The Imp

By PitVipR on Mar 22, 2018

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The Imp

Custom Tiger Stripe Aluminum Anodization by RCGroups member "Pig": https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=115621

3D printed GoPro mount by: Me, inspired by: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2112212

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Part List

Frame

Armattan Japalura 3" - Silver
Getfpv.com
$68.99

Flight Controller

Mini Brushless F3 Flight Control System - $35.24 |GearBest.com (10 builds)
Gearbest.com
$35.24

Motors

4 x BrotherHobby Tornado T1 1407 3600Kv Micro Motor3600kv (193 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$63.96

Propellers

RotorX RX3040T Orange Tri Props (2xCW 2xCCW)
Buddyrc.com
$3.99

Propellers

RotorX RX3040TSB - Smoke Black (2CW+2CCW/Bag) (2 builds)
Getfpv.com
$3.49

FPV Camera

Foxeer Arrow Micro HS1202 FPV Camera V2 - Orange (2 builds)
Getfpv.com
$19.99

FPV Transmitter

Aomway TX004 Mini 20x20 0-200mW VTX w/ Tramp Protocol - U.FL (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$16.99

Antenna

Lumenier AXII Stubby 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (232 builds)
Getfpv.com
$14.99

Receiver

Lemon Rx DSMX Compatible Diversity Satellite (DSM2 backward compatible but must use DSMX compatible primary receiver) LM0037 (46 builds)
Amazon.com
$61.18

Batteries

TATTU 650mAh 4S1P 75C 14.8V Lipo Battery Pack with XT30 plug (45 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Power Distribution

Panasonic 1000uF 35V (FC-Series) Low-ESR Capacitor for ESC Noise Reduction (121 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$1.55

Radio

FRSKY TARANIS X-LITE (BLACK) WITH FREE 18650 BATTERY BLACK CAPS (64 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

HD Camera

GoPro Hero5 Session, 1080p (303 builds)
Amazon.com
$230.41

Misc Parts

M5x0.8mm Zinc Plated Nylock Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nuts Black 100pcs (4 builds)
Amazon.com
$8.95

Misc Parts

RDQ 3/8'' x 2ft. Braided Mesh Wire Wrap for ESC and Motor WiresCarbon (45 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$1.99
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Discussion

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TeamWolfFPV   Apr 12, 2018  

Nice setup! How does it run with the GoPro on top? Does it have enough power? Do the motors get hot?

PitVipR   Jul 03, 2018 

I used to have RCX 3200kvs and it was anemic with a gopro on top... Swithched to the T1's at 3600kv and it feels like its almost not there except for hard dives... Def. reccommend 850mah batteries.

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