DT-180 Racing Drone - Diatone 180mm Full Setup & Mods

Ok, so the DT-180 flies. Now, let's see what I can do with it. This post will update for a while.

I did a partial de-Pinning of FrSky_X4R-SB so that it will fit behind camera (and partially under Naze32-FC).

Cut last 2 pins down flush like the others. I will never need CH-2/CH-3 anyway. Leave the 6-pins for SBus & CH-1.

Needs one more thin coat of Liquid-Tape, for 2 total.

Install between beeper and PWM-cable.

PWM cable is just barely long enough.

Not really needed, but how about a small piece of black-tape for one more piece of insurance. I didn't know, but it turns-out that 99% of the bottom of this Naze32 PCB is smooth and void of components. That really helps make this mod possible. If you loose the threads on a stand-off, try some Teflon-tape.

X4R-SB got to keep its protective outer case. Its still a bit loose in space and not crushed. Wire and antenna management is key due to close props.

Naze32 is still level and securely hard-mounted with black nylon screws like before.

Nothing shorting-out.
Arms, spins-motors, RSSI is good.
Test flight successful. (Updated 7-15-2016)
- Battery got a bit hot.

CleanFlight Steps edited for this simple flight of this version of Naze32 FC and FrSky X4R-SB (via SBus):

Setup with CleanFlight Configurator v1.2.2
Identified Board:AFNA Version:2
Using NAZE firmware CLFL v1.12.1 (4-10-2016) Stable

• Calibrate Accelerometer
• Let sit still on level surface
• Save your config if you want (I do this often as I make changes and progress)

Ports

• UART-1
• Data = MSP/11520 (never change this)
• UART-2
• RX = Serial RX

Configuration

• Mixer = Quad-X
• Receiver Mode = RX_Serial (SBus)
• Serial Receiver Provider = SBus
• ESC & Motor Features
• Motor_Stop & Dis-Arm Motors (5 secs)
• Throttle numbers are Min=1150, Middle=1500, Max=1850, Min_Cmd=1000
• Some of these might need adjustment, but theses do work/fly.
• System Configuration
• Loop Time = 2000
• Other Features

Receiver

• Select Option for JR/Spektrum
• That will give you TAER1234 (Throttle, Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Aux1-4)
• By now your radio TX/RX set should be Bound and working. Turn on Taranis, and see it respond in CleanFlight. If paired TX/RX radio-set are both on and bound together, the Naze32-FC should not be beeping. X4R-SB green-led should also be lit.

Modes

• Setup some modes ... like Angle flight-mode (Auto-Level) on your main switch. (video)

Sensors

• Move and manipulate the Blade quad and watch sensors respond.