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My tricopter is based on the [http://rcexplorer.se/projects/tricopterv25/tricopterv25.html tricopter V2.5] from rcexplorer.se, and uses the kit from [http://www.fpvmanuals.com/tricopter/ fpvmanuals].

==System Cost (Tricopter)==

{| border="1"
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Part'''
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Quantity'''
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Unit Cost'''
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Total Cost'''
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Source'''
|-

|900MHz 100mW PAL Video TX/RX Kit
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$54.30
|style="text-align:right;" |$54.30
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11975__900MHZ_100mW_Tx_Rx_1_3_inch_CCD_Camera_PAL_420TVL.html HobbyKing]
|-

|1280MHz 600mW TX/RX Kit
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$49.35
|style="text-align:right;" |$49.35
|[http://www.bestofferbuy.com/12ghz-700mw-15-channel-digital-wireless-av-receiver-and-transmitter-esxf700mw-p-15758.html BestOfferBuy]
|-

|Philips 7" LCD (PD7012)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$22.95
|style="text-align:right;" |$22.95
|[http://stores.ebay.com/s3productsllc/_i.html?_nkw=pd7012&submit=Search&_sid=15519693 eBay]
|-

|Mini 1/3" PAL CMOS Camera
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$7.35
|style="text-align:right;" |$7.35
|[http://www.buyincoins.com/details/mini-wired-color-cctv-video-audio-secruity-camera-product-1750.html BuyInCoins]
|-

|2.8mm 1/3" Lens
|2
|style="text-align:right;" |$6.12
|style="text-align:right;" |$6.12
|[http://stores.ebay.com/The-Security-Shop/BOARD-LENS-/_i.html?_fsub=2501869017&_sid=80139867&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 eBay]
|-

|XT-60 Connectors (M/F Pair)
|5
|style="text-align:right;" |$6.65
|style="text-align:right;" |$6.65
|[http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=xt-60&_sacat=0&_odkw=&item=180766111091&_osacat=0&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_ssn=billstitch eBay]
|-

|Turnigy 9X TX/RX
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$78.93
|style="text-align:right;" |$78.93
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8992__Turnigy_9X_9Ch_Transmitter_w_Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_2_v2_Firmware_.html HobbyKing]
|-

|HobbyKing 1500mAH 9.9V LiFePo4 Battery
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$6.77
|style="text-align:right;" |$6.77
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=17955 HobbyKing]
|-

|22AWG Twisted 30cm Servo Lead Extension (5 pcs.)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$2.79
|style="text-align:right;" |$2.79
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9773 HobbyKing]
|-

|Walkera DEVO 8S/12S Upgrade Module
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$13.83
|style="text-align:right;" |$13.83
|[http://www.ehirobo.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=373_382&products_id=11530 EHIROBO]
|-

|PPM to USB Cable
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$4.85
|style="text-align:right;" |$4.85
|[http://stores.ebay.com/electron-product-shop/_i.html?_nkw=fms&submit=Search&_sid=270550050 eBay]
|-

|Prop Balancer
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$3.13
|style="text-align:right;" |$3.13
|[http://stores.ebay.com/RCBoyz/_i.html?_nkw=prop+balancer+fingertip&submit=Search&_sid=16028217 eBay]
|-

|Theraband Prop Saver Band Material
|1'
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.31
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.31
|[http://stores.ebay.com/impact-softball-store/_i.html?_nkw=theraband+blue&submit=Search&_sid=45832526 eBay]
|-

|AbuseMarK Naze32 Flight Controller
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$73.45
|style="text-align:right;" |$73.45
|[http://abusemark.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=30 AbuseMarK]
|-

|fpvmanuals Delrin Tricopter Kit
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$102.98
|style="text-align:right;" |$102.98
|[http://www.getfpv.com/tricopter/pro-tricopter-delrin-kit-black.html getfpv]
|-

|RMILEC UHF LRS
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$217.50
|style="text-align:right;" |$217.50
|[http://www.foxtechfpv.com/400470mhz-frequency-hopping-lrs-for-jr-radios-p-274.html Foxtech FPV]
|-

