Quadcopter Build Need Advice
 

Hi Everyone,

I want to build a quadcopter for myself and would like some advice about the parts I have picked out. Basically let me know if i'm making any mistakes before I spend my money. If i've made bad choices or foregotten something please let me know. Also what would a completely ready to fly quadcopter like this retail for if I were to purchase one. Thanks for your help! I look forward to reading your responses. Here is my parts list:

<table width="687" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"> <colgroup><col width="495" style="mso-width-source:userset;mso-width-alt:18102;width:371pt" /> <col width="64" span="3" style="width:48pt" /> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr height="21" style="height:15.75pt"> <td width="495" height="21" style="height:15.75pt;width:371pt" class="xl24">Name</td> <td width="64" style="width:48pt" class="xl24">Qty</td> <td width="64" style="width:48pt" class="xl24">Price</td> <td width="64" style="width:48pt" class="xl24">Total</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt"> <td height="17" style="height:12.75pt">Hobbyking SK450 Glass Fiber Quadcopter Frame 450mm</td> <td align="right">1</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>17.99</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>17.99</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt"> <td height="17" style="height:12.75pt">Hobbyking SK450 Lower PCB Main Frame</td> <td align="right">1</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>5.89</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>5.89</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt"> <td height="17" style="height:12.75pt">Hobbyking SK450 Replacement Arm Set - Red</td> <td align="right">1</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>6.56</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>6.56</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt"> <td height="17" style="height:12.75pt" class="xl23">Turnigy D2836/9 950KV Brushless Outrunner Motor</td> <td align="right">4</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>12.22</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>48.88</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt"> <td height="17" style="height:12.75pt" class="xl23">Turnigy TY-P1 25Amp HEXFET&Acirc;&reg; Brushless Speed Controller</td> <td align="right">4</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>10.95</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>43.80</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt"> <td height="17" style="height:12.75pt" class="xl23">Hobbyking KK2.0 Multi-rotor LCD Flight Control Board</td> <td align="right">1</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>29.99</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>29.99</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt"> <td height="17" style="height:12.75pt" class="xl23">10x4.5 SF Props 2pc Standard Rotation/2 pc RH Rotation (Blue)</td> <td align="right">1</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>3.14</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>3.14</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt"> <td height="17" style="height:12.75pt" class="xl23">Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 30C Lipo Pack</td> <td align="right">1</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>13.79</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>13.79</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt"> <td height="17" style="height:12.75pt" class="xl23">Turnigy 2S 3S Balance Charger. Direct 110/240v Input</td> <td align="right">1</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>11.44</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>11.44</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt"> <td height="17" style="height:12.75pt" class="xl23">Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter w/ Module &amp; 8ch Receiver (Mode 1) (v2 Firmware)</td> <td align="right">1</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>54.00</td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>54.00</td> </tr> <tr height="17" style="height:12.75pt"> <td height="17" style="height:12.75pt"></td> <td></td> <td class="xl22"></td> <td class="xl22"></td> </tr> <tr height="21" style="height:15.75pt"> <td height="21" style="height:15.75pt" class="xl25">Total</td> <td></td> <td class="xl22"></td> <td class="xl22"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>$ 235.48 </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

RE: Quadcopter Build Need Advice
 

hi is this your first build and have you ever flew a quadcopter before? if you never have i suggest you save some money buy something entry level to learn orientation and get used to throttle control. if will save you from expensive cost fixing something more expensive to learn on. heli-max 1sq is a great start quads cheap and very stable. blade mqq as well, and even larger.

RE: Quadcopter Build Need Advice
 

wormtail hello from what i have seen and heard that kk2.0 board with the led screen is nice.. but i seen some place its up to a 5.5 ver. build

RE: Quadcopter Build Need Advice
 

I <font size="3">tend to agree with the comments about starting with a purpose built kit if you havent built or flown them before. I would probably chose the Blade mQX ready to fly system. You will find it flies similar to a coax machine but more fun because it can handle the wind outdoors. I Strongly recommend using fluoro orange strips on the arms and landing gear or similar to improve visibility and orientation in the air. Orange duct tape strips works very well for me. Hereis the Blade link</font><div>
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