The Fresco - Long Range Mini Hex - Prototype

By Apeian on Mar 09, 2022

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This is an old school open source frame from Clayton Harp (aka gearwolf) - Mini-Hexacopter that I decided to rescale and tweak to work with the FlyWoo GOKU HEX F745 16x16 STACK. I loved this frame because it was well designed and extremely functional (HobbyKing Thorax was based on this design). I have pics below showing the size difference from the HK Thorax, and a Massive Droner 3".

Took alot of work to get the original .stp files to be 3D printable, and I have included the link to the cleaned up files I created. There was considerable drilling using a dremel to get the motor mounts right, and I included pics of what it should look like. Even though I rescaled the hex for a 20x20 FC mount, I needed to print a template for a 20x20→16X16 mount and drill new holes since thats what the Goku stack uses (I included that .stl as well). Here are the scale settings I used in Cura for each of the drone parts since the orginal drone parts were far larger:

Body Parts
Scale X= 0.667
Scale Y= 0.667
Scale Z= 1.25 - (2.0 MM Thickness)

Arms
Scale X= 0.667
Scale Y=0.75
Scale Z= 0.472 - (3.0 MM Thickness)

I didn't want to use the Goku VTXs, since I like the MMX connectors better than the UFL ones (Stronger and easier to work with and wanted at least 600mw. This frame by design can easily accomidate the DJI or Caddx Digital HD Air Units as well as a Naked GoPro, BETAFPV SMO 4K, or Insta360 Go so its a great choice for doing HD Photography. I included a 3d printed Naked GoPro mount that will work with this drone...just need to drill 2 extra holes - see pic with mount.

There is plenty room to add an Apple AirTag if you want an extra method of recovering the drone in case it goes down. I also included the link to the 16x16 3d printable mount plate I used for the Crossfire Micro RX.

Stock PIDs that came from FlyWoo made this fly on rails with 0 jello, which is unbelievable for a 3d Printed frame. This one of the cleanest builds I ever did as you can see from the pics. All up weight was 260.4 grams with battery (850ma 4s Lipo), 166 grams without, so well in range if you wanted to get under 250 grams. I used the 3400kv motors, and on a 850ma 4s Lipo I could easily get 7 min flight time if you dont beat on it ;p, and using a Lithium Ion pack you could get alot more.

Well worth the work...this is an amazing drone, and if you make one you won't be disappointed. ;D

Long Range Tests:


Photos

Part List

Frame

Spider FPV Mini HexaCopter - Print Ready by gehennahead
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Flight Controller

Flywoo GOKU HEX F745 FC + 13A 6-in-1 ESC 16x16 Stack for Hexacopter (3 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Motors

6 x NIN V2 1203PRO 3400Kv \ 4850Kv \ 5500Kv 1.5mm shaft Fpv Motor (7 builds)
Flywoo.net
$114.78

Propellers

EMAX Avan Mini 3x2.4x3 Tri-Blade 3" Prop 12 Pack - Choose Your Color (39 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$4.49

FPV Camera

Foxeer Razer Micro 1200TVL CMOS 4:3 PAL/NSTC FPV Camera (1.8mm) - Black (21 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$17.90

FPV Transmitter

AKK FX3 5.8Ghz 25mW/200mW/400mW/600mW Switchable FPV VTX with MMCX Integrated OSD FC Configuring via Betaflight Flight Control B (142 builds)
Amazon.com
$19.99

Antenna

XILO AXII MMCX 5.8GHz Antenna (RHCP) (5 builds)
Getfpv.com
See Site

Receiver

TBS Crossfire Nano Rx Special Edition FPV Long Range Drone Receiver (160 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
$29.95

Receiver

【No.A128】GOKU GM8 MINI V2.0 GPS (5 builds)
Flywoo.net
$16.99

Batteries

Tattu R-Line 850mAh 14.8V 95C 4S LiPo Battery Pack with XT30 Plug for Multirotor FPV from Size 100 to 180 (3 builds)
Amazon.com
$19.99

3D Printed

FC Mounting hole Convert 20x20 to 16x16 by thuankts
Thingiverse.com
See Site

3D Printed

Mount for 16x16 M2 size for Toothpick or micro FPV Quad by momenwow
Thingiverse.com
See Site

3D Printed

Babyhawk II HD Naked GoPro Mount Insta360 go by MartyMcFlyFly
Thingiverse.com
See Site

3D Printed

Airtag strap mount by zladukas
Thingiverse.com
See Site

Hardware

M2 Black Steel 280 Piece Nut & Bolt Kit (6 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$9.99

Hardware

LitOrange 320PCS M2 Male Female Nylon Hex Spacer Standoff Screw Nut Assorted Assortment Kit (Black) (2 builds)
Amazon.com
$13.88

Hardware

6 x M2 Nylock Nut (1PC) - Choose Your ColorBlack (3 builds)
Racedayquads.com
$3.00

Misc Parts

【No.B048】3PCS Flywoo Ultra Grip Fpv battery Pad
Flywoo.net
$6.99

Misc Parts

WEREWOLVES 16 Colors Paracord Cord, 550 Paracord Bracelet Crafting Combo Kits with Instruction - Multifunction Paracord Ropes, 1
Amazon.com
$10.99

Misc Parts

Neoprene Landing Pads for Skinny Arms (4 Pack) (2 builds)
Getfpv.com
$1.99
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Discussion

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Maxwell Colorado Springs   Apr 01, 2022  
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Good job! So cool!

Apeian   Apr 06, 2022 

Thx bud...really enjoying this build...cant wait to get a naked Gopro or SMO 4K cam to make it really shine. 🤩

jdmkramer   Mar 11, 2022  

Very cool! I bought that same 6in1 just to have it for my own hex proto. I wish they'd make at least a 20a version.

Apeian   Mar 11, 2022 

Thx man! I'm with ya on the 20amp version...its been a long wait for the 6in1 ESC to arrive...such a great space saver for making clean builds.

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