Shendrones Mixuko build

[C0d3M0nk3y]

I'm going to build a Mixuko to see what these small X quads are all about. I'll keep track of my progress here.

Specs:

MK 21: Shendrones Mixuko

motors: Lumenier RX2206-11 2350KV
ESCs: KISS 24A
FC: KISS FC
RX: FrSky XSR
props: Gemfan 5x4.5x3

12V regulator: Pololu U3V12F12
battery: Lumenier 4S 1300 mAh 60C

FPV camera: HS1177
FPV TX: FPV Ninjas 200 mW 5.8 GHz
FPV antenna: VAS 5.8 GHz Race Spec Airblade

motor to motor distance: 196 mm
all up weight: 448 g
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[C0d3M0nk3y]

Here's the whole kit.



The carbon looks very good and the cuts are nice and clean.

 

[C0d3M0nk3y]

Here's what the frame looks like assembled with the stock hardware. It weighs 80 g.







I'm going to swap out most of the steel bolts with longer aluminum bolts to cut weight and add a little strength. I'm also going to swap out the aluminum standoffs with shorter nylon standoffs. I'm using 25 mm instead of the stock 30 mm.



Here's what the assembled frame looks like with the new hardware. The weight is down to 75 g.

 

[PsyBorg]

S. M. ALL That is one tiny quad. Be interesting to see how much stuff you can get piled up on that thing.

 

[jipp]

wow, talk about a flying battery. this is gonna be a cute little bit of kit.


chris.

 

[C0d3M0nk3y]

S. M. ALL That is one tiny quad. Be interesting to see how much stuff you can get piled up on that thing.

Yeah, I'm sure it will be challenging to get everything in there, but I think I can do it.

 

[C0d3M0nk3y]

wow, talk about a flying battery. this is gonna be a cute little bit of kit.

I hope so.

 

[jipp]

what does the super glue to the edge of teh carbon help with? i know you are not the only person to do this.. i think ill follow your lead for my next build.

chris.

 

[mpbiv]

Yeah, I'm sure it will be challenging to get everything in there, but I think I can do it.

You can do it!!!!!

Just make sure you get a good PDB with some built in voltage regulators and a FX796T VTX (https://www.multirotorsuperstore.co...-8-ghz-40-channel-200mw-race-transmitter.html) and your job will be even easier.

 

[C0d3M0nk3y]

what does the super glue to the edge of teh carbon help with? i know you are not the only person to do this.. i think ill follow your lead for my next build.

It seals the edge so the layers don't delaminate when you crash into something hard like concrete.

 

[C0d3M0nk3y]

You can do it!!!!!

Thanks man.

Just make sure you get a good PDB with some built in voltage regulators and a FX796T VTX

I think the vtx I picked up is a rebranded FX796T.

 

[C0d3M0nk3y]

HS1177 camera glued to the camera plate with Foam Tac.



I think the FPV pod is a clever design. The crossbar behind the camera holds the camera plate in place with tension from the two side plates. If you loosen the crossbar, you can adjust the camera to any angle. When you tighten the crossbar, the camera plate doesn't move at all.

 

[C0d3M0nk3y]

I'm starting to put together the center stack. I started with the bare frame.



I'm using 15 mm aluminum bolts. I started with a nylon nut to give me space for the battery strap.



Then added the battery strap.



Next is a Lumenier PDB and then another nylon nut.

 

[C0d3M0nk3y]

I'm going to use the Lumenier 2206 2350KV motors on this build.



I went ahead and measured the motor to motor distance before I build up the center stack very much. It's right at 196 mm.

 

[C0d3M0nk3y]

I'm using the FPV Ninjas 200 mW raceband vtx for this build. It's a rebranded FX796T.





I reinforced some of the components with 5 minute epoxy.



I'm going to use a VAS Airblade Race Spec antenna.



I reinforced the antenna around the SMA connector with some dual wall heat shrink.



This is what the VTX and antenna look like mounted to the FPV pod:

 

[PsyBorg]

Coming along nicely. Are your eyes all buggy yet from working with something that small?

 

[C0d3M0nk3y]

Coming along nicely.

Thanks.

Are your eyes all buggy yet from working with something that small?

Haha... not yet!

 

[airhawk]

my eyes are going to be dead after working on my shrieker 130 i bet it will be the same for you code. Nice build looks interesting if i can get this shrieker working might have to look into a x quad.

 

[Twitchity]

I like the build, Code. Looking forward to seeing more progression pictures of this frame.

 

[C0d3M0nk3y]

my eyes are going to be dead after working on my shrieker 130 i bet it will be the same for you code.

I think the 130 is a little tighter on space.

Nice build looks interesting

Thanks.