# So... what's on your bench at the moment? **URL:** \ **Category:** Racing Quads, Self-builds & FPV\ **Created:** [4 January 2020 09:00 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042 "2020-01-04T09:00:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/steviegeek/32/18587_2.png) [@Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/u/Steviegeek)\ **Post date:** [5 January 2020 18:52 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/21 "2020-01-05T18:52:33Z")
@anon34183503 Sure you’re not getting commision on these 🤔 LOL ---
**Author:** ![tom.at.rye](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/tom.at.rye/32/41423_2.png) [@tom.at.rye](https://greyarro.ws/u/tom.at.rye)\ **Post date:** [5 January 2020 19:11 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/22 "2020-01-05T19:11:25Z")
That’s more like it. Thanks for the tip! I’m on their wait list! ---
**Author:** ![anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc79bd/32.png) [@anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/u/anon34183503)\ **Post date:** [5 January 2020 19:12 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/23 "2020-01-05T19:12:33Z")
God I wish! It’s just it’s a brilliant bit of kit made of really good quality parts. I did a full review and build for the magazine I write for ---
**Author:** ![tom.at.rye](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/tom.at.rye/32/41423_2.png) [@tom.at.rye](https://greyarro.ws/u/tom.at.rye)\ **Post date:** [5 January 2020 19:24 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/24 "2020-01-05T19:24:09Z")
What about this one? > **[ImpulseRC Mr Steele Apex 5″ Quadcopter Frame Kit – Unmanned Tech UK FPV Shop](https://www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk/product/impulserc-mr-steele-apex-5-quadcopter-frame-kit/)** ---
**Author:** ![tom.at.rye](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/tom.at.rye/32/41423_2.png) [@tom.at.rye](https://greyarro.ws/u/tom.at.rye)\ **Post date:** [5 January 2020 19:25 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/25 "2020-01-05T19:25:44Z")
Oh… Its just the frame?? ---
**Author:** ![anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc79bd/32.png) [@anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/u/anon34183503)\ **Post date:** [5 January 2020 19:36 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/26 "2020-01-05T19:36:29Z")
That’s just the frame. It’s aimed at the kiss flight stack ---
**Author:** ![tom.at.rye](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/tom.at.rye/32/41423_2.png) [@tom.at.rye](https://greyarro.ws/u/tom.at.rye)\ **Post date:** [14 January 2020 07:13 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/27 "2020-01-14T07:13:26Z")
> [@anon34183503](#): > > arrive back in stock They’re back in stock! Credit cards out… ---
**Author:** ![anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc79bd/32.png) [@anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/u/anon34183503)\ **Post date:** [14 January 2020 07:32 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/28 "2020-01-14T07:32:30Z")
You should stock up on props and lipos at the same time lol ---
**Author:** ![Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/steviegeek/32/18587_2.png) [@Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/u/Steviegeek)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2020 07:51 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/29 "2020-02-08T07:51:02Z")
On my bench…? A finished TBS Source One quadcopter 😂 Started it 4th Jan but due to other chores it’s took till now to finish it. This is the one for me to learn how to fly Acro, Betaflight 4.1.1, I usually put iNav on my 250’s Yes, @notveryprettyboy I’ll be taking the centreing of the TX throttle stick 😆 For those interested in the spec’s: TBS/UMT Source One 5" frame EMAX ECO 2306 2400KV Azure JohnnyFPV props DYS F30 4in1 DSHOT Matek F722SE Foxeer Monster V2 2.5mm 16:9 Matek VTX HV 25/200/500mW VAS ION V2 RHCP antenna TBS Crossfire NANO receiver TBS Crossfire Immortal T V2 antenna BN-880 GPS 3D prints for GPS, VTX antenna, RX antenna I’ll be fitting 4S 1300 45C Turnigy Graphene LiPo’s Simulator, here I come… 🤯 Parts procured from Flying Tech and Unmanned Tech, (nod to @UnmannedCam who’s just joined this wonderful forum, welcome 🙂) ![IMG_1571](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/4/8/48c98984f891cef5eb356a98cc8df1a408ce1d75.jpeg) ![IMG_1572](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/c/1/c16d974d8ef4a5afe56aa4771ba4a7e4a50b69f0.jpeg) Cheers Steve ---
