S500 Quadcopter Frame Guided Assembly | Pixhawk 4 + S500 Drone Build Tutorial | Part 2

[@anujregmi4582]

something i wanted and there is no where else in internet is what you have my friend you are a gem

[@AlexFache]

Thanks so much! I struggled a lot with this build and understanding the documentation. I knew I couldn't be the only one. I'm glad I've been able to help out so many others.

[@bugrahankutlu1450]

This is the perfect explanation and example of clear work. Thank you

[@musicfilter8751]

You are teaching so smoothly..

[@mitchellfallentine5581]

Thanks for making this clean and knowledgeable guide! :) great video

[@mohammedfawzikharroub8482]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@novisfpv]

hello, thank you for this wonderful tutorial . Q: How change motor spin direction without swapping motor wires?

[@yucenzhong9811]

very helpful video even for a different type of drone!

[@nikolas8741]

Amazing clean built well done!

[@MrDayinthepark]

I'm building a 4G drone with a similar frame. Using the frame power distribution board, I think fried my lipo. I may try with your power distribution board used here. My multimeter says my soldiers are good. Howdy, from Houston.

[@darren8857]

Could I use this frame for a rebuild of a typhoon q500 4k drone

[@SobakaBaskerviley]

Hi, can you please tell me which motors you use, the link is missing on the site? Thank you

[@jalpa9642]

I've completed my build of the same exact S500 frame, may I suggest on the Frame that you use Loctite Blue Thread Sealer..! Vibration will loosen screws over time. Also use on Motor Arms and Plates(top & bottom) and Mounting Motors..! I also noticed that your ESC's have 2 Signal wires: White=Signal, Black= Ground..! The black ground should have gone to the Black Power wire, twisted together because it is the ground for the Signal..! All Black wires need to go to a common ground connection.

[@AlexFache]

I have not had issues with screws coming loose but loctite is definitely something I'll be using on future quads just in case. From past experience I haven't had issues with the ESC not being grounded however you bring up a really important point and the ESC signal really should be grounded for a proper connection.

[@philparisi_]

For grounding the black signal wire, can we solder it to the same ground pad used for powering the ESC (i.e. thick black power wire and thin signal wire both on the GND plate)?? Thank you! Great video by the way Alex!

[@jalpa9642]

@@philparisi_ Any place on the Board that's a Common Ground Point is feasible, all ground's connect to a Common Ground Point and returned to the battery to complete the circuit...!

[@AlexFache]

@@philparisi_Yes all GND pads are internally connected.

[@knyaz_kosynkin1568]

Well done! 👍👍

[@thatguyblue4811]

What made you choose this frame over other ones?

[@heavenlypot]

Thanks!!

[@johnserrano2218]

I’m about to buy the S500 or X500. With your knowledge of the two what would you recommend and do you have a link that I can support you. Thank you.

[@angelleal3005]

In case of needing an extra port to power a companion computer ?

[@bahadrkutlu5092]

Can you give the name of which power distribution board you used? or sale link

[@AlexFache]

This is the Pixhawk 4 + GPS + the PM07 power distribution board: amzn.to/3yRhS5S

[@mikeloto21]

@@AlexFache Do you know if the same power distribution will work on a version 2.4.8 thank you 👍

[@bindurao3463]

Well done

[@shaikha.malzaabi7286]

Hello. Thank you for the video! I want to ask, how much payload can this drone lift? I want to use the same drone to lift a box so I'm not sure how much it can carry. Can you do a payload test video please?

[@tudoan567]

Hi, what is the net weight of this drone, please?

[@duanebowman9595]

What is the difference between Pixhawk 4 and the 2.4.8 model?

[@catherinekorhumel8365]

Hi, I am a big fan of your series, I am currently working on the same device as you but my motors are refusing to turn on, do you have any suggestions on how to fix that. I did not build the drone myself but I followed all of your calibration advice, not sure if there is a trick to getting it to work but I would love recommendations

[@AlexFache]

In what step of the process are you? Do you have a remote connected and can see it's stick values in QGroundControl in the remote page? Are you arming the quad/remote is bound?

[@nithiswaran1195]

Can i use this playlist for my pixhawk 2.4.8 fc anybody answer this as soon as possible

[@1997ujjwal]

Is it normal for the Power Management board to heat up? I am using a similar setup with Pixhawk 4, Power Management Board, and 11.1 V lipo battery.

[@AlexFache]

Maybe a little bit but if it's getting unbearably hot then check your wiring and look for any damage.

[@lijack5780]

I am thinking about building a 7 inch quad with a pixhawk4 mini, do I need to buy esc with bec or not? Also do I need a separate power manage board or can I use the pixhawk one? Great video btw!

[@AlexFache]

Using a bec is totally up to you however I do recommend it for it's simplicity in powering other components. The question you should ask yourself is how are you going to power your flight controller instead? If you are already getting a pixhawk with the power managment then you can use that since it integrates nicely with it. Otherwise you'll need to figure out how to connect your esc pwm inputs to the pixhawk

[@Pelicantaxidriver]

Does the Pixhawk 4 have GPS built in or do you need the additional GPS module? thanks!

[@AlexFache]

You need the additional gps module. Usually this comes with Pixhawk 4 kits but make sure to check the included parts.

[@Pelicantaxidriver]

@@AlexFache Great thanks! Just had to order one ;)

[@MrNams]

I have “Pixhawk 2.4.7 PX4”, when I go to “Mission Planner 1.3.74” then I see there are two option to Install Hardware 1) Install Firmware -It has all Firmware Named as “Copter…” When I select “Copter 4.0.5 Official” then It ask for Platform,Version and Firmware. 2) Install Firmware Legacy - It has all Firmware Named as “ArduCopter…” I am confused how to proceed to setup my “Pixhawk 2.4.7 PX4”. Please help.

[@AlexFache]

See my comment on Part 5. Thanks

[@Singh.7777]

👍👍👍👍💪

[@AlexFache]

💪

[@alexhope212009]

This video should feature a lot more flux.

[@sibujacob977]

The most important part where the direction of rotation of the 4 motors are not discussed !! very weird

[@bluecavemen]

he soldering is not something i would recommend. i would get a flat tip and solder it first then just heat the wire until it melt into it. because those pads arent always that easy to solder on to

[@AAR978]

Pixhawk 4 file send

[@AlexFache]

I'm not sure what you mean. If you offer some clarification I'd be glad to help out.

[@tfw_upp7146]

Did you have to saulder the esc or it came like that

[@AlexFache]

Which part specifically? The only soldering I had to do was from the ESCs to the PMB. On the other end of my ESCs they attached to my motors using existing bullet connectors.

[@mehershrishtinigam5449]

bro could hv just used zipties like the rest of us noobs !!

[@DRSaiNi-zh7ki]

Hi I am from India, language problem Please upload videos in Hindi