Pickle EVO : micro HD 65mm FPV quad frame

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[There's a new 3 inch version of this frame called the Evo2](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3790011) Follow me on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ledrone.club/) and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCapTPmZgBj52TmWORFjEoqg) ---- Here's a variant of the [Pickle mini fpv frame](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3359505), deadcat version, intended to use different hardware than a classic [Toothpick](https://kababfpv.com/2019/01/16/build-guide/) frame. The frame will take 65mm props and is a box style design. As of september 2019, this frame should be excellent for a micro HD quadcopter build using one of the new nano HD cameras that are being released. Check below for recommended hardware. This frame was thought as a 2S machine but you can go 3S/4S, depending on what motors/esc you use. I'd recommend to go with a light 3S setup. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K9o7PJlO4lA" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> ## Changelog * 28 aug. 2019 : updated frame to fit modern whoop boards and better motor mount (top plate 1.3, bottom plate 1.2). * 25 apr. 2019 : changed the cam mount for 14x14 cameras with a better and smaller one (v1.1). * 21 apr. 2019 : frame version 1.1 added a reinforcement on the bottom plate at the front. * 18 apr. 2019 : added 2 fpv cam mounts, one for 19x19 cams (micro cams, HD cams, etc) and one for 14x14 cams (Caddx EOS2, Runcam Racer Nano, etc.) ## Specifications * 100-110mm frame * Supports 110x up to 140x motors with 3 or 4 holes (9mm pattern and M2 screws). * Deadcat arms * FC mount holes for whoop AIO, 20x20 and 16x16mm * Weight : ~9g with hardware (see below) ## Where to get this frame ? #### Cut it yourself If you're in North America you can try here http://www.cncmadness.com If you're in the EU you can try at https://www.ahltec.de Those services will need the DXF file and carbon thickness (2mm recommended). Should cost you around 15 $/€ per frame (incl. shipping). ## Recommended gear ### Motors I'd go with a 3S setup on this build so here are some options with suitable Kv : * [BrotherHobby 1402 8100 Kv !should work on 3S](https://www.banggood.com/Brotherhobby-Returner-1402-8100KV-9500KV-1-2S-FPV-Racing-Drone-Brushless-Motor-p-1212604.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [Diatone Mamba 1105 5500 Kv](https://www.banggood.com/MAMBA-1105-5500KV-2-4S-Brushless-Motor-For-Diatone-GT-R239-R249-R249-FPV-Racing-RC-Drone-p-1408731.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [3B Hobby 1105 6000 Kv](https://www.banggood.com/2PCS-3B-R-1105-6000KV-7500KV-2-4S-Brushless-Motor-for-FPV-Racing-Drone-p-1229346.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [iFlight Xing Nano X1105 6000 Kv](https://www.banggood.com/IFlight-XING-NANO-X1105-1105-4500KV-6000KV-2-4S-CW-Thread-Brushless-Motor-for-iH2-iH3-120RS-FPV-Racing-Drone-p-1551370.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [Betafpv 1105 6000Kv](https://betafpv.com/collections/brushless-motors/products/1105-6000kv-motors-4-pcs) * [AmaxInno 1103 5000 Kv](https://www.banggood.com/AMAXinno-1103-5000KV-1-3S-Brushless-Motor-3_7g-for-RC-Drone-FPV-Racing-p-1425976.html?p=SI190238022477201908) Of course you can use other motors that fits the 9mm mount, i mainly suggested sufficiently yet powerfull motors but you can go wilder. ### FC * AIO Boards : * [BetaFPV Toothpick F4 2-4S AIO 12A](https://betafpv.com/collections/brushless-flight-controller/products/f4-2-4s-aio-brushless-fc-12a-for-toothpick) * [NameLessRC AIO412T F4](https://www.banggood.com/NameLessRC-AIO412T-F411-Flight-Controller-MPU6000-2-4S-HV-5V2_5A-BEC-p-1547589.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [BetaFPV F4 AIO 12A FC](https://betafpv.com/products/f4-2-4s-aio-brushless-flight-controller-12a-blheli_s) * [GEPRC GEP-12A-F4](https://www.banggood.com/GEPRC-GEP-12A-F4-V1_1-F411-F4-Flight-Controller-AIO-OSD-BEC-12A-BL_S-2-4S-4In1-ESC-for-RC-Drone-FPV-Racing-p-1474473.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [NameLessRC AIO412 F4](https://www.banggood.com/NameLessRC-AIO412-F4-Flight-Controller-AIO-OSD-BEC-Built-in-12A-BL_S-2-4S-ESC-for-Tinywhoop-FPV-Racing-Drone-p-1530337.