Five33 TT

By Xeromool on Feb 27, 2023

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The moment I laid eyes on the Tiny Trainer, I was captivated. However, due to its unavailability in my country and the absence of local groups, I never seriously considered purchasing one. Nevertheless, a local TT racing chapter recently emerged, giving me the perfect excuse (although I didn't really need one) to finally get a kit.

Initially, I used a DarwinFPV 1-3s 15a 25 x 25 All-in-One (AIO) setup for the build. Soon enough, I realized that the amp rate fell short. During a corkscrew maneuver, the drone went up in smoke, leading me to opt for a BetaFPV F405 4S 20A FC v5 for the rebuild, as it was the only option available locally.

This build has been the most demanding one I've undertaken, taking considerable time to complete. I wasn't satisfied with the standard TPU part included in the kit, so I took it upon myself to craft my own. Some of the models are remixes, while others are entirely original, such as the tail, which I modeled after the original racer's design. You can find the link to the parts in the provided list.
I meticulously assembled this build, ensuring that all solder joints were fully flown and shimy. For the LEDs, I went a 144/m WS2812B RGB LED Pixel Strip, powered by a Matek 5v BEC connected directly to the V-bat to reduce strain on the FC. If you were to activate a Larson scanner on the LEDs, they would run from the tail to the nose, extending on the arms to the motors, and back. I've configured the race colours to be controlled by a trim switch, allowing me to change the VTX Channel along with the corresponding colour in one profile. Additionally, I've used a potentiometer in another profile to access the full spectrum of colours.

This will be my first-time racing, so it should be interesting!

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Part List

Frame

TinyTrainer Frame Kit
Flyfive33.com
$33.00

Flight Controller

F405 4S 20A Toothpick Brushless Flight Controller V5 BLHeli_S (ICM42688) (2 builds)
Betafpv.com
$67.99

Motors

TinyTurners | 1404 4533KV TinyTrainer Motors (Set of 4)
Flyfive33.com
$58.00

Propellers

HQPROP HEADSUP T3.1X1.8X3 TINY PROP(2CW+2CCW)-2MM (BULK DISCOUNT AVAILABLE)
Flyfive33.com
$2.29

FPV Camera

RunCam Racer Nano 2 1000TVL CMOS 4:3/16:9 PAL/NTSC FPV Camera 1.8 - Orange (13 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$31.99

FPV Transmitter

Happymodel Fyujon 2in1 module 2.4GHz ExpressLRS EP RX Receiver and OpenVTX 5.8GHz 300mW Video Transmitter (8 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$29.99

Antenna

RUSHFPV Cherry 5.8GHz U.FL Lock Antenna 2 Pack - Red (RHCP orLHCP) (36 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$12.99

Radio

FrSky ACCST Taranis Q X7 Transmitter 2.4G 16CH Mode 2 White Black International Version for RC Drone (263 builds)
Banggood.com
$154.04

Goggles

Skyzone Cobra X V4 Diversity 5.8GHz FPV Goggles w/ 60 FPS DVR (14 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$248.99

3D Printed

Xeromool's Tiny Trainer
Cults3d.com
See Site

Misc Parts

BTF-LIGHTING WS2812B RGB 5050SMD Individual Addressable 3.3FT 144(2X72) Pixels/m Flexible Black PCB Full Color LED Pixel Strip D
Amazon.com
$21.99

Misc Parts

Mateksys Micro Bec 6-30V to 5V/9V-Adj (3pcs)
Team-blacksheep.com
$10.99

Radio Module

Happymodel ES24TX 2.4GHz ExpressLRS ELRS Long Range Low Latency High Re-flashed Micro TX Module for RC Drone
Banggood.com
$45.99

Battery Charger

ViFly WhoopStor 1S LiPo/LiHV 6 Channel DC/USB-C Battery Charger & Discharger for BT2.0 & PH2.0 (2 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$29.99

Battery Charger

EV-Peak CQ3 Multi Charger 4x 100W NiMH / LiPO with Built-in Balance
Dronecosmo.com
$179.99

Soldering Iron

TS100 PORTABLE SOLDERING IRON W/XT60 Power Cable (26 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$58.99

Tools

TBS All-Purpose 24 Bit Driver Kit
Team-blacksheep.com
$12.95

Accessories

VAS Ethix Crosshair Extreme (RHCP) 5.8GHZ
Team-blacksheep.com
$37.99

Accessories

VAS Ethix Mad Mushroom V2 (RHCP) 5.8GHZ
Team-blacksheep.com
$24.99

Accessories

2 x FrSky M7 Hall Sensor Gimbal
Progressiverc.com
$40.98
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Jodie Froster   Mar 04, 2023  
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I hope you have a blast running it! She looks great with all the LED's

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