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ModeratorPermalink Reply by John Church on September 3, 2011 at 9:55pm

Hi,

That's a CD case.

Permalink Reply by Yucong Lin on September 3, 2011 at 10:04pm

Really? I thought so. But I wonder how the sizes match so well.

Thank you

ModeratorPermalink Reply by John Church on September 3, 2011 at 10:37pm

"But I wonder how the sizes match so well."

Sometimes chance is on our side...  ;)

The CD spindle case is a popular choice for using as a canopy. However, I chose a Rubbermaid container with a snap-lock lid and I'm glad I did- Rubbermaid containers, while a bit heavy, are nearly indestructible.

JDronesPermalink Reply by Jani Hirvinen on September 3, 2011 at 11:08pm

There are no chances ;)

Permalink Reply by Rui Manuel Cravo Marques on September 4, 2011 at 2:38am

I've used a small plastic box used to store food, like those from tupperware. They come in different sizes, shapes and colors :)

 

Permalink Reply by Mike Jacobs on September 10, 2011 at 2:00pm

I have some detailed instructions for using a 30 or 50 disk case here: http://roboticdreams.wordpress.com/2011/09/10/arducopter-customizat....  Look for 'Enclose the Electronics'.

 

Enjoy,

Mike

Permalink Reply by Helldesk on September 10, 2011 at 2:38pm

CD spindle cases are perfect. I used a small one that got a bit damaged and switched to a bigger 50-disc case, which unfortunately is also much heavier built. My only problem is that I don't use optical media these days and I don't have a selection of empty cases. Hardly anyone seems to have them either and you can't buy empty ones! ;)

Permalink Reply by Mike Jacobs on September 10, 2011 at 6:14pm

I bought mine on Amazon and the same person sells them on E-bay. Try this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VKUSMQ or http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=cake+box+beehive+&_cqr=true.... They are available in all sorts of sizes.

Mike