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Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by Btnewman, Oct 8, 2013.

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  1. Nov 25, 2013 at 7:38 AM
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  4. Nov 25, 2013 at 7:41 AM
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    FIFY
     
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  5. Nov 25, 2013 at 7:42 AM
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  6. Nov 25, 2013 at 7:47 AM
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    strap a gun to it and shoot back :stirthepot:
     
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  7. Nov 25, 2013 at 7:48 AM
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    been there done that... well the strapping of weapons on at least

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  8. Nov 25, 2013 at 7:51 AM
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    that reminds me... I'm selling my barely used Spektrum dx8 if anyone is interested... $200 bucks :)

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  9. Nov 25, 2013 at 7:54 AM
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    i'll have to think about that one. buying a diamond very soon, so that takes priority, but i've gotten comfortable enough/enough practice with the phantom that i'm outflying the stock transmitter (from a range standpoint). it'd be interesting trying to figure out how to hook up all of the DJI features to that thing........
     
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  10. Nov 25, 2013 at 8:30 AM
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    I've read of guys swapping out with the stock gear for spektrum gear... you'd also need a spektrum receiver but as far as I know the conversion is well within your skillset
     
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  11. Nov 25, 2013 at 8:33 AM
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    i've seen a lot of videos with guys flying phantoms with aftermarket tx/rx, i just haven't researched how to hook everything up. the two sticks would be easy i'm sure. it's getting the two toggle switches on the factory setup that control the flight modes to work properly.....
     
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  12. Nov 25, 2013 at 9:16 AM
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  13. Nov 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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    I'm having sooooo much fun with my MXQ. Getting better all the time although it's still difficult. How much does it cost to build your own, which would be capable of carrying at least a GoPro and gimble? Ballpark figure? You think a DIY would be better than a Phantom?
     
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  14. Nov 25, 2013 at 11:19 AM
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    asuming the same principals catty over from the RCs with wheels side of the hobby (or most hobbies for that matter), building your own has the potential to be much better, but rarely will cost the same or less than a RTF.
     
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  15. Nov 25, 2013 at 12:21 PM
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    Ding ding ding
     
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  16. Nov 25, 2013 at 12:56 PM
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    Hm. Not necessarily the body, motors and blades, but the electronics, eh? Is that the main $$ expenditure?

    EDIT: So, Colin, would you have built your own rather than bought the Phantom, assuming money was no option?
     
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  17. Nov 25, 2013 at 1:01 PM
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    if i get another one down the road, whether it be another quad, or a hex, or octo, i'll probably build it. but being my first serious one, i'm glad i got a ready to fly one as my start into the multirotor area of the RC hobby. technically, it was my second one, but i don't count the little 1sq. it's the highest quality mini one i've seen, but it's not much more than a toy for rainy/windy days.
     
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  18. Nov 25, 2013 at 1:34 PM
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    tossed the phantom up in the air real quick over the weekend diuring a short break from wheeling just to show mark and his roommate how it worked, and set the gopro to take pictures every few seconds. first time i've used it for anything other than video, and i am happy with the result. you can see the nose of the awe-inspiring torspd turbo truck sticking out of the garage.

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Nov 25, 2013 at 6:04 PM
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    Custom body work/damage ARB rear locker Bumpers Shocks Other parts Tires and Rims Air tank fully plumbed into truck "Golf ball mod"
    Finally did a little fpv flying! I am hooked on it! Picking up a wide angle lens for the camera soon. And when I get a way to record the video I will toss a vid or so up.
    Weight without battery is 28.7 grams.. camera is only 3.9 grams.

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    Hide it under the keyboard. Your credit card will never find its way out from there...
     
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