Hey All!
This is my first blog here and hopefully not my last. The picture is obviously the frame of my DIY Quadrocopter. I'm waiting on a delivery of the electronics to complete it. I got anxious and couldn't wait to share my project with you all so this will be part one of more to come, so long as the final assembly, tuning and maiden voyage are all successful. I've been reading a lot and learning a lot from all of you here. So I wanted to share my project and get your input.
The frame is 3/4" Oak. Each boom measures about 12" from the center. It will be powered by NTM Prop Drive Series 35-30 1100kV (380W) motors, 30 Amp Turnigy Plush ESCs, 11.1v Lipo (of various assorted mAH), KK2 Control Board, I've ordered an assortment of propellers from 8X4.5 to 10X4.7. I think the 10X4.7 will work best given the results from http://www.ecalc.ch/. I could probably push it up to a 14.8v, but I wanted my first quad to be manageable horsepower (Watts). So far I'm really enjoying my new therapy - I mean hobby. I'll have more to share as I progress.
Joe
Comments
Cool!
How is carbon fiber to work with?
Instead of cutting the shaft, I am thinking of just drilling an oversize hole in my motor platform. But you've got me thinking. . .
Andreas - I like your use of wiffle balls on your copter! Did you have any problems with your NTM motors? I read in the comments section of HobbyKing that they have poor quality bearings and the shafts bend easily, so I purchased a set of bearings and spare shafts just in case. Still waiting on my shipment.
Joe
John - I am also curious how much it weighs. I am tempted to go to the Deli Department and ask them to weigh it.
R.D. - This will be my first RC aircraft. Actually, I also have a plane kit coming that will be a project with my son. I'm sure he'll enjoy the Quad. as well. I'll probably add stacks to the electronics platform. It is made from 1/4" oak - Thanks.
Andreas - Thank you for the suggestion. I was trying to make the motor mount as stable as possible. Given that this likely will not be the only frame I build, there will be future mods/improvements, I'm sure.
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Welcome to the hobby Joe! The KK board will give you experience in the multirotor world. Is this your first experience with RC aircraft?
Nice use of material. You may find the center area a bit small for all the stuff that will attach but, that will only challenge you to be clever.
Build on!
-=Doug