Small RC plane landing gear

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I needed some landing gear for a Nutball I built and quickly designed these. I used 2mm solid carbon rod but 2mm steel/piano wire should also work. Put a drop of CA glue in the hole before adding the carbon rod.(Sand the Carbon a little to get a good grip) Make sure you glue the elbows first and then use a clamp and rod to align everything before gluing the mount as per picture. I use ABS at 0.2mm layer height and add support on build plate only for the elbow. Elbow should be printed pointy end up. Mine weigh just under 2 grams per leg(100mm carbon rod) and 5-6 grams each with the wheel included. For wheels I use this design off thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2958211