RVVQX4-1 Build

I'm building a new quad. I posted the motors and ESCs in another thread. Here it is so far.

 

Cool tri-blade prop adapters and propellers mounted.

 

Awesome looking setup! Really like those props. How big are they?

...Tiger

 

The propellers are 15 inch.

In the ESC thread I posted you wrote that I shouldn't put the ESCs in the arms. I had intended to, and many others have done it this way. However I reached out to the ESC manufacturer and they also recommended I don't do that so I will be mounting them in the main body. Those long motor wires reach handily for mounting this way and servicing will be easier too. Each arm is mounted by two screws and large knobs so removing a arm is a piece of cake.

 

Next time you come to the field, I hope you bring that thing. I'd really like to see it. Looks awesome! Wish someone made props like that a little smaller.

...Tiger

 

If I'm not working this Sunday I will bring it to show you. I was hoping to fly it this week but I want to make a power terminal with lugs and bolts for my power distribution. Something like this:



I can use hardware store stuff but I may need a piece of Delrin to fasten the bolt terminals to. I am going to try and get to Radio Shack today and see if they have something readily available I can use.

 

Can't you use something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C576JHE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I probably have a piece of delrin if you can tell me exactly what you want. Wouldn't a piece of pc board be better? I have board with thick (2oz) copper. You can isolate the power and ground with an exacto knife real easy.

...Tiger

 

I used a power distribution board like that in my GAUI 500X. I was thinking to use screw lugs on this one. I saw some interesting power terminals for high-power car stereo installations but those might be unnecessary weight.

 

John - I decided to go with a power distribution board after all. Here is the one I ordered:
HIVE-MINI PD8M Power Distribution Board
http://www.helidirect.com/hive-mini-pd8m-power-distribution-board-p-36378.hdx

Here is what it looks like.

 

The propellers are flying over the body a bit so I've decided to stretch the airframe to 1000 mm. This will allow even larger propellers if I want/need and also keep them well away from the canopy and camera.

 

Love the little power dist board. I've never seen one quite like that. Seems a little on the spendy side, but definitely nice. This is going to be one sweet rig you're building. How do you mount that board? Must be something on the bottom layer that I'm not seeing.

...Tiger

 

It has holes in the plates for mounting. I will use some standoffs with it.

 

The Naza V2 and Zenmuse gimbal.

 

Holy cow! I looked in the paper to see if you won the lottery, but didn't see anything. Sure are getting a lot of awesome toys.

...Tiger

 

The power distribution board arrived. It is really well packaged, almost like a Apple product.
On the bottom are the standoffs and they included what seems to be a heavy paper insulator.

EDIT: Correction - The blue paper isn't a insulator at all, it's a template for the standoff hole pattern.

 

Wow! Doesn't get much nicer than that!

...Tiger

 

I got a DJI Lightbridge for this model.

 

That sounds great. So is she up and flying now?

 

No. I am thinking to build the Lightbridge into a F450 frame first.

 

Have you used the Lightbridge yet? Looks too good to be true.
My big question, is how it will mix with stuff we already have.

Larry