"The Obsession"

By FPV-Mgunit13 on Oct 25, 2020

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Finally done with this build, I really obsessed on this build, as the name of this quad implies (it's the actual frame name as well), lol. This was a fun build and I had other ideas in mind but it didn't go as planned. It took me almost 5 weeks to complete this build mainly to do from working a lot of overtime all the time. Other then that, first off I wanna give a shout out to Jeff (Owner of Dquad), for hooking me up with this frame, I'm very thankful for that because currently it's not on the market but will be sometime from now until 2 more weeks, at pyrodrone, and I'm sure other places as well. I been obsessing about this frame since I originally seen it 4-5 months ago on Instagram. Originally I had this whole vision in my head to Hydro-dip this frame, so I had to research that a bit to plan it out and buy the proper primer/paint to do this, but that didn't turn out to well because it got gunky while swirling and basically it was a mess (pictures below), in fact their will be many pictures below. I made a DIY Photoshoot box that only cost $15 and a few desktop lamps, if you want info on this PM me or comment below. So I decided to start over and go with plan #2 (which came out awesome) but I had to buy grafiti remover, and 400 grit sandpaper and scrub the oil based/appliance epoxy off which took me 3 days to do, because of the little time I have before work. I repainted my quad with the appliance epoxy and then used oil-based makers for the edge work, I think it came out nice looking.

I also did all the 3D-Prining myself, and I created the Axii mount myself, because their is no Axii mount on the internet for this Obsession frame. I used TinkerCad (on the browser), this alone took me 4-5 hours, do to the fact I had to research how to use TinkerCad too. Also with the 3D Printing I wanted dual color prints, which I have never done niether, so I quickly learned how to do G-Code Modification in Cura to do this. I love the way all the prints came out and I will share my Axii mount on Thingyverse too (and post the link here) later as well, check back often for the link or PM me. (here is the thingyverse link to my Axii mount https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4634399

I decided to do a 6s quad with this build, and this will be my first 6s quad as well. The build it's self was a my tightest build to date. This build pretty much has everything except for a gps, which I can add, but I decided not to. I will post many pics below (I took over 75 pics, and chose only the best below). I even painted the motor wires white, which was a real pain, because doesn't stick to silicone wiring good at all, but it came out ok looking just for pictures at least. I also used white mamba flash bang motor wire LED's too, which are white (originally I wasn't going to use them), Also, got LED's on the bottom which are going to be pink flashes, and back 4 LED's will be light blue. This weighs 374 grams. I got pics before and after on that as well. All parts will be listed below too. This is by far the most expensive build to date, do to all the money I spent on the paints/markers, extra parts, etc.. I will also be sharing the maiden flight video on this page as well, when I complete that sometime this week or next weekend. The below parts list price doesn't include the frame, all the paints, etc, so add about another $150. Hope you like this build, feel free to leave comments if you would like :)

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Part List

Flight Controller

Diatone Mamba F722S F50PRO 3-6S 30x30 Stack/Combo w/Bluetooth (F7 FC / 50A 32Bit ESC) (28 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$79.99

Motors

4 x RCINPOWER GTS-V2 2207PLUS 2207 1860KV (15 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$83.96

Propellers

Lumenier 5x5.3x3 - Gate Breaker Propeller (Set of 4 - Mad_Air White) (12 builds)
Getfpv.com
$3.99

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 (400 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$29.95

Antenna

Lumenier AXII 2 5.8GHz U.FL Antenna - Choose Your PolarizationRHCP (10 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$19.99

Receiver

TBS Crossfire Nano Rx Special Edition FPV Long Range Drone Receiver (160 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$44.95

Batteries

6 x CNHL Black Series 1300mAh 22.2V 6S 100C Lipo Battery
Chinahobbyline.com
See Site

Radio

FrSky Taranis Q X7 2.4GHz 16CH Transmitter (Black) (16 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Goggles

Fat Shark Dominator HDO2 OLED FPV Goggles (71 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$499.00

Goggles

FatShark Attitude V5 OLED FPV Goggles w/ Diversity Receiver (33 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$299.00

Goggles

Eachine EV800D 5.8G 40CH Diversity FPV Goggles 5 Inch 800*480 Video Headset HD DVR Build in Battery (10 builds)
Usa.banggood.com
$119.99

