Drone build

DanyCro · Jul 15, 2019

So, that is a new extra board, new 'floar' which I must add to my Betaglight F4?

Why not a gps, because Betaflight not have SDA and SCL port, or?

If I can add gps, I don't must buy separate gps for founding lost drone, just go in goggles and read LAT and LON.

rtkDarling · Jul 15, 2019

I've never used a GPS unit. Some bind to your phone I know, but zero experience.
Don't even worry about that yet, you need to learn how to fly first! It'll be a month at least before you can fly that quad far enough away from yourself to lose it

rtkDarling · Jul 15, 2019

DanyCro said:
So, that is a new extra board, new 'floar' which I must add to my Kakute F7?

I don't know what this means. The Kakute comes with a barometer which will tell you altitude.

You'll need to add a unit for GPS, otherwise this board has it all

DanyCro · Jul 15, 2019

rtkDarling said:
I don't know what this means. The Kakute comes with a barometer which will tell you altitude.

You'll need to add a unit for GPS, otherwise this board has it all

I meant that are separate board..
I am confused because in this link

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..and which was ordered, I not see 'barometer' options. And in last link you sent me is with barometer options (49$)
But I am not ordered that?

DanyCro · Jul 15, 2019

Will I be able to install this gps to my BetaFlight F4 (16$)?

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rtkDarling · Jul 15, 2019

Sorry, I don't know anything about GPS.

RENOV8R · Jul 16, 2019

DanyCro said:
Will I be able to install this gps to my BetaFlight F4 (16$)?

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BN-880 is the 6-wire GPS with a compass, which would only want if you were going for full auto flight with GPS hold, RTH etc. but then we are talking about switching to iNav instead of Betaflight and it's a huge learning curve.

All you need is a simple 4-wire compass that is just connected to tx & rx pads of any spare UART on your flight controller. The Beitian model is BN-220, and most places like GETFPV, RDQ have their own version. I use this one

RDQ Micro M8N GLONASS GPS Module

The RDQ Micro M8N GLONASS GPS Module is perfect for use of 3.3 volts. This is perfect for any Micro and will keep you tracked as you enjoy the skies.

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DanyCro · Jul 16, 2019

I was ordered BN-880. :/

I need GPS to show me LAT i LON.
Want to show me altitude for security reason.
Also good to have RTH options.

I saw i video how to add that gps and open RTH in BetaFlight aplication and it seams easy, do I wrong?

Do I have all ports for that wires connect on betaflight?

Btw I can still cancel Bn-880, it still in processing..

RENOV8R · Jul 16, 2019

Yes the BN-880 will work, you would just not connect the 2 SCA & SCL wires for the magnetometer (compass). But if you can, I would change your order to the BN-220, it will work just as well for you as the 880 and it is MUCH smaller

DanyCro · Jul 16, 2019

Ok thanks

I will try to change.

DanyCro · Jul 23, 2019

rtkDarling said:
Once you hit 7 inches you want a bigger motor than a 22XX. I would be using a 2408 or even a 25XX series motor to swing 7 inch blades.

rtkDarling, motors out of stock!

Must buy other.
Pleass give me good motors

Do I looking 1700kv or smoller?
If yes, I found this 24xx:

Egodrift Jetstream Freerange 2407 1500KV Motor

The Jetstream Freerange series 2407 motors feature a stunning ice-blue bell design, open bottom (of course with our screwed hollow shafts) and high-temperature copper wires.

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1500kv

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1700kv

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2508 1200kv (from rotorbuilds page you gived me).

Tell me what you think of this.

RENOV8R · Jul 23, 2019

The BrotherHobby 2507 1500 kv are great for a 7" build, I have them on my iFlight XL7

rtkDarling · Jul 23, 2019

I would go for the 1500 as well, that's the lowest KV motor I own, and it's a gentle whisper on 4s. I would hesitate to go lower than that on 4s

DanyCro · Jul 23, 2019

Tnx.
And what about this Garila 1500?
Only found a positive feedbacks..

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DanyCro · Jul 23, 2019

Will be fit on Martian II frame?
There are dimensions of 22xx and 25xx motors, the same is 16mm in middle i see.

rtkDarling · Jul 23, 2019

I was looking at that. I couldn't find the screw pattern info for the frame

DanyCro · Jul 23, 2019

rtkDarling said:
I was looking at that. I couldn't find the screw pattern info for the frame

If 22xx and 25xx motors have same hole distant, and in manual of frame 22xx are recomended, so it must fit 25xx, I think.?
If not I can print a new one or only some extensions for bolts.

DanyCro · Jul 24, 2019

Look! He build 2205 on martian II frame!!

(But my frame will be 295).

DanyCro · Jul 24, 2019

I will order Garila motors.

rtkDarling · Jul 24, 2019

DanyCro said:
Look! He build 2205 on martian II frame!!
(But my frame will be 295).

Yeah, he's running 5" compared to your 7", it does make quite a difference

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Take a look at this, he had the same problem, and he outlines some of the problems with seven inch.