Sky Hero - little spyder build thread and enhancements

[jtcrowder49]

Very nice build log! Where can I get the standoffs for the NAZA? I already have the carbon plates. I'm state side btw.

[TommyBear]

Originally Posted by jtcrowder49

Very nice build log! Where can I get the standoffs for the NAZA? I already have the carbon plates. I'm state side btw.

You can get them from your local electronics store.

[Grant Smith]

I'm waiting for my Little Spyder now and am going to stretch it a little but not as much as you, I am going to put the rear arms on the front and make some new rears, this makes the frame a 570 rather than a 450 so will take larger props. I would like to make the most of the standard motor mounts so was thinking of T-Motor MT3506 650KV motors running 11" or 12" props on 4s in X4 configuration, does that sound like a sensible option for a little more duration?

[Grant Smith]

Actually, thinking about my last post and doing some maths, I reckon the MN3510 700KV would be a better bet, the MT3506 wouldn't provide enough power and strangely there doesn't seem to be a MT3510 in the range??

[TommyBear]

The rear arms are the same size as the SH 700 front arms.
I've used MT 700Kv on mine on 4S.

[BigIreland]

I liked this build so much, I tried to duplicate it. She's all built but I'm having trouble getting the Naza M v2 to play nice with the H3-3D in octo-rotor config. I'm using a Spektrum AR8000 with a first gen DX-18.

In the setup software, when I try to turn on the gimbal, I get "Gimbal function open failed, Octo-rotor not support gimbal!". I've been searching high and low for a fix but to no avail. How did you do it?

[MontanaMan]

I know this thread is becoming a bit long in the tooth, but I recently purchased a Little Spyder clone, with 480mm size instead of the stock 450. I am trying to decide on motor/ESC combinations for the build.

My goal is to have long flight times. I will be using a Pixhawk FC and 4S 5000mah power.

I believe I will be running 10" props, although this is not definite.

Any suggestions on prop/motor/ESC combos? I won't be using a Gimbal (for now) and again...loooong flight times is the goal.

Thanks guys.

[SteveNunez]

Hey guys, being a Chroma Blade owner with tons of expensive 3s 6400 mah Chroma batteries, I went on to see how I might be able to adapt them to the Spyders. I've found you can easily adapt them by making a simple lead as follows.....works perfectly;