Building The Simple Tricopter from www.simplecopter.com
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Here is a list of the current parts i am using for my builds. this may be different than the parts used on this build video. i am always trying to improve as we all should.
you will need to copy and paste some of the links. sorry
ESC’s (electric speed controller)
www.buddyrc.com...
Control board KK2.1
www.buddyrc.com...
3.5mm bullets
1 pack to connect the esc’s to the motors for crash break away. Buddyrc also has them
(For Vtail)
www.simplecopte...
for Tri and T copter)
www.simplecopte...
Props
Buddyrc USA based
counter clockwise
www.buddyrc.com...
clockwise
www.buddyrc.com...
10x5 use with 1400kv on 3 cell only or 980kv on 3 or 4 cell ( these are more efficient but not as snappy for aerobatics. They are very good in the wind)
www.buddyrc.com...
Motors
High end (at least for me) sorry these are hard to get. I have made these very popular.
Sunnysky 2212 1400kv use 8x4.5 prop on 3 or 4 cell or 10x5 on 3 cell.
USA dealer when he has them www.buddyrc.com...
Ebay also has them
www.ebay.com/it...
Sunnysky 2212 980kv use 10x5 with 4 cell pack. These give 10 to 15% more flight time with slightly reduced power. They have enough power to fly on 3 cell but if loaded with fpv gear then use 4 cell.
www.buddyrc.com...
servo if you need (not needed for the Vtail)
Cheap servo if you are on a budget
www.hobbyking.c...
More heavy duty servo
Hitec HS82MG
www.servocity.c...
KK2 control board vibration pads
www.simplecopte...
Motor and servo pads
www.simplecopte...
zip ties
www.simplecopte...
www.simplecopte...
5 Male to male servo connectors to hook receiver to board
www.simplecopte...
for Vtail you will need 1 foot of red and black 14 gauge wire and 9 feet of 18 gauge wire for esc extension. For tri and t copter the same but 7 feet of 18 gauge is fine.
As far as batteries go i like the hobbyking compact zippy.
And the Glacier batteries from Buddyrc
buddyrc.com
Building The Simple Tricopter from www.simplecopter.com
For anyone thinking of purchasing a tri or t-copter from Simplecopter(dot)com I can not say enough how impressed I am with these products. If you are getting into multi-rotor aircraft, this is where you need start. Excellent product. I made the order and two days later it was at my door. Very impressed with this little craft!!
Thanks for going over a good "tools & supplies" checklist at the start of your video - it really helps the beginner!
Dang Matt I've seen other "pros" fly their Tris and none of them have anything over your skills... you ROCK that Tri Bro!!
got mine going last night matt, whooo hooo ! this thing is more stable than a beginners 3 channel. it is also super fast. a dream come true.
Dude... the way you explained the setup of the kk2 is the best FINALLY i understand it.. you are a god..
Just finished my first Tricopter. Only had 12" props on hand so maidened it with those to get it trimmed out. Seems like it flies well, but the yaw motor freaks out on corrections/wind. Thanks for your help!
From 34mins forward... - Best description out there & all the settings I was looking for. Amazing flight at the end! I just maidened my tricopter the other day, Give me 2 and a half years ill post some flips haha. Thanks for the info
This is what happens on UA-cam someone make a great informative video, and pricks, nitpick little mistakes. Haters. Good video I fly fixed wing of all kinds and have never thought about doing a multi rotor copter, but your video has convinced me I should
Correct. I just read the manual a while ago. M1 (motor 1's ESC) powers the board with 5V. Hey, hallstudio thanks for the video, I enjoyed it and understood a couple of doubts watching it.
OMFG the flying at the end is freaking insane ! Once I get my tricopter built I'm gonna work up to that stuff.
This takes me waaaay back. Loved these vids.
one of the best diy videos i have seen , you kept it simple and easy too follow WELL DONE
The tail servo gets power directly from the KK2 board. The KK2 board is powered from the 5v BEC of the ESC plugged into the first motor output. The other motor outputs can also be hooked up to their ESCs BECs, but they're not necessary.
