The SOURCE ONE is a wide-stance X configuration frame, popular for freestyle or free-range acrobatic flying. It is built to withstand harsh crashes and abuse. It fits and protects all the classic FPV components and is optimized for light weight. The SOURCE ONE is a perfect everyday workhorse for casual FPV flying and competitive freestyle.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The SOURCE ONE project is a first of its kind collaborative FPV frame project initiated by Team BlackSheep. The frame is donated to the community to empower creators and makers, and integrate best practices and current trends faster into a continuously manufactured product. In return, it allows the local distribution network to have cheap and direct access to a good frame in order to allow them compete in an increasingly predatory marketplace.
The hope is for this frame to enable broad access to FPV thanks to a low price point, great documentation and wide availability of compatible parts and accessories, without violating other people’s intellectual property.
3D Printed Parts (STL) also avaialble on github! (Coming Soon)
PACKAGE CONTAINS:
1x Frame (Top, Middle and Bottom. Brace and 2x Camera plate, 4x Arms, 1x arms spacer)
1x Screw & Standoff set
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Wheelbase 5"
226
Top Plate
2mm
Middle Plate
2mm
Bottom Plate
2.5mm
Arms Spacer
6mm
Camera plate
2mm
Standoff height
30 and 22mm
Arm thickness 5"
6mm
Stack Mounting
30.5 × 30.5mm & 20 x 20
Weight 5"
*123.5g
HARDWARE:
16X M3x10 allen screw
4X M3x12 allen screw
4X M3x14 allen screw
4X OD 5mm M3 30mm standoff
4X OD 5mm M3 22mm standoff
8x M3 press insert nut
RECOMMENDED PARTS:
The part recommendations are put together by our engineers and pilots. We strive for reliability and high quality in all of our selections, which may cost a bit extra but it allows you to enjoy the frame much more!
BUDGET BUILD (~$230)
FC: HGLRC Titan 60A FC AIO ESC: 4x Flycolor Raptor 30A BlHeli-S Motors: 4x MasterPilot 2750kV or MasterPilot PRO 2750kV Camera: RunCam Racer 5 (1.8mm) VTx: TBS Unify Pro RACE or TBS Unify Pro HV SMA 800mW Antenna: TBS Linear Whip or TBS Triumph SMA Props: HQ V1S Props or Gemfan Hulkie or Gemfan Flash
TBS POWERCUBE BUILD (~$300)
FC, ESC, VTx, OSD: TBS PowerCube FPVision 2in1 Motors: 4x MasterPilot 2750kV or MasterPilot PRO 2750kV Camera: RunCam Racer 5 (1.8mm) Antenna: TBS Linear Whip or TBS Triumph SMA Props: HQ V1S Props or Gemfan Hulkie or Gemfan Flash
PRO FREESTYLE BUILD (~$350)
FC: BrainFPV Radix & PDB ESC: 4x TBS BulletProof DSHOT600 25A ESC Motors: 4x ETHIX Mr.Steele SILK V2 2345kV Motor Camera: RunCam Racer 5 (1.8mm) VTX: TBS Unify Pro HV 800mW Antenna: TBS Linear Whip or TBS Triumph SMA Props: HQ V1S 5x4.5x3
Right away, this is the best 65mm Whoop I know. Not even close.
I ordered two, one is more or less stock, just the PEEK motor screws and V3 cockroach. The second is upgraded to 0702 27000kV but will go back because I like the 25000kV more because of smoother throttle response and perfect betaflight tune.
Now the but:
1. On both quads I had to replace the BeeEye for a spare one because both are out of focus.
2. the yellow props were way too loose and very brittle. I lost two on my maiden. Black, blue and red are very tight (too tight for such a fragile prop) but if you get them on without bending them, they will last.
3. why does the quad not come with the lighter frame right away?
4. PH2.0…. You know the drill.
On that price point, even after the frame and PEEK upgrade I can forgive these quality issues. Especially considering the great tune and quality FC and motors. But be sure to order a replacement cam and props right away.
This was kind of a late night lark. I'd seen this upgrade for the Mk3 for a while and pondered whether it was a gimmick or not, and I'm pleased to say it's a genuinely good upgrade. It has reduced the noise of my Mk3 considerably. I haven't noted any significant increase in print quality, but the old drone of the bed is gone and that's completely worth it.
