Frame, ESC, Motors & FC Assembly
Detailed step-by-step guide to assembling your FPV drone frame and installing the core electronics.
What you'll learn:
- Frame assembly (X-plate, arms, bottom plate)
- Motor installation and screw length selection
- ESC mounting and motor wire soldering
- XT60 connector assembly and installation
- Flight controller mounting and connection
Based on Joshua Bardwell's 2023 Build Series - Part 2
| Responsible | Kaveman |
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| Last Update | 05/21/2026 |
| Members | 1 |
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Frame Assembly6Lessons ·
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Series Overview
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Assemble the X-Plate
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Install the Stack Screws
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Install the Arms
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Install the Bottom Plate
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Checkpoint!
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Motor Installation3Lessons ·
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Check Motor Screw Length
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Mount Motors on Arms
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Loc-Tite (Optional)
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ESC Installation4Lessons ·
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Mount the ESC
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ESC Isolation from Frame
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How Motors Connect to ESC
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Switching Motor Direction
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Soldering: Motor Wires3Lessons ·
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Soldering Skill Check
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Cut, Strip & Tin Motor Wires
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Solder Motor Wires to ESC
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Soldering: XT60 Power4Lessons ·
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Assemble the XT60 Connector
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No-Clean Flux Importance
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Cut XT60 Wires to Length
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Solder XT60 to ESC
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Flight Controller4Lessons ·
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FC Orientation (Arrow = Front)
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Mount FC & Connect to ESC
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FC/ESC Compatibility Note
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Recap
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