Simple Quad

by FliteTest | June 4, 2012 | (33) Posted in Reviews

In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh talk about the simple quad. This quad is easy to build, with simple build materials, and affordable parts from hobbyking. Watch this video to see how we did it! 


Parts We Used: 

Controller Board:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=21977&aff=247441

Motors:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6247

ESC:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4312

Battery:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8932

RX:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11965

USBasp (Programming Card)

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=21321



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COMMENTS

TFSARC on June 12, 2012
Could you give some more info such as the length, width of the legs and the props that were used?

Thanks very much
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ninjakas on June 17, 2012
Can you make another video about this, but then go more in depth with everything, a scratch-build video. It would then be easier for people like me (newbies) to build it, since you could give all the specifications such as the lengths of the "sticks".
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ninjakas on June 17, 2012
Oops, I thought I was replying to the video and not to your comment XD
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Jwflammer on June 5, 2012
Yeah what type of props were used? since I already have 4 http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5381
will these work?
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dege13 on June 5, 2012
You say "TX" but the link is for the Rx :P
I can't wait for the second video with more details. I have already built a quadcopter, so this is not that new to me, but there are always things to learn. You guys give lots of good tips and tricks so I am sure I will learn something new. More quadcopter builds would be great!
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kevinv033 on June 4, 2012
I think this is a great start for new multirotor pilots!! This should hold up well for a long time if it's lightweight.
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trobi81 on June 5, 2012
Great video. I have the same set-up on a Chinese quadcopter frame.

For anyone looking to use these engines; they do need all grub screws tightened. I have applied lock tight to my engines and they haven't come loose.
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Jwflammer on June 7, 2012
hello
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Jwflammer on June 7, 2012
hello
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Jake Wells on June 4, 2012
AHHHHHH!!!! Why couldn't you have made this video 3 weeks ago. lol. Everything you said not to do,
<-------This guy did them. Yes Crashing is inevitable. But I really like them. I like them so much I Just ordered the the Naza and a flame wheel F450 today. Oh and we just got our Bixler in today! Thanks guys you rock and God bless.

Jake
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Mr.RCguy on July 11, 2012
Now thats an awesome quad. I'm going to get the stuff for a quad as soon as I can. This will be my first quadcopter, and it would really be helpful if you guys would NAME THE LENTH OF THE ARMS. It's a scratch build so it's not going to help if you don't name the length of the arms. >.<
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House Of Noob on June 5, 2012
Check your CHAFF!
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Aikon1977 on June 5, 2012
...you gonna crash, that's true. But better crash your Tri or Quad than your heli. Best practice platform for everyone who wants to get into heli flying.
Thanks to the whole FT team, you're doing a great job!
Cheers, Gregor.
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AimDog on August 31, 2012
how do you calibrate an ESC?
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Clear Prop Productions on June 6, 2012
How thick is the HIPS board that they use?
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Mirabile Visu on June 8, 2012
I've watched the electronics programming videos, and I'm ready to give it a go.
Two questions please
1) Which props do you use?
2) Roughly how long are the legs?
Very many thanks for great videos.
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SeanDuffy on June 5, 2012
Great video, I've been hoping Flite Test would do something like this for a while! However I did notice that in the video Josh said that they're using the Hobbyking Multi-Copter Control Board v3.0, however the link you've provided is to the v2.1, and I think there are some differences so you'd better fix that to avoid confusion when people come to look at the part list. Keep it up guys, it'd be nice to see the measurements of the frame built! :)
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spektrum123 on April 6, 2013
i want to build my first quad and this looks like a great one to start out with. do i have to buy the usb asp drive or is it required? and what are the specks for the frame?
Thanks!
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