amaxinno F2.5 nano

By daich on Mar 09, 2022

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Amaxshop did a giveaway for this frame and I won!
2.5" is one of my favourite sizes too!

I'm using the Fyujon board here for a clean build. This is my second attempt at using this board. The vtx is openvtx based and on my first attempt I discovered openvtx will NOT work with Kiss, Emuflight, Silverware...basically anything that isn't betaflight. Openvtx says they implemented the latest version of smartaudio but not according to spec, they leave the VTX off until they receive a certain signal on the smartaudio line that only betaflight gives in their implementation. so the VTX will not turn on on any other platform. You can't use it in manual mode and the button on the VTX doesn't even do anything! The only option if you are really insistant is to reflash to a custom openvtx firmware build with a default mode on power up.

These are some test motors that I had sitting around, previously used in a lightweight 3 inch build It has Unibell and an awesome colour scheme.

This diatone mamba F411 aio 25a board is really old. It is beefy and near bullet proof. I ran this full tilt in a fpvcycle fouride with 2203 3450kv motors and 4" props. The only flaw is the voltage sensor is dead so osd will not show any voltage or warnings. My solution here is to just use the voltage sensor in the camera's osd. The foxeer toothless 2 nano fit the bill perfectly.

The 25.5x25.5 mounting on the frame requires a 45 degree rotation and then the motor wiring is not symmetrical if the FC is layed out whoop style. the boards look humongous on this little guy.

Playlist of all the flights

https://youtu.be/xwA9r53gn94?t=120

Photos

Part List

Frame

AMAXshop Germany Warehouse Global shipping (3 builds)
De.amaxshop.com
$3.32

Flight Controller

Mamba F411 AIO F4 Flight Controller 25A 4S Blheli_S DSHOT600 Brushless ESC Stack comptaible DJI FPV Air Unit 25.5x25.5mm for Who (3 builds)
Banggood.com
$55.64

Motors

4 x Rcinpower GTS V2 1204 5000KV Motor (4 builds)
Newbeedrone.com
$47.96

Propellers

4 paires d'hélices à 3 pales CW CCW G2523 2523, 2.5 pouces, pour Drone RC FPV, hélicoptère Multirotor de course, pièces RC (5 builds)
Fr.aliexpress.com
$4.55

Propellers

Gemfan 2512 2.5Inch 3-Blade 1.5mm Hole Propeller - 4CW+4CCW (6 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$3.69

Propellers

Gemfan Flash 2540 Durable 3 Blade (Red) - Set of 8 (171 builds)
Getfpv.com
$2.58

FPV Camera

Foxeer Toothless 2 Nano 1200TVL CMOS 4:3/16:9 PAL/NTSC FPV Camera (1.8mm) - Choose Your Color (17 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$29.90

FPV Transmitter

Happymodel ExpressLRS ELRS Fyujon 2IN1 AIO Module Built-in ELRS 2.4GHz EP Receiver OpenVTX 5.8G 48CH 300mW for FPV Toothpick Cin
Uk.banggood.com
$31.49

Antenna

Team BlackSheep TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 Linear 5.8GHz Video TX/RX Antenna - Heli-Nation (92 builds)
Heli-nation.com
$6.95

Receiver

Happymodel ExpressLRS ELRS Fyujon 2IN1 AIO Module Built-in ELRS 2.4GHz EP Receiver OpenVTX 5.8G 48CH 300mW for FPV Toothpick Cin
Uk.banggood.com
$31.49

Batteries

Tattu 11.1V 3S 450mAh 75C LiPo Battery Pack with XT30 Plug for Multirotor FPV 90 to 150 Size (8 builds)
Amazon.com
$13.32

Batteries

CNHL MiniStar 450mAh 11.1V 3S 70C Lipo Battery
Chinahobbyline.com
See Site

Radio

DJI FPV Remote Controller (Mode 2) (60 builds)
Getfpv.com
$299.00

Radio

Jumper T12 PLUS Open Source 16ch Radio with JP4-in-1 Multi-protocol RF Module With HALL Gimbal for RC Drone Car Boat (10 builds)
Xt-xinte.com
$109.00

Goggles

DJI Digital HD FPV Goggles (141 builds)
Airbladeuav.com
$529.00

Goggles

FatShark Dominator V2 Headset System Goggles Video Glasses 600 X 480 VGA
Hobbyking.com
See Site

HD Camera

GoPro Hero5 Black — Waterproof Digital Action Camera for Travel with Touch Screen 4K HD Video 12MP Photos (8 builds)
Amazon.com
$405.99

HD Camera

GoPro HERO7 Black Action Camera (102 builds)
Getfpv.com
$399.99

Video Receiver

GTeng T909 5.8G FPV Artifact 32CH Receiver 2 inch LCD Wearable Watch for RC UAV Quadcopter Drone Aircraft - Rcmoment.com
Rcmoment.com
$99.99

Video Receiver

ImmersionRC rapidFIRE w/ Analog PLUS Goggle Receiver Module (179 builds)
Getfpv.com
$159.99

Video Receiver

TBS Fusion (44 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$129.95

Radio Module

TBS Crossfire Micro TX V2 (154 builds)
Team-blacksheep.com
$69.95

Battery Charger

iSDT SC-620 Smart Charger (500W)
Hobbyking.com
See Site

Soldering Iron

MINI TS100 Digital OLED Programmable Interface DC5525 Soldering Iron Station Built-in STM32 Chip (264 builds)
Banggood.com
$53.99

Tools

Upgraded MINI ES121 Electric Screwdriver Smart Repairtools Built-in STM32 Chip OLED with Screwbits (2 builds)
Banggood.com
$99.99

Backpack

Turnigy Transmitter Bag / Carrying Case
Hobbyking.com
$7.42

Accessories

SpeedyBee Bluetooth USB Adapter
Hobbyrc.co.uk
See Site

Misc Supplies

VIFLY ShortSaver 2 Smoke Stopper (2 builds)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
See Site

Misc Supplies

FPV antennas for drones - Actuna TBS ImmersionRC - Actuna Sp. z o.o.
Actuna.com
$29.00

Misc Supplies

TrueRC X-AIR 5.8GHz Crosshair Antenna (RHCP) (4 builds)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
See Site

Misc Supplies

Foxeer Lollipop 2 Stubby 5.8G Omni Antenna(2pcs)
Foxeer.com
$19.90

Misc Supplies

ISDT BattGo BG-8S Smart Battery Checker Balancer Receiver Signal Tester Quick Charge Function (4 builds)
Banggood.com
See Site
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Discussion

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benjo   Mar 10, 2022  
1

The Micro builds are taking over!! i love it

daich   Mar 10, 2022 
1

they keep getting better!

Mr_Stripes   Mar 09, 2022  
1

This frame with replaceable arms would be awesome. Nice build.

daich   Mar 09, 2022 

Thanks! I prefer single piece bottom plates on micros as they are lighter

Mr_Stripes   Mar 09, 2022 

On the 2.5 sure but I think 3 inch+ should have replaceable arms, there are ways to do it without too much weight gain. And 3in+ prop can handle the few extra grams imo

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