thank you Joshua, I am a disabled veteran just getting into the FPV community and working on my first build. I have tremors in my hands which makes it difficult to solder but thanks to your techniques on the build videos, I’ve been able to build my first quad. I am working to get other veterans into the hobby and hopefully build a small community here in South Florida. Thanks again for all that you do!! I am saving my shekels to purchase your kit!!
I’ve rebuilt this quad 3 times. Apart from other builds I’ve done as this was my first. The first FC stopped powering on. The second FC, OSD chip died and then the ESC just fried one day while practicing rolls. On my final rebuild I realized how great this kit is. Every part picked out for it was very thoughtful and easy to build. Even down to what rubber mounts come with the FC and ESC. I’ll chalk up the first 2 builds to lack of experience or just bad luck / components. It’s 2022. If you want to build I’d still recommend this even tho RDQ has Nazgul5 on sale for $200 and it’s an awesome quad which is buy if I didn’t have this. Here’s a tip for you. Build this. And keep building and replacing parts as you crash. You’ll be a pro from using and reusing the same quad.
So since this is out of stock and i have no clue how much it was. what would you recommend i get now? I starting from zero btw. I have some toy drones but they are wack. thank you!
So glad we could partner with you on this project Joshua! You do an amazing job of teaching our FPV community, and we are so excited to bring this bundle to the masses along with your help.
I've built half a dozen quads at this point and can build one without guidance if you woke me up from my sleep and handed me one. And yet, here I am watching the whole thing :) Bardwell is the Bob Ross of building quads lol
Love people who explain without all the film flam. Straight to the point, lots of little nuances and tips. Just building my first drone and this guy has really helped, so thanks man!
At 25:05 you said: “all the 16 motor wires” according to my math 3x4=12. Hahaha, sorry, my OCD kicked in. Love your videos and greetings from the Dominican Republic
Watching someone wire up stuff gets me all nostalgic when I use to do that as an EE. For those that are curious (at 51:52) Capacitors act as a short until they are charged then they act as an open. Opposite is true for inductors. (opposite sides of the impedance graph and all). Then the cap beeps in one direction and not the other as it's a polarized cap. You can get a better depiction of what is going on if you measure actual resistance and not just measure for a short. You can see the resistance actually rising from nothing to something.
I have been doing this hobby for a few years now and am wanting to build a drone for the first time. This kit is a dream come true. I have always wanted to make a drone. And I am watching this series in preparation so that I am not going in blind
For those who use a thread locker compound, this can give the impression that a screw is tight when it may not be tightly fastening the part. Everything stretches or compresses a tiny bit after use and a "loose" screw that actually seems tight (because it is locked in) can allow a slight vibration to exist in the motor mount.
Joshua it may have been said, but when you get the power wire soldered, then when you put the zip tie on the capacitor, then solder the capacitor leads to the pad. The zip tie hold everything in place while you solder the capacitor to each side. I tack the power leads then zip tie the capacitor and then finish up each side really nice.
Joshua. I'm an Avionics Tech with 30 years of experience. I've been watching your vids for a long time now, and I can Definitely say that your soldering technique has improved over time. Although your Temps are still higher than necessary, lol..... Love your videos!...Keep up the good work. BTW, I built and am still flying your last Budget Build. I learned a lot from that Build Series. Thanks!
Thank you, Joshua. I'm an old "RC'er" cars and Heli's back in the '90s and early 2000s. I just happened to stumble across FPV drones, and have been intrigued over the last 4 or 5 days. There are a few others here that also have some decent budget builts, but I appreciate your attention to detail and willingness to explain. Honestly, I think most people could takle these builds. I'm going to buy your FPV kit and a few other goodies I need (still have some tools left from way back when). Looking forward to the build!
I just got my kit today and I am beyond excited!! Josh you are the best and thank you for this kit. I am super new to FPVing and I have learned so much from you. I really want to join a club or start one of my own. I have fallen in love with this hobby, literally! I have a DJI drone and I've been flying those type for years but there is no comparison to the freedom and excitement of FPV!! Thanks again for you guidance. Happy flying everyone!!
watched your video with the face to face with the young man and his dad. I thought it was GREAT!! Wish you would do more of it, being a begginner and stuck on the ground has not been fun. I would even pay to get the right help. Thanks for what you do.