|36" Basswood 10x10mm Arms
|4
|style="text-align:right;" |$9.95
|style="text-align:right;" |$9.95
|[https://www.magnumwood.com/cart/Product.aspx?ProductId=942 Magnum Wood]
|-

|hexTronik DT750 750kV Brushless Outrunner
|4
|style="text-align:right;" |$10.97
|style="text-align:right;" |$43.88
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__6247__hexTronik_DT750_Brushless_Outrunner_750kv.html HobbyKing]
|-

|HobbyKing F-30A 30A Brushless ESC
|4
|style="text-align:right;" |$8.86
|style="text-align:right;" |$35.44
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=15205 HobbyKing]
|-

|Blue Bird BMS-385DMAX Metal Gear Digital Servo
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$20.02
|style="text-align:right;" |$20.02
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8761__BMS_385DMAX_Digital_Servo_Metal_Gear_4_2kg_15sec_16_5g.html HobbyKing]
|-

|Turnigy 5000mAH 20C 3S LiPo Battery
|2
|style="text-align:right;" |$21.98
|style="text-align:right;" |$43.96
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9184__Turnigy_5000mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html HobbyKing]
|-

|GWS 10x4.7" Slow Fly Prop (6 pcs.)
|2
|style="text-align:right;" |$4.47
|style="text-align:right;" |$8.94
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__10055__GWS_EP_Propeller_RD_1047_254x119mm_6pcs_set_.html HobbyKing]
|-

|GWS 10x4.7" Counter Rotating Slow Fly Prop (6 pcs.)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$4.47
|style="text-align:right;" |$4.47
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17961__GWS_EP_Counter_Rotating_Propeller_RH_1047_254x119mm_6pcs_set_.html HobbyKing]
|-

|4mm Prop Saver (10 pcs.)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$3.99
|style="text-align:right;" |$3.99
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8241__Prop_Saver_w_Band_4mm_10pcs_.html HobbyKing]
|-

|4mm Hex Nut (10 pcs.)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$0.79
|style="text-align:right;" |$0.79
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__6369__Hex_locknuts_M4_10pc.html HobbyKing]
|-

|PolyMax 3.5mm ESC/Motor Connectors (10 pairs)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.50
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.50
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__68__PolyMax_3_5mm_Gold_Connectors_10_PAIRS_20PC_.html HobbyKing]
|-

|XT60 Connectors (5 pairs)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$3.19
|style="text-align:right;" |$3.19
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9572__Nylon_XT60_Connectors_Male_Female_5_pairs_GENUINE.html HobbyKing]
|-

|Turnigy Red Silicone 14ga. Wire (1m)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.39
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.39
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9678__Turnigy_Pure_Silicone_Wire_14AWG_1mtr_RED.html HobbyKing]
|-

|Turnigy Black Silicone 14ga. Wire (1m)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.39
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.39
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9679__Turnigy_Pure_Silicone_Wire_14AWG_1mtr_BLACK.html HobbyKing]
|-

|Turnigy 9X White LED Backlight
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$4.99
|style="text-align:right;" |$4.99
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17129__Turnigy_9X_LCD_Backlight_Kit_White_DIY_.html HobbyKing]
|-

|Shipping (HobbyKing)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$29.33
|style="text-align:right;" |$29.33
|
|-

|'''Total Cost'''
|
|
|style="text-align:right;" |'''$858.49'''
|(as of 5/22/12)
|-
|}

===Minimal System Cost===
Below is the cost of a bare-minimum system using similar components.

