The 4 inch FPV racing revolution is coming. The SuperLight 4R is here to lead the way. This craft is a departure from conventional thinking with regard to what is possible from a 4 inch racer. It is also a departure from conventional thinking with regard to the proper electronics setup to get the most out of this little beast. Please review our RCGroups discussion about the 4R below and also pay close attention to the required electronics setup link below. Yes, a 4 inch craft can be faster than a 5 inch.
RcGroups Thread
Required Electronics Setup
Should I buy 2.5mm or 3.5mm?
SuperLight 4R Assembly Manual
Features:
- Thrust/weight equal to a 5" craft but DRASTICALLY reduced overall mass
- Sub 150 gram AUW (no lipo) possible
- Tough as nails
- 167mm XL frame geometry
- Easy to build
- Easy to maintain
- 4mm removable arm braces included in the kit
- 2.5mm and 3.5mm main frame plate options available
- Fits 'standard sized' electronics
- Knurled black anodized standoffs (27mm long)
- Multiple Vtx / FPV antenna mounting options
- Innovative Vtx / FPV antenna mount made of flexible TPU.
- Catalyst Machineworks unmatched quality materials
- Catalyst Machineworks unmatched quality fasteners
- Catalyst Machineworks unmatched performance
- Catalyst Machineworks unmatched customer support
Specs:
- 38 grams (2.5mm option)
- 49 grams (3.5mm option)
- AUW possible: below150 grams (no lipo)
- Material: Twill Weave 3K Matte CF
- Top plate: 1.5mm thick
- Frame Type: XL
- Frame Size: 167mm
- Max camera angle: 65 degrees
- Lipos supported: 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s
- Lipo mounting position: Bottom
- Fits 4" props
- Supported FPV Cameras: Runcam Swift, HS1177, or CMOS Minicam
- Ideal Motor: 1407 or similar (2mm mounting screws)
- Oversized Motor: 1806 or 22xx size (3mm mounting screws)
- Please note this mount is required to run a CMOS Minicam
Please note this frame is designed for 1407 or similar sized motors. Using large heavy motors is not ideal. They will fit, however only 2 of the 4 M3 screws can be used to mount the motor. We strongly suggest to purchase the 3.5mm frame with oversized motors.