Hi Joshua...If I could add a small hint for new builders......many times its easier to dab some flux paste onto a pad or dip wire ends into it, then melt some solder onto your tip and let the melted solder flow onto the pad or wire. I often lament the lack of three hands. Makes a very nice blob and tins wires like a champ. Banggood, Ali Express etc....'Mechanics' brand works nicely and is cheap.
Whelp, I just ordered this ! I’m a new pilot 45 days into this i swap motors esc’s vtx’s frame’s and arms already , yes 3 broken arms and 2 broken frames in that time frame :) might as well start building ! Thanks Jb for all you do! And your affiliate links :)
I was just having a nightmare cause I fell asleep with TH-cam on auto play, and Joshua bardwells voice was in the background of the nightmare as a beacon, half reminding me that it wasn’t real. I was in the nightmare taking a pee and somebody started chasing me so I ran away and when they caught me I woke up... crazy... absolutely crazy... thank you Joshua, your voice was like a kind of “this can’t be real, beacon” but it was so vivid.
Clicked the link and bought. Been wanting to build on this frame for awhile, now I have no excuse. Lol. Love the videos and love getfpv. Their customer service is top notch!! Thank you Joshua!!
13:00 My soldering tip for big pads like that: make sure you keep tip clean with brass wool. Tin the tip of the iron by melting some solder, then brass wool it again... Then melt a tiny bit of solder on the tip again: that tiny bit will help with heat conduction for heating that massive pad in the video: if you use a dirty dry tip it can take forever to heat your work, and is essential that the parts themselves are hot enough to melt the solder. PS they should do their boards with through-holes for the capacitor :P otherwise I reckon before you even attach the battery wire to the ESC, cut the pre-tin off the wire and expose some fresh wire, poke the legs through the wire strands close to the rubber before you re-tin the wire, then solder to pad. Looks a bit risky for a cold join to do in two steps
This is an excellent demonstration of soldering with awesome visuals and no-nonsense explanation to match. So many great quick tips throughout. You sir, are a soldering expert.
@@josefdahari at first acro was an only outside type of flight. Now i only fly it inside or outside! Definitely dont let it hold you back but its essential in the long run.
Hoi Joshua! I did it! At least on the bench. With Ghost! It even moves left and right with Yaw just by inertia (no props). Now.. flying it, will be a different problem, it is my first mini-quad. But I am definitely happy and thinking to buy a second one just for the fun of building it! Thanks a lot! ok, I skipped telemetry and smart audio as I was looking forward to see if it was actually working. Considering that the last time I was soldering was about 35 years ago, my pads do not look too nice but it works! Thanks again.
36:37 hahahahah that face! when he knows he messed up thank you for being so real and authentic man it's real easy to stay engaged and learn more! Keep going!!
I just got mine delivered today and really looking forward to building this! Thank you so much Joshua for putting this together as I had no idea where to start! I personally have a few DJI products but I wanted to get into FPV and this was perfect!
Watched a couple of your videos and then went to GetFPV and bought the kit. Can’t wait to get my package delivered and get start on my build. This is my 2nd one, after the Tyro 119. Thanks for all your help JB.
Thanks Joshua. I bought the kit last week. My first drone. Still waiting for the goggles. Did my first tame flights without the goggles today. Worked great. Thanks again for the video series. All I have left to figure out other than flying with goggles is how to get battery data to show up on my TX16S. I'll get there.
So excited to scoop up one of these today. I've been looking at the Phreakstyle but couldn't decide on a setup, and this would be my first build too! The timing is PERFECT! Thanks GetFpv, Xilo and Josh for this dope kit!
This was very well done! Personally, I'm convinced powering your FPV camera from the VTX is a better way to go, you're getting the filtration from the FC, and filtration from the VTX, as well.
