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FR360
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Last crawled date: 5 years, 6 months ago
These parts are combined with the stock FR7 arms and bottom plate to create my experimental version, the FR360. It's purpose is to stick a 360 camera far forward of, and below, the quad for the widest unobstructed field of view possible. While everything fits tight and straight, the tabs and slot design are pretty amature-hour and will either need a bit of filing to make fit, or even better, could use another design revision and testing. If you you clean up the design and test the parts, go ahead and share those files or send me a copy to update here.
The design of the front "neck" section is intentionally very simple and lacks integrated features. That's because I envision it providing a platform for all kinds of experimentation, not just this specific 360 camera, and not just slung downwards like this. If you have the skills to design and print your own TPU pods, think of this as a blank canvas. You want the camera laying flat, or upwards? Maybe a Gopro max, or Insta360 One R, or even a gimbal mechanism? Here ya go!
At the front of the top deck, the neck plates come up through and form a bit of a cage. It can be used in different ways, depending on your needs. It will fit a micro FPV cam if you find that camera position will work for your needs. It also provides a handy location to mount a GPS module far away from any noisy HD cameras or potential sky obstructions. I've included a TPU mount for the Matek SAM-M8Q, if you design up a pod for a different GPS please share it with others :-)
The center of gravity will sit a bit forward of the ideal centerline. In the configuration I've been flying it, the CG is about 10mm ahead of ideal. This affects peak performance, but isn't a problem for the mid-range cinematic cruises I intended it for. Still, for best results you'll want to stick a large battery as far back on the top plate as it will fit.
The TPU pod is best printed with the open bottom flat on the print bed.
2x FR360-neck-plate in 2.5mm
1x FR360-front-plate in 2.5mm
1x FR360-top-plate in 3.0mm
8x M3 press nuts that fit the front plate
I have a little more info about my specific build over here: https://rotorbuilds.com/build/21612
The design of the front "neck" section is intentionally very simple and lacks integrated features. That's because I envision it providing a platform for all kinds of experimentation, not just this specific 360 camera, and not just slung downwards like this. If you have the skills to design and print your own TPU pods, think of this as a blank canvas. You want the camera laying flat, or upwards? Maybe a Gopro max, or Insta360 One R, or even a gimbal mechanism? Here ya go!
At the front of the top deck, the neck plates come up through and form a bit of a cage. It can be used in different ways, depending on your needs. It will fit a micro FPV cam if you find that camera position will work for your needs. It also provides a handy location to mount a GPS module far away from any noisy HD cameras or potential sky obstructions. I've included a TPU mount for the Matek SAM-M8Q, if you design up a pod for a different GPS please share it with others :-)
The center of gravity will sit a bit forward of the ideal centerline. In the configuration I've been flying it, the CG is about 10mm ahead of ideal. This affects peak performance, but isn't a problem for the mid-range cinematic cruises I intended it for. Still, for best results you'll want to stick a large battery as far back on the top plate as it will fit.
The TPU pod is best printed with the open bottom flat on the print bed.
2x FR360-neck-plate in 2.5mm
1x FR360-front-plate in 2.5mm
1x FR360-top-plate in 3.0mm
8x M3 press nuts that fit the front plate
I have a little more info about my specific build over here: https://rotorbuilds.com/build/21612