Building My 2020 Racing Setup | Less weight, More Power!

[@Gosuminer]

*Finally* a build video of someone who actually knows what he is doing. Really smart component selection and perfect execution. Have fun in the races.

[@jana171]

Finally someone that knows a little bit about soldering and wiring esthetics. Twas an easy-to-watch video and a very explanatory build. Loved it and subscribed instantly !

[@nosky_]

Thanks for sharing! It was a nice watch, 30 mins flew by quickly.

[@TheRCAddict]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rcpete7055]

A build like that is not cheap for the components.. 🤔Always enjoyable to watch.. I remember building along with your floss builds in 2015/16.. How time flies.. ✌️

[@BAJABLAST3D]

Approximately 647 mph 😂😂😂

[@SugarFPV]

Awesome Setup dude! Love the fact that the VTX and the RX is one little package with the FC. ;)

[@MattiaChiarelli]

It's been to years but watching your awesome build now i realize ho little the hw has changed on the last two years Thanks for the video!!

[@primoziskra6394]

I was also burning standofs. Than I start puting a short piece of silicone tube on while soldering. You can get this tube in local RC shop. They are using it for metanol fuel. You can also use silicone gumies for softmount FC.

[@273Marcelo]

Thank you very much, I am a beginner, but is the first time that I see someone soldering as a technician... FELICITACIONES AMIGO

[@sRoGoRs]

I love how you do the race wires.

[@TechReview2000]

GREAT BUILD! - What a beautify made drone. I subscribed and liked right away. Finally, a competent build on youtube. - You deserve more subs!

[@c.n.6511]

Nice clean build. Love that Five33 frame, sturdy and light!

[@allentituspaz3241]

Nice and compact build. This is my first time seeing a sandwhiched fc, vtx and rx all together wow!

[@ZGP]

Came out with a total price of $337.88 less some building materials, solder, adhesive, x60 etc. Would you consider this to be the best performance build you've done?

[@TheRCAddict]

Yes

[@MrMoarphine]

What camera angle do you race with?

[@ericstopper1434]

Great video, I really appreciate it! I'll be doing a very similar build soon, and I hadn't seen anyone actually build the Unity F7 yet, so I learned some tips here :)

[@Tw1dg1t]

How has the iflight ESC been holding up?

[@jtyokomo]

No need to modify the wiring harness of the ESC to make it work with the FC?

[@dilbertmcfly5986]

Wow. Really nice work. I have not heard of or done the direct mount yet, - always end up with bundles of wires everywhere. BTW: I have had cap legs short against frame or other multiple times. ALWAYS assume the worste, and take precautions!!

[@donphobos]

I love the speed estimate for the pins you cut off the headers. Rather accurate, they fly approximately transsonic speeds across the room :-)

[@pow9606]

They don't seem to stock the 1900kv motors. They have the 1800kv. is 1800kv version OK or can you recommend an alternative? Thanks.

[@erickiandee4845]

When the 3 wires from the motor u soldered to the black bar....what is the black bar??? I tot is esc???

[@dashs2597]

Damn! 260 grams is insane dude! Lightest I've ever managed was 275.

[@SQuiDFPV]

Excellent quality here! close ups are awesome. I use the same esc and also can't use the gummies either. I hope they adjust the size of the holes.

[@derschmittlock1816]

I'm fairly new to fpv racing, whats the purpose of that 3D printed horn?

[@danlatu209]

derschmittlock 🐢 mode

[@indroneswetrust1]

So you can do 🐢 mode. It will help you to turn over your drone without doing a walk the shame! 🤣🤗 It helps to to turn over upside, upright, so you can fly away safely without any damage 🙌🏼👊🏼

[@6axisaerial921]

Nice build, only issue I see with it is you cant quickly change a receiver or vtx. I like how Evan does it where he mounts receiver and vtx to the bottom of the top plate.

[@TheRCAddict]

My build isn't meant to function like that though. Just a different choice, nothing wrong. I have never broke a VTX or RX building like this.

[@6axisaerial921]

@@TheRCAddict I know some people aren't a fan of mounting them using the pins. I guess it just comes down to preference.

[@Noical]

I'd be careful with that esc... I gave it a try and it had voltage spikes that went up to 50v which killed 3 of my fc's before I realized that was the issue

[@TheRCAddict]

How’d you measure these voltage spikes. I’ve had no problems so far in the 4 builds I’ve used it in.

[@TheRCAddict]

Really? From where? I genuinely want to know as I haven’t seen anything haha

[@Noical]

The RCAddict I measured the spikes using a digital oscilloscope

[@tehllama42]

I've had decent luck, but I'm running a 50V 660uF cap, and powering the FC indirectly off that cap... but I'm primarily running 5S (2250-2400KV) with that, which probably helps a bit too.

