A development of the macro quad frame I designed earlier this year (1, 2), for tricopter/Y6 builds. I wanted to maintain the same overall length of the carbon parts as the quad frame (240mm), but in order to keep all the arms of equal length for aesthetic purposes, while accommodating a rear arm, I had to shift the front arms backwards. In hindsight the resulting front overhang is a bit much & could do with shortening for a v2.
Weighs about 150g more than the final incarnation of my Everycopter Y6 (which donated the electronics), but adds a whole lot more practicality with regards to space for mounting batteries/payloads.
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Part List
Flight Controller |
The Cube Orange - Standard Set with ADS-B Carrier Board | See Site |
ESCs |
6 x Spedix LS40 Slim 40A 32Bit F4 ESC
(3 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$113.70 |
Motors |
6 x - X2212-iii V3 - Short Shaft - 1250KV | See Site |
Receiver |
FrSky 900Mhz R9MM-FC 16CH Long Range Telemetry Receiver S.Port Enabled for RC Drone
(43 builds)
Banggood.com
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$22.00 |
Power Distribution |
Original Airbot 200A PDB Power Distribution Board & 5CM Cable Wire for RC Drone FPV Racing
Uk.banggood.com
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$5.95 |
3D Printed |
HEX Here2 GPS mount by cjdavies
(2 builds)
Thingiverse.com
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See Site |
Guides & Reviews
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Really cool build. Nicely done.