The canopy :
I've updated the canopies with a design that requires little/no support. To get the dual colors, I swap the color of the TPU after 2-3 layers. I've even had success printing the first layer with PLA and then switching to TPU. There's a version for 12mm lesnses (runcam nano 2, eos2, etc) and 10mm lenses (whoop style cam, caddx ant, etc). I also made a 35-40 degree and a 45-50 degree version for each canopy.
The frame:
I've made a change to how I print my frames. I've found the best results to be printing with 4 walls all the way around and turn the cooling fan off. This made a big different in layer adhesion (i'm sure many already knew this). I did try putting a box over fnished prints and turning the bed to 100degrees to help cure the PLA, but I didn't see any improvment with stiffness or rigitidty. Plus, I accidently warped a few frames when trying to cure them.
Photos
Part List
Frame |
Canopy for Spark v3 by Redfpv21
Thingiverse.com
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See Site |
Frame |
Spark v3 by Redfpv21
(2 builds)
Thingiverse.com
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See Site |
Flight Controller |
JHEMCU GHF13 AIO F4 OSD Flight Controller w/ Built-in 13A Blheli_S 2-4S 4 In 1 Brushless ESC - 16x16mm
(35 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$59.99 |
Flight Controller |
HappyModel CrazyBee F4 Pro V3 AIO Whoop Flight Controller for Larva, Sailfly, Mobula - FRSKY
(32 builds)
Racedayquads.com
|
$47.99 |
Propellers |
Gemfan Hurricane 3018 Durable Bi-Blade 3" Prop 8 Pack (2mm) - Choose Your Color
(28 builds)
Racedayquads.com
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$3.29 |
FPV Camera |
RunCam Nano 2 1/3" 700TVL 1.8mm/2.1mm FOV 155/170 Degree CMOS FPV Camera for FPV RC Drone
(184 builds)
Banggood.com
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$24.48 |
FPV Camera |
CADDX ANT 4:3 SILVER NANO FPV CAMERA
(129 builds)
Pyrodrone.com
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$17.90 |
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I have yet to do a fully printed frame build but noticed your build a while back and and I have saved one of your older versions in my print queue to build one up using surplus parts. I was wondering if you would be willing to do a frame with only the four hole motor mounting and no three hole mounting option. I ask only becuase I have had multiple builds break at the motor mounts that have all had the multi-hole motor mounting options?
I think its funny that you mention this because I was thinking about it on the way home from work just a few days ago. I'll include a link to a 4 hole version that I made, but I have yet to test. I had contemplated make a version with only 3 (maybe only 2) holes since I never use all 4 screws to mount my motors. However, for now, here's a simple 4 hole version. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5529776
You rock man, Thanks! Yeah I plan to build one up and willl use larger 4 hole mounted motors. I've had three or four frames break that had the multi-mount option and really appreciate your efforts here. I’ve two builds in front of the Spark but will be sure to add it here as well as Thingyverse.