As part of my plane to create a simple, solid Arducopter frame, I have had a number of parts laser cut in 2mm 6082 aluminium from the original Arducopter frame design by the DIYD team.
The parts have come back a little more "bashed up" than I expected, but apparently that's normal, they just need a clean-up with something abbrasive.
I had trouble opening the DXF files in the SVN. In the end I opened them in Microsoft Visio, saved them as Autocad files and then exported them back into DXF files from within Autocad after I tweaked the legs etc not to need the dome. The laser cutters seemed to need the DXF files in the 2004 format attached.
I can't verify anything fits (they've just arrived and I'm in the office), but for those feeling brave the DXF files I used are attached for anyone that wants them.
Cheers!
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Ken, ive really learnt something today, thank you. That material looks a lot thinner than 2mm?
Was anodizing expensive? What aluminium did you use?
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Yes can bring on 12th no problem. Will hopefully be in the air before then!
Will keep you in mind on the hardware front!
@ Gary: Interested to know how that works out Gary, I have no experience of that material. Was considering Carbon Fibre possibly at some point in the future once I have ironed out any wrinkles.
@ Ken/Ethan: That sounds very Pimp my Quad! Hmmmm, anodized... That could be good!!!!
@Russell: Sorry I don't know yet but will update ASAP
What is the weight of your all Aluminum Copter skeleton. I'm working on a Foam and Carbon arrow shaft frame. Should be about 175 grams.
UPDATE:
I ran down to the post room and weighed one set consisting of: 2 main boards, 1 carrier, 4 motor upperas, 4 motor lowers, 1 batter holder, 8 legs and the total was 212 grams. I have nothing to compare that to until I get home...
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