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This page describes my adventures into the world of FPV RC flight. 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]. This page will also serve as a cost breakdown of all components needed for the complete system.
This page describes my adventures into the world of FPV RC flight. 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]. The rev350 quadcopter is a custom frame designed with simplicity and durability in mind. This page will also serve as a cost breakdown of all components needed for the complete system.
 
==Airframes==
<gallery widths=180px heights=120px perrow=4>
File:Tricopter-FPV-Front.jpg|[[Tricopter|Tricopter]]
File:Rev350_Inventor_7-4-2014.png|[[rev350|rev350 Quadcopter]]
File:Rev350_Inventor_7-4-2014.png|[[rev750|rev750 Octocopter]]
</gallery>


==Subsystems==
==Subsystems==
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File:Rev0SD_Top.jpg|[[rev0SD|rev0SD]]
File:Rev0SD_Top.jpg|[[rev0SD|rev0SD]]
File:Turnigy_9X_TX.jpg|[[Turnigy_9X|Turnigy 9X]]
File:Turnigy_9X_TX.jpg|[[Turnigy_9X|Turnigy 9X]]
File:Turnigy_9X_TX.jpg|[[rev0LRS|rev0LRS]]
File:SPIRIT1_Top.jpg|[[rev0LRS|rev0LRS]]
File:Turnigy_9X_TX.jpg|[[RMILEC|RMILEC UHF LRS]]
File:RMILEC_Rx_Back.JPG|[[RMILEC|RMILEC UHF LRS]]
File:VSplit_Brd.png|[[Video_Splitter|4-Way Video Splitter]]
File:VSplit_Brd.png|[[Video_Splitter|4-Way Video Splitter]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
==System Cost==
{| 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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Latest revision as of 22:20, 7 August 2015

This page describes my adventures into the world of FPV RC flight. My tricopter is based on the tricopter V2.5 from rcexplorer.se, and uses the kit from fpvmanuals. The rev350 quadcopter is a custom frame designed with simplicity and durability in mind. This page will also serve as a cost breakdown of all components needed for the complete system.

Airframes

Subsystems

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