Build log - FPV hexacopter (space booked)

Started by Rahulvyas, March 24, 2013, 10:02:05 AM

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VC

Just my two penny bit - Wouldn't you rather mount the ESC's out on the arms so that the passing air can keep them cool? You are enclosing them inside the box and they may get excessively warm - especially since there are 6 of them..........
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aniket210696

@VC, nice point! the battery and kk board is also in there....
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Rahulvyas

well. thats true but it wont get too hot. the battery will be placed at the bottom.
and about the canopy, it would be well ventilated.
My motors take only 15A max and the ESCs are 25A. so no chance on burning them hot.
Also, I plan to keep it safe, the circuit and the ESCs safe because I have seen bad crash videos.
so everything must be clean and safe.

I will soon upgrade to mid end motors from rctimer and 4S for better stability.

Still waiting for my stuff to arrive from the customs. :(
-2814 700kv Carbon Fiber 685mm Quadcopter ( tuning PIDs)
-Scratch build Hexacopter ( selling the parts) { almost sold}
-9xR - The best RADIO
-ST360quad (sold)
-kk2 (sold)

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Rahulvyas

Updates- I finally put the ESCs on the booms. Thanks for your idea ;)





Landing skids - Superb. I will put sponge balls at the bottom for smoother landing. also please gimme ideas if you have any.

Thanks.
-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

Rahulvyas

is 20AWG wire sufficient for my hexacopter( to connect motors to ESCs)?
Because I already ordered 9meters xD
-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

veloci

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Rahulvyas

cool. :)
not much wastage then. I painted the canopy and the decals are ready.

-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

veloci

Airplanes may kill you, but they ain't likely to hurt you.
~~~Satchel Paige

Rahulvyas

-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

aniket210696

For undercarriage, just use some cycle spokes.. Bend them to whatever you need.. They're the best

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Rahulvyas

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-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

aniket210696

Sweet! Why don't you smoothen those holes?

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Rahulvyas

Dont have a grinder >_< or dremel.

Anyway, how does it look? Stickers really make it feel professional and cool.
-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

aniket210696

looks smexy! ;D jus take a wood file, or sandpaper...
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Rahulvyas

-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

Priyum

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Rahulvyas

-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

Priyum

Where did you buy it from,im also from new delhi so would help me alot!
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Rahulvyas

hardware store or a paint store.
I bought it from Hari Nagar.
-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

aniket210696

make some stencils, and spray paint em with black! :D
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Rahulvyas

okay.
Unfortunately one motor is super hot than others and its making crack sounds when I increase the throttle, is it normal or the motor is bad?
-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

lastRites

Bearings shot, I guess.. Can you elaborate a bit more on the problem?
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Rahulvyas

I check and tested placing the motor on another ESC and it works on that.
So ESC in damaged.

I even saw and smelled some smoke before maiden and this problem so most probably thats the issue.

Can it be repaired?
-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

Rahulvyas

Update-Ordered another ESC from hobbysea.

Do let me know if ESC can be repaired or if anyone wants to buy that?
-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