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Cheapest Whoop Possible

By FissionBomb on Aug 23, 2017

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Updated 02/19/19 - Building a Tiny Whoop with the least expense possible. with parts in the USA.

Beecore v2 is required for Flysky/Turnigy Radios running AFHDS 2A and Ibus $27.99
BEECORE v2
BetaFPV Flysky F3 SPI $28.99
Flysky Ready BetaFPV

6x15 motors at Kados 55000rpm
Kados $5.99 motors

Use code FPVSHOW for purchases at Kados

Cam Canopy for $1.99 otherwise use VHB Kados Cam Canopy

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MrCookie   Jan 22, 2018  
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Two of those links don't point to anything. Hard to see how it all works when the links don't work :)

FissionBomb   Mar 19, 2018 

Updated as of today! Thanks for the heads up Cookie Monster

deks   Sep 23, 2017  

Currently it may be possible to pick up the BeeBrain v1.2 FC for cheap because NewBeeDrone is about to release a new version. I got one for $10 from RMRC (now gone from there, but other shops may still have them in clearance).

Also currently, you can get 6x15mm 17,000kv motors from AirBlade for $6: https://www.airbladeuav.com/collections/clearance/products/airblade-6x15mm-motor-for-inductrix-speed-insane-set-of-4-motors-2xcw-2xccw (use "Fall2017" coupon for 40% off).

I was able to pick up a RMRC CM275T cam+vtx AIO for $8 (was also on clearance, not available now).

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