A build log of RCTIMER Quad kit

Started by santhosh-r, March 14, 2014, 07:27:26 PM

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santhosh-r

Hello friends,
I was astonished by these multicopters for about an year or so.I always wanted to build a quad.After months of research and proper financing at last I placed an order with RC Timer for the 450 V2 kit with integrated PCB on 11 MARCH 2014 .
To my first surprise they had sent it thru DHL express ( too much for a free shipping).It left their china warehouse on 12 March 2014.
I was eagerly tracking it on track-trace.com . since it was sent thru courier I was fearing that there might be a hefty customs on the parcel.
The parcel reached me today evening 6:00 pm and another surprise there was no customs at all..

For the order - Free DHL express shipping + No customs + Fast delivery withing 3 days....  ;D

Within an hour of arrival I was able to completely assemble the kit.

The pictures will follow this post.
Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

santhosh-r

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I already have a NanoWii board and 3S 2200mAh 20C Turnigy lipo.
I am waiting for my bullet connectors to arrive , as only the motors had bullet connectors.
Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

santhosh-r

Guys can I submit this for RC India sweeptake ??
I didn't take photo with a news paper !
Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

anwar

If you post the tracking number of the shipment by which we can confirm the build date, we will sure add it.
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santhosh-r

Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

Shyam Hembram

hii,Santosh does rc timer offers free shipping in evry product.
Hiller450 chopper,Sky surfer v2,Wilga2000,450quad(building)

santhosh-r

Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

Shyam Hembram

Santosh you did your payment through PayPal or direct via atm card???
Hiller450 chopper,Sky surfer v2,Wilga2000,450quad(building)

santhosh-r

Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

ayu135

I too ordered stuff via rctimer, but i didnt get a free shipping option. I had to pay $20 for shipping. It was sent via DHL and no customs for me either. I had ordered stuff around $200 in value. I ordered on 14th and recieved it today. Great service.

Rahulvyas

rctimer has great products but only their support isnt good at all!
-2814 700kv Carbon Fiber 685mm Quadcopter ( tuning PIDs)
-Scratch build Hexacopter ( selling the parts) { almost sold}
-9xR - The best RADIO
-ST360quad (sold)
-kk2 (sold)

Student

santhosh-r

I have a problem now  :help:.
Finished soldering bullet connectors ,Nanowii board, motor directions ,fixing everything.
I calibrated the esc by ,
1.power up the board alone via USB
2.Arm the board + full throttle
3.Power up the ESC
4.Wait for throttle calibration tones
5.Bring the throttle down and disarm

I tried to power the quad and the results are,
When I give throttle ,the motor respond only after 40% throttle even though it was calibrated.
The throttle response is very fast so that it goes up like a rocket when it starts to lift.

The prop is a 10x4.5 and 30A RCT SimonK ESC with Nanowii board - F/W Multiwii 2.2
No changes to the default PID values has been made.

The video of the test flight is,


Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

Rahulvyas

Check your radio Stick calibration..
-2814 700kv Carbon Fiber 685mm Quadcopter ( tuning PIDs)
-Scratch build Hexacopter ( selling the parts) { almost sold}
-9xR - The best RADIO
-ST360quad (sold)
-kk2 (sold)

Student

santhosh-r

Had a good maiden flight !
Now PID tuning in process....

Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

Swapnil


satyagupta

Test flight inside home ??? ??? that too on your hand :o :o :o :o :o

Not good job to do bro, just take lot of care. These things are damn dangerous, they can slash through your skins like a sharp knife :-\ :-\
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santhosh-r

My fear is that , outside if I overcorrect or any overshoot  in PID can result in loss of my quad and also the throttle , if I give more then the quad may get out of control!
Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

Swapnil

You can always tether the quad using strings to something heavy when you are testing indoors (like 'Dharmik' did... he used a tub I think...).

maahinberi

More chance to damage quad indoors than outdoors. Fly in a field with grass, and you will walk away without damage from most crashes.
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Seagull Arising Star, Seagull Low Wing 40, AviSport (SPAD), Phoenix Scanner, VortexRC Speedster, Martian 220 Racing Quadcopter.

santhosh-r

BTW , one of the motors is itself not balanced .This is causing more vibrations and the props that came with the kit are worst balanced !
Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

santhosh-r

Ordered landing skids for my quad and attached them.
To reduce vibrations picked up by Nanowii I decreased the LPF value to 42Hz.Now the quad is much stable but I could see the vibrations in the motor with my naked eye.
Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

ved

Try using some tape on the propellers to minimise the vibrations. Also check the prop adapters.
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santhosh-r

The prop adapters are worst balanced!
Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter

santhosh-r

Found the best way to eliminate vibration - don't use the prop adapters instead place the prop directly over the motor and attach it using cable tie.

It works the best  ;D ! -very minimal vibration as if it doesn't have a prop and the motor is running w/o prop.  
Spektrum DX6i | Phoenix V4 | CoroTrainer | Tamiya Baja king 2WD | RCTimer F450 Quadcopter