TBS Discovery

The Team BlackSheep (TBS) Discovery is a purpose made FPV platform, based on the DJI F450 setup.

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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 [1]
• Propellers: Gaui G-222800 10-inch propellers set (2 norm, 2 rev for GAUI 500X quad) [2]
• ESC: RCTimer 30A Brushless Programmable ESC with bare leads - Reprogrammed with RapidESC firmware, internal oscillator (not optimal)
  • Alternate ESC: Hobby King F-30A Brushless Programmable ESC with bare leads - Reprogrammed with RapidESC firmware
• Flight Controller: DJI NAZA-M flight control
• 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 11.1V Lithium-ion Polymer x gram battery

Upgraded setup

• Motor: RCTimer 2830-14 750 Kv outrunner motor [3]
• Receiver: ImmersionRC EzUHF Lite 8 channel 433 MHz receiver
• Transmitter: Spektrum DX7 radio with ImmersionRC EzUHF 433 MHz transmitter
• Flight Controller: OpenPilot CopterControl flight control - limted supply

Motors

• NTM 28-26A 1200 Kv 250w prop drive series motor [4]
• RCTimer 2830-14 750 Kv outrunner motor [5]

Tools

•  eCalc - find the optimal propeller+motor combination