Weather sux, getting ready for the TBS Crossfire build...

Jtrjr · Oct 20, 2017

Don't have much to throw on here yet but I'm getting ready to put it together...

Jerry

VirtueViolater · Oct 20, 2017

Awesome! cant wait, that's my first after Christmas quad purchase. Does it only work with the Taranis?
Would that be a 6" leopard?

VirtueViolater · Oct 20, 2017

Dang, I really want to be your neighbor Jerry....lol
You have an empty bedroom?....lol

Jtrjr · Oct 20, 2017

VirtueViolater said:
Awesome! cant wait, that's my first after Christmas quad purchase. Does it only work with the Taranis?
Would that be a 6" leopard?

It's another 5". We'll always have room for you!

Jerry

VirtueViolater · Oct 20, 2017

Jtrjr said:
It's another 5". We'll always have room for you!

Jerry

I'd bet if you were to use 1800kv motors on that quad you'd get 6-8 mins flight time out of it. You'd think 1800kv would be slow but with big bite (5x51x3 etc props they're actually darn fast and really efficient. Definitely over 5 min. Those are 1800 kv's in my flaming crash video (that was on 6")

VirtueViolater · Oct 20, 2017

Mr. Steele gets 6 min with 2000kv and 1300mah 4s

VirtueViolater · Oct 20, 2017

Jtrjr · Oct 20, 2017

VirtueViolater said:
I'd bet if you were to use 1800kv motors on that quad you'd get 6-8 mins flight time out of it. You'd think 1800kv would be slow but with big bite (5x51x3 etc props they're actually darn fast and really efficient. Definitely over 5 min. Those are 1800 kv's in my flaming crash video (that was on 6")

I'm probably going to go with what I know. I have had great luck with the EMax motors. Haven't had a single issue. I think I'll go with the new BFF4 board and the Runcam Split (maybe the new 2 I it comes out in time).

Jerry

VirtueViolater · Oct 20, 2017

I feel the same way about Emax, the two sets of white 2306 motors are my favorite by them. Never had a problem and i have at least 6 sets of emax. Definately know about sticking with what you know, i have test quads and proven ones. took a lot of work to figure out what works best.

Wayno52 · Oct 20, 2017

Looking forward to the build posts Jerry. Nice frame

Jtrjr · Oct 23, 2017

Slowly but surely the mock-up is coming together. I had to modify the camera mount and side plates again. I think I've got my layout down. Time to take it apart and start the soldering process.

Jerry

VirtueViolater · Oct 23, 2017

Looks great Jerry, the leopard is a near perfect frame imo

theGreenOrange · Oct 23, 2017

Looks nice, I like that you put a runcam split in there.

Jtrjr · Oct 24, 2017

I've got a lot to get done. Seems BFF4 AIO is having a few issues (info from RCG) that I need to sort through before breaking out the iron.

I'm also concerned about the Split putting too much strain on the AIO. Looking at using a Pololu.

Radio (Taranis X9D+) needs to be updated from 2.1.9 to 2.2.0 and I'm getting a "Invalid Language" error. It's imperative to get this sorted for the implementation of the Crossfire system. Weather will suck today and then again on Thursday and beyond. It might be okay tomorrow, not sure yet.

I'll try to push through it when I get the opportunities today for a possible maiden tomorrow but it's not looking good.

Jerry

theGreenOrange · Oct 24, 2017

Jerry, will you be using a direct lipo powered vtx? It looks like the split draws 650mA. Should be fine with a lipo powered VTX like the Tramp.

Wayno52 · Oct 24, 2017

Good luck Jerry, lookin good

Jtrjr · Oct 31, 2017

Obviously, I haven't gotten very far with the Leopard/Crossfire build. Too much going on around here these days. I did take a bit of time today to CA the edges of the Leopard frame.

I am having some issues with component placement. The antenna needs to be placed in a good location for the best signal. These are some photo's from the TBS site of the best locations.

I really don't think I want it under one of the arms, seems too exposed to me. The micro receiver is an odd shape. It's fairly small but awkward. Long and thin. a little thick due to the plastic connectors and the antenna junction. I think I'm going to try to run the receiver either under the FC or inside the top of the canopy and the antenna across and above the top of the canopy arches (above the camera). I'll start soldering next and I'll figure out the best placement after I have the ESC's and FC connections made.

Jerry

theGreenOrange · Oct 31, 2017

Good to see you back at it Jerry. I haven't made much progress on the little camera yet but I am learning how to use sketchup so I can design the new mounts.