Multirotor, multicopter and quadcopter discussion - The Drone thread

gandhi · 25 Nov 2014 at 00:07

P.s. I've always had top service and support from t9.

rishy · 25 Nov 2014 at 00:13

what is the difference between the normal and the plus version of the controller

Lisapete · 25 Nov 2014 at 06:51

http://www.t9hobbysport.com/frsky-taranis-2.4ghz-transmitter

£179.99 (Incl. VAT)
- Amber Plus version Combo 2 Mode 2 with Alu case, X8R RX

I bought mine here and was £191 delivered and came next day. Just updated its FW. Well worth it.

gandhi · 25 Nov 2014 at 09:14

rishy said:
what is the difference between the normal and the plus version of the controller

Comes with a better case

Oh, and has dual colour screen and haptic feedback.

d_brennen · 25 Nov 2014 at 10:24

Rilot said:
See if you can try some goggles before buying them. I bought some FatShark Attitudes and quite frankly, I thought they were ****. Tiny little picture and not immersive at all, and the Attitudes have some of the largest FoV of any of the goggles.

I just don't get it to be honest, but others love them. Hence, try them first if you can.

I tried some FS goggles, didn't get it either. I am using the Quanum DIY FPV "goggles" though, and tbh, they suit me better, £200 cheaper or not

Lisapete · 25 Nov 2014 at 14:09

GoPro Hero 3 Black £117.99

FrSky TARANIS 2.4GHz Transmitter Combo £190.78

DJI Phantom Gopro Metal Brushless Camera Gimbal £46.99

DJI Flame Wheel F550 Kit ARTF E300 with Naza v2 GPS £349.00

Aeroxcraft DJI F550 Landing Gear Set £67.03

Total £771.79

Rilot · 25 Nov 2014 at 14:56

Nice one. Now stop posting on here and get it built and in the air.

Lisapete · 25 Nov 2014 at 15:19

Rilot said:
Nice one. Now stop posting on here and get it built and in the air.

I still got parts too get dude.

d_brennen · 25 Nov 2014 at 20:27

Naza eh? For the love of god read the instructions thoroughly

Lisapete · 25 Nov 2014 at 22:24

d_brennen said:
Naza eh? For the love of god read the instructions thoroughly

I will and any advice from all here be handy.

booyaka · 25 Nov 2014 at 22:52

updated list - any thoughts?

Q450 Ghost Edition LED Night Quad-Copter.. GBP10.87 460
Afro ESC 30Amp Multi-rotor Motor Speed C.. GBP35.84 180
Hobbyking KK2.1.5 Multi-rotor LCD Flight.. GBP14.07 40
FrSky DJT 2.4Ghz Combo Pack for JR w/ Te..GBP25.54 147
Turnigy 9XR PRO Radio Transmitter Mode 2..GBP63.99 1180
NTM Prop Drive Series 28-26 1100kv / 252.. GBP39.14 320

Sill need battery (masive choice - need some help here!) / charger / props - any pointers there?

Need to get ordered fairly soon as it's mostly from international warehouse as a lot of it's out of stock at uk warehouse.

Will get soldering iron/heatshrink/cable ties etc

Lisapete · 26 Nov 2014 at 16:04

DJI F550 E300 version

Just had all the parts out to have a look. The ESC cables are longer than anything. On all builds I've seen they have been the right length but not seen anything for the E300

Anyone got some input?

Burned_Alive · 26 Nov 2014 at 16:49

Lisapete said:
DJI F550 E300 version

Just had all the parts out to have a look. The ESC cables are longer than anything. On all builds I've seen they have been the right length but not seen anything for the E300

Anyone got some input?

I'm not clear what your question is?

doofer · 26 Nov 2014 at 16:56

Lisapete said:
DJI F550 E300 version

Just had all the parts out to have a look. The ESC cables are longer than anything. On all builds I've seen they have been the right length but not seen anything for the E300

Anyone got some input?

Cut them to the required length.....

PinkFloyd · 26 Nov 2014 at 18:09

Not done anything in a while with the weather being rubbish. But ordered some bits from RCExplorer.se the other day, namely the tricoptor tilt mechanism and motor mounts for going on booms. Fancy finally trying a Tri! (after owning a servo a few months)
Will likely try it with a wooden frame initially and see how I find it, if it turns out to be great fun to fly I'll then have to decide between pimping a tri or going back to a quad (which I still enjoy flying about loads)

TheOtherOption · 26 Nov 2014 at 19:16

Lisapete said:
DJI F550 E300 version

Just had all the parts out to have a look. The ESC cables are longer than anything. On all builds I've seen they have been the right length but not seen anything for the E300

Anyone got some input?

doofer said:
Cut them to the required length.....

That's what I did - I went around and attached the ESCs to the arms where I wanted them (cable tied in place) and then lined them all up and cut them to the same length - ensuring there was a little extra give as you need to cut them back a little when soldering and voila!

Haven't had any problems at all

Lisapete · 26 Nov 2014 at 22:30

Not so easy as the E300 series are coaxial insulated.

TheOtherOption · 27 Nov 2014 at 11:06

Well I have that exact same kit and it works fine having cut them down ... There's a good channel called AirborneFilming on YouTube that has 2 or 3 videos which are about putting together an F550 kit - Worth a look!

doofer · 27 Nov 2014 at 11:22

Lisapete said:
Not so easy as the E300 series are coaxial insulated.

Just saw they are only rated 15A and suitable for 3S or 4S, I'd bin them and get something beefier. Specially on a Hex where you can end up going to 5S or 6S to increase flight times.

Lisapete · 27 Nov 2014 at 11:29

doofer said:
Just saw they are only rated 15A and suitable for 3S or 4S, I'd bin them and get something beefier. Specially on a Hex where you can end up going to 5S or 6S to increase flight times.

Have you read about the E300 system? I bought this kit @ £350, not gonna bin them

My flux has arrived as well so I might be brave and solder the board.

Good new the replacement plate for my Aeroxcraft landing gear has arrived and now it's built. Just tested my gimbal and think it's faulty as not level at all and moves randomly.