my 2nd ever build - Dec 2020 - 3" Armattan Tadpole Special Edition with Stable F411
Armattan Tadpole 3" Special Edition
GEPRC Stable F411 16x16mm with ESC
Armattan 1204/5000kv Motors
TBS Unify Pro32 Nano 5G8
Gemfan Windancer 3028
Caddx Ant
FrSky R-XSR
weight is only 79g without battery, 132g with 650mah 3S
batteries are 3S 75C, normally use 550 or 650mah. can also run 4S and 2S, but i haven't tried either yet
flys for about 5 min on 3S 650mah until i get to 3.6v indicated
notes:
- mounted the cap at an angle to free up space since last build was a little cramped back there...not sure i needed it.
- also could have left the front motor wires longer, mayber 1/4" or so
- will probably redo the vtx connector to the FC as it sticks up too high off the board. maybe remove all the pins i don't need and bend the 2 pins i need 90 degrees aft
- added 3D printed insta360 mount (removable)
Photos
Part List
Frame |
Tadpole 3 inch Special Edition
(6 builds)
Armattanquads.com
|
$37.00 |
Flight Controller |
STABLE F411 - GEPRC
(3 builds)
Geprc.com
|
$15.90 |
ESCs |
STABLE F411 - GEPRC
(3 builds)
Geprc.com
|
$15.90 |
Motors |
4 x Armattan 1204/5000kv Motor (1 piece)
(2 builds)
Armattanquads.com
|
$53.96 |
Propellers |
Gemfan 3028-3 WinDancer - Rotorama
(4 builds)
Rotorama.com
|
$2.39 |
FPV Camera |
Caddx Ant Nano 1200TVL CMOS PAL/NTSC FPV Camera (1.8mm) - Choose Color & Aspect RatioSilver / 16:9
(134 builds)
Racedayquads.com
|
$17.89 |
FPV Transmitter |
TBS Unify Pro32 Nano 5G8
(2 builds)
Armattanquads.com
|
$29.95 |
Receiver |
FrSky R-XSR
(4 builds)
Readymaderc.com
|
$21.99 |
Batteries |
TATTU 650mAh 3S1P 75C 11.1V Lipo Battery Pack with XT30 plug
(13 builds)
Getfpv.com
|
$12.99 |
Radio |
FrSky X-Lite Pro RC Transmitter (ACCESS & D16)
(26 builds)
Racedayquads.com
|
$194.99 |
3D Printed |
Armattan Tadpole Soft Mount Arm Guards (Set of 4)
(7 builds)
Brain3d.co
|
$8.00 |
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