My Open Source Freestyle Frame - Hex Evo

By SlightlyScratchedCorolla on Apr 01, 2022

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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5328552

Apparently, the AOS5 V2 developed by Chris Rosser has a hella similar arm structure to my frame. But please refer to my previous build, which should prove that I did no copying. My Hex Evo is now open sourced for all to play.

6mm arms, 234mm wheelbase true x, 5mm front and back strut, 2mm plates.

Changes from my previous version to this "Evo" version:
-120g to 124g (I know you hate the extra 4g, and I do too);
-Added 6mm spine in the middle (where the extra 4g comes from) for awesome LONG TERM rigidity;
-Slimmer mid and bottom plate;
-Replaced the nylock nuts with pressnuts: easier to unscrew an arm and slightly lighter weight;
-Stronger top plate front end
-Two options of arms: regular and devil horn

Before you send it to a CNC, please refer to the two recommended carbon cut layouts in Thingiverse for the optimal performance.

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Part List

Motors	FPVCycle 25mm Motor - The Extra Smooth One (22 builds) Fpvcycle.com	$10.99
FPV Transmitter	Caddx Vista Unit for DJI Digital HD FPV (No Camera) (92 builds) Getfpv.com	See Site
Receiver	TBS Tracer Nano RX (7 builds) Getfpv.com	See Site

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Discussion

ChrisCro82 Apr 23, 2022

I must admit that i really like the design of this frame. Is there any way you can post a video of it from YouTube?

It seems the FB links won't allow me to watch the videos.

SkylabFPV Apr 12, 2022

Have you posted any video of it in action?

SlightlyScratchedCorolla Apr 13, 2022

https://www.facebook.com/1607192461/videos/5600717456609223/
https://www.facebook.com/1607192461/videos/1011264393101741/
https://www.facebook.com/1607192461/videos/317368826971523/

SkylabFPV Apr 13, 2022

Thanks! Always love seeing what people are doing in the frame space. Not a big fan of the traditional designs myself but I understand why they are popular. Loved hearing what Rosser had to say about the Apex. But you definitely beat him to the punch with your design!

nguyentrungduc Apr 12, 2022

Very nice frame. Can I use 5mm carbon for the amrs?

SlightlyScratchedCorolla Apr 13, 2022

You certainly could. But it'll be a major compromise on durability because the arms are pretty narrow.

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kwadkenstine Apr 01, 2022

Thanks! , Now i have to get some carbon , I built a cnc but have not properly got my head around the cad programs , being extremely dyslexic i struggle with cad programs and such,
Thank you for sharing .

SlightlyScratchedCorolla Apr 01, 2022

Oh shit kwadkenstine got a cnc? Pilots behold, some insane stuff dropping soon.

czorio Apr 04, 2022

Be super careful of CF dust, it's actively bad for your health to breath that stuff. Asbestos level bad, that is.

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