DaveyLC
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Banggood or eBay for the frame + props then HobbyKing for the NAZE, ESC's and motors..
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SteveoBC
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also i take it adding the fpv camera and goggles later is not that difficult?
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DaveyLC
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If you stump up the extra few quid for a Power Distribution Board (PDB) it will save you a headache.
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SteveoBC
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the PDB will be needed for the fpv cam later then?
i will be flying it on line of sight at first, will go fpv later
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DaveyLC
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its not 'needed' but it means you wont have to re-build your entire wiring loom if you want to add anything, you can just solder on the extra bits:
The decent baseplate PDB's are all available direct from the manufacturers:
e.g.
http://team-legit.com/product/nucleus-pdb-by-wadzofquadz-team-legit-for-zmr250/
There's a few variations around but they are all pretty much the same thing.
If you are not confident with wiring/soldering get your self a base place PDB like above..
install video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3wB8z6nY9M
(Excited American warning!!!)
[Edited on 06-07-2015 by DaveyLC]
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SteveoBC
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wouldnt say not confident, just really rusty, i havent soldered any wiring in years to say the least
always think in the back of my head i will solder something to the wrong part of the board without realising and then be sat scratching my head on why it wont work
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DaveyLC
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Get the PDB it makes it 100% easier.. if you solder something around the wrong way you'll get smoke/fire and broken shit so take your time.
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SteveoBC
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is there any online guides on how to build these things, what goes where, what parts to use and how to program and calibrate everything
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3CorsaMeal
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Found some on youtube for building the DJi flamewheel, also some good soldering videos
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by SteveoBC
is there any online guides on how to build these things, what goes where, what parts to use and how to program and calibrate everything
LITERALLY THOUSANDS!
Best thing to do is join one of the facebook groups or www.fpvhub.com
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SteveoBC
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well heres a comprehensive parts list at least
http://blog.oscarliang.net/250-mini-quad-part-list-fpv/#motor
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DaveyLC
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Go for the DYS motors and ESC I mentioned that HK supplier earlier..
Order the frame from banggood UK warehouse, find a PDB then get the Naze32 from where ever you like
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SteveoBC
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is there anything i definately need to have now to be able to upgrade to fpv cam and goggles later? ie im guessing the PDB for the moment and thats it?
then when i want i can just solder in a camera and a transmitter toa set of goggles later?
have a go pro i can use for moment that i could strap to it
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DaveyLC
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Yep then when you get your camera you just need to slightly dismantle it to solder in the wires for the Camera and the video transmitter.
Unless you can afford to lose/smash the GoPro I wouldn't use it.. Because shit goes wrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvZy3cWCfK8
[Edited on 06-07-2015 by DaveyLC]
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SteveoBC
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gonna see if i can get away with using the go pro casing so it can take a thump and not break it lol
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DaveyLC
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It will end up being too heavy/bulky and it will fly like shit.
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3CorsaMeal
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I'm thinking i don't need a decent camera for taking photos etc just want the fpv aspect. So can get a cheapish camera. (cheaper than a go pro anyway)
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DaveyLC
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Mobius is what you want
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DaveyLC
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Stevo... I'm toying with selling my ZMR250 build if you're still looking for a 250 racer.
[Edited on 28-07-2015 by DaveyLC]
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3CorsaMeal
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How much you wanting for it?
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DaveyLC
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£200..
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