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Title: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: profoundr on February 18, 2013, 03:14:41 PM

people i want to make tricopter under 9000 but its going upto 10000

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: pranavh on February 18, 2013, 06:18:03 PM

How did you arrive at that estimate? If you post the components you are looking at, we can suggest cheaper alternatives, or even if some of them are unnecessary.

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: profoundr on February 18, 2013, 10:36:07 PM

KKmulticopter V5.5 Controller BlackBoard W/USB Programmer
http://www.rcdhamaka.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_103_109&products_id=1047
:Rs:1412

EMAX CF2822
http://www.rcdhamaka.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=100_93&products_id=391
:Rs:465each :Rs:1395 3x

hobbyking 20-18a esc
:Rs:520 :Rs:1560x3

EMAX ES08MA Metal Gear Servo
http://www.rcdhamaka.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_111&products_id=936
:Rs:343

240V 2-3 CELL LI-PO BATTERY CHARGER
http://www.rcdhamaka.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=102_96&products_id=156

IND-POWER 2200mAh-3Cell 11.1V 20C LiPo
http://www.rcdhamaka.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=102_94&products_id=792
:Rs:916

FS-CT6B 6ch 2.4GHz transmitter & receiver
http://www.rcbazaar.com/products/396-fs-ct6b-6ch-24ghz-transmitter-receiver.aspx
:Rs:1950

props ccw and cw :Rs:122each
prop adapters :Rs:35 each

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: pranavh on February 19, 2013, 04:04:05 PM

Do you really need a metal gear servo?

Also, don't look at the battery, charger, and Tx / Rx as "costs" of the tricopter, because you can use them on other helis or planes as well.

Even so, from this list your total is 8500 including the above mentioned components.

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: profoundr on February 19, 2013, 04:40:59 PM

but if i say its my first and last project
come on i am just 12 years old need someone to guide

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: arun.sreelakam on February 19, 2013, 05:09:43 PM

Get the Radio from Rcbazaar 1950
And all other elecs from HK
motor 380*3
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21974__Turnigy_DST_1200_Brushless_Bell_Motor_1200kv.html
esc 380*3
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25112__HobbyKing_Red_Brick_20A_ESC.html
Servo 200
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11855__HobbyKing_928BB_Servo_2_0kg_9g_0_13sec.html
flight controller+ programmer 1000
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__19534__HobbyKing_Multi_Rotor_Control_Board_V2_1_Atmega168PA_.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21321__USBasp_AVR_Programming_Device_for_ATMEL_proccessors.html
lipo
2200mah rs550
shipping max 1000

total say 6000+ 500(extra for connectors and extras)
All the best

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: arun.sreelakam on February 19, 2013, 05:10:44 PM

Of course need to make your own frame... 500 for that... also ;D ;D

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: pranavh on February 19, 2013, 05:16:09 PM

Hobbyking tip: Stay on one prodct page for a long time, it'll come up with a popup which offers a discount. It isn't much, usually 2-5 usd, but it adds up.

Another tip: ship using airmail and in small batches. Its cheaper that way, and less customs problems

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: profoundr on February 19, 2013, 05:22:30 PM

thankyou :)

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: arun.sreelakam on February 19, 2013, 05:25:22 PM

I will recommend you to ship the lipos separately and which will take time to reach you.. also i just give you an estimate.. Use techniques like pranav suggested to get more discounts... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Use buddy code if it is avail..
Go through the forum and get many tips about shipping from HK..
All the best for your build..
Dont forget to Upload the buil log.. {:)} {:)}

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: profoundr on February 19, 2013, 10:38:31 PM

you order from which warehouse?

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: lastRites on February 19, 2013, 10:52:12 PM

International. That is the Hong Kong warehouse.

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: profoundr on February 20, 2013, 05:48:21 PM

WHAT IF I TAKE FC 2822 INSTED OF Turnigy DST-1200 Brushless Bell Motor 1200kv

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: arun.sreelakam on February 20, 2013, 06:05:31 PM

Emax 2822 weigh less... aerodrive 1200kv weighs 20gm more but powerfull than 2822 in my view..
I have 2 of that.. very powerfull.. :thumbsup:
Final decision is always your's... :)

Title: Re: how much does it costs to make a tricopter
Post by: profoundr on March 04, 2013, 09:30:38 PM

what if i use towerpro motors? :headscratch:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__664__TowerPro_Brushless_Outrunner_2410_08T_890kv.html

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RC Models => Multirotors => Topic started by: profoundr on February 18, 2013, 03:14:41 PM