**Author:** ![anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc79bd/32.png) [@anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/u/anon34183503)\ **Post date:** [8 February 2020 08:40 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/30 "2020-02-08T08:40:28Z")
Hey dude. Build looks good. Only thing I would suggest is to put your xt60 on a cable rather direct soldered to the board. In the event of a crash you have no strain relief and could damage the board. /edit You may find you puff those batteries pretty quickly too. Especially if you give the beans! ---
**Author:** ![Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/steviegeek/32/18587_2.png) [@Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/u/Steviegeek)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2020 08:10 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/31 "2020-02-09T08:10:49Z")
Hi James @anon34183503 Thanks for your comments, appreciated, I certainly agree the XT60 is a bit vulnerable, on past models I’ve used a fixing clamp… ![image](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/8/7/876f97c0baef62d51760cca45fd1797236115d7f.jpeg) … I think I can find space on the top deck to do the same again, watch this space 🙂 Yes, 45C (58A) is probably not enough for some hard punch-outs. I had these two packs in stock and will have to be OK for me in the ACRO learning stage. Next buy will be bigger, 75C should be OK 🤔 can I ask what do you use? Question for you, Karl, @notveryprettyboy Dave @evilbobbins and others. Do you buy top branded quality packs and look after them carefully or do you buy the cheapest you can find and accept a shorter lifetime with them? I suppose from an eco/green/carefortheplanet concern we should do all we can to minimise pack scrappage, but what actually happens in the real world 🤔 🤔 Cheers Steve ---
**Author:** ![Nidge](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/nidge/32/17563_2.png) [@Nidge](https://greyarro.ws/u/Nidge)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2020 11:05 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/32 "2020-02-09T11:05:30Z")
For my 250/285 size quads I’ve been using the same set of Graphine Packs (3s and 4s) for the last four years or so. I wouldn’t say I’ve baby’d them nor have I thrashed them within an inch of their lives, but they’ve held up pretty well. I was recently given some ACEH 4s 1050 packs for my Vortex 150 Mini and I quite like them. I intend to swap the XT30’s they came with for XT60’s to use in some of my “pocket rocket” fixed wings. Nidge. ---
**Author:** ![anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc79bd/32.png) [@anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/u/anon34183503)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2020 11:38 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/33 "2020-02-09T11:38:27Z")
I live in the quality batteries realm. I also tend to only keep my batteries for 2 years max. I’m currently flying a bit of a mix of brands (more on this later. My first flight backs were the older variant of this > **[Turnigy Graphene Panther 1300mAh 4S 75C Battery Pack](https://hobbyking.com/en_us/graphene-1300mah-4s-75c.html?___store=en_us)** > > Introducing a new generation in premium performance. The Turnigy Graphene Panther 75C is a powerful lipoly battery with an unbeatable cycle life and durability. They provided good enough value and lasted about a year of crashing and abuse before I sold them on. Would I recommend them for someone starting out? Yes I think so. They are tough and can take a beating. But they are also heavy. I then got myself some acehe batteries [https://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/acehe-1500mah-4s-75c-150c-lipo-battery](https://www.hobbyrc.co.uk/acehe-1500mah-4s-75c-150c-lipo-battery) These provided a noticeable improvement over the turnigy cells. But this was short lived and they very quickly started to show signs of age. Would I buy them again. Nope they just didn’t last long term. After that I got some kero lipos Now of all the batteries I have flown they have been my fave. Unfortunately they are basically a bit like rocking horse poop! No one stocks them so while I think they are brilliant batteries you can’t actually buy them! Then I got some Tattu batteries… Tattu funfly seem to work well but I have found that they don’t have the longevity I was hoping for with a premium battery. > **[Tattu Funfly Series 1550mAh 14.8V 100C 4S1P Lipo Battery Pack – Unmanned Tech...](https://www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk/product/tattu-funfly-series-1550mah-14-8v-100c-4s1p-lipo-battery-pack/)** I also got some at the same time as the fun fly and I really love the detachable balance leads these seem to fly ok and haven’t failed me yet. Will let you know what I think come the end of the season! [https://www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk/product/tattu-1550mah-14-8v-75c-4s1p-lipo-battery-pack-with-detachable-balance-cable/](https://www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk/product/tattu-1550mah-14-8v-75c-4s1p-lipo-battery-pack-with-detachable-balance-cable/) Most recently I have got myself some 6s “the fpv” lipos from our man @UnmannedCam at unmannedtech I can’t say if they are any good yet as the 6s build I have for them is still slightly backordered but they look good and the cells were well balanced on arrival. I guess I will update this once Iv out a few flights on them. ---
