[neallewis]

Originally Posted by andys

Neal / Col.

Thinking of buying the parts based on this: http://www.hovership.com/2012/12/beg...-buying-guide/ -
looks like this kit will be the same, just a different frame: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...rol_Board.html

But - with the KK board and the Turnigy TX and the 450 style frame.

Any problems with it ? The speedo's are only 10 amp - is this a problem ?

Cheers guys.

Andy

I quite fancy a play now with a KK 2.0 board, the hobbyking one. was thinking about making up a micro-sized quad with it, similar to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GI5WUroedw

The HK Q450 frame is a direct copy of the DJI F450 frame, just much cheaper.

I'd also look at their SK450 frame: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...ame_450mm.html
there are quite a few option parts for it, deadcat mod, etc: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...450_Parts.html

also check the various HK Talon frames.

You will crash and break a few arms setting set up. Something where you can get arms quickly/cheaply would help. or buy a few spares when you pick your frame.


The build guides you've linked both look fine and look to be decent quads.
I'd go for ESCs in the 25-30A range, ones that allow you to change the firmware, as that seems to be the done thing. The DJI kit 30A OPTO ones just come done, but I suspect they are similar to some hobby king units.

I'd just recommend you get a turnigy 9x radio though, over the orange/spectrum/JR based ones seem to be susceptible to interference. At least there is a good upgrade path to FrSky modules when you want with the turnigy, although the orange could be hacked with the DHT module too.

Just remember to do your hobbyking orders in smaller chunks, as not to get stung with lots of duty. and buy the cells (and anything else they have in stock) from the UK warehouse, again no duty to pay.


Looking forward to hearing from Col's progress and seeing his fly.