With the new fast prototyping tecnology is possible to develop new technology from the concept to reality . With high performance DIY electronics and 3D Design tools today is possible to obtain this kind of result.
This is our experience :
We use some 3D Pro as EdgeWorks or Solidworks and Opensource Tools as Bleender for design the frame.
After design we send our advanced project to a fast prototyping company as Shapeways
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/virtualrobotix
Then After some weeks is possible to recive the Frame .
After I put all the electronic inside the new frame I'm ready to doing the first flight the result of first experience was great , in only two hours we put all electronic inside the frame in the next days i would doing also some outdoor flight and put in front of quad a Gopro HD 2 cam for FPV :
The next step will be review of the original project with some upgrade as :
less material for have less price and less weight.
At the moment the weight is around 360 gr is yet good.
In order to fly with:
- Multipilot32+NAVI FULL the frame is compatibile also with APM+OILPAN
- 4 Keda 20-22 Motors.
- 4 Hobbywing 30 A
- 4 10 '' propeller.
- a 3S 4500 ma lipo
around 1250 gr
The main upgrade in our mind is more space for 10 '' propeller originally was developed only for 8 '' prop
possibility to change the tail if one broke. Better design for open and close cover on top of quad.
If you have other suggestions are welcome.
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Love the design and the initiative you took to put this all together. Just a shame about the cost to get that frame printed. :( Almost $600 is really expensive.
WOW... WOW... Do I already said WOW?
I did love to see the crab flying... =)
The flying weight should be in the mid 300g range. The battery I'm using is a 2s 950mah nanotech from HK. I'm thinking of doing my next version with twist on arms too.
Hi Ellison ,
could be a good idea now i study what is possible to do . I'm waiting to see your creation in air :)
I see your weight , but it's with all part on board ? What kind of battery ?
Best
Roberto
You should do foldable arms like the Microdone's MD4-1000
Nice, Roberto. I got my frame over after Christmas too. Unfortunately, my motors and props, did not arrive as quickly. Seeing you fly this big one, makes me confident that the little one will be more than strong enough!