Before I purchase

[PowellRhys]

Over the last week I've been doing some research on tri-copters. As I'm new to the hobby I hopped someone with more experience could tell me if the following components would work together.
Transmitter and reciever: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=9042
Control Board: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=54299
Props: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idproduct=22450
Motor: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__35877__NTM_Rotor_Drive_250_Series_3400KV_180W.html
Survo: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...Coreless_Servo_MG_BB_1_4kg_0_05sec_15_3g.html

ESC: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__58264__Flycolor_30_Amp_Multi_rotor_ESC_2_4S_with_BEC.html

Battery: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...S_65C_Lipo_Pack_For_FPV_Minis_Gold_Spec_.html

 

[pressalltheknobs]

Can't say on the parts but if you are going to get that TX then make sure to order the Programming cable.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9043__Hobby_King_2_4Ghz_6Ch_Tx_USB_Cable.html

Seems to be back-ordered but you may be able to find it in other HK warehouses. or here...
http://www.banggood.com/FlySky-Data...-T6-Transmitter-Firmware-Update-p-982289.html
Depends where you are located.

The programing cable will allow you to set up servo endpoints sub-trim and direction among other things from a PC. There is also better software available... http://www.sgr.info/usbradio/default.htm that may allow you to do more

That said, if you are considering a Turnigy/FlySky radio you might want to consider a FlySky i6 TX with iA6B RX also sold as a Turnigy TGY i6 but only with the shorter range iA6 RX. The iA6B is preferred because it has better range, supports CPPM, iBus and Flysky telemetry.

Here is an overview of the i6 http://www.flitetest.com/articles/turnigy-tgy-i6

Be aware that, while they are generally a good value, the build quality of Turnigy/FlySky radios is a bit various and spare parts are more or less non existent. Most people have good luck but some don't. A few people have reported broken gimbal springs on the i6 and as yet there doesn't seem to be a good source for replacements for what would otherwise be an easy fix.

There is a software hack for the i6, too, which can get you more channels and, I think, a useful battery alarm among other things. You need that same data cable to upload the new software although there may be other ways. See http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2486545 for details on that.

 

[Foam Addict]

Hey Powell, Welcome to the Forum, and Happy Easter!

I would suggest getting motors closer to 700 kv with the props you chose, those little 3400 kv motors would burn up before you got airborne with 11x4.7 props.

Though I haven't used this motor, it should work well with those props:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...16_800Kv_14Pole_Multi_Rotor_Outrunner_V2.html
The Flight controller and ESCs look ok, though those ESCs are likely proprietary, so you may not be able to upgrade them later.
The servo should work, though I personally like this one, its cheap and solid on both my 300 mini tri and 600 Tricopter V3
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...HK15148B_Digital_Servo_2_8kg_0_14sec_19g.html
The Props look ok, I'd also recommend getting these so you can tell your orientation in flight:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._Slowfly_Propeller_11x4_7_Green_CW_4pcs_.html
The Battery you chose is excessive in C-rating for a first quad build, I recommend the inexpensive 3s 2200 mah lipos, they have plenty of current capability, and have a long life:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8934__Turnigy_2200mAh_3S_25C_Lipo_Pack.html
While that Transmitter would get you in the air, it's clumsy to program. The Turnigy I6 or 9x are better budget transmitters for getting into Multirotors (in my opinion at least).
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_2_v2_Firmware_.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...HDS_Transmitter_and_6CH_Receiver_Mode_2_.html

Aside from that I would also read through David Windestål's outstanding Tricopter build threads. The V1-V2.5 are outdated, but contain useful info, the V2.6-V3.5 are very helpful in designing a tricopter. The V-2.5 frame and parts list might be the best to start with to build the Tricopter. I used it as the basis for two different frames now and both fly spectacularly and are very durable.

http://rcexplorer.se/projects/2016/01/tricopter-v3-5-build/
http://rcexplorer.se/projects/2013/01/the-tricopter-v2-6hv-delux/
http://rcexplorer.se/projects/2012/07/the-tricopter-v2-6hv/
http://rcexplorer.se/projects/2011/09/the-tricopter-v2-5/

I hope this helps!

 

[PowellRhys]

If a motor says it has a max current of 20A, should I use a 20A esc

 

[PowellRhys]

I've taken what you've said on board and have selected a list of components. Once again before I take the leap of faith and purchase can you tell me if the following components would work together.
Transmitter: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...HDS_Transmitter_and_6CH_Receiver_Mode_2_.html
Battery:http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8934__Turnigy_2200mAh_3S_25C_Lipo_Pack.html
Motor: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...16_800Kv_14Pole_Multi_Rotor_Outrunner_V2.html
ESC: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__58263__Flycolor_20_Amp_Multi_rotor_ESC_2_4S_with_BEC.html
Props: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._Slowfly_Propeller_11x4_7_Green_CW_4pcs_.html
Control Board: http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbykin...ntrol_Board_With_6050MPU_And_Atmel_644PA.html
Servo: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...HK15148B_Digital_Servo_2_8kg_0_14sec_19g.html


Also If someone could recommend me a battery charger that would be great
Many Thanks

 

[brettp2004]

If a motor says it has a max current of 20A, should I use a 20A esc

You always want to have some wiggle room between the max motor draw and the ESC. If the motor is 20A max, I would have a 25A or 30A ESC.

 

[oOFutteOo]

This is my setup for david Windestäls tricopter.
motor http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._Series_28_30A_1000kv_370w_EU_Warehouse_.html
ESC http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...Controller_SimonK_Firmware_EU_Warehouse_.html
battery http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...y_3000mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack_EU_Warehouse_.html
BEC http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._3A_UBEC_w_Noise_Reduction_EU_Warehouse_.html
flightcontroller http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...ght_Control_Board_With_Remote_Programmer.html
servo http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...sec_Digital_Aircraft_Servo_EU_Warehouse_.html
Rx and Tx http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...er_and_6CH_Receiver_Mode_2_EU_Warehouse_.html
propeler http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...peller_9x4_7_Green_CW_4pcs_NL_Warehouse_.html
and http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...peller_9x4_7_Green_CW_4pcs_NL_Warehouse_.html

I have built the frame from scrap wood and when i have fpv gear and a gopro hero2 mountet on it. it is just below 1kg in waight it hovers at about 1/2 throtle and i have never taken it to more than 3/4. Im just lerning to fly multirotor.
rember a the BEC to drive the servo and one more to drive the kk2 board if you by opto ESC's.