Jan 12
26
xRotor Spider HEX
Jason Cole from Hobby-Lobby International has posted some photos of his latest BlueSkyRC build, the xRotor Spider HEX. He is using the DJI Naza board and will be running a GoPro Hero under the frame and a secondary camera for FPV seen on the nose.
Jan 12
10
xRotor Sport Quad Time Laps Build
This was done by Niel at Hobby-Lobby International.
Jan 12
9
xRotor Spider Quad with 6DOM
This is probably the ultimate power package and components all available from BlueSkyRC.com
xRotor Spider Quad (frame)
Bob’s Super Simple Shield (MWC Blank Board) with Bob’s 6DOM Sensor
Suppo 2212-11 – 1200kv motors
HW 25A ESC
Gemfan 8045 Props
More details at the end of the video.
Dec 11
30
xRotor Spider QUAD another build
I finished my second xRotor Spider QUAD — this one is for tooling around — I may move the FPV gear over to it since I think these motors are a little more powerful than the Sk3s on my other Spider Quad.
Details:
Flight Control: Bob’s Super Simple Shield
Sensor: 6DOM – ITG3200 & BMA180
MultiWii version 1.9
Motors: Suppo 2212-11 and 1200kv (BlueSkyRC)
ESC: HW 25A (BlueSkyRC)
Props: Gemfan 8045 (from BlueSkyRC)
Rx: FrSky D8R-II
Battery: 2200 – 3000mAh 3s
Arms: GWS Glass Fiber Slow Stick booms with 5/16th bass wood insert.
Dec 11
29
Micro Spider HEX — video!
Here is the maiden flight video of the Micro Spider HEX. I only had time for a quick flight before work so I was not able to change the rates for acrobatics. That will be next. Details are at the end of the video.
Dec 11
27
FPV and the Family at the Park
We took the family to the park for fun and games — and of course some FPV with the xRotor Spider QUAD.
Dec 11
24
xRotor Spotting
This is from Kyle — I think he is in Florida.
Dec 11
20
Micro Spider HEX — now shipping!
The Micro Spider HEX is now available. The kit includes a brief manual (also available on the product page), and the nylon mounting bolts and nuts. I am excited to see the MICRO FPV going on this thing.
User Build thread is here on RCGroups for the Micro Spider HEX.
Dec 11
15
Spotted Micro Quad at Park
Dec 11
10
Micro Spider HEX coming very soon!
This is as small as you can get with the 5″ props as they have about 1/4 to 1/2 inch clearance from each other as you can see in the photos. To give you scale, the two front arms are the exact arms from the original Micro Quad.
The side arms and tail arms feature I-beam style inserts to keep the longer arms stiff — the I-beam seem to work very well. The battery tray is part of the bottom body frame. There is also holes all around the frame to allow ESC wires into the body to create a clean micro. Also included is the BlueSkyRC Halo for those that like to cover their boards. The body has full support for standard 50mm boards and the smaller CopterControl size.
The motor mounts feature an array of mounting holes including the A1510 direct mounting.
I am using #4-40 nylon bolts — 3mm would work perfect as well. I am looking into a bulk purchase of the nylon hardware to include them in the kits.
Update: Micro Spider HEX is now listed