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Old Mar 30, 2013, 04:03 PM
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Beginner Quad for $300

Alright guys,
So this is my build thread of my Rc timer SM450.

BUILD LOG BELOW:

Motors:
Shipping time was 2 days, box condition was perfect.
Good presentation, boxes were in good condition, came with receipt and an EpBuddy sticker.
Motors appear to be nice in wrapping, will be adding more photos when I open it once I get the rest of the Quad.








Below is my video review
SM450| $300 Quad Build (0 min 0 sec)


Props:

1045 Props
Packaging was nice, 4 day shipping





SM450| $300 Quad Build| Propellers (0 min 0 sec)


kk2 Board Case

Shipping was 1.5 weeks and in a standard package.






kk2 Board

Shipping was 2 weeks exactly, fair box





SM450| $300 Quad Build| kk2 Board (0 min 0 sec)


Rc Timer Parts:

Shipping was right at three weeks


Packaged decent however


SM450| $300 Quad Build| The Parts (1 min 11 sec)


RCMC Escs:

Shipped great, got them in a day




SM450| $300 Quad Build| RCMC Esc (1 min 2 sec)


FINAL PRODUCT:






SM450| $300 Quad Build| Final Product (0 min 0 sec)


SM450| $300 Quad Build| Testing & Tips (3 min 20 sec)



Test Flight:

SM450| Flight (0 min 0 sec)



Parts List:
V2 Frame: $24
http://www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo...9&productname=
Spare Parts: $13
http://www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo...9&productname=
ESC: $18 x 4
http://rcmanchild.com/simonk-30a-escs.html
Flight Controller: $30 + Shipping, Card $7
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...rol_Board.html

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...occessors.html

Motor: $25
http://www.buddyrc.com/sunnysky-v221...ess-motor.html

Props:

Black 1045 $5 x3
http://diyquadcopters.3dcartstores.c...2ccw_p_15.html

Orange 1045 $5 x3
http://diyquadcopters.3dcartstores.c...2ccw_p_16.html



Accessories:
KK2 Housing:

http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/CMo...ase/Detail.bok

Male to Male:
http://www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo...0&productname=

Wire:
http://www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo...2&productname=
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Old Mar 30, 2013, 05:58 PM
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I'm assuming the 10 inch props are for FPV and not until you add the extra weight of a camera and FPV gear? Flying that frame bare on 10 inch props would be crazy

You can also run CPPM from the receiver to the KK2 cutting down on the wiring required (1 male to male lead instead of 5) so if you already have some male to male leads you won't need any more
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Old Mar 30, 2013, 06:01 PM
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Alright thanks, anything you would upgrade or change?
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Old Mar 30, 2013, 07:07 PM
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You will need more props, at least 2x or more.
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Old Mar 30, 2013, 07:09 PM
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Haha, so I've been told, I'll get 6 or 8 pairs?
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Old Mar 30, 2013, 10:21 PM
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So found these to replace some of the above

Servo Extension:
http://www.rctimer.com/index.php?gOo...0&productname=




Question:

Could you link me to some better motors (unless these will work)
maybe a max price of 20-30?

Also some esc's, but i think these are okay. Lastly could you give me a place that i can buy props that are colored, but i can in bulk without crazy hobbyking shipping -.-......
basically im trying to bring the weight down on my hobbyking order and order from other sites that have faster shipping, as my budget has come up!
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Old Mar 31, 2013, 01:32 AM
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http://diyquadcopters.3dcartstores.c...ylon_c_19.html here's some colored props for a good price in USA...
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Old Mar 31, 2013, 03:32 AM
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With a 3S on a 450 frame, the 8" props will be borderline useless, even with a 1000kV motor.
For a naked quad maybe, but with any payload, surely not.
Also it seems these NTM motors have a terrible reputation here on these forums.

2200mAh seems a bit low for a 3S, you won't get much fly time.
But since you already have it...

Sorry to say only negative stuff, but you asked for feedback so
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Old Mar 31, 2013, 08:52 AM
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Hey thanks for the feedback, so could you recommend me what I should use?
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Old Mar 31, 2013, 02:43 PM
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Hey while i look around for some alternate parts, what are some good websites to order from that have good prices, but reasonable shipping price/time ratio haha
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Old Mar 31, 2013, 03:10 PM
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I've got a friend running a 2200 3S on a 450 frame with 9 inch props and 1000kv motors and it's quite lively (a little too much in fact, we had to drop the stick scaling a little) so it should still fly fine on 8inch props. Hover might be a little over 50%.

He gets 10mins flight time easily too. Going up to 9 inch props and a 3300 battery would probably work just as well though, the added weight offset by the larger props
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Old Mar 31, 2013, 03:22 PM
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yeah that's what ive been told, so i think ill stick with this, and ive found almost everything on better websites, but im not sure what websites are the best, but i just need to find some better motors on a different site, maybe rc timer's hp2212?
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Old Mar 31, 2013, 04:15 PM
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Turginy 9x?isnt the newer 9xr better at the same price.thats what ive been told.i dont really like plastic frames.never flew any like that but i think regular wood wood be a better option and alot cheaper.not to mention replacements.xclinometer is a app for leveling in all directions.download and look its free and i just love it.
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Old Mar 31, 2013, 05:14 PM
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i already had the th9x
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Old Mar 31, 2013, 09:28 PM
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Hey,
what are some good websites to order from?
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