Semi-Flexible Race Quad Frame (built in go pro mount)(bottom mounted battery) by po3plestorm

Last crawled date: 3 years, 1 month ago

The frame is totally unique as I wanted to try a semi flexible frame made of TPU, although you could totally print this out of PETG, PLA or any other rigid set up.
The camera, radio, and go pro mount are all made of TPU allowing for the frame to absorb impact on collision. The main flight controller, ESC, VTX and motor arms, all are in a stack that is hard mounted to sandwiched carbon fiber plates. That sandwich is necessary for keeping the arms mounted solidly to prevent vibration, as well as keep the flight controller from feeling any forces on the mounts. So far this set up is a bit heavier than a traditional carbon fiber set up, but for a beginner its not that noticeable of a difference in flight.
Disclaimer:
Make sure to use some type of hard mount for the stack, because if it was soft mounted, the arms would rip the stack in half when it crashes. There is also an included is a battery mount that is crucial to print as the bolts that hold the stack and arms together stick out of the frame. I made the battery mount part so that it gives protection against puncture as that could lead to a fire.
Arms used:https://www.amazon.com/YIJIABINGRU-Eachine-Wizard-Accessories-Replacement/dp/B08RN4DBRS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=arm+replacement+eachine+wizard&qid=1612798971&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-1
Stand Offs Used:https://www.banggood.com/6-PCS-Eachine-Wizard-X220-X220S-FPV-Racer-RC-Drone-Spare-Part-M35mm35mm-Standoff-p-1184876.html?cur_warehouse=CN&rmmds=buy
Carbon base plates used:https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Wizard-X220S-FPV-Racer-Spare-Part-Bottom-Protective-Plate-p-1194721.html?cur_warehouse=CN&rmmds=buy
LED Board used:https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-Wizard-X220S-FPV-Racer-Spare-Part-5V-12V-PDB-p-1183324.html?cur_warehouse=CN&rmmds=buy
Flight Controller/ESC used:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YWDPX9W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1