120g DJI Micro Reverb

By Samw85 on Aug 12, 2021

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Wanted a lightweight 3" topmount freestyler.
With most 3" frame being quite heavy (Micro Apex 58g??!!), I decided to go for the Micro Reverb (33g, much better) despite knowing that things will be a little tighter.
Having a pretty good idea from my other tight 3" builds, I knew pretty much the parts list to go for.
Check out https://rotorbuilds.com/build/26823 and https://rotorbuilds.com/build/26466

The result is a light build (120.5g dry) with 1404 motors on 4S!

I've added a pic of my Micro Reverb against a buddy's Micro Apex, and you can really see (and feel) the difference in size and weight.

Things to be aware of:

  • Vista must be stripped to fit
  • The old DJI Cam wont fit nicely unless you file away from the cam mount holes in the side cam plates (very easy) - or go for a nebula pro or new DJI cam if you have one
  • And for some reason the Micro Reverb frame kit came without a strap (and only the velcro-type battery pad)
  • yes, the arms are only 2.5mm thick. I hope they'll hold up at least mild to medium crashes... good thing they cost only 10$ for a set of four :)
  • and yes, props are in view as opposed to the Micro Apex, but that was clear from looking at the frame.

Other than that' it's a very straight forward build, and so far it's been an absolute blast to fly!

Photos

Part List

Frame

ImpulseRC Micro Reverb 4" Complete Frame Kit (4 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$39.89

Flight Controller

JHEMCU GHF420AIO 20A
Jhemcu.com
See Site

Motors

XNova T1404 FPV Racing Series Motor - 3800KV- 4PCS Combo (3 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$57.99

Propellers

GEMFAN 3016-3 PROPS - (2CW + 2CCW)Grey (59 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$3.99

FPV Camera

CADDX Vista Air Unit for DJI HD System (211 builds)
Airbladeuav.com
$159.00

Receiver

TBS Tracer Nano RX (4 builds)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
$27.90

Radio

TBS Mambo - FPV RC Radio Drone Controller (11 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$139.95

3D Printed

Micro Reverb - BackMount by ThingOlvr
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Misc Parts

Panasonic 1000uF 35V (FC-Series) Low-ESR Capacitor for ESC Noise Reduction (121 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$1.55
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