Electronics; Tools - 3DR DIY Y6 Build Manual

Electronics

Tools

motors with adapters (6)
electronic speed controllers (6)
Deans connectors (6)
Heat shrink tubing (12)
SF propellers (4)
SFP propellers (4)
GPS mast with four mounting screws
u-blox GPS with compass
Pixhawk kit
To complete this build, you will need the following tools not included with your kit:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Double-side foam tape or other mounting adhesive
• Soldering equipment
Note: The electronics for this build require soldering. If you're unfamiliar with soldering,
our friends at Sparkfun have some great tutorials that can get you started, including this
comic. For an example of exactly what soldering you'll be doing in this build, view this
video tutorial.
This build uses the Pixhawk autopilot
system, including these components:
• Pixhawk autopilot
• u-blox GPS with Compass
• Telemetry radios
• Radio control system
• ArduCopter/APM:Copter firmware
Click here for more information
about these components and to view
compatible radio control systems.
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