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When I heard Soma was making an FPV frame, I knew it would be something I would be interested in. I'm going to build one and keep track of my progress here.
5" build #1
Initial specs:
MK 17: ImpulseRC Alien 5"
motors: Cobra 2204/28 2300 KV
ESCs: KISS 30A
FC: MotoLab TornadoFC (Betaflight)
RX: FrSky X4R-SB
props: HQ 5x4x3
5V regulator: Pololu D24V5F5
battery: Lumenier 4S 1300 mAh 60C
camera: GoPro HERO3+ Black
FPV camera: HS1177
FPV TX: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz 600 mW RaceBand
FPV antenna: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz SpiroNET
motor to motor distance: 225 mm
all up weight: 636 g
Current specs:
MK 17: ImpulseRC Alien 5"
motors: Cobra 2204/28 2300 KV
ESCs: KISS 30A
FC: KISS FC
RX: FrSky X4R-SB
props: HQ 5x4x3
5V regulator: Pololu D24V5F5
battery: Lumenier 4S 1300 mAh 60C
camera: GoPro HERO3+ Black
FPV camera: HS1177
FPV TX: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz 200 mW RaceBand
FPV antenna: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz SpiroNET LHCP
motor to motor distance: 225 mm
all up weight: 625 g
5" build #2
Specs:
MK 20: ImpulseRC Alien 5"
motors: Lumenier RB2204-13 2500KV
ESCs: KISS 24A
FC: KISS FC
RX: FrSky XSR
props: HQ 5x4x3
12V regulator: Pololu U3V12F12
battery: Lumenier 4S 1300 mAh 60C
camera: GoPro HERO3+ Black
FPV camera: TBS ZEROZERO
FPV TX: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz 200 mW RaceBand
FPV antenna: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz SpiroNET LHCP
motor to motor distance: 225 mm
all up weight: 589 g
6" build (decommissioned)
Initial specs:
MK 18: ImpulseRC Alien 6"
motors: Cobra 2204/32 1960 KV
ESCs: KISS 30A
FC: MotoLab TornadoFC (Betaflight)
RX: FrSky X4R-SB
props: HQ 6x4.5
5V regulator: Pololu D24V5F5
12V regulator: Pololu U3V12F12
battery: Lumenier 4S 1800 mAh 75C
camera: GoPro HERO3+ Black
FPV camera: HS1177
FPV TX: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz 600 mW
FPV antenna: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz SpiroNET
motor to motor distance: 265 mm
all up weight: 738 g
Final specs:
MK 18: ImpulseRC Alien 6"
motors: Cobra 2204/32 1960 KV
ESCs: KISS 30A
FC: MotoLab TornadoFC (Betaflight)
RX: FrSky X4R-SB
props: HQ 6x4.5
5V regulator: Pololu D24V5F5
12V regulator: Pololu U3V12F12
battery: Lumenier 4S 1300 mAh 60C
camera: GoPro HERO3+ Black
FPV camera: HS1177
FPV TX: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz 200 mW RaceBand
FPV antenna: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz SpiroNET
motor to motor distance: 265 mm
all up weight: 665 g
5" build #1
Initial specs:
MK 17: ImpulseRC Alien 5"
motors: Cobra 2204/28 2300 KV
ESCs: KISS 30A
FC: MotoLab TornadoFC (Betaflight)
RX: FrSky X4R-SB
props: HQ 5x4x3
5V regulator: Pololu D24V5F5
battery: Lumenier 4S 1300 mAh 60C
camera: GoPro HERO3+ Black
FPV camera: HS1177
FPV TX: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz 600 mW RaceBand
FPV antenna: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz SpiroNET
motor to motor distance: 225 mm
all up weight: 636 g
Current specs:
MK 17: ImpulseRC Alien 5"
motors: Cobra 2204/28 2300 KV
ESCs: KISS 30A
FC: KISS FC
RX: FrSky X4R-SB
props: HQ 5x4x3
5V regulator: Pololu D24V5F5
battery: Lumenier 4S 1300 mAh 60C
camera: GoPro HERO3+ Black
FPV camera: HS1177
FPV TX: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz 200 mW RaceBand
FPV antenna: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz SpiroNET LHCP
motor to motor distance: 225 mm
all up weight: 625 g
5" build #2
Specs:
MK 20: ImpulseRC Alien 5"
motors: Lumenier RB2204-13 2500KV
ESCs: KISS 24A
FC: KISS FC
RX: FrSky XSR
props: HQ 5x4x3
12V regulator: Pololu U3V12F12
battery: Lumenier 4S 1300 mAh 60C
camera: GoPro HERO3+ Black
FPV camera: TBS ZEROZERO
FPV TX: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz 200 mW RaceBand
FPV antenna: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz SpiroNET LHCP
motor to motor distance: 225 mm
all up weight: 589 g
6" build (decommissioned)
Initial specs:
MK 18: ImpulseRC Alien 6"
motors: Cobra 2204/32 1960 KV
ESCs: KISS 30A
FC: MotoLab TornadoFC (Betaflight)
RX: FrSky X4R-SB
props: HQ 6x4.5
5V regulator: Pololu D24V5F5
12V regulator: Pololu U3V12F12
battery: Lumenier 4S 1800 mAh 75C
camera: GoPro HERO3+ Black
FPV camera: HS1177
FPV TX: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz 600 mW
FPV antenna: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz SpiroNET
motor to motor distance: 265 mm
all up weight: 738 g
Final specs:
MK 18: ImpulseRC Alien 6"
motors: Cobra 2204/32 1960 KV
ESCs: KISS 30A
FC: MotoLab TornadoFC (Betaflight)
RX: FrSky X4R-SB
props: HQ 6x4.5
5V regulator: Pololu D24V5F5
12V regulator: Pololu U3V12F12
battery: Lumenier 4S 1300 mAh 60C
camera: GoPro HERO3+ Black
FPV camera: HS1177
FPV TX: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz 200 mW RaceBand
FPV antenna: ImmersionRC 5.8 GHz SpiroNET
motor to motor distance: 265 mm
all up weight: 665 g
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