This is the completed frame for the quadrocopter. Currently the landing gear are merely an extension of the main bolts through the frame, I hope to devise an improved set of landing gear or equip the quadrocopter with retractable landing gear in the future. After three flights with this quadrocopter I must say that it […]
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Here are some pictures of the 3D printed frame being assembled for my quadrocopter. The motor mounts were very strong when mounted to the aluminum arms. Additionally, the mounts were designed in such a way that the bolts connecting to the bottom of the motor would be flush against the arm, preventing them from loosening […]
In order to achieve a unique and customizable quadrocopter frame I decided it would be most affordable to design the frame using Autodesk Inventor and then print the frame through the services offered by Shapeways. The frame is constructed by a process know as selective laser sintering in which a 3D printer bonds together 0.1mm […]
This is my latest design for a quadrocopter capable of lifting a digital camera or GoPro, additionally it should be able to lift a foscam incorporating pan/tilt and IR night vision functions. Components: Motors – 4x Exceed Optima 910kV 250W brushless outrunner Props – 2x plastic 10×6 – 2x plastic 10x6R ESC – […]