Posts: 1,773 Threads: 30 Likes Received: 1,199 in 755 posts Likes Given: 714 Joined: Oct 2016 Reputation: 45 After seeing Oscar's review of the 'Brat, thought I'd post a couple pics of mine as I used mostly different components and wanted to show how versatile this frame is. I put this in the micro brushless section but really, it's closer to a mini. I ran a couple packs through it last night just LOS in my backyard and it flies more like a 5" quad, and got almost 6 minutes flight time being easy on the throttle using a 4S 850 mah lipo. Parts list as follows: 1407 3500kv iForce motors HobbyWing X-Rotor Nano stack with F4 flight controller & 20A 4-in-1 ESC FRSky R-XSR receiver AKK FX3 Ultimate VTX AXII Stubby VTX antenna Caddx Turtles FPV/HD mini camera Rotor-X 3040Y props Continued the red theme with TPU motor protector/soft mounts, front bumpers and rear antenna mount    Dude, where's my quad? Posts: 21,326 Threads: 590 Likes Received: 9,001 in 6,662 posts Likes Given: 1,426 Joined: Jun 2018 Reputation: 790 02-Nov-2018, 03:56 PM (This post was last modified: 02-Nov-2018, 04:00 PM by SnowLeopardFPV.) Nice build  I ordered one of these frames yesterday and it arrived just a couple of hours ago  I know it's supposed to be a bit bigger than a traditional 3" but first impressions are that it does look quite a small frame in the packet. I have no idea what FC, ESCs or motors I'm going to put on mine yet but it will be something to keep me busy with over winter months  I'll be interested to hear your views on the Caddx Turtle because I was considering one of those over the Runcam Split Mini 2 which I've read some questionable comments about. ![[-]](https://intofpv.com/images/collapse.png) • Posts: 1,773 Threads: 30 Likes Received: 1,199 in 755 posts Likes Given: 714 Joined: Oct 2016 Reputation: 45 I haven't played with the Turtle yet but I can tell you that the mounting is quite....well,,,,,,,goofy is the only word I can think of. It comes with 2 different plates with numerous holes in them, the idea being that you can mount the board in any scenario. If you look at the photo of it mounted, you'll see that it only uses 3 holes and the 4th hole is sort of offset. This is so that it can be used with the plate for a 30.5 X 30.5 mounting pattern. But you'll like the frame, nad all those little mounting gummies it comes with look delicious! Dude, where's my quad? • Posts: 21,326 Threads: 590 Likes Received: 9,001 in 6,662 posts Likes Given: 1,426 Joined: Jun 2018 Reputation: 790 Thanks for the heads up. I also like the racelites you've included which are a really nice touch  • Posts: 1,773 Threads: 30 Likes Received: 1,199 in 755 posts Likes Given: 714 Joined: Oct 2016 Reputation: 45 The only thing that concerns me with the LEDs is that being a top mount battery, they're going to be in direct contact with the ground..... Dude, where's my quad? • Posts: 1,070 Threads: 70 Likes Received: 742 in 378 posts Likes Given: 577 Joined: Jan 2016 Reputation: 44 Nice theme Reno. Now tell me - where did you get those red antenna tubes from? • Posts: 21,326 Threads: 590 Likes Received: 9,001 in 6,662 posts Likes Given: 1,426 Joined: Jun 2018 Reputation: 790 (02-Nov-2018, 06:55 PM)RENOV8R Wrote: The only thing that concerns me with the LEDs is that being a top mount battery, they're going to be in direct contact with the ground..... How about some 3D printed dome style skids under the motors? I've got some on my 5" and they work really well. Raises the bottom off the floor quite a bit and stops it getting all scuffed up on landing. I intend to stick some on the Acrobrat as well. There are a few pre-designed ones already on thingiverse... https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3148567 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3096087 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3047444 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3100892 Posts: 5,323 Threads: 674 Likes Received: 3,161 in 1,748 posts Likes Given: 2,034 Joined: Jan 2016 Reputation: 139 that build looks super sexy and clean! I am proud of you! any videos yet?? Posts: 1,773 Threads: 30 Likes Received: 1,199 in 755 posts Likes Given: 714 Joined: Oct 2016 Reputation: 45 (03-Nov-2018, 12:26 PM)Oscar Wrote: that build looks super sexy and clean! I am proud of you!
any videos yet?? Thanks Oscar, no. That's my winter project, learn how to edit a decent video Dude, where's my quad? • Posts: 1,773 Threads: 30 Likes Received: 1,199 in 755 posts Likes Given: 714 Joined: Oct 2016 Reputation: 45 (02-Nov-2018, 10:55 PM)KonradS Wrote: Nice theme Reno. Now tell me - where did you get those red antenna tubes from? Forever tubes from RDQ https://www.racedayquads.com/products/fo...-pair-of-2 Dude, where's my quad? Posts: 3,288 Threads: 129 Likes Received: 2,740 in 1,644 posts Likes Given: 2,969 Joined: Apr 2017 Reputation: 65 Sadly, those iForce motors are no no longer available. They kick booty for the buck!
I really like the look of that frame and your super clean build! SoCal Kaity :D
OMG, no one told me it would be this much fun! Addicted :) |
