I'm excited!

[Justin]

I just purchased the parts for my new and first multirotor, the knuckle H quad from Flitetest. I am so excited, but the parts all arrive in two weeks . I'm happy anyways because this is a milestone in my hobby that I'm sure I'll enjoy!

P.S. There's a catch, fun comes at a price... $450 for the base model. Don't worry, I could buy a tri for only $70. I need to buy a lot of new tools, since This is my first multirotor.

 

[RoyBro]

Does that $450 include a radio? Why don't you give us a breakdown of what's on order.

 

[xuzme720]

And I always heard the first taste was free! They sure weren't talking about this hobby!
From what you said, it sounds like a lot of the $450 is tools, and those are always awesome! Plus, you don't have to replace them unless they get borrowed and can't find their way home!

 

[Justin]

Yeah, the $450 does not include the radio, I have that. I did buy though a $70 receiver (AR6210). I've got four motors, four motor accessory packs, four ESCs = about $100. I bought The knuckle kit and the tricopter camera rig by David for $80. I bought a Accucel 6 and two 3s LiPo (2200mAh 30C). I bought a prop balancer, a 12v adapter for the Accucel. (I read your reply on cheap chargers and how it almost burnt your house down). I bought 24 props, 12 right hand and 12 left hand (8x4.5). I bought a KK2.1 board for $30. A bunch of glue, zip ties and heat shrink for $10. Some cables for $10. Oh yeah, the $40 for shipping from Hobby King. It really bumped my price up.
P.S. like I said before, I could use the parts from the quad to build a tri for only only $70 and have another motor and ESC laying around.

 

[xuzme720]

Yes, most of that stuff can be used on multiple models and that charger is the same as I use now. Still keep a close eye on batteries while they are charging and if possible, charge outside or in a charging bunker. Better to be safe than sorry!

It does take a little more to start up but most can be carried forward to other models, so the cost ends up being less later on.

 

[RoyBro]

I'm still using the hobby to justify buying tools and stuff I would otherwise not need.

 

[xuzme720]

I'm still using the hobby to justify buying tools and stuff I would otherwise not need.

I do that with most of my projects! Finally managed to get a nice plunge router while I was working on my car audio project. I love that thing! Drill press and lathe came from pen turning...Band saw was just because. Next on my list, scroll saw for lite ply parts!