Intro
This was supposed to be a parts build, using spare motors and electronics I already had to add a third Apex to my fleet. Then BrainFPV dropped the Radix 2. It didn't feel right setting that up with banged up motors, so I ordered one of the NewBeeDrone Flow Motor 8-packs and got to work...slowly.
LAYERS
The Radix 2 allowed me to simplify the wiring and divide the build into independently removable 'layers'.
Stats
| Weight with no battery or GoPro | 439G |
| Weight with 1000MaH Ovonic LiPo and GoPro H7 | 731G |
| Solder Joints | 87 |
| HD Angle | 20º |
| FPV FoV | 170º |
| Favorite Color | Red |
Build Tips
Nothing fancy.
Bottom Buzzer Button
If you're not running the Apex OSD you can use the little 'nook' behind the camera for a battery powered buzzer.
The JHE20B Quad Finder buzzer's button lines up well with the cutout in the frame.
Short and Secure 10 Pin Connector
BrainFPV and HobbyWing include connectors with their boards, but I find them to be unnecessarily long. Tiny's LEDs has a 35mm kit which cleans thing up a bit.
To prevent damage and grime, cover the connector with some tape. I used to loathe JST-SH, but since I started doing this I haven't had any connector issues.
Use HD Camera Plates for Micro Analog Cameras
If you want to run a micro form factor camera I recommend picking up the HD Camera Plates for the easiest fit. Stubby mini form factor cameras, such as the Foxeer Toothless also fit better with the HD plates. The TPU spacer included with the plates didn't work very well for micro so I just used some plastic washers and o-rings.
Conformal Coat
Yes.
LEDs
Also yes. 
Betaflight Settings
diff here
Thanks for checking out my build! See it fly on Instagram or YouTube.
A note on the pricing below - RotorBuilds is doing something funky with the currency conversion of the ImpulseRC links, making them artificially high in USD.
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Beautiful build, and equally nice build log! I still haven't decided on what my first Radix 2 is going in :)
Thank you! The Radix 2 is honestly overkill on this, but I love BrainFPV and had to get in on batch 1. Did you see that NASA used the same Bosch IMU on the Mars helicopter?
Nonsense! Your build deserves the best!
I didn't see that about NASA. That's great