So it's time to get started on build #2. I am going to start the build thread in the planning stages this time. In fact originally I started writing this post on 6/9/2017 and just saved it in my drafts for later so that I could have a central place to keep the info while I considered the build. 

This quad is dubbed the "Bumble Yellow Pirat" as I want to copy the success I had with the bumblebee but this time I am going to be making the build cleaner (better solder joints, measuring, right sizing, and twisting the wires, filter for video) and rather than use the Martian III frame I wanted to use a Pirat by our friend Zerpo. My overall plan is to keep the quad similar in flight characteristics to the bumblebee but with a cleaner more robust build quality. 

I am officially posting the thread since I've made my first purchase from the list: The frame.

Here is the parts list:

• Frame: Piratframes Sloop 225 
  
• PDB: DIATONE V8.3 LC Filter Power HUB
  
• FC:Diatone D-Link F3 V3 Flight Controller with Integrated PDB
  
• ESCs: 4 PCS Racerstar RS30A Lites 30A Blheli_S BB2 2-4S Brushless ESC for FPV Racer
  
• Motors: EMax RS2306 2400KV Racing Series Brushless Motor
  
• Reciever: FrSky XSR 2.4GHz 16CH ACCST Receiver w/ S-Bus & CPPM (I have extras on hand)
  
• VTX: DIATONE Stackable SP3 40CH Raceband
  
• Camera: RunCam Swift2
  
• Props: reassessing
  
  This build will be a little more expensive than the last, and I am OK with that. I've upgraded 3 major components: The frame, PDB, and ESCs. The extra money spent on the frame and ESCs will be well worth it, and while the PDB wasn't too expensive having the LC filter built in will make everything cleaner but still give me better video. 
  
  Overall I am looking at just under $325 for the whole build. 
  
  As before I am going to update the OP along the way with the primary highlights, but i'll post the sub-details along the way in the rest of the posts. 
  
  Here are my categories of photos:
  
  First batch of parts (waiting on FC and VTX):
  
  
  dry fit with ESCs soldered. No flight stack and only 2 of the standoffs in general view
  
  
  Final build simple view:
  
  
  Staged view:
  
  
  DVR flight video:
  

You can also choose for these ESC's they are the same only $16 cheaper:
https://www.banggood.com/4-PCS-Racerstar...05428.html

(23-Jun-2017, 09:45 PM)Ikkuh Wrote: You can also choose for these ESC's they are the same only $16 cheaper:
https://www.banggood.com/4-PCS-Racerstar...05428.html

Thanks for the suggestion, but I want to stick with DShot 600 and they don't do DShot that's probably the price difference. It I am guessing anyway.

They also support Dshot, look at the Q&A, at the moment I'm also installing them on my quad but I'm not yet able to check it for you.

Ah, I didn't see that! Nice! You saved me 16 bucks.
Post updated with new ESCs, thanks!

Your welcome, can you buy some extra spare parts haha.
Nobody knows the difference between these ESC's.

Purchased ESCs & FC (Updated FC to a V2 with SD card slot)

Also updated motors and name... I think I am going to call it the yellow pirat rather than the bumble pirat... as it's starting to emerge as a different quad all together.

Good luck with your second build!

You'll be surprised how much easier the second one is.

(24-Jun-2017, 12:45 PM)Carl.Vegas Wrote: Also updated motors and name... I think I am going to call it the yellow pirat rather than the bumble pirat... as it's starting to emerge as a different quad all together.

Maybe with a working name of "ghost pirat" as it's so hard to see....so far....

Thanks unseen, I am expecting as much. Especially since I am going with a similar FC. That's the primary part of making it consistent for me. of course this time I am going to hook up the darn OSD though lol

hmmmm... I could do ghost pirat... I have to think about that. Might need another rename!

Edit: Updated the motors again. Went with the emax motors which I don't know why I didn't go with those in the first place. It's what I've been wanting to buy since after I recieved the parts for the bumblebee.

Capt'n Yella Beard, ha-HARR!

I might for the first time consider a different color prop...

I kinda like "ghost pirat (featuring name by sloscotty)" ha ha ha

(24-Jun-2017, 06:41 PM)Carl.Vegas Wrote: I might for the first time consider a different color prop...

Ghost Pirat is cool, I just remember your thing for yellow!

(24-Jun-2017, 06:41 PM)Carl.Vegas Wrote: I might for the first time consider a different color prop...

I kinda like "ghost pirat (featuring name by sloscotty)" ha ha ha

You could use those translucent props
(and please, please don't use that long name - I'm just now forgetting inverted head wag...) 

Lol! I knew you'd like it!

I'm having a tough time finding clear Dal's... Might have to try another brand too