Excellent tutorial, easy to follow. I like tricopters more than quad and other copters - it behave more like airplanes, except less sensitive to the wind which bouncing plane arround. I have plan for the future: thicopter, delta wing, and collective pitch 3D/4D parkflyers (similar like 'normal' plane, but with props acting more like helicopters). Your video is an inspiration to me. Thank you for posting it. Cheers.
The best trico pilot does it again thanks Hall.
Thanks for the video. I got my frame in on Saturday. Cannot wait to start building. Been flying a quad with DJI Naza for some time now, been wanting to try out a tri with the KK2.o board.
Very useful video. I just bumped up my stick settings a little which was very easy to do following your video. Just did a test flight and liking the new settings. Thanks!
Just seen you Tri-copter Matt very Impressed !! You make it look so easy brilliant.
What a Amazing Video! Well Done! I been into self build FPV 250 Quads and been wanting to build a Tri with one of my KK2' boards, And I have to tell you that you couldn't have explained it any better! Thanks, Kazz.
That was two months ago! I have already built and mastered tricopter flight (sort of ). Mine is made with a completely different yaw mech. But its good of you to share. :-)
Dude you are the sickest-ass T-Cop pilot I have ever seen in my life! I have been researching multi-ro vids for 6 freakin months and I just happened upon your vids today and I am in freakin awe at your skill level! YOU SMOKE EVERYBODY ON youtube that I have seen and thats a lot. I have sub'ed and now I am going to hit your site. Even your KK2 tutorial is the best I have ever seen on this FC. Dude you just WOW'ed the shit out of me! Thanks for the great vids k and get ready for a bunch-O-?'s! :)
Thank you for making the KK2 more understandable! I`ve been trying to get my head around the setting and tuning aspect of it, this made me understand it a lot more. Built my tricopter a week ago and have flown it, but that was with analog setting instead of digital (I have digital) Hope this change will make it fly better. THANK YOU!
Hey man great videos. I was struggling with my tri till I watched this video and its stopped spinning and flies like devil. So stoked. Was getting annoyed with it being uncontrollable then thought i'd watch a couple of your vids to try to understand what the issue was. One video, issue solved. Thank you, thank you.
It's probably worth mentioning that this frame is a David Windestål (of FliteTest) design.
Or at least the centre hub of the frame.
Everyone pretty much knowns that these days dont they?
the frame in this video is an enlarged version of Davids frame with my own simple yaw design. the frame i sell is different then the one in this video. I should have given David credit as we all should for cumming up with this great layout. The guy kept me in the hobby and i owe him allot. I got a chance to meet him at SEFF and we had a good time.
огромная эрекция The best quote in history is "Keep it simple stupid".
Thank you very much for making this video. really amazing flying with this kit.
best video of explaining the kk2 board... many +++++ from me...
Mate thank you thank you thank you
That was the most informative video I've watched on all this ever that helped so much it will get me flying ASAP
Nice simple explanation two thumbs up
I watched this video completely through as it held my focus and always was informative!
Thanks! I'm going to build one hopefully!
I think Matt is using 8 or 9 inch dia. blades. He also sells them at his e-store. You may have to adjust the pitch and or diameter of blade to suit the kV of the motor. I am using 10 x 4.5 but with a 750 kV , whereas Matt uses 1300kV with the smaller props for his build. Hope this helps you out
this video is the best Matt,
love the detail u got in it, really good to understand the kk2 board, and super fun to watch ur skills.
awsome!
dude,your ticopter skills are awesome! You MUST go for collective pitch tricopter!
Excellent video, thanks! I'm now considering a tri-copter over a quad!
Dialed mine up tonight....wooohoooo....flipping machine and with 1.6++ it makes me look good!
Try some wire mesh guard on your wires. Really cleans up the look of a multicopter as well as protecting the wires.
Nice to see another build guide around here! Good video.
Thanks for that! Learnt alot ! am flying CP helis but like the look of the tricopters, this has made me decide to give them a go!! Thanks
@RP- Yes and no, you can build a quad without the KK2, but not a simple one, the reason for using the KK2 board in almost every single multiroater build is because it has all the gyros and goodies built in, you can use a normal board, but you will have to edit it using your computer, with the KK2 you can edit right there on the board with no need to hook it up. And an every day flight board will require external gyros to be hooked up to it ultimately adding more weight and complexity to the multiroter setup.
