Source one V3 - V4 change over
By Shantyspoon on Jan 11, 2021
Hi all
i just changed over my Source One v3 to a Source One v4 frame. Swapping over all the v3 parts to the v4 frame was not as easy as expected.
The v4 frame is slightly longer and alot thinner so Vista wiring had to be extended to accommodate. Using a 3d printed camera mounts the dji camera will not fit if slammed more than about 22mm due to the camera cutout on the top plate. This was my least favorite feature on the new design as I like a slammed design mosly for aesthetic reasons. All tpu will have to be modified and reprinted including antenna mount, motor skids and gopro camera mount.
i was very excited when tbs released the v4 frame coming in 50grams lighter than the previous generation. After a few flights I have noticed a difference in hangtime with the lighter weight frame. Overall i like the look of it, the arms interlock very well and I'm happy they kept the base plate design. I just wish I could put shorter standoff on it with the dji camera still being kept within the safety of the frame.
Part List
Frame |
TBS Source One V4 5inch
(120 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
|
$26.95 |
Flight Controller |
Flight Controller F405-mini, 20*20 – Matek Systems
Mateksys.com
|
See Site |
ESCs |
HGLRC 30amp 3-5S Dshot600 BLHeli_S 16.5 BB2 ESC for RC Drone
(2 builds)
Hglrc.com
|
$29.99 |
Motors |
IFLIGHT Xing 2207 Unibell Race Motor 2750KV 4S
Hobbyman.com.au
|
$33.99 |
Propellers |
ETHIX S4 LEMON LIME PROPS
Ethixltd.com
|
See Site |
FPV Camera |
DJI Digital FPV System - DJI
Dji.com
|
See Site |
FPV Transmitter |
DJI Digital FPV System - DJI
Dji.com
|
See Site |
Antenna |
DJI Digital FPV System - DJI
Dji.com
|
See Site |
Receiver |
TBS Crossfire Nano Rx - FPV LONG RANGE DRONE RECEIVER
(907 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
|
$24.95 |
Batteries |
Tattu R-Line V3.0 4S 1550mAh 14.8V 120C Lipo Battery Pack
Customquads.com.au
|
$49.00 |
Power Distribution |
PDB FCHUB-A5 w/ Current Sensor 184A, BEC 5V 2A – Matek Systems
Mateksys.com
|
See Site |
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Looks good. I'm curious about the strength of the arms. In the GITHUB images they look much much narrower and weaker than v3 haha. Let us know if you notice any issues !