[@TheRCAddict]

Interesting. If I have any issues I'll keep that in mind, thanks.

[@jboxfpv3303]

My pervious kwad was 300g without props and now I’ve dropped to 275 without props. I noticed a HUGE HUGE performance upgrade, did you? I also went to vertical arms so it “feels” pretty similar with how it corners. It’s just a hell of a lot faster

[@TheRCAddict]

Dropping 25g is definitely noticeable yeah.

[@pippifpv]

I just dropped 50g from a 600g uaw to a 550auw freestyle rig.. Huuge difference too.. I'm not much in to racing though

[@italosilva4029]

Excited to see the first flight 🥺

[@chunderfpv]

At 20 min you mentioned using the flipped cable to connect the ESC and FC. I did that and burned the FC. It's the wrong cable. Or maybe your version was different?

[@TheRCAddict]

Sometimes cables change or multiples are included, you always need to verify where each wire is going to be sure.

[@chunderfpv]

@@TheRCAddict first time I encountered the power and ground on the other side. Another expensive lesson learned.

[@keg9776]

This is, the best build video I have seen so far. Great job. I would still need to get my build under the magic 250 gram number. Just wondering, can you add a GPS to this flight controller?

[@TheRCAddict]

Not too familiar with gps, but should be able to add it to a free uart just fine

[@keg9776]

@@TheRCAddict Thanks. I couldn't really tell if it had any spare uarts. Does the FC support all the inav functions such as RTH, Failsafe return to home and land etc.?

[@intracorgroup]

Can you give us specifics about the nylon stack crews you use on this build? Thanks

[@25Kam25Kam25]

I try to find the equivalent tape in Europe in the description I read 0,0057 inch that mean 0.15mm it's correct ?

[@pow9606]

How did you put the gumies on? Is there some special technique?

[@MrGone2k]

Love the close up shots showing the build details! Do you think the stack would work well in a long range build with VTX cranked up to max output or would it need more breathing room? I think I still may try it just for the neat spot to mount the crossfire rx alone.

[@TheRCAddict]

It would probably be fine, but in a long range build where there's plenty of room, might as well spread it out. Could just run wires to the pads to separate and cool everything if you still wanted to use this fc.

[@dryink7735]

Does the lipo battery catch fire even though you're not using your drone or it will catch fire only when you neglect charging it thank man

[@TheRCAddict]

When a battery is above or below it's nominal state it is taking damage. The higher or lower it is, say 3v per cell or 4.4v per cell the worse it is. As long as you aren't storing batteries at very high charge levels there is almost zero chance it will explode. It may drop a cell or weaken but won't explode. Explosions or fire happen when charging incorrectly almost always. Say a pack drops a cell to 0 while you aren't using it then you plug it in parallel to charge and it heats up so much it goes into thermal runaway. Just make sure to always check the battery isn't physically damaged and check the voltages before charging.

[@illpro2]

For future builds you could use metal stack screws just to hold it in place until your done soldering then swap them out for plastic.

[@djs134]

Wow great video, I definitely learned some new soldering tips so thanks for that.

[@macelius]

What do you think about the TransTec Laser and hybrid layouts? They look pretty badass.

[@eruktationcx14]

Can you recommend another FC with the same funktions?

[@rocketrobbie5732]

Just finished building one of these on the weekend. Can you share a link to your tune / CLI dump from Betaflight?

[@marlin-fpv]

Switchback but heavy motors. Why not the 533 motors?

[@TheRCAddict]

I love these motors, iFlight has been a great support to me. Also the 533 weren't out back then.

[@marlin-fpv]

The RCAddict Yeah, the xing motors are really good but a bit on the heavy side though.

[@granger3979]

Awesome video Seth!

[@MrVS-eh9uv]

is it possible to stuck the same motors with 2450Kv in this setup?

[@wrx6622]

But I have a question ? After you finish building it , you just put the battery on the drone and start it up ? And what about the controller ?

[@JT-jy2sy]

Re liquid electrical tape to secure the ufl connection. If you have to replace the pigtail antenna can it be done without breaking the ufl connector on the vtx? I use mcx connector but for smaller build not very ideal. Ufl connector I found can become loose. Happened twice to me. I have been looking for solution to secure it with option for repair.

[@TheRCAddict]

Yes, it peels off pretty cleanly

[@whalesmotoventures6975]

Hi bro nice video keep it up..can I have the link for the 3d print you used..thanks..happy flying

[@indroneswetrust1]

Good job built this, very very cleannnn built!! I LOVEEEEE the way you building the racing drones or freestyle drones, good job!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👊🏼

[@charleswarwick4849]

Did you say the stack screws are nylon? Is that a weight savings? I always hated how often nylon standoffs would break so I went to steel screws. Have you not had issues with breaks?

