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:
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here are my three "drones" ....
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"Workhorse":
frame: Quadframe heavy + quadframe 200mm legs + DJI board + 4 pontoons
controller/autopilot: APM2.5 + ext mag+gps + 433 telem (inc 1/4wave antenna)
esc: HK multistar 40A
motors: Tmotor 3508-29
propellers:Tmotor 1450
motor to motor distance: big.
battery: Maxamp 10900 or Zippy 8000 6S
total weight: 3.6kg
flying time: 24 minutes at 20'c 900m ASL.
radio:OrangeRX 8ch, with 2 sats on 30cm cables. TM1000 telem
video/osd: minimOSD, HK FPV switcher, immersion 600mw 5.8, PZ0420 pilotcam, GoPro2
other:
RCTimer gimbal, Gryphon 5V and 12V BEC's, Braincube LED driver
Misc (hacks/mods): My own custom batter plate for the legs; makes gimbal performance better. Legs risers replaced to give space to the 10900mah.
"Terence":
frame: My own design in CF. Will be on sale in March.
controller/autopilot: APM2.5 + ext mag+gps + 433 telem (inc 1/4wave antenna)
esc: Tmotor Opto Pro 30A
motors: Sunnysky 4112's
propellers:Tmotor 1550
motor to motor distance: 883mm.
battery: Maxamp 10900 or Zippy 8000 6S. Frame can take 16,000mah.
total weight: 4.7kg
flying time: 15-18 minutes at 20'c 900m ASL.
radio:spektrum AR8000 + TM1000
video/osd: EzOSD, immersion 600mw 5.8, HK FPV switcher, PZ0420 pilotcam, Nex5
other:
RCTimer gimbal ASP gimbal, Gryphon 8 port PDB + BEC disc
Misc (hacks/mods): See whole frame
"Disco":
frame: TBS Disco + Core + shield
controller/autopilot: APM2.5 + ext mag+gps + 433 telem (inc 1/4wave antenna)
esc: Tmotor Opto Pro 30A
motors: Tmotor 2216-11
propellers:RCtimer 9050
motor to motor distance: unknown
battery: TBS 4500 4S.
total weight: 1.65kg
flying time: 15-18 minutes at 20'c 900m ASL.
radio:spektrum AR8000
video/osd: immersion 600mw 5.8, PZ0420 pilotcam, GoPro2
other:
USB extension cable for APM port. Reuse of G10 plate to mount APM internally.
"Gym bunny"
frame: 240 from china
controller/autopilot: KK2
esc: Tmotor 12A
motors: Tmotor 3000kv
propellers:5030
motor to motor distance: 240mm
battery: 800-1300 2S
total weight: tiny
flying time: 6-9 minutes at 20'c 900m ASL.
radio:spektrum 4 channel
video/osd: NA
other:
Photo's can be found throughout my blog posts.
Heavy Metal Class
the All Aluminum Flyer .
and yes its an external HDD case
2nd design AUW 1.5Kg
Motor 950kv 850kv
Prop 9x45 - 10x45
3s 5300mah
frame: TBS Discovery
controller/autopilot: APM 2.5
esc: Turnigy Plash 18A
motors: L2215J 900kv Turnigy
propellers: SF 10 x 4.5
battery: 3s 5000mAh LiPo
Telemetry: 3DR 433MHz
Video: Gopro 3 White
FPV: Fatshark 5.8GHz
total weight: ~1750gr
flying time: 13 min.
radio: Spektrum Dx6i
photos:
Frame: DJI 450, quadrocopter
Controller/Autopilot: APM2
Motors: Robbe Roxxy 2827-26 (930KV)
ESCs: Skywalker 20A (currently running at 400Hz)
Propellers: APC SF 10x4.7
Battery: S3 3300mAh 25C
Hover Time: 15:22 Min in gusty wind, ca. 2650mAh recharged
Radio: Flysky 9x with er9x and Frsky DHT-U // RX: D4FR sumsignal
Video/OSD: minimosd // Video camera & video TX still missing
Weight: 1002gr (missed 1Kg :) )
I reduced PWM frequency from 490Hz to 400Hz because i had sometimes arming issues (i had to press reset on apm to start all motors). I feared a reduced flight performance but there is none!! It flies very stable and handles descents better than my other naza setup. I am very happy with this setup and can't wait to put the rest of my FPV equipment on.
