{"id":334,"date":"2017-02-20T20:46:42","date_gmt":"2017-02-20T20:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/copterwars.com\/blog\/?p=334"},"modified":"2018-03-04T02:08:31","modified_gmt":"2018-03-04T02:08:31","slug":"2017-spec-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/copterwars.com\/blog\/?p=334","title":{"rendered":"2017 Spec Build"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prerequisites<\/a>
\nComplete parts list<\/a>
\nComplete accessories list<\/a>
\nComplete tools list<\/a>
\nWiring diagram<\/a>
\nYouTube tutorial series<\/a>
\nTest flights<\/a>
\nPictures of finished quadcopter<\/a><\/p>\n

This tutorial is a step by step walk through of building an FPV racing quadcopter with the latest and greatest parts from 2017 (specifically for the Northwest Spec Class). It is geared towards those who have never built a quadcopter and does not assumes you already have anything.<\/p>\n

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Prerequisites<\/p>\n

1) Learn the basics of soldering. Learning to solder isn’t hard and this can be your first soldering project, but plan to spend a little bit of time practicing to solder on some wires you don’t need before doing this build.<\/p>\n

Quick soldering tutorial:
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BLfXXRfRIzY&feature=youtu.be&t=1m14s<\/a><\/p>\n

More detailed soldering tutorial:
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fYz5nIHH0iY<\/a><\/p>\n

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2) Learn the basics of line of sight (LOS) flying. Before you fly a fast racing quadcopter you should practice with a small toy or on a simulator.<\/p>\n

Here’s a cheep toy that you can learn the basics on:
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01AADCNPQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Also I recommend getting a protector for it:
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00PGRNFE0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Quadcopter Parts ($418 + shipping):<\/p>\n

Frame – $40
\nhttp:\/\/www.readymaderc.com\/store\/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5004<\/a><\/p>\n

4 35mm standoffs – $4
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/10pcs-M3-Black-Round-Aluminum-Alloy-Long-Nut-Studs-Standoffs-Fastener-8-35mm-p-1071462.html<\/a>
\nor
\nhttps:\/\/www.hobbytown.com\/3x35mm-aluminum-standoff-black-4-by-hq-prop-hq-p030135b\/p456759<\/a><\/p>\n

Flight controller – 39
\nhttp:\/\/www.RaceDayQuads.com\/products\/raceflight-revolt-v2-flight-controller?variant=37205051783<\/a>
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\nhttps:\/\/www.readymaderc.com\/store\/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=505_778_779&products_id=6042<\/a><\/p>\n

4 ESCs – $40
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/DYS-XSD-20A-3-4S-ESC-BLHeli_S-Supports-Dshot600-Dshot300-For-High-KV-Motors-p-1108715.html<\/a><\/p>\n

4 Motors – $74
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/4x-Emax-RS2205S-2300KV-Racing-Edition-Brushess-Motor-CW-CCW-for-FPV-Racing-p-1106170.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Receiver (RX) – $29
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/FrSky-X4RSB-316-Channel-Telemetry-Receiver-p-955643.html<\/a><\/p>\n

FPV camera (NTSC) -$35
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/Foxeer-HS1177-Sony-600TVL-CCD-2_8MM-IR-Mini-FPV-Camera-5-17v-with-Bracket-p-1047125.html<\/a><\/p>\n

2.1 camera lens – $7
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/Replacement-2_1mm-2_5mm-2_8mm-IR-Sensitive-Camera-Lens-For-Foxeer-p-1069901.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Video Transmitter (VTX) – $30
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01M0Z2BKG<\/a>\"\"
\nor
\nhttp:\/\/www.team-blacksheep.com\/products\/prod:unify_pro_hv_race<\/a>
\nor
\nhttps:\/\/quadrysteria.com\/products\/tbs-unify-pro-5g8-hv-race-sma?variant=34912212103<\/a><\/p>\n

VTX antennas (right – SMA) – $40
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01MY4L56K<\/a>\"\"
\nor
\nhttp:\/\/www.team-blacksheep.com\/products\/prod:tbs_triumph_sma<\/a>
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\nhttps:\/\/quadrysteria.com\/collections\/video-antennas\/products\/tbs-triumph-stubby-2pcs-sma-rhcp<\/a><\/p>\n

VTX antenna (left – SMA) – $20
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01FKW504I<\/a>\"\"
\nor
\nhttp:\/\/www.team-blacksheep.com\/products\/product:924<\/a>
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\nhttps:\/\/quadrysteria.com\/products\/345?variant=27846991815<\/a><\/p>\n

PDB and XT60 – $4
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/Matek-Systems-PDB-XT60-W-BEC-5V-12V-2oz-Copper-For-RC-Multirotors-p-1049051.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Capacitor – $5
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00M1UFYPI<\/a>\"\"
\nor
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004MCM49M<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

LEDs – $10
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01LVWFM4B<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

5 sets of props – $15
\nhttp:\/\/www.progressiverc.com\/racekraft-5040-tri-blade-propellers.html<\/a>
\nor
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01NGTDG18<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Battery strap – $2
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/5PCS-Banggood-Battery-Tie-Down-Strap-for-RC-Multirotor-p-1067255.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Black and Red 12 AWG wire – $5
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/2M-AWG-Soft-Silicone-Flexible-Wire-Cable-12-20-AWG-1-Meter-Red-1-Meter-Black-p-985529.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Plastic standoffs – $8
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01DXLS4SC<\/a>\"\"
\nor
\nhttps:\/\/www.hobbytown.com\/m3-assorted-nylon-hardware-kit-black-180-malefemale-by-racetek-gcs-a-030-b\/p486676<\/a><\/p>\n

