Hi, I am new to this drone thing, but i got a broken drone for Christmas and the store didn't have anymore, so I decided to jump right in and build an advanced drone with hobby grade parts. Yeah I know this might not work out for me being only a beginner. I did the same thing for my self balancing butler. What i came here for is I have a few questions about my shopping list and if the electronics im buying are strong enough to lift an action cam. I want to either improve on or keep the same price point. If the parts i post wont work let me know. Thanks. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Since im not allowed to upload .rtf extensions I will post my shopping list here. Parts list for DJI INSPIRE Replica Electronics Power Distribution Board: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=28255 $4.19 OR http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Connection-Board-for-Multi-Copter-RC-Quadcopter-Power-Battery-ESC/141546575651?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D2f80f02df1e14847aca34e98d5e992d9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D171797109501 .99 Transmitter/Receiver: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24901__Turnigy_6X_FHSS_2_4ghz_Transmitter_and_Reciever_Mode_1_.html?strSearch=turnigy%20tran $29.90 Lipo Pack: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=8932 9.99 ESC Program Board: Still looking Control Board: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__31656__Hobbyking_KK2_0_Multi_rotor_LCD_Flight_Control_Board_UK_Warehouse_.html $30.65 OR http://www.ebay.com/itm/KK2-15-Multi-rotor-LCD-Flight-Control-Board-with-Version-1-9S1-w-Case-KK2-KK2-1-/121399625163?hash=item1c43fb45cb $18.29 Motors: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=36717 $11.65 ESC Motor controllers: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__84703__Multistar_MINI_BLHELI_MULTI_30A_OPTO.html $9.07 FRAME: 3D Printed frame: https://www.3dhubs.com/cleveland/hubs/perry $78.00 Carbon fibre rods: http://www.ebay.com/itm/252112796914 $10.26 http://www.ebay.com/itm/121591097144 $24.67 Bushings: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231123080421 $5.59 Landing Gear: Landing Gear Control Board: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221030168024 4.00 Servo With standard metal Gear: Owned Total: $279.77 or Total: $264.21 or If I choose to use a cheaper frame http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=42504 Total: $152.97 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Side items Battery monitor: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=4175 .99 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the frame im using, http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:909384
Stick with the: KK2.15 Multi-rotor LCD Flight Control Board with Version 1.9S1. That already has the latest firmware installed. You sure you want Mode1, throttle on Right? Either way get a better radio with an LCD. Also try to find some motors with screw on prop adaptors. Something like these: The ones you chose are a friction fit and a pain, plus the shaft tends to get bent.
I've chosen this one over my original setup. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9042__Hobby_King_2_4Ghz_6Ch_Tx_Rx_V2_Mode_2_.html About the motors. Would any of these work with my electronics and be powerful enough to lift an action cam with he drone and all the electronics? http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-2212-920KV-CW-CCW-Brushless-Motor-for-DJI-Phantom-F330-F450-F550-X525-A0711/111702667601?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Dd52438b20e0a40ee9aa14c4432aeb711%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D331321364260 http://www.ebay.com/itm/4pcs-2212-920KV-Brushless-Motor-2R-2L-for-DJI-Phantom-F330-F450-F550-A0704/131246482062?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D6e1188451aee4ca99a6cb36468a1b70b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D111702667601 http://www.ebay.com/itm/4pcs-2204-2300KV-Brushless-Motor-CW-CCW-for-Mini-250-QAV250-ZMR250-Quadcopter-se-/161874154380?hash=item25b073938c:g:328AAOSwwbdWPNhe If so which one. also will i need to do any programming to any of my parts because im trying to reduce how much i spend so i can have money for when i get all the parts and realize somethings wrong and broken.
Still a poor choice. You need to have a one with an LCD and at least one 3 position switch. Much better. This is a smaller form factor. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__62710__Turnigy_TGY_i6_AFHDS_Transmitter_and_6CH_Receiver_Mode_2_.html This one has more channels. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8992__Turnigy_9X_9Ch_Transmitter_w_Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_2_v2_Firmware_.html As far as motors you need to decide what prop you want to use. The 1000kv (less RPM) you linked will probably use 9-10" (for larger quads) , the 2300kv (more RPM) 5-6" (for smaller quads.) These look decent for a larger quad. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Emax-DJI-F450-450-2213-920KV-Motor-20A-ESC-Combo-Quadcopter-Multirotor-450mm-/391327498311?hash=item5b1cefc047:ghYAAOSwt6ZWU1ae
okay I've updated my list ill be getting the motors you recommended http://www.ebay.com/itm/Emax-DJI-F4...311?hash=item5b1cefc047:ghYAAOSwt6ZWU1ae and ditching the esc's and motors on the list. that brings me up to $295 and some change. The other thing i need help with is finding a battery. I need one but the one i listed is on back order and who knows how long that will take to get here. I could shop at my local battery store but i'd need to know what I'm trying to buy. the only reason i have that battery is because It was listed under the control board as a good item. Also the other control board i found for $18 and some change is that one good? http://www.ebay.com/itm/KK2-15-Multi-rotor-LCD-Flight-Control-Board-with-Version-1-9S1-w-Case-KK2-KK2-1-/121399625163?hash=item1c43fb45cb Im trying to keep my budget below 300 but sense i still need a battery charger that probably wont happen. I was also thinking about ordering the battery online then getting the charger locally. Thank you for all your help on this. I just need to be certain because ive gotten into this grove where i spend loads of money to build something and it either has too many problems and doesn't work, or it breaks fast. Either way its a waste of money and i cant afford to lose this much money I dont get paid enough to have $300.00 any other time than a gift giving holiday.
