Check my checklist anyone?

Before I purchase anything, would any of you care to check over my bill of materials for a basic quadcopter?

MWC MultiWii SE Standard Edition 4-axis X-mode Flight Control Board...	x1	$72.89
GEMFAN Carbon Nylon 80x4.5" 8045 8045R CW CCW Propeller For MultiCo...	x2	$9.02
3.17mm Plane Fixed Pitch Propeller Adapter Shaft Bullet Typey 4-Pack	x1	$8.70
Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter w/ Module & 8ch Receiver (Mode 2) (v...	x1	$57.99
TURNIGY Plush 18amp Speed Controller	x4	$10.01
D2822/17 Brushless Outrunner 1100kv	x4	$8.19
Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 30C Lipo Pack	x3	$13.74
HobbyKing ECO6-10 200W 10A 6S Bal/Dis/Cyc Charger w/ acc.	x1	$39.99
Turnigy 5mm Heat Shrink Tube - BLACK (1mtr)	x1	$0.36
Turnigy 5mm Heat Shrink Tube - RED (1mtr)	x1	$0.35
4mm Gold Connectors 10 pairs (20pc)	x1	$2.47
PolyMax 3.5mm Gold Connectors 10 PAIRS (20PC)	x1	$1.59
XT60 Male w/ 12AWG Silicon Wire 10cm (5pcs/bag)	x1	$5.21
Single 4mm Male to 4 x 3.5mm Female Adapter (1 set)	x1	$1.90

I am designing the frame myself; it's a mix of 3/4" aluminum tubing and 3D printed plastic parts.

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Permalink Reply by Javio on April 24, 2012 at 7:53am

Simulate your copter with http://www.ecalc.ch/xcoptercalc_e.htm it is free and it will tell you if your motors, ESCs, batteries, propellers are suitable for the weight of your copter. It is not hard to use, don't be afraid by the first impression.

Javio

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