I bought, built and am flying this quad. First 5" but I practiced a bit on an Inductrix and various sims. Having a blast getting into this new hobby. I went with the 4S battery option and didn't initially install the capacitor. I noticed that WHEN I crashed, I often lost video and sometimes the ESC would die. I would need to unplug and replug the battery on the quad and all was good. This weekend I added the capacitor and that has resolved those issues. Still crashing though ;-)
Perhaps I should make a series of how - to - solder videos. I started soldering CB Radio equipment in the mid 90' s when I was still in high school. One helpful tip. DO NOT scrape the solder off of the tip with metal or sandpaper. It will damage the tip and expose the copper under the finish. Use a wet sponge instead. Simply wet it and ring it out. You can drag the hot tip accros the soft side (Not the green pan scrubber) and after a few seconds it will get hot again.
You do the best build tutorials. Sweet kit at a reasonable price. Great value. This is a build video I'll share with my son in law who is interested in building his first 5" Thanks Joshua, happy flying. 🤓
Nice built. Nice kit. I've not been flying for a while. I watch your videos to kinda keep up with the rapid advances. Keep doing the good job, your doing.
I love watching and you are highly entertaining and I learn something every time. A quick hint that might help some with the capacitor install. If you install the capacitor first then the battery leads you can reflow the entire pad and the capacitor will stay put because the other lead will hold it in place. So for those who are not as good at soldering installing the capacitor first will make you not have to be as good as Joshua.
I'm new to flying drones and I'm going all out to learn and build one for me and my son, your very popular from alot of videos I've seen so I have followed you and will be watching all your videos, I'm glad you try to be very detailed on your videos because I literally dont know anything about drones. I will also become a patron! to show my support for you taking the time to make these videos. I have so many questions but I'm sure you have answered most of them in one of your many videos so let me get to watching.......
Truly excellent video. I especially thank you for using the words 'quad' and 'quadcopter' (rather than the 'D' word). I started flying quads a little over 10 years ago after learning on smaller helis up to 450 size and hate that word. Just an old curmudgeon.
14:01 sooooo true. ive ruined FCs messing around too much with pads. If u ruin or brick one though u really should practice on it a ton. u will learn the limits of pads
quick tip: if you use threadlocker and it wont come loose, use an old soldering tip to heat up the screw to release the threadlocker. Even works on RED threadlock.
Been flying this since it came out still goes strong and im really happy with it its an amazing quad and deal.. trust me on saying this is durable i been crashing alot just stockpile some props and you good to go
So glad you made this video! Been wanting to do a home build but haven't had the guts ( I'm not a really tech savvy guy) because of worrying I'd screw it up! But your video makes that not so much of a big deal....
Just picked up one of these kits. I hope it's not dated, but I'm ok if it is. This is a first build for me. Still waiting for soldering iron to arrive (in 2 days), but I got started. Looking forward to this. I have a Mini 2 that I've flown a few times, but recently crashed it. I'll still get some use out of it, but I'm very much looking forward to getting this in the air.
Take apart old or junk electronics old cell phones or what ever 99 present of the time there are a hole bunch of open unused solder pads all shapes and sizes round up scrap wire in different sizes and there you go that is how I learned.
-Not to be that guy, but while leaded solder flows much better it is always a good idea to at least keep a window open when soldering. A budget fume extractor (static pressure pc fan with a charcoal filter should suffice) is even better. When using leaded solder some lead will end up in the smoke, which you should try to avoid inhaling.- Some flux has rosin in it, which you shouldn't inhale. Prolonged exposure to that stuff can lead to health problems. Stay safe!
The vaporization temperature of lead is far higher than the temperatures used for soldering. It's not a good idea to breathe solder fumes because they do contain harmful chemicals from the flux. But that is true whether you're using leaded solder or not.
@@JoshuaBardwell I stand corrected! I guess the information I got from my apprenticeship is outdated, but thats okay, I guess i learnt something today :P
Damn....just bought my first quad, a phreakstyle frame and have just started the build....if only I had waited another week I could have just picked up this kit. At least I'll have help with the build now...lol.
