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F330 - GPS Equipped APM Copter

By UltiFix on Jul 22, 2015

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F330 GPS equiped FPV toy :D

It's running a open source CX-20 FC (Basically a slimmed down APM 2.6), GPS, and compass, I originally had this FC in my cx-20, then output 4 blew out, I then installed a APM 2.6 into my CX-20. Then "fatquad" on the rc groups made me custom firmware to use output 6 instead of 4. (4 & 5 were busted)

Later I installed that fc onto my F330, and bought a used cx-20 gps and compass for $10.
Also I got the Iris+ motors for a few bucks a piece during the clearence sale, gps/compass stand I happen to have lying around.

Oh yeah! I 3d printed those landing legs! (I did not design them though!)
Here is the thingiverse link
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:933246
Shoot me a pm if you want a set! Or if you want a 3d printing service :D

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UltiFix   Mar 12, 2016  
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It's a cram to get all of that in a f330!

Whiffles   Mar 12, 2016 

Hey, looking good! How's it flying now?

UltiFix   Mar 13, 2016 
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Considering im using mismatched props it flies good, I have more props coming via DHL... Who knows when that is going to get here!
I bought a used CX-20 compass and cable (Because I couldn't find the connectors I need for the compass) and he threw in a maybe working gps. It seems to work but takes forever to pick up satellites, so long I can't even use the gps half the time. I think im going to just buy a new gps that has glonass.

Looks like I need to update my CX-20 post to... Those pictures are awful, And now I have a 3d printed backdoor for the extended battery!

It's fun to have a copter that isn't a CX-20 eggshell. Being able to whip it around and knowing if I crash I don't need to buy an entire new shell is awesome! I mean a F330 arm is what, $2? New props? $1 a piece? That's how you have fun!

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