[@TheRCAddict]

Yes, I prefer to save my stack and have the screws break instead. It's annoying at times, but I haven't had an egregious amount of issues.

[@kevinnguyen1617]

Can you please do a tutorial on upgrading your Nazgul 5 for better range and everything youd want to change to it? Thanks!

[@TheRCAddict]

I wouldn't really change anything besides maybe a TBS Unify or Evo, but it's perfectly fine as is.

[@achefpv6521]

Can I use a 33A esc to build a 5 inc racing drone with 2800kv motors?

[@TheRCAddict]

It should be ok

[@jbflyfpv]

what are the pins you use to join the fc and the vtx called?

[@ZenMountain]

Finally a good video on building. Great. Is it possible to safely remove the liquid tape from Rx and VTX, in case I need to swap antennas? Thank you!

[@TheRCAddict]

The liquid tape should peel off just fine as one piece

[@mjodr]

Incredible knowledge man. Great video.

[@RealKushrage]

Awsome build I love it

[@tehllama42]

Basically the best ASMR ever.

[@ChristKrew-Rev1.8]

What is the weight? Love the build!

[@ghostrot]

Will this work with elrs recyvers too ?

[@offgridas]

nah man that was fucking good, definitely not boring, sick build

[@airicfpv3154]

Love a good build video nice job man stoked to see this one fly

[@darralnolan5792]

You into flatulence.

[@brandonklaus2903]

looks great, how did yo pick your parts? guessing it wasnt at random.

[@TheRCAddict]

Based on what I've used in the past, and want I wanted to move towards. Kind hard to explain haha, comes with time.

[@alihachem2494]

Hi I'm a new follower 😁🇨🇦 and I was wondering can you use a motor that uses 40a on a 60a 4in1 esc

[@erickiandee4845]

What is raiser. I tot the black bar is the esc.

[@reverbed9306]

How long is the flight time?

[@einsteind]

still continue to do great videos,,,,,,,,,,,,,i have been out of the game for a while and have some parts laying around and want to get back into flying,,,,,, will a 20mm 20A all in one stack be ok with - 2204 2300kv or 1806 2500kv motors running 5inch props ? on an old floss frame. thanks for your help

[@TheRCAddict]

Should be fine yeah, assuming that's not meant for like micros. Got a link for it?

[@einsteind]

thank you for the fast response - I will likely use the 2204 motors with the 20a stack on the floss free style frame ,,,,,

[@bolts5372]

Dude please, please, please could you let me have your tune as doing the same build?

[@TheRCAddict]

Shoot me an email and I’ll attach the files [e-mail]

[@bolts5372]

@@TheRCAddict dude you are amazing!

[@andream8627]

Sorry but I didn't understand why you put racewire on :/

[@brasilman11]

How much the entire build cost

[@marinehm]

I actually enjoyed watching this build.

[@valden]

Does the switchback work OK with individual escs and a 30x30 stack? Thanks!

[@TheRCAddict]

You COULD, however you'd need very skinny escs to fit on the arms.

[@SemteVruchte]

How do you have your camera setup? Just a tripod in front of your bench/table?

[@TheRCAddict]

Yep

[@bennymack78]

Too lazy to look it up... Do these frames use shoulder screws for the TPU stuff bolted to the top plate? If not, they should :)

[@TheRCAddict]

Shoulder screws? You mean ones with wider heads? They're just normal screws.

[@bennymack78]

@@TheRCAddict can look them up on amazon. They basically have a step between the threads and the head. This allows the bolt to clamp on carbon AND hold the TPU part down. I believe this creates a much stronger structure. Bolting down on TPU means that a sideways force like from a crash can more easily bend the standoffs and push the top plate aside.

[@bennymack78]

www.amazon.com/uxcell-Carbon-Shoulder-Length-M3x8mm/dp/B077XVZRHT

[@jipvandervlis829]

how would you build this quad with a FrSky XM+?

[@TheRCAddict]

almost the exact same, the holes can work for both.

[@Krunked]

super clean -- i wanna use that FC :)

[@peterfreund8205]

Where can I see this quad in action?

[@Jubi316]

What’s the around price for this build ?

[@TheRCAddict]

Somewhere around 250

[@philipstrom6966]

Nice job on the build 😁👌 looks great , just one little thing I noticed was when you was soldering the flight controler on top of your motor 😱 bit scary if a little solder goes inside , but everything was very cool 👍🏼 nice work

[@trianglesky380]

I started ordering my parts. thanks for the video.

[@cfanyu6422]

great and all, but how does someone without a 3d printer produce this?

[@ValFPV]

They don't build this exact one :)

[@bennymack78]

So about 280 with props? That's reeeally close to my two recent builds. cmw merica with custom pod 276g and bms js-1 282g . Both with 2207.5 so probably some weight savings to be had there. This frame does look nice but I had it in my head that I want to try something aerodynamic.

