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Title: [BUILD] Quadcopter 'Horizon' Post by: Moidu on September 10, 2017, 03:17:26 AM Hello.
It have been 3 years since i have started QUADCOPTERING. My first build was a 'S500' PCB version. After many flying and crashing, i thought why not another build. So, I am going to share my experience in building my Discovery clone 'Horizon'. I will be mostly using it for FPV and maybe some aerial shots with GoPro. Most of the electronics and parts are re-used. Frame - TBS Discovery clone FC - Pixhawk 2.4.8 with telemetry, GPS(M8N/uBlox) and Power module Motor - Sunnysky 980kv X2212-13 brushless motors ESC - EMAX 4in1 25A SimonK Props - Some local 10*4.5 propellers Battery - Multistar 5200mah 3S 10C Lipo Tx&Rx - Avionics RCB6i with receiver I have attached some photos of the build. :) Title: Re: [BUILD] Quadcopter 'Horizon' Post by: rishabhbarma on September 10, 2017, 05:06:21 PM Trash that radio! Most unreliable.
Go frsky. Title: Re: [BUILD] Quadcopter 'Horizon' Post by: Moidu on September 10, 2017, 07:21:14 PM Sure Rishabharma!
Thank you for your response. I will soon change the radio to some good models. I have been using RCB6i for 2 years now maybe, but i have to say that it didn't fail me one time. :) Title: Re: [BUILD] Quadcopter 'Horizon' Post by: rishabhbarma on September 10, 2017, 07:38:37 PM Yeah not worth the risk, I've had 2 of them and problems with both.
Check the Frsky qx7 or x9d+ out , you won't regret. X9d+ comes with battery , qx7 doesn't, which is another 3k. So go for the x9d+. Best option! Title: Re: [BUILD] Quadcopter 'Horizon' Post by: tushar50 on September 11, 2017, 01:47:54 PM You can get a 11.1 v 3s 2200mah 2c lipo for the frsky taranis qx7 and it costs around 600 rs. On robokits.co.in
Title: Re: [BUILD] Quadcopter 'Horizon' Post by: Moidu on September 12, 2017, 11:30:55 AM Thank you guys for your feedback.
Sure, will try one of these transmitter set soon. As of now, I will move on with the RCB6i as i have build this under kinda of tight budget. :) Title: Re: Post by: kn8alpha on September 15, 2017, 05:48:42 PM What's your total weight with the battery? Are you planning to use a gimbal for the GoPro? FPV gear?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk Title: Re: [BUILD] Quadcopter 'Horizon' Post by: Moidu on September 26, 2017, 03:32:39 AM UPDATE - 26/09/2017
I have been busy for the past one month due to LAB EXAMS, TEST PAPERS, PROJECT SUBMISSION and all! College Life! Hectic :P I wasn't able to work on the model in that time. Anyways i have done some more upgrades like including FPV setup etc. Parts used: FPV Camera - Sony CCD Camera Video Tx - Eachine TX526 Video Rx + LCD - Eachine LCD5802S Antenna - DYS FPV 5.8G Antenna Attached a GoPro direct to the frame. (As of now) I have attached some photos of the final build. Will try to upload a video soon :) Title: Re: [BUILD] Quadcopter 'Horizon' Post by: Moidu on September 26, 2017, 03:39:56 AM @kn8alpha
Sorry bro for late reply. (Tests, Assignments and all :P ) The battery weighs around 450gms. As of now, no plans to attach any gimbal. I think attaching a gimbal would increase the overall weight of the quad to an extend that the current setup of motors and battery would find hard to work on. |