ImpulseRC HD Apex with DJI FPV build

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Here is my rough and ready unofficial build video for the ImpulseRC HD Apex, designed for the DJI Digital FPV system.

I go through the construction of the frame, component choice, and test fly it, as well as providing random Strepto insight, dry humour and rambling along the way. Feel free to watch this back at high speed because I talk slow Aussie.

Rough TOC:

00:00 Intro and ramble
00:45 Frame overview and construction
14:53 Test fit electronics
27:18 Electronics fitted
29:54 Motors wired
34:41 Final construction & software setup
41:02 Maiden flight
44:07 First FPV flight with footage and final thoughts

#impulserc #dji #fpv #hd

Doing this took a while, so if you'd like to buy this stuff and feel like supporting me even a tiny bit, please use the affiliate links below.

ImpulseRC Apex:
https://impulserc.com/collections/apex/products/apex-5-hd-frame-kit

DJI FPV system (affiliate link):
https://click.dji.com/AFYVOjo8pujQn01pGkIA9w?pm=link

T-Motor BMS Thomas motors (affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/2O2NuAE

Talon F7 Flight Controller (affiliate links):
https://amzn.to/2O1lYDn (Fusion Dual gyro version)
https://amzn.to/3005xyB (MPU6000 version)

FETtec 4-in-one ESC:
https://fettec.net/en/shop/1/fettec-esc-4in1-6s-35a
https://www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk/product/fettech-fettecesc-4in1-35a-2-6s/ (less alarming shipping for Aussies)

Donegan Optivisor (affiliate links):
https://amzn.to/302MP9m (visor)
https://amzn.to/309PQEl (LED light kit)

TS100 Soldering Iron (affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/2LNvR4Y

HQ Prop 5x4.3x3 (affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/34LavxW

Betaflight 4.0.6 diff for the Talon F7 Fusion:

**ALWAYS TEST YOUR STUFF WITH PROPS OFF**

Copy-paste below:

# start the command batch
batch start

board_name CLRACINGF7

# resources - remap for FETtec ESC and betaflight resource bug for Talon.
# DO NOT USE/TRUST if using a different FC, ESC, or BF build!!
resource MOTOR 2 NONE
resource MOTOR 3 NONE
resource MOTOR 4 NONE
resource MOTOR 2 C08
resource MOTOR 3 B07
resource MOTOR 4 B08
resource MOTOR 6 NONE

# feature
feature TELEMETRY
feature ESC_SENSOR

# beacon - use motors as beeper - omit if using actual beeper
beacon RX_LOST
beacon RX_SET

# serial
serial 0 1 115200 57600 0 115200
serial 2 64 115200 57600 0 115200
serial 3 1024 115200 57600 0 115200
serial 4 0 115200 57600 0 115200

# aux
aux 0 0 2 1600 2100 0 0
aux 1 1 0 1300 2100 0 0
aux 2 13 1 1600 2100 0 0
aux 3 35 3 1600 2100 0 0

# master
set motor_pwm_protocol = DSHOT600
set current_meter = ESC
set battery_meter = ESC
set esc_sensor_halfduplex = ON

# this has my personal stupid rates and special failsafe setup in it
# feel free to delete everything between here and batch end
# I have NOT even vaguely attempted to tune this quad

# failsafe
rxfail 3 h
set failsafe_off_delay = 20
set failsafe_throttle = 1300
set failsafe_throttle_low_delay = 20
set failsafe_procedure = AUTO-LAND

profile 0

rateprofile 0

# rateprofile 0
set thr_mid = 30
set thr_expo = 30
set roll_rc_rate = 120
set pitch_rc_rate = 120
set yaw_rc_rate = 120
set roll_srate = 85
set pitch_srate = 85
set yaw_srate = 80

# end the command batch
batch end

Video Tags

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