Nuts – $2
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01GO4OK6A<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Antenna tube – $4
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000BOKC2G<\/a>\"\"
\nor
\nhttps:\/\/www.hobbytown.com\/antenna-tube-w-caps-5-by-tekno-rc-tkr5126\/p231772<\/a><\/p>\n

JST connectors – $7
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B015A6ZOA4<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Velcro – $3
\nhttp:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VELCRO-Sticky-Back-Strips-Black\/dp\/B000TGSPV6<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Zip ties – $2
\nhttp:\/\/www.hobbyking.com\/hobbyking\/store\/__17570__Cable_Ties_160_x_2_5mm_White_100pcs_.html<\/a>
\nor
\nhttp:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00L2LGMO4<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

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Accessories ($430 + shipping):<\/p>\n

2 3s batteries – $46 (also see 4s battery in Optional Accessories<\/a>)
\nhttp:\/\/www.getfpv.com\/tattu-1300mah-3s-75c-lipo-battery.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Battery charger – $28 (iMAX B6AC V2 Charger<\/a>\"\" is a better charger and comes with an XT60 lead)
\nhttps:\/\/hobbyking.com\/en_us\/turnigy-p405-dual-input-ac-dc-45w-digital-balancing-charger.html<\/a><\/p>\n

XT60 lead for charger – $2
\nhttps:\/\/hobbyking.com\/en_us\/xt30-charge-lead-with-4mm-banana-plugs.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Controller – $207 (Taranis Q X7<\/a> is a cheaper alternative)
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/FrSky-2_4G-ACCST-Taranis-X9D-Plus-Transmitter-p-940819.html<\/a>
\nor
\nhttp:\/\/www.hobbyking.com\/hobbyking\/store\/__67750__FrSky_2_4GHz_ACCST_TARANIS_X9D_PLUS_Digital_Telemetry_Radio_System_Mode_2_.html<\/a>
\nor
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B014IYV8TK<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Controller charger – $7 (if the one you choose doesn’t come with one)
\nhttp:\/\/www.hobbyking.com\/hobbyking\/store\/__45031__FrSky_AC_DC_Charge_Adapter_US_Version.html<\/a>
\nor
\nhttp:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B010HDI4QG<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Googles and video receiver (VRX) – $140
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/Eachine-Goggles-Two-5-Inches-5_8G-40CH-Raceband-HD-1080p-HDMI-FPV-Goggles-Video-Glasses-p-1094862.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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Optional Accessories:<\/p>\n

4s battery – $30
\nhttp:\/\/www.RaceDayQuads.com\/products\/smc-extreme-1400mah-45a-4s-racing-battery-true-spec-extreme?variant=27824451527<\/a><\/p>\n

Low battery buzzer – $5
\nhttp:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B013U1CP08<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Rubber bands to secure low battery buzzer – $3
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00E7TKSWK<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Recording camera – $100
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B016DDRA2S<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Micro SD card – $14
\nSanDisk Ultra 32GB microSDHC Memory Card With Adapter (SDSDQUA-032G-U46A)<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Thin battery strap for recording camera – $6
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01JYNZRB0<\/a>\"\"
\nor
\nhttp:\/\/www.getfpv.com\/lumenier-small-lipo-strap-3pcs.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Recording camera mount – 3D printed (printing service<\/a>)
\nhttp:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:1448108<\/a><\/p>\n

Race transponder – Sold at races if required<\/p>\n

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Tools ($67 + shipping):<\/p>\n

Soldering iron – $8
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0006NGZK0<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Soldering wire – $2
\nhttp:\/\/www.banggood.com\/0_8mm-Soldering-Wire-60-40-Tin-Resin-Flux-Dispenser-Tube-Rosin-Core-Solder-p-990164.html<\/a>
\nor
\nhttp:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B008OSBBI0<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Soldering flux – $7
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0044SD3NU<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Knife – $7
\nhttp:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B006962HWI<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Pliers – $7
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0001IW518<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Electrical tape – $2
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001AXD0EY<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Small screw driver – $4
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001CWMJHM<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Hot glue gun – $13
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000J2D8QC<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Hot glue – $3
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00114Q8NW<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Zip ties – $2
\nhttp:\/\/www.hobbyking.com\/hobbyking\/store\/__17570__Cable_Ties_160_x_2_5mm_White_100pcs_.html<\/a>
\nor
\nhttp:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00L2LGMO4<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Tweezers – $7
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01LKZKM7Y<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Android cable – $5 (for connecting the flight board to your computer)
\nhttp:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Micro-Charge-Techoland-Enhance-Experience\/dp\/B00W1VC2TS<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Computer – I’m going to assume you have one (needed for running RaceFlight)<\/p>\n

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Optional Tools:<\/p>\n

Wrench – $8
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001TIVESO<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

File – $5
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000NPT7A6<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Steel wool – $5 (for cleaning soldering iron)
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001JYVDSE<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Welder glue – $6
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005UJNH7E<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Multi-meter – $13
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01ISAMUA6<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Wire strippers – $15
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0000302WS<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Hot air gun – $20
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00004TUCV<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

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Wiring diagram:<\/p>\n

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Video tutorial series:<\/p>\n