After FPVCYCLE Fouride 5" build which is a favourite of mine, i decided to build another light 5" with Dji system and the same motors when I saw the CMW Shocker frame on YouTube videos.
It's a quality kit from CMW. I was in two minds about the FC/ESC choice and decided to use the HGLRC Zeus 35A i bought on sale a while back. With hind sight, a
20x20mm or another AIO might be better.
Fairly straightforward build and i decide to use Dji Radio , no GPS as i don't plan to do long range at the moment.
With 1300mah 4S, AUW is 379g.
8+ minutes cruising around and 5-6 mins with some acros.
On maiden, it was jittery on stock BF 4.25 Pids with RPM filtering. After some PID tune and minimal filtering change, it improves but it's still a bit on edge.
As it is, it's more sensitive to wind compared to the Fouride 5 in the same condition.
Not sure if some of the issue is due to Zeus 35A. gyro and i plan to change it to Jhemcu 35A AIO.
Some footage from Dji Goggles DVR with dynamic stretching added in post.
Photos
Part List
Frame |
The Shocker 4”/5” Ultralight Long Range + Freestyle Frame
(7 builds)
Catalystmachineworks.com
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$61.99 |
Flight Controller |
HGLRC ZEUS35 AIO 3-6S F4 ESC 4in1 35A kaufen | FPV24.com
(5 builds)
Fpv24.com
|
See Site |
Motors |
4 x FPVCycle 23mm Short Motor - THE Cinewhoop motor
(36 builds)
Fpvcycle.com
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$79.96 |
Propellers |
Gemfan Hurricane SL 5125-3 Blade 5 inch Ultralite Racing Prop
(22 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$3.29 |
FPV Camera |
Caddx Vista Digital HD System for DJI HD FPV
(98 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$164.99 |
Radio |
DJI Digital FPV Remote Controller - Mode 2
(60 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$209.29 |
Goggles |
DJI Digital HD FPV Goggles
(141 builds)
Airbladeuav.com
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$529.00 |
How is the durabiliti
I can tell you this is probably the most durable lightweight frame, its designed very well. I use the rear braces on mine and crashed hard on concrete causing one of the bottom side plates to crack at the base and the plate it connects to cracked on both sides showing how well crash load is transferred through the frame. Even with these cracks, the structure is extremely solid and still able to fly perfectly!
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Did you ever get the tuning issue resolved?
I'm asking because i have a 5" Shocker UL on a 20x20 stack and fixed most of my tuning issues running BF 4.2.8.
I kept it as it is as seen in the video as it flies well enough for me. Good to know BF 4.2.8 could help but i have a feeling part of my issue might be the AIO FC related.
I essentially fully tuned my problem out. Although i'm running a cricket f7 and 20x20 succex 4-in-1 esc. Sure it's heavier, but i'm still getting roughly 6 1/2 minutes on a 850mah 6s lipo cruising around. And about 5 minutes of good freestyle.