starting to plan a hex build. looking forward to comments. for now I am going to use the tx from my cx-20. once I get her built and dialed in I plan to use this an an AP/FPV platform.
Part List
Frame |
A550 Hexacopter Frame
Buddyrc.com
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$21.99 |
ESCs |
6 x GForce 30A Brushless Multi-Rotor ESC with SimonK Firmware (2-4S LiPOs)
Valuehobby.com
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$36.00 |
Motors |
6 x SunnySky X2212 KV980 II Brushless Motor
(2 builds)
Buddyrc.com
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$269.94 |
Propellers |
3 x Gemfan 1050 Carbon Nylon CW/CCW Propeller Graupner For RC Multirotor
Banggood.com
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$7.65 |
Receiver |
Cheerson CX-20 CX20 RC Quadcopter Parts Receiver Board CX-20-007
Banggood.com
|
$12.81 |
Batteries |
ZIPPY Flightmax 5000mAh 3S1P 30C
Hobbyking.com
|
$34.45 |
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If you want to save a little money you might want to buy the Pixhawk lite from Goodluckbuy.
I am on the fence with that exact decision. The only other FC I have worked with is the mutant APM in the CX-20 so the full size version is appealing but I really need to compare specs to be sure. Every time I think I am ready to start ordering I get hung up on another decision. I like the research stage and am guilty of spending lots of time on this part.
As far as I know the lite version has the same internal components and function, but the form factor is smaller and the plugs are a little different. You just need to research the plugs and make sure it'll work the way you want in that regard. One nice thing is you'll save a lot of space with a smaller unit.
APM 2.5 is 26$ right now and does everything. If you go pixhawk don't forget it needs a separate ppm encoder board if you run pwm from your radio.
That's a good point about the ppm encoder. Where can you find an APM 2.5 FC for $26? They seem fairly fixed at around $35 on eBay from 2.5 to "2.8".
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/APM2-6-ArduPilot-Mega-APM-2-6-Flight-Control-Board-Exterbal-Compass-w-Protective-Case-For/32254644851.html
I have a couple on the way, one from this seller. I´ll test and post feedback soon as I can.
apm is a great FC at a great price. I am looking to take a step up with the FC in this build. very true about the encoder. the chinese super happy fun time combo deal I posted has one. I am curious to see how that $26 apm works out. that is a great price. I am not familiar with that seller on aliexpress so I hope the quality is good. at that price I am really thinking about making a fun knock around flier out of spare parts.
Even better, that's APM 2.6. I guess Aliexpress is the place to buy APM flight controllers.