Armattan Rooster 6" Crossfire w/ Runcam Split

By wrong17 on Feb 18, 2018

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Here it is.... the Armattan Rooster 6" with a Runcam Split and Crossfire system. I am kind of glad I waited a little before start building because there are a lot more 3D printed parts available as time goes on.  I also included a list of 3D printed parts, so if you are interested in printing your own parts you can find the 3d files below.

The first thing I did is soft mount the Betaflight F4 flight controller with rubber dampers. This frame only allows room for a stack that is 2 high, so I cannot use a 4 in 1 esc with a RunCam Split. The next thing I need is a way to mount the RunCam Split camera because it is smaller than a standard FPV camera. Thingiverse is my go to site for all the 3D printed source and that is where I found camera mount. Just to be clear, everything I printed for the Rooster is with TPU.

After building the Armattan Chameleon I did not like how I ran the power plug in the back of the quad. So, this time around I will try running it in the front, right behind the GoPro mount.

Here are a few more 3D printed parts that I though worked well with my setup:

  • TBS Unify VTX mount (non HV version, it is smaller)
  • Front cage skid (help protect the shiny Ti cage)
  • Crossfire Micro Rx Mount (I did not use the original Armattan Rooster Frame Standard VTX Plate. I did have to modify the 3D file a little because I did not need the T part on top)
  • Crossfire Immortal Antenna (even with TPU is was firm enough to keep it in place)
  • XT60 Battery Strap (Keeps the power cable in place)

A few thoughts about this build. The hardware that is included with the $100 frame is a bit disappointing. When I first received the Rooster from Heli Nation I was like, Cool it comes with upgraded screws. As I start building I did not have any problems with the screw, it was the Skunk Nuts. The M3 Sunk Nuts are defective because there is not enough thread inside. So, when I apply some torque to tighten the screws it will slip. I am not able to secure the arms and now the arms are loose. I have owned many Armattan frames and this is the first time I have ever experience such low quality hardware. At first I thought I stripped the screws. So I tried using my own m3 screw and I still had the same issue. I also thought it was just one defective M3 Sunk Nuts but the majority of them are like that. I happen to have my own Skunk Nuts because I us them with the DSLR brushless gimbals I use to build.

Other than that, the build seems to come together as it should. I opt for a 6 inch frame because I already have a 5 inch Chameleon so whats the point in having 2 frames that are so similar. Plus I can use 5 inch props on a 6 inch frame too.

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Part List

Frame

Armattan Rooster 6" Compressed X FPV Frame (3 builds)
Heli-nation.com
$95.00

Flight Controller

Betaflight F4 Flight Controller (62 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

ESCs

4 x Spedix GS30 32Bit DShot1200 30A ESC (30 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$51.80

Motors

4 x Tiger Motor F40III - 2400KV (7 builds)
Getfpv.com
$91.96

Propellers

HQProp Durable Prop 6X3X3V1S Light Blue (2CW+2CCW) - Poly Carbonate (5 builds)
Helidirect.com
$3.60

Propellers

DALProp CYCLONE Series T6040C Tri-Blade Propellers - Crystal Blue
Heli-nation.com
$2.99

FPV Camera

RunCam Split HD / FPV Camera (17 builds)
Getfpv.com
$69.99

FPV Transmitter

TBS Unify Pro 5G8 V2 (SMA) (154 builds)
Getfpv.com
$34.99

Antenna

TBS Triumph 5.8GHz RHCP FPV Antenna Set (SMA Male) (191 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Receiver

TBS Crossfire Micro Receiver V2 (287 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Batteries

AHTECH Infinity 1500mah 14.8V 90C 4S1P Race Spec Lipo Battery for RC Drone (24 builds)
Banggood.com
$28.18

Radio

Team BlackSheep TBS TANGO 2 V3 PRO RC RADIO (107 builds)
Heli-nation.com
$199.99

Goggles

DJI Goggles 2 (8 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$648.99

HD Camera

GoPro Bones - HERO10 Black (FPV Lightweight Drone Camera) (3 builds)
Gopro.com
See Site

