Mini Quad MK 3
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
For 6 inch props people are using 2204, 2206 and 2208 motors for the best results. You could try 6in on 1806's but you would have to keep an eye on motors temps.
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
The build begins:)
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
Start positioning parts and the wiring sizing:)
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
I peel back part of the wire and create a hole to fit both ESC positives before soldering:)
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
Then fit the wires and solder:)
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
Heat shrink:)
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
Repeat for the negative wire:)
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
There was a sharp edge where wires could rub:( so i put a piece of silicone wire sheath over:)
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- Graham Lawrie
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
Nearly there:)
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
Completed and now for the maiden:)
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- Graham Lawrie
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
Wow Graham, you done a great job of the build and the flight was awesome... Superb backdrop.. Where is that place? Looks like a good spot for an overnight stop in the camper...
Tony - AKA Blackwarrior - nice to be home again
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
Very nice Graham
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Re: Mini Quad MK 3
2 mile outside my village on the south road:)Tony wrote:Wow Graham, you done a great job of the build and the flight was awesome... Superb backdrop.. Where is that place? Looks like a good spot for an overnight stop in the camper...
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