My Latest 3D Printed Hexa Flyer

Posted by Ellison Chan on November 8, 2012 at 2:53pm

Hi Folks,

Here are some pictures of my almost completed Tri/Hexacopter.

To work around the size limitations, I've made the arms in pieces.  They are now actually extendable.  The truss design means that they are very stiff, especially in the vertical axis.

Hopefully be flying very soon!

 

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  • Ellison Chan November 11, 2012 at 9:10pm

    3692543691?profile=originalHere's a picture of the new anti-vibration system I came up with, for the controller board.  Shock absorbers.

  • Mike Bristol November 8, 2012 at 6:13pm

    100% fill?  Damn that must take forever.  Do you really need that much structure?  I'm printing my arms at 10% and even though ill probably go with 25% I'm pretty sure they will be fine.  The bit of flex might (or might not) add to stability.  We will see.  Looks like yours isn't to far away from flight.  Looking forward to it.

  • Dennis Baldwin November 8, 2012 at 5:15pm
    Looking great. What 3D printer are you using? Just curious as I'm looking to purchase one soon.
  • Mike Bristol November 8, 2012 at 3:52pm

    I like it!  Smart idea to make the arms modular.  What is the print time?  And how much does it weigh?

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