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Check my checklist anyone?

Posted by Physics_Dude on March 4, 2012 at 12:50am

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 QUADXx1  $72.89
GEMFAN Carbon Nylon 80x4.5" 8045 8045R CW CCW Propeller For MultiCopter 2 Pairsx2  $9.02
3.17mm Plane Fixed Pitch Propeller Adapter Shaft Bullet Typey 4-Packx1  $8.70
Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter w/ Module & 8ch Receiver (Mode 2) (v2 Firmware)x1  $57.99
TURNIGY Plush 18amp Speed Controllerx4  $10.01
D2822/17 Brushless Outrunner 1100kvx4  $8.19
Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 30C Lipo Packx3  $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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  • Javio 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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