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Electronics, Tools – 3D Robotics 3DR DIY Quad User Manual

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Electronics

To complete this build, you will need the following tools not included with your kit:

• Phillips screwdriver

• Double-side foam tape or other mounting adhesive

• Soldering equipment

Note: The electronics for this build require soldering. If you’re unfamiliar with soldering,

our friends at Sparkfun have some great tutorials that can get you started, including this

comic

. For an example of exactly what soldering you’ll be doing in this build, view this

video tutorial

.

Tools

This build uses the Pixhawk autopilot

system, including these components:

• Pixhawk autopilot

• u-blox GPS with Compass

• Telemetry radios

• Radio control system

• ArduCopter/APM:Copter firmware

Click here

for more information

about these components and to view

compatible radio control systems.