Step by step build tutorial + maiden flight.
I decided to keep the plastic cover on the ASUS AC-56 module in order to protect it.
It increases the weight but it keeps the VTX safe as it's outside of the frame.
Diatone Roma L3 Mini quad setup:
Frame: Diatone Roma L3 Quadcopter
Flight controller: Kakute F7 Mini V3
GPS: Matek GPS & Compass Module M8Q-5883
Propellers: Avan Mini 3 Inch Propeller Clear
ESC: Diatone Mamba F35 35A BLheli_S 4in1 ESC (3-6S)
Motors: Emax RS1306B V2 Motor - 4000KV
Receiver: Frsky R9 MX with ExpressLRS telemetry firmware
Firmware: INAV 2.6.1
OpenHD setup:
Air side:
Raspberry PI Zero
Raspberry PI Camera V2.1
Camera module: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07H2D4WYR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PXRWDY7H675FZH9R31P0
Asus AC-56 WiFi USB module
OpenHD 2.0.8
Ground side:
Raspberry PI 3B+
Asus AC-56 WiFi USB module
OpenHD 2.0.8
HDMI video recorder: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084SNVGP6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_APVYCN453GQNSP9NKV3Z?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Fatshark HDO
Maple Wireless 17dBi patch antenna
DIY Antenna Tracker by zs6buj
Transmitter
Jumper T16
FrSky R9M with ExpressLRS (Telemetry) firmware running at 100Hz/1:16TLM @ 868MHz (with ExpressLRS fan mod)
Frame |
Diatone Roma L3 Quadcopter Frame - Unmanned Tech UK FPV Shop
(3 builds)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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Flight Controller |
Kakute F7 Mini V3 - Unmanned Tech UK FPV Shop
(4 builds)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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See Site |
ESCs |
Diatone Mamba F35 35A BLheli_S 4in1 ESC (3-6S) - Unmanned Tech UK FPV Shop
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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See Site |
Motors |
4 x Emax RS1306B V2 Motor - Unmanned Tech UK FPV Shop
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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See Site |
Propellers |
Avan Mini 3 Inch Propeller Pack (Pack of 12)
(2 builds)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
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See Site |
I made the comment on your receiver binding (youtube) video about the 4v5 pad. It's awesome to see your build here!!!!!!
Thanks so much for documenting this, I just started using ELRS 3 weeks ago (well.. I GOT it 3 weeks ago, i've been using it for 2 weeks, it took me 3 separate sessions to get it up and running properly). Opensource projects like this are new to me, and the details are so critical. I will use your videos to get my own OpenHD setup running, and i'm SUPER excited about it!!!
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It is absolutely amazing what open source projects are capable of... WOW!
Your build a extremely cool!
Do you have link for OpenHD project?
All the links are in the video description.