Source V "Vertical Frame" Update

By Boeseefus on May 26, 2020

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Update: Just received and installed the upgraded arms. Definitely sturdier.
Will let you guys know on durability as I put more batteries through it.

Wanted to build a new quad with some extra parts I had laying around, Just needed a frame. Ran across the TBS Source V Race frame for under $30 so figured lets give it a shot. Could not find any instructions that were helpful, but managed to get through it after a little trial and error. After building and flying for first time, I fell in love with the way this thing handles. I think the saying is "on rails"
It could be a lot lighter if i had used different parts, but im not going to be racing, and the thing is plenty fast. Especially on 5s.
Weight 290g

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Part List

Frame	TBS Source V (6 builds) Team-blacksheep.com	$19.95
Flight Controller	CLRACING F7 V2.2 30x30 FLIGHT CONTROLLER (11 builds) Pyrodrone.com	$56.99
ESCs	CLRACING 4in1 45A 32Bit ESC - 30x30mm (5 builds) Pyrodrone.com	$44.99
Motors	4 x Brotherhobby Returner R6 2306 Motor (CHOOSE KV) (4 builds) Pyrodrone.com	$99.96
Propellers	HQ R42 Racing Propeller (2CCW+2CW) (5 builds) Fpvcrate.com	$3.39
FPV Camera	Rotor Riot Micro Eagle Pro JB Edition (12 builds) Rotorriot.com	$46.95
FPV Transmitter	Rush FPV Tank Ultimate 30x30 25-800mW VTX w/ Smart Audio - MMCX (75 builds) Racedayquads.com	$24.99
Antenna	Team BlackSheep TBS Triumph Pro (MMCX 90°) RHCP (7 builds) Heli-nation.com	$19.95
Receiver	Team BlackSheep TBS Crossfire Nano RX (SE) - FPV Long Range Drone Receiver (412 builds) Heli-nation.com	$29.99

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TinysLEDs Sep 15, 2020

Check out the new SideFire RGB Racelitewires for vertical arm frames. https://tinysleds.com/collections/racelites/products/rgb-sidefire-racelitewire-leds-40mm

SoleburnerFPV May 28, 2020

Cool build! I have one just waiting to be built!

Boeseefus Jun 02, 2020

Thank you

f8f0 May 28, 2020

How is the durability of the frame so far?

Boeseefus May 28, 2020

I am yet to really put it through its paces. I havent broke anything yet, but i can see possibly breaking one of the front or rear braces. They do however make arm upgrades that i plan on purchasing.

f8f0 May 29, 2020

Please let me know how things go! : )

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