MultiCopter(s)

[Icars]

Current People in on the buy:

Icars
srusaw
RevEng
Kaldonis
epoch19
Tumric
Bergo
KaBoB
DrigitalOSH

I've been looking at options for the buy, and I'll get up a google form soon that you guys can submit to configure your build

[Icars]

Just for Reference, here is a slightly upgraded load out that is also possible:

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1   Male XT60 connectors (5pcs/bag) GENUINE                   $2.39    $2.39
1   PolyMax 3.5mm Gold Connectors 10 PAIRS (20PC)             $1.55    $1.55
1   ZIPPY Flightmax 2200mAh 2S1P 40C (USA Warehouse)          $9.37    $9.37
2   7x3.5 Propellers (Standard and Counter Rotating) (6pc)    $2.69    $5.38
4   Hobbyking SS Series 18-20A ESC                            $6.99    $27.96
1   Hobbyking Mini Quadcopter Frame with Motors (550mm)       $32.95    $32.95
1   Hobby King Quadcopter Power Distribution Board             $3.89    $3.89
1   HobbyKing Multi-Rotor Control Board V3.0 (Atmega328 PA)    $19.99    $19.99
1   Hobby King 2.4Ghz Receiver 6Ch V2                        $8.98   $8.98
                        Sub-total   $112.46
                     S&H(estimate)   $10.00
                           Total   $122.46


[Bergo]

I'm in for a quad copter and a turnigy transmitter.

[kab0b]

Icars,

you missed me on the list.

[Icars]

Sorry KaBob...

Ok think long, think hard, I've setup a basic order form, but these are just for the options there are other parts required (see the two BOMs)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/vie ... ZGR5T0E6MQ

I'll be on IRC and I'll answer questions here. Please fill out the form if you are interested. I'll start making up shipping lots next weekend.


BTW, I hear that fingertech has transmitters and receivers in again!

[DigitalOSH]

Would this be able to carry a gopro? if so I'm in too.

[Icars]

I just looked up the specs on a gopro, they are 97g plus mount, so yeah, these will lift a gopro just fine. We will have to rig up a mount as the stock frame is too low, but that won't be a problem.

[DigitalOSH]

OK, put me down

[Hephaestus]

I'd be in to build a copter. sounds like a great project to do to get to know you guys.

I did the google doc thing. I went with the HK 18A (programable) as that was in Icars' upgraded load out. The motors on the frame are rated for 12A, is there an advantage to having 18A ESCs? Or is it just the programability that is attractive? I have very limited experience with ESCs and brushless motors.

[Icars]

You need a bit of room above the rated amps of your motors, I like the 18A's fort this as they are cheap, reusable, and they give us 50% margin on a motor drawing too much.