FIIshTank (Hoverbot Ultralight Prototype)

By at165db on Nov 06, 2017

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I really want a quad that I can fly indoors (possibly on 1S or 2S) and then take it to the back yard and have enough thrust to work on tricks when I don't have time to go to a park and fly the big 5" quad.

I've been looking at brushless micros, and the pepperfiish build looks very interesting, but I really want a frame with some reasonable prop guards.
http://fishpepper.de/2017/07/28/how-to-build-a-2s-pepperfiish-beast-shopping-list-recommendations/

While looking for a frame with 16x16mm mounts, I learned from the fpvchat slack that the awesome guys at Hoverbot are up to something new. I couldn't wait to try it out!
This build uses the Hoverbot Ultralight Prototype frame, and is just 7.3g with prop guards. The wheelbase is 80mm and is for 2" props.

I wanted a durable cloverleaf antenna, so I'm using the IBCrazy Cloverleaf, which is 1.1g when trimmed down (vs .6g for a whip).

For the 3d printed parts, I got the spacers printed in TPU, and I'm using the 20* camera mount printed in ABS.

I compiled a huge list of 2S batteries at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B-aosnNQKenpLulhH6i1mDSqhqQvy84nccwozwdf1sQ/edit#gid=0
But ultimately I've decided to go with these: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-450mah-2s-65c-lipo-e-flite-compatible-blade-130x-eflb3002s35.html

I fly indoors with 2S and a throttle curve to make that sane. Full throttle 2S indoors is a bit too much oomph for my skill to keep it out of the ceilings. OpenTX config for telemetry alarms for 1S/2S as well as a switch that enables 1S / 2S "indoor mode" / 2S mode. Indoor mode has a reduced linear throttle that hovers at 50% instead of 30%.
https://imgur.com/a/Ves00

AUW with my ghetto 1S is 52.6g, AUW with the 2S 300mah is 54.7g. AUW with my go to 450mah 2S battery is 61.1g. Those 450mah 2S give me ~5m30s flight time indoors!

The more I fly this quad, the more I love it. I've not touched the tiny whoop since.

Photos

Part List

Frame

Hoverbot Vibe Full Kit (2 builds)
Hoverbot.io
$145.00

Flight Controller

tinyFISH F3 (ver. 0.2b w/ 3.1v Reg) 16x16mm Flight Controller w/ FrSky Receiver (13 builds)
Readytoflyquads.com
$23.00

ESCs

Furious FPV Fishpepper 5A 4-in-1 Brushless ESC
Amainhobbies.com
$24.99

Motors

4X Racerstar Racing Edition 1103 BR1103B 8000KV 1-3S Brushless Motor Black For 50 80 100 RC Drone FPV Racing (18 builds)
Banggood.com
$45.98

Propellers

2 Pairs Gemfan 2035 2X3.5X4 4 Blade 1.5mm Mounting Hole CW CCW FPV Racing Propeller for RC Drone (31 builds)
Banggood.com
$3.92

FPV Camera

Crazepony FPV Tiny Whoop Camera 5.8G 40CH 25mW Transmitter with Circular Polarized Clover Leaf Antenna for Blade Inductrix etc (2 builds)
Amazon.com
$28.88

Antenna

IBCrazy 5.8GHZ Cloverleaf Micro RHCP (For Micro FPV Setups With No SMA Connector) (2 builds)
Helidirect.com
$12.00

Batteries

Turnigy nano-tech 450mAh 2S 65C Lipo (E-flite Compatible - Blade 130X EFLB3002S35) (13 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$9.06

Power Distribution

Pololu 5V Step-Up/Step-Down Voltage Regulator S7V7F5 (9 builds)
Pololu.com
$9.95

Misc Parts

daier 20 Sets Mini Micro Jst 2.0 Ph 2-Pin Connector Plug Male with 150mm Cable & Female
Amazon.com
$8.99

Misc Parts

80pcs M2 Screws Brushless Motor Screws for 1103 1104 1105 1106 Brushless Motors
Amazon.com
$8.99

Misc Parts

Vanka JST-XH 2S Connector Adapter Plug Battery Wire Balance Extension Cable for Li-Po Batteries (15cm/150mm, Pack of 10)
Amazon.com
$8.98

Misc Parts

uxcell 2mm Cutting Diameter 3 Flutes HSS Straight Screw Thread Tap 5 Pcs
Amazon.com
$7.59

Misc Parts

eBoot 20 Pairs 22 AWG JST Plug Connector 2 Pin Male Female Plug Connector Cable Wire for LED Lamp Strip RC Toys Battery, 4 Inch,
Amazon.com
$7.49

Misc Parts

20 Sets Mini Micro Jst 2.0 Ph 3 Pin Connector Plug Male With 150mm Cable & Female
Amazon.com
$6.99

Misc Parts

12mm M2 Nylon Screws - Choose Your Color – MultiRotorMania
Multirotormania.com
$1.75

Misc Parts

Turnigy High Quality 24AWG Silicone Wire 1m (Black) (5 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$0.77

Misc Parts

Turnigy High Quality 24AWG Silicone Wire 1m (Red) (2 builds)
Hobbyking.com
$0.77

Misc Parts

Turnigy High Quality 30AWG Silicone Wire 1m (Red)
Hobbyking.com
$0.74

Misc Parts

Turnigy High Quality 30AWG Silicone Wire 1m (Blue)
Hobbyking.com
$0.53

Misc Parts

Turnigy High Quality 30AWG Silicone Wire 1m (Black)
Hobbyking.com
$0.53

Misc Parts

pepperF1SH camera holder by fishpepper
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Misc Parts

pepperFIISH spacer by fishpepper
Thingiverse.com
See Site
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solaireFPV   Nov 06, 2017  

Ah shit, now I need to build mine

at165db   Nov 07, 2017 

Do it! :->

Jodie Froster   Nov 06, 2017  

Love the goldfishtank

at165db   Nov 07, 2017 

It is one of my favorite shirts. https://www.threadless.com/product/452/fish_tank

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