Cerberus Trifecta - Cerb v2 newbe build

[Futuramille]

maybe i like bulgy solder joints... they could be thinner but don't see any issue and hopefully looks the part

 

[Futuramille]

im done for tonight...
this will do i think...

 

[Futuramille]

power wires to the pdb are done and the fc is mounted. i had to make new (longer) red spacers to guarantee proper fit. ... again, the nuts on top are holding the fc while soldering but will be on top of this and the end nut, to seal the stack.
now to solder in the motor signal wires, vtx, rx.
the pico blx fc is also a 10a rated pdb but running these motors on 3s required the cicada 4in1.

btw, the rx goes in that space under the vtx. it's the furious fpv mnova version. sick *** features for a micro if i can get it and the pico blx in bed together

 

[Futuramille]

i just printed off hard copy of the manual...
i keep all that documentation for all three quads in one "Rhino" folder.
after this last weekend of work, i feel more like this guy..

but i did fly four batteries today.

 

[Futuramille]

i was in a fb discussion about how to maintain three different size drones and if there's any bunifit. we'll see on the bunifit (flight envelope) but documenting everything so you don't have to truly remember three different setups...priceless investment of time. it's a hobby with all the time i can/want, this electrical fun with different boards/pin outs... begs for documents unless you only fly one setup.
i hope to get to charge and fly with all three soon. these details are easily forgotten at my age so.... ring notebook.. and its a great spot for stickers.

 

[Futuramille]

if you don't have a printer, all these are pdf files and can be saved to folder x

 

[Futuramille]

i know this micro combo flies .. well
I'm just working to make the build more robust

 

[QuantumQuadsFPV]

Checkout my new video

 

[Futuramille]

are you in Florida quantum?

 

[Futuramille]

here's the delay in this tread... the 5" is ungodly good. we're busy flying and the 2" sits on the bench....
y'all were right.. once this was flying thr smaller drones took a back seat.

 

[Futuramille]

this was the first crash... no issue.
I'm in love with this machine... im busy busy working so well get back to the build later

 

[theGreenOrange]

IMO, you would do well to try an ultralight 3" on 1106 or a 4" on 1407 with 12:1 power to weight or better.

I much prefer those to 5". But then again my 5" is not an ultralight. I am sure a 2204 ultralight 5" would feel nice as well.

 

[Futuramille]

the cerberus 3" does that... at least 4 batteries a day... and then we fly the 5"your right... 3" is a ball but this 5" does all that and more.. that's my point

 

[Futuramille]

i think virtue called it up front. once the 5" was flying... lol
the others are good but ..

 

[Futuramille]

maybe a good end to this thread. y'all don't need the 2" rebuild. it's redundant.

 

[theGreenOrange]

I respectfully submit that this is a function of the individual performance your specific 3", 4" and 5" quads. A frame design for a 5" quad may not translate to a 3" quad.

For example, I have not flown my 5" alien in months, in favor of my 3" and 4" quads which are superior to it in every respect.

With my quads, the 160g 4" simply demolishes the 5" on the same course. Tops speed, cornering, everything.

My smallest 75g 3" is more nimble than any of my other quads for tighter spaces. The feeling of acceleration is higher than my 5" given a smaller scale course.

It just depends on the individual quad IMO.

 

[theGreenOrange]

Oops, I meant my 75g 3" is the one I like. My 125g 3" is not quite as nice to fly, even though it looks cooler.

 

[VirtueViolater]

maybe a good end to this thread. y'all don't need the 2" rebuild. it's redundant.

Nooooooo........
No end needed...lol

 

[Wayno52]

Mammoth thread that will never end.
Personally I have learnt a bundle from this one as I’m sure have others. It is fact that it has inspired .
Best thread Futura

 

[RENOV8R]

Oh, I intend to keep this thread going. Lots of parts on the way and I WILL have questions (insert evil laughter here)