Quadcopter Frame

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Quadcopter frame with removable components and shock absorbing landing gear. Need to print 1 base, 1 top, 4 arms, 4 legs. Can only accept 5 inch propellers. I designed it to be able to print on my M3D printer so the parts are fairly small. Uses 12 - 5/8 inch long #4 screws or similar to attach the arms to base. 4 - 7/8 inch long #4 screws to attach landing leg to arms May need washers for each screw Need 16 - #4 nuts, self locking if you can get them, or use some blue thread locker. Need 4 - springs 1/4 inch internal diameter and about 1 1/4 inches long. I originally wanted to use the kk260 FPV plate but that didn't end up working so I redesigned the base and added a top, it will still need extensions from that kit or extensions that are about 1/8 inch in diameter. Print Settings Printer Brand: LulzBot Printer: TAZ 5 Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.5mm Layer Infill: 20% Notes: I did 0.5mm Layer but going a little smaller would help with the arms since towards the end of the print the rounded portion of the arms need a little more detail. The only parts that need supports are the legs so that the rounded spring attachment point prints properly. When setting up you may need to flip the base and the arms so they print easier. I printed with ABS but PLA should be ok also. The ABS is nice because you can brush it with acetone and clean up the outside and can also bond any loose spots. How I Designed This SolidWorks I was tired of replacing whole frames when I crashed hard, needed a modular frame. Custom Section Add ons I originally designed this to use the KK260 FPV Racing frame plate but I messed up some of the dimensions but when I fix them I will upload the base again. Also I haven't finished printing all of the pieces so I have not weighed it.