This is the first video in this tricopter build series and it's one of the easiest steps - frame assembly. This video will show you step by step how to assemble Turnigy Talon Tricopter frame kit used in this build as well as some general tips and tricks.
There aren't many tricopter frames out on the market, especially not quality ones. Turnigy Talon Tricopter is not too expensive, full carbon fiber and aluminum frame. It does have some weak points, like tail assembly and tolerances, but all in all it's a great buy if you are looking to build a tricopter.
Tips:
1. Use threadlocker on EVERY screw where you have "metal on metal" contact. Multicopters create a lot of vibrations and if you don't use threadlocker screws will come undone and can cause a crash.
2. Use MEDIUM strength threadlocker. These screws are very small and using high strength threadlocker could lock the screw so hard that you won't be able to unscrew it.
You Need:
Turnigy Talon Tricopter Extended Carbon Fiber Booms (380 mm)
Threadlocker (Medium Strength)
Additional Information:
Video: Canon 600D/T3i - 18-55 mm Lens
Editing: FinalCut Pro X
Music: GarageBand
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I like the Titan tricopter by Zach with Fortis Airframes, you can move the motors in from the end of the booms, and the tilt mechanism sits on top of the boom (and you can move it in from the end of the boom). Bixler mentioned FliteTest will be selling a redesigned super strong tilt mechanism, a month ago in a video, but it hasn't appeared in the store yet. Currently I think David Windestal's tilt mechanism is the best value and is very sturdy.
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My Cado to you. You produce some amazing build and details videos, that i can watch again and again.
And this time, you are ahead of me, (Last time i got the SK450 + Dead cat.) Now i assamble my Talon after your video, just to try it out. ;-) For the build. And yes, i am waiting to get Davids Ver. 3 in stock again. I have his "Old" design for 2 years now, with same main frame and same servo, and same yaw mechanics... Working like sweet magic, still after many many flight hours.
But back to this...
You make stuff with passion. That shows in the result.
Ohh, i think you might have turned the motor mounts on the front arms up-side-down.
See the hight compared with the tail boom.
Best wishes Rene'
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That's actually a design flaw made by Turnigy,
I ended up with 380 gram for a complete frame incl the goPro mount and had a bunch of extrtra stuff left-over, extra bearings etc.
I actually greased the Thrust bearing with some light grease from one of my T-Rex copter kits.
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Motor mounts are turned that way in order to have countersunk holes on the bottom.
I didn't choose to grease the bearings because the propeller will lift a lot of dust from the ground which will then stuck to the bearings much more. I think it is better not to grease them, but it's just one way to go.
Enjoy!
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