Nearly got this is in the air, quite a good kit to put together, though instructions lacking, but it’s not that bad… Have messed up the camera due to a stupid camera mount system that wouldn’t fit, so going to have to refocus that later… oops!
Anyways. I have the unmanned tech version (FrSky), manuals below, and have a spare ERLS module. 1) Is it worth doing that? What does ELRS give me FrSky doesn’t (and TBH I think the VTX will drop out before the radio does!) 2) If I do do it, then do I follow the CRSF version (Rx to Tx, and tx to RX obv)?
Also a note to anyone else who ever makes it… make sure you read the top left of the manual which says “Motors with Red dot in M2 and M3” before you thread lock all 4 motors on and build it… It’d be silly to miss that bit… (I assume due to motor rotation). Interesting and it confused me it’s props out (that common for ducted quads?). And can I change the direction if I ever wanted to? Don’t think this is BHeli?
Oh yeah didn’t think about Betaflight, guess I just change the protocol there. TBH will probably see what FrSky like (try it default hey), then make some changes!
So spent some time soldering my solder free self build kit. Wires for elrs, power for thumb and finder buzzer (not the basic buzzer that came with it). Pleased with that
Also sorted my focus on camera I ruined. Good to use the new usb VTX receiver. Also seems this drone powers the VTX ftom.usb so didn’t need battery though boy got to watch the temperatures!
Have setup the elrs and flashed 2.3 which means. Will probably need to flash me other drone to 2.3 as have done the TX module too. Some reason my laptop wouldn’t connect to the WiFi (didn’t even give me an IP just wouldn’t work) but did it from me trusty Chromebook
So basically 3d print a proper holder for the RX and buzzer get radio configured and hope to fly tomorrow!
Subjectively the ELRS receiver may give you a stronger connection, but I’ve found the SPI receiver in this kit actually performs better than most SPI receivers, certainly enough range for its intended use which is mainly inside and some outside flying in low speed breezes.
Partly inspired by @Earwig, and partly as I was thinking it when I got it, I designed the bits I wanted to add to this frame and printed it. Really pleased with way it’s come out and surprised managed it in TPU! Lol
But I wish I’d [known|remembered] about the CineFlea when I was buying parts for the Nano Long Range, as it’s got nearly everything I need for about £50 (36%) less.
The original frame is TPU too. When I take the electronics and carbon frame off of the original frame will weight it (bear in mind I’ve added the ELRS mount, GPS, Antenna and VTX mounts too though.
Part of the reason I got this was to self build my own thing one day, cos the price, is… welll excellent for all the bits you get… I expect to see these parts on a frame similar to yours one day
Sorry if not clear. I found the design online, added on the antenna mounts, the ELRS mount, the buzzer mount and the thumb mount as a single piece insetad of screwing them on (also the Buzzer was on the bottom and took a little scracthing @ chesterfield last week. Also extended the camera mount as @yith noticed not giving much protection. So it’s a “copy” + bits to the original white TPU frame
I need to buy a new lens for the Croc from UMT. That whoop is dangerously close to falling into my basket, but I’d have to get a TBS crossfire for it and that eats up most of the £50 saving. (Not that buying yet another quad is any sort of saving.)
for all the bits you get… I expect to see these parts on a frame similar to yours one day 
