Share your drone info thread

Hi everyone,

I'm creating this thread to share your drone/copter information. I believe, this would help immensely for newbies like me during the initial build. For example, the Chris's blog on cheap Hobby King quad configuration is really a good resource.

I don't want to burden anyone who is willing to share their info. Hence all fields are optional. Atleast the first 5 fields are ideal. Please find the list of fields to copy/paste at the end, so you can start filling :-).

Here goes information about my quad.

frame: Quadcopter (3DRobotics)
controller/autopilot: APM1
esc: 20A (3DRobotics)
motors: 850Kv (3DRobotics)
propellers: 10x47, APC (3DRobotics)
motor to motor distance: -- inches

battery: 4S 3300mAh (Turnigy nano-tech)
total weight: -- lbs
flying time: 15 minutes (average)

radio: Turnigy 9X
video/osd: none
other: Sonar, Xbee, GPS/Mag, Attopilot current sensor

Misc:

Turnigy 9X: Mode1 -> Mode2 change, Li-ion battery hack
photos:

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frame:
controller/autopilot:
esc:
motors:
propellers:
motor to motor distance: -- inches

battery:
total weight: -- lbs
flying time:

radio:
video/osd:
other:

Misc (hacks/mods):

photos:

Latest Toy----

frame:KK MK X525 goodluckbuy.com $29 !!

controller/autopilot: APM2

motors: 880kv

esc: 30 Amp goodluckbuy.com $ 37 /4

propellers: 12x4.5

battery: 3300 ma 3s

radio: Spektrum DX7

I was very happy to get this frame at $42, and now that they are blowing them out at $29 (free shipping)!!! I have to say this is the best buy in the business. They are very strong with properly designed spring loaded legs (this will save more damage than you can imagine).

The only flaw it the motor mount they supply - very flimsy, tends to vibrate a lot. I used 1/8"x3/4" aluminum to make new ones, and now the unit is extremely smooth and vibration free. I have had almost no flight time yet but so far it looks smooth with Stab_D =.06, R/P D =0, R/p P=.1

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John Hanson February 14, 2012 at 10:10pm

Latest Toy----

frame:KK MK X525          goodluckbuy.com       $29 !!

controller/autopilot: APM2

motors: 880kv

esc:   30 Amp                 goodluckbuy.com       $ 37 /4

propellers:    12x4.5

battery: 3300 ma 3s

radio: Spektrum   DX7

I was very happy to get this frame at $42, and now that they are blowing them out at $29 (free shipping)!!! I have to say this is the best buy in the business. They are very strong with properly designed spring loaded legs (this will save more damage than you can imagine).

The only flaw it the motor mount they supply - very flimsy, tends to vibrate a lot. I used 1/8"x3/4" aluminum to make new ones, and now the unit is extremely smooth and vibration free. I have had almost no flight time yet but so far it looks smooth with Stab_D =.06, R/P D =0, R/p P=.1
Helitrasher February 7, 2012 at 12:40am

frame: Custom CF 820 x 820 @ 1200 grams with bat, gopro and custom gimble and unbreakable (posibly) !
controller/autopilot: APM1
motors: Turnigy 3010c (1300kv)
esc: Turnigy Trust 55A
propellers: 12x5 or Tri 9x4

battery: 22.2v 2300mah (6 cell)
flying time:7 mins

radio: Futaba 8
video/osd: Gopro
other: Can lift 1.5 extra Kilos for 6 mins

Misc (hacks/mods): not quite tuned yet but is stable.

Could everybody please leave there config files or there Pids so that we can compare (and copy).

photos:

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- Hugh Hemington > Helitrasher July 8, 2014 at 7:48pm
  
  How are your motors doing with that voltage? HobbyKing quotes that as a 3S motor, and from the little I've gleaned from the Gordian enigma that is motors/props/batteries, lower voltage draws more current making more torque.
  
  I tried running 2836 1100kv motors on 4S with 11x4.7 props and the motors could fry bacon, so that's not working. I'm still trying to figure out what the factors are in turning a prop!
John Campen February 5, 2012 at 3:29pm

My X8 Quad specs

Board: AMP1

GCS: MP1.1.31

Firmware: 2.3

Quad X8 (coaxial 2 motors/ESC per arm sharing one APM signal)

3300mAh 4S 35-70C

Droidworx ADR Quad Standard, (72cmx72cm across)

Flight weight 2.4kgs

Motors 880kv Jdrones

8 Props 12x4.5

ESC 30A Jdrones

APM power supply. 5V, 3amp switching regulator (SVR3 Tahmazo)

Sonar XL-EZ0 (MB1200)

Declination: -0.5899

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Chris February 2, 2012 at 11:44am

frame: Gaui 330x extended frame
controller/autopilot: APM1
motors: Arrowwind 2250/15
esc: Feigao 18-Amp
propellers: Stock gaui

battery: 2800mAh 3S
flying time: 7min (with a big safety margin)

radio: Futaba 10C / orange 8Ch RX
video/osd: GoPro HDhero no FPV (yet)
other: Pololu RC switch to LED lighting

Misc (hacks/mods): extended frame, wide skid set

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Developer

Marco Robustini February 1, 2012 at 11:55am

ArduCopter Heavy Octo X8, here the related thread:

http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/arducopter-heavy-x-octo-fw-2-0-56...

Bests

Marco
Ellison Chan January 31, 2012 at 6:51pm

My latest frame, named Firefly Mark One, is a 3D printed multirotor. See the flight video in my blog.

Here's BoM for major components used:

4 x FC 28-22 Brushless Outrunner 1200kv $6.99 each

4 x Hobbyking SS Series 18-20A ESC $7.38 each

4 x 9x5 Propellers (Standard and Counter Rotating) $2.93

2 x 2mm Gold Connectors 10 pairs (20pc) $1.87

1 x Turnigy nano-tech 3000mah 3S 25~50C Lipo Pack $24.32

4 x Common Trex 450 tail booms (12mm) $4.95 for 5 booms on ebay

2 x Bags of M3x20mm hex bolts $1.99 each

1 x Bag of M3 nuts $1.76

1 x APM/Oilpan Autopilot and IMU on DiYDrones Store $250

1 x Magnetometer from DiYDrones Store $44.90

1 x Firefly Mark One 3D Printed Frame with Motor Mounts $72.20
Alex Lee January 31, 2012 at 6:40pm

I'll start off..

frame: My own hexa creation

controller/autopilot: APM1

motors: 2836 880kv (3DRobotics)

esc: 25A (Turnigy Basic)

propellers: 12x47, (Found a distributor and order 30 at a time)

battery: 3S 5000mAh (Turnigy nano-tech--45-90C... 6 motors draw way more amps..I messed up my 3S 6000 25-50C pack) flying time: ~9Min. 9 Min Flight

radio: Turnigy 9X

video/osd: GoPro/none other: Sonar, Xbee, GPS/Mag,

Misc:

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