# FPV Parts review. What have you bought and is it any good?
**URL:** https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963
**Category:** Racing Quads, Self-builds & FPV
**Tags:** fpv
**Created:** [2 December 2021 20:03 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963 "2021-12-02T20:03:18Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@notveryprettyboy](https://greyarro.ws/u/notveryprettyboy)
#### Post date: [2 December 2021 20:03 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/1 "2021-12-02T20:03:19Z")
Hi all.
This is a thread to post your review of that new part you have just bought from your local / non local FPV supplier.
Hopefully, with the aid of the site search mechanism, users here can get a balanced opinion on their potential purchase that is residing in your basket.
I’ll kick this off with a recent purchase:
Steele 5 drone frame (link below).
Pros
- This frame will fit a mini camera (so you can adapt it to fit a micro or nano);
- It will fit a double stack (4 in 1 esc & fc) in the centre;
- It has a rear part for either analogue or a hd vtx;
- The arms are 5mm thick which is a must and are suitable for separate esc’s;
- It’s very cheap.
Cons
- The supplied lipo pad is not very grippy. Best to use ummagrip;
- The rear section means that you cannot use 51xx props. 50xx only;
- If you break an arm, the whole centre stack must be lifted. Not a quick repair;
- You will probably find that you’ll have to rotate your 4 in 1 esc 180 degrees. So motor mapping required.
Overall, I like the frame. Its light, compact and there are plenty of stl’s for upgrades.
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### Author:  [@Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/u/Steviegeek)
#### Post date: [2 December 2021 20:12 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/2 "2021-12-02T20:12:44Z")
Good idea for a thread @notveryprettyboy
I’ve just started my new FPV frame build, I’ll post up when finished 🙂
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### Author:  [@SirGunner](https://greyarro.ws/u/SirGunner)
#### Post date: [2 December 2021 21:47 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/3 "2021-12-02T21:47:15Z")
Great idea for a thread Karl 👍🏻 Just a quick question mate. Why can’t you use 51xx props? I’ve been using 5150 props on mine with no issues so far.
On my build I used the velcro lipo grip because it was lighter so not tried the rubber grip yet. Also I’m pretty sure (although not tried it yet) you can change an arm by just undoing the 2 screws and then loosening the other screws on the underside of the frame.
I really like that 3D printed vtx mount, looks great 👌🏻
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### Author:  [@notveryprettyboy](https://greyarro.ws/u/notveryprettyboy)
#### Post date: [2 December 2021 22:28 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/4 "2021-12-02T22:28:29Z")
I found that my 51xx props hit the rear standoffs. Is your frame the exact copy of my apex copy?
Also, the grip nuts for the arms in my frame seem to spin if the arm bolt isn’t tightened enough. So if I undo the inner arm bolt, its tricky to get the nut back in place
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### Author:  [@SirGunner](https://greyarro.ws/u/SirGunner)
#### Post date: [2 December 2021 22:59 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/5 "2021-12-02T22:59:01Z")
Looking at mine against yours they look identical but they might be slightly different copies of the Apex. I think there are a few different copies available. Which 51xx props are you using Karl?
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### Author:  [@Earwig](https://greyarro.ws/u/Earwig)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 05:03 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/6 "2021-12-03T05:03:41Z")
> [@SirGunner](#):
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> I’ve been using 5150 props
Are these props endorsed by the late, great Mr Van Halen? 😁
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### Author:  [@Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/u/Steviegeek)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 06:18 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/7 "2021-12-03T06:18:30Z")
> [@notveryprettyboy](#):
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> the grip nuts for the arms in my frame seem to spin
Are they pressed tight enough into the carbon? on my new frame I had to use a really strong press at work to get mine in
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### Author:  [@notveryprettyboy](https://greyarro.ws/u/notveryprettyboy)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 08:40 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/8 "2021-12-03T08:40:20Z")
It’s literally 1mm
> [@Steviegeek](#):
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> Are they pressed tight enough into the carbon?
I think so. They looked flush. Knowing me, they wont be 😁
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### Author:  [@notveryprettyboy](https://greyarro.ws/u/notveryprettyboy)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 17:49 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/9 "2021-12-03T17:49:35Z")
Hmmm. Some of my 51xx props fit, others don’t.
