This quadcopter was dismantled on 8.12.2014 after 144 flights due to the degraded condition of the frame. Replaced with String Theory Quadcopter.
Crab 20 Quadcopter
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Frame | BambuCopter Crab 20 |
| FC | Naze32 |
| Motor | T-Motor MT1306 3100KV x 4 |
| ESC | Turnigy Plush 6A x 4 |
| Prop | GemFan 5x3 x 4 |
| Receiver | FrSky TFR4-B |
| Battery | Turnigy nano-tech 2S1P 950 mAh |
| Weight | 145 g 192 g (with battery) |
| M2M | 20 cm |
| Flight time | around 6-8 minutes |
Videos
Notes
- The frame material doesn't like threadlock so don't use
- Don't overtighten motor screws since that may cause the frame material to crack
- Short motor shafts equal low spinning propellers, watch your fingers when hand testing
Motor benchmark
The following motors were tested for this build:
- C10 2900KV with 5x3 prop (HobbyKing)
- weight with prop: 12 g
- T-Motor MT1306 3100KV with 5x3 prop (Flyduino)
- weight with prop: 14 g
The same motors using a 4x2.5 prop are shown as reference in the image.
