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 +<note important>This quadcopter was dismantled on 1.8.2013 after 21 flights. Using U-shaped motor arms proved to be a mistake due to lack of rigidity. Also the maturity of the ArduPilot software left much to desire. The motors and ESCs ended up getting used in a [[rc:diy-h-frame-quadcopter|H-frame quad]].</note>
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 ====== Arducopter like DIY quadcopter ====== ====== Arducopter like DIY quadcopter ======
  
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 | M2M | 60 cm | | M2M | 60 cm |
  
-  * [[rc:quadcopter-build-cost|Quadcopter build cost]]\\+===== Videos ===== 
   * [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ZrvL136ng|Test flight with default PID settings]]   * [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ZrvL136ng|Test flight with default PID settings]]
   * [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxJvMroY9CQ|First outdoor flight with onboard camera]]   * [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxJvMroY9CQ|First outdoor flight with onboard camera]]
  
-====== Lessons learned ======+===== Lessons learned =====
  
   - The collet type prop holders are too often out of balance and vibrations then cause problems   - The collet type prop holders are too often out of balance and vibrations then cause problems
   - If you plan on flying high then attach some leds for helping seeing the orientation   - If you plan on flying high then attach some leds for helping seeing the orientation
   - Watch were the props are when carrying a bigger quadcopter through doorways :-)   - Watch were the props are when carrying a bigger quadcopter through doorways :-)
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 +===== Parts used in initial setup =====
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 +With this setup, the flight time is about 5-6 minutes with 3S 2200mAh and 8-9 minutes with 3S 2650mAh. The prices are somewhat rounded.
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 +^  item  ^  euro  ^  dollar  ^
 +| 3x16 Right Angle Pin Header |  2e  | |
 +| Propeller set, 10x4.5 EPP Style, Black (CW + CCW) x 2 |  4e / 8e  | |
 +| 4mm plywood (50 x 50 cm) |  6e  | |
 +| M3 screws, nuts and misc stuff |  10e  | |
 +| aluminium rail 15 x 10 x 1.5 mm |  10e  | |
 +| Orthex freezing box 0.3 L (6 pcs) |  6e  | |
 +| FrSky TFR8S FASST receiver |  70e  | |
 +| ArduPilot Mega CPU board | |  $60  |
 +| ArduPilot Mega IMU board, Rev-H, with connectors | |  $160  |
 +| RCTimer 2830-13 850KV Outrunner x 4 | |  $10 / $40  |
 +| 7.4V -11.1V RC Lipo Battery Low Voltage Alarm | |  $4  |
 +| RCTimer 20A ESC x 4 | |  $10 / $40  |
 +| TURNIGY BESC Programming Card | |  $7  |
 +| Nylon T-Connectors 10 Pairs (20pc) | |  $3  |
 +| Reinforced Plastic Undercarriage (Pair) x 2 | |  $1 / $2  |
 +| wires of different sizes | |  $6  |
 +| 10 cm Servo Lead (Futaba) 32AWG Ultra Light (10pcs) | |  $2  |
 +| 10 Pair 3.5mm Male Gold Plated Connector x 2 | |  $4 / $8  |
 +| 10 Pair 3.5mm Female Gold Plated Connector x 2 | |  $4 / $8  |
 +| Turnigy Battery Strap 330mm | |  $2  |
 +^ ^ ^ ^
 +| |  112e  |  $342  |
 +| |  = ~350e  ||
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