9:33 Quick Tip: If ever you use RED accidently and need to free it, use an "old" soldering iron tip to heat up the screw releasing the red locktite.. Place the HOT soldering iron tip into the hex at the top of the screw, give it a min and itll release .
joshua really out here talkin bout radio shack like they still exist! lol (also i have like 150$ radio shack soldering station. SO DONT GO AROUND SAYING THEY ALL SUCK! this is not a flex)
Only other thing that I find necessary is some sort of motor wire protection on the arms. I usually use normal heat shrink to protect from prop strikes but there are many other options out there now..
Great kit. Love your videos. Went to school of hard knocks on my Frankenstein build before this. Capacitor gets in the way of the VTX. Might be better to solder to the XT60 connector. Or...solder after VTX is soldered.
thank you Joshua, I am a disabled veteran just getting into the FPV community and working on my first build. I have tremors in my hands which makes it difficult to solder but thanks to your techniques on the build videos, I’ve been able to build my first quad. I am working to get other veterans into the hobby and hopefully build a small community here in South Florida. Thanks again for all that you do!! I am saving my shekels to purchase your kit!!
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Amazing sir! I hope this hobby brings you lots of joy.
I’ve rebuilt this quad 3 times. Apart from other builds I’ve done as this was my first. The first FC stopped powering on. The second FC, OSD chip died and then the ESC just fried one day while practicing rolls. On my final rebuild I realized how great this kit is. Every part picked out for it was very thoughtful and easy to build. Even down to what rubber mounts come with the FC and ESC. I’ll chalk up the first 2 builds to lack of experience or just bad luck / components. It’s 2022. If you want to build I’d still recommend this even tho RDQ has Nazgul5 on sale for $200 and it’s an awesome quad which is buy if I didn’t have this. Here’s a tip for you. Build this. And keep building and replacing parts as you crash. You’ll be a pro from using and reusing the same quad.
So since this is out of stock and i have no clue how much it was. what would you recommend i get now? I starting from zero btw. I have some toy drones but they are wack. thank you!
So glad we could partner with you on this project Joshua! You do an amazing job of teaching our FPV community, and we are so excited to bring this bundle to the masses along with your help.
Can you guys do a give away
Would Love to see you guys opening a shop in EU or cooperate whit other shops in EU so we also could buy this kit.
@@Sumeragy1 So true, we need that kit in Europe cause it just gets ridiculous expensive self importing such items.
I agree, EU needs love!
You guys can ship this to EU?
I've built half a dozen quads at this point and can build one without guidance if you woke me up from my sleep and handed me one. And yet, here I am watching the whole thing :)
Bardwell is the Bob Ross of building quads lol
I let these long videos just play in the background lol sets the mood for bench work realllll nicely
i'm not even messing with quads rn and i'm watching, lol
He does build happy little quads!
Love people who explain without all the film flam. Straight to the point, lots of little nuances and tips. Just building my first drone and this guy has really helped, so thanks man!
WATCH THIS VIDEO BEFORE YOU START BUILDING or you can fry your camera. th-cam.com/video/Jk3Z2JJ94Tk/w-d-xo.html
Love itt!! Thank you for your contriburions our* fpvLord 👽😜💞
You can already find the full series on GetFPV.
Is it proprietary to GetFPV.. or will BG have it too? 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇦 mail is closed
it is already released when you go to getfpv ;)
At 25:05 you said: “all the 16 motor wires” according to my math 3x4=12. Hahaha, sorry, my OCD kicked in. Love your videos and greetings from the Dominican Republic
Watching someone wire up stuff gets me all nostalgic when I use to do that as an EE.
For those that are curious (at 51:52) Capacitors act as a short until they are charged then they act as an open. Opposite is true for inductors. (opposite sides of the impedance graph and all).
Then the cap beeps in one direction and not the other as it's a polarized cap. You can get a better depiction of what is going on if you measure actual resistance and not just measure for a short. You can see the resistance actually rising from nothing to something.