**Author:** ![notveryprettyboy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/notveryprettyboy/32/144159_2.png) [@notveryprettyboy](https://greyarro.ws/u/notveryprettyboy)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2020 12:38 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/34 "2020-02-09T12:38:01Z")
I’m using GNB 1500 4s at 230c. About £20 each. Yet to see how long they last. ---
**Author:** ![anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc79bd/32.png) [@anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/u/anon34183503)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2020 13:05 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/35 "2020-02-09T13:05:58Z")
It’s worth mentioning the “c” ratings are largely utterly made up! ---
**Author:** ![Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/steviegeek/32/18587_2.png) [@Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/u/Steviegeek)\ **Post date:** [9 February 2020 15:24 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/36 "2020-02-09T15:24:57Z")
Well, the sun is shining, the wind is horrendous, so no flying… It’s a build day, after taking the good lady out for lunch, on my bench at the moment is… My last remaining STreak250, having a few repairs/mods - better FPV camera. - replacement LED and buzzer board. - spacers to raise the top deck just enough to fit a new 4S 2200 battery. - some spiffing new props ![IMG_1591](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/b/b/bb234038512f50fef7e643dd9bbe724c3873c7bb.jpeg) What are you doing today in your man cave ? Cheers Steve 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![tom.at.rye](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/tom.at.rye/32/41423_2.png) [@tom.at.rye](https://greyarro.ws/u/tom.at.rye)\ **Post date:** [23 February 2020 18:59 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/37 "2020-02-23T18:59:48Z")
So the time has come for me to finally ditch my crappy £20 soldering iron which seems to barely be able to melt a marshmallow. Anyone recommend a reasonably priced replacement…? ![15824843708713387855028191277451](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/2/5/254c7db6ae573c61e6ddb4cf5b0bc363d5773dac.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Nidge](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/nidge/32/17563_2.png) [@Nidge](https://greyarro.ws/u/Nidge)\ **Post date:** [23 February 2020 19:29 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/38 "2020-02-23T19:29:20Z")
I’ve been using one of these for the last four years. I didn’t buy it off eBay, just using the link as an aid to description. > **[853d 230v 3in1 DC Power Supply SMD Rework Station Soldering Hot Air Gun...](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/853D-230V-3in1-DC-Power-Supply-SMD-Rework-Station-Soldering-Hot-Air-Gun-Welder/323904281734?epid=13025432948&hash=item4b6a331c86:g:2m8AAOSws11eRie6)** > > Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 853d 230v 3in1 DC Power Supply SMD Rework Station Soldering Hot Air Gun Welder at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products! ---
**Author:** ![anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/bc79bd/32.png) [@anon34183503](https://greyarro.ws/u/anon34183503)\ **Post date:** [23 February 2020 19:38 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/39 "2020-02-23T19:38:31Z")
I do all my work with a ts100 these days. It lives in my flight bag and I use it on the go and at home… ---
**Author:** ![Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/steviegeek/32/18587_2.png) [@Steviegeek](https://greyarro.ws/u/Steviegeek)\ **Post date:** [23 February 2020 19:38 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042/40 "2020-02-23T19:38:55Z")
That’s a nice piece of kit for that price 👍 Steve [Previous page](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042.md?page=1) [Next page](https://greyarro.ws/t/so-whats-on-your-bench-at-the-moment/12042.md?page=3)