[@TheRCAddict]

About 280 yeah. Could def lose like another 30g overall but I'd rather have it setup how I have here and take the extra weight.

[@bennymack78]

@@TheRCAddict 30g! Details?!

[@TheRCAddict]

Could save 15g on motors using xnovas, 5g on antenna with ufl, 10g on frame screws to alu, and 5g on no immortal t and lighter props.

[@bennymack78]

@@TheRCAddict poop... I already have ufl, aluminum screws, and no immortal t. Motors are about the only thing I have left.

[@tehllama42]

Run this with the side strake/rudder/brace things... unless you're talking about going full top speed

[@watcanw8357]

would the 4 in 1 40amp ESC be able to handle the T-motor F-60pro IV? thanks for the video.

[@TheRCAddict]

I haven’t had any current issues yet

[@watcanw8357]

@@TheRCAddict Thanks

[@ThaReilDeal]

Are you going to be selling your bnf threw tiny LEDS again?

[@TheRCAddict]

It’s possible if there’s enough interest. Not sure though. It’s hard to justify the time while I’m at school, as no one wants to pay for the build cost fairly haha

[@sebpv2806]

Do you have a parts list of what stuff you used so newbies like me can „copy“ it and buy those exact parts ? :-)

[@TheRCAddict]

It’s all in the description as walls

[@sebpv2806]

@@TheRCAddict thanks.somehow i couldnt see it on my mobile phone. will check it on my pc

[@michaelo9071]

If I fly 4s can I use the 2750kv or will that be too hard on the esc?

[@TheRCAddict]

Will be fine

[@timothyodonnell9490]

power to weight ratio of this build (with battery) is over 14:1, that's nuts. Awesome build.

[@brknpropfpv3899]

Thanks for the video, good luck this year! 😎🎮🤙🏻stay up

[@asian_raisin]

a couple years ago I dunked a 4" into a puddle and only killed one motor. I used clear nail polish.

[@tomterbeest7710]

Where can I buy this frame? Because it is sold out.

[@jeff4992]

You'll have to wait. No other shops atm

[@pippifpv]

You could just plug in a USB cable, then it is very difficult to get the conformal coating inside the plug

[@TheRCAddict]

You can do that yeah, I've never gotta any inside by just paying attention where I'm brushing haha

[@nyx574]

Can you please tell me where you get the 50V 1000 caps from?

[@TheRCAddict]

It comes with the esc

[@larealverdad2144]

Amazing built.

[@krishmehta6439]

Is it possible to find this frame in stock?

[@TheRCAddict]

It’s sold out currently, just have to wait. China’s pretty much shut down

[@saulfpv3382]

Were can I get them stack bolts ?

[@lisandrobtt3153]

for 4S which stack 20x20 do you recommend?

[@TheRCAddict]

Pretty much anything will do just fine. If I flew 4s I'd still use this one.

[@exactofpv1744]

Nice build

[@wrx6622]

Can we use any FPV Googles ?

[@ValFPV]

Yep, any analog 5.8ghz goggles :)

[@markcloudchaser874]

Could you not build 1 of these for me and just the transmitter, and I would gladly pay you for it and you service and time. Then eventually I would end up getting some fatsharks. Excellent video. I don't know how you can fly it line of sight that fast..lol ps I watched your last video of this on the Tattoo. Absolutely crazy fast..but so cool

[@TheRCAddict]

Unfortunately I don't have a ton of time now with school and I don't have extra parts due to corona and me breaking them racing lol

[@markcloudchaser874]

@@TheRCAddict no problem brother. It was worth a go. I do have 1 question, if I buy a Jumper T18 pro will that bind to any quad? Thanks 👊💯

[@AlexCopter33]

I see two very strange mistakes for professional racer: 1. the purpose of using conformal coating before soldering :) 2. huge capacitor is not mounted to anything: one leg will break and all your ESC and probably FC will burned out.

[@TheRCAddict]

Why would I not coat before I solder, once I add the VTX and RX I won't be able to reach where I need to. The capacitor is not huge, it's smaller than most use, and it's pretty protected in the back and I've never broken one off like this.

[@Heiple2007]

Go back to build school, non of these things are "strange" or a "mistake" at all. Due to being able to reach the coating to all surfaces desired, that is why prior use. Not huge at all this cap, legs work this weight just fine.

[@AlexCopter33]

@@Heiple2007 sounds funny to me :) Seems you have no bad experience yet with these issues :) fly safe, bro !

[@MrVS-eh9uv]

V max how many mph

[@TheRCAddict]

Probably 120

[@angelfpv4825]

finally!!! waiting for this video for a while hahaha