Great comment man. All these little tit bits really help us newbs
I have been doing this hobby for a few years now and am wanting to build a drone for the first time. This kit is a dream come true. I have always wanted to make a drone. And I am watching this series in preparation so that I am not going in blind
Josh I love your humor throughout this and all videos you make.
This has the be the 10th time I'm watching this, taking my time with my first build, thanks for the step by step build video
This is my20th
@@peachyluvs-r5z lol
Right there with ya bud
For those who use a thread locker compound, this can give the impression that a screw is tight when it may not be tightly fastening the part. Everything stretches or compresses a tiny bit after use and a "loose" screw that actually seems tight (because it is locked in) can allow a slight vibration to exist in the motor mount.
Joshua it may have been said, but when you get the power wire soldered, then when you put the zip tie on the capacitor, then solder the capacitor leads to the pad. The zip tie hold everything in place while you solder the capacitor to each side.
I tack the power leads then zip tie the capacitor and then finish up each side really nice.
Joshua. I'm an Avionics Tech with 30 years of experience. I've been watching your vids for a long time now, and I can Definitely say that your soldering technique has improved over time. Although your Temps are still higher than necessary, lol..... Love your videos!...Keep up the good work. BTW, I built and am still flying your last Budget Build. I learned a lot from that Build Series. Thanks!
Thank you, Joshua. I'm an old "RC'er" cars and Heli's back in the '90s and early 2000s. I just happened to stumble across FPV drones, and have been intrigued over the last 4 or 5 days. There are a few others here that also have some decent budget builts, but I appreciate your attention to detail and willingness to explain. Honestly, I think most people could takle these builds. I'm going to buy your FPV kit and a few other goodies I need (still have some tools left from way back when). Looking forward to the build!
Seriously love this guy! I watch all his videos over and over because he's very INFORMATIONAL
I just got my kit today and I am beyond excited!! Josh you are the best and thank you for this kit. I am super new to FPVing and I have learned so much from you. I really want to join a club or start one of my own. I have fallen in love with this hobby, literally! I have a DJI drone and I've been flying those type for years but there is no comparison to the freedom and excitement of FPV!! Thanks again for you guidance. Happy flying everyone!!
the first drone builder ever to use flux for preparing the pads . you made my day sir !
watched your video with the face to face with the young man and his dad. I thought it was GREAT!! Wish you would do more of it, being a begginner and stuck on the ground has not been fun. I would even pay to get the right help.
Thanks for what you do.
I think I've watched this entire series three or four times now. I can't wait to buy this kit And re watch it while putting it together.
Ikr
Literally same, it gets delivered like tomorrow... gonna watch it for the 6th time probably 😂
I just got my kit. Watching it about 3 times before I start 😄
Same but I watched it at least 7 time and going to buy it this week
Hi Joshua...If I could add a small hint for new builders......many times its easier to dab some flux paste onto a pad or dip wire ends into it, then melt some solder onto your tip and let the melted solder flow onto the pad or wire. I often lament the lack of three hands. Makes a very nice blob and tins wires like a champ. Banggood, Ali Express etc....'Mechanics' brand works nicely and is cheap.
Whelp, I just ordered this ! I’m a new pilot 45 days into this i swap motors esc’s vtx’s frame’s and arms already , yes 3 broken arms and 2 broken frames in that time frame :) might as well start building ! Thanks Jb for all you do! And your affiliate links :)
''Touch with a little, umh..Authority'' that shit had me DEAD. You're the best Joshua hahaha
I was just having a nightmare cause I fell asleep with TH-cam on auto play, and Joshua bardwells voice was in the background of the nightmare as a beacon, half reminding me that it wasn’t real. I was in the nightmare taking a pee and somebody started chasing me so I ran away and when they caught me I woke up... crazy... absolutely crazy... thank you Joshua, your voice was like a kind of “this can’t be real, beacon” but it was so vivid.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
i had that with a Tom Waits video :)
35:47 go to that moment in this video, will not regret.
got eem!
HA
LMAO!