{| border="1"
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Part'''
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Quantity'''
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Unit Cost'''
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Total Cost'''
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Source'''
|-

|AbuseMarK Naze32 Flight Controller
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$73.45
|style="text-align:right;" |$73.45
|[http://abusemark.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=30 AbuseMarK]
|-

|fpvmanuals Delrin Tricopter Kit
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$98.72
|style="text-align:right;" |$98.72
|[http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_91&products_id=734 ReadyMadeRC]
|-

|36" Basswood 10x10mm Arms
|2
|style="text-align:right;" |$7.35
|style="text-align:right;" |$7.35
|[https://www.magnumwood.com/cart/Product.aspx?ProductId=942 Magnum Wood]
|-

|900MHz 100mW PAL Video TX/RX Kit
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$54.30
|style="text-align:right;" |$54.30
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11975__900MHZ_100mW_Tx_Rx_1_3_inch_CCD_Camera_PAL_420TVL.html HobbyKing]
|-

|Turnigy 9X TX/RX
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$78.93
|style="text-align:right;" |$78.93
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8992__Turnigy_9X_9Ch_Transmitter_w_Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_2_v2_Firmware_.html HobbyKing]
|-

|hexTronik DT750 750kV Brushless Outrunner
|3
|style="text-align:right;" |$10.97
|style="text-align:right;" |$32.91
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__6247__hexTronik_DT750_Brushless_Outrunner_750kv.html HobbyKing]
|-

|HobbyKing HK-30A SS Series 25A Brushless ESC
|3
|style="text-align:right;" |$5.99
|style="text-align:right;" |$17.97
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__6460__Hobbyking_SS_Series_25_30A_ESC.html HobbyKing]
|-

|Blue Bird BMS-385DMAX Metal Gear Digital Servo
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$20.02
|style="text-align:right;" |$20.02
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8761__BMS_385DMAX_Digital_Servo_Metal_Gear_4_2kg_15sec_16_5g.html HobbyKing]
|-

|Turnigy 5000mAH 20C 3S LiPo Battery
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$21.98
|style="text-align:right;" |$21.98
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9184__Turnigy_5000mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html HobbyKing]
|-

|GWS 10x4.7" Slow Fly Prop (6 pcs.)
|2
|style="text-align:right;" |$4.47
|style="text-align:right;" |$8.94
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__10055__GWS_EP_Propeller_RD_1047_254x119mm_6pcs_set_.html HobbyKing]
|-

|GWS 10x4.7" Counter Rotating Slow Fly Prop (6 pcs.)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$4.47
|style="text-align:right;" |$4.47
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17961__GWS_EP_Counter_Rotating_Propeller_RH_1047_254x119mm_6pcs_set_.html HobbyKing]
|-

|4mm Prop Saver (10 pcs.)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$3.99
|style="text-align:right;" |$3.99
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8241__Prop_Saver_w_Band_4mm_10pcs_.html HobbyKing]
|-

|4mm Hex Nut (10 pcs.)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$0.79
|style="text-align:right;" |$0.79
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__6369__Hex_locknuts_M4_10pc.html HobbyKing]
|-

|PolyMax 3.5mm ESC/Motor Connectors (10 pairs)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.50
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.50
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__68__PolyMax_3_5mm_Gold_Connectors_10_PAIRS_20PC_.html HobbyKing]
|-

|XT60 Connectors (5 pairs)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$3.19
|style="text-align:right;" |$3.19
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9572__Nylon_XT60_Connectors_Male_Female_5_pairs_GENUINE.html HobbyKing]
|-

|Turnigy Red Silicone 14ga. Wire (1m)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.39
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.39
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9678__Turnigy_Pure_Silicone_Wire_14AWG_1mtr_RED.html HobbyKing]
|-

|Turnigy Black Silicone 14ga. Wire (1m)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.39
|style="text-align:right;" |$1.39
|[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9679__Turnigy_Pure_Silicone_Wire_14AWG_1mtr_BLACK.html HobbyKing]
|-

|Shipping (HobbyKing)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |$41.74
|style="text-align:right;" |$41.74
|
|-

|'''Total Cost'''
|
|
|style="text-align:right;" |'''$442.70'''
|
|-
|}

==Mass Budget==

{| border="1"
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Part'''
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Quantity'''
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Unit Mass (g)'''
|style="text-align:center;" |'''Total Mass (g)'''
|-

|Thrust (DT-750 + 10x4.7")
|3
|style="text-align:right;" |-900
|style="text-align:right;" |-2700
|-

|900MHz 100mW Video TX
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |(28.1)
|style="text-align:right;" |(28.1)
|-

