Ultimate FPV Micro Quadcopter
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General Info
- Date: 17.01.2017
- Edited: 20.01.2017
- Total price: ~140 €
Info / Links
- Betaflight: https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight
- Betaflight 3.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1yjOopX_9c
- Flight Modes: https://oscarliang.com/rate-acro-horizon-flight-mode-level/
- Camera lens / FOV: http://www.ncitymacs.com/CamModsMounts/LensFOV.gif
- Dipole vs. Cloverleaf Antenna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcKAZUtKNj8
- How Dipole Antenna works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iInJkG8YPkA
- How To Tune A Quad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o0WWl5c12Y
- Understanding RC LiPo: http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-lipo-batteries.html
- 15 Things LiPo: http://thedronegirl.com/2015/02/07/lipo-battery/
- Useful Links: http://telegra.ph/Ultimate-FPV-Micro-Quadcopter---Useful-Links-01-17
Features
- Betaflight compatible
- Betaflight OSD compatible
- Long range
- Fast
- Small
- Somewhat weather & crash durable
- Cheap
Parts
Transmitter (Mode 2, AFHDS 2A)
- Manual: http://img.banggood.com/file/products/20151222032156FS-i6S%20User%20Manual.pdf
- Firmware Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpaRqHdEZm0
Flysky FS-i6S 2.4G 10CH AFHDS Transmitter With FS-iA6B Receiver
60.16 €
Frame
Kingkong Q100 100mm DIY Micro Mini FPV Brushed RC Quadcopter Frame Kit Support 8520 Coreless Motor
4.77 €
Flight Controller (Flysky Compatible Receiver, AFHDS 2A)
Eachine AIOF3_BRUSHED Flight Control Board Built-in OSD Frsky/Flysky/DSM2/DSMX Receiver Betaflight
28.64 €
Motors (Without connector)
- If you want connectors, see Optional Parts.
4X Racerstar 8520 8.5x20mm 53500RPM Coreless Motor Upgrade for Eachine QX80 DIY Micro FPV Quadcopter
12.41 €
Propellers
10 Pairs Kingkong 65mm Blade Propeller Prop 20Pcs for 720 8520 Coreless Motor DIY Micro Quadcopter
4.77 €
Camera (600TVL, CMOS, PAL, FOV 90°)
600TVL 1/4 CMOS 2.8mm 90 Degree FPV Camera PAL/NTSC 3.7-5V
http://www.banggood.com/600TVL-14-CMOS-2_8mm-90-Degree-FPV-Camera-PALNTSC-3_7-5V-p-1050485.html
8.49 €
Video Transmitter
- DO NOT POWER ON WITHOUT ANTENNA CONNECTED!
- For Video Receivers, see Optional Parts.
Eachine VTX03 Super Mini 5.8G 72CH 0/25mW/50mw/200mW Switchable FPV Transmitter
9.54 €
Batteries & Charger
Eachine QX95 QX90 E30 E30W Syma X5-15 X5C X5SW-1 H5C 1 To 4 3.7V 600MAH Upgrade Battery
http://www.banggood.com/Syma-X5-15-X5C-3_7V-600MAH-Upgrade-Battery-Meal-p-941261.html
10.50 €
Optional Parts
LEDs
Liantian LED Strip with 4 WS2812B RG85050 Colorful LED Lamp for Naze32 CC3D
2.02 €
LiPo Battery Bag
185x75x60mm Lipo Battery Portable Fireproof Explosion-proof Safety Bag
4.77 €
Transmitter Rechargeable Batteries (For Flysky FS-i6S, 4 x AA)
- 4 x Rechargeable AA Battery
4PCS SORBO 1.5V 1200mAh USB Rechargeable 1 Hour Quick Charging AA Li-po Battery
16.65 €
- USB 2.0 4 Ports HUB
Mini High-Speed USB 2.0 4 Ports HUB Splitter for Laptop PC Notebook
2.29 €
Flight Simulator Cable (Flysky FS-i6S Compatible)
- Liftoff: http://www.liftoff-game.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xGYIB1WTd8
- FPV Freerider: https://fpv-freerider.itch.io/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psTpQdj4Ees
22 in 1 RC Flight Simulator Cable for G7 Phoenix 5.0 Aerofly XTR VRC FPV Racing
http://www.banggood.com/22-in-1-RC-Flight-Simulator-Cable-for-Realflight-G7-G6-G5-G4-p-950398.html
8.56 €
Motor Connectors
- If you want to use motors with connectors.
Micro JST 1.25mm 2-pin Connector Plug with Wire x 10 sets
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-JST-1-25mm-2-pin-Connector-Plug-with-Wire-x-10-sets-/161643322349
4.29 €
Flight Controller Antenna (DIY Upgrade for better range)
3DBI Brass 2.4G Receiver Antenna Omnidirectional IPEX Port Compatible Futaba JR WFLY
1.37 €
USB Voltage / Current Meter
KEWEISI 3V-9V 0-3A USB Charger Power Battery Capacity Tester Voltage Current Meter
4.08 €
Video Receiver (1 x RP-SMA Female Connector)
- DO NOT POWER ON WITHOUT ANTENNA CONNECTED!
Eachine RC840 RC832 5.8G 40CH Raceband Wireless FPV Receiver Module
19.09 €
1 x Video Receiver Antenna (RP-SMA Male Connector)
Skyzone 5.8GHz RHCP 4 Leaf FPV Antenna TX/RX SMA/RP-SMA
http://www.banggood.com/5_8GHz-RHCP-4-Leaf-FPV-Antenna-TXRX-SMARP-SMA-1PCS-p-1030672.html
5.48 €
Video Receiver + Display Combo (2 x RP-SMA Female Connector)
- DO NOT POWER ON WITHOUT ANTENNA CONNECTED!
Eachine LCD5802S 5802 40CH Raceband 5.8G 7 Inch Diversity Receiver Monitor with Build-in Battery
85.01 €
2 x Video Receiver Antenna (RP-SMA Male Connector)
Realacc 5.8Ghz 5dbi 50w RHCP 4 Leaf FPV Antenna SMA/RP-SMA Red
http://www.banggood.com/Realacc-5_8Ghz-5dbi-50w-RHCP-4-Leaf-FPV-Antenna-SMARP-SMA-Red-p-1091104.html
7.80 €
Camera Alternative 1 (1000TVL, CMOS, PAL, FOV 170°)
- I'd buy both (600TVL & 1000TVL) and use 600TVL lens on a 1000TVL camera.
- Benefits: FOV 90° / 120° + 1000TVL, Spare camera.
- Downsides: Expensive, 600TVL & 1000TVL almost the same quality, Haven't tested this, so just a speculation.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cxwQOPI4SE
1.2g Super Light 1000TVL 1/4 CMOS 2.8mm Lens FOV170 Degree Mini FPV Camera
12.88 €
Camera Alternative 2 (600TVL, CMOS, PAL, FOV 120°)
600TVL 1.8mm 1/4 CMOS 120 Degree Wide Angle Lens FPV Camera PAL/NTSC 3.7-5V
7.29 €
Transmitter Stick Alternative (For Flysky FS-i6S, JR type)
3mm 4mm Transmitter Stick Rocker For Futaba Graupner X9D FrSky JR Transmitter
5.70 €