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * 16x16 Stacks : * [iFlight Succex F4 V2, exists with vtx](https://www.banggood.com/IFlight-V2-SucceX-F4-Flight-Controller-12A-Blheli_S-2-4S-DSHOT600-Brushless-ESC-for-RC-Drone-FPV-Racing-p-1530344.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [Diatone Mamba F411, exists with vtx](https://www.banggood.com/Diatone-MAMBA-134-F411-Flight-Controller-MPU6000-Dshot6002-4S-STACK-BEC-5V1_5A-p-1530339.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * 20x20 stacks : * [HGLRC Zeus F4 FC + 15A ESC, 2-3S!](https://www.banggood.com/F4-Zeus-Flytower-STM32-F405-Flight-Controller-AIO-OSD-BEC-PDB-Black-Box-15A-BLheli_S-4-In-1-ESC-p-1197756.html?p=SI190238022477201908) ### HD Cameras 14x14 nano format * [RunCam Split 3 Nano](https://www.banggood.com/RunCam-Split-3-Nano-1080P-60fps-HD-Recording-WDR-Low-Latency-16943-NTSCPAL-Switchable-FPV-Camera-For-RC-Drone-p-1528561.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [Caddx Baby Turtle](tbd) ### SD/FPV Cameras 14x14 nano format * [Runcam Nano 2](https://www.banggood.com/RunCam-Nano-2-13-700TVL-1_8mm2_1mm-FOV-155170-Degree-CMOS-FPV-Camera-for-FPV-RC-Drone-p-1469656.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [RunCam Racer Nano](https://www.banggood.com/Runcam-Racer-Nano-CMOS-700TVL-1_8mm2_1mm-Super-WDR-Smallest-FPV-Camera-6ms-Low-Latency-Gesture-Control-Integrated-OSD-for-FPV-Racer-Drone-p-1468281.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [Foxeer Predator V4 Nano](https://www.banggood.com/Foxeer-Predator-4-Nano-Super-WDR-4ms-Low-Latency-1000TVL-FPV-Racing-Camera-OSD-43-169-NTSC-PAL-for-RC-Drone-p-1529597.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [Caddx EOS2](https://www.banggood.com/Caddx-Turbo-EOS2-43-1200TVL-2-1mm-13-CMOS-Mini-FPV-Camera-NTSCPAL-For-RC-Drone-p-1309237.html?p=SI190238022477201908) ### VTX * [TBS Unify Pro32 Nano 5G8](https://www.team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:unifypro32_nano) * [TBS Unify Pro Nano 5G8](https://www.team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:tbs_unifypro_nano) * [HappyModel Diamond VTX+DVR](https://www.banggood.com/Happymodel-Diamond-5_8Ghz-40CH-25100200mW-Switchable-VTX-FPV-Transmitter-with-DVR-Smartaudio-Ready-3_3-5_5V-p-1527358.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [Eachine Nano VTX](https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-NANO-VTX-5_8GHz-48CH-25100200400mW-Switchable-FPV-Transmitter-Support-OSDPitmodeIRC-Tramp-for-RC-Drone-Tiny-whoop-p-1525228.html?p=SI190238022477201908) ### Antenna * [Lumenier Micro AXII Shorty u.fl](https://www.banggood.com/Lumenier-Micro-AXII-Shorty-U_FL-5_8GHz-1_6dBi-FPV-Antenna-RHCP-LHCP-For-RC-Drone-p-1422409.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [TBS Triumph Pro u.fl](https://www.team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:triumph_pro_ufl) * [Foxeer Lollipop 3 u.fl](https://www.banggood.com/2pcs-Foxeer-5_8G-Lollipop-3-RHCP-2_5DBi-Omni-FPV-Antenna-U_FL-for-RC-Drone-BlackRedPurpleFluorescent-Green-p-1472199.html?p=SI190238022477201908) ### Propellers * [HQProps 65mm](https://www.banggood.com/5Pairs-HQ-Prop-Micro-Prop-65mm-Bi-Blade-2_5-Prop-1_5mm-Shaft-Propeller-For-FPV-Racing-p-1536063.html?p=SI190238022477201908) ### TX * [TBS Crossfire Nano](https://www.team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:crossfire_nano_rx) * [FrSky R-XSR](https://www.banggood.com/FrSky-R-XSR-Ultra-SBUSCPPM-D16-16CH-Mini-Redundancy-Receiver-1_5g-for-RC-Multirotor-FPV-Racing-Drone-p-1186057.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [FrSky XM+](https://www.banggood.com/Frsky-XM-Micro-D16-SBUS-Full-Range-Mini-Receiver-Up-to-16CH-for-RC-FPV-Racing-Drone-p-1110020.html?p=SI190238022477201908) ### Extra Mounting hardware * [3x 20mm M2 standoffs](https://www.banggood.com/20-PCS-M220mm-M223mm-M225mm-Standoff-4mm-Outer-Diameter-for-RC-Drone-FPV-Racing-Multi-Rotor-p-1419936.html?p=SI190238022477201908) * [3x M2 6-8mm steel screws](https://www.banggood.com/200pcs-M2-Allen-Bolt-Hex-Socket-Round-Cap-Head-Screw-Assortment-Kit-Set-Black-p-1041363.html?p=SI190238022477201908)