Simple Tricopter [BUILD]

Hi everyone, I have finally built my first multi rotor machine. It had to be cheap and it had to be a decent flyer. The components used for this build are not the best, but they work very well and the final result came out to be quite punchy and maneuverable. Again using one of my favorite go to site Flite Test, I used the David Windestal tricopter layout and downloaded the plans for it. I modified them slightly instead of using the original shape I closed the frame plates up so they look like the tombstone designs. Materials used are what I had already, a legnth of 12mm square dowel and 3mm plywood. All cut up and painted in black.

With that finished I choose all the electrical parts, below is the list :
KK2.1 Flight Control board(with stock firmware)
Emax 2822 1200kv motors
Afro opto 30A escs
Tower pro 9g metal gear servo
Gemfan 8x4.5 props
Frsky V8FR - II reciver

The most expensive of those where the controllers which I bought unused from a friend of mine. All in the tricopter cost around €110 without the batteries of course. Construction is simple, using a lot of  cable ties to tie down most thing, it is one of the best ways to secure components onto the tricopter as it allows the components to break free in a harsh landing or accidents, and repairs are quick and easy, a must for those still learning to fly, as in my case.

The tail motor assembly is very simple, the servo is attached to the motor mount directly and on the other side I use a piece of bent steel and a self tapping screw with washers. again everything is tied down using cable ties and the a little hot glue, which was used to hold the piece in place until tied down.


The wiring was simple enough online there are several videos documenting this and there is no need to go through. The power distribution cable were soldered up and a couple of extra power out used for thing like the LEDs for example.

The final result is a light tricopter, cheap to build and to repair, and yes its untidy for now. The frame is able to close up making it very portable and as well.
 

All that is left is to find a decent day and properly fly this thing, up until this time the Tricopter has only hovered and needed some settings other than that No actual flying yet.

Until then Happy Flying!