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smrceo

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I figured I would start a build thread to track my progress and input is always useful...

Here is what I have (by have I mean ordered but not delivered yet..):

An Aerial Design ADS 400-Q FPV frame with power board..
http://aerialdesign.net/buy.html

4- NTM 2826A - 1000kv motors with prop adaptors from HK
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21478__NTM_Prop_Drive_28_26_1000KV_315W.html

TBS Discovery 30amp escs with Simonk firmware.
http://team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:30aesc

Graupner 9x5 props (2xCW, 2CCW)

AR8000 with sat

Here is what im planning for rest of build but havent purchased yet...:

DJI Naza-M w/GPS
I know there are more affordable FC out there but im just starting and have some exposure to the DJI as another pilot I fly with is running one.

Battery - 4S??????

That is pretty much it..I already have my FPV gear. Im currently running FatShark Dominators on 5.8 with 600mw tx and spironet antenna. I use a GoPro Hero 2 rt now for both recording and live feed camera. Not sure what drawback therw is to this setup(camera) but I notice most people run a gopro for filming and a Sony low lux for flight cam.

Opinions/thoughts please! Thanks

Steve

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I am pretty settled on 4S but no clue what size. I beleive I can fit 4S 3300mah without issue.

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I received my frame. It looks pretty good. Im used to building helis with detailed instructions. I felt more like i was playing with legos. Put what ever where ever i want. Illl get pics up soon. Now I just need my FC and im all set.

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Xmas in feb...just got the ntm motors and the tbs escs so tonight I start building. The ads 400q dirty frame is lil small but ill cram it all in somehow.

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Decided on 4S after talking to several people. Smoother response from what I can tell at the higher rpm.

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I started assembly on the dirty frame tonight since I have everything but the controller. I wish the dirty frame had about half an inch more in length. I bought TBS 30amp esc and they have the female bullets soldered onto them and this makes them lil bit on the big/long side vs other esc. No biggy though I figired it out. I will post picture(s) tomorrow if time permits.

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I never got to the pics before but finished dirty frame. Just waiting on the gps which should be here monday..


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Im happy so far for my first build. I did help a friend build a ht flip-fpv with a naza and we maidened it today. I know my battery lead is long and it will be trimmed once my new flight packs are in and top platr is on so I know where to route.
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Well I talked to some owners of the same frame and realized I had two small oversites. One is I came across some 9x5 graupners which do not fit so I ordered some 8x5s...the other is I stacked the escs because there isnt a lot of room in dirty frame..this may cause some heat issues. I have telemetey temp sensor going in between two escs and going to monitor and change if needed.

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OOooOoOoooOOOoo.

I have one of these frames comin' in this week. Can't wait to get it together and in the air!
 

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Finally finished my build and setup. Ran into an issue when calibrating gps where afterwards my motors wouldnt arm...weird but I will get that sorted tomorrow and maiden...

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Decided to sort it out tonight. Recalibrated TX in Naza asistant. Appears my throttle travel wasnr going to true 0% so the CSC wasnt working to arm motors. I am glad I looked throigh setup because I found my GPS module mounting location was set way off its actual position (fat fingered some extra digits). I havent maidened yet but I did test everything one more time and finished i nstalling my graupner 8x5 props. Will report back tomorrow with maiden...

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Just finished maiden hover. Had gains way high so oscilated pretty bad. I have both pitch and roll on knob and atti gains on r trim on my dx8 and it works pretty good so was able to dial down gains. Once I find sweet spot ill prob set and inhibit the remote ability. Will get maiden flight filmed and uploaded later.

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Was able to get four flights in today. Ill jave the very uneventful vids up shortly.

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Youtube messed up my first flight video so ill get it up once fixed...

Here is the second very uneventful flight. Tsting flight modes and tuning the gains a little.


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Finally got the maiden vid uploaded. it is fairly uneventful as the second flight until i tried manual mode..lol


 
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