Channel: Samm Sheperd

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Description: Find the kit here: gearbest.com/multi-rotor-parts/pp_413710.html?wid=21&lkid=10235133 1:38 make sure flight controller works 5:00 Connect ESC’s to motors 6:56 Connect ESC’s to PDB 9:40 Connect ESC’s to FC 13:26 Test and fix motor directions 14:39 Calibrate ESC’s and motor speeds 19:35 Connect FPV Equipment 23:00 Receiver time! And flight modes. 27:25 Camera mounting and finishing up 29:37 Optional using BLHeli Suite program 32:04 Final thoughts and flight test Other equipment I recommend: -- DALProp Cystal: tinyurl.com/gl6zjyq -- Nylon stand offs: amzn.to/2iSokou -- Battery pigtail: tinyurl.com/jmsa2sq -- Battery Straps: amzn.to/2iSzTw7 FPV Camera: -- RunCam OWL PLUS camera  gearbest.com/fpv-system/pp_452891.html?wid=21&lkid=10244701 OR -- Runcam Swift amazon.com/Crazepony-RunCam-600TVL-Blocked-Multicopter/dp/B01F381J9Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480637666&sr=8-1&keywords=runcam+swift+2.1 OR -- hs1177 -- 65C 4s LiPo Battery bit.lc/4ZAI -- or these are awesome amzn.to/2isMcMs -- Video Transmitter: fpvheadquarters.com/fpv/5-8-ghz/vtx/angry-beez-fx799t-200mw-40-ch-video-transmitter.html -- Aomway Antennas bit.lc/4ZAW GROUND EQUIPMENT *Can be used for infinite number of flying machines. -Radio Control - I recommend Taranis: amzn.to/2iXAc9k - And X4RSB amzn.to/2j7fzVc - A good budget alternative is the Flysky something and an "Ibus" receiver - amzn.to/2iXBDVk - amzn.to/2iXxa55 *FrSky and FlySky are completely unrelated Video Goggles! - My #1 choise are the Dominator v3's: amzn.to/2i81RDe - - Also needs VRx: amzn.to/2iXxm3X - Budged starter set review here: youtu.be/_FVjqseBmn4 CHARGER: My charger I've used for years. Built in Power supply and comes with connectors: amzn.to/2kXakYC IDST: this charger is awesome, powerful, smart, and easy to use. But does not come with a power supply or connectors, so you'll need to make or source your own: amzn.to/2kXlQTC Software: CleanFlight Configurator: tinyurl.com/mdek2lq OR try BetaFlight Configurator: tinyurl.com/jzd2ttt BLHeli Suite: blhelisuite.wordpress.com They have a CHROME APP FOR BLHELI STUFF NOW!: chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/blheli-configurator/mejfjggmbnocnfibbibmoogocnjbcjnk SOLDERING STUFF! Simple and cheap but probably not crap: amzn.to/2iKX5J2 Mid Range Weller Station: amzn.to/2iKZiE4 My Favorite Hakko High End Station: amzn.to/2jppFBo 60/40 Rosin Core Solder: amzn.to/2iKZiE4 (I do not reccomend lead free solder) Extra Tube of Rosin is always nice: amzn.to/2k5vZRR Desoldering Braid is good to have around: amzn.to/2jANdp3 Helping hands are also wonderful: amzn.to/2k5ucw8 Painless360's playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=6iDgPSECiM0&list=PLYsWjANuAm4pnhS9StKcIbwSOdoMaR9-p Check out this cool FPV 101 page for FAQ's fpvheadquarters.com/fpv101 To see what I'm up to as it happens, follow me on instagram.com/sammsheperd If you feel like it supporting: patreon.com/samm_sheperd?... for monthly support youtube.com/nessfultude22 has fan funding enabled on the right side of the page Paypal email: sammshep@gmail.com