FPV Racing Drone Build - Complete Guide
by RCLifeOn in Circuits > Remote Control
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FPV Racing Drone Build - Complete Guide
This is my complete FPV racing building guide. I made these videos to make it easier for beginners to easily find all the information. My number one priority is to make it affordable.
- Assemble the frame (Velocity F-ONE)
- Mount the flight controller (CC3D)
- Mount the motors (RCTimer 1806)
- Solder 2mm bullet connectors to the motors and the ESC's.
- Add heat shrink tubing
Parts used in video #1:
Brushless Motor: http://rctimer.com/product-1128.html
Flight Controller: http://rctimer.com/product-1285.html
Frame (Sweden): http://carbix.se/product.html/carbix-...
Frame (International): http://www.banggood.com/SM-ZMR250-250MM-Carbon-Fi...
Bullet Connectors: http://rctimer.com/product-335.html
Electric Speed Controller http://rctimer.com/product-1134.html
Heat Shrink Tubing: http://rctimer.com/product-711.html
- Add heat shrink tubing on the video transmitter.
- Mount the video transmitter (Elgae 200mW)
- Attach a piece of LED-light (Awesomeness)
- Connect the ESC servo connectors to the flight controller.
- Solder the main power leads.
- Add heat shrink tubing.
- Solder the XT60 connector.
- Mount the FPV camera using hot glue and foam.
- Screw on the propeller adapters on to the motors.
- Connect all the signal wires to the receiver.
- Bind the transmitter with the receiver.
Parts used in video #2:
FPV: http://rctimer.com/product-1276.html
Antennas: http://rctimer.com/product-1090.html
Heat Shrink Tubing (big): https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...
Mounting Pads: http://rctimer.com/product-913.html
LED-strip: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
22AWG Wire: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
16AWG Wire: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
Helping Hands: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
XT60 Connector: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
Cable Ties: http://rctimer.com/gallery-141-b,11-0...
1.5mm Hex Screwdriver: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
Transmitter and Receiver: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
Turnigy Nano Tech 1300mah 3S 25-50C: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
- Connect the USB to mini-USB to the flight controller.
- Download the software.
- Start the "Vehicle Setup Wizard".
- Follow the steps in the video.
- Start the "Transmitter Setup Wizard".
- Follow the steps in the video.
- Try out the default PID-settings.
- Use zip ties to fasten the wires.
Parts used in video #3:
Software download: https://www.openpilot.org/download/
Zip ties: http://rctimer.com/product-184.html
USB to mini-USB
- Glue the foam cushions to the goggles.
- Remove the protective film.
- Assemble the fresnel lens.
- Put the housing in the support glove.
- Install the video receiver.
- Add some soft "rubber-foam" on the sides.
- Connect all the wires.
- Power up the quadcopter and look at the image in your goggles.
Parts used in video #4:
FPV goggles: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
Antennas: http://rctimer.com/product-1090.html
Video receiver: http://rctimer.com/product-1129.html
- Check the voltage of the battery.
- 11.1V = empty battery
- 12.6V = full battery
- Mount the battery using a battery strap.
- Fly it!
Parts used in video #5
Lipo Battery Voltage Tester: http://rctimer.com/product-569.html
IMAX B3 Charger: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131662747700?...
Propellers: http://www.surveilzone.com/Dalprop-2-Pairs-5045-C...