She seems stable, I need more practice and guts (lots of it) to let her rip. Wish me luck.

Camera purchased and tested but not yet installed.

Nice VC. too good for a scratch build 

Thank you Sir. Over to you, whenever you wish - She would be happier in your hands.

VC bhai cool quad ... i like the hand launch a lot, which shows the stability... 

Nice VC bhaiya, very stable!

 
Quality build VC sir!

Thanks all for the encouragement.

Quote from: veloci on January 07, 2013, 07:42:21 AM

Quality build VC sir!

Veloci, my friend, I will disagree with here. By any means this is NOT a Quality build. In fact, I wanted to prove a point with this rough shod / slap dash construction. I did not go in for any complex calculations nor did I use slide callipers or vernier scales while taking measurements. A simple foot ruler was used.

What I am trying to say is, the construction of a basic Quad is EASY. Some people will tell you that it involves a lot of complexity and calculations - here is proof that even an idiot like me can build and fly a Quad with ease. The KK board with the LCD is all forgiving and takes up a lot of slack.

My advice to all out there (and I probably speak for the Maestro Ashta Sir) Go for it - it's EASY! You just need some good advisors to guide you through the build. I had a solid team backing me up - Ashta Sir, Gusty, Sandy, V.K. Singh, Adiboy and Subhash Reddy.

Quote from: VC on January 07, 2013, 11:31:04 AM
I had a solid team backing me up - Ashta Sir, Gusty, Sandy, V.K. Singh, Adiboy and Subhash Reddy.

Any Time VC     I am sure Pleasure is all ours.

Looks nice, good work for the scratch build and maiden VC sir

A few queries VC Sir
1. Why is that your are launching it from your hands?
I feel its dangerous

2. The tuning seems to be perfect as I'm not able to notice any considerable vibrations.
What is the control board used?

Sai Krishna

Quote from: RcBharat on January 07, 2013, 01:17:22 PM
1. Why is that your are launching it from your hands?
I feel its dangerous

Even i feel its very very dangerous, had a very very very close call once

Sai:

1. That is just the way I am. I know it is dangerous and that is why I have posted a warning about it on Youtube. Yet again I do it as I am comfortable with it.

2. The board is the HK KK 2.0 Board with an LCD panel:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24723__Hobbyking_KK2_0_Multi_rotor_LCD_Flight_Control_Board.html

Satya: I agree, but then again, every time I hold a fully charged LiPo in my hand, I am asking for trouble............

If it flies well, there's nothing better. Agree now VC sir?  

  Thank you, Veloci, my friend.

All items procured and ready for the Hexacopter. Much bigger with more powerful motors. Should start work on it soon. In the meanwhile, I will keep practising with this baby.

Better videos to follow, soon, I hope.

Quote from: VC on January 07, 2013, 06:46:52 PM
Sai:

1. That is just the way I am. I know it is dangerous and that is why I have posted a warning about it on Youtube. Yet again I do it as I am comfortable with it.

Common Sir, You need to be safe today to fly tomorrow again.

Thanks for your concern Sai, howver, I reiterate - that is the way I am. Learnt how to ride a motorcycle when I was 40+, that too on a beast (Yamaha RD 350 HT) that I have grown to treasure and love. Did a Paragliding stint without a helmet at the age of 45. Crashed my Opel Corsa at 150 K.p.h. the same year. Lived through it. What is a small plastic prop going to do to me that hasn't already happened? But then again, that is my philosophy and I don't force others to follow the same. It is my way of life. Living each moment as it comes peppered with a wee bit of danger. I am about to complete my half century in a few years. Let me take my chances while I can. Stop preaching to me, I am not listening.

What is life without a little bit of spontaneity and a dash of insanity? After all, I am the Enfant Terrible.

Perhaps I am setting a bad example to the youngsters reading this........sorry about that.

DON'T TRY THIS TILL YOU ARE 47 YEARS OLD - THEREAFTER IT'S YOUR CALL......................

Very nice
I tried what you did(prior to reading this post) and received a scar that I can cherish for life Wasn't even flying, was just checking the frame..
Can you post some close up pics of the frame please?

What's a man without a few scars?

If only my mum would agree Are those coro tubes triangular with the flutes running along the lengths? A very clean build!

Nope. The Coro tubes are not triangular (They are not tubes, just flat pieces of Coro) . The main strength comes from the aluminium arms.

Nice Build VC sir,

I would suggest putting both Green props at the bottom or at the top of the X

I have oriented them as suggested by the LCD display readout of the KK V2 Board. What is the advantage of doing it your way?

VC sir, Sry to gate-crash. I think wat he really meant was to use two diff coloured props in the front n the rear. This helps in knowing the xact orientation of the quad in-flite. Right hellyflier?

That makes sense. Must try it the next time I fly. Thanks Guys!

Yup that's exactly what I meant