Franky's Dead

By wesblake on Apr 07, 2018

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My last 5" build was about 3 years ago now, and it was aptly named "Franky" because I used leftovers from various past frames to build my own Frankenstein frame. It's outdated, I run lower than stock PIDs and it flys great, but nothing like the latest 3" (see Polaris) that I built. I thought about upgrading it but I'd pretty much be building a new one anyways!
Last photo is Franky, thought it should get a shout out since it's getting replaced (or rather pushed to the bottom).

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DomzyOrgon   Jul 14, 2018  

Did the runcam micro mount to the frame without any adapters or 3D printed parts?

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DomzyOrgon   Jul 14, 2018 

Thank you. I bought a micro arrow thinking Ill make a 3 inch one, and cant be bothered to buy a fully sized fpv camera, btw how did you mount the 20x20 stac as well? Drilled some holes or put the adapter from 30x30 to 20x20?
I've got the FC 20x20 size too, again because of the 3 inch drone, so I cannot be bothered buying new stuff if I've got mine laying around :D
Thanks for the reply.

wesblake   Jul 14, 2018 

I drilled. Took another plate/frame I had that had both hole sets, bolted it on the plate with the 30x30 and then drilled the 20's.

DomzyOrgon   Jul 14, 2018 

Thank you. This will help me so much.

sp00f FPV   Apr 15, 2018  

RIP Franky

wesblake   Mar 20, 2018  

Taking input on final name?

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