I am building a quadrocopter/quadcopter/multirotor. They go by many names. They come in many different types. This one will be mine.
Lets start with the parts list of everything I have ordered:
Hobby King 2.4Ghz 6Ch Tx & Rx V2 (Mode 2)
2200mAh 30C - 35C 11.1v LiPo RC Battery For Trex 450 V2
8x4.5" 8045 8045R CW/CCW Rotating Propeller For MultiCoptor 2 Pairs
GWS 9050 9x5 3-blade Rotating Propeller CW 4-Pack
GWS 9050 9x5 9050R 3-blade Rotating Reversed Propeller CCW 4-Pack
Hobbywing Skywalker 20A 2A-BEC Brushless ESC for Quadcopter Multicopter 4-Pack
KK MK X525 V3 QuadCopter Folding Frame Friber Glass MultiCoptor Red/Balck
KKmulticontroller V5.5 Controller Board V2.2 Program with Config: QuadCopter
M3 6 + 15mm Plastic Nylon Pillar Hex Spacer Male/Female 20pcs
MultiCopter Copter Power Battery to 8 ESC 8 Led Strip Connection Board
Reinforced Protection Cover Plate for KK MK MultiCopter Controller Circuit Board (2-Pack)
VANTAGE 50W B6S+ LiPo NiMH Battery Balance Charger
XAircraft X650 L1010 Battery Fastener 2pcs
XXD A2208 1200KV Brushless Motor for Quadcopter Multicopter 4-Pack
Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter for Battery Chargers
Nylon T-Connectors Female (10pcs/Bag)
Nylon T-Connectors Male (10pcs/Bag)
3.5mm 3 wire Bullet-connector for motor (5pairs/bag)
Hobby King Battery Monitor 3S
Turnigy Pure-Silicone Wire 12AWG (1mtr) BLACK
Turnigy Pure-Silicone Wire 12AWG (1mtr) RED
Turnigy Pure-Silicone Wire 14AWG (1mtr - 69A) BLUE
12-LED Red / Blue Fast Strobe Light Flexible Strips (DC 12V / Pair)
Got two pairs. That 4 total, wired and sold in pairs.
G4 1W 95-Lumen 6500K 21-LED Dome White Light Bulb (DC 12V)
F00113 Hobbywing Program Card for Heli Brushless ESC
Total cost: Just under $360 CAD with shipping for all parts.
A few notes on why I got some of the parts that I did:
- KK board is cheap. Great starter board. I can always buy a better one with more features later after I learn to build it and after I learn to fly it.
- Some of the wiring, connectors and parts will be extras, but I'd rather get extra than to wait for it later.
- I shopped around for good prices. I think I could have done a bit of a better job (like ordering from one place only one to save on shipping) but you have to learn somehow and you can't spend all of your time searching for the best price for every part.
- I will be using X-quad mode to allow for the camera to record good video between the arms
- I considered an X400 or X450, but I went with an X525 for more stability and hopefully the ability to carry a heavier load later.
- 2200mAh will likely only give 10 minute flight time, but its a start
- I got 2 and 3 blade prop sets. I want to try them each out. They were cheap.
- I hope the XXD motors and Hobbywing ESCs don't suck.
The Plan (order of operations, if you will):
- Build frame
- Do wiring (including power distribution board)
- Attach motors, ESCs (electronic speed controllers), receiver, voltage alarm
- Attach wiring to all parts
- Configure ESCs (with programming card)
- Charge battery? (no one ever talks about this step so I don't know if they come pre charged or not)
- Mount board
- Wire board
- Attach battery
- Check motor directions
- Balance props
- Test fly
- Configure KK controller board pots (potentiometers)
- Attach ContourHD camera
A few notes for myself. Just a few things I think I may forget or that other people don't always do and I want to do/try.
- Switch on quad for LEDs
- Switch on quad for battery to save from always disconnecting the battery (likely not possibly because of amperage required)
- Record every step of the build. For me and for others to view later
- Use thin foam when attaching things that may need vibration dampening
That is all for now. I cannot wait for the parts to come in!!!!!
