TBS Source One Deadcat V3

By Logibear on Dec 06, 2020

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The frame is a Pyrodrone version of the TBS Source One V3, and the arms are Deadcat style, 6mm in thickness. All of the internals, antennas, and props were ordered from either Pyrodrone or RaceDayQuads.

Using 6s LiPos with BrotherHobby 2806.5 1300 Kv Avenger motors, I set the pwm frequency to 48, Desync to the Blheli 32 default, and Thrust Linear to 25 in Betaflight. I followed UAVTech's tuning guide for 6" and greater kwads precisely. I followed Joshua Bardwell's guide for setting up GPS precisely as well. Bellow are links to both YouTube videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnZjL_PBR80&list=PLiu1bpJ2bRUToUIVX7IWO-AFXL9qpv2Iu&index=23&t=754s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Yl0wqRf68&list=PLiu1bpJ2bRUToUIVX7IWO-AFXL9qpv2Iu&index=1&t=613s

Build Notes:
M3 0.5 10mm Hex Head steel screws from Home Depot were used to mount the motors to the arms with the 3D printed skids.

I ordered 3D Prints from Brain3D. The GoPro Mount is for a Hero 8 set at 20 deg. Brain3D printed the Skids from the STL file I sent them. Below is the link to the Skids from Thingiverse (Thank you Milesy for the design and file):

TBS Source One Deadcat Skids: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4540053

For extra strength to mount the FC and ESC, I used M3 34mm Buttonhead screws. I was able to find these screws from Hobby King. To secure the motor wires to the frame, I used 3:1 3/4" heatshrink bought from Amazon.

I mounted my TBS Unify VTX parallel to the frame in a 3D printed shelf specifically designed for a Source One. I weaved the extra long TBS Crossfire antenna through the frame to obtain the correct position to connect to the receiver. I mounted the Rush microphone with doublesided tape behind the camera.

Performance:
6s 1400 mAh Lipos-average 6.5 min.
6s 1800 mAh LiPos-above 8 min with light freestyle.

Total Flight Weight: 1,050.5g.
Dry Weight: 611.5g.

With my current VTX and Video Receiver set-up and the Micro TBS Crossfire unit transmitting 250mw , I have been able to fly out to 1.25 km without issues.

With the camera angle set to 20 deg, I feel I have plenty of control over the kwad for my flying style. I can reach adequate speeds while maintaining solid lines. The only downside to 20 deg is I have set my GoPro settings to wide angle vs. superview, otherwise I get just a glipse of those 7in. props in the shot. With hypersmooth switched to On, the wide angle footage still looks awesome.

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Part List

Frame

PYRODRONE SOURCE ONE 7" Long Range Frame - 6mm V0.2 Deadcat Arms (4 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$29.97

Flight Controller

BrainFPV RADIX 30x30 Flight Controller (Custom Graphical OSD, Baro, Stackable, Betaflight) (117 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$54.99

ESCs

Hobbywing XRotor Micro 32bit 60A 4-6S 30x30 4in1 ESC w/ BEC (83 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$84.99

Motors

4 x BrotherHobby Avenger 2806.5 1300Kv Motor (30 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$107.96

Propellers

2 x HQ Prop Durable 7x4x3 Tri-Blade 7" Prop 4 Pack - Grey (20 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$7.98

FPV Camera

Foxeer Falkor 2 Mini FPV Camera 1200TVL CMOS 16:9/4:3 PAL/NTSC (9 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$25.00

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro 5G8 HV (SMA) (596 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Antenna

TBS Triumph Pro RHCP (SMA) - Long Range (10 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$19.95

Receiver

TBS Crossfire Nano Rx FPV Long Range Drone Receiver (1498 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$24.95

3D Printed

TBS Source One Front Bumper (4 builds)
Brain3d.co
$5.00

3D Printed

TBS Source One GoPro Hero 8 Mount (2 builds)
Brain3d.co
$15.00

3D Printed

GPS SMA Immortal-T Mount (2 builds)
Brain3d.co
$10.00

Hardware

M3 Stack Hardware Kit - 20mm (3 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$4.99

Hardware

M3 Buttonhead Washer (5 Pcs.) - Choose Color (5 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$0.94

Hardware

Screw Button Head Hex M3x34mm Machine Thread Steel Black (10pcs)
Hobbyking.com
$0.94

Misc Parts

TBS Crossfire Immortal T Antenna V2 - Extra Extended (9 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$5.95

Misc Parts

MATEK GPS MODULE SAM-M8Q (4 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$28.97

Misc Parts

SMA Pigtail U.FL Connector for VTXs - Choose Type (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$2.99

Misc Parts

2 x Pyrodrone Kevlar Battery Strap W/ Woven Rubber Grip & Metal Buckle - 250x20mm (4 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$3.98
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