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SMALL Bi-COPTER 3D printed multicopter build tutorial

You can download the parts for 3D print here :

Video of the first prototype flying (Using Hi-quality but slow speed Futaba micro servos. The performance was limited) :

Parts list :

  • ESC - Emax EMX-SC-1774 D-SHOT Bullet Series 30A
  • Motor - GEPRC GR1206 4500KV / E-MAX 1106 4500 / E-Max 1306 II B 4000 Kv
  • FC - Kakute F4V2
  • Battery - 650-1000 mAh
  • Prop Guards (optional) - Rakonheli 2.3 Inch Propeller Guard.
  • Servo - KST DS215 MG V3
  • Receiver - Micro type like X-Boss AC900
  • PDB - Matek Systems PDB-XT60 W / BEC 5V&12V 2
  • Plug - XT30 can be used to reduce the mass.

You can use this setup or equivalent performance components.

Recommended propeller - RKH 2222 - (2.2 inch 4 blade) which performed very good on test bench outperforming for example E-max AVAN BABYHAWK 2.3 inch 3 blade propellers in matter of efficiency (consuming much less power while providing the same thrust)

Test in progress

Build Guide

1 - Print out the parts :

2 - Assemble the motor gimbals :

3 - Solder the ESC's and position them on their place in frame cut-outs.

4 -Place PDB on frame and solder ESC's and Battery cable to it.

5 - Put the FC on top of the stack and solder the cabels accorind to schematic.

6 - Connect put the motor gimbals on the frame and place servos in the frame cut-outs. DO NOT FIX THE SERVO HORNS AND SERVOS TO FRAME AT THIS STEP !

7 - Plug in the FC to PC and in Beta flight copy the CLI :

IT APPLIES TO VERSION # Betaflight / KAKUTEF4V2 (KTV2) 3.5.3 Nov 14 2018 / 23:48:36 (61d5abf00) MSP API: 1.40

8 - Adjust the settings to your specyfic configuration.

9 - Plug in the battery and make sure the servos are centered.

10 - Fix the servos in frame and screw the servo horns.

11 - make sure the motor spin direction is correct and the servos works in correct direction.

At this picture the battery balance plug is on the rear, receiver is on the front.

12 - Fly and have fun.

13 - Show it to others

Video of the second prototype with fast KST servos.

5 inch mod with 2204 motors nad MATEK F405 WING FC.