35:48 ROFL Im gonna isolate that and make it my ring tone...
brilliant
Clicked the link and bought. Been wanting to build on this frame for awhile, now I have no excuse. Lol. Love the videos and love getfpv. Their customer service is top notch!! Thank you Joshua!!
13:00 My soldering tip for big pads like that: make sure you keep tip clean with brass wool. Tin the tip of the iron by melting some solder, then brass wool it again... Then melt a tiny bit of solder on the tip again: that tiny bit will help with heat conduction for heating that massive pad in the video: if you use a dirty dry tip it can take forever to heat your work, and is essential that the parts themselves are hot enough to melt the solder. PS they should do their boards with through-holes for the capacitor :P otherwise I reckon before you even attach the battery wire to the ESC, cut the pre-tin off the wire and expose some fresh wire, poke the legs through the wire strands close to the rubber before you re-tin the wire, then solder to pad. Looks a bit risky for a cold join to do in two steps
Just plugged my battery in and it works. Was worried about my soldering but now I'm excited!
You are the Bob Ross of quadcopters. I love it.
You don’t do your job well while somebody’s crushing you is the next best analogy.
This is an excellent demonstration of soldering with awesome visuals and no-nonsense explanation to match. So many great quick tips throughout. You sir, are a soldering expert.
3:20 "this is an arm you've got 4 of these"
What are you some kind of Alien?
Can't believe I've never set the iron down on the table and handled the wire and the solder before... Great tip, thanks.
Just purchased this set as my first upgrade from a tinyhawk thanks so much for the great tutorials as always 👌🐴
I'm thinking of doing the same once I actually. Learn acro
@@josefdahari at first acro was an only outside type of flight. Now i only fly it inside or outside! Definitely dont let it hold you back but its essential in the long run.
@@zubby94 yeah I've been practicing outside. It's Def not as intimidating as I thought but a little of a learning curve
Hoi Joshua! I did it! At least on the bench. With Ghost! It even moves left and right with Yaw just by inertia (no props). Now.. flying it, will be a different problem, it is my first mini-quad. But I am definitely happy and thinking to buy a second one just for the fun of building it! Thanks a lot! ok, I skipped telemetry and smart audio as I was looking forward to see if it was actually working. Considering that the last time I was soldering was about 35 years ago, my pads do not look too nice but it works! Thanks again.
36:37 hahahahah that face! when he knows he messed up
thank you for being so real and authentic man it's real easy to stay engaged and learn more! Keep going!!
I just got mine delivered today and really looking forward to building this! Thank you so much Joshua for putting this together as I had no idea where to start! I personally have a few DJI products but I wanted to get into FPV and this was perfect!
Watched a couple of your videos and then went to GetFPV and bought the kit. Can’t wait to get my package delivered and get start on my build. This is my 2nd one, after the Tyro 119. Thanks for all your help JB.
Thanks Joshua. I bought the kit last week. My first drone. Still waiting for the goggles. Did my first tame flights without the goggles today. Worked great. Thanks again for the video series. All I have left to figure out other than flying with goggles is how to get battery data to show up on my TX16S. I'll get there.
Nice analogy... flux makes such a big difference
Kit arrived yesterday. I'm 63 starting a new hobby. Why not. Looking forward to my first crash.
Great Video Joshua! I love all your videos!
So excited to scoop up one of these today. I've been looking at the Phreakstyle but couldn't decide on a setup, and this would be my first build too! The timing is PERFECT! Thanks GetFpv, Xilo and Josh for this dope kit!
Ooh I clicked on this fast I’m definitely in need of some building skills. Keep it up bardwell 👏
This was very well done! Personally, I'm convinced powering your FPV camera from the VTX is a better way to go, you're getting the filtration from the FC, and filtration from the VTX, as well.
I just pulled the trigger on this kit as a father/son project. We look forward to it.
