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Itemcost (Euros)DetailsweblinkIf i was to start again what would i buy?Date
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Absolutely Required for a quadcopter
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Frame19.63HJ MWC X-Mode Alien Multicopter Quadcopter Frame Kit Red/Whitehttp://www.ebay.ie/itm/130876957938?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140911700842&item=140911700842&vectorid=229466
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Board + GPS + Props + Motors + Telemetry378.96Code Item Qty Price Grand Total
BR-APMPWRKT2-TELEM915 APM 2.5+ Assembled (Side entry) with 915Mhz (US) Telemetry Set
[GPS Module:uBlox LEA-6H GPS module]
[Power Module Options:Deans connector] 1 $299.99 $299.99
^ AC-0005-01-APM25SIDE Ardupilot Mega 2.5 Case, Side entry
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ BR-3DR915 3DR Radio 915 Mhz "Air" module (US)
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ BR-3DRUSB915 3DR Radio USB-915 Mhz "Ground" module (US)
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ BR-ArduPilotMega-06 APM 2.5 ArduPilot Mega 2.5 Fully Assembled -Side entry-
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ CA-0001-06 EM-406/uBlox/MTK Adapter Cable 10 cm
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ CA-0001-33 DF13 6 Position Connector 15 cm
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ KT-APM25-Cable Telemetry adapter cable for APM 2.5 (Radio, OSD)
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ KT-Telemetry-Cable Telemetry Cable for APM 1.X and APM 2.0
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ PR-0001-05 3x8 Right Angle Pin Headers
2 $0.00 $0.00
^ PR-0001-06 6 Pin Right Angle Male Header
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ PR-0001-14 3x14 Pin Header
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ PR-0001-22 1x02 Pin Header (H=4mm)
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ PR-0001-23 2x03 Pin Header (H=4mm)
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ PR-0001-26 2.00 Shunts
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ USBA-MICROUSB Micro USB Cable
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ USBA-USBEXT USB Extension Cable, Type A
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ WI-W1063-900mhz-2dbi Antenna 900MHz RP-SMA 2dBi
2 $0.00 $0.00
^ BR-3DRLEA-6 3DR GPS uBlox LEA-6
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ BR-APMPWRDEAN APM Power Module with Deans Connectors
1 $0.00 $0.00
AC-0004-08 ArduCopter ESC 20 Amp
4 $18.00 $72.00
AC-0004-05 Motor AC2836-358, 880Kv
4 $24.00 $96.00
AC-0004-APC2 APC Propeller set, 11X47 Pusher-Pulller Set
2 $8.00 $16.00

Subtotal: $483.99
Tax: $0.00
Shipping Cost: $11.39
Grand Total: $495.38		http://store.3drobotics.com/products/apm-2-5-kitget the apm 2.6 with the external compass as this will be better - i had problems initially setting up the quadcopter with the compass being affected by its procimity to the power distribution board - external compass means you can move it further away from the power distributiuon board and hence the quad will fly better
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Servo Lead (for connecting the reciever to the ardupilot)5.5220 x 15cm Servo Extension Lead Cable Cord Male to Male http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221209905064
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PDB11.46AC-PDB-01 Quadcopter Power Distribution Board-Assembled
1 $15.00 $15.00
^ AC-PDB-01-PCB Quadcopter Power Distribution Board PCB
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ CA-0001-39 2 Pin Jumper Cable with exposed wire
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ CA-0001-40 4 Pin Jumper Cable with exposed wire
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ CA-0001-42 WIRE, SILICONE, BLACK, 2.50MM
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ CA-0001-43 WIRE, SILICONE, RED, 2.50MM
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ CN-0001-01 Deans Ultra Plug Connector, FEMALE
4 $0.00 $0.00
^ CN-0001-02 Deans Ultra Plug Connector, MALE
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ CON-0002-01M XT60 Connector Male
1 $0.00 $0.00
^ PR-0001-06 6 Pin Right Angle Male Header
2 $0.00 $0.00
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Radio lead so board is not broken in a crash for the telemetry(Doesnt work for FPV equipment as this uses a different connector)6.632 X RP SMA female O-ring to RP SMA male pigtail cable RG316 Wi-Fi Router - note 2 of these were for Cloverleaf antennas below but male/female config did not match so needs checking when you buyhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RP-SMA-female-O-ring-to-RP-SMA-male-pigtail-cable-RG316-Wi-Fi-Router-/300643745492?
