FireFlo v3 by SirQuentin

Last crawled date: 2 years, 11 months ago

This is a update of the "FireFlo v2" and a remix of the "DragonFli" frame (yes... with "i"!) and an alternative frame for the Blade NanoQX (also FPV).
Some stuff to watch:
Here is a little video of the very first flight: https://youtu.be/a4SYjWPVkdE
Some general details:
It consists of a topplate and a lowerdeck connected with shock absorbers to undock the flight control + cam and reduce motor vibrations.
It has higher stiffness then the v2
There are different options and predefined strapholders to attach the lipo (on the topdeck or under the lowerdeck)
Antenna protection predrills
More free space to add your own vTx and cam and enough space to place different flight controls (from NanoQx original board to SciSky).
And because it consists of two parts, you can now mix colors yeyyyy!! :D
Some more detailed details:
It fits the original NQX Cam or the additional Spektrum Micro Cam or selfmade cams.
Its available for 7mm and 8.5mm Motors.
You can bend the camera holder up to 20° if you heat it up a bit, but be careful.
Frame size is at ~110 mm diagonal (m2m) and about 9 x 9 cm in length and width.
Frame weighs ~7.3g (depending on the material used).
You will need 3x shock absorbers which can be found here: http://r.ebay.com/Wfjzam
Example Setups that will fit and are tested:
Shock Absorbers:
50g camera gimbal damper rubber anti-vibration shock absorber
(http://r.ebay.com/Wfjzam)
Motormounts:
Motor holders for this frame can be found in the "CopterCustoms"-Group. (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1133331)
Antenna Protection:
Just use two cable ties and put them in the provided holes in the lower deck (see screenshots)
Motors 7mm:
micro-motor-warehouse.com: CL-0720-12, CL-0720-14
Standard Hubsan x4 H107L
Motors 8.5mm:
micro-motor-warehouse.com: CL-0820-15, CL-0820-17 Dark Edition
Standard Hubsan x4 H107D, H107C
Flight Control:
(for a proper fit, you should remove the motor plugs and solder the motors directly to the board):
NanoQx Board (MOSFETs need to be replaced when using 8.5mm motors)
NanoQx FPV Board
MicroMWC (MOSFETs need to be replaced when using 8.5mm motors)
SciSky
Cam and vTx:
NanoQx FPV Cam
Spektrum Ultra Micro FPV CAM SPMVA1100
Selfmade like this: http://flitetest.com/articles/diy-micro-5-8ghz-fpv
(but if you get this to fit, its more like a bumblebee then a firefly ;) )
Get the "Bumblebee Backpack" here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1134205
Rotors:
Standard Hubsan x4
Standard Revell Atomium
Energy:
I recommend these for a flight duration of about 5-7min depending on your style and motors: 1s 3,7V 500mAh (http://r.ebay.com/a1v5I0)
Velcro to strap it (10mm)
If you have questions, don't be shy. :)