Reddit mentions of LORJE XT60 Connector Pairs - Pack of 5 pairs

The XT60 connectors are very nice. My team switched to them this year and we love them. Very easy to solder and virtually indestructible.

Parts List:

Frame - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24735__HobbyKing_Quadcopter_Frame_V1_USA_Warehouse_.html

Motors - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__48047__hexTronik_24gram_Brushless_Outrunner_1300kv_USA_Warehouse_.html

ESCs - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__47395__Afro_ESC_20Amp_Multi_rotor_Motor_Speed_Controller_SimonK_Firmware_USA_Warehouse_.html

Battery - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14975__Turnigy_2200mAh_3S_25C_Lipo_Pack_USA_Warehouse_.html

Flight Controller (With LED ring board) - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/flight-controllers/multiwii-pro-ez3-0-flight-controller-w-gps-option.html

Receiver - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/accessories/lemon-dsm2-6-channel-receiver-end-pin-252.html

Props (one pair orange, one pair green) - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/propellers/8-x-4-5-propeller-set-green.html

Power Distribution - http://witespyquad.gostorego.com/accessories/power-distribution-board.html

Stand-offs (used 20) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00137PXNS/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bullet Connectors (needed 12) - https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=47862

Power Connectors - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FAPYXS/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Low Battery Warning - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__41178__On_Board_Lipoly_Low_Voltage_Alarm_2s_4s_US_Warehouse_.html

I'm using my DX6i transmitter. So, without counting the cost of spares (I bought three batteries packs, and like 10 extra pairs of props), the build cost is $204, plus shipping. Not bad for my first attempt!

Fake edit: I almost forgot to put in that I cut about an inch off of a pool noodle, and replaced the absurdly crappy landing gear that came with my frame for doughnut-shaped cross sections. I love how they work!

Perfect!!! I decided to use that!

Can you let me know if you see any problems with this list?? Anything I can improve?? Anything I don't need??

Frame, PDB, FC, Motors, ESCs

Extra XT60 Battery Connectors

Props

Standoffs

2mm Gold Bullet Connector

Cable/Zip Ties

DIY FPV Kit

Tx/Rx

Tx/Rx to USB Adapter

Drone Battery 1 (heavy) 2200mAh

Drone Battery 2 (light) 1800mAh

FPV battery 1500mAh

What's the cheapest way to be able to get voltage to show on my FPV setup?

-Would I be able to use this voltage checker/warning buzzer?

What about a cheap lost model buzzer/discovery buzzer?? Can I use a switch on my Tx to make the alarm sound??

Is it overkill to get 3 batteries total?? 2 for the drone (So I can keep flying when one is charging) and 1 for the FPV reciever/display?

Thanks for the help!!

Okay, well, I'll take a shot at it but this may need a lot of tweaking on your end.
Your best bang for the buck as far as most power for the lowest price is your standard lead acid car battery. Downside is they are huge, and heavy, and you can't discharge them more than 50% at a time or else it ruins them. They have deep cycle batteries which you can discharge until they have only 20% left, but they cost more. There are lots of other types of batteries, smaller or lighter or longer lasting, but they can become extremely expensive. Everything with car batteries is relatively cheap because there are so many in use. Chargers are easy to find and inexpensive.

So that gives you 12v DC power. Next you need a light source, and you need the most light for the least amount of watts, because the fewer watts you are burning, then the longer your battery will last. I'd pick the standard led strip lights, and they come in many different versions, some are brighter and use more watts than others, and some are also adjustable as far as color. If this is going to be outside, make sure you buy the waterproof version.

As for connectors, I like XT60 connectors, they are relatively cheap and handle high current.

ok .... ill get this then

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https://www.amazon.com/OOOUSE-XT60-Connector-Pairs-pairs/dp/B005FAPYXS

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thank you

You can solder XT60 connectors to the pins that are there. It will sort of stand off.