Multirotor, multicopter and quadcopter discussion - The Drone thread

Skeeter · 14 Jul 2014 at 12:30

Looks like the FPV250 is becoming the OcUK Quad of choice.

Whats this kit like (as it doesn't look like Hobby King do an RTF style kit for the FPV250 any more):

http://multirotorparts.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=49

rhysduck · 14 Jul 2014 at 12:46

Yes they do it's just always on backorder!

Tone1979 · 14 Jul 2014 at 12:58

Genoma said:
Oh ... and don't do this with your FPV gear on!

http://youtu.be/qlhR6na41ZE

BOOOOOOM!!! HEADSHOT!!

Narj · 14 Jul 2014 at 13:00

Tone1979 said:
BOOOOOOM!!! HEADSHOT!!

Haha I almost gave myself a haircut on one of my first FPV flights when I mixed up "forward" and "up".

Skeeter · 14 Jul 2014 at 13:20

rhysduck said:
Yes they do it's just always on backorder!

Do you have a link to it? I've seen they did a video with their 'spec racing' setup, but can't find that setup for sale any more?

But given that most people who bought the set swapped a bunch of things out makes me wonder if they have decided its easier to let people just pick their own bits?

That Multirotor Parts kit looks like it could be a good deal? I think I need to teach myself how to solder...

rhysduck · 14 Jul 2014 at 13:47

This is it:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...ombo_kit_mini_sized_fpv_multi_rotor_arf_.html

Soldering is easy.. get urself an iron, flux and solder. job done.

Skeeter · 14 Jul 2014 at 14:14

rhysduck said:
This is it:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...ombo_kit_mini_sized_fpv_multi_rotor_arf_.html

Soldering is easy.. get urself an iron, flux and solder, and skills. job done.

Fixed

I couldn't find that kit earlier, clearly I fail. How does that compare to the Multi Rotor Parts one (the HK one looks considerably cheaper, but is that because its full of cheap parts? (Edit: The comments suggest a bunch of issues with the ESCs and the Flight Controller?)).

rhysduck · 14 Jul 2014 at 14:38

You need to provide your own Flight Controller so don't what the issues are.
The only ESC issue I remember was their voltage supply was causing issues with the KK2.1.5 board from starting up?

Cyclone · 14 Jul 2014 at 14:40

I got this kit and have no problems with it.

Skeeter · 14 Jul 2014 at 14:42

Yeah, thats what the comments are full of. To be fair they do recommend the KK2.1.5 in the listing, so I expect a lot of people bought that expecting it to just work (its also the only FC listed in the 'Combine Items' bit on that page).

It looks like motors and ESCs are the hold up, so I might see what I can price up on my own.

Tackle_Berry · 14 Jul 2014 at 16:08

Thought I would order one of those kits of HK but can't even order one, I know they were on backorder but there is no longer a "add to basket" button.

Skeeter · 14 Jul 2014 at 16:17

If you have a look at the 'Combine Items' list, the ESCs and the Motors are on back order, so I expect they have had to stop taking orders until they know what they are going to get and when.

Actually a hell of a lot of stuff is on back order at HK. Its as if multi rotors have taken off and become really popular all of a sudden

Tackle_Berry · 14 Jul 2014 at 16:24

Yeah thought it's about time I got something a bit better then my X4, was thinking about building a DJI F450 but not got that sort of money.

Skeeter · 14 Jul 2014 at 16:50

Peer preassure

p) and having a hoot with my X4 have made me want an FPV250.

But seeing Taggart break his makes me wonder if something more 'disposable' as a frame might be better? Like Rotor Bones?

Rilot · 14 Jul 2014 at 17:01

Well, I've just dropped some cash on the parts for an FPV250. They just look so cool that I had to. I've gone with a MultiWii board rather than the more popular KK2 so I can put Megapirate on it and use the APM software. Also gives me altitude hold and GPS that I wouldn't get with a KK2.

This is what I ordered:

1 x FPV250 frame
4 x Turnigy Multistar 1704 1900kv motors
4 x Turnigy Plush 10A ESCs
2 x Turnigy Nano-tech 1500mAh 3S batteries
1 x Cirrus MultiWii AIO board
1 x 35mm power distribution board
1 x Neo-6M GPS module for MultiWii
1 x Cable for GPS
8 x Gemfan 5030 tri-blade props (4 x CW and 4 x CCW)
1 x Bunch of M3 nylon standoffs
1 x FrSky X8R receiver

I have a 250mW vTx and a 700TVL FPV camera spare so didn't need to buy those.

Looking forward to screwing it all together.

Tackle_Berry · 14 Jul 2014 at 17:20

Is the Frsky Taranis X9D a good transmitter?

Want to be able to use it on all future toys with eventually FPV and aerial photography.

Rilot · 14 Jul 2014 at 17:27

Yes, it's utterly superb and keeps getting better and better with every update.
I use one with all of my models including the S800 EVO and it's utterly faultless. The telemetry is fantastic too for how cheaply you can add sensors.

Tackle_Berry · 14 Jul 2014 at 17:34

Good! just checking. I remember reading that someone was really happy with theirs so I put my email in for stock alert ages ago. The email just came in so thought I would quickly grab one.

Rilot · 14 Jul 2014 at 18:42

Yeah, the only problem with the Taranis is getting hold of one.

d_brennen · 14 Jul 2014 at 19:42

fez said:
So what do you guys find is the most fun with these. Is it worth just getting one that can fly or is a lot of the fun in the FPV aspect of it?

I find burning myself with a soldering iron into the wee hours as much fun as flying

It's all about the tinkering... Flying FPV is a little bit cool though

Rilot, did you get the long frame or the standard FPV250? I jumped onboard when they were first announced and preordered a standard 250, wish I'd got the long now, it's a bit of a PITA fitting everything onboard, and I don't even GPS