Warpquad Build Log

[Brainstorm]

It's time for Soma to build a CF spider mini-hex with arms long enough to handle 6" rotors and weighs < 100 grams.

Cranial and Mustang: I would vote for a 300mm Warpquad for 8" props long before a hex. Choice of 2206 or 2208 motors.

 

[Brainstorm]

Thought I'd share my slightly different take on the lemon-sat wiring, if FGA doesn't mind me posting pics in his build log thread. Just let me know on here or PM if so, new guy here, don't want to encroach.

But here goes, using Acro Naze with filed holes to fit the 30mm spacing on the warpquad.

I moved the pins on the lemon-sat to match everything else... red, black, yellow > power, ground, signal

And a bottom view, low pro pins per Soma's videos, and not quite as low pro pins for batt monitor, buzzer, and FrSky Telemetry (not used on this little beast)

Cuzoe: Love the way you wired up the Lemon satellite to the Naze32! The way you brought in the three connections from the Naze to the 3-pin angled header on the side is clean and elegant. Kudos!

 

[FinalGlideAus]

Oh no, the jigs up! All the RCGroups guys from Soma's Warpquad thread are coming over here!
Welcome to the forum Brainstorm.

 

[FinalGlideAus]

As some may know, Warthox currently has a 230mm Warpquad frame and has been doing his best to torture it in true Warthox fashion. He hasn't had time to make a proper video of it doing acro yet but he did visit a multicopter event where he won the king of speed event which is a pylon race where the aim is to overtake your opponent. Warthox put on HQ 5x4 props and run the SS2204's on 4s. This is only possible with the KISS ESC's but he has some prototypes he is testing. This will give you an idea what the hype is about with these ESC's. Felix who is the KISS esc designer came second with quad powered buy MN1806 2300kv on 5x3props.

http://youtu.be/hDP3sn0JD8s

 

[FinalGlideAus]

And here is Warthox playing with the 4s setup. As you can hear, the PID's are way out.

http://youtu.be/eWx_TbNR2uo

 

[jhitesma]

This is only possible with the KISS ESC's but he has some prototypes he is testing. This will give you an idea what the hype is about with these ESC's. Felix who is the KISS esc designer came second with quad powered buy MN1806 2300kv on 5x3props.

Well...there are also the new (just announced today as far as I know) HV Afro's which are apparently a colab between SimonK and Timecop: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=42549&aff=687394

Just saw them announced in an e-mail this morning and they're already backordered though.

Will be very interested to see what people come up with using these....

 

[cranialrectosis]

As well as my copter is tuned, I'll bet if Warthox flew it, it would warble too.

 

[FinalGlideAus]

Well...there are also the new (just announced today as far as I know) HV Afro's which are apparently a colab between SimonK and Timecop: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=42549&aff=687394

Just saw them announced in an e-mail this morning and they're already backordered though.

Will be very interested to see what people come up with using these....

I'm not holding my breath after seeing the failure of the orginal Afro series. Remember that HK is involved. Even Timecop has given up and is selling BS12a on his website. I would be willing to bet Timecop and SimonK had very little to do with this.

Holy crap, I just looked at the specs. It's huge and weighs a tonne!

I'm sure it will work with the low KV motors running higher voltage but using it on racing quads will show it limitations.

 

[jhitesma]

I'm not holding my breath after seeing the failure of the orginal Afro series. Remember that HK is involved. Even Timecop has given up and is selling BS12a on his website. I would be willing to bet Timecop and SimonK had very little to do with this.

Hadn't heard about the failures on the original Afros - not that I'd be shocked that something from HK is running into trouble

Holy crap, I just looked at the specs. It's huge and weighs a tonne!

I'm sure it will work with the low KV motors running higher voltage but using it on racing quads will show it limitations.

Yes, it's not really designed for mini/racing quad applications where high KV motors rule - more for endurance with ultra low KV motors. But I do like seeing something different and an ESC that can handle high switching speeds and high voltage is something new and interesting.....

At least while we wait on the KISS ESCs ;D

 

[FinalGlideAus]

Hadn't heard about the failures on the original Afros - not that I'd be shocked that something from HK is running into trouble



Yes, it's not really designed for mini/racing quad applications where high KV motors rule - more for endurance with ultra low KV motors. But I do like seeing something different and an ESC that can handle high switching speeds and high voltage is something new and interesting.....

At least while we wait on the KISS ESCs ;D

The afro's have been going ok but people have been having dramas with the 12a's a lot. The big problem is these were supposed to be the new thing but why would you pay more for one when a BS12a or F20a out performs it at a lower cost.

I'm quietly confident about the release of the KISs ESC's. There's more places than RCgroups to get info on them

 

[Brainstorm]

Oh no, the jigs up! All the RCGroups guys from Soma's Warpquad thread are coming over here!
Welcome to the forum Brainstorm.

Thanks, Final Glide. It was only a matter of time until the Warpquadvasion got into full swing.

As well as my copter is tuned, I'll bet if Warthox flew it, it would warble too.

LOL, Cranial! Ain't that the truth?

I have to admit I can get a bit stressed when I fly my quad. In contrast, when Warthox flies a quad, it's the quad that gets stressed!

 

[cranialrectosis]

I have to admit I can get a bit stressed when I fly my quad. In contrast, when Warthox flies a quad, it's the quad that gets stressed!

And the dogs!

Warthoxes dogs may not mind. Mine split the scene.

 

[crlock]

=D finally my naze is here!! Mark 7 will rise!

 

[FinalGlideAus]

EArHog is one of the many Warpquad owners on RCGroups and has constantly given us some amusing videos of him learning to fly acro with the Warpquad. After many many many requests he has finally put together a crash compilation of his flying.

This is why you buy a more expensive Carbon Fiber Frame. The word is durability. Enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKUevXyzf88

 

[Sunin]

Meet rocket my 200mm warpquad. Nearly 2k of thrust on a 200g auw quad. 5 min flight times on 450mah 4s. Man she is fast and agile, scary fast!
http://m.imgur.com/Gyc7fX0



Going to be posting a build log and some of the things I had to over come. OH and yes I need to tilt the camera still!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uzqi4u48R0svk_PaWDqMqNu9HT3NIoCAD7hSYoT0bA4/edit?usp=sharing

 

[Sunin]

Full build will be uploaded to this playlist if you all are curious how you get a 200mm warpquad under 200g


https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeVmET0OIn2_hYYJE51L9aEwDMbNp_q-m

 

[Brainstorm]

Excellent lightweight FPV 200mm Warpquad build, Sunin! This is what pushing the limits is all about.