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Radio lead so board is not broken in a crash for the FPV (Doesnt work for telemetry equipment as this uses a different connector)11.192 X SMA male to SMA female pigtail semi-rigid cable RG405 used for the FPV aerial (skew planar antenna) 1 of these is a sparehttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290383966953
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M3 Screws to screw the motors onto the frame2.7367874 20 M3 screws - 10 mmWoodies
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loctite to hold on screws5.69500747 Loctite lock n sealWoodies
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Lipo Low Voltage Alarm8.523 X Lipo Battery Voltage Tester 1S-8S link Low Buzzer Alarm (BC014) (i use one for the quadcopter main battery and another for spare and another will be used for the FPV ground station i plan on building)http://www.ebay.ie/itm/190810148282?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_914wt_1163
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Transmitter + receiver170.05futaba t6ex - note i would recommend the dx8 + ar8000 telemeetry system if i was buying againhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Futaba-2-4Ghz-Transmitter-R617FS-Receiver/dp/B002NY3ML0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_k_h_b_cs_2http://www.amazon.com/Spektrum-DX8-Transmitter-AR8000-TM1000/dp/B003XPWTGM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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Battery Charger50multiplex ln-5014 (i bought this and the battery charger balancer (item below this) off a friend for about 80 euros -http://www.ebay.com/itm/Multi-plex-Losi-X-X-X-Buggy-M92531-LN-5014-Multi-Charger-MPUP9531-/151099489287?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item232e3b3c07This is old so buy a different one - i dont have a link but ebay should be able to help here
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Battery Charger Balancer30V-balance FP-B6shttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flight-Power-V-balance-Fp-b6s-/261254959209This is old so buy a different one - i dont have a link but ebay should be able to help here
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Batteries)33.2611.1v 5000mAh 30C LiPo 3S 11.1 Volt RC Akku Battery WFhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11-1v-5000mAh-30C-LiPo-3S-11-1-Volt-RC-Akku-Battery-WF-/300879038046?
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Deans Connectors6.7810 pairs rc Deans contectors T-Plug rc Battery connector Male/Female Connectorshttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221169983948
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Basic Total740.39
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FPV
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Cloverleaf antennas - Better reception for the Fatshark FPV transmitter and receiver11.572 of these http://www.ebay.ie/itm/200924919446?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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FPV Goggles/Transmit/receive system388.31FAT SHARK ATTITUDE SD VIDEO GOGGLEShttp://www.firstpersonview.co.uk/video-goggles-screens/fat-shark-attitude-sd-video-goggles?zenid=fb262d223c9ef14f3edccc1ca5095991
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Output the AV on the gopro3 camera5.37Gopro/Gopro 3 USB TO AV Video Output & 5V DC power BEC input Cable plug FPVhttp://www.ebay.ie/itm/130880764242?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1580wt_1397
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gopro hero3 and sd card396.1Gopro hero3 + 32 gb sd cardtexas airport ( SOUNDBALANCE IAH-SB1 HOUSTON US)
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batteries for the fat shark googles and the FPV transmitter (although you can use the onboard main battery)€ 17.982X 7.4V 1000mAh 25C LiPo Battery for RC Helicopter Airplanehttp://www.ebay.ie/itm/400506593263?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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FPV Total€ 819.33
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Spares Below
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Spare propellor set6.11AC-0004-APC2 APC Propeller set, 11X47 Pusher-Pulller Sethttp://3drobotics.com/yes
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Spare ESC13.76AC-0004-08 ArduCopter ESC 20 Amp lotage Fun & Hobby is now open!
