My current favorite build. The 210mm size allows 5" props but reduces weight enough to make this thing float like a feather. I just flashed Betaflight 2.2 and with Airmode enabled I feel like this things agility and stability has gone through the roof.
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I just noticed you're using a cheap Eachine VTX. How do you like it? I'm running the cheap Boscam VTX, but it's a tad large. Yours looks like a much better option.
Question about that power filter listed in your build, are you going from the balanced lead on your battery? Or did you solder it to your pdb so you don't need to plug in to cables each pack? I also read you can solder the filter to the pdb using the 2s port, but wondering if the voltage spikes would be further mitigated by not being on the pdb, probably doesn't matter, curious though. I'm also planning on adding in a capacitor though just to make sure. In fact, they included one with the escs.
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Hello! New to minis and I'm thinking of building this build part for part! Do you think it would be a good first build? Or is there anything I should swap out? You mentioned burning out the VTX, is this something I should be concerned about?
Any advise would be great. Looks like a great little quad, already bought the frame!
This is definitely a nice build. I'm thinking about doing something similar on a bit more of a budget. I'm also a little concerned about the voltage spikes, so it'd be nice to see a confirmed solution.
Thanks! My qav210 has quickly become my favorite build. It is a bit tight for a first build....it can be difficult to get everything to fit nicely but not impossible. Perhaps a QAV250 might be better. Adding a larger capacitor directly to the PDB resolved my issue with the voltage spikes. I used 1000 uf. You can achieve the same thing by using a power filter .
Simple enough. I remember watching that video a while back. Good to know.
Thanks! Well the frame is on the way so I'm committed! I'll make it all fit or die trying.
Awesome! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out!
I never did give the update on this... this is after my first crash! Taking it out for it's real first long session tonight! https://www.instagram.com/p/BDd4JKvggeD