Misc Parts

4 PCS Realacc M3*7+4.5 Flight Controller Anti-Vibration Fixed Screws for RC Drone FPV Racing (49 builds)
Banggood.com
$3.82

Misc Parts

Armattan Rooster Crossfire Micro Rx Mount by howley_b1
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Misc Parts

TBS Crossfire Immortal Antenna Mount for Armattan Rooster and Chameleon Ti by juandavidbarrada (5 builds)
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Misc Parts

Armattan Rooster Parts by 4runner (3 builds)
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Misc Parts

Armattan Rooster arm bumper protector (1.5mm / 2.5mm thickness) by midnightcharger2
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Misc Parts

XT60 battery strap by Peck
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Misc Parts

Armattan Rooster Unify v3 mount by Kab00ese
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Battery Charger

HOTA F6+ 1000W 60A 1-6S Quad Channel AC/DC Smart Charger - Grey
Racedayquads.com
$185.99

Battery Charger

HOTA D6 PRO Dual Charger 1-6S AC200W/DC650W 15A w/ Wireless Cellphone Charging - Black (14 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$117.98

Soldering Iron

TS100 Portable Programmable Smart Soldering Iron (265 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$58.99

Backpack

Lowepro QuadGuard BP X3 - Drone Backpack for 4 FPV Quad Racing Drones and 15" Laptop w/Exterior Mounts (Black)
Amazon.com
$286.00

Accessories

iFlight Crystal HD Patch and Stubby 5.8GHz RP-SMA Antenna Set for DJI - LHCP - Carbon
Racedayquads.com
$56.99
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eMarcel   Jul 17, 2018  

awesome ! have you considered FC like Lumenier Alpha AIO ? that would allow you to skip escs from the arms ... that would make 2 boards stack, and there should be enough space to place a vtx and Rx ...

wrong17   Jul 17, 2018 

I never looked in to the 4in1 with a built in FC and I do not think the Lumenier Alpha AIO will work well on the rooster. Take a look at where the USB plug is positioned. It will be difficult to access it on a Rooster frame. I can turn the board 90 degrees and remap the motors but I am not sure if the part where you solder the power wires is sticking out too far. The VTX and RX is not really a space issue because I have plenty of room to put it behine the 30.5x30.5 stack.

eMarcel   Jul 18, 2018 

You are right, Lumenier Alpha AIO has tricky layout. As a mater of fact we don't use USB port too often. I think I will give it a try... I have some broken boards I will test on this frame ,once I've got it. If that works we could have some pretty clean build with no escs on arms, only two boards stack and the SPLIT on board. VTX and RX will always fit somewhere if can't be placed on top of the stack. I'll keep you posted with the results. Soon I will publish on rototbuilds my 3" build on Nano 130mm frame using mentioned approach :)

eMarcel   Aug 15, 2018 
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Here is the build I mentioned: https://rotorbuilds.com/build/13881

eMarcel   Jul 17, 2018  

how about props in a view ?

wrong17   Jul 17, 2018 
1

This Rooster build is my first iteration. Since then I removed the split and mounted a GoPro Session 5 instead.But you are right about the props being in view of the camera. Take a look at the picture I attached. You can see the props on the lower bottom corners.

eMarcel   Jul 18, 2018 

Actually it is not that bad! Could be even better to put 5" props on that 6" frame ...

BlackbirdFPV   Mar 04, 2018  

Where did you find that hook velcro for the battery?

wrong17   Mar 05, 2018 

I got them at the local hardware store (home depot). It is called, Scotch 1 in. x 10 ft. Black Extreme Fasteners.

dsalni   Feb 27, 2018  

Beautiful build! I'm planning on using the original split, but was worried about not being able to provide proper current for it, since it's quite hungry. Have you had any issues with using your FC / Split combo?

wrong17   Mar 01, 2018 

I am using the original Runcam split and the Betaflight f4 (1.5a BEC) seem to do fine powering up the Split and TBS Unify Pro 5G8 V2.

dsalni   Mar 02, 2018 

Awesome. My Betaflight F4 will be here Monday, can't wait to try it all out!

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