I bought, built and am flying this quad. First 5" but I practiced a bit on an Inductrix and various sims. Having a blast getting into this new hobby. I went with the 4S battery option and didn't initially install the capacitor. I noticed that WHEN I crashed, I often lost video and sometimes the ESC would die. I would need to unplug and replug the battery on the quad and all was good. This weekend I added the capacitor and that has resolved those issues. Still crashing though ;-)
Perhaps I should make a series of how - to - solder videos.
I started soldering CB Radio equipment in the mid 90' s when I was still in high school.
One helpful tip.
DO NOT scrape the solder off of the tip with metal or sandpaper. It will damage the tip and expose the copper under the finish.
Use a wet sponge instead.
Simply wet it and ring it out.
You can drag the hot tip accros the soft side (Not the green pan scrubber) and after a few seconds it will get hot again.
I bought this last night as my fist quad. I’ve been looking for awhile and this seems perfects. Can’t wait to get this bad boy and build him up.
You do the best build tutorials. Sweet kit at a reasonable price. Great value. This is a build video I'll share with my son in law who is interested in building his first 5"
Thanks Joshua, happy flying. 🤓
Nice built.
Nice kit.
I've not been flying for a while.
I watch your videos to kinda keep up with the rapid advances.
Keep doing the good job, your doing.
Already built my kwad, but this is like watching bob Ross appreciate you JB.
i dunno man but i always feel satisfied watchin good solder jobs.
That was a great video! Great Pace, description, and camera views. Thanks man.
I love watching and you are highly entertaining and I learn something every time. A quick hint that might help some with the capacitor install. If you install the capacitor first then the battery leads you can reflow the entire pad and the capacitor will stay put because the other lead will hold it in place. So for those who are not as good at soldering installing the capacitor first will make you not have to be as good as Joshua.
I would put a big piece of shrink wrap around the capacitor and battery wires for some added protection and mechanical stability.
I'm new to flying drones and I'm going all out to learn and build one for me and my son, your very popular from alot of videos I've seen so I have followed you and will be watching all your videos, I'm glad you try to be very detailed on your videos because I literally dont know anything about drones. I will also become a patron! to show my support for you taking the time to make these videos. I have so many questions but I'm sure you have answered most of them in one of your many videos so let me get to watching.......
Small tip for learning to solder. Take an old electronic device that you dont use apart and experiment with soldering stuff on that circuit board :)
I always like a 4 in 1 esc with such a clean look it just looks so nice
Truly excellent video. I especially thank you for using the words 'quad' and 'quadcopter' (rather than the 'D' word). I started flying quads a little over 10 years ago after learning on smaller helis up to 450 size and hate that word. Just an old curmudgeon.
I just ordered this Kit. I can't Wait to put it all together. Before the winter comes in here in Canada. Will be my first one.
11:10 I built my first drone with a $5 soldering iron from Walmart. Don’t cheap out on a soldering iron guys, it’s not worth it lol
14:01 sooooo true. ive ruined FCs messing around too much with pads. If u ruin or brick one though u really should practice on it a ton. u will learn the limits of pads
Why is getfpv's ad bot so sarcastic "oh I guess you dont like discounts " 😂😂😂
quick tip: if you use threadlocker and it wont come loose, use an old soldering tip to heat up the screw to release the threadlocker. Even works on RED threadlock.
just built this great guide. easy build. they do ship it with a different camera and the extra wires for the vtx now.
Been flying this since it came out still goes strong and im really happy with it its an amazing quad and deal.. trust me on saying this is durable i been crashing alot just stockpile some props and you good to go
So glad you made this video! Been wanting to do a home build but haven't had the guts ( I'm not a really tech savvy guy) because of worrying I'd screw it up! But your video makes that not so much of a big deal....
Can we admire how graceful his hands move slow calculated
Was just starting to put together my parts list today, saw this and gobbled it up right away. Damn I'm excited!
32:20 so satisfying (camera angle)
Just picked up one of these kits. I hope it's not dated, but I'm ok if it is. This is a first build for me. Still waiting for soldering iron to arrive (in 2 days), but I got started. Looking forward to this. I have a Mini 2 that I've flown a few times, but recently crashed it. I'll still get some use out of it, but I'm very much looking forward to getting this in the air.