Rate_P 0.15 (or 0.2) ; Stab_P 5,5; Thr_P 0.350, Alt_P0.35 Alt_I 0.1; Rate_loiter P 2.5 ; other values on stock
Loiter/pos values can be tuned, but they are sufficient for me. What i really wanted was RTL - and this works!
The frame is way too heavy, but i got it very cheap, it's stable and looks nice...... even DIY aluframe can be done lighter.
In my opinion the motors are a very good choice for 3S and 10 inch.
So long.
Rob
Here goes information about my octo.
Frame: Carbon Fiber Custom frame
Controller/autopilot: APM1
Esc: Redbrick 70A with simon FW (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=...)
Motors: Turnigy L5055 400Kv (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=...)
(Maybe a wrong selection, I don't know yet)
Propellers: 13x45 Slowfly Mikrocopter
Motor to motor distance: 100 CM
battery: Turnigy 6S 5000mAh
total weight: -- Kg
flying time: Don't fly yet
Radio: Futaba FF9
Video/osd: Custom Camera Gimbal
Other: Sonar, 3DR Radio, GPS/Mag, Attopilot current sensor
Thanks.
Hi
I'm new to this forum and this seems to be the ideal place to start. Just finished my quad (first build) and have had it up and flying. Very stable from the get go and I think this has a lot to do with spending adequate time and attention to detail during the build process.
My specs:
Frame: Own creation
Controller/autopilot: APM1
Motors: E-flite 480's 910kv
Esc: E-flite Pro 40amp
Propellers: 12x4.7
Battery: 3s 3300mah
Flying time: approx. 10 mins
Radio: JR xg7 2.4ghz
Video/OSD: None
Can anyone tell me how the aluminium protective dome might affect the 2.4ghz signal? I haven't flown it out far enough yet since I'm still learning to fly it properly.
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Just thought I'd add this one here... this is a frame designed by some blokes down under... very nice.
frame : Turnigy Talon V2 Quadcopter frame
controller/autopilot: APM2, default parameter
motors: Turnigy C2830-1050
esc: Turnigy Plush 18A
propellers: GEMFAN 12X4.5
battery: Zippy Flightmax 3S1P 4000mAh 20C
flying time: NA
radio: Futaba 617F
video/osd: NA
other: 1.4Kg weight
Misc (hacks/mods):
The original carbon plates are removed and replaced by 140mm GF circle plates.
Wiring harness, four ESC's and BEC are packed into 24mm gap of two plates.
Motor to motor distance becomes 585mm.
Start with Master Airscrew propeller 10x6 provides poor performance.
12 inch propellers far better lift for this quad.
Hello,
Few weeks ago, I got my Purple APM2. As I had an Y6 project for FPV and Cam work, I worked on a personal custom frame.
Latest design with a VTail flew today. Classic Y6 was fine (still struggling with PID settings but after discovering that I have to set Acro before Level all is quite OK now) but I developed VTails for my Quads (MultiWii), I wanted to experiment the formula on Y6.
So here is some data and pictures:
frame: Custom VTail Y6 - lenght from center to motor is 11"
controller: APM2
motors: KDA A20-22L
esc: Turnigy 25A
propellers: APC 10x4.7
battery: 2 Lipo 3S/2200or 2600mA
weight 1680g
Flying time: 10mn
radio: Futaba Fasst
Misc: Motor placement is altered: CCW 1 is TOP, CW 5 is BOTTOM
CCW 6 is Right VTail, CW 4 is Left VTail
Frame can accept 11" propellers.
Photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80748892@N00/6937301426/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80748892@N00/6937301474/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80748892@N00/6937301594/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80748892@N00/7083377613/in/photostream
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