actually this one is made for beginners and im thinking about getting this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-KK2-15-Lite-LCD-Flight-Control-Board-6050MPU-644PA-Multirotor-KK2-KK2-1/121399725759?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D58dec36f9eaa4020ad26a846bbdb261a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D121399625163
Actually that's not a good idea. It takes a while to learn the basics and develop the proper muscle memory. You will crash a lot. You need to get at least one spare motor and ESC. I basically crashed every single time when I first started with my little lightweight mini. And if you try to be careful and baby your quad it will take even longer to hone your skills. Also a quad like you want to build will need a lot of space and with the extra weight and power things can go wrong for the inexperienced pilot quickly. Is wide open space readily available by you? It's nice to just step outside your door and get in a few packs worth of flights. No packing a flight back with tools, parts etc. I built a large ~550mm or so tricopter but I don't fly it nearly as much as I'd like to because it's a bit of a drive to get to an area I feel flying in. I just bought one of these, a step outside the door model, I have a vacant lot across from my house (I live in a city.) Along with spare props, motors and batteries. http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_231467.html I'm looking forward to beating it to death and not worrying about it. In lieu of the beast you want to build, you might also consider something like this as a start. A very nice package with a very slick 9ch radio you can use for future builds. http://www.Banggood.com/Eachine-EC250-Racer-Drone-With-RadioLink-2_4G-9CH-AT9-Transmitter-R6D-CC3D-RTF-p-1008943.html
That's very appetizing but once i buy something i generally get out of it very quickly. I was going to spend $400.00 on new seats for my car, (Acura nsx) but now am not interested since i got a drone for Christmas. I was building the first 8ft self balancing robot butler for 3 months before that, but it fell over and i didn't want to invest anymore money, so i made it into a go kart that's just sitting behind my house because i lost interest. I made a dirt bike and the same thing it just goes on. I don't want to spend allot of money in something then get tired of it. which is why i opted for the 3d printed version not only can i fix it if it breaks, but I can also modify the parts and improve them over time. Its something to look at either way. If you can find an RTF that i can buy and use the parts to make the inspire but use as a fallback or crash test dummy that could be great but it needs to be the same or preferably cheaper than my current setup that proceeds as follows: Parts list for DJI INSPIRE Replica Power distribution board: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Connection-Board-for-Multi-Copter-RC-Quadcopter-Power-Battery-ESC/141546575651?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D2f80f02df1e14847aca34e98d5e992d9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D171797109501 .99 Transmitter: Replacement: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8992__Turnigy_9X_9Ch_Transmitter_w_Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_2_v2_Firmware_.html $59.99 Lipo Pack: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=8932 9.99 ESC Program Board: Still looking Control Board: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121399725759 $18.19 Motors: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Emax-DJI-F450-450-2213-920KV-Motor-20A-ESC-Combo-Quadcopter-Multirotor-450mm-/391327498311?hash=item5b1cefc047:ghYAAOSwt6ZWU1ae $82.95 ESC Motor controllers: Not needed with new parts: See motors. FRAME: 3D Printed frame: https://www.3dhubs.com/cleveland/hubs/perry $78.00 Carbon fibre rods: http://www.ebay.com/itm/252112796914 $10.26 http://www.ebay.com/itm/121591097144 $24.67 Bushings: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231123080421 $5.59 Landing Gear: Landing Gear Control Board: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221030168024 4.00 Servo With standard metal Gear: Owned ------------------------------------------------------------------- Side items Props: comes with other parts :See motors. Battery monitor: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=4175 .99 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now, about my other questions in my previous post.
I bought the small 20 dollar drone to practice on while i build the full on ultra-drone with the cuts through dry wall like butter blades. Ill still be building the other one.
