RC KTM Ascender

Heavily inspired by some images from 2008 i came across on the net i have been wanting to 3D model and build this for many years. I've been working on this for nearly 2 years in odd moments when i have time

Update2 > uploaded the cosmetics ( tank, seat etc) All the new files have the number "2" as a prefix.

Ive also, alongside the original, added a 2 part version of the battery compartment for easier printing

Update1 > FC PDB base is now Rev1a = Original had FC board in stl Oops Good now

First test hops in the dining room, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9EW7ZZrlag

The main frames are printed from ABS to be durable but this definitely isn't something that will survive hard landings or crashes very well.

I have only provided left hand side parts so certain items need to be mirrored

The main frame prints flat on a 200 X 200 bed It then carefully needs to be heated and bent . Info on bending attached in drawing

Obviously had to adapt a few things to make it fly but the core layout is intact.

Most joints are either solvent or friction welded

Here's a link to friction welding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj9TMmUldhc

I printed the main frames from ABS with 80% infil.

Once the main skeletal frame was built i adjusted for warping with a hot air gun

The outrigger struts ar 3mm OD solid carbon fiber rod and the rear yaw drive shaft it carbon tube 5 mm OD / 3mm ID

The equipment ive used can be found in the following links

These are affiliate links that cost you nothing but give me points towards my next project,

Much appreciatted if you choose to use the links.

FC =http://www.banggood.com/Afro-Naze32-10DOF-Rev5-MPU6050-Flight-controller-p-1007113.html?X9120314803172015043

Any 6 or 10 dof FC with a 30.5mm hole centre patern will fit ( FLip 32)

PDB = http://www.banggood.com/CC3D-NAZE32-F3-Power-Distribution-Board-PDB-With-Filter-BEC-Output-5V-12V-3A-for-QAV250-p-1023543.html?X9120314803172015043

Motor = http://www.banggood.com/Racerstar-Racing-Edition-2205-BR2205-2300KV-2-4S-Brushless-Motor-CWCCW-Black-For-QAV250-ZMR250-260-p-1086693.html?X9120314803172015043

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ESC's = http://www.banggood.com/BL20A-OneShot-125-OPTO-2-4s-Mini-Brushless-20A-BLHeli-ESC-For-FPV-QAV180-250-p-1023318.html?X9120314803172015043

Props = http://www.banggood.com/2-Pairs-DAL-Pro-5045-3-Blade-CWCCW-Propeller-for-FPV-Racing-Muliticopter-p-1056430.html?X9120314803172015043

( I trimmed the props down to fit the ducts )

Servo is a Corona met gear servo https://hobbyking.com/en_us/corona-919mg-digital-metal-gear-servo-1-7kg-0-06sec-12g.html

RX = Frsky Dr4II http://www.banggood.com/FrSky-D4RII-24G-4CH-ACCST-Telemetry-Receiver-p-929069.html?X9120314803172015043

Category: R/C Vehicles