Quad Copter DIY Build

[TheGuy]

A friend got me onto the idea recently of Building my own Quad Copter so I thought I would post it here to share and get some assistance with the build.

I bought the below starter kit from http://flyingrobot.co/



They have 2 options, DIY or pre-built so I went for the DIY one as learning to build it is half the fun and R500 cheaper.

I ordered the kit on a Friday morning and it arrived the Monday. Quick turn around and pleasant service.

The kit:

 

[TheGuy]

The Transmitter (remote control) I bought extra which cost R1500

 

[gelid]

Looks like very good kit

 

[TheGuy]

After visiting my friend for some advice I made a list of all the small things I'm going to need:

• Heat Shrink
• Red and Black Cable
• Soldering Iron
• Pliers
• Allen Keys
• Solder
• Cable Ties

Its cost roughly R500 which means it worked out to the same as buying the pre-built one accept that I get to keep the tools.

 

[PhireSide]

Very nice! Keep us posted

 

[TheGuy]

I can't seem to remove the pictures in my post that I deleted hence the double pictures.

 

[Magnum]

Okey. some tips.

ECS's must be calibrated to match each other.
props are diagonal mounted same type. 2 clockwise and 2 counter clockwise.
mount kill switch in safe position for easy access to kill motors manually. DONT RELY ON REMOTE KILL AS SOME PEOPLE HAVE LOST VITAL BODY PARTS!!!!!!!!!
This is a beautyfull and expensive hobby. Good luck and have fun. Be safe.

NSFW Graphic video!
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1144377&page=5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia2JBFIQQvk

 

[TheGuy]

Okey. some tips.

ECS's must be calibrated to match each other.
props are diagonal mounted same type. 2 clockwise and 2 counter clockwise.
mount kill switch in safe position for easy access to kill motors manually. DONT RELY ON REMOTE KILL AS SOME PEOPLE HAVE LOST VITAL BODY PARTS!!!!!!!!!
This is a beautyfull and expensive hobby. Good luck and have fun. Be safe.

NSFW Graphic video!
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1144377&page=5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia2JBFIQQvk

Thanks man that is some good advice never even thought them to be dangerous.

 

[Magnum]

Thanks man that is some good advice never even thought them to be dangerous.

Those are direct drive props. a 1Kv motor spins 1000RPM per volt. that is 11.1v * 1000 = 11100 RPM on 3s lipo battery. at that speed any soft prop becomes your worst nightmare.

 

[fastesthamster]

Did it come with blades?

 

[The_Ogre]

You almost had me going out to buy one...then I saw that soldering iron.

I can't solder for schit!

 

[TheGuy]

Did it come with blades?

Jip 4 plastic ones

 

[fastesthamster]

Jip 4 plastic ones

Cool, what made you choose that version compared to the FPV250L?

 

[gregmcc]

Nice kit. Been wanting to get into DIY drones for a while now. Following this.

 

[TheGuy]

Cool, what made you choose that version compared to the FPV250L?

My friend got the FPV so I thought I would try the ZMR.

 

[TheGuy]

I started building last night but the wire I bought is too thick so I'm buying some more today.

 

[fastesthamster]

My friend got the FPV so I thought I would try the ZMR.

Ah, so you prefer a challenge rather than relying on the experience of a friend?

Thanks, I think I shall join you on this build.

 

[FlyingRobot]

Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions? I can always help

 

[fastesthamster]

Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions? I can always help

I guess you saw increased traffic from this thread?

I have a question, I need to choose between the FPV200L and the ZMR250. I understand the ZMR250 is lighter, but is that about it? Not sure if I should save R400 now, or if I will regret it later.

Also, I have a Honeybee king remote, which I assume I can use?

 

[fastesthamster]

Spoke to Alan, from FlyingRobot, I'm going with the FPV200L, as I can always upgrade to the ZMR250 frame at a later date. Nice guy, and checkout was painless.