Rules Of Thumb

This is a work in progress.

Longer wires to ESC VS. Longer wires to motor = Longer wires to motor (Twist them)
See: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=952523

Prop/Motor Mounting better under than over, better for arms to extend past motor.
see: http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/2-0-38-help-and-suggestions?commentId=...

2 blade vs 3 blade props (My Opinion and Experience) MasterAirscrew 3blades, less efficent more stable.
see: http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/6751-quad-in-the-descent/page__p__2949...
and: http://forums.openpilot.org/topic/6751-quad-in-the-descent/page__view__f...

Can I use Ubars instead of square tubes? Dont do it: It will increase noise in the sensors.
square_tube_versus_u_bar_graph.jpg

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