Insomnia II (Acrobrat 163)

By KM|fpv on Apr 17, 2023

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After trying to build my 3.5" using the Apex 3" pro HD clone frame, I came across another build with this exact frame. The guy who build it uses 3520 propellers, which I've planned to use too.
Fun fact: that guy didn't build the frame with the supplied standoffs and didn't use the gummies to attach the bottom plates to the side plates (or vise versa).
I've tried mounting the motors to the outer two holes, that worked for the propellers, but it didn't catch me. So it's another 3" build.

After a while, this one sitting around and no chance of flying it, I recently received some interesting parts for a couple of bucks.

Why not flying it? The technical parts where from another build, where I had to rotate the 4in1 and flip the flight controller (which wasn't the thing here, 'cause it's got a false board orientation) the power pads are orientated towards where in this build the HD board needs to be. The HD board was angled and I wasn't sure if I want to crash this guy. And I even wasn't happy with the fc2esc cables either!

Update I:
New parts? Yeah! I got a (4" racing) frame, which had a camera, a vtx and T-Motor F20 II (3250kV) and those were the parts I was interested in. The seller asked, if he should put a flight controller in the package as well, but didn't know if it works. I agreed and received a "let's build a minikwad" package, everything needed to go out flying. BUT: I am not into racing, so the frame is for sale. The motors and the stack (lastly the vtx too) moved into this frame. Now everything fits perfect.
Have to say, that this build is a bit inspired by https://rotorbuilds.com/build/15392

Update II:
I don't know why, but the caddx turtle v2 always had some picture issues (stripes), and that bugs me a lot.
But I have my LR-3inch which I don't fly as often as it deserves, which had the caddx tarsier 4k, so I took this.

https://youtube.com/shorts/SjcMd7IebfM

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Part List

Frame

JMT Mini Acrobrat 163 Quadcopter Frame Kit 163mm 3 Inch Compatible with 3030 3045 / Runcam Propeller Mini Split Camera
Xt-xinte.com
$13.68

Flight Controller

HGLRC XJB F440 Omnibus F4 FC 40A Blheli 32 3-4S ESC
Demonpowersystems.com
$74.99

Flight Controller

Airbot Flight Controller Nano OMNIBUS F4 V6 kaufen | FPV24.com (3 builds)
Fpv24.com
See Site

ESCs

TransTEC 25A 4in1 Blheli_S ESC (2 builds)
Hyperdrivehobby.com
$38.00

Motors

4 x ★ EMAX 1606 RS1606 3300KV 4000KV Brushless Motor 3-4S For RC Drone FPV Racing Multi Rotor - 3300KV (4 builds)
Emaxmodel.com
$28.00

Motors

Tiger Motor F20II 1408 3250KV Brushless Motor
Dronecosmo.com
$17.00

Propellers

DALPROP Fold F3 3" DIY Folding Propellers
Defiancerc.com
$5.49

Propellers

T-Motor Dreiblatt Propeller T3140 aus Poly Carbonat in transparent 3,1x4x3 2cw und 2ccw
Modell-hubschrauber.at
$2.99

Propellers

Gemfan D75-3 (3'') Cinewhoop Props
Kwadklub.com
$2.99

FPV Camera

Caddx Tarsier V2 4K
Dronefactory.ch
$93.90

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro32 Nano 5G8 V1.1 VTx Video Transmitter (396 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$29.95

FPV Transmitter

Eachine VTX03S 0/25/50/100/200 mw 40CH 5,8G FPV Sender Mit PITmode Smartaudio funktion (8 builds)
De.aliexpress.com
$17.35

Receiver

HappyModel 2.4GHz EP1 RX ELRS Receiver (104 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$13.49

Batteries

3 x [Kombi] 2 Packungen CNHL MiniStar 850 mAh 14,8 V 4S 70C Lipo-Akku mit XT30U (9 builds)
Chinahobbyline.com
$89.94

Batteries

2 x [Kombi] 2 Packungen CNHL MiniStar 650 mAh 14,8 V 4S 70C Lipo-Akku mit XT30U (6 builds)
Chinahobbyline.com
$47.96

Radio

Jumper T-Lite 16CH Hall Sensor Gimbals CC2500/JP4IN1 Multi-protocol RF System OpenTX Mode2 Transmitter Support Jumper 915 R900/C (23 builds)
Banggood.com
$69.99

Radio

Flysky FS-NV14 2.4G 14CH Nirvana Transmitter with iA8X Receiver 3.5 Inch Display Open Source (19 builds)
Banggood.com
$179.00

Radio

[US$83.99~93.99] JumperRC T-Lite V2 2.4GHz 16CH Hall Sensor Gimbals 150mW Built-in ELRS/ JP4IN1 Multi-protocol OpenTX Remote Con
See Site

