creyc

I've been around R/C for a while but this is my first time venturing off the surface and into the air. My goal is to build a nice little quadcopter that can eventually fly around with my GoPro. (yes, like everyone else) I've got a little bit of electronics hardware and software in my background and eventually I'd like to experiment with some autopilot routines once I get the flying basics down. I need to build a decent starter vehicle to learn with, and to better understand the basic flight mechanics with.

I've been given a simple Q450 glass/fiber frame that I'd like to start with. Below represent my current build plan, bold indicates items I already own.

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[TD]Frame[/TD]
[TD]Q450 glass/fiber 280g[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]Motors[/TD]
[TD]??[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]Props[/TD]
[TD]??[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]ESC[/TD]
[TD]HobbyKing blue series or AfroESC, amperage TBD?[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]Flight Controller[/TD]
[TD]Naze32[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]Radio/Transmitter[/TD]
[TD]Turnigy 9XR w/ FrSky module[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]Receiver[/TD]
[TD]D8R-II (V2)[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]Battery[/TD]
[TD]??[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]Other[/TD]
[TD]??[/TD]
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I'm sure there's a lot more small piece parts and connectors to buy which I'll figure out along the way, but I'd like to figure out the big pieces so I have a clear plan to work towards. I'll fill in the details and update this thread as I figure these out.

Thanks for looking!

Ingo_75

I have these motors: http://www.ebay.de/itm/4x-Emax-MT221...item3cd5fc1aa9
With a 3S Lipo having 5000mAh i can fly over 10 minutes. ESC are 18A HK Supersimple flashed with SimonK.
I also recommend to buy some Nylon spacers and screws in different sizes.
You also need male to male servo leads to connect you receiver with your flight control.
I fly my quad with an APM 2.6 as flight controller

Ingo