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### Author:  [@SirGunner](https://greyarro.ws/u/SirGunner)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 17:54 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/10 "2021-12-03T17:54:23Z")
When you put the frame together did you have a small carbon block that sits in the middle aligning all the arms?
> [@notveryprettyboy](#):
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> Some of my 51xx props fit, others don’t.
Thats a bit weird, alot of my props are 51xx and I have loads of excess space. I’ll take a pic and post it soon
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### Author:  [@notveryprettyboy](https://greyarro.ws/u/notveryprettyboy)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 17:57 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/11 "2021-12-03T17:57:25Z")
> [@SirGunner](#):
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> did you have a small carbon block that sits in the middle
No. I’ve seen that on the apex though
For 20 quid, I’m happy 😁 Mine’s the copy of the copy
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### Author:  [@Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/u/Steviegeek)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 18:04 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/12 "2021-12-03T18:04:47Z")
@notveryprettyboy
Don’t shout at me but…,
Is it a true X or could the front and rear arms be swapped or upside 😘😘😘
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### Author:  [@SirGunner](https://greyarro.ws/u/SirGunner)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 18:08 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/13 "2021-12-03T18:08:50Z")
It should be a true X and all the arms should be identical front, back and whichever way around they are. It’s one of the reasons I chose the frame as you only have to carry one type of spare arm Steve 👍🏻
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### Author:  [@notveryprettyboy](https://greyarro.ws/u/notveryprettyboy)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 18:09 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/14 "2021-12-03T18:09:48Z")
All the arms are the same, but only go one way round. I checked that.
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### Author:  [@Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/u/Steviegeek)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 19:18 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/15 "2021-12-03T19:18:23Z")
Jumper T-Lite transmitter review, courtesy of @SirGunner
> [@Jumper T-Lite or other small controller with Tracer](https://greyarro.ws/t/jumper-t-lite-or-other-small-controller-with-tracer/39973/7):
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> Just a heads up Jason, I have had 2 Jumper T-Lite units. The first one was dead on arrival and got replaced. The second one lasted a few months before having the same issue again and wouldn’t power up. I drove up to the Big Meet after testing it at home to make sure it was charged. When I got there I took it out my bag and it was dead. Luckily @DeanoG60 had brought along his TX16S and kindly lent it too me for the weekend otherwise I would have been grounded. Its not too bad as a cheap controll…
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### Author:  [@SirGunner](https://greyarro.ws/u/SirGunner)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 21:40 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/16 "2021-12-03T21:40:15Z")
Glowing review eh Steve 😆
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### Author:  [@notveryprettyboy](https://greyarro.ws/u/notveryprettyboy)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 21:44 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/17 "2021-12-03T21:44:30Z")
A review is a review. Good or bad?
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### Author:  [@SirGunner](https://greyarro.ws/u/SirGunner)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 21:51 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/18 "2021-12-03T21:51:27Z")
> [@notveryprettyboy](#):
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> Some of my 51xx props fit, others don’t
Here’s some of my 51xx props on the Apex HD copy
Azure Power 5148
Dalprop Spitfire 5148.5
Azure Power 5148
HQProp 5151
Hurricane 51499
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### Author:  [@notveryprettyboy](https://greyarro.ws/u/notveryprettyboy)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 22:00 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/19 "2021-12-03T22:00:59Z")
I’ve just taken another look at your frame and there are some minor differences. Mine looks to be a slimmed down cheaper version.
Although your frame will take 51xx props, as illustrated via your uploaded images, I believe my frame is far superior and will be more supreme in flight. Sorry mate. That’s the way the cookie crumbles 😆
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### Author:  [@Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/u/Steviegeek)
#### Post date: [3 December 2021 22:03 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/fpv-parts-review-what-have-you-bought-and-is-it-any-good/39963/20 "2021-12-03T22:03:03Z")
> [@SirGunner](#):
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> Glowing review eh
Just what we need Steve @SirGunner
Honest comments from a ‘real’ user, not a paid YT’er saying everything new is ‘fantastic’
If any of us see somebody posting their comments on something they have bought, FPV related, let’s link it to this thread of Karl’s @notveryprettyboy👍
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