Chameleon Hype Train

By NoveFpv on May 18, 2017

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May 18, 2017
Frame - I love this frame. Tolerances are amazing. It looks so sexy as well. Had to get the matching motors.

Flight Controller - First time using BFF3, but being as I waited a while since its release I was able to search the internet and find all the tips and tricks for soldering this board. It was quite easy, just plan out all your soldering before going at it.

ESCS - These came highly recommended from people I talked to in the FPV Chat Slack. No problems yet, running dshot 600.

Motors - Had to get the matching motors for the frame. Heard great things about them as well in terms of efficiency.

Props - Cyclone is my go to, but wanted to try the RK5051 as well. Loving both.

FPV Gear - Cam is swift 2, great camera, not using the osd or mic though (might in future). The TBS Unify pro is great! Really easy setup, smart audio is cool, loving it. It gets really hot though, almost too hot to touch to change settings (only at 200mW). Had to grind down one edge of the antenna connector on the Unify to make it fit with the frame though. I bought a pair of triumphs for my last quad, so using the other on this one. I dont like the triumph on my goggles as much as I do on the quads.

RX - I'm using flysky fs-i6, so this was really the only option.

Batteries - I wanted to use the 1500 Turnigy batteries, but they are almost too long on the frame and I only have one strap holding them down right now. Going to stick with the 1300 size ones I have for now as they work great and have plenty of punch.

Will update with AUW soon. No GoPro at the moment.

Only issues I ran into were:

  • One of the screws to hold props on the motor wasn't machined properly. The head wasn't finished so basically couldn't use it. Not a huge deal because you get 2 with every motor.
  • One of the larger screws that holds the angle of the FPV camera against the frame was not machined well either. It has a dead zone in the middle of the thread and causes the screw to be loose in the fastener. I tried two different nuts so I know it is the screw that is the issue. You only get two of these in the frame kit, so its an annoying issue. I've contacted Armattan about it and from what I hear they will resolve the issue no problem. Will update with how that goes.

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