![]() The links for the motors etc seem to still be active there as well. If you do decide to go the print it yourself route I know that this one works and flies pretty well moving to a bought frame from Amazon or elsewhere is pretty easy as well since it's a pretty standard style for most modern 'racing' or 'freestyle' quads. If you are doing this as a project to build skills for building and fixing the quadcopter then it makes sense but otherwise if you just want to dip your toes into this hobby would suggest doing something like suggested and just get something small/cheap ready to fly (make sure this isn't a quickly passing phase/fad that you'll regret spending hundred of dollars and time on). I don't mind spending a little $$$ if there is a much better/improved body to start with (in terms of weight, or supporting more payloads/electronics "out-of-the-box", etc). If I need to go larger in order to have something that's a bit more than just 10 minutes cruising around in the backyard, then I better know that sooner, rather than later? The T4 appears to be about the largest body my 3D printer can support. So given all that - should I bother to continue investing in the T4 Quadcopter as a body/frame? Or as a learning platform, is it as good as any (for its price)? ![]() ![]() I am experienced with the cheaper (<$100) FMV mini-drones, so I get the idea of them jumping into the air on startup, trimming out the rotors, basic idea of the challenges of lift versus current draw, and how that class of quad is just battery limited to 5-10min flight time (afaik). I don't mind a heavier build that is more stable when flying outside, prefer >20 minutes flight time, and has decent range (maybe 1/4 mile in both flight and video stream). I see some nice commercial kits for under $400 (even at Fry's and elsewhere). We're not looking for a super fast racer. My main question is - how efficient or suitable is that T4 design versus what is available today? Obviously the videos prove it can be made to fly, but how "strong" and stable is it really? Brendan may have moved on from the scene, and the parts list posted is mostly dead links now - that's understandable, it's now a 4+ year old design, parts vendors move on. We're printing a standard T4 quadcopter from Thingiverse (thingiverse item 261145). I took an arm apart to find out what kind of ESCs are included.My daughter is curious to build a quadcopter robust enough to operate outside, and I do have an engineering background so I think I can help her out. The ESCs come pre-soldered and pre-installed in the arms. ESCsīefore we start building, let's take a look inside the arms at the ESCs. ![]() You could probably also use one of these GPS standoffs, but I'm not sure how well it would fit under the canopy. You'll see how I mounted it in the canopy later in this guide. It would also be nice if there were a GPS mount, but that's not a big deal. Since there are already good +5v and +12v power supplies on the board, it would be nice if there were also a high-amperage (200a) current sensor built into the PCB instead of having to add one, no big deal though, since we're using the included Rctimer power module, which supports up to 7S, 90A. The landing gear is tall enough to accommodate the ASP gimbal and a NEX-5T. The 30mm OD carbon tubes are super robust. The integrated PCB / PDB body makes assembly a breeze. Reviewįor the full review, checkout the Flying Sony NEX Micro 4/3rds Camera article. Later, I'll mount an ASP Gimbal on the Q600 to carry my NEX-5T.
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