Here is a list of all the components I bought for this quad:
- HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter
- Naza M V2 with GPS
- SunnySky v3508 580KV
- ZTW Spider 30A OPTO ESC w/ SimonK
- Distribution Board w/ BEC
- Distribution Board
for LED lights
- Vibration Dampers
- LED lights
- 13x5.5 T- Style CF Props
- Quick Release Prop Adapters
- 3D Printed Antenna Mount
After taking the top plate off the quad I plan to place the ESC and Distribution Board as shown below.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/01.jpg)
Here is a close up shot of the Distribution Board with BEC.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/02.jpg)
There are the SunnySky v3508 580KV motors I will be using. I wanted to use the 4s lipos I have already so that is why I am using the 580KV motors. For better efficiency I would have gone with SunnySky V3508-29 KV380 motor instead, but I did not want to buy all new batteries.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/03.jpg)
I will use this second Distribution Board for all the auxiliary items and LED. Basically anything that needs 12v I would take the power from here. Since I am planning to use a 4s lipo 16.8v is too much voltage for any accessory.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/04.jpg)
There are vibration damper that I will use to sandwich the 2 Distribution Board together.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/05.jpg)
I plan to mount the IMU to the top for the Distribution Board so that is why I am using the vibration dampers between the two boards. I hope this will help soak up any unwanted vibrations from the motors.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/06.jpg)
Here is a top view of the Distribution Board mount to the frame.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/08.jpg)
The motors are mounted and ready to install.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/10.jpg)
Waterproof LED light![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/11.jpg)
A small strip of LED lights with JST connectors.![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/12.jpg)
Here I used heat shrink to hold the LED strip along the arm.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/13.jpg)
It looks like a mess but this is how it looks with everything placed in position.![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/14.jpg)
The frame is back together with everything hooked up.![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/15.jpg)
The LED lights does not stick too well, so the cleanest way to hold the LED lights is to use clear heat shrink around it.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/16.jpg)
These are self tightening prop adapters that I make the install and removal of the propeller really quick. But the quality of these adapter are so bad that I never got further than taking the pictures you see here. The problems I was having is that I cannot tighten the adapters enough because the thread is so shallow that it would slip.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/21.jpg)
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/22.jpg)
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/23.jpg)
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/24.jpg)
Here is the quad with 13' props in the closed position.![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/25.jpg)
And here is the quad with the arms extended. I think I could possible fit 15" props if I really wanted to.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/26.jpg)
The antenna mount is a simple but very cool looking 3D printed mount. I bought this from a guy on RCGroups.
![HJ-H4 Reptile Quadcopter - The Build Part 1 - Naza M v2](images/hjh4/build01/27.jpg)
Originally I was planning to use a Naza v2 with this frame but I am not sure what happen but it was not flying the way I like it. It did not seem very stable during my initial tests. More update coming soon... |