Goggles

ORQA FPV.One OLED FPV Goggles + Free Bonus (FPV.PRO Antenna Set, FPV.Connect, FPV.Battery) (4 builds)
Getfpv.com
$649.99

Goggles

FatShark Dominator V1 Headset System Goggles Video Glasses 640 X 480 VGA
Goodluckbuy.com
$270.49

HD Camera

RunCam Thumb Pro W (8 builds)
Shop.runcam.com
$89.99

HD Camera

Hawkeye FIREFLY Q6 Airsoft 1080P HD Multifunktions-Sportkamera für FPV
Banggood.com
$60.59

HD Camera

RunCam Thumb
Shop.runcam.com
$49.99

HD Camera

Insta 360 Go AI Auto Editing Hands-free Smallest Splashprooof FlowState Stabilized Sport Camera (8 builds)
Banggood.com
$203.90

HD Camera

[CA$109.65 5% OFF] Mobius Full HD Sport Kamera 1080P 30FPS 720P 60FPS Für Multirotor rc teile from Spielzeug Hobbys und Roboter
See Site

Video Receiver

Eachine PRO58 RX Diversity 40CH 5.8G OLED SCAN VRX FPV Receiver for FatShark Goggles (37 builds)
Banggood.com
$31.50

Video Receiver

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

Radio Module

JUMPER AION ELRS – avion à haute fréquence 2.4G TX NANO, avec aile fixe, avec télécommande
Fr.aliexpress.com
$35.47

Radio Module

ImmersionRC Ghost Lite Next Gen 2.4GHz RC Transmitter Module
Getfpv.com
See Site

Battery Charger

Toolkit M4 Pocket Schnellladegerät für 1-4 LiPo DC 80W 5A XT30 XT60 Eingang USB-C Eingang/Ausgang
Engelmt.de
See Site

Battery Charger

Online-Shop Ultra Power UP-S6 6x4,35 watt DC 1 s Balance Ladegerät Entlader Lade Hub 6-in-1 ladegerät für RC Micro MX MCPX Li
De.aliexpress.com
See Site

Battery Charger

Online-Shop Ursprüngliche SKYRC IMAX B6 MINI Balance RC Ladegerät/Entlader Für RC Hubschrauber Wieder spitze NIMH/NICD Flugze (6 builds)
De.aliexpress.com
See Site

Battery Charger

US $66.99 |HTRC T240 DUO AC 150W DC 240W 10A Touchscreen Dual Kanal Batterie Balance Ladegerät Entlader Für RC spielzeug Freie
De.aliexpress.com
See Site

Soldering Iron

MINI TS100 Digital OLED Programable Interface DC5525 Soldering Iron Station Built-in STM32 Chip (264 builds)
Banggood.com
$49.99

Soldering Iron

QUECOO Electric Soldering Iron Kit T85 96W Repair Tool Welding Solder Rework Station Heat Pencil Smart Portable Solder Iron Tips
Quecoo.com
$23.99

Tools

Pro'sKit 900-015 Helping Hands Soldering Aid (2 builds)
Amazon.com
$10.00

Backpack

Realacc X-lite Sender Edition FPV RC Drone Umhängetasche Handtasche für FrSky X-lite / X-lite S / X-lite Pro
Banggood.com
$25.99

Accessories

Radio master ag01 mini cnc halle gimbal für tx12/zorro funksender fernbedienung
De.aliexpress.com
$84.00

Accessories

Orqa FPV.Connect (2 builds)
Shop.orqafpv.com
$68.95

Accessories

Happymodel Moxon 2.4GHz antenna for ExpressLRS TX module SMA plug for ES24TX Series For DIY FPV Racing Drone
Xt-xinte.com
$3.63

Accessories

FatShark Face Plate Frontplatte V2 mit Lüfter für die Fatshark Dominator kaufen | FPV24.com
Fpv24.com
See Site

Accessories

TATTU 2500mAh 2S1P 7.4V LiPo Battery DC3.5mm With LED Indicator Button For Fatsahrk Aomway Skyzone Eachine Goggles (7 builds)
Banggood.com
$24.95

Accessories

ESP8285 ESP-M3 integr. 8Mbit Flash WiFi WLAN Serial Modul +25 dbm Low Power 20µA
Amazon.de
See Site

Accessories

Androegg ESP8285 ESP-M1 integr. 8Mbit Flash WiFi WLAN Serial Modul +25 dbm Low Power 20µA
Amazon.de
See Site

Misc Supplies

AchilleΣ Plus for Eachine PRO58 / RealAcc RX5808 Pro Plus OSD
Achillesfpv.eu
See Site
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