G'day All,
I have been working on a new airframe over recent weeks and wanted to replace the rather abstract 66 x 35mm box used to represent the APM 2.5 board with something a little more detailed and accurate. My search for an existing model found nothing I could use, so a few hours later this is what I came up with.
In line with the spirit of open source, I will be putting this up on the 3D Warehouse when I get a chance. In the meantime, please feel free to download from the bottom of this post.
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PreventerWind51 - I have invested a few hours into trying to convert to step file, but to no avail. I actually did manage to import the APM model into FreeCAD by exporting an STL from Sketchup. FreeCAD should be able to export as both .stp and .iges, but I can't seem to get a success export (perhaps someone else could have a go at it). Below is a screengrab showing the model open in FreeCAD (unfortunately the textures are wrong, but the scale and proportions are spot on).
APM in .dae format
APM in .dxf format
APM in .stl format
Quadzimodo, Would it be possible to get a .stp or .iges version of these files? That would interchange with more standard engineering programs.
Hi Guys,
I have collected all the relevant pieces of the puzzle including the board art and components, however I still don't know exactly what the accurate board dimensions are at this point, so it remains incomplete (perhaps until I have a board to physically measure). I will post it as soon as it is completed.
In the meantime, for a range of other relevant models - visit this page.
David - Keen to assist, but I don't know how I can output in that format. Would a COLLADA .dae file format version help you bridge the conversion gap?
Any chance on putting up a .stp version? I'd like to put this in my Autodesk Inventor model of the Arducopter.
https://grabcad.com/library/3dr-arducopter-quad-c-frame-and-electro...
Andrew - I am not nearly as familiar with the PixHawk as the APM, so I am yet properly understand all the differences between the prototypes and the latest iteration. I also hadn't yet joined the GitHub community and was not aware of the resources that exist here. I have just now joined and downloaded V2.3 of the PX4FMU, which I think is what I should be working with. Wow, GitHub is very cool.
I should have the board sorted in 24-hours or so. The new case will take a little longer.
What info do you need for pixhawk? The schematics and board files are here. I suspect the main thing you'd need is a couple of good photos. If I posted some close up photos would that be sufficient?
Cheers, Tridge
Wow that would take me months to do not hours! I am impressed. I wouldn't even know how to begin making that is sketch up. Basic stuff is tough enough for me. Nice Job.
Wonderful! I don't know what I would use it for but I'll get the model as an example of what to shoot for as I learn SketchUp.
very nice!
It would be nice to have accurate models of the Pixhawk too. I have some models of earlier prototype versions, but nothing up to date.
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