Catalyst Machineworks macro merica 9” 8s

By Numbskullfpv on May 25, 2022

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My latest build

Catalyst Machineworks Macro Merica 9"

went with 8s on APD 80a esc's

Beautifull flying quad 

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Part List

Frame

Macro Merica - Canopy Sold Separate (5 builds)
Catalystmachineworks.com
$122.00

Flight Controller

BrainFPV Radix 2 Flight Controller (H7 + graphic OSD) - Unmanned Tech UK FPV Shop (3 builds)
Unmannedtechshop.co.uk
See Site

ESCs

4 x Advanced Power Drives APD 80F3[x] 8S 34V 80A F-Series ESC
Flyingtech.co.uk
See Site

Motors

4 x BrotherHobby Tornado T5 3115 Pro Motor (3 builds)
Brotherhobbystore.com
$183.96

Propellers

HQProp MacroQuad 9x5x3 R Prop (CW)
Hobbyrc.co.uk
See Site
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Discussion

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Earlycheese   May 31, 2022  

hi dude,
something disturbs me on your build. isn´t the PDB only able to handle 160amp in total ? or is it per motor ? i'm confused.

thank you

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Numbskullfpv   Jun 27, 2022 

turns out it was 160 amp total 落朗

Madcatmike3d   Jun 20, 2023 

So did you end up blowing it then?😬 Also, could you please tell me the brand and color of your purple esc mounts?? Those are beautiful! The whole build is absolutely beautiful!!

Numbskullfpv   Jun 21, 2023 
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heya .. thanks for the nice comment :) nope still not blown it up .. still flying as strong as the day it was built !!
sainsmart purple is the tpu .. only really use sainsmart lol
flew this last week as it goes

urfi007   Feb 15, 2023  
Jodie Froster   Jun 14, 2022  

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