Hey everyone!
So I have finally emerged from home built CNC machine purgatory. I finally have the new machine running, and it rapids @ 1000 IPM and gets around +- .003 accuracy. But anyway thats not the point of this post. I have been working on upgrades to the basic techpod. Upgrades that make it much easier to transport and assemble at the field.
The mod includes a large diameter carbon fiber tube that the wing tubes slide into. You can see its black outline in wing stub.
The upgrade includes 6 pin multiplex servo connectors and a wing retainer system from esprit models
They hold extremely good. Maybe a little too good but with a careful grip you can pull them right off without denting the wing.
Also, The removable tail modification works well. Its not tool-less but removes quickly with a couple screws. I am finishing the prototype for these mods and should be out testing them tomorrow. If all goes well, my goal is to have these upgrades available for purchase by the end of the week.The files are available over at grabcad if you would like to print out your own.
Comments
the flight test went well.
ok well that is not happening. Time to print something out to fix the issue.
Update:
while adjusting the wing retainer clip on the left wing, it became stuck and I managed to mangle it. Esprit models seems to be out of them. I located some in the Czech republic. looks like it will be a couple weeks before the new ones arrive. Maybe someone knows where to find them closer to the US?
Prototyping is fun! I will let you guys know when something changes.