Tricopter Build - Frame Assembly - eRC

by eluminerRC | September 3, 2014 | (13) Posted in How To

This is the first video in this tricopter build series and it's one of the easiest steps - frame assembly. This video will show you step by step how to assemble Turnigy Talon Tricopter frame kit used in this build as well as some general tips and tricks.

There aren't many tricopter frames out on the market, especially not quality ones. Turnigy Talon Tricopter is not too expensive, full carbon fiber and aluminum frame. It does have some weak points, like tail assembly and tolerances, but all in all it's a great buy if you are looking to build a tricopter.

 Tips:

 1. Use threadlocker on EVERY screw where you have "metal on metal" contact. Multicopters create a lot of vibrations and if you don't use threadlocker screws will come undone and can cause a crash.

 2. Use MEDIUM strength threadlocker. These screws are very small and using high strength threadlocker could lock the screw so hard that you won't be able to unscrew it.

 You Need:

Turnigy Talon Tricopter Frame

Turnigy Talon Tricopter Extended Carbon Fiber Booms (380 mm)

1.5 mm Hex Screwdriver

2.0 mm Hex Screwdriver

2.5 mm Hex Screwdriver

5.5 mm Socket Screwdriver

Threadlocker (Medium Strength)

Needle-Nose Pliers

 

Additional Information:

 Video: Canon 600D/T3i - 18-55 mm Lens

Editing: FinalCut Pro X

Music: GarageBand

COMMENTS

udo789 on September 4, 2014
Stunning and beautiful visual presentation. Clear and concise. Can't wait for the next video.
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eluminerRC on September 4, 2014
Thank you! I'll upload next video as soon as possible! ;)
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Eddy Current on September 7, 2014
Really nice video (I like the music). Personally, and this is just my opinion, I don't like a frame design that puts the motors out past the end of the booms (yes I'm including the Bat Bone, which I've built, and flown, and crashed). A tail boom strike can destroy the tilt mechanism with that design.

I like the Titan tricopter by Zach with Fortis Airframes, you can move the motors in from the end of the booms, and the tilt mechanism sits on top of the boom (and you can move it in from the end of the boom). Bixler mentioned FliteTest will be selling a redesigned super strong tilt mechanism, a month ago in a video, but it hasn't appeared in the store yet. Currently I think David Windestal's tilt mechanism is the best value and is very sturdy.
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eluminerRC on September 8, 2014
I agree. David's mechanism look pretty good.
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dfunk on September 5, 2014
Awesome presentation and attention to detail; professional quality. Makes me want to build this just for the satisfaction of the assembly! Very nice touch with the perspective orientation of the text, too.
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eluminerRC on September 5, 2014
Thanks man!
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Hell2Go on September 8, 2014
You could sell that assembly video to the manufacturer... that was awesome... do you work for a pfoduction company?
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udo789 on September 8, 2014
Maybe do some for FT?
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eluminerRC on September 8, 2014
Would really love to. Feel free to recommend me if you want. :)
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eluminerRC on September 8, 2014
I would love to, but no, I don't work for anyone. For now, all of this is for free which is actually a pretty big problem for me since it takes a loooot of time to produce these.
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ranwell on September 4, 2014
Great build video, well done.
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eluminerRC on September 5, 2014
Thank you! :)
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x3mperformance on October 10, 2014
Hi PAl.
My Cado to you. You produce some amazing build and details videos, that i can watch again and again.
And this time, you are ahead of me, (Last time i got the SK450 + Dead cat.) Now i assamble my Talon after your video, just to try it out. ;-) For the build. And yes, i am waiting to get Davids Ver. 3 in stock again. I have his "Old" design for 2 years now, with same main frame and same servo, and same yaw mechanics... Working like sweet magic, still after many many flight hours.
But back to this...
You make stuff with passion. That shows in the result.
Ohh, i think you might have turned the motor mounts on the front arms up-side-down.
See the hight compared with the tail boom.
Best wishes Rene'

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x3mperformance on October 11, 2014
Ohh, sorry, you did NOT turn the front motormounts up-side-down....
That's actually a design flaw made by Turnigy,
I ended up with 380 gram for a complete frame incl the goPro mount and had a bunch of extrtra stuff left-over, extra bearings etc.

I actually greased the Thrust bearing with some light grease from one of my T-Rex copter kits.
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eluminerRC on October 18, 2014
Thanks a lot for the support man!

Motor mounts are turned that way in order to have countersunk holes on the bottom.

I didn't choose to grease the bearings because the propeller will lift a lot of dust from the ground which will then stuck to the bearings much more. I think it is better not to grease them, but it's just one way to go.

Enjoy!
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charles Ross on April 29, 2015
I need help on getting the KKMulticopter Flashtool to open on my computer i have windows 7, but try to come up but cant . help.

think you
ross

e-mail rosscharles567@yahoo.cm
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Tricopter Build - Frame Assembly - eRC