UAVWorks's video: Complete Beginner s Guide to Building a Tricopter Part 1

In this tutorial, I cover everything needed in order to build a DIY tricopter from scratch starting with the very basics such as some important materials you will need and how you should cut your wires. Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKCdgihVqdU Optimized frame template for you DIYers: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1597410 Music used in the intro video created by Hania, check her out at: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHaniaShow She's an amazing singer, and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Great written resource to complement this video: http://rcexplorer.se/projects/2011/09/the-tricopter-v2-5/ Materials that may not have been covered (Most of the items below can be purchased from HobbyKing): 1 x Flight control board ( I recommend the KK2 for beginners) 3 x DT750 750kV Motors 3 x TURNIGY Plush 18amp Speed Controllers 1 x 3s Turnigy 25-35C 2200mAh LiPo 1 x BMS-385DMAX Digital Servo (Metal Gear) 1 x GWS 10*4.7 or GWS 11*4.7 for heavy lifting 1 x Front wheel steering mounts 1 x Transparent heatshrink 1 x 4mm heatshrink 4 x Red 16AWG silicone cable 1 x Black 16AWG silicone cable 4 x Male to male servo cables 1 x M3 Hex screws. 1 x M3 lock nuts 1 x M4 lock nuts 1 x XT60 connector 1 x Battery strap 1 x 420mm servo extension 1 x 3.5 bullet connectors 1 x Programming card 3 x 1.5mm glass fiber plates (min size 140*100mm) 4 mm carbon fiber rod 40+ of 2.5mm zip-ties 3 mm thick plywood 8 mm silicone tubing Blue locktite CA glue 24 awg copper wire If you found this guide useful, please don't forget to leave a like rating so it can be more popular and reach others who want to learn to build a tricopter too. Thanks for watching