In this tutorial, I cover everything needed in order to build a DIY tricopter from scratch starting with the very basics such as some important materials you will need and how you should cut your wires.


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Optimized frame template for you DIYers: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showth...

Music used in the intro video created by Hania, check her out at:    / thehaniashow  
She's an amazing singer, and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Great written resource to complement this video: http://rcexplorer.se/projects/2011/09...

Materials that may not have been covered (Most of the items below can be purchased from HobbyKing):
1 x Flight control board ( I recommend the KK2 for beginners)
3 x DT750 750kV Motors
3 x TURNIGY Plush 18amp Speed Controllers
1 x 3s Turnigy 25-35C 2200mAh LiPo
1 x BMS-385DMAX Digital Servo (Metal Gear)
1 x GWS 10*4.7 or GWS 11*4.7 for heavy lifting
1 x Front wheel steering mounts
1 x Transparent heatshrink
1 x 4mm heatshrink
4 x Red 16AWG silicone cable
1 x Black 16AWG silicone cable
4 x Male to male servo cables
1 x M3 Hex screws.
1 x M3 lock nuts
1 x M4 lock nuts
1 x XT60 connector
1 x Battery strap
1 x 420mm servo extension
1 x 3.5 bullet connectors
1 x Programming card
3 x 1.5mm glass fiber plates (min size 140*100mm)
4 mm carbon fiber rod
40+ of 2.5mm zip-ties
3 mm thick plywood
8 mm silicone tubing
Blue locktite
CA glue
24 awg copper wire

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