hello everyone, im going to slowly start buying parts for a 450 class drone, got my gopro over th...

[G+_Heath Reeder]

hello everyone, im going to slowly start buying parts for a 450 class drone, got my gopro over the weekend!, (also a will 450 be good to use with go pro or should i go  525) is the parts list in know how episode 115 still a good build or are there some changes you would recomend?  here it is for reference

x450 Class

NEEWER Flysky FS-T6 2.4Ghz 6-Channel Radio $59.95

Hobbypower KK2.1 Flight Controller $29.98

Imax B6 Balance Charger $21.62

AC Adapter for Charger $5.65

LiPo Battery Bag $8.81

T-Plug Adapters $6.28

X450 Frame (inc Power Distribution) $19.95

10x4.5 Props (x2 CW // x2 CCW) $7.88

Receiver/Controller Leads $2.66

4x Emax 945kv 2212 Brushless Motor $65.96

Neewer 30a ESC x 4 $31.95

Turnigy 2200mAh 3s 25C LiPo Battery $10.60

Total Price: $271.29

[G+_Heath Reeder]

this i sjust the parts list i copied off of the know how show notes, thanks for input!

[G+_Heath Reeder]

Wayne Hobbins are more channels for different quads?  Im a newbie, ive had a little hubsan x4 for a good while ready to go a bit bigger

[G+_Joshua Delaughter]

I'm also a newbie, but these are some things I've discovered during my recent build.

 

More radio channels allow you to control more things. The KK flight controller only has 5 channels, so it by itself won't benefit from more channels, but it would be worth getting an 8 channel radio of you plan to upgrade/ reuse the radio in the future.

 

The KK from Ready To Fly Quads doesn't come with a buzzer, so it might be worth picking one of those up while ordering. The KK has a built in battery voltage meter/alarm but it requires that you connect some leads to the PDB. (http://www.vertigo-blues.com/low-voltage-alarm-set-up-on-the-new-hobbyking-kk-2-1/)

 

Also look for the SkyRC from MicroMall on Amazon, they are said to sell the real deal for the charger. I opted to buy a banana to xt60(male) for the charger, rather than soldering a custom one. (T-Trees 2-Pack Of XT60 Charge Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X3NN5Z8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_N5AEvbPBYZM69)

 

Make sure that you're ordering a motor set that has 2 CW and 2 CCW threaded nuts. My first set of motors only had 4 CCW threads, and I had to wait and order 2 more.

 

If you're savvy, I might suggest getting a Naze32 Acro Flight controller, it's a tad more "involved" as far as setup goes, but there are tons of help videos, and the board is touted to be more capable than the KK. And it's only about 6 or 7 bucks cheaper than the KK. I will say though, the KK's screen and buttons are really nice for adjustments out in the field.

 

[G+_Heath Reeder]

ok so a different flight controller and a different radio, any suggestions on which ones? the naze32?  I do IT for a living however ive never really build anything like this, but i think i have the ability to figure it out, thanks for the input

[G+_Heath Reeder]

Joshua Delaughter if you get a chance do you have the link to the charger you got?

[G+_Heath Reeder]

Joshua Delaughter also whats the buzzer for? to warn u when the battery is getting low?  sorry if these are silly questions like i said newb lol

[G+_Heath Reeder]

Wayne Hobbins sheew thae devo is way outta my price range, lol, working on a tight budget, that would be nice for the gimble control and screen for viewing though

[G+_Joshua Delaughter]

I can't link to that charger, but search Amazon for the SkyRC IMAX B6, and click the "from other sellers", and select the one from the "MicroMall". They're New Jersey based from what I read.

 

The buzzer will buzz when you arm the Kk(activate the throttle control). It will also buzz when you get to a low voltage(the exact voltage can be setup in the fc.) I don't know if the Naze32 has a buzzer port, so if you go that route, this may not apply. You can always get external Voltage meters that can alert you as well. (1-8s Lipo Battery Tester Low Voltage Buzzer Alarm Rc 1s https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GJCJOA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nyBEvbR1QQD05)

[G+_Heath Reeder]

also i assume the cc3d would work with the other components i have listed

[G+_Heath Reeder]

Joshua Delaughter is this it http://www.amazon.com/MicroMall-TM-Polymer-Balance-Helicopter/dp/B00NAVVG22/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1434040762&sr=8-3&keywords=iMAX+B6+by+micromall

[G+_Joshua Delaughter]

Yeah, pretty much any flight controller will work with these parts, it's all personal preference

[G+_Joshua Delaughter]

Heath Reeder here is their seller page. http://www.amazon.com/s?marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&me=A1504O4FN7CSEM&merchant=A1504O4FN7CSEM&redirect=true

 

serach for imax on their page. That one says it's "micromall" in the title, but the seller is someone else

[G+_Mark Lutze]

The first comment is that your list does not include enough props! ;-) 

 

Regarding transmitter, I have not used the Fly Sky so cant comment one way or another on that. But have had the Turnigy 9XR and the Orange TX module from Hobby King for over a year now, and been very happy with it. About $75 for both the transmitter and the module. That will give you up to 8 channels, provided you have an 8 channel receiver.  I am planning on moving up to an Taranis in the future,  mostly for telemetry and voice alters, but since both radios run the same software I expect it to be a simple transition.  

[G+_Joshua Delaughter]

Wayne Hobbins I just got a fake SkyRC from MicroMall, I feel like these "real" chargers no longer exist.

[G+_Joshua Delaughter]

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=4a4a54232f893bd4!11950&authkey=!AApSTbGeOuChyeM&v=3&ithint=photo%2cpng Here is a SS of the order. The tracking information is out of date because it's USPS, and slow, I double checked the tracking number on the package. The ship from address was in Brooklyn, NY

[G+_Joshua Delaughter]

Wayne Hobbins Did the screenshot link not work?

[G+_Joshua Delaughter]

Wayne Hobbins Yeah, it has a tiny "QC Passed" sticker, but that is it. The front makes no mention of "SkyRC". This is the third one I try, I thought the third one, which I specifically found the MicroMall as a seller would have been right.

[G+_Joshua Delaughter]

Wayne Hobbins no worries, I understand the game. Thank you Amazon for a great return policy! Haha. I need to gather a few things from Hobby king myself, I may look for a charger while I'm placing the order