Hi,
Booked the space for my new FPV hexacopter build.
Custom- self building
Electronics- will update soon.
Stuff ordered.
Thanks.
Electronics that will be used-
(https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/catalog/D2836-11750.gif) D2836 270kv Turnigy
(https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/catalog/p25a.jpg) Turnigy Plush 25A
(https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/catalog/T4500-3-30(1).jpg)Turnigy 4500mAh 3S 30C Lipo Pack
(https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/catalog/OR039-00314.jpg) Decals :D :giggle:
(https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/catalog/25830.jpg) 12x4.5 SF Props 2pc Standard Rotation/2 pc RH Rotation
(https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/catalog/24723.jpg) Kk2.0
Using kk2.0 For now but surely will get Ardupilot 2.5 with GPS and telemetry next month once this flies superb :) promise.
Frame will be custom built using aluminium and laser cut poly carbonate center plate :)
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Frame update-
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Length : 860mm
Name: Not yet decided....
where are you buying the electronics from..
Hobbyking.
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Very nice Rahul bro. So it's almost 3 feet monster taking its shape. Wish you all the best.
haha! nyc! when you are selling the kk board, PM me.. ;D
Haha, thanks bros :)
Dharmik sir, Actually I decreased the size to 700mm length. This was dont because I didn't want to add extra weight for no reason. I will also add gimbal.
Aniket, need kk2? I know a person who sells it.
Not yet... But after about a month, or can convince my parents, and you'll be selling it buy then.... ;D:P
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Camera gimbal CAD model.
why do you want the camera to roll left and right???
PS:- send me the cad file plz... ;P
okay, will give it.
I want to make a two axis gimbal so this is it. ;)
but why roll? wouldnt it be better to make it swivel???
swivel? didn't get it? any reference image for that movement?
Oh I got it, swivel is not required, as the hex could easily roll which would change the cams direction.
And also kk2 dosn't support 3 axis gimbal.
roll? you mean yaw?
(http://www.fg-drones.com/upload/images/naza_gimbal_en.jpg)
I mean this
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Update.
Any ideas on how to paint digital camouflage?
waow.... its a DHAKAN - copter.... xD why dont you make a badass looking cover out of depron or thermocol??? or paper....
just wait ;) I will paint it camouflage.
Actually This tiffin box is easier to fit and use compared to depron. This can be taken off at anytime.
heres an idea... use the rim of the Dhakkan, as a base to build a canopy on it.... so it will fit also, and people will piss their pants when they see it coming.... ;) ;D
thats what I am doing :P
Hey, what paint should I use?
and what color will look good camouflage or plain bright yellow?
and is that paint permanent?
here's an option... u can either invest in some good enamel paint, for a matte/lustrous finish, or use acrylic....
an alternative to enamel paint is nailpolish....! ;D but best of luck finding that in camo colors... xD
for digicamo, u can use greyish green and grey, or greyish blue and blue....
here are the exact colors...
FOREST:-
#868781
#6a6c61
#aaa7a2
DESERT
#9d836a
#8b6e50
#c7bbaf
just load those colors into Photoshop or another image editor for exact tones.....
enjoy ;D
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..........
+1 VC sir.
@VC, nice point! the battery and kk board is also in there....
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. :(
Updates- I finally put the ESCs on the booms. Thanks for your idea ;)
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Landing skids - Superb. I will put sponge balls at the bottom for smoother landing. also please gimme ideas if you have any.
Thanks.
is 20AWG wire sufficient for my hexacopter( to connect motors to ESCs)?
Because I already ordered 9meters xD
20AWG should be fine....
Cheers!
cool. :)
not much wastage then. I painted the canopy and the decals are ready.
Great.....Where are the pics? ;D
Coming soon. Its drying up :D
For undercarriage, just use some cycle spokes.. Bend them to whatever you need.. They're the best
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Sweet! Why don't you smoothen those holes?
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Dont have a grinder >_< or dremel.
Anyway, how does it look? Stickers really make it feel professional and cool.
looks smexy! ;D jus take a wood file, or sandpaper...
Haha okay ;)
Thanks by the way.
How did you paint the tiffin box? \m/
Spray paint white. Rs.190 :D
Where did you buy it from,im also from new delhi so would help me alot!
hardware store or a paint store.
I bought it from Hari Nagar.
make some stencils, and spray paint em with black! :D
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?
Bearings shot, I guess.. Can you elaborate a bit more on the problem?
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?
Update-Ordered another ESC from hobbysea.
Do let me know if ESC can be repaired or if anyone wants to buy that?
I don't think they can be repaired. Most probably one of three phases is damaged (oneor more of the MOSFETs). That is what may be producing the cracking sound..