Turnigy HAL Quad Build with APM 2.5

[Jumpy07]

Thought woukd start a new thread for my new build..have ordered everything I need I think.. waiting on quite a few items yet..

Turnigy HAL Frame
Turnigy HAL Frame Gimbal mount
Generic 2 Axis Gimbal (Not using the HAL one)
N2830 1000KV 270W Motors
F30a SimonK ESC';s
APM 2.5 Rctimer Clone
Arducopter Mega 2 case, side entry
LEA 6 GPS
MB1000 EZ0 Sonar Ultrasonic
Arducopter Sonar Mount
3DR Radios 433Mhz
MinimOSD
200mw 5.8Ghz TX
AttoPilot 180amp - Delivered
Frsky telemetry D8r XP rx - Delivered
Mini Servos dual bearings
4000 Mah 3S Nanotech - Delivered


Will be in X config..  pic below of + config with Turnigy HAL gimbal for reference only..will be using a better 2 axis one






Will update the thread as I progress.

[Brian]

I';m interested to know what those frames are like. Looks an interesting build mate, good luck :)

Brian

[Jumpy07]

I';m interested to know what those frames are like. Looks an interesting build mate, good luck :)

Brian

Cheers Brian, from posts on RcGroups they get good feedback.. I did think  about buying a Carbon frame.. but lots or people saying that the ali ones are more robust for not much more weight and cheaper to fix..  its also a very cheap frame...  lots of spares available for this Quad .. and your can convert it to a Hex later if you want. The only think i wasnt sure of was the landing gear.. but again same as bumblebee.. 

Craig

[Gaza07]

Also very interested in this build for the frame and the controller 

[Jumpy07]

Decided to go with different ESC';s.. so have ordered some HK light blue F-30a';s whch will be my first atempt to flash with SimonK.. so stand by for questions :-)

[Gaza07]

Good choice Jumpy  from what ive read they are a good esc when flashed 

[Iberian]

Are you referring to this ones? http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__13429__HobbyKing_30A_BlueSeries_Brushless_Speed_Controller.html ?
Thanks

[secretman]

try there';s http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25365__Turnigy_Multistar_30_Amp_Multi_rotor_Brushless_ESC_2_4S.html

supposly flash with simon , fw

[Jumpy07]

These are the ones I have bought..

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25986__Hobby_King_30A_ESC_3A_UBEC_UK_Warehouse_.html

[Gaza07]

Thats the ones the F-30a 

These are the ones I have bought..

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25986__Hobby_King_30A_ESC_3A_UBEC_UK_Warehouse_.html

[secretman]

ok this is the one i got pretty good working, http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11617__Turnigy_AE_30A_Brushless_ESC_.html

stock they run the 490 mhz no problem

[secretman]

i need your review of the frame i kind of lov it lol im a lillte worry about the weight and alu do not flex like the carbon or plastic it bent  but im realy love the desing and they make an hexa too

[eyeflying]

Just built one of these Turnigy HAL Quads. There';s a real design fault in the landing skids... The little yellow plastic joints are incredibly weak. They break really easily if you don';t land squarely. I toughened them up a bit with epoxy after two fractured.

I noticed that Turnigy seem to have addressed this design issue in the latest Hex version of this frame - the joints seem to be made of metal.

[Jumpy07]

Just built one of these Turnigy HAL Quads. There';s a real design fault in the landing skids... The little yellow plastic joints are incredibly weak. They break really easily if you don';t land squarely. I toughened them up a bit with epoxy after two fractured.

I noticed that Turnigy seem to have addressed this design issue in the latest Hex version of this frame - the joints seem to be made of metal.

Thanks ordered some spares because they looked weak, for some reason they dont sell the hex style ones yet..  will epoxy them as you have done

[secretman]

Just built one of these Turnigy HAL Quads. There';s a real design fault in the landing skids... The little yellow plastic joints are incredibly weak. They break really easily if you don';t land squarely. I toughened them up a bit with epoxy after two fractured.

I noticed that Turnigy seem to have addressed this design issue in the latest Hex version of this frame - the joints seem to be made of metal.

ya landing is 2 metal piece

[Jumpy07]

Frame has arrived..  box amazingly small.. the FC plastic cover is huge.. first impressions are parts are of good quality..

Here is the build instructions..



Found this time lapse build which is excellent..  so no point in me doing any build up  pics..

Turnigy HAL quadcopter frame build

[secretman]

what is the size of the center part i need space :P look nice

[Jumpy07]

what is the size of the center part i need space :P look nice

Center piece is 16cm in diameter..  have to admit quite impressed.. loads of space for things..  motor wires will run through arms which is good.. and ESC';s will stick between the plates between the arms.  The only think that lets it down is the yellow plastic fitting on the skids..    have ordered some spares just in case.. and might get my engineering mate to knock me up some ali ones.

Its allso much lighter than I thought.. havent weighed it but much the same as my other quad.. the arms and motor mounts feel very good quality... and the collander dome is huge.. and wil keep everything dry and safe.. for £21.. good value

[secretman]

good but you realy wright 16mm it';s not bit at all lollll   i think i will buy one tonight... and diameter of boom 12mm by chance?

[secretman]

what is the final weight? they say 614g frame only im a 280 frame only it';s making me bogging to clic buy loll

[secretman]

did you get the weigt fo rtf? or frame only?

[Jumpy07]

did you get the weigt fo rtf? or frame only?

Frame only.. but have also purchased the gimbal and mount as well

[Jumpy07]

Quick update..

Still waiting on motors.. but have flashed simonk on ESC';s and solder on new silicon cable ..  installed the ESC';s on the frame in between the  two centre plates and arms..  think the yellow cable look good with the orange frame clamps.

GPS and FC is mounted, and Ultrasonic is installed and tested..   

Need to order another ImmersionRX 5.8ghz tx .. 

[Jumpy07]

Still waiting on motors but Gimbal and battery mount arrived..  no instructions but found a PDF on HK site http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uploads/282045583X7478X7.pdf

Needs three mini servos.. so bought some MG ones..   not sure why you need pan on a gimbal on a multi though.

I had bought the gimbal just for the rails and mount.. but it looks better than I thought with proper pivot bearings..

[eyeflying]

Just watch out for that skid - the plastic joints WILL break with the first heavy landing

[Jumpy07]

Just watch out for that skid - the plastic joints WILL break with the first heavy landing

Yep.. been advised allready.. have bought a few spare packets.. wish they would sell the Hex version skids.. they look much better

[Jumpy07]

Still waiting on motors.. think they are coming on the slow boat from China..

So fitted the alternative gimbal to the rails for the HAL gimbal.. gives better ground clearence..  also it sturdier.. but doesent have bearing on pivots..

Will need to move Ultrasonic sensor as will have hang battery out the back rail..

[Gaza07]

Very nice 

[Jumpy07]

Motors added.. solder bullets on and slid them inside the arms..

Also added the battery mount.. had to remove the ultrasonic.  will need to think about where to put it now..

Rx mounted above battery plate..  will put the video tx above the gimbal.. and hang the 3DR radio down under the dome somewhere..

[Gaza07]

Looking very good those motors look good quality look forward to your report on them