|900MHz Cloverleaf Antenna
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |(16.3)
|style="text-align:right;" |(16.3)
|-

|Camera + Wiring Harness/Voltage Regulator
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |(19.7)
|style="text-align:right;" |(19.7)
|-

|Turnigy 9X RX (With RSSI)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |8.7
|style="text-align:right;" |8.7
|-

|AbuseMarK Naze32 Flight Controller
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |7.4
|style="text-align:right;" |7.4
|-

|rev0SD
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |(45.2)
|style="text-align:right;" |(45.2)
|-

|fpvmanuals Delrin Tricopter Kit
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |196.6
|style="text-align:right;" |196.6
|-

|Basswood Arms (Back)
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |16.5
|style="text-align:right;" |16.5
|-

|Basswood Arms (Front)
|2
|style="text-align:right;" |19.7
|style="text-align:right;" |39.3
|-

|DT750 750kV Brushless Motor
|3
|style="text-align:right;" |84.1
|style="text-align:right;" |252.3
|-

|F-30A Brushless ESC
|3
|style="text-align:right;" |35.9
|style="text-align:right;" |107.7
|-

|BMS-385DMAX Metal Gear Digital Servo
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |19.1
|style="text-align:right;" |19.1
|-

|Turnigy 5000mAH 20C 3S LiPo Battery
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |397.7
|style="text-align:right;" |397.7
|-

|GWS 10x4.7" Prop
|3
|style="text-align:right;" |7.8
|style="text-align:right;" |23.4
|-

|14ga. Battery-ESC Wiring Harness
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |55.5
|style="text-align:right;" |55.5
|-

|Tape, Zip-ties, Misc. Hardware
|1
|style="text-align:right;" |(184)
|style="text-align:right;" |(184)
|-

|'''AUW (No Battery)'''
|
|
|style="text-align:right;" |'''(956)'''
|-

|'''AUW'''
|
|
|style="text-align:right;" |'''1353.7'''
|-

|'''Net Thrust'''
|
|
|style="text-align:right;" |'''-1346.3'''
|-
|}

==Photos==
<gallery widths=180px heights=120px perrow=4>
File:Delrin_Plain.jpg|[http://www.fpvmanuals.com/tricopter/ Delrin Tricopter Kit] (frame with basswood arms only)
File:Delrin_VTX.jpg|Tricopter frame with video transmitter and cloverleaf antenna mounted
File:HobbyKing_Order_3-31-2012.jpg|Main HobbyKing order containing batteries, motors, ESCs, servo, props, and accessories
File:DT-750.jpg|A DT-750 motor after soldering bullet connectors, cutting down the shaft, and attaching a prop saver
File:F-30A.jpg|A stock F-30A ESC
File:F-30A_Connectors.jpg|An F-30A after soldering battery and bullet connectors and reflashing with the SimonK firmware
File:Tricopter_BL.jpg|Rear-left view of the tricopter
File:Tricopter-FR.jpg|Front view of the tricopter
File:Tricopter_TX.jpg|Rear-right view of the tricopter and Turnigy 9X transmitter
File:Tricopter_Inflight.jpg|Tricopter in flight
File:Tricopter-FPV-FR.jpg|Front-right view of the tricopter, as outfitted for FPV
File:Tricopter-FPV-Front.jpg|Front view of the tricopter, as outfitted for FPV
File:Tricopter-FPV-Inflight.jpg|Tricopter in flight
File:Tricopter_Motor_Plate.jpg|Homemade replacement motor plate
File:Tricopter_Servo_Plate.jpg|Homemade replacement servo plate
File:Ground_Station.jpg|Ground station in operation during a flight
File:Tricopter-FPV-Inflight-Evening.jpg|Tricopter during an evening flight
File:Tricopter-FPV-Moon.jpg|Tricopter against the moon
</gallery>

==Videos==
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Tricopter - Revision history

WikiSysop: Created page with "My tricopter is based on the [http://rcexplorer.se/projects/tricopterv25/tricopterv25.html tricopter V2.5] from rcexplorer.se, and uses the kit from [http://www.fpvmanuals.com..."