AR Gecko 🦎

By sergetania on Jan 08, 2020

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My third gecko built for my cousin. I think this is as indestructible as a drone can get.

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Part List

Frame	Armattan Gecko 3" Micro Frame (66 builds) Racedayquads.com	$71.50
Flight Controller	Talon F7 V2 MPU6000 20X20 Flight Controller (13 builds) Heli-nation.com	$52.99
ESCs	AIKON AK32PIN 4 IN 1 25A 2-6S Blheli_32 DSHOT1200 Brushless ESC 20x20mm for RC Drone FPV Racing (2 builds) Banggood.com	$47.99
Motors	2 x Hobbywing XRotor 1306 4500Kv Micro Motor 2 Pack Racedayquads.com	$45.98
FPV Camera	Caddx Ratel Starlight HDR 1200TVL Micro FPV Camera - Choose Your Color & LensRed / 2.1mm (114 builds) Racedayquads.com	$29.99
FPV Transmitter	TBS Unify Pro32 Nano 5G8 V1.1 VTx Video Transmitter (396 builds) Pyrodrone.com	$29.95
Antenna	Antennes TBS Triumph PRO U.FL - RHCP (3 builds) Drone-fpv-racer.com	See Site
Receiver	FrSky R9MM Long Range 915MHz RC Receiver - Get Yours Today! - RMRC (114 builds) Readymaderc.com	$20.80
Batteries	TATTU 650mAh 4S1P 75C 14.8V Lipo Battery Pack with XT30 plug (45 builds) Getfpv.com	See Site
Misc Parts	Ummagawd UMMAGRIP Universal Super Sticky Battery Pad (175 builds) Racedayquads.com	$4.99
Misc Parts	iFlight 5-36V 2A LC Filter Module (2 builds) Racedayquads.com	$2.65
Misc Parts	Armattan Gecko parts by sergetania (3 builds) Thingiverse.com	See Site

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Discussion

lnguyen21 Apr 02, 2020

Super clean build! Too bad I didn't see this before I built my Gecko. But I have a question regarding your FC. I have the Talon F7 as well with a Rush Tank Mini. And I lose video feed the minute I move or rotate my goggles. I lead to believe that its a Pitmode problem. Was wondering if you had any input or how did you set it up on betaflight?

DoubleJackOnTap Jan 11, 2020

Wow. Those are great TPU parts. I really like the XT30 / antenna holder. Did you print those yourself?

sergetania Jan 11, 2020

Thanks! There's a link in the misc parts to the Thingiverse page with parts. There are a couple of antenna holders. The one I am using on the latest builds really makes it bulletproof.

DoubleJackOnTap Jan 11, 2020

Thank you. I'll check it out.

kwadkenstine Jan 08, 2020

Are the props gemfans???

sergetania Jan 08, 2020

Yes, 3052. It takes off like crazy. If you want better control 4" pitch prop may be a better option

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