Pilotage Fun & Hobby is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan between on 36th Street between 5th and Madison. We are open from 10a.m. to 8p.m. , seven days a week. Our staff of friendly trained professionals is always on hand to assist you in finding a model or building solution to best fit your needs. 		http://3drobotics.com/yes
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Spare motor18.34AC-0004-05 Motor AC2836-358, 880Kvhttp://3drobotics.com/yes
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Propellar fastener4.59ACP-AC-0037 Propeller Fastener and Shaft Kit for black motorshttp://3drobotics.com/yes
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Frame19.632 X HJ MWC X-Mode Alien Multicopter Quadcopter Frame Kit Red/Whitehttp://www.ebay.ie/itm/130876957938?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Spare props (this is a new set) as i dont live in america - i have not tested these yet€ 6.27FC 11 x 47 PRO Propeller Set (one CW, one CCW) - Yellow - 3 sets (dont know if these are any good yet as havent tried them)http://www.ebay.ie/itm/FC-11-x-47-PRO-Propeller-Set-one-CW-one-CCW-Yellow-/140928132369?pt=US_Radio_Control_Control_Line&hash=item20cff8a511#ht_2177wt_1163
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Batteries)99.783 X 11.1v 5000mAh 30C LiPo 3S 11.1 Volt RC Akku Battery WFhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11-1v-5000mAh-30C-LiPo-3S-11-1-Volt-RC-Akku-Battery-WF-/300879038046?
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Motors112.194 X 880Kv Motor AC2836-358 [I dont think they make the original 3dr ones i originally bouth so getting these -I suspect that bolt entered some of the old motors and damaged them - this time i will be using washers !!]http://www.buildyourowndrone.co.uk/motors-props-esc-s/880kv-motor-ac2836-358.html21/04/2014
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Spares Total€ 280.67
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items i bought but learned of better items afterwards or they werent needed
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4 female deans plugs for spares only4.864X female deanshub hobby
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Jst-xh connectors5.09for changing the connection type - normally not needed as most batteries come with that connector - also these are a pain to solder - prob some connector that already has the wiring done but you just need to do the soldering bit would be betterLipo Balance Connector Set 10 Pairs With Pins JST-XH Various Cell Sizes
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Battery€ 41.192x 3000mAh 11.1v 30C/35C 3s RC LiPo Battery Trex 450 v2/Esky/Copterhttp://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171003143958#ht_2654wt_1163Yes
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Frame€ 18.59HJ450 4-Axis Frame Airframe FlameWheel Strong Smooth KK MK MWC Quadcopterhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HJ450-4-Axis-Frame-Airframe-FlameWheel-Strong-Smooth-KK-MK-MWC-Quadcopter-/380608413045?Yes
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barrier strip (not required)2.05radioshack 4 position barrier strip (i thought i might use it instead of the power distribution module as this was stated on a website but i didnt use it at all)radioshack
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Steel Washers1.35367937 (Dont think these will be needed was going to use them to hold the motors onto the frame)woodies
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rubber grommits2.35sigsh128 rubber grommits (pack of 20) to be used for screws (as washers) - may not be neededhub hobby
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Spare Frame€ 18.59HJ450 4-Axis Frame Airframe FlameWheel Strong Smooth KK MK MWC Quadcopterhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HJ450-4-Axis-Frame-Airframe-FlameWheel-Strong-Smooth-KK-MK-MWC-Quadcopter-/380608413045?Yes
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Frame20.93Red/Balck X525 V3 QuadCopter Folding Frame Friber Glass MultiCoptor (never ariived!)http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-Balck-X525-V3-QuadCopter-Folding-Frame-Friber-Glass-MultiCoptor-/380526320812?
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Bullet Connectors3.26EFLA249 male and female bullet connectors 4mmhub hobby
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Radio lead so board is not broken in a crash for the telemetry(Doesnt work for FPV equipment as this uses a different connector) - hence why this item is down here in this list6.632 X RP SMA female O-ring to RP SMA male pigtail cable RG316 Wi-Fi Router - note 2 of these were for Cloverleaf antennas below but male/female config did not match so needs checking when you buyhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RP-SMA-female-O-ring-to-RP-SMA-male-pigtail-cable-RG316-Wi-Fi-Router-/300643745492?yes
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male deans connectors to solder onto each of the 4 esc's6.134X male deans connectorshub hobby
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Waste Total€ 131.02
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