotagerc.com	$2.95
Tools	Armattan 2.0mm hex drive (2 builds) Sabotagerc.com	$2.95
Tools	Armattan 2.5mm hex drive (2 builds) Sabotagerc.com	$2.95
Accessories	MenaceRC 5.8GHz SMA VTX & Receiver Antenna Pack - RHCP (3 builds) Racedayquads.com	$35.99
Accessories	Lumenier AXII Diversity Antenna Bundle 5.8GHz (RHCP) Getfpv.com	$34.99
Accessories	VAS 5.8GHz Ion Pro SMA Antenna (RHCP) (3 builds) Getfpv.com	$19.99
Misc Supplies	3DPOWER Universal ND Filter GoPro Session FPV Case and Mount TPU Parts (2 builds) Taco-rc.com	$14.99

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FPVPirate May 28, 2020

Where did you get the print on the back for the GPS / SMA unit!? I am doing a very similar build and have been looking everywhere for one like yours. STL?

DoubleJackOnTap May 28, 2020

I got it from Taco-RC.

http://taco-rc.com/3dpower-18x18mm-m8n-gps-unify-sma-mount-for-armattan-rooster-fpv-freestyle-quadcopter-betaflight-rescue-mode/

FPVPirate Aug 07, 2020

Thanks! I ordered this months ago. Maybe I shouldve picked the local US for shipping because Im still waiting for this print...

DoubleJackOnTap Aug 09, 2020

Thats no good. Have you tried to contact them? Ive had great luck with shipping time on prints.

bergerlewin@web.de Feb 15, 2020

Hey, very nice Build!
I am looking forward to do almost the exact same build:D
Same Stack, same VTX, same receiver...
What kind of range do you get on this Quad?
I am very curious about that ;)
Thank you for that nice Build, I hope I get it as clean as you did:D

DoubleJackOnTap Feb 15, 2020

Thank you. I have not had the opportunity to test the full range. Most of the places I fly are surrounded by trees and lots of hills so the range tests aren't great. I have flown it about 500m away from me with two houses and a large group of trees between and still had good video and RSSI. I will let you know if I get a chance to test in a open area.

bergerlewin@web.de Feb 16, 2020

Thanks for the answer, looking forward to hear from you! :)

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