FPV Drone Budget Build Full Tutorial - Part 1 - Assembly

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It's time to update my FPV Drone Budget Build. This isn't the cheapest FPV quadcopter you can build. But I believe it's the best value for money. And I've partnered with GetFPV to help make sure that you can buy all the parts you need in one easy kit.
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Beginner solder tutorial -
More in-depth tutorial in classic 60's style (but still 100% relevant) -
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Purchase this drone build kit at GetFPV:
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Tools used in this build include:
- Ethix Tool Case includes hex drivers, wire cutter & stripper, prop wrench, and other essentials.
- Sequre portable soldering iron punches way above its weight at around $35
- Aouye bench-top soldering iron. Better ergonomics than Sequre and plugs directly into the wall, but not portable.
- Kester rosin-core leaded solder
- Kester flux pen
- Smoke Stopper
- Innova 3320 multimeter
- Hakko CHP-170 flush-cutter
- Blue-tack mounting putty
- Briggs Precision Kelley forceps
- Cross-lock tweezers
- 3M Super 35 electrical tape
- 3M 4011 extreme mounting tape
- Kapton tape
- Heat shrink assortment
- Blue thread locker
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0:00 - Introduction
2:46 - Assemble the frame base plate
7:18 - Install motors
10:26 - Solder main battery wires to ESC
17:54 - Solder capacitor to battery pads
21:51 - Solder motor wires to ESC
28:29 - Solder XT60 connector to main battery wires
32:37 - Plug in FC to ESC and mount
35:34 - Mount vTX
37:27 - Wire up camera
41:33 - Wire up vTX
45:17 - Wire up receiver
50:25 - Smoke check