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How to build a cheap quadcopterby camman61898on February 21, 2014

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Intro: How to build a cheap quadcopterThis is a quadcopter that I built for about $250, but the gimbal is an extra $100. All of the parts are bought from hobbyking.

Step 1:The parts1. x650f quadcopter frame - $32.392. (4)D2830 1000 kv - $9.933. (4)30 amp turnigy esc - $12.034. kk2.1 motor control board - $29.995. 3s 2200mah turnigy battery - $19.996. 11x4.5 black props - $3.157. 11x4.5 blue props - $3.15

8. battery voltage alarm - $2.669. xt60 charging lead - $2.9910. 10x10cm servo leads - $4.7511. xt60 to 4 3.5mm bullet - $2.90

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Step 2:Putting it togetherUse the link below to assemble the f rame. Then just put all of the other electronics where they belong. just connect your receiver and transmitter.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hobbyking.com%2Fhobbyking%2Fstore%2Fuploads%2F265893

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Step 3:Adding the gimbalOnce you get the gimbal, you will need to plug the gimbal controller into the computer and change the values, or the gimbal will just constantly vibrate. once all of thevalues are set right the gimbal should be very smooth.

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