And yet, here I am watching the whole thing :)
Bardwell is the Bob Ross of building quads lol
Thanks Joshua - I ordered your Build Bundle tonight , look forward to my 1st build - Love your videos - very helpful
Take apart old or junk electronics old cell phones or what ever 99 present of the time there are a hole bunch of open unused solder pads all shapes and sizes round up scrap wire in different sizes and there you go that is how I learned.
-Not to be that guy, but while leaded solder flows much better it is always a good idea to at least keep a window open when soldering. A budget fume extractor (static pressure pc fan with a charcoal filter should suffice) is even better. When using leaded solder some lead will end up in the smoke, which you should try to avoid inhaling.-
Some flux has rosin in it, which you shouldn't inhale. Prolonged exposure to that stuff can lead to health problems. Stay safe!
The vaporization temperature of lead is far higher than the temperatures used for soldering. It's not a good idea to breathe solder fumes because they do contain harmful chemicals from the flux. But that is true whether you're using leaded solder or not.
@@JoshuaBardwell I stand corrected! I guess the information I got from my apprenticeship is outdated, but thats okay, I guess i learnt something today :P
I could build this quad with my feet blindfolded (but really coming from micros this looks so relaxing)
Lol right?? Everything is so big!
lmao love the cinnamon rolled quadcopter on your shirt🤣
Very well done Joshua. You are spot on with your soldering skills. Very good.
congrats josh, just had my buddy order one, cant wait to build it for him! getting a couple locals into the hobby and takig commissions, cheers
Damn....just bought my first quad, a phreakstyle frame and have just started the build....if only I had waited another week I could have just picked up this kit. At least I'll have help with the build now...lol.
I will definitely look up to this kit at my birthday this year when I will get my first fpv drone
Ya did fine man, I flight makes better shit Across the board IMO, I Only fly xings
if I ever decide to build my own drone this would be a really nice way to see how to do it!
Damn. I don't need another quad but now I want to buy this kit. Excellent video, Mr Bardwell! Takes the mystery out from a build! Thanks!
Seriously appreciate the NASA soldering reference.
Man your great iswear !!!! so inspiring keep up the good work. Ive finally built my very 1st quad two weeks ago :D
9:33 Quick Tip: If ever you use RED accidently and need to free it, use an "old" soldering iron tip to heat up the screw releasing the red locktite.. Place the HOT soldering iron tip into the hex at the top of the screw, give it a min and itll release .
I always touch with a little bit of authority
I also have a bigger tip
You can also make it pretty and add just a dot of nail polish on the outside of a screw. Or use clear polish.
Dude...Joshua...this is an amazing video series. Appreciate this so much. This kit is gonna be my X-mas present to myself.
"stop the video, as painful as that may be" lol you make me laugh so much joshua😂
1- min in and already decided is another heavy race /long range trick quad! have great day :>) thumbs up.. bye
Just ordered mine can’t wait.
When I taught soldering in the USAF (1984 to 1986) we thought students to cover the component so we didn’t drip solder into it. Just a thought!
I really wish quadcopters kits were more available, I love building quads but hate picking out the parts lol
Yah I can relate too. It’s annoying to find parts and see which part is suitable for for another
joshua really out here talkin bout radio shack like they still exist! lol (also i have like 150$ radio shack soldering station. SO DONT GO AROUND SAYING THEY ALL SUCK! this is not a flex)
Love your vids, helped me so much getting started and diving from few basics into advanced understanding. Absolutely recommended! Keep on going!
Only other thing that I find necessary is some sort of motor wire protection on the arms. I usually use normal heat shrink to protect from prop strikes but there are many other options out there now..
I put the wires on the inside of the arms for this reason.
Great kit. Love your videos. Went to school of hard knocks on my Frankenstein build before this. Capacitor gets in the way of the VTX. Might be better to solder to the XT60 connector. Or...solder after VTX is soldered.
This is in great detail, love it JB thank you!
I bought 8 items on you list from amazon. Love the channel.
the best video for making rc drone, god job