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10" Compact & Modulable Quad Frame

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This frame is a perfect 10"+ quad base to try out ideas, while being ultra compact fitting in a standard LiPo bag!

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GNU General Public License v3.0

This frame was designed to have removable arms, this enables easy transport, while taking less then 60s to assemble without any tools! 

You can even use this feature to quickly swap parts, like having mutiple difference central body with different payload/functionally, and use the same set of motors for both. Or use the same body with difference set of arms with bigger motors/propellers to fit you lifting need!

The ESC are located in the body, while 4 MT60 connectors make the seamless connection to the arms and motors. 

— GENERAL OVERVIEW —

Why? : I made this frame as I couldn't find any off the shelves ones that corresponded to my need while being easy to travel with it. It's design was made to have a lot of space for add-ons while being easier to carry than a 7" long-range quad (Yes literally)

Uses case example : I personally installed a Raspberry Pi to try out some 5G control link. But it could be used for anything.

What to expect : While I am proud of this design, it is still a prototype, A LOT of weight can be save, I Used 3mm carbon fiber plates, and this is overkill. I would recommend going for 2mm but this isn't tested. I also have a hard time finding time to test it more, but I haven't had any issue of wear from the connections, the arms stayed aligned well, and doesn't flex much while bending it. For a modular design, it is still a tank

Cost : This frame costed about ~130$ to make with CNCDrone91 (in France)

My Setup : This isn't a recommendation, but I personally used :

Motor

Hobbywing 3115 900kv

ESC

45A ESC

FC

Speedybee F405 wing

GPS

GPS_M10Q-5883

RX

ELRS 2.4Ghz

Battery

6S ~4500 mAh

Add-ons

Raspberry Pi 5 -- 5v BEC -- Runcam Thumb Pro

— Frame Hardware —

Screws

Qty

Length

M

56

12

3

12

8

3

8

5

3

16

4

3

12

8

2

* This screw hardware list is temporary

Carbon 

Part

Spec

Top Plate

3mm Thick

Bottom Plate

3mm Thick

Tube                                         x4

Length

200mm

Out Diameter

22mm

Diameter

20mm

* The 3mm Top/Bottom is overkill. I recommend less to save money and weight, the change to the STEP printed parts are minor, you can message me to change it as you want, or do it yourself 

My Tube Source : https://www.easycomposites.eu/22mm-woven-finish-carbon-fibre-tube

-> Connectors 

You will also need 4x set of MT60 connectors. Here an example on amazon : https://a.co/d/0gP13EQi

Those connectors will be glued to the printed part, You can use any type of CA glue for this task.

– Visual Aid – 

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