FPV Racing Drone Build - Complete Guide

This is my complete FPV racing building guide. I made these videos to make it easier for beginners to easily find all the information. My number one priority is to make it affordable.

Step 1:

• Assemble the frame (Velocity F-ONE)
• Mount the flight controller (CC3D)
• Mount the motors (RCTimer 1806)
• Solder 2mm bullet connectors to the motors and the ESC's.
• Add heat shrink tubing

Parts used in video #1:

Brushless Motor: http://rctimer.com/product-1128.html
Flight Controller: http://rctimer.com/product-1285.html
Frame (Sweden): http://carbix.se/product.html/carbix-...
Frame (International): http://www.banggood.com/SM-ZMR250-250MM-Carbon-Fi...
Bullet Connectors: http://rctimer.com/product-335.html
Electric Speed Controller http://rctimer.com/product-1134.html
Heat Shrink Tubing: http://rctimer.com/product-711.html

Step 2:

• Add heat shrink tubing on the video transmitter.
• Mount the video transmitter (Elgae 200mW)
• Attach a piece of LED-light (Awesomeness)
• Connect the ESC servo connectors to the flight controller.
• Solder the main power leads.
• Add heat shrink tubing.
• Solder the XT60 connector.
• Mount the FPV camera using hot glue and foam.
• Screw on the propeller adapters on to the motors.
• Connect all the signal wires to the receiver.
• Bind the transmitter with the receiver.

Parts used in video #2:

FPV: http://rctimer.com/product-1276.html
Antennas: http://rctimer.com/product-1090.html
Heat Shrink Tubing (big): https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...
Mounting Pads: http://rctimer.com/product-913.html
LED-strip: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
22AWG Wire: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
16AWG Wire: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
Helping Hands: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
XT60 Connector: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
Cable Ties: http://rctimer.com/gallery-141-b,11-0...
1.5mm Hex Screwdriver: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
Transmitter and Receiver: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
Turnigy Nano Tech 1300mah 3S 25-50C: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...

Step 3:

• Connect the USB to mini-USB to the flight controller.
• Download the software.
• Start the "Vehicle Setup Wizard".
• Follow the steps in the video.
• Start the "Transmitter Setup Wizard".
• Follow the steps in the video.
• Try out the default PID-settings.
• Use zip ties to fasten the wires.

Parts used in video #3:

Software download: https://www.openpilot.org/download/
Zip ties: http://rctimer.com/product-184.html
USB to mini-USB

Step 4:

• Glue the foam cushions to the goggles.
• Remove the protective film.
• Assemble the fresnel lens.
• Put the housing in the support glove.
• Install the video receiver.
• Add some soft "rubber-foam" on the sides.
• Connect all the wires.
• Power up the quadcopter and look at the image in your goggles.

Parts used in video #4:

FPV goggles: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
Antennas: http://rctimer.com/product-1090.html
Video receiver: http://rctimer.com/product-1129.html

Step 5:

• Check the voltage of the battery.
• 11.1V = empty battery
• 12.6V = full battery
• Mount the battery using a battery strap.
• Fly it!

Parts used in video #5

Lipo Battery Voltage Tester: http://rctimer.com/product-569.html

IMAX B3 Charger: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131662747700?...

Propellers: http://www.surveilzone.com/Dalprop-2-Pairs-5045-C...