I’ve installed a CopterControl board from OpenPilot in my home brew Quadcopter.
It’s pretty impressive stuff.
The camera is a 808 HD. And the build log is in Norwegian: Part 1 and Part 2. Here is the Google Translate version: Part 1 Google Translate and Part 2 Google Translate.
Link to video on YouTube.
Now I just need to buy a GoPro HD Hero 2. I’ve already ordered a stabilizing mount.
Cost and flight time
$200,- for the quad (frame, motors, speed controllers etc)
$100,- for the Copter Control Board
$25,- for a 2500 mAh battery giving 10 minutes for flight time
$70,- for a second hand Futaba 8U radio
Build time: approx 10 hours
Time spent learning how this stuff works, learning to fly, waiting for parts from china: don’t know…
eirikso 
Some rather good handling skills you got there. Keep up the good work!
Thanks. But can’t say I feel completely confident yet…
Looking like a nice setup! Just starting myself with arduino.cc we’ll see where I’ll end 🙂
That looks like a LOT of fun!
Next step:
SONY HMZ-T1 3D VIEWER +
2 X GoPro in 3D +
live 3D video link
= 3D FPV
Wich motors and propellers you use on the Quad?
In this video I used Gaui 8″ slowflyer propellers and Mystery 2212 960KV motors.
Are this motors better than Hex Tronic DT 750?
I don’t think so. I would have bought the DT750 instead if I started my build again. 🙂
Or these: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__16229__NTM_Prop_Drive_Series_28_30A_750kv_140w.html
But what I’m trying to do now is to go a step up in quality and spend slightly more on my motors, so I have ordered these: http://flyduino.net/T-Motor-MT2216-900KV
…but they’re more expensive.
Another alternative that lots of people like: The KDA – http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=4700#
One problem with the Hex Tronic DT 750 is the 4 mm shaft. 5 mm is more common, but a lot of props have adapters for 3, 4, 5, 6, etc.
Wich of this motors you think are best for a new beginner?
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