The rudder setting on Channel 4 is due to having the servo positioned reversed. It isn't to do with analog versus digital, although that's a good guess.
You can either set it to -100 as you did, or just switch your servo to channel 5, which in Tricopter configuration is the rudder channel (4) reversed.
He is referring to the Hitec HS-82MG Micro Metal Gear Servo 2.8kg/19g/0.12sec
They cost a little more but are well made. I ordered one. Tower Pro also makes an equivelant called the MG16R. also metal gear and ball bearings. Happy Flying :-)
I like to split my wire with a toothpick and then thread in the new hot lead through the center. Then I split that open end in half and wrap it around either side of the main lead and solder. Makes for a serious joint that never fails.
This dude can fly!
I bought one of these from Matt and they are awesome!
Hey Matt! Thanks for the video. Very informational, very complete. Keep it up!
hi Chris, you can use mettal clives and use bicycle spokes as a rod
So much great info for the beginner and moderate builder! Nice job!! Thanks!!
got a couple of the 15amps for a small tri and they were unflashed. worked about the same as the plush. not bad.
First choice by default... Redbrick 30A ESC's that may not flash. And they are slow off the shelf. So your choice of ESC is important for sure and should be considered and researched. I ordered these cause the much praised Turnigy Plush 30A were BO'd and I didn't know any better at the time. And little did I realize that they were beginning to ship the Redbrick 30's with the reset circuit of the MCU (Micro Controller) disabled so that they may not be flashed. Rather counter productive.
wow can this man rock an roll,well done bro.just finished my first quad,but hey!
tri is defo the way to go for enjoyment.
keep the horizon level(if you can lol)
good luck
dw
dank het hoe helemaal niet zo groot leuk om mee te ragen
That is amazing. It shouldn't move like that!!! Awesome.
Lots of fun watching you work Matt, I am hooked, would you mind putting a list of the parts you used, with links? I could not locate the motors or servo you used. Thanks allot Matt you do a great job.
Good video. Remarkable footage at the end.
I've only had quads, think I will try this
excellent video, thanx
To fix the "Wire stress" on the motors you can simply take some quick set epoxy and cover where the wires are hooked to the motor with it. It will remove all the moment of the connections.
Dang, I wish I could paint like that. The house needs it.
You're awesome, thank you for the detail video on the build. I'm new to hobby. Would you please make a detail video on how you set up your dx transmitter. Thank you.
THANKS Pal its really a help from you. Keep up the good work. God Bless and more power!!
dude, your flying is epic!
Maravilloso, hace parecer muy fácil la construcción y luego el vuelo felicitaciones muy buen video
Can you put a detailed parts list in the description of everything you need so I know exactly what to order? I am just starting out and would thank you so much for all you have done for this community!
Can't wait for that video !!!!!
Amen , HallStudio
Zip tie Gun, Economy model 18 - 50 lbs. It tightens and cuts off the trim $15 - 20. Makes a nice job of it. Try cabletiesandmore in the U.S.A. and Canada
You should have to solder a JST connection to the appropriate spots on the KK2 and then use the method he has on this vid to tap into the wires to the battery.
Incredible flying
YOU SURE HAVE A VERY GOOD VIDEO CAMERA, INTERESTING BUILD.
great explanatory video and exhilarating flying at the end :D When I can afford one I will deffo be building one!
How much does it cost to build this and what is a good controller and price . Thanks
Thats.. what i was lookin 4...thanks for the video...
Figured out, current comes from ESCs data-V-ground cables. Then current goes from board to receiver... I use a X9 and it is different, no names only channel numbers. I have a quad so calibration is different. But thanks for the binding auto level calibration tutorial for KK2. I wonder what you press in transmitter to disable level...
thanks 4 making this video.Gave me a lot information
Following your good work, got the parts coming for a tri with my own frame design. Wanted to know where the battery voltage input leads are soldered. I can't determine by looking at an enlarged picture of the back of the board where these "pads" are.
All the best for your upcoming uploads from your neighbor to the north.
