3" Toothpick - De-cased Caddx Vista, Nebula Pro, BetaFPV 20A 2-4S AIO (BLHeli_32), TMotor F1303 5000kV, CRSF nano, Fonster Apro

By Winston Todge on Apr 06, 2021

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I was looking to build a light and agile acro practice quad that wasn't loud, that could take a load of impacts and survive!

Having seen Mr Shutterbug and Kabab's videos I was really interested in building a 3" toothpick but using a Caddx Vista so I can make the most of my DJI Goggles. :) So the shopping list developed...

Mr Shutterbug's DJI Digital FPV on a 3 inch Babytooth

Light load 3" motors - Toothpick motors

Best intro to 3 inch toothpicks from KabaFPV

The Caddx Vista de-casing brings obvious disadvantages (fan required to update the Vista with the DJI Assitant due to overheating and no warranty) but brings a good weight saving (~10g) and all the useful packaging benefits.

I worked on a canopy and spacer combination in Fusion 360 to keep things as low profile as possible, which I've popped on thingiverse.com.

This is by far the most fun quad I own now to fly!

Indestructible, long flight times, agile, small kit bag contents, not silly expensive and QUIET!!

I've not really explained the build process, but took a lot of photos to describe it all. Comment if you want any steers!

Maiden flight and first play...

Photos

Part List

Frame	Fonster Apro 3″ Toothpick 🦷 Frame Unmannedtechshop.co.uk	See Site
Flight Controller	BetaFPV Toothpick 20A F4 2-4S AIO Flight Controller V4 (F405, Blheli_32) Unmannedtechshop.co.uk	See Site
Motors	4 x Tmotor F1303 5000kV Micro Motor (3 builds) Unmannedtechshop.co.uk	See Site
Propellers	BETAFPV Gemfan 16pcs 3016 3-Blade Props with 1.5mm Shaft Whoop Drone Propellers for TWIG XL 3 inch FPV Toothpick Quad 110x 1204 Amazon.co.uk	See Site
FPV Camera	Caddx Nebula Pro Vista Kit HD Digital FPV System (2 builds) Droneauthority.co.uk	See Site
Antenna	FPVCycle Minimortal T Mini Crossfire Antenna Droneauthority.co.uk	See Site
Receiver	TBS Crossfire Nano RX - Unmanned Tech UK FPV Shop (5 builds) Unmannedtechshop.co.uk	See Site
Batteries	Tattu R-Line 550mAh 7.4V 2S1P 95C Lipo Battery - Unmanned Tech UK FPV Shop (4 builds) Unmannedtechshop.co.uk	See Site
Batteries	iFlight 'FULLSEND' 450mAh 2S 75C Lithium Polymer Battery XT30 Droneauthority.co.uk	See Site
3D Printed	Toothpick Canopy 19mm Vista CRSF 26mm by Winston_Todge Thingiverse.com	See Site

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Discussion

KJNewtown Apr 23, 2021

Awesome build!
How is the power and flight time with your 2s 550mah?
Have you tried it with 3s? I wonder how is 5000Kv on a 3s 450mah

rb Apr 15, 2021

Nice build, thanks for the detailed pictures! What's the dry weight?

Winston Todge Apr 21, 2021

The dry weight is 79g. Not the lightest, but so solid! Have ploughed into solid brick walls at full tilt and only had small scratches on the arms. Love this little thing.

Davidpe Apr 08, 2021

Nice build! Can you provide a link to the camera mount?

Winston Todge Apr 09, 2021

Added now in the 3D printed parts list. :)

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4822474

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