Hi Scott
Not meaning to blow you off. I’m right in the middle of three projects as we speak that need completion before I can even think about playing. I’m working as fast as I can. so I can fly again with no other thoughts other than flying! and as soon as I’m done in a few days, I will pass on what information I have. I am by no means a professional or anything of the sort. I just build for fun and the challenge of what I like and it works for me. I can tell you 99.9% of my items for the build comes from eBay.I have found other sources in China. But I always go back to eBay.Whatever you need order x2. half of what you need will be late or lost. You could buy from local whatever and pay 10x the price or waite and I tried to find the best items for the cheapest price I can. You can build a fairly decent basic small case for about $ 120.00 Excluding your iPad/tablet. The most expensive item I have spent to date was for the larger Pelican case that stored 2 Mavic, 2 controllers 2 Tablets,7 batteries, ND, Sun Hoods for both screen and so much more and even that was a used case I got off eBay. but in great shape for 68 bucks. A new ones go for around $170.00. And that as much as I like the quality of the case, Was an (overkill) due to the case weight of 13 pounds with NOTHING in it. Look into Harber Freight's lockable case.mid to large size. much cheaper and the lid does not come back at you and slam your fingers.The big case around $29.99 on sales. BUY, Only when they go on sale. When do they go on sale? A minute right after you bought one because you could not wait a few days later and paid $20 more plus tax! Save where you can because you will need it for the good QMA connectors and cables. You need to figure out what you want to do, what you want in it. Are you going to amp up? Or just make one for FPV station. Do your homework take your time and do it right the first time. You won’t be sorry for taking the time. You need most of all, to know every inch of the case. Whatever case you buy. Is the controller going to gimbaled right on the case itself for flying? or cable so you can fly away from the case? how much room in depth do you have to play with bottom half of the case? How much room do you need to install all you want behind the faceplate on the top half? is the tablet going to be dedicated to the case? where you can install behind the faceplate. or on top of the plate with magnet mount? so you can watch Youtube? look on eBay for everything that you need including the WiFi amps, GPS, Cables, connectors, case, bells whistles.LEDs,mood lights, coffee holder and so on. Are you going for Real carbon fiber faceplate that could cost you more than the price Pelican case? Or cheap out with acrylic with contact paper.I am not going to even reply to you if you tell me you have some plywood laying around. you need to do some soldering. Dremel tools Shirley be handy and the list goes on. last thing that will save you lots of time. Get a mid-size (step) drill bit. one drill bit but can drill many size holes. You will thank me later. And in the end my friend, you will have something that you can be proud of. I take that back, Done right a wood one would look GREAT. Dare I say it Retro!
PS: 2 or of 3 of my projects as we speak is building my deck 99% done and around my hot tub. The GREAT NEWS is I have a 12 ft octagon shape hot tub and I am building a fully functional 8 ft landing pad with lights and sequins strobed for night flying right on the tub lid
. I made one a few weeks back as a prototype for landing the Mavic on my car's roof. just up the size. Get back to you as soon as I am done. ScottD, I hope this will get you started and want to say also, Good for you, for even trying
Thanks for the information!
First, your setup is absolutely right on target...all the credit goes to you, way better than Titan, but they do have quality projects. Awesome job!
Here is my plan....main concept is 85% exactly like yours, again, that's how well I think you did! I would have done very similar .....ok here is goes...
1. Case will be slightly bigger, Seahorse 920F Protective Wheeled Case with Foam
2. Foam cut outs , felt...very similar. ...very awesome job on that
3. Energen DroneMax MP18A AC charger
...how did you mount it, this one has detachable cables
4. Some type of cooling fan...your suggestions?
5. Looking for carbon look, but don't want the real... $ for other stuff...how did you do it?
6. Extra battery charger....I like how you have 110v in....I need help understanding wiring...maybe have so the plug in are mounted on front plate ...what do I need?
7. I have complete Titan atlas, 14" long wips , car kit with cables...I will have collapsible pole to mount the Titan long range atlas....suggestions ?
8. 10 inch tab 2 will mount with magnet...need to know how?
9 heavy duty tripod it can mount on
10. I have dji racing googles...would like to store in it....I like your concept 1 case...everything fits in...one stop shop flying....hence the larger case.
11. Clean look, like yours....yours in very professional, my goal also.
12. Panels, switches, master arm on/off etc.....really need help with electrical ....pictures would help...I have good imagination and common sense, but I have not seen " the guts"...suggestions
13. I will start experimental with battery clip and 2 x lipo's holder from maxxuav...for longer flights...I don't care for record distance ....just maybe 3-5 minutes more per flight..so need to chargingredients incorporatedo
14..yes fly in car ....I am 110%, land on roof...great !
Well, as you can see....very very close to yours....just my own touch on things.
I really need help with wiring, piggy backing batteries , types...photo's would be great...I have parts coming in...gonna get case by this weekend. ...you da man....help a fellow pilot out....I appreciate all and any help...parts list and venors/ebay?
Absolutely brilliant and great job!!
Thank you
Scott