Recent content by CJ1

Ordered: Motors Props ESC's and a few small bits... Came to £87 - putting this build at £100 so far. Main thing to buy next is transmitter/receiver but it's currently out of stock.

Hi all, posted in the beginners section as well but I'd like to keep the build thread in the correct section, so starting again here. I've been pondering for a while over whether to buy a rtf quadcopter, or build my own. I quite like knowing how things work though, so decided I'd rather build...

Motors I've gone for in the end: http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__28435__Turnigy_D2836_9_950KV_Brushless_Outrunner_Motor_UK_Warehouse_.html Just unsure of what props to go for with these...

Hi, yes quite expensive especially the "elite" motors.. Which is making me choose between 2213-980Kv and MT2213-935KV... I'm leaning more towards MT2213-935KV again due to cost, and the lower KV would benefit running the longer props wouldn't it? Thanks again for the advice on the controller...

Updated my list with what I'm thinking at the minute - still trawling through lots of different forums though! Controller and programmer: 1x MultiWii 328P Flight Controller w/FTDI & DSM2 Comp. Port Motors, propellers, ESC and battery 3x ZIPPY Flightmax 2200mAh 3S1P 45C...

http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__60392__MT2213_935KV_MultiStar_Motor_and_Propeller_Combo_10x4_5_CW_CCW_UK_Warehouse_.html - How about these motors, but changing the props to carbon ones? Or any recommendations? Or these...

Hi, yes the KK was the other option I was looking at, then loading it with OpenAero, if that's a good solution? Firmware set up doesn't bother me too much, I'm a programmer by day :) Speaking to a friend that flies RC planes - I've reconsidered the charger option and will most likely go for ...

Quick pic of the frame built up - I'd like to document each bit :)

Just to add, i'd prefer to be able to have live video when flying but it's not essential. Also if anyone has any tips on what they wish they knew when starting out that would be great, I've read some of the topics on here though so still picking stuff up! :)

Hi all! I've been pondering for a while over whether to buy a rtf quadcopter, or build my own. I quite like knowing how things work though, so decided I'd rather build my own (even if this could potentially cost more/ be a steep learning curve etc...), I want it to be a reasonably cheap build...