Its The Brains of This Operation. Omnibus F4 AIO, NeoBlox GPS, HC-12, and iNav.
I’ve decided to scrap the NRF24 wireless transceivers for 433mhz HC-12 (SI4463) wireless transceivers. I have a few good reasons which are beyond the scope of my hexacopter post, and because most people will use a commercial transmitter and receiver. If you are interested in why I have done this, check out this post: HC-12 RC Transceiver.
The major differences between the quadcopter and the hexacopter are obvious. 2 more motors, and 2 more ESCs. However, the additional motors forced me to find a new PDB. Fortunately, I found one that has a 30mm hole spacing. I’ve also upgraded the FC to an Omnibus AIO F3 which also shares 30mm mounting hole spacing and can run iNav. The neoblox GPS module I am using also has 30mm hole spacing, so my electronics stack should be nice and compact. Check out the parts list, and assemby photos below.
Electronics Parts List
PartManufacturerWeight GramsQTYApproximate PriceBuy It Linky
| F4 Pro V3 Built-In OSD, Baro, BlackBox SD | Omnibus | 1 | $26.49 | Available at Amazon | |
| CC3D NAZE32 F3 Power Distribution Board | NA | 1 | $5.94 | Available at Amazon | |
| 30a ESC lites | Racerstar | 6 | $6.99 ($41.94 |
Available at Amazon | |
| 2212 1000KV Brushless | Racerstar | 6 | $4.99 ($28.14) |
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