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* Diameter: 450 mm - Flame Wheel, Discovery is a bit wider | * Diameter: 450 mm - Flame Wheel, Discovery is a bit wider | ||
* Height: xx mm | * Height: xx mm | ||
* Weight: | * Weight: 460 grams [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10600-tbs-discovery-prototype-fpv-frame/] | ||
* Takeoff weight: 800 grams to 1600 grams | * Takeoff weight: 800 grams to 1600 grams | ||
* Propellers: 10 × 4.5 in or 8 × 4.5 in | * Propellers: 10 × 4.5 in or 8 × 4.5 in | ||
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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. | 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 | * 1x DJI F450 Flame Wheel arms black and white - from regular vendor | ||
* 1x TBS Discovery top and bottom plate | * 1x TBS Discovery top and bottom plate including screws and damping tape - from TBS | ||
* 1x TBS CORE video power distribution and OSD | * 1x TBS CORE video power distribution and OSD - from TBS | ||
* 1x TBS 100A current sensor | * 1x TBS 100A current sensor - from TBS | ||
== My setup == | == My setup == | ||
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* NTM 28-30A 750kv 140w prop drive series | * NTM 28-30A 750kv 140w prop drive series | ||
** 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] | * 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] | ||
** Suggested setup: DJI OPTO 30A ESC, Gaui 8-inch propellers | |||
** Suggested setup: Graupner E-Prop 10x5 | ** Suggested setup: Graupner E-Prop 10x5 | ||
* Tiger MT-4006-13 740 Kv motor | * Tiger MT-4006-13 740 Kv motor | ||
* RCTimer 2830-14 750 Kv outrunner motor [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10613-tbs-discovery-beta-build-log/page__st__160#entry95888] | * RCTimer 2830-14 750 Kv outrunner motor [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10613-tbs-discovery-beta-build-log/page__st__160#entry95888] | ||
* Graupner Compact 300 9.6V [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10600-tbs-discovery-prototype-fpv-frame/page__st__80] | |||
== Accessories == | == Accessories == | ||
* USBasp AVR Programming Device for Atmel controllers - Hobby King | * USBasp AVR Programming Device for Atmel controllers - Hobby King | ||
* 3M Double-sided tape pack - Hobby King | * 3M Double-sided tape pack - Hobby King | ||
== Tips and tricks == | |||
* To get rid of vibrationse, use only good quality propellers [http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/10600-tbs-discovery-prototype-fpv-frame/page__st__160] | |||
* 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 | |||
== Tools == | == Tools == | ||
Revision as of 12:41, 9 July 2012
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.
Researched only
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:
- DJI Hobby - Flame Wheel kits and NAZA flight control
- Team BlackSheep - TBS Discovery FPV specific base
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: Gaui G-222800 10-inch propeller set (2 norm, 2 rev for GAUI 500X quad) [3]
- Alternate propellers: Graupner E-Prop 10x5 inch propeller set [4]
- 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 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
- Suggested setup: 4S 1800 mAh
- DJI 2212 920 Kv brushless motor [7] [8]
- Suggested setup: DJI OPTO 30A ESC, Gaui 8-inch propellers
- Suggested setup: Graupner E-Prop 10x5
- Tiger MT-4006-13 740 Kv motor
- RCTimer 2830-14 750 Kv outrunner motor [9]
- Graupner Compact 300 9.6V [10]
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 [11]
- 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
Tools
- eCalc - find the optimal propeller+motor combination
Shops
- goodluckbuy.com - Got DJI equipment and a lot of other accessories
- servocity.com - Pan and tilt systems
- hobbyking.com - Motors, ESCs, batteries and a lot more
- teamblack-sheep.com - Home of TBS Zephyr I & II, Discovery, CORE
- rctimer.com - Lots of motors, ESCs and clone Flame wheel
- [12] - Source for DJI frames in the USA
