FPV Lab Blog https://fpvhandbook.com/blog FPV Lab Blog Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en <![CDATA[First build log entry]]> https://fpvhandbook.com/blog/first-build-log https://fpvhandbook.com/blog/first-build-log Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The first real entry in the build log. The plan: document the 6S 5″ freestyle build end to end — every decision, every mistake — so the next build is faster.

Today​

  • Confirmed the part list (see the 5″ Freestyle build).
  • Bench-tested one motor + prop on the thrust stand to sanity-check the thrust-to-weight target of TWR≈9\text{TWR} \approx 9.
  • Discovered one motor mount hole was slightly off — reamed it rather than forcing the screw.

Next time: solder the 4-in-1 and do a props-off power-up behind a smoke-stopper.

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