I got a few items back that I lend to a friend. They are parts from my DIY Quadcopter: motors, esc’s, paris board etc. Now I have parts to build a Tricopter or T-copter. My goal with this build is to have a clear view for the GoPro and a stable platform for aerial videos. …
Tag Archive: T-copter
Oct 22
T-copter update
I think I have to start the T-copter build once more I want to use my camera gimbal and I want to get rid of visible propellers. Bring in the T! The T-copter will fit nicely here, a cool frame with lots of potential. I only have to order a bunch of ESC’s to get …
Apr 09
T-copter halted or cancelled
I have decided to cancel the work on the T-copter. At least halt it for a while (I still have all things needed for it) The reason I choose to do this is the fact that the T-copter cannot compare to the Quadcopter in any way. Even If I convert it into a MultiWii T-cotper …
Feb 26
T-copter progress
I know – I have been lazy updating the T-copter – but here is the current state. Motors and ESC’s are transferred from my Tricopter. Gyros are mounted on exactly same centre plates (1 used, 1 new) The wire harness to power everything will be re soldered (I will reuse most of it, only adjust …
Oct 21
GoPro HD arrived
I finally got my GoPro HD Here is a quick samle pic (resized to 800*600 from 2592*1944/5mpix) Its taken from a conference room at work… Now I really have to get the T-copter in the air Yesterday I started dismantling my TriCopter and I will mount the big motors and ESC’s on the T-frame. I …
Oct 09
T-copter frame almost finished
I love the simplicity of a Tricopter and even more a T-copter. The frame is so simple yet sturdy and torsionally rigid. Best of all is that it will allow me to have a very flexible layout to find the COG no matter what gear I use. As I’m waiting for the GoPro HD to …
Oct 09
Tricopter with a T
I am currently planning for a T-copter. A Tricopter in a T-layout. Why this? Well…I ordered a GoPro HD and this camera has 170ยบ angle of view. If I mount this on my current Tricopter or the Quadcopter I will always capture motors and propellers on the front arms. So I figured I could build …
Youtube Playlist
Above is one of my playlists on Youtube with some selected highlights. I think I included most of my FPV flights with the Skywalker.