Switchback 33

By krux on May 29, 2020

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migrating my race rigs over to the switchback. possibly upgrading most of the components as well

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Part List

Frame

Switchback Classic Frame Kit (10 builds)
Flyfive33.com
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Flight Controller

RADIX LI Flight Controller - brainfpv (24 builds)
Brainfpv.com
$49.99

ESCs

XRotor 40A 4in1 (20x20) BLHeli-32 DShot1200 for FPV Pilots - HOBBYWING North America (38 builds)
Hobbywingdirect.com
$59.99

Motors

4 x RCINPOWER SmooX 2306 Plus Motor 1880KV Orange (3 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$91.96

Propellers

14 x HQ Prop HEADSUP FPV R38 5138 Racing Propeller (2CCW+2CW) (24 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$47.46

FPV Camera

RunCam Phoenix 2 Nano 1000TVL 16:9/4:3 NTSC/PAL CMOS Micro FPV Camera (3 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$29.99

FPV Transmitter

PandaRC - VT5804 Minix (2 builds)
Planete-fpv.com
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Antenna

2pcs Foxeer Lollipop 85.5mm 5.8G 2.3dBi RHCP UFL Super Mini FPV Antenna Red/Black For RC Drone (106 builds)
Banggood.com
$19.99

Receiver

FrSky R-XSR 2.4GHz 16CH ACCESS/ACCST Micro Receiver w/ S-Bus & CPPM (936 builds)
Getfpv.com
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Radio

Taranis X9D Grip Tape
Rotorriot.com
$4.99

Radio

2 x FrSky M9 Hall Sensor Gimbal for Taranis X9D / X9D PlusDefault Title (2 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$39.98

Radio

FrSky TARANIS X9D+ Radio (62 builds)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
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Goggles

Fat Shark Dominator V3 FPV Goggles (63 builds)
Getfpv.com
$299.99

HD Camera

2 x GoPro Hero5 Session Waterproof 4K Video Camera (302 builds)
Phaserfpv.com.au
$410.80

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

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module (179 builds)
Getfpv.com
$159.99

Battery Charger

16 x 14.8V 4S 1300mAh 100C LiPO Battery XT60 Plug For 150-280 RC Racing FPV Drone | eBay
Ebay.com
$1,087.84

Battery Charger

ISDT Q6 Pro BattGo 300W 14A Battery Balance Charger (62 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$59.99

Battery Charger

Balancer Charger 80W 10A 1S 6S Battery Turnigy Accucel-6 LiHV LiPo LiFe NiMh 90520000710
Ebay.com
$49.99

Battery Charger

6 x CNHL Black Series 1100mAh 22.2V 6S 100C Lipo Battery (32 builds)
Chinahobbyline.com
$167.94

Battery Charger

Parallel Charging Board XT-60 2-6S Battery
Racedayquads.com
$14.99

Soldering Iron

TS100 Portable Programmable Smart Soldering Iron (264 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$58.99

Soldering Iron

DuraTrax TrakPower TK955 Digital Soldering Station
Amainhobbies.com
$107.99

Tools

Monoprice MP Select Mini 3D Printer V2, Black
Monoprice.com
$219.99

Tools

Drillpro 4pcs 1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0mm Hex Screwdriver Bit HSS Titanium Coated Repair Tool Set (16 builds)
Banggood.com
$10.29

Backpack

Lowepro Quad Guard BP X2 Drone Backpack, Black/Grey (14 builds)
Amazon.com
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Accessories

2 x ETHIX Neck Strap (3 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$13.98

Accessories

2PCS INR18650-30Q 3000mah 20A Flat Top Protected Power 18650 Li-ion Battery for Samsung (10 builds)
Banggood.com
$12.39
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Discussion

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Mattkins99   Jul 18, 2020  

How do you like the Smoox motors for racing?

krux   Jul 18, 2020 
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I'm happy with them. Not enough practice with gates or any races as of lately due to the virus. But so far I really like them. and planning on getting another set for another build.

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