HD Camera

GoPro HERO5 Session (303 builds)
Getfpv.com
$199.99

Hardware

5 x Tools for FPV (57 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$34.75

Hardware

2 x M3 Steel Bolt 20 Piece Bulk Buy - Choose Your Size8mm (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.98

Hardware

2 x M3 Steel Bolt 20 Piece Bulk Buy - Choose Your Size8mm (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.98

Hardware

M3 Steel Bolt 20 Piece Bulk Buy - Choose Your Size8mm (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$1.99

Hardware

M3 Steel Bolt 20 Piece Bulk Buy - Choose Your Size8mm (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$1.99

Hardware

5 x M5 Motor Nut w/ Flange (1PC) - Choose Your Color (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.75

Hardware

8 x M3 Nylock Nut (1pc) - Choose Your Color (9 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$4.00

Hardware

14 x M3 Stepped Washer (1PC) - Choose Your ColorPurple (8 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$2.66

Misc Parts

24 LED Strip - 5V High Density LEDs for FPV Racing (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$6.99

Misc Parts

ImpulseRC Apex RGB LED Strip 2 Pack
Racedayquads.com
$5.99

Misc Parts

All-in-One Capacitor and XT60 Pigtail Combo - Choose You Version (7 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$5.99

Misc Parts

HellGate FPV Buzzer - HellGate FPV Buzzer (18 builds)
Buzzer.hellgatefpv.com
See Site

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module (178 builds)
Getfpv.com
$159.99

Radio Module

TBS Crossfire Micro TX V2 (43 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Battery Charger

ISDT D2 200W 24A AC Dual Channel Output Smart Battery Balance Charger (18 builds)
Banggood.com
$139.00

Soldering Iron

X-Tronic Model #3020-XTS Digital Display Soldering Iron Station - 10 Minute Sleep Function, Auto Cool Down, C/F Switch, Ergonomi (3 builds)
Amazon.com
$54.00

Backpack

Lowepro QuadGuard BP X2 (11 builds)
Getfpv.com
$149.99

Misc Supplies

Samsung 30Q 18650 3000mAh 15A Battery
Imrbatteries.com
$7.99

Misc Supplies

TrueRC X-Air 5.8GHz SMA Receiver Antenna - RHCP (5 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$24.99

Misc Supplies

2 x 18650 Li-Ion Battery Case for FatShark Goggles (2 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$36.98

Misc Supplies

VAS ION V2 5.8GHz SMA Antenna (RHCP) (3 builds)
Getfpv.com
$16.99

Misc Supplies

MenaceRC Pico Patch 5.8GHz SMA Receiver Antenna - Choose Your Polarization (2 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$14.99

Misc Supplies

2 x Sony VTC6 3000mAh 18650 Li-Ion Battery 2 Pack for X-Lite, Goggles, Vaping & DIY Packs (20 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$23.98
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MrSmith   Mar 25, 2021  

Made with LOVE! Really not my colors because it looks so much like a girly quad. But everyone can see that is made with love and a lot of time and work! Nice one! Hope it flies well?

shedoc2   Feb 14, 2021  

Can I ask how you wired your FC for the LED strips? I got the same ones but cant seem to control them using BF.

RotorHead   Jan 05, 2021  

Pink lady shaver. Awesome color concept.

techguy1623   Oct 27, 2020  

looks like some sweet candy. Just Amazing! -
thanks for sharing

FPV-Mgunit13   Oct 27, 2020 
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Thank you so very much, someone of facebook said Hello Kitty too...lol...but I see that Sweet Candy too....

Jayembee67   Oct 25, 2020  

Outstanding! I am definitely one for style-over-weight-saving, but this is taking things to an obsessive extreme; I tip my hat! Lovely work. And gosh, Gate Breakers... I haven't flown Gate Breakers in ages, I should dig some out...

FPV-Mgunit13   Oct 25, 2020 

Thank you so much...Ya I went a little overboard (had to with the frame name) lol.... every build I tell myself I'm going to make it basic, but instead I make it more in depth and nicer lol.... I can't seem to build beaters or crappy looking/Basic builds lol

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