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BOLT250 – More on the ARMS
In this set of images, we demonstrate the relative size of the ‘bumpers’ and one approach to mount the ESCs on the arms. The motor prop combo on this build are the Cobra 2204 kv1960 with HQP6045 props...
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BOLT250 – Mounting Camera
This image demonstrates how we chose to mount the camera. It is one of the new generation mini cams, a Surveilzone 1177. We love this 1177 camera, besides weighing a feather, it utilizes the famous...
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BOLT250 – More on Wiring
The image below present the ESC and camera wiring to the PDB. A key feature to observe is how the ESC wiring feeds nicely along the arms and then through the dedicated slots into the mid section...
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BOLT250 – Fitting the FC
Important : It is not recommended to use metal bolts to hold down the N32 FC without proper insulation. (eg. a plastic washer). If this was G10, would likely be fine but as this is carbon, it may...
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BOLT250 – Fitting the VTX and Antenna
In this post we detail how our VTX is attached. We have used a small 200mw VTX attached to a pigtail with 90 degree SMA bulkhead. The top plate has a mount hole at either end for this purpose. The...
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BOLT250 – Battery Leads
In this post we highlight the battery lead wiring. The battery has been soldered to the top of the PDB and then drops down between the plates through the hex cavity. Ultimately it exits from the rear...
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BOLT250 – Finished
This is the final completed quad. It came in at 386 grams with all running gear but without battery. This was a health 65 grams lighter than a similar ZMR build. More pictures and vids to follow.
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BOLT250 – Thank you
A thank you to the many friends and customers that contributed to this project, the first drone from boltrc.com. Robbie, Pav and many others, you know who you are. Your advice, encouragement and in...
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BOLT250 – Standoff Stiffness Simulations
Thought it would be useful to compare the impact of several variables will have on the stiffness of a mini frame upper plate and standoffs. We conducted the test as when building our quad we notice a...
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BOLT250 – Starts Shipping 1 May 2015
After several months of engineering and testing, the first production batch of the BOLT250 are now shipping. It also kicks off our 100 new products for 100 days blitz commencing 1 May. Two versions...
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