Great flying man, I enjoy your videos!
First off all thanks Matt for the great video you made on assembling the tricopter. Your video was a big help. I made the frame myself, with a dremel, (I'm from the Netherlands, you don't ship there) and it worked perfectly. The tricopter is flying great. I have to get some more skill in flying but that will come in time. I have only one question. The outermost tie-wraps on the motors, break at the slightest bump. Do you use a special kind of tie-wraps? Or is there something i'm missing?
lol, love the real life glasses quip.....
really nice video, small tip: you are breaking your youtube partner contract by encouraging people to watch your ad`s
Very nice flying skills!
Great Video , very helpfull & Love your Accent .. you sound like Tommy Lee Jones :)
Man, your multirotor builds are awesome! I've built your Tricopter 2.0. It's freakin sweet! my only issue is that my low voltage alarm is not sounding when it should. I got the KK2.1 board from you and it's wired up good and all. reads the voltage too. Set it to 108. 10.8 volts. 3s 2200mAh. But it just drops after like 6 minutes of (hard) flying. No warning! when I put the battery on the charger, it shows about 3.3 volts per cell. Quite a bit lower than it should be from what I understand. It seems strange that I hear no beeping of any kind leading up to the power cut. I'm pretty new to the hobby and would appreciate any help. Thanks dude!
Great build video. The best one I have seen on setting up the KK2 board. I do have a question onthe Mix Editor page, Offset was set at 50. Is that factory or your settings? And what does it mean?
good idea, i can call it the simple Borg Drone. "Resistance is futile....you will be assimilated"
Thanks for the great training, I really learned alot.
Damn!! u got skills.......keep up the good work.
Your the Man U cleared up so much for me next I will buy the same motor u have and could I use the sunnysky 1400 kv with the hobbyking 18-20esu from ur cheap tri video
yes i use 8x4 dd props on 4 cell. you can use 8x4.5 SF props also. on 3 cell i think you could use 10x 4.5 but it would be wize to Watt meter it.
HI , tris are my favorite platform also.. kk2 is always a part of my project... How do you reduce wobbles on descend.. min always wobbles lef-right in a sharp descent...
Theonly way I found was to descend in forward flight... not always easy...they are meant to take-off and land vertically !!!
Dan
It's a spring clevis and a piece of bent threaded rod.
Great video,you have some great skills buddy.
They draw current direct from the ESC! hope this helped! C:
You pack a lot of information into this video. Thank you...by the way. What size prop?
8x4 on the Sunnysky?
What are your flight times with the 4c battery, what is your AUW What mhh battery are you using. Thanks and great video love your honest work. I just bought a Yuneec Q-500 but want a Tricopter to have fun with. The Q is great for Pictures and Video but not for FUN. CFI
Thanks for great beginner info!!!
Hey Matt, can you tell us the parts that you are using for the servo arm and clevis combo. Hard to see exactly what it is apart from the fact it is either a steel or plastic clevis and threaded rod. I have spent some time looking for possiblities on the HK site and I can't be sure.
I need to know which rod and servo to order at hobyking.
I nearly got everything together now, but i´m pretty shure many people would love a full shoppinglist! :)
Thank you for that great work!
i use 2-56 rod but you can use 2mm threaded rod.zero out servo and eyeball where the bend should be.
What are the length of your arms from motor shaft to the center of the board? What size props are you running as well?
I see your using version 1.5 on KK2 board. (frame # 33.05) You had to flash that into the board sometime. That new version makes for better gyros is what I've been reading. What are your comments on that? Very good video too.
very good detailed instructions thanks
Hi Matt, how about a complete parts list for this Tricopter. Sometimes it is hard to understand some of the parts names. Grate build anyway......
MAD FLYING SKILLS
I do have one lingering question though Matt,In the "motor lay out menu" and you pick Tricopter, does the KK2.0 board do the Clockwise motor reversal for front left and rear motors (as I am assuming the default rotation is C.C.W.) And then all you have to do is put the correct type of prop on each outrunner, or is there some other way to do this that I haven't yet conceived of? This is the 3rd time I have come back for a look while I wait on parts and talk it up on forums,