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* '''Motor:''' RCTimer 2830-14 750 Kv outrunner motor with 5.0 mm collet adaptor for 3.17 mm shaft [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10613-tbs-discovery-beta-build-log/page__st__160#entry95888]
* '''Motor:''' RCTimer 2830-14 750 Kv outrunner motor with 5.0 mm collet adaptor for 3.17 mm shaft [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10613-tbs-discovery-beta-build-log/page__st__160#entry95888]
* '''Propellers:''' Gaui G-222800 10-inch propeller set (2 norm, 2 rev for GAUI 500X quad) [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10613-tbs-discovery-beta-build-log/page__st__160#entry95888]
* '''Propellers:''' Graupner E-Prop 10x5 inch propeller set [http://team-blacksheep.com/products/product:98]
** '''Alternate propellers:''' Graupner E-Prop 10x5 inch propeller set [http://team-blacksheep.com/products/product:98]
** '''Alternate propellers:''' Gaui G-222800 10-inch propeller set (2 norm, 2 rev for GAUI 500X quad) [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10613-tbs-discovery-beta-build-log/page__st__160#entry95888]
* '''ESC:''' RCTimer 30A Brushless Programmable ESC with bare leads - reprogrammed with [http://wiki.openpilot.org/display/Doc/RapidESCs RapidESC firmware], internal oscillator (not optimal)
* '''ESC:''' Hobby King F-30A Brushless Programmable ESC with bare leads - reprogrammed with [http://wiki.openpilot.org/display/Doc/RapidESCs RapidESC firmware]
** '''Alternate ESC:''' Hobby King F-30A Brushless Programmable ESC with bare leads - reprogrammed with [http://wiki.openpilot.org/display/Doc/RapidESCs RapidESC firmware]
** '''Alternate ESC:''' RCTimer 30A Brushless Programmable ESC with bare leads - reprogrammed with [http://wiki.openpilot.org/display/Doc/RapidESCs RapidESC firmware], internal oscillator (not optimal)
* '''Flight Controller:''' DJI NAZA-M flight controller
* '''Flight Controller:''' DJI NAZA-M flight controller
* '''Receiver:''' FrSky D6FR 2.4 GHz ACCST 6 channel two-way receiver
* '''Receiver:''' FrSky D6FR 2.4 GHz ACCST 6 channel two-way receiver
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* NTM 28-26A 1200 Kv 250w prop drive series motor [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10613-tbs-discovery-beta-build-log/page__st__180]
* NTM 28-26A 1200 Kv 250w prop drive series motor [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10613-tbs-discovery-beta-build-log/page__st__180]
** Suggested setup: 10x4.7 propeller
** Suggested setup: 10x4.7 propeller
* NTM 28-30A 750kv 140w prop drive series  
* NTM 28-30A 750kv 140w prop drive series motor [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10613-tbs-discovery-beta-build-log/page__st__160]
** Suggested setup: 4S 1800 mAh
** Suggested setup: 4S 1800 mAh
* DJI 2212 920 Kv brushless motor [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10613-tbs-discovery-beta-build-log/page__st__80] [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10600-tbs-discovery-prototype-fpv-frame/page__st__140]
* DJI 2212 920 Kv brushless motor [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10613-tbs-discovery-beta-build-log/page__st__80] [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10600-tbs-discovery-prototype-fpv-frame/page__st__140]

Revision as of 14:09, 9 July 2012

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The Team BlackSheep (TBS) Discovery is a purpose made FPV platform based on the DJI Flame Wheel F450 frame base. It has a asymmetric structure, incorporates traces on the central structure plates to minimize wiring, has space for both a flight camera and HD recording camera (GoPro) in the front and a protective cage for a high capacity LiPo battery in the back.

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Specifications

  • Released: November 2011
  • Type: Spider quadrotor
  • Airframe: Caron fiber reinforced
  • Diameter: 450 mm - Flame Wheel, Discovery is a bit wider
  • Height: xx mm
  • Weight: 460 grams [1]
  • Takeoff weight: 800 grams to 1600 grams
  • Propellers: 10 × 4.5 in or 8 × 4.5 in
  • Battery: 3S-4S LiPo
  • Motor: 22×12 mm or 22×15 mm
  • ESC: 30A switched
  • Recommended flying area: 25x25 meters
  • Product pages:

Kit

The quad is build using separate base frame and electronics. In other words, it is a purpose built kit. It is built on DJI Flame Wheel base.

  • 1x DJI F450 Flame Wheel arms black and white - from regular vendor
  • 1x TBS Discovery top and bottom plate including screws and damping tape - from TBS
  • 1x TBS CORE video power distribution and OSD - from TBS
  • 1x TBS 100A current sensor - from TBS

My setup

Base setup

This is the basis for the quad and makes for a perfect platform to start testing equipment.

  • Motor: RCTimer 2830-14 750 Kv outrunner motor with 5.0 mm collet adaptor for 3.17 mm shaft [2]
  • Propellers: Graupner E-Prop 10x5 inch propeller set [3]
    • Alternate propellers: Gaui G-222800 10-inch propeller set (2 norm, 2 rev for GAUI 500X quad) [4]
  • ESC: Hobby King F-30A Brushless Programmable ESC with bare leads - reprogrammed with RapidESC firmware
    • Alternate ESC: RCTimer 30A Brushless Programmable ESC with bare leads - reprogrammed with RapidESC firmware, internal oscillator (not optimal)
  • Flight Controller: DJI NAZA-M flight controller
  • Receiver: FrSky D6FR 2.4 GHz ACCST 6 channel two-way receiver
  • Transmitter: Spektrum DX7 radio with FrSky DHT 2.4 GHz 60mW transmitter
  • Battery: Turnigy nano-tech 3300mah 35~70C 4SP1 14.8V Lithium-ion Polymer xx grams battery

Upgraded setup

  • Motor: RCTimer 2830-14 750 Kv outrunner motor [5]
  • Receiver: ImmersionRC EzUHF Lite 8 channel 433 MHz receiver with Sander Style UHF antennas
  • Transmitter: Spektrum DX7 radio with ImmersionRC EzUHF 433 MHz transmitter
  • Flight Controller: OpenPilot CopterControl flight control - limited availability

Motors

  • NTM 28-26A 1200 Kv 250w prop drive series motor [6]
    • Suggested setup: 10x4.7 propeller
  • NTM 28-30A 750kv 140w prop drive series motor [7]
    • Suggested setup: 4S 1800 mAh
  • DJI 2212 920 Kv brushless motor [8] [9]
    • Suggested setup: DJI OPTO 30A ESC, Gaui 8-inch set
    • Suggested setup: Graupner E-Prop 10x5 set
  • Tiger MT-4006-13 740 Kv motor
  • RCTimer 2830-14 750 Kv outrunner motor [10]
  • Graupner Compact 300 9.6V [11]

Accessories

  • USBasp AVR Programming Device for Atmel controllers - Hobby King
  • 3M Double-sided tape pack - Hobby King

Tips and tricks

  • To get rid of vibrationse, use only good quality propellers, e.g. Graupner [12] [13]
  • For longer flight times, use low Kv motors and large propellers but watch the power usage
  • To avoid propellers in the GoPro view, use Wide setting for 8-inch propellers and Medium for 10-inch propellers

Build logs

Tools

  •  eCalc - find the optimal propeller+motor combination

Shops

References

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