PowerPick HD

By IvanNik on Jun 20, 2021

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A HD version of kabab's Powerpick..
The original kabab's frame supports only 15mm with cameras, so we'll need canopy from Diatone as well (probably it's easy to just get whole frame from Diatone)

I tested several ways (including 25 to 15mm adapter plate) to mount caddx VTX with 25mm FC - the best solution is just to use M1.6x16mm screws (you'll need wrench for 3.2mm).
Another feature is to use Head Cable Zip Ties fopr the antenna and capasitor mounts.

I like the overall result so much, so probably I'll build another back-up copy.

The flight time is about 8min on 3S 1100mAh (10 min - only hovering) with 5min of solid race.
The power is good enough - probably is might be more with 4S but I preffer 3S on this build.

The AIO FC is amasing.. I still don't beleve that it's 45Amp (probably quad really needs 35Amp max) but will see.

Quad weight: 192g
Weight with battery: 301g

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Part List

Frame	FPVCycle PowerPick Frame (Choose 4” or 5”) (5 builds) Fpvcycle.com	$17.99
Flight Controller	Jhemcu GHF405 PRO 3-6S F4 45A AIO Flight Controller Team-blacksheep.com	$75.95
Motors	4 x FPVCycle 2203 3000kv (2 builds) Team-blacksheep.com	$81.96
Propellers	Gemfan Hurricane Durable Tri Blade SL 5125 Propellers (2CW + 2CCW) (3 builds) Fpvcycle.com	$2.99
FPV Camera	Caddx Nebula Pro Vista Kit 720p/120fps Low Latency HD Digital FPV System (161 builds) Getfpv.com	See Site
Antenna	DJI Caddx Vista Longer Antenna (87mm) (3 builds) Fpvcycle.com	$10.00
Misc Parts	Mount Head Cable Zip Ties 4 Inch Screw Hole Nylon Wire Strap Black 60pcs Ebay.com	$7.68
Misc Parts	M1.6 M2 M2.5 Black Alloy Steel Allen Hex Socket Cap Head Screw Bolt GR 12.9 Ebay.com	$15.35
Misc Parts	500pcs M1.6 Metric Thread Insert Screw Fastener Carbon Steel Hex Nut Ebay.com	$12.85
Misc Parts	3 x Diatone GTB 4/5 inch Accessories Diatone.us	$4.17
Tools	Moody Tools 58-0161 8-Piece Metric Open End Wrench Set Amazon.com	$32.67

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Discussion

Jodie Froster Jun 21, 2021

Ok, so I'm curious, I would imagine that on 3s something this light wouldn't get anywhere NEAR 35 amps per corner, what does your current meter say (is it calibrated)?
I haven't built a 5" ultralight, so I don't really know what the current use looks like. I also never fly on 3s, does the amp draw go up, since the voltage is lower?

IvanNik Jun 21, 2021

Will check and record video.. so far I just flied 4 packs and didn't check any outputs except flight time:)
35ams was my guess..

Jodie Froster Jun 21, 2021

Oh thank you, I would love to see footage!!!

IvanNik Jun 28, 2021

Added a footage from DVR

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