Tarot T810 build

[mackar]

I';m just about to start building a Tarot T810, the parts have started to arrive and I hope to be ready before the end of October.

I will try to document as much as possible of the build here www.maciej.se/T810.html

I will use Pixhawk as FC, the parts that have been ordered so far are:

    Tarot T810 folding six-axis rack TL810A
    Tarot T810/T960 six-axis folding tripod TL96013
    Tarot T810/T960 mount dual battery under the seat TL96018
    Tarot T810/T960 gimbal mount kit TL96014
    6xT-Motor MT3515 400KV
    6xRCTimer SimonK Speed Controller ESC HVSK-40A
    Tarot T810/T960 gimbal mount kit TL96014
    Foxtech Supreme C/F Propeller(14x4.8) (Supreme 1448)
    DYS RC Model 300A Power Distribution Board
    3DR Pixhawk with u-bloc GPS and compass
    3DR Radio Telemetry Kit 433
    MinimOSD
    Multistar High Capacity 6S 10000mAh Multi-Rotor Lipo Pack
    LED Lily Pad (12LEDs RGB)
    Turnigy Receiver Controlled Switch
    FrSky 2.4GHz Accst Taranis X9D

[mackar]

The Parts are starting to arrive...



Follow the build here
www.maciej.se/T810.html

[mackar]

The build is finally starting, the first arm is mounted


I';ll have LEDs unted under four of the arm, I';ll skip the two in front so I dont disturb the images/videos


More info here
http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#startup

[mackar]

All six arms are now assembled, hope to be able to mount the rest of the frame during the weekend and start with the electrical parts.



http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#arms

[redford]

Looking good. I';ve just finished a T960 :)

[mackar]

What spec do you have on the 960?

[redford]

SunnySky 580Kv
Afro 30A
14" Xoar props
Naza V2
Carrying a DYS 3 axis Nex gimbal with Sony A6000

[mackar]

SunnySky 580Kv
Afro 30A
14" Xoar props
Naza V2
Carrying a DYS 3 axis Nex gimbal with Sony A6000

What do you think about the gimbal?

I';m still looking for a gimbal, I';m planing to start flying with my gopro but upgrade to a bigger camera in the near future.

[mackar]

The frame and legs are finally assembled, hope to be able to calibrate the ESCs today and maybe start soldering things together.


http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#frame

[mackar]

The motors are started for the first time :-)

Have now calibrated the ESCs, connected the LEDs via a step down board and power switch so I can turn tmen on/off via the radio.

Next step will be to connect the OSD and FPV equipement.

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#parts

RC Timer HVSK SimonK ESC calibration with Pixhawk

[nub]

some day i';d like to own a beast like that, really like the clean look of them, well smart, hope the rest of the build goes smoothly.

[bigandy]

Looks good that!  I';m building a t810 at the moment too, although I';ve not got too far at the moment.  I';ve gone for the MN3510-360kv motors coupled with 25A escs, and 15" props.  The idea is to keep the weight down, but still have enough grunt to loft a Nex5 on a gimbal.  The less mass to loft, the more efficient everything is!

How and where did you mount your ESCs?  I can';t see them under the motor mounts....

Cheers
Andy

[mackar]

How and where did you mount your ESCs?  I can';t see them under the motor mounts....

The ESCs will b mounted under the bottom plate

[mackar]

New motor adapters have arrived so I can fasten the propellers



http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#adapt

[mikim]

This build looks interesting. 

I am about to embark on a 960build so will no doubt be keeping and eye on how you get on as they are basically the same frame I believe :-)

[mackar]

The build is going slowly right now, waiting for some parts and cables before I can continue... I';ve at least ordered a new gimbal :-)

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#gimbal

[mackar]

The gimbal arrived today, I have assembled it and hope to start with configuration tomorrow.

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#gimb

[mackar]

Connected a 3dr radio telemetry kit today, didn';t buy a original kit from 3DR so I had to modify the cables a little bit. Nice to be able to do rest of the configuration without having to connect via USB

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#radio

[mackar]

First tests with the RCTimer gimbal done today, not too happy with how it works right now...
http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#gimb1

First test - Rctimer ASP 3 Axis Nex GH5 Brushless Gimbal

[mackar]

I';ts going really slowly right now, I';m struggling with the Alexmos controller. It seems to work at home but as soon as I test it outside I have vibrations. I have olso ordered another controller for the gimbal.

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#gimb2

[orfordness]

I';ts going really slowly right now, I';m struggling with the Alexmos controller. It seems to work at home but as soon as I test it outside I have vibrations. I have olso ordered another controller for the gimbal.

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#gimb2

I went through this rigmarole with the alex moss controllers, i';ve a few spare as eventually i binned it and bought a Walkera G2D

Steve

[mackar]

I went through this rigmarole with the alex moss controllers, i';ve a few spare as eventually i binned it and bought a Walkera G2D

Steve

I';ll continue my struggle atleast until the new controller has arrived :)

[mackar]

Some success with the gimbal, new PID settings and I left the gimbal outside for 15 minutes to adapt to the outside temperature
RCTimer ASP 3 axis gimbal, 2nd test. Alexmos-32 controller

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#gimb3

[mackar]

Have been away for a couple of days but had some time today to modify the power module and radio.

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#pwmod

[mackar]

The build continues, have mounted a PDM today, I need to buy a second step down module so I';ll have one for 12v and one for 5v then I can solder all the cables.

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#pdm

[mackar]

I have finally soldered all ESCs, power cables and step down modules to the PDM, need to measure it so I don';t have a shortage somewhere and the I can mount the ESCs permanently.

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#pdm1

[mackar]

The power module if finally ready, motors are connected and the Pixhawk is mounted. Now I can start to configure the Pixhawk.

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#pdm2

[mackar]

Not very much new... have uploaded Arducopter 3.2 to the pixhawk and configured the 6-pos switch so it';s working fine now, a calibration and a curve to tune PWM output was needed.

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#6pos

[mackar]

The build has been really slow the last few weeks, to much at work :-(
But I have finally had time to configure some more and mount everything so it should be time for a maiden flight the coming weekend.

http://www.maciej.se/T810.html#aredy

[AlanN]

Good to see your build back on the move. I';m also struggling with too much time at work to get mine finished, but at least it pays for these "essential" parts.