My First Quad Build EVER!!

[marvin081]

Hello guys.

This is my first build any suggestions are welcome.

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These are going to be my plates they are going to be connected with the arms of the quad
which are aluminum tail boom for a 450 heli.

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These are the power distribution for the ESC.

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Ill be using the landing skids of a 450 heli.

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Ill be using:

ESC http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=15202
Motor http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=18969
Battery 3s 2200mah
Flight Controler http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=19534
I wanted to get a Copter Control board but they are still unavailable.

Im still waiting on the electronics and tail booms to arrived so Ill be posting more as I go with the build.

Hopefully it will fly.

Update:

Hey guys finaly got my electronics just waiting for the props to arrive to have my maiden flight. Here is a pic of the almost final product.

 

[Cabe]

Its been a while since I posted, but its one thing I have learned over the years is that they will always fly..... its landing the thing that gets tricky

If you haven't already read them

http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?626-Multirotor-Pre-flight-and-Post-Flight-Checklist
http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?168-Pre-amp-Post-flight-check-lists.
http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?133-Fantastic-Read-Flight-School

are all extremely useful threads.

 

[marvin081]

Thanks I'll be reading them as I wait for the parts.

 

[marvin081]

Update

UPDATE

Hey guys got my tubes in and "finish" my frame just waiting on the motors and ESC i got hit by the Chinese New Year!!! :upset:
Here are some pics.

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I change the frame, ill use the other one for a hexa after i get a hang of things.