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    New build F550 including explanations

    clear, thanks! alternative ESC (better but more expensive, no flash required): http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__39708__afro_esc_30amp_multi_rotor_motor_speed_controller_simonk_firmware_.html 45g / $14 (270g / $98)
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    New build F550 including explanations

    Crap, this forum does not allow editing posts later on... this means that any updates to the OP must be stuffed in later posts like this one.... petty. I'll at least keep updating the hardware then based on my findings. In this rig the battery icw the 10x5 should pull quite some weight and...
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    New build F550 including explanations

    @nuclear: only now I realize I never properly answered your last post. Thank you for the reply. one continuing question: Yes, it's the FC, has GPS, voltage converter for BEC and an expansion port to allow connection to the osd and the gimbal The BEC is a power supply only right?? Does the gimbal...
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    Custom hexacopter build. Will this work?

    I don't know if anyone read my earlier post already, but the calculator I added was WRONG (corrected now) and I've also updated it. Current (correct) version is V3.
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    Custom hexacopter build. Will this work?

    Warning: complete newbie here!! So take my answer with some grains of salt. First let me help you out with the propeller. I created this: http://bit.ly/1gmDQ3E wich helps you calculate the max size of your prop. What I've learned so far: low KV (which your motors have) means they can pull a...
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    Couple of questions...starting with one

    currently residing in Delft so that pretty close. You're now in Canada? We're currently looking to move there...funny. edit: silly mistake CA is California. Thanks for the tips. As this will be my first build I do not want to go too expensive, on the other hand if I buy too cheap (or better...
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    Couple of questions...starting with one

    thanks for the swift answers! 1. ok. I thought that every motor came with a prop adapter (or if they didn't then you need to get one separately).. Keep in mind that I've never had my hands on these things, so its pictures only and the short shaft however eludes me. Had another look at the...
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    Couple of questions...starting with one

    Hi newcommer here. I've only recently plunged into this whole jungle of parts and terms. I've started a thread here, basically also to be helpful for other who just start out. On the way though I see stuff which gets me wondering what it means. So I'll just post those questions here: Q1...
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    New build F550 including explanations

    Thanks for the swift reply. Couple of questions (and explanations as I can still understand this when I read it back): - zenmuse h3-2d - the gimbal to attach the (e.g.) goprop to: I've seen this model pop-up a LOT, making it apparently a popular model, however its also quite expensive. What's...
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    New build F550 including explanations

    Hi, I'm considering starting a project building a F550. I'm a complete n00b at this aka absolute beginner. Since everything is new to me I've written up everything I learned so far including references and I'm currently at the point that I could use some feedback. I hope this is not too...
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