SKELTER5 V2

SKELTER5 V2*

 Now available for purchase at cncdrones https://www.cncdrones.com/skelter5.html  

UPDATE* 3-21-24 I added new files with tighter tolerances. 

Changes made include

• reducing the clearance for the arms to prevent wiggle
• increased the clearance for the camera plates to insure the tabs slot in easily 
• increased the height of the camera plates slightly to keep them under tension to prevent play
• minor change to the c-locking plates to insure the stack screws go in straight.

All updated files are in a separate folder with the date 3-21-24. These changes have already been updated through cncdrones. Thank you to anyone that gave feedback.   

 Update* added optional top plate for toilet tank configuration 

A 5" freestyle frame. Designed to provide a balance between durability and agility; while still maintaining great frame resonance to reduce gyro noise. Last but not least, multi video system support with 20, 25.5, and 30.5 mounting in the rear.  

 The SKELTER5 V2 was my chance to further refine the frame based off feedback.

 My frame design was greatly inspired by Alexandre Arvinte and the wu tank max2https://www.printables.com/model/317882-wu-tank-max2-sparrow-edition-5-6-inch-freestyle-fr. What started out as a simple remix for my personal use, has evolved into this. A frame that I'm proud to share with the community. If you choose to fly this frame please share and provide feedback.  Positive or negative feedback is welcome. A lot of R and D has gone into this design, and my goal is to provide the best experience I can for you the community. 

 Changes madeImproved arm locking. To reduce variables a center tpu print has been added. This print will create a tighter fit as well as adding additional vibration dampening.

• Top and bottom plate has been narrowed.
• Arm length has been increased to better fit a 5.5" prop.
• Rear standoffs have been adjusted to around 20mm spacing. The spacing has been adjusted to allow even more versatility in print selection. At 20mm the rear standoffs are similar or close to Quadmula, tbs source one v5, cockroach v2 freestyle, five33 switchback, as well as many other universal mounts. 
• All changes made allowed for a frame that has true 5.5" prop arms at the same weight without compromise. 
• Added two more camera .step files. These files are listed as 30mm camera plates. The 30mm camera plates allow for a 22mm deck height. You will need to replace the two front standoffs with 30mm standoffs and the rear with 22mm standoffs.  The .step files are uploaded and the .dxf files will be available soon  

 Frame cutting services

• cncdrones (cncmadness) and armattan productions are a couple recommendations
• I recommend cncdrones if you are in the US 
• make sure to email them with all frame dxf files, as well as part list and diagram
• an email will only be for the carbon, unless otherwise stated.
• cncdrones will provide all necessary hardware when available on their website  
• you can always ask if they have available hardware

 Frame hardware

•  (6) M3X8mm for top plate
• (2) M3x6mm countersunk for top
• (4) M3x10mm bottom front and rear
• (4) M3x12mm bottom through pressnuts 
• (4) M3x16mm bottom through arms
• (2) M3x8mm camera cage
• (4) M3x25mm countersunk for 30.5mm stack
• note (4) M3x8mm if using 20mm stack
• (16) M3x8mm for motors
• (7) M3 20mm standoffs
• (2) M3 28mm standoffs
• (8) M3 pressnuts 
• note cncdrones will install pressnuts if ordering through them 
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• update* optional 30mm camera cage requires longer standoffs
• (2) M3 30mm standoffs if using 30mm camera plates
• (6) M3 22mm standoffs if using 30mm camera plates
• (1) M3 20mm standoff if using 30mm camera plates

Carbon list

• (1) top plate 2mm
• (1) bottom plate 2.5mm
• (1) mid plate 2mm
• (2) center locking plates 4mm
• note can request center locking plates at 3mm. That would require 25mm stack screws to be slightly filed down
• (2) camera plates 2.5mm
• note* separate plates available for the DJI 03 system as well as taller 30mm plates
• (4) arms 6mm

My hdzero build

• foxeer reaper 65a esc
• foxeer f7 flight controller
• hdzero freestyle vtx
• nano90 camera
• radiomaster elrs
• newbeedrone flow 2306.5 1850kv
• rchacker 1300mAh 6s battery
• gemfan freestyle 3s 5.1x3x3 props
• auw without gopro 636g

frame weight no tpu 130g

Prints

 Reminder* The only compatible prints with the V1 are for the camera cage and arms 

  There will be separate front bumpers for the taller 30mm camera plates

• cam tpu 19_20 is reversable 
• alternative seperate 20mm cam tpu
• nano camera mount as well as three fixed angles for nano90 cam
• axii mount is compatible with lumenier axii 2, xilo axii, foxeer lollipop, and simular sized antennas 
• minion mount is for vas minion pro vtx antenna
• rear 220 gps mount uses two parts. The main part is designed for a 20mm standoff to pass through
• rear gps has three base lengths to accommodate different antenna configurations 
• universal gopro mount has spacing for standard washers, as well as countersink finishing washers
• two universal vtx antenna mounts
• one designed for stock included antenna, and other for antennas with 4mm tube
• universal vtx antenna has a tpu lock ring similar to what quadmula uses
• different receiver antenna mount. Universal as we as specific. Radiomaster and betafpv are a more durable mount. May fit others as well
• couple other prints are labeled with elrs in their description. Those are incorporating the standard thin happymodel style antennas
• xt60 grommet for top plate to protect the power leads from being cut up
• gopro hero 5/6/7 fixed mounts at 20/25/30 degree angles
• * Added step, dxf, and a scaled image of battery bad for cricut style cutting machines 

 I hope you enjoy this frame as much as I do. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Don't forget to check out the wu tank max2 and other frame from ledrone.club